YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

George Wheeler Godwin 1631 – 1658 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1631

Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 20 Oct 1658

Death Location: Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Father: John 1639)

Mother: Mary Wheeler

Spouse(s): Eleanor Smith

Children(s): Mary Godwin

In 1631, George Wheeler Godwin entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA, born to John Giles Smith (arrived 1639) and Mary Maria Wheeler. George Wheeler Godwin married Eleanor "Ellen" Smith, and had children including Mary Louisa Godwin. George Wheeler Godwin passed away in 1658 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

Find more search results for George Godwin
GG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1631, George Wheeler Godwin entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA, born to John Giles Smith (arrived 1639) and Mary Maria Wheeler.
  • George Wheeler Godwin married Eleanor "Ellen" Smith, and had children including Mary Louisa Godwin.
  • George Wheeler Godwin passed away in 1658 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John 1639)
1604 – 1669
Birth Location: Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
J1
Mary Wheeler
1615 – 1657
Birth Location: , Bedfordshire, , England
MW

Spouses(s)

Eleanor Smith
1634 – 1658
Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
ES

Children(s)

Mary Godwin
1652 – 1732
Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
MG

George Godwin's Ancestors

Self
George Godwin
1631 – 1658
Birth Place: Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Parents
John Giles Smith (arrived 1639)
1604 – 1669
Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Mary (Maria) Wheeler
1615 – 1657
, Bedfordshire, , England
Grandparents
HENRY ('RICHI') SMythe
1580 – 1687
Berkhampstead, Herefordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Frances *
1567 – 1657
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Godwin's Descendants

1.
GG
George (Wheeler) Godwin (11 Feb 1631 – 20 Oct 1658) m. Eleanor ("Ellen") Smith (1634 – 20 Oct 1658)
  1. 1. Mary (Louisa) Godwin (1652 – 4 October 1732) m. Ephraim (Joseph) Jackson (23 Feb 1649 – 31 October 1681)
    1. 1. Sarah (Godwin) Jackson (Mar 1680 – 16 Apr 1753) m. Francis (Barlow) Bradley (25 Oct 1670 – 4 Dec 1716)
      1. 1. Francis Bradley (29 May 1699 – Mar 1786)
        1. 1. Elizabeth Bradley (August 30, 1721 – 1808) m. John Banks (13 Dec 1717 – 4 Sep 1784)

George Godwin's Timeline

2 Records

1631
11 Feb 1631
Birth of George Wheeler Godwin in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
1658
20 Oct 1658
Age 27
Death of George Wheeler Godwin in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1631
    Event Place: Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1658
    Event Place: Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Find more search results for George Godwin

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE