Elizabeth Bridger

Elizabeth Godwin was Born 1678 in Isle of Wight, Colony of Virginia, the daughter of William C Godwin and Elizabeth Wright, and died 2 Nov 1729 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

In about 1700 William Bridgers married Elizabeth Godwin.

They had the following children:

1. William, Jr. (1700-1729), m. Sarah Dew
2. Benjamin (1700-1781)
3. Samuel (1703-1756)
4. Mary (1718-1806), m. Moses Richard Hamrick
5. Joseph, d. 1769

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Origins

https://sallysfamilyplace.com/william-godwin-elizabeth-wright/

William Godwin wrote his will 21 Nov, 1710 and it was recorded 26 Sept 1720 in Isle of Wight Co, VA. names his sons William, John, and Joseph Godwin. his daughters Sarah G….., ……. Bridger, Mary Whitehead, Martha Cotton, and daughter Jane. Wife Elizabeth, Extr. Wit: William Pope, John Whitley, James Edwards.

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Elizabeth Godwin left a will in Isle of Wight Co dated 4 Feb 1726/1727 and recorded 27 March 1727. names sons John and William Godwin, and “my five daughters” Wit: John Chestnut, Thomas Whitley, John Whitley.

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References

• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bridger-401 cites
• The North Carolina historical and genealogical register: by Hathaway, J. R. B. (James Robert Bent), 1831-1904. Page 171. Archive.Org
• Bridger Family of England, Virginia, and North Carolina compiled by Elaine Powell link
• Bridger Family Association link
• FamilySearch Digital Collections. Thomas, Edison H. "The Thomas and Bridges story, 1540-1840." William Bridgers and wife Elizabeth Godwin. Chapter XVII, pp. 152-153, Images 153-154 of 181. Digitized Book. FamilySearch. Accessed 27 November 2021. link
• Updated from WikiTree Genealogy via son William Bridges by SmartCopy: Dec 7 2015, 17:10:50 UTC

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• Reference: WikiTree Genealogy - SmartCopy: Jun 22 2022, 16:44:21 UTC