David GODBER [8763]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1863 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4627
Christening:
Death: 1954 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia ( at age 91) 4628
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [3483] (Abt 1834-1905) 840
Mother: Martha WILSON [3482] (1834-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Ann STEWART [8828] (1865 - 1934)
Marriage: 1887 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4629
Status:
Children:
1. Lavinia GODBER [8834] (1889-1962)
2. Martha GODBER [8836] (1890-1985)
3. David Horace Robert GODBER [8831] (1892-1893)
4. Grace GODBER [8832] (1895-1983)
5. Angus James GODBER [8838] (1900-1982)
Notes
General:
from "Godbers Wilson: 150 Years of Settlement and Growth", Leila Simpson, 1988
David Godber was born in Diamond Creek on 29th October, 1863, the second son of Robert and Martha Godber. When he was 24 he married Mary Ann Stewart (born at Bulleen) on 20th October, 1887. I understand that he worked at carting produce from Diamond Creek to Melbourne. In about 1896 David went to W.A. to see if there was work there for his horse team. The W.A. Goldfields were booming and people were flocking there from everywhere.
David took his team to the Swan River Colony by ship to Fremantle. He told my brother once that "he had no time to be sea sick" on a very rough voyage as he had to stay up on deck and control his very frightened horses. He carted goods first from Southern Cross and then up Menzies and Kookynie way.
Mary Ann and the three girls followed him in 1898 and Angus was born in 1900. They lived on the Goldfields for 10 or more years. Several of David's brothers came over to the Goldfields too - George, Jim and Robert. Jim and Robert went back to Victoria but David and George stayed in the West.
When David's family left the Goldfields they lived for a time in West Perth and then they bought a little orchard property in Gosnells where they resided until 1920 and then transferred to Victoria Park.
David Godber was a splendid old man; he was interested in everything and full of yarns about the early days. David died in 1954 in his 91st year.
by Leila Simpson, Granddaughter of David Godber.
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902) Fri 3 Jul 1896 Page 5 ELTHAM COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.
Constable W. H, Swanwick of Diamond Greek, v. Jonathan Hewitt, Job Godber, David Godber.-Neglecting to carry lights on their vehicles on the night of 8th June last. Fined 5s and 4s costs in each case.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 21 Oct 1912 Page 1 Family Notices
GODBER - STEWART (Silver Wedding) - On October 20, 1887, by the Rev. Jackson, at Diamond Creek, Victoria, David second son of the late Robert Godber and Martha Godber, to Mary; youngest daughter of the late Alex. and Grace Stewart, of Diamond Creek. Present address: Graceburn, Gosnells, W.A.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Fri 27 Aug 1954 Page 36 Family Notices
GODBER: Passed away Wednesday, David, very loved a father of Veen. father-in-law of Saff (Gosnells). grand father of Leila (Gosnells). Milford (Ryde. N.S.W.). Elva (Mrs. J. D. Morell. Gosnells).
Our old dad.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 26 Aug 1954 Page 41 Family Notices
GODBER: On Aug 25. 1954. at his daughter's residence. David, loving husband of the late Mary Ann Godber. dearly loved father of Lavinia (Mrs. S. Simpson). Martha (Mrs. A. J. Hudd). Grace (Mrs J. S.Pateman) and Angus: aged 90 years. Nature's gentleman at rest. Loved by all.
GODBER: The Funeral of the late Mr. David Godber. of 5 Strickland-street, South Perth, leaves our Chapel. 20 Angove street North Perth. at 2 o'clock TOMORROW (Friday) AFTERNOON, arriving at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Karrakatta, at 2.30 o'clock. A. J. PURSLOWE & CO.
