Godden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Godden family

The surname Godden was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II(1039) and Henry V(1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Godden family

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Godden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goodpaster, Gohin, Godden, Godinot, Godineau, Godinet and many more.

Early Notables of the Godden family

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Godden migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Godden Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Christopher Fred. Godden, aged 22, who landed in America from Sittingbourne, England, in 1905
George A. Godden, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States from Guernsey, England, in 1907
John William Godden, aged 30, who landed in America from London, England, in 1907
William A. Godden, aged 7, who landed in America from Guernsey, England, in 1907
Leonard Edward Godden, aged 2, who landed in America from Ashford, England, in 1908
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Godden migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Godden Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Herbert D. Godden, aged 39, who settled in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1910
Olive G. Godden, aged 25, who immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, in 1910
Ronald Godden, aged 1, who settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1912
Dyason Herbert Godden, aged 41, who settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1912
Olive Godden, aged 28, who settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1912
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Godden migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Godden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. William Godden, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
Mr. James Godden, (Rangeley), English convict who was convicted in Kent, England for 15 years, transported aboard the "Duncan" on 10th December 1840, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
Mr. James Godden, English convict who was convicted in Maidstone, Kent, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Bangalore" on 28th March 1848, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) from Bermuda 3
George Godden, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Thomas Lowry" in 1848 4
Edward Godden, aged 35, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince Regent" in 1849 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name Godden (post 1700) +

Kimberly Pate Godden, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008 6
Tony Godden (b. 1972), former Australian rules footballer
Edwin John Godden (1888-1979), English-born businessman and politician in Newfoundland who represented Trinity Bay and then Trinity South (1924-1932)
The Ven Max Leon Godden MA (1923-2000), English Archdeacon of Lewes (1972-1975)
Gertrude M. Godden OBE, English author of works on anthropology and folklore
Malcolm Reginald Godden (b. 1945), English chair holder of the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon in the University of Oxford
Luke Godden (b. 1978), Australian rules footballer
Brad Godden, Australian former rugby league footballer from Newcastle, New South Wales
Anthony Leonard "Tony" Godden (b. 1955), English former football goalkeeper from Gillingham, England
Ernie Alfred Godden (b. 1961), Canadian retired professional NHL ice hockey centre from Keswick, Ontario
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Citations +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/baring
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 11th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/duncan
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 15th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bangalore
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) THOMAS LOWRY 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848ThomasLowry.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) "PRINCE REGENT" 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849PrinceRegent.htm
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html