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Richard Godfrey

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Eastham, Cape Cod, Plymouth Colony
Death: circa 1741 (59-68)
Harwich, Barnstable County, Province of Massachusetts
Immediate Family:

Son of George Godfrey, of Chatham and Hannah Godfrey
Husband of Lydia Godfrey
Father of Hannah Gray; Elizabeth Doane; Mary Hopkins; Lydia Crosby (Godfrey); Rebecca Godfrey and 1 other
Brother of Samuel Godfrey; Moses Godfrey; Hannah Cary; Mary Doane; Ruth Godfrey and 3 others
Half brother of George Godfrey

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About Richard Godfrey

  • FREEMAN, Lydia
  • b. 1684 Eastham, Barnstable, Mass.
  • d. 1716 Eastham, Barnstable, Mass.
  • Parents:
  • Father: FREEMAN, William
  • Mother: SPARROW, Lydia
  • Family:
  • Marriage: 4 FEB 1700/1 Eastham, Barnstable, Mass.
  • Spouse: GODFREY, Richard
  • b. 11 JUN 1676 Eastham, Barnstable, Mass.
  • d. AFT 14 MAY 1741 Harwich, Barnstable, Mass.
  • Parents:
  • Father: GODFREY, George
  • Children:
    • GODFREY, Hannah
    • GODFREY, Elizabeth
    • GODFREY, Mary
    • GODFREY, Lydia
    • GODFREY, Phebe b. 24 JUN 1708 Harwich, Barnstable, Mass.
    • GODFREY, Rebecca b. 7 JUL 1709 Harwich, Barnstable, Mass.
  • From: http://www.genealogyofnewengland.com/f_1fe.htm#50 ____________________
  • Freeman genealogy in three parts (1875)
  • http://archive.org/details/freemangenealogy1875free
  • http://www.archive.org/stream/freemangenealogy1875free#page/41/mode...
  • 31. Issue of WILLIAM FREEMAN, who m. LYDIA SPARROW.
    • *133. I. LYDIA; m. Richard Godfrey of Chatham, Feb. 1701.
    • *134. II. WILLIAM, Feb. 24, 1686, "eldest son;" m. Mercy Pepper of Eastham, Oct. 16, 1711.
  • Mr. WILLIAM FREEMAN, son of Major John, d. 1687, just at the opening of life. Not mentioned in his father's will, this circumstance, together with defects in the town records, has led some engaged in genealogical research to overlook a portion of Major John's family, and even assign them to another origin. A careful observer will, however, see that Major John's last testament is not without reference, indistinct though it be, to the above son. The mention of "grandchildren William and Lydia Godfrey," suffices. Probate records show that "LYDIA, widow of William Freeman, was
  • http://www.archive.org/stream/freemangenealogy1875free#page/42/mode...
  • appointed admx. May 31, 1687;" and in the final settlement the widow, son William and dr. Lydia, are severally named. Moreover, Jonathan Sparrow, Esq., of E., also mentions in his will, "my two grandchildren, William Freeman and Lydia Godfrey."
  • Tradition says that the above William Freeman conceived a settlement at Portanumqut, Pleasant Bay, territory belonging to "the purchasers or old-comers," and which, after 1694, was a part of the township of Harwich, and is now within the bounds of Orleans. He erected a house there; but, "his wife not liking the locality, the frame was taken down, and removed to another place."
  • .... etc. ______________________________________________
  • George David Godfrey
  • Birth: 1640 Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  • Death: 1688 Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  • Married to Hannah ? Was born at Chatham Barnstable,Mass.
  • Died at Eastham,Barnstable,,Mass.Burial at Eastham Cove Burying Ground Eastham Mass.
  • Childerns
    • George Jr Godfrey Born.1-2-1661/62 Eastham,Barnstable,Mass.died aft.1711
    • Samuel Godfrey Born 1 27 1663/64 Eastham Barnstable, Mass
    • Moses Godfrey Born 1-27-1666/67 Eastham,Barnstable,Mass.died 4-16-1743
    • Hannah Godfrey Born 4-25-1669 Eastham Barnstable,Mass
    • Mary Godfrey Born 6-2-1672 d 7-221725 Eastham,Barnstable,Mass
    • Ruth Godfrey Born 1-1-1674/5 d7-271757 Eastham,Barnstable,Mass
    • Richard Godfrey Born 6-11 1677 d aft.1741 Eastham Barnstable Mass
    • Jonathan Godfrey Born 6-24-1682 d 3-71765 Eastham Barnstable Mass
    • Elizabeth Godfrey Born 9-10-1688 Eastham Barnstable Mass.
  • All are listed as born and Died in the same City,county, State.
  • 3 George David Godfrey b.1640 d 1668
  • 2 Francis Godfrey b.1590 d 1669
  • 1 Richard Godfrey b. abt.1575 d abt.1600.
  • Family links:
  • Parents:
  • Francis Godfrey (1590 - 1669)
  • Elizabeth Hall Godfrey (1602 - ____)
  • Spouse:
  • Hannah ?????? Godfrey (1640 - ____)*
  • Children:
    • Moses Godfrey (1667 - 1743)*
    • Mary Godfrey Doane (1672 - 1725)*
  • Sibling:
  • Elizabeth Godfrey Cary (1620 - 1680)*
  • George David Godfrey (1640 - 1688)
  • Burial: Cove Burying Ground, Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
  • Find A Grave Memorial# 33394593
  • From: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=33394593 _______________

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FamilySearch Family Tree (https://www.familysearch.org) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch   (https://www.familysearch.org) accessed 25 Jan 2019), entry for Richard Godfrey, person ID LHT7-BJ4. 3

GEDCOM Source

FamilySearch Family Tree (https://www.familysearch.org) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch   (https://www.familysearch.org) accessed 25 Jan 2019), entry for Richard Godfrey, person ID LHT7-BJ4. 3

GEDCOM Source

FamilySearch Family Tree (https://www.familysearch.org) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch   (https://www.familysearch.org) accessed 25 Jan 2019), entry for Richard Godfrey, person ID LHT7-BJ4. 3

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Richard Godfrey's Timeline

1677
June 11, 1677
Eastham, Cape Cod, Plymouth Colony
1702
January 26, 1702
Harwich, Barnstable, Ma
1704
December 26, 1704
Harwich, Massachusetts, United States
1707
August 23, 1707
Harwich, Barnstable, MA
1709
July 24, 1709
Harwich, Barnstable, Ma
July 27, 1709
Harwich, Barnstable County, Province of Massachusetts
1716
July 7, 1716
Harwich, Barnstable, Ma
1741
1741
Age 63
Harwich, Barnstable County, Province of Massachusetts
1903
February 24, 1903
Age 64