David Horace Robert GODBER [8831]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1892 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4630
Christening:
Death: 1893 - Norwood, South Australia, Australia ( at age 1) 4631
Burial:
Parents
Father: David GODBER [8763] (1863-1954)
Mother: Mary Ann STEWART [8828] (1865-1934)
Deborah GODBER [3590]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1806
Christening: 15 Oct 1806 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4632,4633
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
Elizabeth GODBER [4186]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1772 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 24
Christening: 9 Jul 1775 - Alfreton, Derbyshire, England 4634
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [1348] (1729-1806) 24
Mother: Sarah WALKER [1347] (1731-1787) 24
Elizabeth GODBER [11758]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening: 8 May 1726 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 967
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )
Fanny GODBER [12823]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1850 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4635,4636
Christening:
Death: 18 Jan 1850 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4637,4638
Burial:
Parents
Father: Francis GODBER [3497] (1828- ) 100
Mother: Caroline SHOOTER [9037] (Abt 1832-1850)
Francis GODBER [3497]
Sex: M
AKA: Frank GODBER
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1828 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Christening: 27 Apr 1828 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4639
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: John GODBER [12725] (1782-1848)
Mother: Elizabeth WITHAM [12757] (1783-1849)
Spouses and Children
1. *Peggy GODBER [3493] (Abt 1822 - 12 Jan 1896) 66,100
Marriage: 1852 100
Status:
2. Caroline SHOOTER [9037] (Abt 1832 - 20 Jan 1850)
Marriage: 25 Nov 1849 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4640,4641
Status:
Children:
1. Fanny GODBER [12823] (1850-1850)
Notes
General:
Francis (Frank) was married twice.
The marriage certificate of Frank and Caroline Shooter shows that Francis Godber was 20 years old, and a collier living at Sot's (?) Hole, his father was John Godber whose occupation is given as FWK (Frame work knitter??) and Caroline aged 17 seamer living at The Hollow, father being John Shooter, Labourer. Neither Francis nor Caroline could write and witnesses were Samuel Soars ??? and Charlotte Shooter. They were married by William Goodacre, Curate of the Parish Church at Sutton in Ashfield.
Frank and Caroline were married in November 1849. On January 17th 1850 Caroline gave birth to a baby daughter who was named Francis. Baby Francis died the following day and Caroline died 2 days later on the 20th of January.
Frank then married Margaret (Peggy) Boot (Godber). in 1852
Nottinghamshire Guardian 16 September 1852 page 5 Marriages
Nottingham Review 17 September 1852 page 6
At Sutton in Ashfield on the 6th inst Mr Francis Godber to Miss Margaret Boot.
Nottingham Journal 3 July 1875 page 5
Alleged Larceny - Adam Cook, collier, Stanton Hill was charged with having stolen half a sovereign from Frank Godber, at the above place on the 26th ult. Prisoner pleaded not guilty and the bench thinking the case not strong enough to be sent to a jury dismissed it,
Francis / Frank Godber appears to have died prior to the 1901 census, but I have been unable to find his death to date.
George GODBER [3588]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1802
Christening: 4 Jan 1802 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4642
Death: 1881 - Delper, Leicestershire, England ( at age 79)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
George GODBER [3617]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1765 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Christening:
Death: 1815 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England ( at age 50) 4019
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [1348] (1729-1806) 24
Mother: Sarah WALKER [1347] (1731-1787) 24
George GODBER [3491]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Jan 1839 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 840
Christening:
Death: 1901 - Beechworth, Victoria, Australia ( at age 62)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job GODBER [1343] (1798-1890)
Mother: Mary BARLOW [1342] (1809-1879)
Spouses and Children
1. *Sophia MILTHORPE [3501] (1850 - 1896)
Marriage: 1866
Status:
Notes
General:
children
William Robert Godber 1867-1944
Edwin Godber 1869-1869
Jane Ann Godber (Callinan) 1872-1897
Emma Godber 1875-1940
George Thomas Godber 1880-1961
James Henry Godber 1883-1972
Charles Edward Godber 1886-1917
Albert Edward Godber 1888-1986
Alice Mary Godber 1888-
George GODBER [1348]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1729 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Christening:
Death: 21 Jul 1806 - Alfreton, Derbyshire, England ( at age 77)
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah WALKER [1347] (5 Nov 1731 - 29 Jul 1787) 24
Marriage: 15 Nov 1752 - , , England
Status:
Children:
1. John GODBER [4183] (1754- )
2. Hannah GODBER [3613] (1756-1762)
3. Mary GODBER [3614] (1758- )
4. Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
5. Sarah GODBER [3615] (1761-1763)
6. Joseph GODBER [3616] (1763-1822)
7. George GODBER [3617] (1765-1815)
8. Samuel GODBER [4184] (1768-1820)
9. Sarah GODBER [4185] (1772-1837)
10. Elizabeth GODBER [4186] (1772- )
11. Anthony GODBER [4187] (1773-1841)
12. Betty GODBER [4188] (1775- )
George GODBER [4103]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1699 - , Derbyshire, England 834
Christening: 11 Jun 1699 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 967
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [11759] ( - ) 1748
Mother: Hannah BRAILSFORD [11760] ( -1728) 967
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698 - )
Marriage: 27 May 1719 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Status:
