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George Franklin Godwin 1923–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1923

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 12 December 1985

Death Location: Fowlstown, Decatur County, Georgia, USA

Father: George Godwin

Mother: Edna Jeter

Spouse(s): Mary Ritter

Children(s):

The story of George Franklin Godwin began in 1923 in Georgia. In 1930, George Franklin Godwin resided in Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia. In 1935, George Franklin Godwin resided in Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida. George Franklin Godwin married Mary Margaret Ritter, and had children including Ann Godwin, Edna Franklin, Evelyn Godwin, Frank Godwin Jr, Joyce Godwin, Judy Godwin, Mickey Godwin. George Franklin Godwin passed away in 1985 in Fowlstown, Decatur County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of George Franklin Godwin began in 1923 in Georgia.
  • In 1930, George Franklin Godwin resided in Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia.
  • In 1935, George Franklin Godwin resided in Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida.
  • George Franklin Godwin married Mary Margaret Ritter, and had children including Ann Godwin, Edna Franklin, Evelyn Godwin, Frank Godwin Jr, Joyce Godwin, Judy Godwin, Mickey Godwin.
  • George Franklin Godwin passed away in 1985 in Fowlstown, Decatur County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Godwin's Ancestors

Self
George Godwin
1923–1985
Birth Place: Georgia
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

George Godwin's Timeline

5 Records

1923
4 Apr 1923
Birth of George Franklin Godwin in Georgia
Georgia
1930
1930
Age 7
George Franklin Godwin resided here in Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia
Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 12
George Franklin Godwin resided here in Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida
Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida
1945
1945
Age 22
George Franklin Godwin resided here in Havana, Gadsden, Florida, USA
Havana, Gadsden, Florida, USA
1985
12 December 1985
Age 62
Death of George Franklin Godwin in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1923
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 253-42-6817; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia; Roll: 350; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 698.0; FHL microfilm: 2340085
    [4] Florida Death Index
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tallahassee Democrat; Publication Date: 14 Dec 1985; Publication Place: Tallahassee, Florida, USA; ,0.32207137,0.33537623,0.50276107&xid=3355
    [6] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 513, Decatur, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, 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: Precinct 9, Jackson, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Havana, Gadsden, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 165

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 253-42-6817; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: BAINBRIDGE, GA.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tallahassee Democrat; Publication Date: 14 Dec 1985; Publication Place: Tallahassee, Florida, USA; ,0.32207137,0.33537623,0.50276107&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 December 1985
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 253-42-6817; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tallahassee Democrat; Publication Date: 14 Dec 1985; Publication Place: Tallahassee, Florida, USA; ,0.32207137,0.33537623,0.50276107&xid=3355
    [4] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fowlstown, Decatur County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

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