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1732 - 1813 (80 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Capt David GODFREY was born on 18 Aug 1732 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jun 1813 in Near New Vernon, Orange Co., New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Fact: Son of David Godfrey and Priscilla Baker
Notes:
Name:
The most accurate information that we have of Capt. David Godfrey is from a brief sketch of his life, written by his grandson, George Porter Godfrey, and read before a reunion of the Godfrey Family Association in Michigan at their first meeting in 1887: "...He and his brother, with ten or twelve other families emigrated from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia soon after the close of the French and Indian War in consequence of land bounties and other privileges offered by the king of England. there he lost his first wife and married our grandmother, Elizabeth Harris. Following this, he, and a part of the families who had accompanied him, abandoned their land and in 1769, procured an old sloop and turned its prow toward the Colonies. In his youth he was a sailor and made fourteen voyages to the west Indies and several to South America---how many as Captain we have no means of ascertaining..." Capt. David settled near what is now the town of Otisville where he built a house which is still standing in a good state of preservation.
David Godfrey was a soldier in the Continental Army, serving as a Private in Capt. Abraham Cuddeback's Company, Col. James McClaghery's 2nd Regiment of Ulster County Milita. On Aug. 17, 1790, he was included in a large group of men several of whom were Revolutionary soldiers, who, by right of occupancy, were granted a 7000-acre tract of land in the town of Mamakating, ulster county. A Survey return, dated Sept. 10, 1791, lists him as one of the group owning 200 acres.
The records of the OldSchool Baptist Church show that Elizabeth Godfrey was one of the original constituent members when it was organized in 1785.
Family/Spouse: ? UNKNOWN. ? died before 1765. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. David GODFREY, Jr.
was born about 1755 in Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 3 Oct 1801 in Galen, Wayne County, New York.
- 3. Mary GODFREY
was born in 1757; died on 22 Nov 1838 in Near New Vernon, New York.
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David married Elizabeth HARRIS about 1765 in Horton, Nova Scotia. Elizabeth (daughter of Lebbeus HARRIS and Alice RANSOM) was born on 22 Feb 1746 in Colchester, New London Co. Connecticut; was buried in New Vernon Old School Baptist Church Cemetery, Otisville, Orange Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Daniel GODFREY
was born on 21 Feb 1767 in Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 15 Aug 1848 in High View, Sullivan Co., New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York.
- 5. Elizabeth GODFREY
was born on 2 Oct 1771 in Orange County, New York; died on 3 Mar 1835 in Near New Vernon, New York.
- 6. Harris GODFREY
was born about 1772; died after 1844.
- 7. Jonathan GODFREY
was born in 1774 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 28 Jan 1852 in Godfrey's Corners, Chenango Co., New York.
- 8. Sarah GODFREY
was born on 30 Apr 1776 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 25 Apr 1865 in New Vernon, New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York.
- 9. Olive GODFREY
was born on 9 Jan 1785 in New Vernon, Orange Co., New York; died on 31 Oct 1862 in Near New Vernon, New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York.
- 10. Elijah GODFREY
was born on 7 May 1786 in Orange County, New York; died on 9 Nov 1862 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 11. Lebbeus GODFREY
was born in 1789 in New Vernon, Orange Co., New York; died on 20 Apr 1846 in Byron, Genesee County, New York; was buried in Sodom Cemetery, Bryon, Genesee Co, New York.
- 12. Charles GODFREY
was born on 6 Sep 1792 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 14 Oct 1864 in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois.
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Generation: 2
4. | Daniel GODFREY (1.David1) was born on 21 Feb 1767 in Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 15 Aug 1848 in High View, Sullivan Co., New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York. Notes:
Name:
In 1809, Daniel purchased land on the slope of the Shawangunk mountains in Mamakating where he erected a house which is still in the possession of his descendants. It is situated about one mile from Bloomingburg and overlooks the site of High View, NY. that he owned considerable property in the vicinity of Bloomingburg is evidenced by various recorded deeds and other papers in the possession of descendants. He was one of the proprietors of the toll road that passed through Bloomingburg as it extended from Newburgh on the Hudson River to Coshecton on the Delaware River. This was an important highway of that period as it led to the Western Reserve, then being settled by many families from New York and new England.
Daniel married Deborah ? about 1785. Deborah was born on 4 Feb 1768; died on 22 Jan 1824 in High View, Sullivan Co., New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Jane ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Martha ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Jonathan GODFREY (1.David1) was born in 1774 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 28 Jan 1852 in Godfrey's Corners, Chenango Co., New York. Notes:
Name:
Jonathan and both of his wives are buried in the cemetery in Godfrey's Corners. In 1806, he moved from Bloomingburg to Fayette, New York, where he purchased land; he and his family were members of the Congregational Church in Guilford Center, New York.
Jonathan married Silvia ? in abt. 1799. Silvia was born in 1777; died on 22 Feb 1822. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Anna ?. Anna was born about 1780; died on 20 Nov 1849. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | Sarah GODFREY (1.David1) was born on 30 Apr 1776 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 25 Apr 1865 in New Vernon, New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York. Sarah married Charles JILLETT, Jr. about 1795. Charles was born on 9 Jun 1772 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 24 Aug 1837 in In the Jillett homestead near New Vernon, New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Isaac JILLETT
was born on 20 Sep 1796; died on 31 Jul 1867 in Stafford, Genesee Co., New York.
- 14. Olive JILLETT
was born on 24 Feb 1799; died on 10 Jun 1878 in Otisville, New York.
- 15. Mary JILLETT
was born on 17 Apr 1801; died on 16 Jul 1865 in Warwick, New York.
- 16. Lucinda JILLETT
was born on 1 Sep 1808; died on 9 Jun 1882 in New York, New York.
- 17. Charles JILLETT
was born on 25 Sep 1811; died on 4 Dec 1884 in New Vernon, New York.
