Robert Godfrey 1737–1801
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Robert Godfrey began in 1737 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. In 1790, Robert Godfrey resided in Stephen Town, Albany, New York, United States. In 1801, Robert Godfrey resided in New York, USA. Robert Godfrey married audrey molbone, and had children including benjamin godfrey, frances godfrey, george nichols godfrey, george nickolo godfrey, gotham godfrey, johathom jotham godfrey, john godfrey, joshua a godfrey, joshua godfrey, josiah godfrey, jotham godfrey, katherine godfrey, marcy godfrey, mary godfrey, molbone sr godfrey, robert godfrey, robert godfrey jr, suzannah godfrey. Robert Godfrey passed away in 1801 in Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
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5Probate/Wills New York, Wills and Probate Records
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6Probate/Wills New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates
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7Military Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Godfrey
This ancestor line traces from Bushfield, Co. Kerry, Ireland (1680) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island (1737) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Godfrey (1737–1801) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Robert Godfrey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record