Joshua Godfrey 1723–1758
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joshua Godfrey 1723–1758
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joshua Godfrey began in 1723 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Joshua Godfrey married phebe gould, and had children including david godfrey, joshua godfrey jr, levi godfrey, nathaniel godfrey, phebes godfrey, solomon godfrey. Joshua Godfrey passed away in 1758 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Godfrey
This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1723) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joshua Godfrey (1723–1758) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Joshua 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 6 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.
Joshua Godfrey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record