- 18. Elizabeth Ann JILLETT
was born on 21 Jun 1815; died on 7 Nov 1895 in Near Kellams, Wayne Co., Pennsylvania.
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9. | Olive GODFREY (1.David1) was born on 9 Jan 1785 in New Vernon, Orange Co., New York; died on 31 Oct 1862 in Near New Vernon, New York; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York. Olive married Jonathan SMITH about 1803. Jonathan was born on 16 May 1775; died on 19 Apr 1846; was buried in New Vernon Cemetery, Mamakating park, Sullivan Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Elijah GODFREY (1.David1) was born on 7 May 1786 in Orange County, New York; died on 9 Nov 1862 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living in Stafford, Genesee Co, New York
- Census: 1860, Living with son, George, in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
Elijah Godfrey lived in the vicinity of Bloomingburg until 1826 when he moved to Stafford, Genessee Co., N.Y. For the next quarter century his activities centered here and in Batavia, N.Y., where he built a flour mill, the foundations of which are still standing. The old millstone can still be seen and the place is known as Godfrey's Pond. About 1850, he and his wife removed to southern Michigan where the majority of his family had settled.
Elijah's family all showed strong mental ability to an unusual degree. to quote from a letter of one of his descendants: "One of the strongest characteristics of that earlier generation of Godfreys was a remarkable memory. Even to this day the 'Godfrey memory'[ is a classic allusion at all family gatherings. They were all great readers, especially fond of history and politics. the story is told of John King Godfrey, who, after a busy day in the field, would sit up all night reading the NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a candle in one hand and his paper in the other. Of course it was a weekly and he could not wait until the next day after its arrival to digest its contents from cover to cover."
In 1887, Elijah Godfrey's children held a reunion which led to the formation of the Godfrey Family Association; annual meetings were held continuously until present war conditions interfered.
Elijah married Catharine SLAWSON on 24 Sep 1807. Catharine (daughter of Nathan SLAWSON and Hannah SLASON) was born on 30 Mar 1791 in Salem, Westchester Co., New York; died on 30 Sep 1870 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Nathan Slawson GODFREY
was born on 15 Aug 1809 in Bloomingburg, New York; died on 8 May 1891 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York.
- 20. Alonzo GODFREY
was born on 29 Nov 1811 in Orange County, New York; died on 30 Sep 1855 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 21. David Harris GODFREY
was born on 29 Oct 1813 in Orange County, New York; died on 7 Jan 1895 in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- 22. John King GODFREY
was born on 10 Jun 1815 in Bloomingburg, Orange County, New York; died on 8 Sep 1884 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 23. Margaret Jane GODFREY
was born on 17 May 1817 in Orange County, New York; died on 10 Dec 1842 in Byron, New York; was buried in Sodom Cemetery, Bryon, Genesee Co, New York.
- 24. Amos Holmes GODFREY
was born on 5 Mar 1819 in Orange County, New York; died on 23 Oct 1901 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 25. 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.
- 26. Lucinda GODFREY
was born on 16 Sep 1824 in Orange County, New York; died on 18 Feb 1899 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 27. Charles GODFREY
was born on 21 May 1828 in Genesee County, New York; died on 18 Oct 1918 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 28. Harriet GODFREY
was born on 24 Feb 1831 in Genesee County, New York; died on 31 Dec 1907 in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- 29. Orlow C. GODFREY
was born on 19 Aug 1832 in Genesee County, New York; died on 6 Feb 1911 in Parma, Michigan.
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11. | Lebbeus GODFREY (1.David1) was born in 1789 in New Vernon, Orange Co., New York; died on 20 Apr 1846 in Byron, Genesee County, New York; was buried in Sodom Cemetery, Bryon, Genesee Co, New York. Notes:
Name:
Lebbeus lived in Crawford, Orange County, his name appearing in the records of many of the early turnpike companies in the county, and in which his brothers, David and Daniel, also had interests. In 1830, he moved to Stafford, NY, where his brother, Elijah, had preceded him; five years later he purchased land in Byron where he became an active member of the First Congregational Church. From expressions used in his will he appears to have been a man of deep religious convictions.
Lebbeus married Jane BELL about 1810 in Walkill, New York. Jane was born on 22 Jun 1790 in Walkill, New York; died on 11 Nov 1825 in Near Bloomingburg, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Charlotte FOOTE. Charlotte was born on 3 Oct 1796; died on 18 Oct 1889 in Batavia, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Charles GODFREY (1.David1) was born on 6 Sep 1792 in Near New Vernon, New York; died on 14 Oct 1864 in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois. Notes:
Name:
Charles Godfrey moved around considerably and seems to have been engaged in numerous real-estate transactions in his various places of residence. In 1814, he was living in Montgomery, Orange County, whence he removed to Tompkins County and still later to Geneva, Ontario County, N.Y., where he acquired a great deal of property. In 1853, he sold his holdings there and moved to Gloucester County, Virginia, where he purchased a plantation. he returned to Batavia, in 1856, bur within a year moved with his family to Dixon where he owned and operated a steam flour mill under the name of Charles Godfrey and Sons.
Charles married Ruth Ann HORTON on 6 Nov 1813. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Charles married Harriet HORTON about 1824. Harriet (daughter of Elihu HORTON and Anna COLEMAN) was born on 4 Jul 1802; died on 3 Apr 1870 in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
19. | Nathan Slawson GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 15 Aug 1809 in Bloomingburg, New York; died on 8 May 1891 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1870, Living in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1880, Living in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
Notes:
Name:
He was a successful farmer. On first going to Genesee County, he was employed by the Holland land Company as an appraiser of land. In politics, he was a Whig and he received a commission, dated Mar. 21, 1829, as Lieutenant in the 10th Reg. of State Militia.
Nathan married Elvira Jane JONES on 30 Jan 1831 in Elba, New York. Elvira was born on 5 Dec 1810 in Westford, Otsego Co., New York; died on 15 Aug 1905 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Oscar E. GODFREY
was born on 10 Sep 1833 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; died on 31 Oct 1905 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York.
