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Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin 1911–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1911

Birth Location: Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 18 Aug 2004

Death Location: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

Father: William Godwin

Mother: Clara Kittilson

Spouse(s): Alberta Church

Children(s): Gerald Godwin, James Godwin, Billy Godwin

The story of Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin began in 1911 in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA. In 1935, Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided in Rushville, Buchanan, Missouri. In 1940, Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided in , Junction, Geary, Kansas, USA. Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin married Alberta Opal Church, and had children including Billy Dwight Godwin, Gerald Godwin, James Godwin, Larry Godwin, Mary L Godwin, Richard E Godwin. Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin passed away in 2004 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin began in 1911 in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1935, Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided in Rushville, Buchanan, Missouri.
  • In 1940, Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided in , Junction, Geary, Kansas, USA.
  • Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin married Alberta Opal Church, and had children including Billy Dwight Godwin, Gerald Godwin, James Godwin, Larry Godwin, Mary L Godwin, Richard E Godwin.
  • Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin passed away in 2004 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Godwin's Ancestors

Self
Richard Godwin
1911–2004
Birth Place: Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Parents
William Addison Godwin
1884–1949
Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA
Clara (Adelia) Kittilson
1891–1918
Milan, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
Albert (Gold) Godwin
1857–1923
Illinois, United States
Lulu (Isabelle) Douglass
1861–1930
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Addison Douglass
1830–1894
Mary Robertson
1844–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Watson 3GGF
1782–1833
Isabella 3GGM
1794–1846

Richard Godwin's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Gordon "Golden") Godwin (15 Jun 1911–18 Aug 2004) m. Alberta (Opal) Church (24 Mar 1914–22 Sep 2009)
  1. 1. Gerald Godwin 1936–2003
  2. 2. James Godwin 1937–1997
  3. 3. Billy (Dwight) Godwin 1944–2008

Richard Godwin's Timeline

5 Records

1911
15 Jun 1911
Birth of Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided here in Rushville, Buchanan, Missouri
Rushville, Buchanan, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 29
Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided here in , Junction, Geary, Kansas, USA
, Junction, Geary, Kansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin resided here in , Pierce, Washington, USA
, Pierce, Washington, USA
2004
18 Aug 2004
Age 93
Death of Richard Gordon "Golden" Godwin in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rushville, Buchanan, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Junction, Geary, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01232; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 31-7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Junction, Geary, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Junction, Geary, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01232; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 31-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 2004
    Event Place: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

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