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Jesse Godfrey 1815–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1815

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: after 1865

Death Location: Rabun County, Georgia

Father: William Godfrey

Mother: Anna Mitchell

Spouse(s): Clarissa Dunn

Children(s): Sarah Godfrey, Joseph Godfrey, Laura Godfrey-Abee, Ansel Godfrey, Mary Godfrey

The story of Jesse Godfrey began in 1815 in South Carolina. In 1840, Jesse Godfrey resided in District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA. In 1850, Jesse Godfrey resided in Davis, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA. Jesse Godfrey married Clarissa Dunn, and had children including Ansel Godfrey, Joseph Richard Godfrey, Laura Godfrey Abee, Mary Godfrey, Sarah E Godfrey. Jesse Godfrey passed away in 1865 in Rabun County, Georgia.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Godfrey began in 1815 in South Carolina.
  • In 1840, Jesse Godfrey resided in District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Jesse Godfrey resided in Davis, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA.
  • Jesse Godfrey married Clarissa Dunn, and had children including Ansel Godfrey, Joseph Richard Godfrey, Laura Godfrey Abee, Mary Godfrey, Sarah E Godfrey.
  • Jesse Godfrey passed away in 1865 in Rabun County, Georgia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Godfrey
1785–1881
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Anna Mitchell
1781–1861
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Clarissa Dunn
1812–1883
Birth Location: South Carolina
CD

Children(s)

Sarah Godfrey
1844–1929
Birth Location: Georgia
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Joseph Godfrey
1851–1902
Birth Location: Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA
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Laura Godfrey-Abee
1847–1920
Birth Location: Rabun, Georgia, United States
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Ansel Godfrey
1833–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Mary Godfrey
1841–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Jesse Godfrey's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Godfrey
1815–1865
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
William Godfrey
1785–1881
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Anna Mitchell
1781–1861
South Carolina
Grandparents
Ansel Godfrey
1760–1840
Greenville Area, Laurence, South Carolina, USA
Catherine (Elizabeth Betsy Drummond) Sigleton
1769–1840
, , South Carolina, USA
Edward Mitchell
1757–1798
South Carolina, United States
Anna Bowen
1762–1801
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ansel Sr.
1741–1780
Elizabeth ...Godfrey
1744–1820
Thomas Mitchell
1722–1768
Esther Marion
1710–1761
Dr. Bowen
1716–1812
Lydia Mawney
1723–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Godfrey
1720–1765
Rebecca Guy
1726–1756
James Singleton
1785–1881
Nancy ...Singleton
1794–1870
Thomas Col
1689–1774
Sarah Hunt
1690–1777
Col. Mawney
1689–1754
Mary Tillinghast
1694–1727

Jesse Godfrey's Descendants

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Jesse Godfrey (abt 1815–after 1865) m. Clarissa Dunn (abt 1812–Sep 29, 1883)
  1. 1. Sarah (E) Godfrey 1844–1929 m. James (T.) Shed 1842–1918
    1. 1. Nancy (J.) Shed 1897–1971 m. Benjamin James 1867–1939
      1. 1. Addie (E) James 1900–1901
      2. 2. George (Washington) James 1901–1962
      3. 3. Dovie (N) Jameson 1893–
      4. 4. Ola (Belle.) James 1894–1970 m. Thomas (W) Worley 1890–1930
        1. 1. Ellen Jones 1923–2003 m. Charles (Jones) Jr 1924– m. Paul (Melvin) Gunn 1922–1966
        2. 2. Liethia (Worely) Hagan 1918–1985
        3. 3. Lillie Worley 1915–
        4. 4. F (D) Worley 1920–2006
    2. 2. Jefferson (Andrew) Shedd 1867–1943 m. Melissa (Magnolia) Bramblett 1870–1961
      1. 1. Genela Shedd 1904–1980
      2. 2. Langston (James) Shedd 1890–1958
      3. 3. Lola (Frances) Shedd 1892–1918
      4. 4. Claude (E) Shedd 1893–1903
      5. 5. Walter (Beamon) Shedd 1896–1966
      6. 6. Mary (I) Shedd 1897–1934
      7. 7. L (E) Shedd 1900–1902
      8. 8. Callie (Lois) Shedd 1905–1977
      9. 9. Roy (Lee) Shedd 1909–1990
      10. 10. Cora (E) Shedd 1913–1913
    3. 3. John (N.) Shed 1871–
    4. 4. James (W.) Shed 1873–
    5. 5. Margaret (I.) Shed 1874–
    6. 6. Jesse (M.) Shed 1875–1940
    7. 7. Laura (A. S.) Shed 1879–1966
    8. 8. Florra (T) Shed 1883–1960
    9. 9. Dovie (N) Shed 1893–
    10. 10. Laura (She) Nicholson 1881–
    11. 11. William (Joe) Shedd 1876–1950
    12. 12. Margaret (Isabelle Shedd) Benfield 1873–1949
  2. 2. Joseph (Richard) Godfrey 1851–1902
  3. 3. Laura Godfrey-Abee 1847–1920
  4. 4. Ansel Godfrey 1833–
  5. 5. Mary Godfrey 1841–

Jesse Godfrey's Timeline

6 Records

1815
abt 1815
Birth of Jesse Godfrey in South Carolina
South Carolina
1840
1840
Age 25
Jesse Godfrey resided here in District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA
District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA
1850
7 Oct 1850
Age 35
Jesse Godfrey resided here in Davis, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Davis, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Jesse Godfrey resided here in Chechero, Rabun, Georgia, USA
Chechero, Rabun, Georgia, USA
1864
1864
Age 49
Jesse Godfrey resided here in Rabun, Georgia, United States
Rabun, Georgia, United States
1865
after 1865
Age 50
Death of Jesse Godfrey in Rabun County, Georgia
Rabun County, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1815
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chechero, Rabun, Georgia; Roll: M653_134; Page: 558; Family History Library Film: 803134

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 436, Rabun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 436, Rabun, Georgia; Roll: 49; Page: 207; Family History Library Film: 0007046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Davis, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Davis, Lumpkin, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:3; Page: 295; Line: 37; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chechero, Rabun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Chechero, Rabun, Georgia; Roll: M653_134; Page: 558; Family History Library Film: 803134

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Rabun, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 1865
    Event Place: Rabun County, Georgia
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