Godfrey - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Godfrey/Steptoe in Surrey/Jent, England

hazelpg — 2009-11-05 21:29:32Z

Hi

Ann Godfrey Married William Steptoe in Kent - registered in Sevenoaks.

Paul Godfrey (or friend of) California, USA

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-11-04 18:28:12Z

Hi,

I am trying to contact Paul Godfrey re Godfrey Family Tree. Haven't heard from Paul for a number of weeks, so Paul, or friend of Paul who first noticed the original search and made contact with Paul to email me, can you please make contact again to see if Paul is ok.

John

Re: Charles Albert Godfrey

michaeldavies45 — 2009-10-31 19:50:31Z

Hi Helen. The 1891 census has a Charles A Godfrey listed as being born about 1888 in Warwickshire to a Frank A and an Ada S Godfrey. A birth was also registered for a Charles Albert Godfrey in Kings Norton in 1887. Hope this is of some help.
Mike

Re: CEDRIC VALENTINE GODFREY

williamgulliford — 2009-10-29 00:24:07Z

If you are still interested in contacting descendents of CV Godfrey, I am one of his great grandsons and hope I can help.

with good wishes

William Gulliford

Re: william godrey Serena Joy

eejay162 — 2009-10-28 19:16:40Z

I am looking for the parents and grandparents of Serena Joy Godfrey. I think her father's name was Howard Joy, but I could have that wrong. Do you have any information on Howard and his ancestors? My first cousin's husband is from this line. His mother was Julia Godfrey, a daughter of Serena.

Godfrey (Albert Fredrick William) b 1924

johncrawley4 — 2009-10-25 15:55:10Z

I would be interested to hear from anyone who may have any info on Albert Godfrey. born in Hatherleigh North Devon in march 1920. he left England with his Father Edward George to the USA via Canada in 1924.I belive he may have returned to England with his Family after the death of his Father in 1954/55, and stayed for a while with friends in Bristol. he may have then moved to another area poss Herefordshire.
I would be interested to hear from anyone who may have a connection as my search has come to a stop, but there has been many interesting finds along the way which may be of interest to any living relative of Alberts. John

Godfrey (Edward George) b1895 Kent

johncrawley4 — 2009-10-24 10:59:06Z

Hi I would be interested in anyone who may have a connection with Edward George Godfrey b 1897 in Kent poss Dover, he then moved to North Devon,he left this area in 1924 bound for the USA via Canada,he travelled with his son ALBERT FREDRICK WILLAIM b 1924, and his Mother MARY (nee BRANDRICK). I know he passed away in 1954 in the USA. I would be interested in any connections with this search as we have had some very interesting feedback from the USA and would like to further the search to anyone esp in the UK
John.

Re: missing Godfrey relative

nuresehawn — 2009-10-23 17:52:51Z

I would love to speak with anyone in this thread. I am related and the namesake of Mr. Commodore Godfrey. My e-mail address is nurseshawn@ctc.net

Re: reply to question about Commodore Godfrey

sgodfrey190 — 2009-10-22 19:34:46Z

My name is Shawn commodore Godfrey, and I believe this person is my name sake. I can only assume we are family.

Shawn

Charles Albert Godfrey

hjsmith11 — 2009-09-30 21:30:53Z

Hi
I've just started researching my family tree & i'm stuck already. My nan never knew her mum and saw her father rarely. I can't find a birth or death certificate! we do have a copy of the marriage certificate which tells me this much:

Charles Albert Godfrey; Born: C1890
No father or mother on certificate!

Married Nellie Moxon: 31-03-1920 - Hammersmith register office
1920 working as a motor fitter? & living in Glenthorne Road, Hammersmith.

Please can anyone help me find out anything??
Thankyou
Helen

Re: Godfrey Family - California

johncrawley4 — 2009-09-29 23:29:15Z

Hi no I dont think there is a connection, whilst the search starts in Hatherleigh North Devo, which I think is not far from Ot St Mary my Bodfrey originated in Kent

Tanks john

Re: Frederick Strauss Godfrey, Janesville WI 1878

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-29 17:17:45Z

Hi,
Sorry I can't help. My Godfreys came from Ottery St Mary, in Devon, England.
Good Luck,
Sue.

