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Edna Mae Godwin 1919–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1/16/1919

Birth Location: Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1/14/2002

Death Location: Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Father: George Godwin

Mother: Edna Jeter

Spouse(s): Robert McCorkel

Children(s): Tim McCorkel, Edna McCorkel, Robert Jr, Madison Jr, Shirley McCorkel, William Jr

In 1919, Edna Mae Godwin entered the world in Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA, born to George Thomas Godwin And Edna Ethel Jeter. In 1930, Edna Mae Godwin resided in Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia. In 1935, Edna Mae Godwin resided in Climax, Decatur, Georgia. Edna Mae Godwin married Robert Henry Mccorkel, and had children including Donald Evan Mccorkel, Edna Elizabeth Mccorkel, George Edward Mccorkel, Mabel Annette Mccorkel, Madison Jefferson Mccorkel Jr, Robert Henry Mccorkel Jr, Ronald Earl Mccorkel, Shirley Ann Mccorkel, Tim Mccorkel, William Franklin Mccorkel Jr. Edna Mae Godwin passed away in 2002 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Edna Mae Godwin entered the world in Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA, born to George Thomas Godwin And Edna Ethel Jeter.
  • In 1930, Edna Mae Godwin resided in Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia.
  • In 1935, Edna Mae Godwin resided in Climax, Decatur, Georgia.
  • Edna Mae Godwin married Robert Henry Mccorkel, and had children including Donald Evan Mccorkel, Edna Elizabeth Mccorkel, George Edward Mccorkel, Mabel Annette Mccorkel, Madison Jefferson Mccorkel Jr, Robert Henry Mccorkel Jr, Ronald Earl Mccorkel, Shirley Ann Mccorkel, Tim Mccorkel, William Franklin Mccorkel Jr.
  • Edna Mae Godwin passed away in 2002 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Godwin
1892–1970
Birth Location: Georgia
GG
Edna Jeter
1898–1928
Birth Location: Grand Ridge, Jackson, Florida, USA
EJ

Spouses(s)

Robert McCorkel
1916–1985
Birth Location: Sneads, Jackson, Florida, USA
RM

Children(s)

Tim McCorkel
1937–2023
Birth Location: Georgia
TM
Edna McCorkel
1939–1992
Birth Location: Georgia
EM
Robert Jr
1942–2006
Birth Location: Climax, Decatur, Georgia, USA
RJ
Madison Jr
1947–2011
Birth Location: Climax, Decatur, Georgia, USA
MJ
Shirley McCorkel
1950–1994
Birth Location: Attapulgus, Decatur, Georgia, USA
SM
William Jr
1944–2003
Birth Location: Havana, Gadsden, Florida, USA
WJ

Edna Godwin's Ancestors

Self
Edna Godwin
1919–2002
Birth Place: Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA
Parents
George Thomas Godwin
1892–1970
Georgia
Edna (Ethel) Jeter
1898–1928
Grand Ridge, Jackson, Florida, USA
Grandparents
George (Medwick Meddy) Godwin
1856–1947
Georgia
Annie (Tommie) Mun
1861–
Georgia
Franklin (E) Jeter
1862–1929
Alabama
Ida (Virginia) Shelfer
1868–1955
Jackson, Florida, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Godwin
1830–1863
Rivanna Glover
1833–1917
Jefferson Jeter
1819–1906
Tumpie Jutis
1823–1900
Levi Shelfer
1801–1885
Nancy Dykes
1825–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eli Godwin
1807–1870
Elizabeth Yawn
1809–1870
Foster Glover
1792–1879
Priscilla Graham
1810–1870
Charles Jeter
1794–1882
Elizabeth Caswell
1799–1881
Thomas Daniel
1794–1880
Nancy Majors
1799–1872
Luke Shelfer
1773–1832
Lany Eleanor
1777–1830
Jacob Dykes
1798–1880
Sabra Dixon
1805–1860

Edna Godwin's Descendants

1.
EG
Edna (Mae) Godwin (1/16/1919–1/14/2002) m. Robert (Henry) McCorkel (5/23/1916–10/20/1985)
  1. 1. Tim McCorkel 1937–2023
  2. 2. Edna (Elizabeth) McCorkel 1939–1992 m. John (Henry) Rodenberry 1941–2013
  3. 3. Robert (Henry McCorkel) Jr 1942–2006
  4. 4. Madison (Jefferson McCorkel) Jr 1947–2011 m. Betty Dean 1950–2018
  5. 5. Shirley (Ann) McCorkel 1950–1994 m. Charlie (Gordon Godwin) Rd 1949–1995
  6. 6. William (Franklin McCorkel) Jr 1944–2003

Edna Godwin's Timeline

9 Records

1919
1/16/1919
Birth of Edna Mae Godwin in Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA
Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia
Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 16
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Climax, Decatur, Georgia
Climax, Decatur, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 16
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida
Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Climax, Decatur, Georgia, United States
Climax, Decatur, Georgia, United States
1950
1950
Age 31
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Attapulgus, Decatur, Georgia, USA
Attapulgus, Decatur, Georgia, USA
1995
1995-1997
Age 76
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Largo, Florida, USA
Largo, Florida, USA
1999
1999
Age 80
Edna Mae Godwin resided here in Largo, Florida, USA
Largo, Florida, USA
2002
1/14/2002
Age 83
Death of Edna Mae Godwin in Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1161919
    Event Place: Climax Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Climax, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T627_663; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43-16
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 263-17-1667; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: 1968
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: 350; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2340085
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America; ,0.5490447,0.6494038,0.68187
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.28464797,0.96997213,0.42022523&xid=3355
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.34744662,0.79667455,0.48274052&xid=3355
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.8287379,0.19217992,0.9660285&xid=3355
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: 350; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2340085

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Climax, Decatur, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Climax, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T627_663; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43-16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Climax, Decatur, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Climax, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: T627_663; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 43-16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Attapulgus, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995-1997
    Event Place: Largo, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Largo; State: Florida; Year(s): 1995-1997

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1999
    Event Place: Largo, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Largo; State: Florida; Year(s): 1999

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Climax, Decatur, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Georgia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Largo
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America; ,0.5490447,0.6494038,0.68187
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.28464797,0.96997213,0.42022523&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.34744662,0.79667455,0.48274052&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.8287379,0.19217992,0.9660285&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1142002
    Event Place: Largo, Pinellas, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 263-17-1667; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: 1968
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America; ,0.5490447,0.6494038,0.68187
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.28464797,0.96997213,0.42022523&xid=3355
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.34744662,0.79667455,0.48274052&xid=3355
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 16 Jan 2002; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.8287379,0.19217992,0.9660285&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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