I'm seeking information on Godbees that moved from Georgia to Alabama in the early 1800's. My greatgreatgrandfather William M. Godby was born in Alabama in 1844. He married Margaret Clarissa Smith in 1865 in Lawrence County, Alabama. On all of the Texas Censuses William states both of his parents are from Georgia. We have not been able to pinpoint who William M. Godby's parents were. There is a possibility that either Henry Godby or Green Godby from Franklin and Lawrence County Alabama could be William M. Godby's father. There seems to be a connection between Henry Godby and Green Godby. They may be brothers. I do know for sure that Green Godby was born in Georgia to Samuel Godbee and Elizabeth Moore. For some reason most of the Georgia Godbees changed their name to Godby after moving to Alabama. William M. Godby moved to Texas after 1870 with his wife and children. If any one has any information that could help me with this family , I would appreciate it.

Cheryl Curry Bonner