Marriage Events
1. Alt. Marriage: 4 Aug 1720, Pentrich, Derbyshire, England.
Children:
1. John GODBER 966 [9840] (1719-1719)
2. John GODBER 966 [9841] (1720-1721)
3. James GODBER 966 [9842] (1723-1724)
4. Joseph GODBER 966 [9843] (1725-1726)
5. Elizabeth GODBER 967 [11758] (1726- )
6. George GODBER 24 [1348] (1729-1806)
7. Sarah GODBER 966 [9844] (1729- )
8. Lydia GODBER 966 [9845] (1733- )
George GODBER [8839]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1888 - Norwood, South Australia, Australia 4643
Christening:
Death: 1958 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia ( at age 70) 4644
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [8764] (1859-1948)
Mother: Janet STEWART [8804] (1859-1917)
George GODBER [8764]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1859 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4645
Christening:
Death: 1948 - , Western Australia, Australia ( at age 89) 4646
Burial: 1948 - Karrakatta, Western Australia, Australia
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [3483] (Abt 1834-1905) 840
Mother: Martha WILSON [3482] (1834-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Janet STEWART [8804] (1859 - 4 Feb 1917)
Marriage: 1887 - , Victoria, Australia 4647
Status:
Children:
1. George GODBER [8839] (1888-1958)
Notes
General:
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 3 May 1948 Page 1 Family Notice
GODBER: On May 2, 1948, at Perth. George. the beloved husband of the late Jessie Godber. beloved father of George. brother of David and uncle of Lavinia, Martha. Grace and Angus; in his 89th year.
GODBER: The Friends of the late Mr. George Godber. of Perth. are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery at 11 o'clock TOMORROW (Tuesday) MORNING.
The Cortege is appointed to leave our Service Chapel. 664 Newcastle street Leederville. at 10.45 o'clock. ARTHUR J. PURSLOWE AND CO.. Tel. B2649.
George GODBER [14519]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1822 - South Wingfield, Derby, England 38
Christening: 1 Dec 1822 - South Wingfield, Derby, England 38
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Jeremiah GODBER [3587] (1800-1869)
Mother: Mary ALTON [11762] (1793-1832) 39
Grace GODBER [8832]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1895 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4648
Christening:
Death: 1983 - , Western Australia, Australia ( at age 88) 4649
Burial:
Parents
Father: David GODBER [8763] (1863-1954)
Mother: Mary Ann STEWART [8828] (1865-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *James PATEMAN [8833] ( - )
Marriage: 1929 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia 4650
Status:
Hannah GODBER [3613]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1756 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Christening: 28 Mar 1756 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4651
Death: 27 Jun 1762 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England ( at age 6) 4019,4652
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [1348] (1729-1806) 24
Mother: Sarah WALKER [1347] (1731-1787) 24
Hannah GODBER [3492]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1821 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 100,4653
Christening:
Death: 20 May 1909 - Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 88) 4654
Burial: 21 May 1909 - Guildford, Victoria, Australia 4655
Parents
Father: Job GODBER [1343] (1798-1890)
Mother: Rosamund WARD [1346] (1799-Abt 1828) 66
Notes
General:
in the 1851 Census, Hannah is living with her step mother and family. She is said to be of "weak Intellect" and possibly is deaf.
I have found a death in 1909 of a Hannah Godber who was in the Castlemaine Benevolent Asylum at the time of her death. Her age is correct and the time in Victoria is stated as 59 years, which also matches the approximate time of arrival of Job and Mary Godber and family to Victoria. Parents are unknown, and all other details are unknown, but I assume it to be the correct Hannah.
