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William J Goddard 1845–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1845

Birth Location: Dorset, England

Death Date: abt 1893

Death Location: Michigan, USA

Father: William Goddard

Mother: unknown (Goddard)

Spouse(s): Rachel Thomas

Children(s): John Goddard, William Goddard, Ireton Goddard, Charles Goddard

In 1845, William J Goddard entered the world in Dorset, England, born to William Goddard And Unknown Goddard. In 1860, William J Goddard resided in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, USA. In 1863, William J Goddard resided in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United States. William J Goddard married Rachel Annetta Thomas, and had children including Charles S Goddard, Ireton D Goddard, John Watson Goddard, William James Goddard. William J Goddard passed away in 1893 in Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, William J Goddard entered the world in Dorset, England, born to William Goddard And Unknown Goddard.
  • In 1860, William J Goddard resided in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1863, William J Goddard resided in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United States.
  • William J Goddard married Rachel Annetta Thomas, and had children including Charles S Goddard, Ireton D Goddard, John Watson Goddard, William James Goddard.
  • William J Goddard passed away in 1893 in Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Goddard
1810–1855
Birth Location: probably Dorset, England
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unknown (Goddard)
1810–1890
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Thomas
1845–1925
Birth Location: Genesee County, New York, USA
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Children(s)

John Goddard
1879–
Birth Location: Tuscola County, Michigan
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William Goddard
1867–1941
Birth Location: Lapeer County, Michigan, USA
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Ireton Goddard
1869–1942
Birth Location: Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan
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Charles Goddard
1864–1871
Birth Location: Michigan, U.S.A.
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William Goddard's Ancestors

Self
William Goddard
1845–1893
Birth Place: Dorset, England
Parents
William Goddard
1810–1855
probably Dorset, England
unknown (Goddard)
1810–1890
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Goddard's Descendants

1.
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William (J) Goddard (abt 1845–abt 1893) m. Rachel (Annetta) Thomas (Abt. 1845–15 Oct 1925)
  1. 1. John (Watson) Goddard 1879– m. Margaret (Amelia) Taylor 1883–1962 m. Ida Mattis 1875– m. Nora (A.) Link 1884–
    1. 1. Jack (C) Goddard 1914–
    2. 2. Betty Goddard 1917–
  2. 2. William (James) Goddard 1867–1941 m. Martha Stocks 1879–1930 m. Emily Smith 1880– m. Emma Fike 1870–
    1. 1. Squire (Henry) Goddard 1888–1945 m. Fannie (L) Hunter 1894–
      1. 1. Helen (Henrietta) Goddard 1912–1997 m. Harlie (Clayton (Harley)) Wardle 1915–1998
      2. 2. Irene (E) Goddard 1916–
  3. 3. Ireton (D) Goddard 1869–1942 m. Ada (L) (Goddard) 1865–1942 m. Ameliatte ("Lettie" "Letty") Watrous 1870–1894
  4. 4. Charles (S) Goddard 1864–1871

William Goddard's Timeline

7 Records

1845
abt 1845
Birth of William J Goddard in Dorset, England
Dorset, England
1860
1860
Age 15
William J Goddard resided here in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 18
William J Goddard resided here in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 25
William J Goddard resided here in Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1880
3 Jun 1880
Age 35
William J Goddard resided here in Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
1893
abt 1893
Age 48
Death of William J Goddard in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1893
29 Nov 1893
Age 48
William J Goddard - Probate in Lapeer, Michigan, USA
Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1845
    Event Place: Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 190B; Enumeration District: 407; Image: 0393
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 207B; Image: 419; Family History Library Film: 552183
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 806; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 803549

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 806; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 803549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lapeer Ward 4, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M593_684; Page: 207B; Image: 419; Family History Library Film: 552183

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan; Archive Collection Number: T1164; Roll: 60; Page: 2; Line: 3; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan; Roll: 607; Family History Film: 1254607; Page: 190B; Enumeration District: 407; Image: 0393

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1893
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Lapeer County); Probate Place: Lapeer, Michigan
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1893
    Event Place: Lapeer, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Lapeer County); Probate Place: Lapeer, Michigan
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