GOSSETT: The family of Gossett 1954By Evangeline Gossett Newcomer This book takes a look at the Gossett family history and genealogy, from the early origin in Europe with titles, land ownership, coat of arms, and knights, to who's who in America. We see information on Gossetts of Jersey Island, and descendants of Peter Gossett of Chester County, Penna., and some who served in the American Revolution. John Gossett was in Cumberland Valley, Penna in 1734 as part of Franklin and