Re: Frederick Strauss Godfrey, Janesville WI 1878

monkeytoes39986 — 2009-09-28 18:33:05Z

hello, i am frederick strauss godfrey's great-grandson. my grandfather was Marvin, who passed in january of 2003. my father is lamont and i was named after frederick strauss. my parents changed the strauss to Jon. would like as much info about my name-sake that i can.

Re: Godfrey Family - California

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-27 14:02:55Z

Hi, Do your Godfrey's originally come from Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England?
If so please get in touch.
Thanks,
Sue.

Re: Godfrey Family - California

richardy157 — 2009-09-26 20:10:49Z

My G. Grandparents were
Ethel Cathey Wilkinson, d. of Iramintie Cathey (upper Mattole Tribe) b. Oct 31, 1886 d. Dec 16 1978

married to

James Ross Godrey of Yuba, s. of James Pitts Godfrey and Lydia M. Eddy, b. Mar 28, 1877 d. Feb. 25, 1963

Re: Edward George Godfrey/May Newby

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-26 19:56:16Z

Hi, Do your Godfrey's come from Ottery St Mary?
If so please reply.
Kindest Regards,
Sue.

Edward George Godfrey/May Newby

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-09-25 08:57:51Z

Looking for judithwalmsley29 who has a May Newby in her tree. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Hypson Newby and married to Edward George Godfrey (1897-1954). He was my grandfather! Please contact me at nickybrown@waitrose.com as I would love to know more.

Thanks
John

Albert William Godfrey died 2004 Herefordshire Shropshire

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-09-23 12:52:27Z

Am trying to trace my uncle (Albert William James Godfrey, born in Devon 1920). Have found an Albert William Godfrey who died in Herefordshire Shropshire in 2004 - is there any connection? My Albert was the son of Edward George Godfrey and both left for Canada/America in about 1924. Edward went on to have another son, Paul born in 1952 and so far I am unable to trace Edward or Albert. Is it possible that Albert returned to the UK? Would be grateful if anyone out there can help.

John

Re: Joseph Joel Godfrey-Elizabeth Shall Godfrey

jmsweets — 2009-07-02 05:15:25Z

How could I get a copy of the picture you mentioned that shows Harriet(Godfrey) Blanton with her husband, Napoleon Blanton? I would be happy to pay for copying and postage.

My e-mail address is: jmsweets@sunflower.com

William Godfrey 1829-1903 Somerset - help!!

juliegreen58 — 2009-08-07 21:52:36Z

Hello, I am trying to find William's parents. William was married to Matilda Mitchell b 1830 in Somerset. I thought his parents were William Godfrey b 1786-1841 and Ann Dibble 1792-1844 and so entered all the relevant names into my family tree. Then a distant relative came up with some different parents for William and so now I have to find out which ones are the right ones!! Can anybody help please? There are so many Williams from the same time and they all like to change their birth year and place! (whats new there then?!)
Anyway, any help would be great.
Best Wishes to all
Julie

Paul Godfrey's Relatives - half brother to Albert William James Godfrey

johncrawley4 — 2009-08-05 15:43:53Z

Help! Are there any relatives out there of Paul Godfrey. Believe he may now be deceased and originated in the States. In 2002 he was looking for his half-brother, Albert Frederick William James Godfrey and Albert's father, Edward George Godfrey. Edward was originally born in England and went to the USA via Canada in about 1923. He married May Newby, who may well be Paul's mother. My mother was Albert's sister and I am desperately trying to find any living relatives of his. If there are any out there, please contact me.

John

William Thomas Godfrey (Tommy) Manchester England

lynettetubb — 2009-07-22 03:51:20Z

Looking for a Family Tree containing names: Annie Elizabeth (nee Carter) Godfrey, Leonard Carter, Rosie Carter and Florence (nee Carter) Kilpatrick and Tommy Carter (William Thomas Carter jr). Parents to this group of people are Rebecca (nee Duff) and Tom Carter senior. Annie Elizabeth Is Tommy Godfrey's mother.

Re: Godfrey Family Tree

jnitch — 2009-07-27 17:58:50Z

John SIbley Godfrey's daughter, Mary Ann Nason (Abbott Sibley Godfrey) is my g-g-g-grandmother. Does anyone have any info on her? Or photos?

I've got family bibles, photos and books if anyone needs anything.

