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United States of America / Re: Godley
« on: Tuesday 09 May 17 16:24 BST (UK)  »
Hi Sean,

This is wonderful.  :) I am very happy to have met you, and I'm eager to tell my step-father about his cousin in Sussex. Thank you for the family tree you attached; it I will help me show him how the two of you are related. I am happy to share my email address with you. I have the international version of Ancestry, so as long as you do as well, I would imagine we would be able to see each other's information once we are connected there. My address is vicki.gallagher10@gmail.com. I would like to send you an invite to my tree as well, although there is not much there as I have just begun. I would also be happy to continue our communications through our private email addresses if you would like.

I would love to learn more about the Godley's in Sussex. I will continue to research those in America and share what I find with you. Thank you so much, Sean! I'm looking forward to working together on the Godley family tree.

Vicki

PS I found out about Friar's Oak through Ancestry. Sadly, my mom and Jim didn't know about it when they were in the UK, so they didn't get to see it. They saw the Royal George, and the church and graveyard. They also mentioned meeting a man who shared a book that contained a lot of information about the families of Burgess Hill. Are you aware of such a book?

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United States of America / Re: Godley
« on: Monday 08 May 17 16:36 BST (UK)  »
Hi SP,

Thank you so much for your response. I believe I have the photo of James Godley that you are referring to as well as a photo of the pub. Fortunately, my mom and stepfather were able to visit the pub many years ago before it was torn down. It was a wonderful experience for them--a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Yes, your information about Ferdinand (Fred) Godley and his descendants is all correct. My stepfather is the James Lee Godley you mentioned. He is the only one of his brothers still living. When I mentioned contacting you to him, he wondered how you might be related to him?

I have been working on Walter John Godley lately. Were you ever able to find all the information you were looking for with regard to him? I have Walter John first living in the Fresno, California area, which my stepfather can confirm. Walter John Godley was a musician (a harpist). My mom says his instrument was donated to the history museum in Fresno. She says they have a photo of Walter with his harp. I would very much like to see it. If that happens, I could send it to you if you like.

After this time, I have Walter as a theatre manager and later as a theatre owner. For many years after that I have him working as a sign painter and living in the San Francisco area. All of this information comes from census, voter records and city directories. My stepfather seems confused by some of the later information. He has some dementia at this point in his life. I am afraid he gets a lot of his information crossed up. All of the information fits perfectly on a timeline, and I haven't found any conflicting information. Does any of this match the information you have?

I was also able to find that this Walter Godley from the San Francisco area had a son, Walter Mallon Godley. The American site, Find-a-Grave had a photo of him. He seems to have my step-dad's chin!

I am so glad to connected with you and that you are willing to share information.

Vicki



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United States of America / Re: Godley
« on: Friday 05 May 17 21:46 BST (UK)  »
Hello! Are you still looking for information about Richard and Anna Godley? They are my step-father's grandparents. I can confirm for you that Richard is the son of James Godley of Sussex. James owned a pub in Sussex called the Royal George Inn. I am currently researching the other two brothers of Richard who came to the United States. I would love to correspond with you. Perhaps we can share information.

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