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Robert Godfrey 1737–1801

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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 31 Jan 1737 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Died 1 Sep 1801 · Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Father John Godfrey
Mother Mary Greene (1706–1757)
Siblings Caleb Godfrey, Catherine Godfrey, Christopher Godfrey, Ebenezar Godfrey, James Godfrey, John Godfrey, Joshua Godfrey, Mary Polly Godfrey, Richard Godfrey, Samuel Godfrey, Sarah Godfrey

Researchers connected through Robert Godfrey 1737–1801

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Godfrey began in 1737 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. Robert Godfrey passed away in 1801 in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Robert Godfrey in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1801
Death of Robert Godfrey in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Godfrey

This ancestor line traces from London, London, , England (1592) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA (1737) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Godfrey (1737–1801) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 5 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.

Robert Godfrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Godfrey PTP
1737–1801
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Greene PTP
1706–1757
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Godfrey's Descendants

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Robert Godfrey PTP 1737–1801