Alfred Godfrey

culver5959 — 2009-09-20 12:56:02Z

Looking for my Grandfather Alfred Godfrey, I am guessing he was from the Bermondsey/Southwark/Greenwich area of London UK, born about 1885. He lived in the Bermondsey area of London and possibly moved to Canada in the mid 50's. A family member was a Joseph Peter Godfrey dob 1857'ish from GLASTONBURY, Somerset, UK. Joseph parents were William & Elizer Godfrey and Anne & Edwin B, siblings.
Joseph married a Mary Jane ? from Greenwich in 1881. They were boarders at 297 Lynton Road, Bermondsey, in 1911.
Are these connected to anyone on this board, if so I would be very pleased to make contact.
Alan

William GODFREY Yarmouth

bluegrace — 2009-06-29 12:49:42Z

William GODFREY born 1847, Yarmouth Norfolk and his son James GODFREY born 1873/4 Erith Kent were together on the census in 1891 in Middlesbrough. However I am unable to find a birth record for James or a marriage record for William. There's apossibility that James was born at sea but the dates and ages don't quite tally. Any ideas gratefully received.

Marion J. Ralph Johnson Godfrey, age 81,daughter of ,Andrew and Claira Bottomley Ralph.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-05-21 04:08:11Z

Marion J. Ralph Johnson Godfrey
Marion J. Ralph Johnson Godfrey, age 81,
passed away Tuesday morning May 19, 2009 at the Hamot Medical Center. She was born in Erie July 4, 1927, a daughter of the late Andrew and Claira Bottomley Ralph. She resided at Brevillier Village in Harborcreek Township. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Foster Johnson and William Ross Godfrey, and two brothers, Alex and Norm Ralph. She is survived by her three children; David Johnson and his wife, Judy of Harborcreek, Dellann Frost and her husband, James of Nashua, N.H., Deborah Marlor and her husband, Hugh of Boise, Idaho, her stepchildren; Barbara Lucore and her husband, Lowell of Edinboro, Patricia Cass and her husband, Cliff of Harborcreek and William Godfrey and his wife, Linda of Nashville, Tenn. Many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive. Marion was a longtime member of the Harborcreek First Presbyterian Church. She retired from Erie General Electric. She graduated from Lawrence Park High School. Marion was a member of the Shiloh Chapter Lodge # 153 Order of the Eastern Star. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting and sewing and was famous throughout her family for her buttermilk pancakes. Friends may call at the G. R. Bailey Funeral Home, 4396 Iroquois Avenue, Lawrence Park, Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted there Friday morning at 11 a.m. Interment Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers memorials may me made to the Harborcreek First Presbyterian Church, 6724 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, Pa 16421.
Erie PA,Times-News from 5/20 to 5/21/2009,

First Presbyterian Church. "

Re: Calling all you Godfreys

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-10 14:52:40Z

Hi Stella,
My Godfrey's came from Ottery St Mary in Devon, I am sorry but I haven't come across anyone of the name you mentioned, Good Luck with your search.
Best Wishes,
Sue.(Rogers).

Re: Calling all you Godfreys

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-09 16:55:48Z

Hi Rachel,
My Godfrey's are from Devon also!
Ottery St Mary?
Would like to hear from you.
Thanks, Kindest Regards,
Sue Rogers.

Re: Calling all you Godfreys

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-09 16:40:56Z

Hi Sarah,
My grandmother Ivy Alice Godfrey came from Devon, she was born in 1896, the daughter of Arthur John Godfrey born 1870 in Ottery St. Mary.
Would this be of any interest to you?
Kindest Regards,
Sue.(Rogers).

Arthur John Godfrey.

brynhyfryd — 2009-09-09 16:34:32Z

My gt grandfather Arthur John Godfrey was born in Ottery St. Mary, Devon in 1870, up until WW1 he worked on the railway. On the 1911 Census he is living with his family: Wife Alice Keen Collet, born 1871 Reading, Berkshire, my grandmother Ivy Alice Godfrey born 1896, Hilda Ethel Godfrey b1898 and Percy Leonard Godfrey born 1901.
Arthur was listed as Station Master Gunnislake. They lived at Sandhill, Gunnislake. Any info please.
Thanks.

Mary Ann Godfrey b.1819/20 Taunton Somerset England - help

neilaxe1 — 2009-05-27 12:09:09Z

This is my great-great-great grandparent, and I am trying to track further back.

I know she married Joseph Batt in 1849 in Somerset, and they had 5 children, of which my great-great grandparent Ellen is the oldest, and she was born out of wedlock. I have found Mary Ann in the 1851, 61, 71 and 91 censuses.

