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Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey 1896–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1896

Birth Location: Wales, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: Oct 1981

Death Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

Father: William Godfrey

Mother: Emma Holmes

Spouse(s): William Prosser, Joseph Cooper

Children(s): Joseph Cooper

In 1896, Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey entered the world in Wales, Yorkshire, England, born to William Godfrey And Emma Holmes. In 1901, Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey resided in Wales, Yorkshire, England. Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey married Joseph Cooper, William Prosser, and had children including Ann P Prosser, Joseph Cooper. Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey passed away in 1981 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey entered the world in Wales, Yorkshire, England, born to William Godfrey And Emma Holmes.
  • In 1901, Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey resided in Wales, Yorkshire, England.
  • Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey married Joseph Cooper, William Prosser, and had children including Ann P Prosser, Joseph Cooper.
  • Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey passed away in 1981 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Godfrey
1848–1904
Birth Location: Barlborough, Derbyshire, England
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Emma Holmes
1855–
Birth Location: Kiveton Park, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

William Prosser
1885–
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Cooper
1889–
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
JC

Children(s)

Joseph Cooper
1924–
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
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Betsy Godfrey's Ancestors

Self
Betsy Godfrey
1896–1981
Birth Place: Wales, Yorkshire, England
Parents
William Godfrey
1848–1904
Barlborough, Derbyshire, England
Emma Holmes
1855–
Kiveton Park, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Christopher Godfrey
1814–1882
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
Sarah Pogmore
1817–1890
Barlborough, Derbyshire, England
Joseph Holmes
1822–
Harthill, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Newton
1835–
Hackenthorpe, Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Pogmore
1794–1866
Hannah Ward
1793–1864
Mary
1796–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Betsy Godfrey's Descendants

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Betsy (Elizabeth) Godfrey (24 Jan 1896–Oct 1981) m. William Prosser (26 Dec 1885–) m. Joseph Cooper (1889–)
  1. 1. Joseph Cooper 1924–

Betsy Godfrey's Timeline

7 Records

1896
24 Jan 1896
Birth of Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey in Wales, Yorkshire, England
Wales, Yorkshire, England
1896
11 Feb 1896
Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey was baptized in Wales, Yorkshire, England
Wales, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 5
Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey resided here in Wales, Yorkshire, England
Wales, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 15
Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey resided here in Wales, Yorkshire, England
Wales, Yorkshire, England
1921
1921
Age 25
Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey resided here in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1939
1939
Age 43
Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey resided here in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
1981
Oct 1981
Age 85
Death of Betsy Elizabeth Godfrey in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1896
    Event Place: Wales, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6; Page: 0421
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3128; Folio: 86; Page: 28
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] Derbyshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby
    [6] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015894G
    [7] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1516435, ED 9, Sch 343; Book: 16435

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Wales, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: Sheffield and Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1923, Sheffield Archives; Sheffield, England; Parish Registers; Reference: PR4022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Wales, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3128; Folio: 86; Page: 28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Wales, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1516435, ED 9, Sch 343; Book: 16435

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1015894G

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1981
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 6; Page: 0421
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