Samuel Godfrey 1742–1831
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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
Researchers connected through Samuel Godfrey 1742–1831
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1742, Samuel Godfrey entered the world in Rhode Island, United States, born to john godfrey and katherine davis. Samuel Godfrey passed away in 1831 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Godfrey
This ancestor line traces from Brionne Departement de l'Eure Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Rhode Island, United States (1742) across 26 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Godfrey (1742–1831) was born in Rhode Island, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 Samuel 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 26 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.
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Samuel Godfrey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record