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John Thomas Godfrey 1599–1664

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 08 Jul 1599 · Bedfordshire, England
Died 22 Sep 1664 · Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Father Thomas Godfrey (1585–1664)
Mother Elizabeth Allard Godfrey Nee Pix
Siblings Francis Franuces Godfrey Dir Ancestor, Jane Or Jena Or Jean Bunker Nee Godfrey, John Godfrie Godfrey, Lady Mary Anne Honywood Nee Godfrey, Maria Godfrey, Peter Godfrey, Richard Godfrey, Thomas Godfrey

Researchers connected through John Godfrey 1599–1664

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Godfrey 1599–1664

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Thomas Godfrey began in 1599 in Bedfordshire, England. John Thomas Godfrey passed away in 1664 in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

Life Timeline

1599
Birth of John Thomas Godfrey in Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1664
Death of John Thomas Godfrey in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Godfrey

This ancestor line traces from Folkestone, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Bedfordshire, England (1599) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Godfrey (1599–1664) was born in Bedfordshire, England and died in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. 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 John 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 4 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.

John Godfrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thomas Godfrey PTP
1599–1664
Bedfordshire, England
Parents
Thomas Godfrey PTP
1585–1664
Hodiford, Sellindge, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Godfrey PTP
1585–1664
Hodiford, Sellindge, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Godfrey's Descendants

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John Thomas Godfrey PTP 1599–1664