Who was Francis Godbey?

Francis Godbey (1786–1867) was born in Godbeys Bluff, Montgomery, Virginia, United States and died in Godbeys Bluff, Pulaski, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Marion Godbey 1786–1867

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jun 1786 · Godbeys Bluff, Montgomery, Virginia, United States

Died 17 Sep 1867 · Godbeys Bluff, Pulaski, Virginia, United States

Father William Godbey

Mother Susannah Zanna Terry

Spouse Rhoda Whitt

Children Amanda Godbey, Archibald Godbey, Hannah Godbey, John Joseph Godbey, Mary Marinda Godbey, Nancy Godbey, Rachel Godbey, Reason Vermillion Godbey, Rhoda Godbey, Susannah Godbey, William V Godbey

Siblings Benjamin Godbey, Gabriel Godbey, George Godbey, Sarah Godbey, Susannah Godbey, William Godbey

Records

1840 United States Federal Census Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate … Emera Altizer and his descendants … Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850 Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850

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Reason Vermillion Godbey

Rhoda Godbey

Susannah Godbey

William V Godbey

Biography

The story of Francis Marion Godbey began in 1786 in Godbeys Bluff, Montgomery, Virginia, United States. In 1840, Francis Marion Godbey resided in Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA. Francis Marion Godbey married rhoda whitt, and had children including amanda godbey, archibald godbey, hannah godbey, john joseph godbey, mary marinda godbey, nancy godbey, rachel godbey, reason vermillion godbey, rhoda godbey, susannah godbey, william v godbey. Francis Marion Godbey passed away in 1867 in Godbeys Bluff, Pulaski, Virginia, United States.

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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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Probate/Wills Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Record Emera Altizer and his descendants : with sketches of connected families
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Record Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
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Record Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850

Life Timeline

1786

Birth of Francis Marion Godbey in Godbeys Bluff, Montgomery, Virginia, United States

Birth

1840

Francis Marion Godbey resided here in Newbern, Pulaski, Virginia, USA

Residence

1867

Death of Francis Marion Godbey in Godbeys Bluff, Pulaski, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Godbey

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA (1732) to Godbeys Bluff, Montgomery, Virginia, United States (1786) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Godbey (1786–1867) was born in Godbeys Bluff, Montgomery, Virginia, United States and died in Godbeys Bluff, Pulaski, Virginia, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 2 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.
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