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James Godfrey 1715–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 3 Apr 1795

Death Location: Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Richard III

Mother: Bathsheba Walker

Spouse(s): Mary Gilbert

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

The story of James Godfrey began in 1715 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. In 1790, James Godfrey resided in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. James Godfrey married Mary Gilbert, and had children including Abbe Godfrey, Bathsheba Godfrey, Gershom Godfrey, Hannah Godfrey, James Godfrey, 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, United States.
  • In 1790, James Godfrey resided in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • James Godfrey married Mary Gilbert, and had children including Abbe Godfrey, Bathsheba Godfrey, Gershom Godfrey, Hannah Godfrey, James Godfrey, 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, United States
Parents
Richard Godfrey III
1681–1753
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bathsheba Walker
1680–1753
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Richard (Godfrey) jr
1651–1725
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Richmond
1654–1732
Taunton, Massachusetts
James Walker
1645–1718
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Bathsheba Brooks
1655–1739
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Godfrey
1631–1691
Jane Turner
1632–1732
Gilbert Brooks
1621–1695
Elizabeth Simmons
1628–1687
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Godfrey
1598–
Henry Brooks
1592–1683

James Godfrey's Descendants

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James Godfrey (1715–3 Apr 1795) m. Mary Gilbert (22 May 1717–Nov 1811)
  1. 1. Rachel Godfrey 1748–1814 m. Capt (Edmund Hodges) Jr 1744–1805
    1. 1. Gilbert Hodges 1783–1850 m. Sara James 1780–1814
      1. 1. Alfred Hodges 1809–1886 m. Elizabeth (Rebecca) Patterson 1812–1882
        1. 1. Matilda (Rebecca) Hodges 1848–1932 m. Jefferson (A) Slote 1848–1914
        2. 2. Gilbert (J.) Hodges 1833–1912
        3. 3. Elizabeth (F) Hodges 1834–
        4. 4. Elisha (Franklin) Hodges 1834–1903
        5. 5. Sarah (J) Hodges 1837–
        6. 6. Frances (Ann) Hodges 1846–1904
        7. 7. John (Alfred) Hodges 1851–1912
        8. 8. Elizabeth (Jane) Hodges 1858–
        9. 9. Ella (F) Hodges 1865–1895
  2. 2. Bathsheba Godfrey 1738–1818
  3. 3. Mary Godfrey 1740–
  4. 4. James Godfrey 1742–1754
  5. 5. Gershom Godfrey 1744–
  6. 6. Samuel Godfrey 1746–1801
  7. 7. Abbe Godfrey 1752–
  8. 8. Hannah Godfrey 1754–1758

James Godfrey's Timeline

3 Records

1715
1715
Birth of James Godfrey in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1790
1790
Age 75
James Godfrey resided here in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1795
3 Apr 1795
Age 80
Death of James Godfrey in Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 445; Image: 488; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1795
    Event Place: Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Records
    [2] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [3] Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

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