- 32. Malvina Esther GODFREY
was born in Jul 1837 in New York; died on 24 May 1922 in Batavia, New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York.
- 33. Eli Nathan GODFREY
was born on 25 Sep 1839 in Elba, New York; died on 22 Jan 1897 in Elba, New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York.
- 34. Andrew Bradish GODFREY
was born on 5 Aug 1843 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; died on 7 May 1913 in Batavia, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York.
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20. | Alonzo GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 29 Nov 1811 in Orange County, New York; died on 30 Sep 1855 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Notes:
Name:
About 1844, he emigrated to Michigan where he taught school in Campbell and Quakertown.
Alonzo married Harriet WATERMAN on 8 Mar 1836. Harriet was born on 23 Apr 1816 in Windsor, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jul 1842 in Near Stafford, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. George H. GODFREY
was born on 16 Sep 1839 in Genesee County, New York; died on 24 Jan 1925 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.
- 36. Harriet GODFREY
was born on 20 May 1842; died on 4 Apr 1874 in Mitchell, Indiana.
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Alonzo married Betsey DOUGLAS in 1843. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. James Douglas GODFREY
was born in 1843 in Genesee County, New York; died on 12 Jul 1910 in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; was buried in Troy Cemetery, Welshfield, Geauga Co., Ohio.
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Alonzo married Susan JOSLIN in 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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21. | David Harris GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 29 Oct 1813 in Orange County, New York; died on 7 Jan 1895 in Calhoun County, Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
He moved to Michigan in the fall of 1853 and lived in both Jackson and Calhoun Counties. He and his family united with the Congregational Church in Ceresco, Michigan, and he was the first president of the Society in 1870. Later he was Justice of the Peace in Marshall, Michigan.
The Daily Chronicle
Marshall, Michigan
Friday January 18, 1895
Page 3
---David H. Godfrey died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.P. Vary, in Battle Creek, of old age, aged 91 years. The deceased was a well known and respected pioneer of this county, having come from Batavia, N.Y. and settled in Marshall township in 1848. He leaves five children, O.W. Godfrey of Emmett, C.D. Godfrey of Benton Harbor, J.H. Godfrey, Mrs. E.P. Vary, and Mrs. E.A. Allen, all of Battle Creek. The funeral will be held from the Congregational church in Ceresco.
Posted on Find A Grave
David married Isabel MCCRORY on 24 Nov 1836. Isabel was born on 25 Dec 1816 in New York; died on 20 Jan 1892 in Ceresco, Calhoun County, Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Oliver W. GODFREY
was born on 3 Sep 1838 in Genesee County, New York; died on 2 Aug 1906 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 40. Corwin D. GODFREY
was born on 22 Apr 1843 in Genesee County, New York; died on 18 Aug 1904 in Calhoun County, Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 41. James H. GODFREY
was born in Oct 1848 in Genesee County, New York; died in 1910 in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- 42. Matilda GODFREY
was born in Oct 1848 in New York; died on 25 Feb 1924 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 43. Mary Isabelle GODFREY
was born in Feb 1860 in Michigan; died on 4 Jun 1922 in Battle Creek, Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
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22. | John King GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 10 Jun 1815 in Bloomingburg, Orange County, New York; died on 8 Sep 1884 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- 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:
Name:
Moving to Michigan in 1844 he bought 320 acres of land in Parma and built a log cabin on this homestead. He was active in local politics being Treasurer of Parma for many years. At first he was an adherent of the Whigs but later became a Republican and was a delegate to their National Convention in Jackson, Michigan, in company with Samuel Ives.
John married Susan RANDALL on 6 Dec 1839 in Genesee County, New York. Susan was born on 24 Jul 1818 in Stafford, New York; died on 12 Dec 1871 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. William H. GODFREY
was born on 23 Feb 1841 in Genesee County, New York; died on 31 Oct 1919 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 45. Jasper R. GODFREY
was born on 3 Oct 1842 in BataviaGenesee County, New York; died on 14 Apr 1905 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 46. Margaret Jennie GODFREY
was born on 20 Sep 1844 in Michigan; died on 19 Apr 1899 in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 47. Melinda Catherine GODFREY
was born on 17 Jul 1847 in Michigan; died on 11 Feb 1918; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Tompkins, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 48. Emma GODFREY
was born on 16 Oct 1852 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 19 Oct 1889 in Albion, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 49. Capt. Colonel Fremont B. GODFREY
was born in Sep 1856 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 19 Nov 1937 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.
- 50. Katie S. GODFREY
was born on 30 Mar 1859 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 9 Mar 1931 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- 51. Cassius C. GODFREY
was born on 30 Mar 1859 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 14 May 1862 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
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Family/Spouse: Charlotte WIGGINS. Charlotte (daughter of Stephen WIGGINS and Olive JILLETT) was born about 1830 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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24. | Amos Holmes GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 5 Mar 1819 in Orange County, New York; died on 23 Oct 1901 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living in Stafford, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Sandstone, jackson co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
He moved from Genesee County, NY to Michigan in 1850, where he purchased part of Section 36 in Parma Township and became a successful farmer. In politics he was a strong Democrat.
Amos married Harriett S. HUNN on 23 Feb 1845 in Elba, New York. Harriett was born on 7 Feb 1829 in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts; died on 15 Aug 1881 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. Seymour Henry GODFREY
was born on 14 Feb 1846 in Genesee County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1930 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 53. William Henry GODFREY
was born on 5 Jun 1848 in Genesee County, New York; died on 19 May 1915 in Santa Cruz, California.
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Amos married Mary Ellen POTTER on 22 Dec 1882 in Richmond, Macomb Co., Michigan. Mary was born in Jul 1835 in Genesse Co., New York; died on 26 Jan 1901 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | George Porter GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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:
Name:
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:
- 54. Frances Jane GODFREY
was born in 1844 in New York; died in 1915 in Springport, Michigan.
