Who was William Goodwin?

William Goodwin (1731–1799) was born in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Goodwin 1731–1799

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

Born 22 Nov 1731 · Penn, Buckinghamshire, England

Died 24 Jul 1799 · Penn, Buckinghamshire, England

Spouse Martha Rockwell

Children Mary Goodwin

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In 1731, William Goodwin entered the world in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England. William Goodwin married martha rockwell, and had children including mary goodwin. William Goodwin passed away in 1799 in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England.

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: William Goodwin (1731–1799) was born in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England. 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 William 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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1731–1799

Penn, Buckinghamshire, England