Hannah GODBER [3589]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1804
Christening: 22 Jul 1804 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4656
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
Herbert Alfred GODBER [7132]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1893 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4657
Christening:
Death: 1980 - Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia ( at age 87) 4658
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job GODBER [8766] (1865-1957)
Mother: Alice HALEY [8806] (Abt 1869-1955)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ivy Muriel PARTINGTON [11372]Irene Evelyn GODBER [11375]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1901 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [8770] (1874-1960)
Mother: Eveline Phoebe CHAFFERY [8809] ( - )
James GODBER [9842]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1723 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Christening:
Death:
Burial: 20 Apr 1724 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )
James William GODBER [8765]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1876 - , Victoria, Australia 4659
Christening:
Death: 1908 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia ( at age 32) 4660
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [3483] (Abt 1834-1905) 840
Mother: Martha WILSON [3482] (1834-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ellen Winifred PETERS [8810] (Abt 1878 - 1954)
Marriage: 1905 - , Victoria, Australia 4661
Status:
Children:
1. Daisy Esther GODBER [11377] (1906- )
Jane GODBER [3591]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1808
Christening: 18 Dec 1808 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4662
Death: 7 Jun 1887 - ( at age 79) 4662
Burial:
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 4 Dec 1808, , , England.
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
Spouses and Children
1. *George HILL [11761] (1810 - 12 Feb 1889) 4662
Marriage: Abt 1833 - Eastmoor, Derbyshire, England 4662
Status:
Jane GODBER [3494]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1824 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Christening: 16 Oct 1824 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4663
Death: 1855 - Alfreton, Derbyshire, England ( aged about 31) 4663
Burial: 14 Jan 1855 - Alfreton, Derbyshire, England 4664
Events
1. Residence: 1851, Belper, Derbyshire, England.
Parents
Father: Job GODBER [1343] (1798-1890)
Mother: Rosamund WARD [1346] (1799-Abt 1828) 66
Spouses and Children
1. *William Rowland ELLIOTT [3498] (Abt 1825 - ) 100
Marriage: 1847 100
Status:
Children:
1. Rosamond ELLIOTT [9038] (Abt 1849-1887)
2. Rowland ELLIOTT [9039] (Abt 1853-1876)
Jeremiah GODBER [3587]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1800
Christening: 30 Sep 1800 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 39
Death: 1869 - ( at age 69)
Burial:
Events
1. Occupation: Collier, 30 Oct 1848.
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary ALTON [11762] (1793 - 1832) 39
Marriage: 4 Nov 1819 - South Wingfield, Derby, England 39
Status:
Children:
1. John GODBER 38 [14518] (1820- )
2. Hannah 38 [14521] (1827- )
3. George GODBER 38 [14519] (1822- )
4. Abigail GODBER 38 [14520] (1825- )
Notes
General:
1. John Godber 1820-1890
2. George Godber 1822-1905
3. Abigail Godber 1825-
4. Hannah Godber 1827-1827
Job GODBER [1343]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1798 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Christening: 27 May 1798 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4665,4666
Death: 1 Jul 1890 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia ( at age 92) 66
Burial: 3 Jul 1890 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 66
Find A Grave ID: 144464659
WikiTree ID: Godber-31
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
Spouses and Children
1. Rosamund WARD [1346] (1799 - Abt 1828) 66
Marriage: 23 Dec 1820 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4667
Status:
Children:
1. Hannah GODBER 66,100 [3492] (Abt 1821-1909)
2. Peggy GODBER 66,100 [3493] (Abt 1822-1896)
3. Jane GODBER 66,100 [3494] (Abt 1824-1855)
4. Sarah GODBER 66 [3495] (Abt 1828-1867)
2. *Mary BARLOW [1342] (1809 - 20 Jul 1879)
Marriage: 23 Nov 1831 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 841
Status:
Children:
1. Ann GODBER 840 [3489] (1832-1871)
2. Robert GODBER 840 [3483] (Abt 1834-1905)
3. Martha GODBER 840 [3490] (1835-1844)
4. Rosamond GODBER 100,840 [1304] (1837-1878)
