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James Godfrey 1715–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 03 Apr 1795

Death Location: Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Richard Godfrey

Mother: Bathsheba Walker

Spouse(s): Mary Gilbert

Children(s): Rachel Godfrey, Gershom Godfrey, Mary Godfrey, Samuel Godfrey, James Jr, Abbe Godfrey, Hannah Godfrey, Bathsheba Godfrey

The story of James Godfrey began in 1715 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1790, James Godfrey resided in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. James Godfrey married Mary Gilbert, and had children including Abbe Godfrey, Bathsheba Godfrey, Gershom Godfrey, Hannah Godfrey, James Godfrey Jr, Mary Godfrey, Rachel Godfrey, Samuel Godfrey. James Godfrey passed away in 1795 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Godfrey began in 1715 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1790, James Godfrey resided in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • James Godfrey married Mary Gilbert, and had children including Abbe Godfrey, Bathsheba Godfrey, Gershom Godfrey, Hannah Godfrey, James Godfrey Jr, Mary Godfrey, Rachel Godfrey, Samuel Godfrey.
  • James Godfrey passed away in 1795 in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Godfrey's Ancestors

Self
James Godfrey
1715–1795
Birth Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Richard Godfrey
–1753
Taunton, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Bathsheba Walker
–1753
Grandparents
Richard (Godfrey) Jr
1651–1725
Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
James (Jr) Walker
1645–1718
, , Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Walker
1619–1691
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann '
1594–1632

James Godfrey's Descendants

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James Godfrey (1715–03 Apr 1795) m. Mary Gilbert (21 May 1717–28 Oct 1811)
  1. 1. Rachel Godfrey 1748–
  2. 2. Gershom Godfrey 1744–
  3. 3. Mary Godfrey 1738–1795 m. John Cook 1737–1819
    1. 1. Moses Cook 1791– m. Mary Thurlow 1795–1823
      1. 1. Alfred Cook 1822–1864
      2. 2. Mary Cook 1815–1816
      3. 3. Maria Cook 1818–1889
        1. 1. Edwin (F) Hunt 1847–1910
      4. 4. Mary (Jane) Cook 1816–1846
      5. 5. Moses (Edward) Cook 1820–1911 m. Eunice (McIntire) Brookings 1824–1899
        1. 1. Charles (William) Cook 1858–1923
        2. 2. Mary (Brookings Cook) Chase 1844–1928
        3. 3. Grace (C) Cook 1863–
        4. 4. Jane (Lunt Cook) Perkins 1846–1925
        5. 5. Inez (Edwards Cook) Houston 1863–1948
        6. 6. Elizabeth (M Cook) Dunn 1855–1940 m. John (A) Dunn 1854–1929
    2. 2. Jane Cook 1760–1812
    3. 3. Godfrey Cook 1781–1849
    4. 4. Rhoda Cook 1769–1796
    5. 5. Matilda Cook 1761–1826
    6. 6. Rachel Cook 1769–1827
    7. 7. Molly Cook 1766–1844
    8. 8. Nancy Cook 1775–1777
    9. 9. Nathaniel Cook 1779–1852
    10. 10. Lydia Cook 1782–1846
    11. 11. John Cook 1771–1785
    12. 12. Paul Cook 1763–1817
    13. 13. James Cook 1760–1812
      1. 1. Cyrus Cook 1796–1873
    14. 14. Mary Cook 1766–1844
    15. 15. George (F) Cook 1773–1850
  4. 4. Samuel Godfrey 1746–1801
  5. 5. James (Godfrey) Jr 1742–1754
  6. 6. Abbe Godfrey 1752–1800
  7. 7. Hannah Godfrey 1754–1758
  8. 8. Bathsheba Godfrey 1738–1818

James Godfrey's Timeline

3 Records

1715
1715
Birth of James Godfrey in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1790
02 Aug 1790
Age 75
James Godfrey resided here in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1795
03 Apr 1795
Age 80
Death of James Godfrey in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 64
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 445; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records 1687-1916; Index, 1687-1926 (Bristol County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Bristol County)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Apr 1795
    Event Place: Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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