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Sign up freeBenjamin Godfrey 1794–1862
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Birth Date: May 20, 1794
Birth Location: Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death Date: August 13, 1862
Death Location: Godfrey, Madison, Illinois, USA
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Benjamin Godfrey was born in 1794 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Knowles Godfrey Jr Capt And Mary Molly Ryder. Benjamin Godfrey married Harriet Cooper, Rebecca Becky Emmaline Pettit, and had children including Benjamin Godfrey Jr, Calvin Cooper Godfrey, Harriet Godfrey, James Ryder Godfrey, Julia Godfrey, Mary Godfrey. Benjamin Godfrey passed away in 1862 in Godfrey, Madison, Illinois, USA.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- 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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Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
Benjamin Godfrey was born in 1794 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Knowles Godfrey Jr Capt And Mary Molly Ryder.
Family
Benjamin Godfrey married Harriet Cooper, Rebecca Becky Emmaline Pettit, and had children including Benjamin Godfrey Jr, Calvin Cooper Godfrey, Harriet Godfrey, James Ryder Godfrey, Julia Godfrey, Mary Godfrey.
Later Years
Benjamin Godfrey passed away in 1862 in Godfrey, Madison, Illinois, USA.
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