5. George GODBER 840 [3491] (1839-1901)
Notes
General:
Job was the third of eight children. He apparently worked his passage to Australia as a Ships' carpenter arriving in Melbourne during Jan of 1841. His wife and second family did not follow until 10 years later in 1851. Meanwhile his daughter Martha, died in Sutton in Ashfield at the age of 9 in 1844. The children from his first marriage married settled in England. After arriving in Melbourne Job worked as a carpenter and at one stage worked on the building of St. James Old Cathedral. In the 1869 Directory he is listed as a joiner at 206 Lonsdale St Melbourne. His photograph is included in the Chuck Collection. In approximately 1870, Job and Mary moved to Wesbourne Grove Northcote. <@Godber/Wilson*1>
Godber/Wilson 150 Years of Settlement and Growth, Family Gathering March 1988, Mary Mears, Diamond Creek News,
Job GODBER [8766]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1865 - , Victoria, Australia 4668
Christening:
Death: 1957 - Williamstown, Victoria, Australia ( at age 92) 4669
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [3483] (Abt 1834-1905) 840
Mother: Martha WILSON [3482] (1834-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Alice HALEY [8806] (Abt 1869 - 1955)
Marriage: 1891 - , Victoria, Australia 4670
Status:
Children:
1. Herbert Alfred GODBER [7132] (1893-1980)
Notes
General:
Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902) Fri 3 Jul 1896 Page 5 ELTHAM COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.
Constable W. H, Swanwick of Diamond Greek, v. Jonathan Hewitt, Job Godber, David Godber.-Neglecting to carry lights on their vehicles on the night of 8th June last. Fined 5s and 4s costs in each case.
John GODBER [4183]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1754 24
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [1348] (1729-1806) 24
Mother: Sarah WALKER [1347] (1731-1787) 24
John GODBER [9840]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1719 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Christening: 8 Nov 1719 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Death:
Burial: 8 Nov 1719 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )
John GODBER [8767]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1865 - , Victoria, Australia 4671
Christening:
Death: 1958 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 93) 4672
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [3483] (Abt 1834-1905) 840
Mother: Martha WILSON [3482] (1834-1913)
Spouses and Children
1. *Rosanna Martha PETERS [8807] (1874 - 1955)
Marriage: 1898 - , Victoria, Australia 4673
Status:
Children:
1. Maurice Edwin GODBER [11376] (1899- )
Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 27 Apr 1938 Page 12 Family Notices
GODBER - PETERS. - Mr. and Mrs. John Godber, 50 William street, Frankston, announce with pleasure the 40th anniversary of their marriage, which was celebrated by the Rev. C. Mason at the Methodist Church, Diamond Creek, on April 27. 1898.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tue 27 Apr 1948 Page 2 Family Notices
GODBER - PETERS. - Mr. and Mrs. John Godber have pleasure in announcing the 50th anniversary of their marriage, celebrated at the Methodist Church, Diamond Creek, by Rev C. Mason on April 27. 1898, (Present address, 88 Young street. Frankston.)
John GODBER [12725]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1782 - , Nottinghamshire, England
Christening: 24 Jun 1782 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England 4674
Death: Jan 1848 - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England ( at age 66)
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth WITHAM [12757] (Apr 1783 - 1849)
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Francis GODBER 100 [3497] (1828- )
Notes
General:
If the baptism is correct, John's parents were James and Ann Godber (Bower).
There are a number of Elizabeth Witham's and I have also found John Godber marrying Elizabeth Page in 1807, so I am not sure which is the mother of his children. Elizabeth Witham seems to have had a child before she married John Godber, the child being noted as illegitimate. It is possible John Godber married 2 Elizabeth's but it is difficult to work out what the correct information is as it is pre-compulsory registration
probable children:-
Rebecca Witham 1819-1821 daughter of Elizabeth Witham born prior to marriage
James Godber 1821-1838
Ann Godber 1823-1887 (m. Bennett)
John Godber 1826-1901 ?????
William Godber 1828-1894
Frank Francis Godber 1828-1901
Rebecca Godber 1832- ?????