- 55. 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.
- 56. Harrison W. GODFREY
was born on 3 Mar 1847 in Jackson County, Michigan; died in May 1915 in Elkhart, Indiana.
- 57. 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.
- 58. 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.
- 59. Byron C. GODFREY
was born on 11 Dec 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan.
- 60. 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.
- 61. Harlow David GODFREY
was born in 1858 in Michigan; died in Young.
- 62. Emmett B. GODFREY
was born in 1860 in Michigan; died in young.
- 63. Emma GODFREY
was born about 1859 in Michigan.
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26. | Lucinda GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 16 Sep 1824 in Orange County, New York; died on 18 Feb 1899 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with husband in Sandstone, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1860, Living with husband in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with husband in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
Lucinda married Jacob RHINES before 1850. Jacob was born on 2 Feb 1804; died on 20 Jan 1886; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. Vega J. RHINES
was born in 1850 in Michigan; died on 27 Sep 1876; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 65. Emmet RHINES
was born on 11 Jan 1852 in Michigan; died in Nov 1932; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
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27. | Charles GODFREY (10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 21 May 1828 in Genesee County, New York; died on 18 Oct 1918 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Stafford, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1870, Living in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
He was a farmer and pioneer stockraiser in southern Michigan, living for many years in Ceresco.
Charles married Mary Bissell LYMAN on 1 Mar 1853. Mary (daughter of Rev Alford LYMAN and Matilda MCCRORY) was born on 6 Jun 1830 in New York; died on 13 Nov 1861 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 66. Arthur L. GODFREY
was born on 26 Sep 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 21 Jul 1896 in Battle Creek, Michigan; was buried in Ceresco Cemetery, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 67. Alice L. GODFREY
was born on 27 Jan 1856 in Jackson, Jackson Co, Michigan; died on 16 Nov 1939 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 68. Allen Lamont GODFREY
was born on 26 Jul 1858 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died on 30 Dec 1928 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 69. Alfred L. GODFREY
was born on 26 Jul 1858 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 10 Oct 1859 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 70. Mary GODFREY
was born on 13 Nov 1861; died in 1864.
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Charles married Louisa Jane LYMAN on 12 Nov 1867 in Abscota, Michigan. Louisa (daughter of Rev Alford LYMAN and Matilda MCCRORY) was born on 1 Jul 1828 in New York; died on 23 May 1914 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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30. | Charlotte WIGGINS (14.Olive3, 8.Sarah2, 1.David1) was born about 1830 in Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
Family/Spouse: John King GODFREY. John (son of Elijah GODFREY and Catharine SLAWSON) was born on 10 Jun 1815 in Bloomingburg, Orange County, New York; died on 8 Sep 1884 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Oscar E. GODFREY (19.Nathan3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 10 Sep 1833 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; died on 31 Oct 1905 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1880, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1900, Living with mother in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
Family/Spouse: Anna Elizabeth SHEPARD. Anna was born on 17 Sep 1850 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; died on 17 Sep 1894 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Malvina Esther GODFREY (19.Nathan3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in Jul 1837 in New York; died on 24 May 1922 in Batavia, New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with husband in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1880, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1900, Living with mother in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
Malvina married Charles E. PEASE before 1860. Charles was born about 1834 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 71. Celia PEASE
was born about 1866 in New York.
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33. | Eli Nathan GODFREY (19.Nathan3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 25 Sep 1839 in Elba, New York; died on 22 Jan 1897 in Elba, New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
Eli married Carrie HUNN in 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 72. Charles GODFREY
was born in 1869 in Elba, New York; died in 1910.
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34. | Andrew Bradish GODFREY (19.Nathan3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 5 Aug 1843 in Elba, Genesee Co., New York; died on 7 May 1913 in Batavia, Genesee Co., New York; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Elba, Genesee Co., New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
Notes:
Name:
As a young man he lived in New York City and for the jewelry firm of Tiffany & Co. In 1862, he returned to Elba, bought a farm, and raised his family. Of a religious disposition his boyhood Bible is still in existence with the inscription on the flyleaf: "Earned when boy weeding garden during harvest."
Family/Spouse: Ellen MCCRORY. Ellen was born on 12 Sep 1844; died on 20 Jul 1891 in Batavia, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Adell CLARK. Adell was born in 1856; died on 24 May 1941 in Batavia, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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35. | George H. GODFREY (20.Alonzo3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 16 Sep 1839 in Genesee County, New York; died on 24 Jan 1925 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with grandparents, Elijah Godfrey, in Stafford, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1870, Living in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana
- Census: 1880, Living in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana
- Census: 1900, Living in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana
- Census: 1910, Living in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana
- Census: 1920, Living with son, Harry, in Warren, Marion Co., Indiana
Notes:
Name:
He died in New Albany, Indiana where he was a Western union telegraph operator. As a boy he lived in the home of his uncle, George Porter Godfrey.
George married Emma L. JOHNSON in 1862 in New Albany, Indiana. Emma was born on 10 Oct 1844 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana; died on 1 Nov 1914 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana; was buried in Possible at Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 75. Harry Augustus GODFREY
was born on 24 Jun 1864 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana ; died in May 1939 in Indianapolis, Marion Co.,Indiana; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Warren Park, Marion Co., Indiana.
- 76. Jennie GODFREY
was born on 28 Aug 1866 in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana; died on 5 Aug 1949; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.
