Charles M. Godfrey (1885 - 1962)

Born 18 Jan 1885 in Richland Twp, Guthrie Co, IA

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Died 1 Feb 1962 at age 77 in Perry, Dallas Co, IA

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Charles was married to Verna Nicholson. ^[1]

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1. ↑ ["Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLWX-S24 : 8 March 2016), C M Godfrey and Verna Nicholson, 1929.]

Charlie Godfrey and Azeie Partrick hauled s coal by horse drawn wagon from the Angus Coal Mines for the community. Pg 332 100 Yesterdays my copy. AMGH

Delinquent Dog Taxes: 13 May 1926, $3 for female $1 for male plus cost of advertisement Godfrey Brother. AMGH

Trial Jurors: Charles Godfrey, Richland, Jamaica. 13 Nov 1913 Guthrie County Vedette.

The new hill that was made north of town was inspected by the county engineer, Mr Kell. It was graveled by donations. This has always been one of the most dangerous hills in Guthrie County. Now it is sloping and is straight down to the creek bridge. It is known as Godfrey Hill. Jamaica News: Pg 3 13 December 1928 Guthrie County Vedette, Panora, Iowa.

Even today, 2001, the machine blades where dirt was cut out on the west side of road below Godfrey Hill still can be seen. Per Anna Hougham. Trees are growing on the sides of the hill and is a haven for deer and making driving a hazard.

Coldest January here since 1940. It was a sunny day the day of dad's funeral and thawing a little. AMGH

Dad was born 18 January 1885 in Rural Richland Township north of Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa. He said once that he was born down in that valley on the east side of Godfrey Hill, in those days that would have been probably called a valley, as this was before they cut down Godfrey Hill. Then they moved up to the new house on the hill. Before 1885 David Godfrey was building a new house out there somewhere as he was in Jamaica getting lumber according to the Richland News. I thing there was a shack in that Valley. Dad was born the year that Great Uncle David died. AMGH

Charlie Godfrey was on the sick list a few days last week and unable to work. ( I wonder if this is the time he had blood poisoning and he was not going to the doctor and mom had me go to Ballars and they called the Doctor. When Dr. Seidler arrived he said now Jack you know you are very sick and need me. He always called him Jack. Never did know why, could really wonder now. Huh. This is the same Doctor who sat with Dad's parents while they were dying. He stayed most of the week when they passed on, one on Tuesday and the other one on Thursday and a double funeral on Saturday. AMGH

Charles and Verna were born 14 years apart, and they died 14 years apart.

1885 IA Guthrie Co Baby Godfrey ca 1885, with par

1900 IA Guthrie Co Charley ca 1885, with par

1910 IA Guthrie Co CM ca 1887 li with brother

1920 not found

1925 IA Guthrie Co Charles M ca 1884 li with brother

1930 IA Guthrie Co Charles M ca 1899, Verna I ca 1899

United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Name Charlie M Godfrey Event Type Draft Registration Event Date 27 Apr 1942 Event Place Jamaica, Guthrie, Iowa, United States Age 56 Complexion Dark Employer Farm Labor Birth Date Jan 1886 Birthplace Guthrie, Iowa Relative's Name Verna Godfrey Affiliate ARC Identifier 598910 Eye Color Blue Hair Color Black Height 5 2 Weight 125 "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKCH-88PT : accessed 17 February 2016), Charlie M Godfrey, 27 Apr 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKCH-88PT

Review Of the Local Deaths of the Week Thursday February 1 Charles Godfrey, 77, of Jamaica, died at the Dallas County Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. Pg 2. 3 February 3 1962 Perry Daily Chief.

Charles Godfrey of Jamaica Dies: Charles Godfrey, 77, of Jamaica died Thursday at 9:30 am. at the Dallas County Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. He had been in failing health for the past six months. Services will be Saturday at 2pm. at the Workman-Timeon Funeral Home. Internment will be at the Dawson Cemetery. The body will lay in state at the funeral home until time of services. Son of Mr. and Mrs Miles Godfrey, he was born Jan. 18, 1885 at Jamaica and was a long time resident of the Jamaica community He was married to Verna Nicholson at Jefferson April 6 1929. Mr. Godfrey was a retired farmer and railroad employee. Survivors include his wife, Verna; three daughters, Anna Mae Hougham of Herndon, Mary Lou Mc Dowell of Dawson, and Phebe Jane Renslow of Grand Junction and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one nephew. Pg1 Feb 1962. Perry Daily Chief Perry, Iowa.

Services Held for Charles M. Godfrey: Services were held Saturday at 2pm. at The Workman-Timeon Funeral Home for Charles M Godfrey,77, of Jamaica. The Rev. Palgren of Jamaica Union Church officiated. Organist was Mrs Helen Crabb and the soloist, Mrs. Dana Lowry, sang "Old Rugged Cross" and in the Garden." Casket bearers were Don Radebaugh, John Mc Dermott, Lee Hunt, Morris W. Towne, Leo Ellis, and Robert Kelley. Burial was in the Dawson Cemetery Pg5 5 February 1962 Perry Daily Chief Perry, Iowa.

The Jamaica community was saddened recently by the death of one of their long time residents, Mr. Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey was a retired Milwaukee Worker and a farmer and had lived in and around Jamaica all of his life. He is survived by his wife, Verna, and three daughters, Mrs. James Hougham of Herndon; Mrs Darrell Mc Dowell of Dawson, and Mrs. Don Renslow of Grand Junction, four granddaughters and other relatives and a host of friends. Services were held Saturday afternoon at the Workman-Timeon Funeral Home with burial at Dawson Cemetery. Pg 8 12 February 1962 Perry Obits from AMGH.