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Charles Elwin Godwin 1881 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1881

Birth Location: South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas

Death Date: 15 Mar 1961

Death Location: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas

Father: David Godwin

Mother: Zilpha Pulley

Spouse(s): Ettie Carpenter

Children(s): Wilma Godwin, Minnie Godwin, Aubrey Godwin

The story of Charles Elwin Godwin began in 1881 in South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas. In 1900, Charles Elwin Godwin resided in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA. Charles Elwin Godwin married Ettie L Carpenter, and had children including Wilma M Winnie Godwin, Minnie M Godwin, Aubrey Godwin. Charles Elwin Godwin passed away in 1961 in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Elwin Godwin began in 1881 in South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Charles Elwin Godwin resided in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA.
  • Charles Elwin Godwin married Ettie L Carpenter, and had children including Wilma M Winnie Godwin, Minnie M Godwin, Aubrey Godwin.
  • Charles Elwin Godwin passed away in 1961 in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Godwin
1854 – 1928
Birth Location: Lawrence now, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
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Zilpha Pulley
1858 – 1930
Birth Location: , Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ettie Carpenter
1881 – 1951
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Children(s)

Wilma Godwin
1900 – 1980
Birth Location: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
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Minnie Godwin
1901 –
Birth Location: Arkansas
MG
Aubrey Godwin
1907 – 1993
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Charles Godwin's Ancestors

Self
Charles Godwin
1881 – 1961
Birth Place: South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
Parents
David Orr Godwin
1854 – 1928
Lawrence now, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
Zilpha (Ann Elizabeth) Pulley
1858 – 1930
, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Agrippa (Spink Keep) Godwin
1827 – 1864
Sampson, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Ann) Orr
1833 – 1929
Cave City, Sharp Co., Arkansas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Godwin
1805 – 1884
Nancy Lewis
1799 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Godwin
1780 – 1833
Susanna Latham
1780 – 1850

Charles Godwin's Descendants

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Charles (Elwin) Godwin (7 Jan 1881 – 15 Mar 1961) m. Ettie (L) Carpenter (abt 1881 – 1951)
  1. 1. Wilma (M Winnie) Godwin (15 Oct 1900 – 15 Jul 1980) m. Jesse (M) Tharp (23 Jan 1896 – May 1967)
    1. 1. Isaphene Tharp (08 Aug 1921 – 28 Mar 2000)
    2. 2. Bobby (Ray) Tharp (04 Mar 1935 – 29 Nov 1957)
  2. 2. Minnie (M) Godwin (abt 1901 – )
  3. 3. Aubrey Godwin (abt 1907 – Jul 1993)

Charles Godwin's Timeline

11 Records

1880
7 Jan 1880
Birth of Charles Elwin Godwin in South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
1881
7 Jan 1881
Birth of Charles Elwin Godwin in South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 19
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Sharp, Arkansas
Sharp, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 39
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Richwoods, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
Richwoods, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas
Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
Charles Elwin Godwin resided here in Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Fulton, Arkansas, USA
1961
15 Mar 1961
Age 80
Death of Charles Elwin Godwin in Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas
Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1880
    Event Place: South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Arkansas
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_136; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-12
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240059
    [4] Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_50; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1374063
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richwoods, Sharp, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 517.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T625_63; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 110
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Sharp; Roll: 1530581

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1881
    Event Place: South Fork, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240059

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_50; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1374063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Sharp, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Sharp; Roll: 1530581

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T625_63; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 110

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richwoods, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richwoods, Sharp, Arkansas; Roll: 94; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 517.0; FHL microfilm: 2339829

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_136; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_136; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 25-12

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fulton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fulton, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1961
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ash Flat, Sharp County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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