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Paternal Family Tree: Godolphin
In 1562 [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 22) and [his mother] Margaret Killigrew (age 14) were married.
In 1567 William Godolphin was born to [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 27) and [his mother] Margaret Killigrew (age 19).
In 1585 William Godolphin (age 18) was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University.
On 29th January 1587 William Godolphin (age 20) admitted at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1597 William Godolphin (age 30) was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Scilly Isles.
In 1598 [his mother] Margaret Killigrew (age 50) died.
On 13th January 1599 William Godolphin (age 32) was knighted.
After 27th July 1600 [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 60) and [his step-mother] Alice Skirret (age 55) were married.
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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1604 William Godolphin (age 37) was elected MP Cornwall.
On 25th December 1605 [his son] Francis Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 38). He married before 1640 his second cousin once removed Dorothy Berkeley and had issue.
In 1608 [his father] Francis Godolphin (age 68) died.
In 1608 William Godolphin (age 41) was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
Before 15th January 1610 [his son] Sidney Godolphin was born to William Godolphin (age 43).
In 1613 William Godolphin (age 46) died.
[his son] William Godolphin was born to William Godolphin.
[his daughter] Penelope Godolphin Viscountess Fitzhardinge was born to William Godolphin. She married before 1628 her second cousin Charles Berkeley 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge and had issue.
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Godolphin 
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Godolphin
GrandFather: Thomas Godolphin
Father: Francis Godolphin
GrandFather: John Killigrew 
Mother: Margaret Killigrew