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William Addison Godwin 1884–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1884

Birth Location: Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 18 Aug 1949

Death Location: Anoka, Minnesota

Father: Albert Godwin

Mother: Lulu Douglass

Spouse(s): Clara Kittilson

Children(s): Evelyn Godwin, John Godwin, Lawrence Godwin, Robert Godwin, Richard Godwin

In 1884, William Addison Godwin entered the world in Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA, born to Albert Gold Godwin And Lulu Isabelle Douglass. In 1900, William Addison Godwin resided in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA. In 1910, William Addison Godwin resided in Alexandria Ward 2, Douglas, Minnesota, USA. William Addison Godwin married Clara Adelia Kittilson, and had children including Evelyn Gertrude Godwin, John Douglas Godwin, Lawrence Godwin, Richard Gordon Golden Godwin, Robert Godwin. William Addison Godwin passed away in 1949 in Anoka, Minnesota.

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Biography

  • In 1884, William Addison Godwin entered the world in Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA, born to Albert Gold Godwin And Lulu Isabelle Douglass.
  • In 1900, William Addison Godwin resided in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1910, William Addison Godwin resided in Alexandria Ward 2, Douglas, Minnesota, USA.
  • William Addison Godwin married Clara Adelia Kittilson, and had children including Evelyn Gertrude Godwin, John Douglas Godwin, Lawrence Godwin, Richard Gordon Golden Godwin, Robert Godwin.
  • William Addison Godwin passed away in 1949 in Anoka, Minnesota.

Immediate Family

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William Godwin's Ancestors

Self
William Godwin
1884–1949
Birth Place: Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA
Parents
Albert Gold Godwin
1857–1923
Illinois, United States
Lulu (Isabelle) Douglass
1861–1930
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Addison (Coffey) Douglass
1830–1894
Robert's Farm near Greenfield, Highland, Ohio
Mary (Elizabeth) Robertson
1844–1911
Macon County, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Watson 3GGF
1782–1833
Isabella 3GGM
1794–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George 4GGF
1731–1801
Martha 4GGM
1745–1808
John 4GGF
1773–1853
Ruth 4GGM
1774–1842

William Godwin's Descendants

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William (Addison) Godwin (19 Feb 1884–18 Aug 1949) m. Clara (Adelia) Kittilson (4 May 1891–30 Dec 1918)
  1. 1. Evelyn (Gertrude) Godwin 1909–1965 m. Joe Savelkoul 1909–1971
    1. 1. Gerald (Joseph) Godwin 1938–2005 m. Ardis (Mae) Carr 1941–2004
  2. 2. John (Douglas) Godwin 1913–1962
  3. 3. Lawrence Godwin 1915–1991
  4. 4. Robert Godwin 1916–1994 m. Ella (E) Heller 1917–1979 m. Ruby (Gladys) Skauge 1926–1952
    1. 1. David (Lee) Godwin 1946–2016 m. Lois (Jean) Egland 1949–2004
    2. 2. Thomas (Allan) Godwin 1949–1949
    3. 3. Bonnie (Lou) Godwin 1948–1952
    4. 4. Rose (Marie) Godwin 1951–1952
  5. 5. Richard (Gordon "Golden") Godwin 1911–2004 m. Alberta (Opal) Church 1914–2009
    1. 1. Gerald Godwin 1936–2003
    2. 2. James Godwin 1937–1997
    3. 3. Billy (Dwight) Godwin 1944–2008

William Godwin's Timeline

5 Records

1884
19 Feb 1884
Birth of William Addison Godwin in Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA
Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
William Addison Godwin resided here in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
William Addison Godwin resided here in Alexandria Ward 2, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Alexandria Ward 2, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
William Addison Godwin resided here in Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1949
18 Aug 1949
Age 65
Death of William Addison Godwin in Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka, Minnesota

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1884
    Event Place: Bement, Piatt, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Alexandria Ward 2, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1949
    Event Place: Anoka, Minnesota

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