Godber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Godber family

The surname Godber was first found in Warwickshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Norman influence of English history dominated after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. The family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Godber family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Godber research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1167, 1195, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1563, 1600, 1662, 1672 and 1744 are included under the topic Early Godber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Godber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gobard, Gobard, Gobert, Gobart, Godberd, Godbard, Godbert, Godbart, Godber and many more.

Early Notables of the Godber family

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Godber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Godber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Wm. Godber, aged 40, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894

Godber Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Sidney Godber, aged 3, who landed in America from Leicester, England, in 1906
Arthur Lewis Godber, aged 7, who landed in America from Leicester, England, in 1906
Florence Rose Godber, aged 29, who settled in America from Leicester, England, in 1906
John Robert Godber, aged 25, who landed in America from Leicester, England, in 1907
George Godber, aged 26, who landed in America from Enmiokillen, Ireland, in 1908
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Contemporary Notables of the name Godber (post 1700) +

Sir George Edward Godber GCB (1908-2009), English Chief Medical Officer for Her Majesty's Government (1960 to 1973)
John Harry Godber (b. 1956), English dramatist
Peter Fitzroy Godber (b. 1922), Kowloon's Deputy District Commissioner of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force
Sir Frederick Godber (1888-1976), 1st Baron Godber, Managing Director of Shell
Joseph Bradshaw Godber (1914-1980), Baron Godber of Willington, British Conservative politician and cabinet minister
Sir George Godber (1909-2009), British doctor, Chief Medical Officer (1960–1973)