Who was Joseph Godfrey?

Joseph Godfrey (1733–1761) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, MA and died in Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Godfrey 1733–1761

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 DEC 1733 · Chatham, Barnstable, MA

Died 26 SEP 1761 · Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Moses Godfrey

Mother Martha Collins

Spouse Mehitable Hamilton

Children Sarah Godfrey

Siblings Deborah Godfrey, Elizabeth Godfrey, Eunice Godfrey, Hannah Godfrey, John Godfrey, Martha Godfrey, Moses Godfrey, Naomi Godfrey

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … TITLE

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Biography

In 1733, Joseph Godfrey entered the world in Chatham, Barnstable, MA, born to moses godfrey and martha collins. Joseph Godfrey married mehitable hamilton, and had children including sarah godfrey. Joseph Godfrey passed away in 1761 in Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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1733

Birth of Joseph Godfrey in Chatham, Barnstable, MA

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1761

Death of Joseph Godfrey in Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Godfrey

This ancestor line traces from Monks Eleigh, Suffolk, England (1274) to Chatham, Barnstable, MA (1733) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Godfrey (1733–1761) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, MA and died in Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 16 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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