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James Godwin 1750–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 26 Dec 1799

Death Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Godwin

Mother: Mary Parker

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Dawson, Elizabeth Dawson

Children(s): Allen Godwin, Aaron Godwin, William Godwin, Rhoda Godwin, James Godwin, Soloman Godwin, Rachel Godwin, Charles Godwin

In 1750, James Godwin entered the world in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, born to James Godwin And Mary Parker. James Godwin married Elizabeth Dawson, and had children including Aaron Godwin, Allen Godwin, Charles Silas Godwin, James Godwin, Rachel Godwin, Rhoda Godwin, Soloman Godwin, William M Godwin. James Godwin passed away in 1799 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1750, James Godwin entered the world in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA, born to James Godwin And Mary Parker.
  • James Godwin married Elizabeth Dawson, and had children including Aaron Godwin, Allen Godwin, Charles Silas Godwin, James Godwin, Rachel Godwin, Rhoda Godwin, Soloman Godwin, William M Godwin.
  • James Godwin passed away in 1799 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Godwin
1697–1762
Birth Location: Nansemond, Virginia, United States
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Mary Parker
1702–1753
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Dawson
1747–1803
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Dawson
1747–1824
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Allen Godwin
1788–1872
Birth Location: Duplin, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
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Aaron Godwin
1765–1820
Birth Location: Duplin, Sampson, North Carolina, United States
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William Godwin
1773–1845
Birth Location: Sampson, North Carolina, United States
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Rhoda Godwin
1778–1864
Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, United States
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James Godwin
1775–1851
Birth Location: Sampson, North Carolina, United States
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Soloman Godwin
1771–1820
Birth Location: –
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Rachel Godwin
1765–1832
Birth Location: Sampson, North Carolina, United States
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Charles Godwin
1768–
Birth Location: –
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James Godwin's Ancestors

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James Godwin
1750–1799
Birth Place: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Godwin
1697–1762
Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Mary Parker
1702–1753
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Godwin
1689–1736
Nansemond, Virginia, USA
Ann Pitt
1689–1736
Nansemond, Isle of Wright, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas GODWIN
1655–1714
Martha Bridger
1660–1710
John Jr.
1662–1729
Catherine Daniel
1665–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Godwin
1614–1678
Mary Bridger
1616–1676
Joseph Bridger
1628–1686
Hester Pitt
1636–1711
John Pitt
1634–1702
Sarah Moone
1636–1703
William Daniel
1625–1698
Anne Harrison
1625–1716

James Godwin's Descendants

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James Godwin (1750–26 Dec 1799) m. Elizabeth Dawson (1747–1803) m. Elizabeth Dawson (1747–ABT 1824)
  1. 1. Allen Godwin 1788–1872 m. Martha Godwin 1804–1892
    1. 1. Latitia (Frances) Kinney 1848–1923
    2. 2. Akrial (H.) Godwin 1841–1861
    3. 3. Lucinda (Parolee) Hill 1836–1909
    4. 4. John (Allen) Godwin 1812–1853
    5. 5. Elijah (A) Godwin 1839–1925 m. Minerva (J.) Kinney 1835–1905
      1. 1. James (A.) Godwin 1862–
      2. 2. John (L.) Godwin 1866–
      3. 3. Martha (L.) Godwin 1868–
      4. 4. Elizebeth (H.) Godwin 1869–
      5. 5. Mary (E.) Godwin 1870–
      6. 6. Leota Godwin 1872–
      7. 7. Letitia (Frances) Godwin 1873–1954
      8. 8. Jacob (Arthur) Godwin 1875–1930 m. Mary (Dorcus) Godwin 1881–1941
        1. 1. John (Franklin) Godwin 1913–1991
        2. 2. William (Arthur) Godwin 1906–1979
        3. 3. James (Grayson) Godwin 1908–1966 m. Leona Raines 1907–1991
    6. 6. Levi (Simmons) Godwin 1825–1886
    7. 7. Elisha (Houston) Godwin 1832–1863
  2. 2. Aaron Godwin 1765–1820
  3. 3. William (M) Godwin 1773–1845
  4. 4. Rhoda Godwin 1778–1864
  5. 5. James Godwin 1775–1851
  6. 6. Soloman Godwin 1771–1820
  7. 7. Rachel Godwin 1765–1832
  8. 8. Charles (Silas) Godwin 1768–

James Godwin's Timeline

2 Records

1750
1750
Birth of James Godwin in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
1799
26 Dec 1799
Age 49
Death of James Godwin in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1799
    Event Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
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