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John Godfrey 1841–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1841

Birth Location: Soundwell hamlet of Oldland

Death Date: 16 Aug 1912

Death Location: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

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Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Samuel Godfrey

The story of John Godfrey began in 1841 in Soundwell hamlet of Oldland. John Godfrey married Sarah A Smith, and had children including Samuel George Godfrey. John Godfrey passed away in 1912 in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Godfrey began in 1841 in Soundwell hamlet of Oldland.
  • John Godfrey married Sarah A Smith, and had children including Samuel George Godfrey.
  • John Godfrey passed away in 1912 in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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John Godfrey's Ancestors

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John Godfrey
1841–1912
Birth Place: Soundwell hamlet of Oldland
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John Godfrey's Descendants

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John Godfrey (3 Feb 1841–16 Aug 1912) m. Sarah (A) Smith (abt 1844–)
  1. 1. Samuel (George) Godfrey 1885–1945 m. Elvin ((Eleanor)) McMahon 1899–1973
    1. 1. Samuel (George Godfrey) Jr 1921–1999
    2. 2. William Godfrey 1926–

John Godfrey's Timeline

4 Records

1841
3 Feb 1841
Birth of John Godfrey in Soundwell hamlet of Oldland
Soundwell hamlet of Oldland
1900
1900
Age 59
John Godfrey resided here in Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
John Godfrey resided here in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
16 Aug 1912
Age 71
Death of John Godfrey in North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Soundwell hamlet of Oldland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1499; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241499
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1430; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375440

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1499; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241499

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1889
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1430; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375440

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1499; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241499

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1430; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0174; FHL microfilm: 1375440

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1912
    Event Place: North Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924

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