- 77. Carrie GODFREY
was born in Feb 1868 in New Albany, Indiana; died after 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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36. | Harriet GODFREY (20.Alonzo3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 20 May 1842; died on 4 Apr 1874 in Mitchell, Indiana. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with grandparents, Eijah Godfrey, in Stafford, Genesee Co, New York
- Census: 1860, Living with Uncle Nathan Godfrey, in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
Family/Spouse: David LEE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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37. | James Douglas GODFREY (20.Alonzo3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in 1843 in Genesee County, New York; died on 12 Jul 1910 in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; was buried in Troy Cemetery, Welshfield, Geauga Co., Ohio. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1870, Living with the Ziba Harrington family in Ohio
- Census: 1880, Living in Auburn, Geauga Co., Ohio
- Census: 1910, Living in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Notes:
Name:
As a child he went to Ohio to live with his grandparents, John and Achsah Douglas, who lived in Troy, Ohio. In 1878 he and his family moved to a farm near Auburn Corners and later to Welshfield, Ohio; his declining years were spent in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
James married Harriet E. HARRINGTON in 1869 in Troy, Ohio. Harriet was born in 1847 in Ohio; died in 1936; was buried in Troy Cemetery, Welshfield, Geauga Co., Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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39. | Oliver W. GODFREY (21.David3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 3 Sep 1838 in Genesee County, New York; died on 2 Aug 1906 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living with son, William, in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
Marshall Daily Chronicle
Marshall, Michigan
August 3, 1906
Page 3
---Oliver H. Godfrey of Ceresco, died Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.C. Phelps, in Battle Creek, of dropsy. Mr. Godfrey was sixty-eight years of age, having been born in Batavia, N.Y., and coming to Michigan in the early forties, settling in Marshall. He leaves a brother, James Godfrey of Pontiac, and sisters, Mrs. E.A. Allen and Mrs. E.T. Vary of Battle Creek, as well as a son, William in Ceresco, and his daughter, Mrs. Phelps. The funeral will be held at the Ceresco Baptist church Sunday morning.
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Marshall Daily News
Marshall, Michigan
August 10, 1906
Page 2
---Oliver W. Godfrey, was born at Elba, Genesee County, York state Sept. 3, 1838. He was the oldest son of David and Isabelle Godfrey. They moved to Michigan Dec. 1, 1853 and settled on a farm one mile east of Ceresco where he grew up to manhood. He married E. Miranda Neubre March 2, 1861 and bought a farm in Emmett three miles west of the village. To them were born two children who survive him, Mrs. Willard Phelps of Battle Creek and William Godfrey of Ceresco. He also leaves one brother James Godfrey of Lansing; Mrs. E.P. Vary and Mrs. Edwin Allen both of both of Battle Creek. His wife died Nov. 13, 1897 since which he has lived most of the time in the village.
---He died on Thursday Aug. 2nd at his daughter's in Battle Creek. The remains were brought here and the funeral was held in the Baptist church Sunday at 10:00, Rev. Mr. Carey conducting the service at the church.
---He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge here and also of the Encampment of Battle Creek. His brother Odd Fellows from here and Battle Creek took charge and accompanied the remains to Oakridge cemetery where they were laid to rest in the family lot, after the beautiful service rendered at the grave by the Odd Fellows.
---Mr. Godfrey was a faithful attendant at church and Sunday school for forty years. He was a kind father, a good neighbor and strictly honest in all his dealings. He will be long remembered by a host of friends and neighbors with whom he came in touch for over fifty years.
Oliver married Emily Miranda NEWBRE on 6 Mar 1861 in Calhoun County, Michigan. Emily was born on 2 Oct 1842 in Sandstone, Michigan; died on 13 Nov 1897 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Newbre Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 82. Dora Amelia GODFREY
was born on 11 Nov 1868 in S. Emmett Township, Michigan; died on 20 Mar 1923 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 83. William David GODFREY
was born on 18 Oct 1875 in S. Emmett Township, Michigan ; died on 30 Jan 1923 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
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40. | Corwin D. GODFREY (21.David3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 22 Apr 1843 in Genesee County, New York; died on 18 Aug 1904 in Calhoun County, Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Coal Dealer
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co. Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan
Corwin married Emma E. KINCAID in 1865. Emma was born on 1 Nov 1843 in New York; died on 2 May 1901 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 84. Elfie GODFREY
was born on 26 Aug 1868; died on 1 Nov 1878; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 85. Maude Mabel GODFREY
was born in Mar 1872 in Michigan.
- 86. David GODFREY
was born in 1879 in Michigan.
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41. | James H. GODFREY (21.David3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in Oct 1848 in Genesee County, New York; died in 1910 in Calhoun County, Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
James married Agnes A. HADWIN on 29 Oct 1879 in Fredonia, Calhoun Co., Michigan, and was divorced before 1895. Agnes was born on 2 Feb 1858 in Newton, Michigan; died on 20 Dec 1933 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 87. David GODFREY
was born on 21 Feb 1880 in Michigan; died on 4 Sep 1881 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 88. Vern M. GODFREY
was born on 8 Jul 1882 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; died on 20 Dec 1952 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 89. Ralph Erwin GODFREY
was born on 21 Mar 1888 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; died on 7 Apr 1899 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
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James married Charlotte M. VAN ETTEN on 8 Jul 1895 in Calhoun County, Michigan. Charlotte was born in Apr 1871 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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42. | Matilda GODFREY (21.David3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in Oct 1848 in New York; died on 25 Feb 1924 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Elba, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living with husband in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living with husband in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Family/Spouse: Edmund Perry VARY. Edmund was born in May 1849 in New York; died in Jun 1926 in Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 90. Dr. Clarence G. VARY
was born on 2 Feb 1874 in Michigan; died on 7 Apr 1910 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
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43. | Mary Isabelle GODFREY (21.David3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in Feb 1860 in Michigan; died on 4 Jun 1922 in Battle Creek, Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michgian
- Census: 1900, Living with husband in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living with husband in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living with husband in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Mary married Edwin Albert ALLEN on 4 Oct 1876 in Fredonia, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Edwin was born in Jun 1855 in Hartford, Connecticut; died in 1934; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 91. Lucy Ethel ALLEN
was born on 21 Jan 1879 in Michigan; died on 21 Oct 1898 in Michigan.
