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Robert Godwin 1794–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1794

Birth Location: Allegheny co, Maryland

Death Date: 1876

Death Location: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Caleb Godwin

Mother: Mary McMinn

Spouse(s): Mary Barb

Children(s): Elizabeth Godwin

Robert Godwin was born in 1794 in Allegheny co, Maryland, the child of Caleb Godwin And Mary Mcminn. In 1820, Robert Godwin resided in Preston, Virginia, United States. In 1860, Robert Godwin resided in Philippi P.O., Barbour County, WV. Robert Godwin married Mary Barb, and had children including Elizabeth Margaret Godwin. Robert Godwin passed away in 1876 in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Robert Godwin was born in 1794 in Allegheny co, Maryland, the child of Caleb Godwin And Mary Mcminn.
  • In 1820, Robert Godwin resided in Preston, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1860, Robert Godwin resided in Philippi P.O., Barbour County, WV.
  • Robert Godwin married Mary Barb, and had children including Elizabeth Margaret Godwin.
  • Robert Godwin passed away in 1876 in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA.

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Robert Godwin's Ancestors

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Robert Godwin
1794–1876
Birth Place: Allegheny co, Maryland
Parents
Caleb Godwin
1765–1799
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary McMinn
1768–1847
Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Godwin's Descendants

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Robert Godwin (6 Apr 1794–1876) m. Mary Barb (24 Feb 1797–29 Oct 1847)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Margaret) Godwin 1819–1870
    1. 1. Robert (Allen) Hartsell 1847–1922 m. Mary (S) Neff 1846–1928
      1. 1. Minnie (Jane Hartzell Rogers) Nose 1879–1967 m. Thos (M) Rogers 1872–1906
        1. 1. William (Andrew) Rogers 1900–1967 m. Emily (Ethel) Johnson 1893–1951

Robert Godwin's Timeline

5 Records

1794
6 Apr 1794
Birth of Robert Godwin in Allegheny co, Maryland
Allegheny co, Maryland
1820
1820
Age 26
Robert Godwin resided here in Preston, Virginia, United States
Preston, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 66
Robert Godwin resided here in Philippi P.O., Barbour County, WV
Philippi P.O., Barbour County, WV
1870
1870
Age 76
Robert Godwin resided here in Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1876
1876
Age 82
Death of Robert Godwin in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1794
    Event Place: Allegheny co, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1684; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 553183
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8930.545; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Preston, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Preston, Virginia; Page: 230; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 429

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philippi P.O., Barbour County, WV
    Record Source: West Virginia, Compiled Census Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cove, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1684; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 553183

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

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