Who was Thomas Godley?

Thomas Godley (1597–1658) was born in Clowne, Derbyshire and died in Barlborough, Derbyshire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Godley 1597–1658

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1597 · Clowne, Derbyshire

Died 3 May 1658 · Barlborough, Derbyshire

Father Edward Godley

Mother Margaret Kitchen

Spouse Mary

Children Robert Godley

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In 1597, Thomas Godley entered the world in Clowne, Derbyshire, born to edward godley and margaret kitchen. Thomas Godley married mary, and had children including robert godley. Thomas Godley passed away in 1658 in Barlborough, Derbyshire.

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Birth of Thomas Godley in Clowne, Derbyshire

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Death of Thomas Godley in Barlborough, Derbyshire

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Godley

This ancestor line traces from Dronfield, Derbyshire, , England (1500) to Dronfield, Derbyshire (1563) across 3 generations.

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: Thomas Godley (1597–1658) was born in Clowne, Derbyshire and died in Barlborough, Derbyshire. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.
: 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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