William Godwin, Jr.

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William Godwin, Jr.

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Virginia, United States
Death: between January 13, 1777 and January 03, 1778
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of William Godwin of Lower Parish and Elizabeth Godwin
Husband of Margaret Godwin
Father of Sarah Shivers
Brother of Mary Whitehead; Martha Cotton; John Godwin; Joseph Godwin; Sarah Godwin and 2 others

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About William Godwin, Jr.

Not the same as William Godwin, II


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

Elizabeth Wright, daughter of Thomas Wright and his wife Elizabeth [Gibbs], was born ca 1650 in Isle of Wight County, VA. In 1666 she married William Godwin.

Children of William Godwin & Elizabeth Wright:

1. William Godwin ca 1670 – married Sarah ?married 2nd Martha.

Note: Shivers book shows his widow as Margaret.


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.


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.

References

Shivers genealogy. By Marcus Shivers. Page 94. GoogleBooks

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William Godwin, Jr.'s Timeline

1777
January 13, 1777
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States
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Virginia, United States
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Isle of Wight County , Virginia