Who was Edward Godley?

Edward Godley (1563–1632) was born in Dronfield, Derbyshire and died in Clowne, Derbyshire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Edward Godley 1563–1632

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1563 · Dronfield, Derbyshire

Died 1 Jul 1632 · Clowne, Derbyshire

Father Robert Alfred Godley

Mother Mother Mother

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Alfred Godley

Mother Mother

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1563, Edward Godley entered the world in Dronfield, Derbyshire, born to robert alfred godley and mother mother. Edward Godley passed away in 1632 in Clowne, Derbyshire.

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Life Timeline

1563

Birth of Edward Godley in Dronfield, Derbyshire

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1632

Death of Edward Godley in Clowne, Derbyshire

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Godley

This ancestor line traces from Dronfield, Derbyshire, , England (1500) to Dronfield, Derbyshire (1563) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Godley (1563–1632) was born in Dronfield, Derbyshire and died in Clowne, Derbyshire. 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 Edward 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: 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.