Mary Calista (Beardsley) Godfrey (1851 - 1923)

Born 7 Jun 1851 in Georgetown, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Byron Benjamin Godfrey — married 16 Mar 1870 in Georgetown, Michigan

Descendants

Died 24 Jun 1923 at age 72 in Holland, Michigan, United States

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Mary (Beardsley) Godfrey is a descendant of the immigrants William Beardsley and Mary Harvie.

Biography

Mary was born in 1851. She is the daughter of Liberty Tanner Beardsley and Maria Bathsheba Scott. She passed away in 1923.

From The Scott genealogy: Descendents of William Scott of Hatfield, Massachusetts, Pgs. 6 - 8:

(1) MARY CALISTA -7, b. June 7, 1851, in Georgetown, Michigan. Married March 16, 1870, in Georgetown, Mich., to Byron Benjamin Godfrey, M.D. Dr, Byron Benjamin Godfrey was born March 1, 1848, in Hannibal, Oswego Co., N.Y. His father was Almon Thos. Godfrey, born in Berlin, Rensselaer Co., N.Y. Aug. 5, 1806 and died in Hudsonville, Mich., April 7, 1884.

His mother was Lovina Beardsley Godfrey, born in Hannibal, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1812 and died Jan. 10, 1892, in Hudsonville, Mich. Her father's name was James Beardsley, brother of Liberty Beardsley-1, mentioned above, and hence, also a descendant of William Beardsley, of Stratford, Conn. Dr. B. B. Godfrey was at one time Principal of the Grandville, Mich. Public School. He began his professional studies at Detroit Medical College, and afterwards entered Rush Medical College, Chicago, from which he graduated in 1878, and opened an office in at Lamont, Mich., where he practiced until 1880, when he moved to Hudsonville, Mich. He practiced there until 1895, when he moved to Holland, where he again was engaged in the active practice of medicine for many years. He was health officer of that city for several years. In 1890 he was a candidate for Congress from the Fifth District of Michigan, on a Prohibition ticket, and although he was defeated , he received a large number of votes. He is a member in high standing in both the Masonic order and the Odd Fellows.

They had six children, four of whom died during infancy or very early. The following is an account of their two children Pearl Cleo and Almon Tanner:

Pearl Cleo Godfrey-8 was born Feb. 18, 1873, in Tallmadge Township, Lamont, Mich., was graduated from Hope College Preparatory School in Holland, Michigan, June 1890. She became the wife of Rev. Isaac Van Kampen on June 28, 1893, and has resided in Saddle River, New Jersey, since that time, where her husband has been pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church for over 20 years. The parents of Dr. Van Kampen were among the early settlers of Holland, Mich. Dr. Van Kampen graduated from Sweenburg's Business College, Grand Rapids, Mich., Hope College, Holland, Mich., receiving degree of A.B. in 1890; took his theological course in New Brunswick, New Jersey, finishing there in June 1893; later on he took a course in Sociology in the Weslayan University, Bloomington, Ill., and after several years of home study spent one year in residence work at that institution, where he received the degree of Doctor of Philosphy in June 1900.

Their children were as follows:

1. Godfrey Raynard, b. June 13, 1899. Godfrey Raynard Van Kampen entered th "D" class, Hope College Prepartory School, Holland, Michigan, Sept. 1912.
2. Gertrude Mary, b. Dec. 5, 1905
3. Beardsley Clyde, b. Feb. 15, 1907

Almon Tanner Godfrey-8 was born Feb. 8, 1877, at Lamont, Michigan, and at the age of three years, his parents moved to Hudsonville, Michigan, where he spent his boyhood days. In Sept. 1893, he entered the "C" class in the Preparatory School, Hope College, Holland, Mich., from which institution he received his A.B. degree in June 1900. That same year he received a scholarship in Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, and began the study of medicine there in Oct. 1900, receiving the degree M.D. there in June, 1904, after which he began the practice of medicine in Holland, Mich. He was ap[pointed instructor in Chemistry and Physics in Hope College, 1904; assistant professor, 1908; and elected Professor of Chemistry, 1909. At the writing of this article, March, 1914, he is still connected with Hope College as Professor of Chemistry, and Medical Director, besides devoting a portion of his time to the practice of medicine, having an office with his father, Dr. Byron Benjamin Godfrey, at the corner of College Avenue and Tenth Street. Both father and son are members of the Ottawa County Medical Society; michigan State Medical Society; and the American Medical Association. Almon Tanner Godfrey is also a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

June 15, 1904, he married Harriet Mary Free, a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Totten, Hudsonville, Mich. She was the daughter of Mr. Andrew Free and Hattie Turner Free. She was born in Russell, Pennsylvania, March 29, 1882. Both Almon Tanner and Harriet M. Godfrey are members of the Hope Reformed Church, Holland, Mich, having formerly belonged to tye Congregational Church, Hudsonville, Mich.

