Guy and Flash:
Godfrey was Christopher’s father. According to the 1830 federal decennial census, Godfrey’s household comprised 1 male between age 10 and 15; 1 male between 50 and 60; 1 male between 60 and 70; 1 female between 10 and 15; 1 female between 20 and 30; and 1 female between 50 and 60. In days of yore, the first child born would be named for the wife’s parents, i.e., a male would be named for the wife’s father and a female child would be named for the wife’s mother. It appears Christopher is the oldest male child, based on his age in the 1850 federal decennial census, so he is likely named for Godfrey’s father-in-law.
It sounds like Flash has examined a division map for Godfrey’s estate. Based on a search in references here in my library, it appears Godfrey died intestate, hence the need for a division map.
Best regards,
Jerseyman
Godfrey was Christopher’s father. According to the 1830 federal decennial census, Godfrey’s household comprised 1 male between age 10 and 15; 1 male between 50 and 60; 1 male between 60 and 70; 1 female between 10 and 15; 1 female between 20 and 30; and 1 female between 50 and 60. In days of yore, the first child born would be named for the wife’s parents, i.e., a male would be named for the wife’s father and a female child would be named for the wife’s mother. It appears Christopher is the oldest male child, based on his age in the 1850 federal decennial census, so he is likely named for Godfrey’s father-in-law.
It sounds like Flash has examined a division map for Godfrey’s estate. Based on a search in references here in my library, it appears Godfrey died intestate, hence the need for a division map.
Best regards,
Jerseyman
