THE GOAT ERA
1811–1847
No period in Schitt family history remains more controversial than the events now collectively referred to as The Goat Era.
While official records remain incomplete, surviving tavern ledgers, property disputes, witness statements, and at least one bite report strongly suggest that goats held an unusually influential position within family affairs during this period.
Several branches of the family continue to deny the existence of a formal Goat Council.
The Archives take no official position on the matter.
Witness: Ezekiel P. Schitt
Date: 1832
“I ain’t sayin’ the goats voted.
I’m merely sayin’ decisions was made,
and every goat seemed pleased with the outcome.”
1841 Property Survey
Owner:
Crockett O. Schitt
Livestock:
11 goats
Additional Goats:
7
Unexplained Goats:
3
Archive Note:
Several pages from this period appear to have
been eaten before preservation efforts began.
Experts disagree whether this should be
classified as deterioration or testimony.