A Surname Inquiry

Godfrey

Lynne Godfrey

 February 7, 2025

John Frederick Godfrey - born in Uxbridge in 1862 but resided in Novar for a significant amount of time

2 comments

  • Carol Stevens

    Novar is part of Perry Township. I was involved in writing a local history book on Perry. There are 2 Godfreys in our book with short stories. One is the man you are looking for. If you email me I will send the info and how to buy the book if interested.

  • Diane Shaw

    Spouse Elizabeth Alice LeBar
    Father John Henry Godfrey
    Mother Mary Jones
    Children Lillian (Lily) Bella May
    Birth 13 Jul 1862 Uxbridge, Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Death 5 Jan 1937 Parry Sound, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
    Residence 1 Jun 1921 Grantham, Niagara, Ontario, Canada

    John Frederick Godfrey
    Gender Male
    Age 30
    Birth Date abt 1860
    Birth Place Uxbridge, Ontario
    Marriage Date 2 Sep 1890
    Marriage Place Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    Spouse
    Alice Welch
    Father
    Henry Godfrey
    Mother
    Mary Godfrey

    He died and is buried in Novar Ontario. He had lived there for 10 years. Was a farmer. informant on death certificate is son Robert Godfrey, son, of Novar. Died of chronic myocarditis. DOD registration # 028416

    He was in WW1. You can get his enlistment papers on line on WW1 CEF Personnel files, 1914-1918.

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