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1821 - 1905 (84 years)
Generation: 1
1. | George Porter GODFREY was born on 6 Jan 1821 in Orange County, New York; died on 5 Dec 1905 in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Springport, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
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George P. died at the home of his son, Byron Godfrey in Elkhart, Indiana. He was educated at Newburgh Academy ad in 1845, emigrated to Michigan where he bought several parcels of land. He lived first in Quakertown and later in Springport before spending his declining days in Elkhart. All Godfrey descendants owe him a debt of gratitude for his sketch of the life of his grandfather, Capt. David Godfrey.
George married Eunice COY on 7 Mar 1843. Eunice was born on 27 Jun 1824 in Rochester, New York; died in Mar 1899 in Springport, Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Springport, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Frances Jane GODFREY was born in 1844 in New York; died in 1915 in Springport, Michigan.
- 3. Charles H. GODFREY was born on 12 Oct 1845 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 7 Mar 1919 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
- 4. Harrison W. GODFREY was born on 3 Mar 1847 in Jackson County, Michigan; died in May 1915 in Elkhart, Indiana.
- 5. Clark Porter GODFREY was born in 1849 in Jackson County, Michigan; died in 1880 in Gratiot County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 6. Frank B. GODFREY was born on 2 Feb 1853 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 12 Feb 1922 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan; was buried in Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.
- 7. Byron C. GODFREY was born on 11 Dec 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan.
- 8. Victor Fremont GODFREY was born on 15 Sep 1856 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 20 Feb 1911 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
- 9. Harlow David GODFREY was born in 1858 in Michigan; died in Young.
- 10. Emmett B. GODFREY was born in 1860 in Michigan; died in young.
- 11. Emma GODFREY was born about 1859 in Michigan.
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Generation: 2
3. | Charles H. GODFREY (1.George1) was born on 12 Oct 1845 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 7 Mar 1919 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
Notes:
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As a young man he served in the Civil War with Co. A, 1st Mich. Reg. of Engineers and was with Gen. Sherman in his march to the Sea. Upon discharge he settled in Shelby County, Mo, but later returned to jackson Co, Michigan, and in 1872, bought a farm near Benton Harbor. In 1887, he started operating a canning factory in Benton Harbor which has developed into one of the largest industries of its kind in the state. It is known as the Michigan Fruit Canners, Inc., with branches in several Michigan cities.
Charles married Mary Minerva WILKERSON in Mar 1866. Mary was born on 18 Jun 1844 in West Kendall, New York; died on 30 Dec 1929 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Mattie N. GODFREY was born on 9 May 1867 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 9 Jul 1959 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
- 13. May N. GODFREY was born on 2 Sep 1871 in Jackson County, Michigan; died in 1958; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
- 14. Willard A. GODFREY was born on 29 Nov 1880 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 16 Sep 1947 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
- 15. Minta E. GODFREY was born on 17 Mar 1885 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 10 Nov 1944 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.
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4. | Harrison W. GODFREY (1.George1) was born on 3 Mar 1847 in Jackson County, Michigan; died in May 1915 in Elkhart, Indiana. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co, Michigan
Notes:
Name:
He served in the Civil War with Co. H, 30th Mich., Reg. Vol. Inf., later moving to Elkhart where he became Treasurer of the Munger Lumber Company. At one time he was Commander of the Elkhart Pot of the G.A.R.
Harrison married Jenette MONTEITH on 1 Jan 1868 in Shelbina, Missouri. Jenette was born in 1846 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; died in 1921 in Elkhart, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Hattie GODFREY was born on 6 Feb 1874 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 25 Dec 1931 in Elkhart, Indiana.
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5. | Clark Porter GODFREY (1.George1) was born in 1849 in Jackson County, Michigan; died in 1880 in Gratiot County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
Clark married Amelia HOUSDEN on 29 Oct 1872 in Parma, Michigan. Amelia was born on 6 Jan 1854 in England; died on 12 Oct 1922 in Albion, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | Frank B. GODFREY (1.George1) was born on 2 Feb 1853 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 12 Feb 1922 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan; was buried in Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: In the Lumber Business
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana
- Census: 1900, Living in Concord, Elkhart Co., Indiana
- Census: 1910, Living in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan
Frank married Nellie NELSON on 29 Nov 1876 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Nellie was born on 13 Dec 1852 in Benton Harbor, Michigan; died on 9 Jan 1929 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan; was buried in Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Eunice M. GODFREY was born on 13 Jul 1883 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in May 1969 in Wayne Co., Michigan.
- 19. Clark Clarence GODFREY was born on 16 Jul 1885 in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan; died in Feb 1972 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan; was buried in Mountain Home Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.
- 20. Earle GODFREY was born on 18 Jun 1891 in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan.
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7. | Byron C. GODFREY (1.George1) was born on 11 Dec 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
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Soon after marriage he moved to Eaton County, Michigan and in 1892, to Elkhart, Indiana, where he is president of the Godfrey Conveyor Company.
Byron married Nettie HALL on 18 Feb 1877. Nettie was born on 5 Sep 1858; died on 6 Jun 1915 in Elkhart, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Carrie SCALES. Carrie was born on 18 Jul 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | Victor Fremont GODFREY (1.George1) was born on 15 Sep 1856 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 20 Feb 1911 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Dentist
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, living in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan
Notes:
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He moved to Alpena in 1884, was fond of out-door life, and was an experienced huntsman.
Victor married Sarah Alice PITCHER on 12 Nov 1876 in Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan. Sarah was born in 1856; died on 23 Aug 1888 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Elmer Clark GODFREY was born on 21 Aug 1877 in Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan; died after 1940.
- 28. Clarence Mortimer GODFREY was born on 25 Sep 1882 in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan; died on 19 Oct 1970 in Los Angeles County, California.
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Victor married Lillian BULLOCK in 1890. Lillian was born on 2 Apr 1865 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan; died on 14 Sep 1928 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Harlow Victor GODFREY was born on 30 Jun 1891 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan; died in Feb 1973 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
- 30. Warren Simpson GODFREY was born on 4 Jan 1895 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
- 31. Ethel Bertis GODFREY was born on 3 Mar 1903 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan; died on 30 Nov 1993 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
- 32. Elizabeth GODFREY was born on 25 Dec 1892 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
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11. | Emma GODFREY (1.George1) was born about 1859 in Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
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