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Thomas Godwin

Thomas Godwin

Born
1867-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male

Thomas Godwin (possibly previously known as Goodwin prior to landing in Australia) - parents George Godwin (Goodwin) and Mary Creeman  Believed to be born around 1867 in the country of Cork.  Emigrated to Australia - have not been able to locate passage.  He  resided in Victoria, Australia but a number of his family (not necessarily all carrying the surname Godwin) also emigrated to Australia and resided in different states - NSW and Western Australia.

Thomas Godwin worked for Victorian Railways and family story telling has said that he is reputed to have been the person who introduced Pitman Shorthand to Victoria.

Would really appreciate any help in locating where he was born and his family history prior to emigrating.

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Cork

County Cork, or Corcaigh in Irish, is the southernmost county in Ireland and also the largest county.  It is known as “The Rebel County”.  We are home to the Blarney Stone and known for our beaches and beautiful scenery.  We have a population of approximately 542,196.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1810s

    MARY SUSAN CONNELL

    1810-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1840s

    Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Cork Aug 1849

    <p>Queen Victoria’s 1st visit to Ireland, August 2-12, 1849.</p>

    1849-08-02 12:00:00

  • 1920s

    Kilmichael Ambush

    1920-11-28 12:00:00

  • 1610s

    West Cork mapped by John Speede 1610

    <p>Part of a map of Munster dated 1610 showing West Cork by John Speede</p>

    1610-01-01 12:00:00