According to some hints I have seen, her parents were William Godfrey and Mary Godfrey but I don't think that is right as although they had a number of children the evidence does not really support a Mary and their child called Ann went on to marry a differeent man and have plenty of children by him.

Can anyone help?

Re: hey ?help?

neilaxe1 — 2009-05-27 11:54:30Z

The name "Godfrey" comes from "son of Geoffrey" and is reasonably common medieval name through much of Western Europe with plenty of variants such as "Geoffrey" "Gerrald" "Jerrald" "Jeffrey" and so on.

As such there is unlikely to be a single common ancestor to trace back to, and likewise it is likely that over the years several different Godfrey's have left Europe for the Americas.

In order to track ancestors of Robert Godfrey it would be helpful if you have some more information like likely birth dates. Good luck with the project.

Neil

Re: Please help put this family together

neilaxe1 — 2009-05-27 11:32:15Z

Hi, I hope you've figured it out by now, but I would say the first step is to figure out where you think some of these people are likely to have lived, (and say so here, so as folks can maybe see how they fit into their trees or records).

Assuming it's the US or UK then you should be able to track some of them through the census records.

Neil

Wanton Godfrey 1798-1866

kbrownst — 2009-08-03 00:03:40Z

a picture of this gravestone has been posted at:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=81...;

Willie Andrew Godfrey

AmItheonly1 — 2009-06-03 09:27:19Z

alconbury is in england, his son & I have very little information to go on about this man as his mother has only told what is displayed in the first message, and he has never met him, i have his sargent id number from the time he was in the airforce if that helps but as far as hobbies, physical descriptions of him, the birthdate is not known and he doesnt have any info on his social security number I do know what from researching that "willie" has had several addresses in atlanta georgia and has had several roomates over the years i have found different phone numbers through researching and all hve been shut off... if i can dig through any more info from his son i will let you know his son is 36 right now and has been searching with many dead ends....

Willie Andrew Godfrey

AmItheonly1 — 2009-06-03 09:26:52Z

Seeking any knowledge on the info or whereabouts of Willie Andrew Godfrey he was born in Georgia and based in Alconbury in 1970-1979 as an airforce sargent#258765864 I am currently assisting his son find him, if there is any info please email me at babtuesday@aim.com thx

Re: Calling all you Godfreys

pilling1830 — 2009-09-10 11:41:09Z

hi my mother is sarah lillian godfrey we are trying to find her father we dont think her mom and dad where married thy lived in machester upper brook street he dead october 8th 1929 age 55 he was hit by a bus. my mom said he didnt come from manchester he had a southern acccent but where from we dont no although she thought it sounded around london way mybe.her family did think he may have hade a family else where. not much to go on i know but if you have any information i would be very greatfull yours stella

Re: Frederick Strauss Godfrey, Janesville WI 1878

rickjan119 — 2009-08-30 23:56:11Z

Merlon was my husband, Richard Godfrey's uncle. Was wondering if you had any pictures?

Henry Godfrey

lego: — 2009-09-08 10:51:30Z

Looking for info on marriage of Henry Godfrey & Martha Turner abt 1880 poss Norfolk or Pocklington Yorks area

Sydney Robert Godfrey

Brenda_Godfrey — 2009-08-15 15:38:52Z

I am looking for my husbands Grandfather Sydney Robert Godfrey. He married Gertrude Woodhall (can't find marriage date)and my father in law William Robert Godfrey was born in July 1910 in Conway Carnarvon Wales. Other children were Ted, Rose and Eileen. Eileen married and went to Canada. Rose lived in Allfarthing Lane Wandsworth in the 1950s. I beleive there were other siblings but we have no names.

Re: Charles E. Godfrey and Flossy Pelky

sasseysmom — 2009-09-21 07:56:26Z

Harrison Godfrey had 15 step brothers & sisters. Charles Godfrey was his real father, Flossie was his step mother.I am trying to find out more on Harrison.