- 92. Matilda Vary ALLEN
was born on 10 May 1880 in Michigan; died on 26 Feb 1932 in Sea Island, Glynn Co., Georgia; was buried in Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery, Saint Simons Island, Glynn Co., Georgia.
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44. | William H. GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 23 Feb 1841 in Genesee County, New York; died on 31 Oct 1919 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
in 1844, he moved to Michigan with his father and attended Albion College. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Co. E, 20th Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf.; in a service covering four years he participated in the Battle of Horse-shoe Bend, the Siege of Vicksburg, and other engagements. Later he bought the homestead of his father, John King Godfrey, consisting of several hundred acres, situated north of Parma. Also, he was prominent in church affairs, being for many years a Trustee of the North Parma Methodist Church.
William married Sarah ANDERSON on 21 Nov 1866 in Parma, Michigan. Sarah was born on 27 Apr 1843 in Michigan; died on 17 May 1914 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 93. Edna Jennie GODFREY
was born in 1868 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in 1872 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 94. Lucius Henry GODFREY
was born on 4 May 1869 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 12 Jul 1943 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 95. Susan A. GODFREY
was born on 10 Apr 1871 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in 1946 in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 96. Infant GODFREY
was born on 23 Feb 1873 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in Nov 1875 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 97. Herbert H. GODFREY
was born on 18 Feb 1877 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in 1945; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 98. Carrie M. GODFREY
was born on 12 Oct 1874 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in 1949 in Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 99. Mabel E. GODFREY
was born on 11 Mar 1881 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in 1947; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 100. John King GODFREY
was born on 1 Feb 1883 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan.
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45. | Jasper R. GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 3 Oct 1842 in BataviaGenesee County, New York; died on 14 Apr 1905 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
Like his brother, William, he accompanied his father to Michigan in 1844, and likewise served in the Civil War in Co. A, 1st Mich. Reg. of Engineers; he was with Gen. Sherman on his memorable March to the Sea. After the war he settled in Parma where he conducted a hardware business for many years and was Postmaster under Pres. Harrison.
Jasper R. Godfrey is a native of the state of New York, having been born in Genesee county, October 3, 1842, the son of John K. and Susan (Randall) Godfrey, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Vermont. They were married in New York and resided there a number of years before moving to Michigan. They located in Jackson county in 1844, upon a farm in Parma- township, which remained their home until their death. She died in December, 1871, at the age of fifty-three years, while his death occurred September 14, 1884, when in his seventieth year. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom are living: At~the time of his death John K. Godfrey was the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of valuable land, besides much personal property. All of his land had been cleared and improved, most of the work having been done by his own labor. In politics he was first a Whig, later a Republican, and though never aspiring to public place, he was elected and served as township treasurer and highway commissioner, each a number of years. In religion he was a Baptist and died in the faith and fellowship of that church. The paternal grandparents of the subject were Elijah and Catharine (Slauson) Godfrey, natives of New York, who came to Jackson county in the evening of their life to be near their children and grandchildren. Here they died many years ago, having endeared themselves, not only to their own people, but to a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The maternal grandfather of the subject was Noah Randall, a native of Vermont, where he was reared and educated. In middle life he moved to New York and there the remaining years of his life were spent.
On his father's farm the early days of the life of Jasper R. Godfrey were occupied in the usual work assigned to youths in the rural districts. He attended the common schools of the neighborhood and profited so well by the instruction received that few of his age were better versed in all of the branches taught than he was when the end of his school days came. A careful survey of the situation convinced him that life on the farm furnished ample opportunity for the exercise of his talents and for eight years he devoted himself to the labors of an agriculturist. In 1874 he decided to embark on a mercantile career, and, accordingly, opened up a hardware and agricultural implement house in Parma. It proved to meet a long felt want, for it prospered from the beginning, its patronage increasing year by year. In 1900 pressing demand made it necessary for Mr. Godfrey to add a stock of groceries, the demands upon which have been great and persistent.
During the administration of President Harrison Mr. Godfrey was commissioned postmaster of the village of Parma and discharged the duties of the office very efficiently until obliged to make room for a follower of the opposite political faith.
The military career of Mr. Godfrey is brief; but it was quite interesting and most worthy. In August, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, First Regiment Michigan Engineers and Mechanics. The regiment was one that had already seen much service, so there was little delay in getting it to the enemy's country. Although out only ten, months from the time Mr. Godfrey became a member of it, the regiment saw much service and was in many trying positions. It was with Sherman on the memorable march through Georgia to the sea, and also through the Carolinas to Washington, D. C. The regiment were between Raleigh and Golds- boro at the time of the surrender of General Lee. The subject estimates that they traveled on foot more than fourteen hundred miles, stopping frequently to exchange compliments with the enemy through the muzzles of their muskets.
On the 15th day of December, 1865, J. R. Godfrey was united in marriage to Miss Helen Chapel, a native of Michigan, born in 1846. Her parents were Lorenzo Dowe and Margaret (Clapp) Chapel, who were among the early pioneer settlers of Jackson county. To Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey three children were born, viz: John D. died at five years of age; Edith C. and Irving J. On September 19, 1873, Mrs. Helen Godfrey departed this life, leaving to her bereaved husband the care of their two helpless little children, the oldest of whom was little more than six years, old. October 2f, 1875, Mr. Godfrey was again married, his bride on this occasion being Alice M. Dates, a native of Wisconsin. Her parents were John and (VanValin) Dates, natives of New York. This union has proved felicitous and congenial and the home life of the family is all that could be desired.
