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Charles Godfrey 1792–1864

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1792 · New Vernon, Orange, New York, USA
Died 14 Oct 1864 · Dixon, Lee, Illinois, USA
Father Capt David Godfrey
Mother Elizabeth Harris 2Nd Wife
Siblings Daniel Godfrey, Elijah Godfrey, Elizabeth Godfrey, Harris Godfrey, Jonathan Godfrey, Lebbeus Godfrey, Olive Godfrey, Sarah Godfrey
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Researchers connected through Charles Godfrey 1792–1864

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles Godfrey began in 1792 in New Vernon, Orange, New York, USA. Charles Godfrey passed away in 1864 in Dixon, Lee, Illinois, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1792
Birth of Charles Godfrey in New Vernon, Orange, New York, USA
Birth
1864
Death of Charles Godfrey in Dixon, Lee, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Godfrey

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to New Vernon, Orange County, New York, United States of America (1792) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Godfrey (1792–1864) was born in New Vernon, Orange, New York, USA and died in Dixon, Lee, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Capt David Godfrey
Father
Elizabeth Harris 2Nd Wife
Mother

Charles Godfrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Charles Godfrey PTP
1792–1864
New Vernon, Orange, New York, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles Godfrey's Descendants

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Charles Godfrey PTP 1792–1864