In 1870, Mary Godfrey (19), Keeping House, in Georgetown, Ottawa, Michigan. ^[1]

Mary (18) married her 2nd cousin Byron Benjamin Godfrey (22) (born on 1 Mar 1848 in Hannibal, New York, United States; son of Almon Thomas Godfrey and Lovina (Beardsley) Godfrey) on 16 Mar 1870 in Georgetown, Michigan. Their children were:

• Pearl Cleo Godfrey (1873–1951)
• Almon Tanner Godfrey (1877–1923)

Mary and Byron had six children, four of whom died during infancy or very early. ^[2]

In 1880, Mary C Godfrey (27), was a wife, Housekeeper, in the household of Brron B. Godfrey (32) in Tallmadge, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. ^[3]

In 1900, Mary C Godfrey (48), was a wife, in the household of Byron B Godfrey (52) in Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan. ^[4]

In 1910, Mary C Godfrey (58), was a wife, in the household of Byron B Godfrey (62) in Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. ^[5]

In 1915, Mary was living in household of Byran Gadbrey (66) in Berlin, Rensselaer. ^[6]

In 1920, Mary Goddfrey (68), was a wife, in the household of Byron Goddfrey (72) in Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan. ^[7]

Mary died on 24 Jun 1923 in Holland, Michigan, United States, aged 72.^[8]

^[9]

From The Scott genealogy: Descendents of William Scott of Hatfield, Massachusetts, Pg. 6:

MARIA BATHSHEBA SCOTT -6 b. Aug 17, 1817, in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., N.Y. Married, April 5, 1846 in Georgetown, Mich. where they lived on a farm about one mile south and one mile west of Jenison, Mich. She married Liberty Tanner Beardsley (nearly always called Bursley). She died Mar. 18, 1872, in Georgetown, Michigan where she was buried. Their children were:

(1) Mary Calista

(2) Eva Maria

(3) Ida Euretta

(4) Asa A.

Sources

1. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: Georgetown, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: M593_697; Page: 57B
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #28883447 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary Godfrey (19), Keeping House, in Georgetown, Ottawa, Michigan. Born in Michigan.
2. ↑ The Scott Genealogy: Descendants of William Scott of Hatfield, Mass. by Almon Tanner Godfrey, A.M., M.D., Holland, Michigan - March 1814, Pg. 6
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Tallmadge, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 601; Page: 414C; Enumeration District: 240
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #47428171 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary C Godfrey (27), wife, Housekeeper, in household of Brron B. Godfrey (32) in Tallmadge, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. Born in Michigan.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 738; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0125
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #25377650 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary C Godfrey (48), wife, in household of Byron B Godfrey (52) in Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan. Born in Michigan, USA.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: T624_670; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1374683
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #198351701 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary C Godfrey (58), wife, in household of Byron B Godfrey (62) in Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. Born in Michigan.
6. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Berlin; County: Rensselaer; Page: 19; Line Number: 17
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2703 #12713799 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mares Gadbrey (58), wife, in household of Byran Gadbrey (66) in Berlin, Rensselaer. Born in United States.
7. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: T625_792; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 131
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #68598923 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary Goddfrey (68), wife, in household of Byron Goddfrey (72) in Holland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan. Born in Michigan.
8. ↑ 1923 Death: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952"
   Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60872 #1645214 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary L Godfrey death 24 Jun 1923 (born 7 Jun 1851), daughter of L T Bursley & Maria Scott, in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
9. ↑ 1923 Death of son Almon T Godfrey: "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952"
   Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60872 #751645232 (accessed 12 September 2023)
   Mary C Beardsley in death record for son Almon T Godfrey 21 Aug 1923, wife of B B Godfrey, in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.

See also:

• The Scott genealogy: Descendents of William Scott of Hatfield, Massachusetts, by Almon T. Godfrey, Edwards Brothers, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1914. Mary Calista Beardsley is the daughter of Maria Bathsheba (Scott) Beardsley, Generation 6, Pg. 6. - Original data: [1]

• 1893 Marriage of daughter Pearl C Godfrey: "Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940"
  Original data: Marriage Records. Michigan Marriages. Various Michigan County marriage collections
  Ancestry Record 61374 #1500935351 (accessed 12 September 2023)
  Mary Godfrey's daughter Pearl C Godfrey marriage to Isaac Van Kampen on 28 Jun 1893 in Hudsonville, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
• 1893 Marriage of daughter Pearl C Godfrey: "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952"
  Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 50; Film Description: 1893 Newaygo-1893 Wexford
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9093 #1505100774 (accessed 12 September 2023)
  Mary Brudsley's daughter Pearl C Godfrey marriage to Isaac Van Kampen on 28 Jun 1893 in Hudsonville, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
• 1893 Military: "U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959"
  Volume: Volume 2
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2525 #3372171 (accessed 12 September 2023)
  Name: Miss Mary C. Godfrey; Birth Place: Michigan; Residence Date: 1 Jul 1889; Station or Residence Place: Michigan, USA; Year: 1889; Title: Official Register of the United States, Containing a List of the Officers and Employees in the Civil, Military, and Naval Service Together with a List of Vessels Belonging to the United States.
• 1921 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
  Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #431645375 (accessed 12 September 2023)
  Name: Mary C Godfrey; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1921; Street Address: R 10th res same; Residence Place: Holland, Michigan, USA; Spouse: Byron B Godfrey; Publication Title: Holland, Michigan, City Directory, 1921.
• 1959 Family History or Pedigree: "U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970"
  Original data: Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2204 #898794 (accessed 12 September 2023)
  Name: Mary Calista Beardsley; Birth Date: 7 Jun 1851; Birth Place: Georgetown, Michigan; Death Date: 24 Jun 1923; Death Place: Holland, Michigan; SAR Membership: 84932; Role: Ancestor; Application Date: 12 Jun 1959; Father: Liberty Tanner Beardsley; Mother: Maria Bathsheba Scott; Spouse: Byron Benjamin Godfrey; Children: Pearl Cleo Godfrey.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #40585704; Mary C. Godfrey, Georgetown Township Cemetery, Hudsonville MI