Re: godfrey from manchester jamaica wi

lindawilliamson92 — 2009-08-02 21:06:44Z

Hello Charlene,
Just thought I would jot you a note to see how you are doing and if you found out any more information about the Godfreys of Manchester, Jamaica, W.I. I think I told you that I went to JA in 2005 to do research and stayed in Mandeville with a cousin (a Godfrey), spoke with many relatives, but could not find any information on my grandfather, Herbert Bean Godfrey, except that he originated in Wales, British Isles and probably came to JA during the mid to late 1800's. If you have any more info please drop me a line. Hope you are well, Linda Williamson (Godfrey) Nelson

Re: Godfreys of London 1600 -1850, Gunmakers

eigodfrey1 — 2009-06-08 01:22:43Z

I just saw your note of Nov. 2007 about Godfreys of east London. My Godfrey ancestors also were in Watlington before they moved to London. They also were gunmakers. Are we connected?
E. Godfrey

Godfrey in Hunts & Cambs

mickcooper1 — 2009-08-14 15:23:26Z

Hello, I am looking for help or advice please.

I am searching for details of John & Anne Godfrey who are shown as the parents of Thomas Godfrey christened 22/5/1785 in Bluntisham. Their descendants maintained a considerable presence in this area for a long time afterwards & I would be very pleased to hear from anyone with the same interest in this family.

I can see on IGI a marriage between a John Godfrey & an Anne Fordham 11/1/1781 at Knapwell, Cambs. They seemed to have moved from Knapwell to Bluntisham (see chr of William West Godfrey 1782 Knapwell & later christening of second William West Godfrey at Bluntisham 1787).

I cannot find anything to really confirm that these are the parents & I cannot find anything on the births of either John or Anne.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Mick

Re: John Talbot Godfrey

awwgodf — 2009-06-24 22:13:22Z

This is a reply to your 2007 post about my father.

Over the last year or two I have sent copies of the majority of his papers to the Imperial War Museum. I would be happy to give you details of what I have and where his various papers are located.

Bill Godfrey
awwgodf@gmail.com

Albert William James Godfrey

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-06-24 14:48:10Z

Looking for Albert William James Godfrey (born 1920 in Devon), the son of Edward George Godfrey (born 1897) and Emma (Emily) Frayne (born 1894). Albert also had a sister - Georgina Mary Frayne (born in 1916). Emily died in 1920 and Edward and Albert disappeared without a trace. They are both probably deceased by now and could have gone to Australia or the United States. Would be grateful if anyone out there has any information.

Edward George Godfrey

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-06-11 14:56:19Z

Trying to trace any relatives of Edward George Godfrey born in about 1897 in Devon and then emmigrated to Montreal Canada in March 1924. He married May Newby from England in York Toronto Canada on 21st April 1924. They then crossed to USA (possibly Boston) not long after. Edward had a son, Albert Frederick William Godfrey born in about 1920. Believe Edward may have applied for US Citizenship on 2nd October 1939 in New York. The address I have is 211 Sherman Avenue New York. Is there anybody out there who can help. Thanks.

John

Godfrey/Newby Marriage

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-06-11 14:41:11Z

Looking for any relatives of Edward George Godfrey and May Newby both born in England in late 1890s and early 1900s. Edward had a son Albert Frederick William Godfrey born about 1920. They emmigrated to Montreal Canada in March 1924 and then possible crossed to USA (Boston) not long after. Believe Paul Godfrey from the US was looking for a half brother called Albert. This may have been my Albert. Would appreciate it if anybody out there knows anything of these families.
John

Paul Godfrey - USA - any relations out there related to Albert Frederick William Godfrey

NicolaBrown505 — 2009-07-10 09:15:42Z

Desperately searching for Paul Godfrey from USA who was looking for his half brother Albert Frederick William Godfrey from England. Last message from Paul was in 20000. Any relations of Paul Godfrey out there who can help. Believe Albert was my long lost Uncle. His father was Edward George Godfrey who believe married again in Canada (to May Newby) before crossing into the States. They all originated from England (Devon). Please help if anyone who can give me any information.

John

Francis Henry Godfrey

onelayperson — 2009-06-25 18:56:54Z

hello does the board Admin now the following listed
Stephen
Francis Godfrey (1882-1917)
1. Francis Henry Godfrey (1882-1917).
Sp. Sarah Susan Donovan (1891- ).
2. Francis H J Godfrey (1913- ).
Sp. Ruth Unknown ( - ).
3. David Godfrey (1950- ).
3. Susan Godfrey (1950- ).
2. May Elizabeth Godfrey (1917-2005).
Sp. Albert Harold Lamacq (1913-1984), son of Ernest Edward Lamacq (1883-1963) and Clara Ann Treby (1883-1961).
3. Peter Alan Lamacq (1940-2004).
Sp. Sheila Joyce Waud
3. Michael Lamacq