In politics Mr. Godfrey is a Republican. He believes it to be the duty of every good citizen to interest himself actively in political affairs on behalf of good government and the public welfare. He is himself always active, particularly during political campaigns, and has frequently been a delegate to the county conventions of his party. To the office of township clerk he was elected, some years ago, qualified and served one term, and he was also a member of the board of education of the village of Parma eight years. He is a member of a number of fraternal societies, viz: Parma Lodge No. 183, Free and Accepted Masons, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Modern Woodmen of America, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Eastern Star and to Simon A. Downer Post No. 374, Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs. Godfrey also belongs to the Eastern Star. Mr. Godfrey is a man of keen business foresight and good judgment, whose labors in the community redound greatly to the public good.
DeLands History of Jackson, Michigan
Posted On find A Grave
Jasper married Helen M. CHAPEL on 15 Dec 1865 in Parma, Michigan. Helen was born in 1846; died in 1873; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 101. John D. GODFREY
was born in 1867; died in 1873; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
- 102. Edith GODFREY
was born on 2 Sep 1869 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 12 Jan 1901 in Jackson County, Michigan.
- 103. Irving J. GODFREY
was born on 15 Oct 1871 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 29 Mar 1928 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
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Jasper married Alice M. DATES on 23 Oct 1875 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Alice was born on 2 Jun 1842 in Beloit, Wisconsin; died on 5 Jan 1928 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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46. | Margaret Jennie GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 20 Sep 1844 in Michigan; died on 19 Apr 1899 in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with husband in Sandstone, Jackson Co, Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
Family/Spouse: Orlin Smith DEAN. Orlin was born on 7 Jul 1838 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 22 Feb 1919 in Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 104. Nathan Godfrey DEAN
was born on 24 May 1869 in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan; died on 2 Feb 1936 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.
- 105. Susan Elvira DEAN
was born in May 1876 in Michigan; died in 1963; was buried in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.
- 106. John Godfrey DEAN
was born on 16 Mar 1877 in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan; died on 1 Jan 1962 in Orange County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.
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47. | Melinda Catherine GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 17 Jul 1847 in Michigan; died on 11 Feb 1918; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Tompkins, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with husband in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Springport, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living with husband in Sandstone, Jackson Co. Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living with daughter, Grace Taylor, in chelsea, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
Melinda married Lewis Gilmore BROWN about 1870. Lewis was born in Nov 1845 in Michigan; died on 3 Jan 1918 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Tompkins, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 107. Helen L. BROWN
was born on 15 May 1876 in Springport, Jackson Co., Michigan; died after 1940.
- 108. Grace Mildred BROWN
was born on 19 Nov 1879 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 9 Nov 1954; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.
- 109. L. Karl BROWN
was born on 21 Feb 1884 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan.
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48. | Emma GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 16 Oct 1852 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 19 Oct 1889 in Albion, 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
- Census: 1880, Living with father and step-mother in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
Emma married Eli H. HALLOCK on 17 Apr 1872 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Eli was born about 1850 in Springport, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Frank A. HAUN. Frank was born on 15 Feb 1852 in Michigan; died on 17 Feb 1897 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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49. | Capt. Colonel Fremont B. GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in Sep 1856 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 19 Nov 1937 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with father and step-mother in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Albion, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Albion, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living in Albion, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1930, Living in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California
Family/Spouse: Harriet S. THOMPSON. Harriet was born on 26 Jul 1861 in New York; died on 4 Mar 1954; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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50. | Katie S. GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 30 Mar 1859 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 9 Mar 1931 in Chelsea, Washtenaw 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
- Census: 1880, Living with husband in Unadella, Livingston Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living with husband in Sylvan, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living with husband in Sylvan, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living in Chelsea, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
- Census: 1930, Living in Chelsea, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
Family/Spouse: Homer G. IVES. Homer was born in Nov 1850 in Michigan; died on 24 Dec 1913 in Sylvan, Washtenaw Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 111. Wort G. IVES
was born on 16 Jan 1881 in Madella, Livingston Co., Michigan.
- 112. Wirt G. IVES
was born on 30 Mar 1882 in Udadilla, Washtenaw Co., Michigan; died in Jan 1974 in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.
- 113. Infant IVES
was born on 4 May 1884 in Unadilla, Livingston Co., Michigan; died on 5 May 1884 in Unadilla, Livingston Co., Michigan.
- 114. Edna M. IVES
was born in Oct 1885 in Michigan.
- 115. Jennie D. IVES
was born on 18 May 1887 in Unadilla, Livingston Co., Michigan.
- 116. Roy C. IVES
was born on 13 Mar 1889 in Unadilla, Livingston Co., Michigan; died in Feb 1965 in Michigan.
- 117. Samuel IVES
was born on 9 Oct 1893 in Unadilla, Livingston Co., Michigan.
- 118. Louise M. IVES
was born on 16 May 1899 in Unadilla, Livingston Co., Michigan.
- 119. Florence K. IVES
was born in abt. 1901 in Michigan.
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51. | Cassius C. GODFREY (22.John3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 30 Mar 1859 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died on 14 May 1862 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
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52. | Seymour Henry GODFREY (24.Amos3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 14 Feb 1846 in Genesee County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1930 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Stafford, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
He was a farmer, hardware merchant, and a banker. He was likewise postmaster there (Parma, Michigan) for many years.
Seymour married Ella Viola GILLETTE on 20 Mar 1873. Ella (daughter of Orren O. GILLETTE and Addie HIGGINS) was born on 15 Sep 1853 in Springport, Michigan; died on 19 Jan 1929 in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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53. | William Henry GODFREY (24.Amos3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 5 Jun 1848 in Genesee County, New York; died on 19 May 1915 in Santa Cruz, California. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Stafford, Genesee Co., New York
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
William Henry Godfrey had retired to Santa Cruz, California after spending the most of his life as a farmer in Parma, Mich.
William married Alida Higgins GILLETTE on 10 Oct 1871 in Parma, Michigan. Alida (daughter of Orren O. GILLETTE and Addie HIGGINS) was born on 22 Apr 1850 in Sandstone, Michigan; died on 13 Mar 1930 in Santa Cruz, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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55. | Charles H. GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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:
Name:
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:
- 123. 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.
