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Simon Godwin 1798–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 12, 1798

Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina

Death Date: May 4, 1878

Death Location: Union County, North Carolina

Father: Ephraim Godwin

Mother: Penelepy Thaughn

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Children(s):

The story of Simon Godwin began in 1798 in Johnston, North Carolina. Simon Godwin passed away in 1878 in Union County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Simon Godwin began in 1798 in Johnston, North Carolina.
  • Simon Godwin passed away in 1878 in Union County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ephraim Godwin
1765–1848
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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Penelepy Thaughn
1775–1865
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Simon Godwin's Ancestors

Self
Simon Godwin
1798–1878
Birth Place: Johnston, North Carolina
Parents
Ephraim Godwin
1765–1848
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Penelepy Thaughn
1775–1865
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Elijah (Eli) Godwin
1735–
Great-Grandparents
James Godwin
1697–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Simon Godwin's Timeline

2 Records

1798
December 12, 1798
Birth of Simon Godwin in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1878
May 4, 1878
Age 80
Death of Simon Godwin in Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 12, 1798
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 4, 1878
    Event Place: Union County, North Carolina
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