Eliza Godber 1838-1891 (Butterworth)
John GODBER [14518]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1820 - South Wingfield, Derby, England 38
Christening: 12 Mar 1820 - South Wingfield, Derby, England 38
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Jeremiah GODBER [3587] (1800-1869)
Mother: Mary ALTON [11762] (1793-1832) 39
John GODBER [9841]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening: 14 Apr 1720 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Death: 16 Apr 1721 - ( at age 1) 966
Burial: 16 Apr 1721 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Events
1. Alt. Death: 1726, Pentrich, Derbyshire, England.
Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )
Joseph GODBER [3616]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1763 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Christening: 9 Aug 1763 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 4675
Death: 1822 - , , Australia ( at age 59) 4675
Burial:
Parents
Father: George GODBER [1348] (1729-1806) 24
Mother: Sarah WALKER [1347] (1731-1787) 24
Joseph GODBER [9843]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1725 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Christening: 24 Jul 1725 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Death: 1 Jan 1726 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England ( at age 1) 966
Burial: 1 Jan 1726 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )
Joseph GODBER [10910]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 18 Apr 1811 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 1669
Christening: 18 Apr 1811 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 1669
Death:
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Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [1345] (Abt 1759-1820)
Mother: Hannah BOOTH [1344] (1771-1845)
Lavinia GODBER [8834]
Sex: F
AKA: Veen SIMPSON
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1889 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4676
Christening:
Death: 1962 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia ( at age 73) 4677
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Parents
Father: David GODBER [8763] (1863-1954)
Mother: Mary Ann STEWART [8828] (1865-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Saffrey SIMPSON [8835] (25 May 1886 - 1965)
Marriage: 1914 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia 4678
Status:
Children:
1. Leila SIMPSON [8841] (1915-2008)
2. Milford SIMPSON [8842] (1918-1998)
3. Joan SIMPSON [8843] (1923- )
4. Elva SIMPSON [8844]
Notes
General:
from "Godbers Wilson: 150 years of Settlement and Growth", Leila Simpson, 1988
Lavinia married in 1914. Saffrey Simpson's family had been in W.A. (Swan River Colony) since the Foundation year of 1829. He started as an office boy at the Perth City Council in 1900 and worked there for 25 years, resigning in 1926 to go farming in Popanjinning. Before the farm got properly going the depression came (wool 15d a pound, wheat 3/- a bushell, eggs 6d a dozen), and things were tough, but for all that we had plenty of happy times. Lavinia had a lovely singing voice so was in great demand to sing solos, and we had great sing songs around the piano. We got our first motor vehicle in 1936 (before that we had a horse and cart), a wireless in 1938 and we had to wait until well after the War for our first fridge.
When the War came Saffrey joined the Army Pay Corps and we left the farm and lived in South Perth. After the War Saffrey worked in W.A. Forests Dept, and on retirement in 1953 came out to live at Gosnells.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 21 Nov 1914 Page 1 Family Notices
SIMPSON-GODBER.-On September 23, 1914 at Charles-street Methodist Church, by the Rev. Thos. Allan; assisted by the Rev. P. H. Taylor, Saffrey, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Simpson, of West Perth, to Lavinia, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Godber of Graceburn. Gosnells.
Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Fri 29 Oct 1915 Page 30 Family Notices
SIMPSON (nee Godber).-On October 21, at Nurse Smith's, Highercombe, 572 Newcastle street, Perth, to Mr and Mrs. Saffrey Simpson, of 19 Carr-street, Perth-a daughter.
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 23 Sep 1954 Page 32 Family Notices
RUBY WEDDINGS.
SIMPSON--GODBER: THE FAMILY of MR. and MRS. S. SIMPSON. of Bert-street, Gosnells. have much pleasure in announcing the 40th Anniversary of their parents' Wedding, which was solemnised at Charles-street Methodist Church, on Sept. 23. 1914.
Leslie GODBER [11373]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1897 - Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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Death:
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Parents
Father: Robert GODBER [8770] (1874-1960)
Mother: Eveline Phoebe CHAFFERY [8809] ( - )
Lydia GODBER [9845]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1733 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Christening: 3 Jun 1733 - Pentrich, Derbyshire, England 966
Death:
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Parents
Father: George GODBER [4103] (1699- )
Mother: Elizabeth BEASTAL [4104] (1698- )