- 124. 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.
- 125. 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.
- 126. 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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56. | Harrison W. GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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:
- 127. Hattie GODFREY
was born on 6 Feb 1874 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 25 Dec 1931 in Elkhart, Indiana.
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57. | Clark Porter GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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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58. | Frank B. GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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:
- 129. Eunice M. GODFREY
was born on 13 Jul 1883 in Parma, Jackson Co. Michigan; died in May 1969 in Wayne Co., Michigan.
- 130. 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.
- 131. Earle GODFREY
was born on 18 Jun 1891 in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan.
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59. | Byron C. GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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:
Name:
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]
Children:
- 132. Emmett GODFREY
was born on 14 Apr 1878.
- 133. Bertha GODFREY
was born on 7 Jun 1880.
- 134. Jonathan GODFREY
was born on 4 Oct 1881 in Eaton County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 1922 in Elkhart, Indiana.
- 135. George Porter GODFREY
was born on 26 Apr 1883 in Eaton County, Michigan; died on 21 Mar 1924 in Monte Vista, Colorado.
- 136. Sophia GODFREY
was born on 1 Apr 1885 in Springport, Michign.
- 137. Beryl GODFREY
was born on 11 Jun 1894 in Elkhart, Indiana.
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Family/Spouse: Carrie SCALES. Carrie was born on 18 Jul 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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60. | Victor Fremont GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) 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:
Name:
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:
- 138. Elmer Clark GODFREY
was born on 21 Aug 1877 in Benton, Berrien Co., Michigan; died after 1940.
- 139. 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:
- 140. Harlow Victor GODFREY
was born on 30 Jun 1891 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan; died in Feb 1973 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
- 141. Warren Simpson GODFREY
was born on 4 Jan 1895 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
- 142. 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.
- 143. Elizabeth GODFREY
was born on 25 Dec 1892 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
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63. | Emma GODFREY (25.George3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born about 1859 in Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan
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64. | Vega J. RHINES (26.Lucinda3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born in 1850 in Michigan; died on 27 Sep 1876; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1850, Living with parents in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Sandstone, jackson Co., Michigan
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65. | Emmet RHINES (26.Lucinda3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 11 Jan 1852 in Michigan; died in Nov 1932; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1860, Living with parents in Sandstone, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1870, Living with parents in Sandstone, jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with parents in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
- Census: 1930, Living in Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan
Notes:
Name:
Emmet Rhines was born January 11, 1852 and has the management of the homestead where he is living with his family and his mother. With the exception of two years spent in railroading, he has from his youth been engaged in agricultural pursuits having assisted his father in redeeming the homestead from the wilderness. He was married May 27, 1883, to Miss Maria, daughter of Zeri ami Elizabeth (Myrick) Wilcox who settled in Sandstone Township during its pioneer days, taking up their abode in the midst of the heavy timber and like the Rhines family in due time making for themselves a comfortable home. The son, as did his
father, votes the straight Republican ticket and for six years in succession he has held the office of Township Clerk. He is a thorough and skillful farmer and while meeting with success financially, is numbered among the leading men of his township. Portrait and biographical album of Jackson County, Michigan 1890
Posted on Find A Grave
Emmet married Maria WILCOX on 27 May 1883. Maria was born on 22 Mar 1851 in Michigan; died on 20 Sep 1910; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 144. Philip J. RHINES
was born on 30 Apr 1891 in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan; died in 1961; was buried in Chapel Cemetery, Sandstone, Jackson Co., Michigan.
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66. | Arthur L. GODFREY (27.Charles3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 26 Sep 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 21 Jul 1896 in Battle Creek, Michigan; was buried in Ceresco Cemetery, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1870, Living with father and step-mother in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Arthur married Cora Elizabeth HULETT in Mar 1880. Cora (daughter of Philo HULETT and Abigail COY) was born on 5 May 1858 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 10 Jan 1955; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 145. Philo H. GODFREY
was born on 6 Aug 1882 in Calhoun County, Michigan; died on 3 Aug 1883.
- 146. Karl Victor GODFREY
was born on 26 Mar 1887 in Calhoun County, Michigan; died on 27 Dec 1972 in Michigan; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan.
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67. | Alice L. GODFREY (27.Charles3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 27 Jan 1856 in Jackson, Jackson Co, Michigan; died on 16 Nov 1939 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1870, Living with father and step-mother in Emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living with husband in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living with husband in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living with husband in Sarasota, Manatee Co., Florida
- Census: 1930, Living in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Alice married Ezra Bryant MURDOCK in abt. 1877 in Michigan. Ezra was born in Jan 1855 in Michigan; died on 16 May 1923 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 147. Charles MURDOCK
was born in Jun 1878 in Michigan.
- 148. Stella M. MURDOCK
was born on 11 Oct 1879 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; died on 28 Nov 1968 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
- 149. Roy L. MURDOCK
was born on 25 Sep 1881 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; died on 3 Jan 1968 in Grass Lake, Jackson Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
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68. | Allen Lamont GODFREY (27.Charles3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 26 Jul 1858 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died on 30 Dec 1928 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1870, Living with father and step-mother in emmett, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1880, Living with father and step-mother in Emmett, Calhoun co., Michigan
- Census: 1900, Living in Marengo, Calhoun Co, Michigan
- Census: 1910, Living in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan
- Census: 1920, Living in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan
Allen married Susan Alice LONG on 22 Nov 1882 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan. Susan was born in 1862 in Marengo, Michigan; died on 14 Oct 1937 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 150. Mary Ellen GODFREY
was born on 9 Dec 1884 in Marengo, Calhoun Co., Michigan; died on 16 Mar 1958 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.
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69. | Alfred L. GODFREY (27.Charles3, 10.Elijah2, 1.David1) was born on 26 Jul 1858 in Jackson County, Michigan; died on 10 Oct 1859 in Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Parma, Jackson Co., Michigan. |
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