Father. ( C.S.A., service unknown.; MCTC)
6th (Wheeler's) Tennessee Cavalry, Co. A, Confederate side, rank in Pvt. rank out Pvt. (Civil War Soldiers and Sailors)
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[Note: His death certificate is in the name of James Knox Polk Godwin, but in his youth ( and through the Civil War), he appears to only be reflected as Seth Knox Polk Godwin. It may be that he added the James in later life.]
GALLANT SOLDIER OF CONFEDERACY IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
JAMES KNOX POLK GODWIN DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
WAS A SPEN[D]LID CITIZEN
One of the Best Men and Finest Neighbors of the County -
Funeral Service This Morning at Godwin Chapel Largely Attended
James Knox Polk Godwin, one of the best citizens of Maury county, honored by all who knew him, a gallant soldier of the Confederacy, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Godwin had not been in good health for several years and for months it has been known by the family and close friends that the end was near. His death was nevertheless a shock to hundreds of friends in the county by whom he was much beloved.
There was no more gallant or faithful soldier in the armies of the South than Mr. Godwin. The county never had a better citizen. He was a devout Christian and thorough Methodist, being faithful always to the obligations of the church. He was a devoted father and loving husband and one of the kindest neighbors who ever lived. He was honorable in every relation in life and will be greatly missed in his neighborhood. He was a man of convictions and the courage at all times to express them.
At the beginning of the war Mr. Godwin entered the service as a member of the Maury Artillery and was captured at Fort Donelson. He was at Port Hudson when that point surrendered to the Federals. The artillery was never organized again, but Mr. Godwin entered another command and served until the end of the war.
The funeral services were held this morning at Godwin Chapel at 10 o'clock, and were conducted by Dr. W. T. Haggard, of the Tulip street Methodist church of Nashville. The large crowd in attendance testified eloquently of the esteem in which this good man was held. He was buried with Masonic honors, the Santa Fe lodge being in charge of the services.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Paralee Church, sister of Senator J. W. C. Church, to whom he was married in 1866. The following children survive: ex-Sheriff Claud Godwin, Ed Godwin, Mrs. Evan Timmons and Mrs. John Fraser. One son is dead....
Columbia Herald, 13 July 1917.
6th (Wheeler's) Tennessee Cavalry, Co. A, Confederate side, rank in Pvt. rank out Pvt. (Civil War Soldiers and Sailors)
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[Note: His death certificate is in the name of James Knox Polk Godwin, but in his youth ( and through the Civil War), he appears to only be reflected as Seth Knox Polk Godwin. It may be that he added the James in later life.]
GALLANT SOLDIER OF CONFEDERACY IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
JAMES KNOX POLK GODWIN DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
WAS A SPEN[D]LID CITIZEN
One of the Best Men and Finest Neighbors of the County -
Funeral Service This Morning at Godwin Chapel Largely Attended
James Knox Polk Godwin, one of the best citizens of Maury county, honored by all who knew him, a gallant soldier of the Confederacy, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Godwin had not been in good health for several years and for months it has been known by the family and close friends that the end was near. His death was nevertheless a shock to hundreds of friends in the county by whom he was much beloved.
There was no more gallant or faithful soldier in the armies of the South than Mr. Godwin. The county never had a better citizen. He was a devout Christian and thorough Methodist, being faithful always to the obligations of the church. He was a devoted father and loving husband and one of the kindest neighbors who ever lived. He was honorable in every relation in life and will be greatly missed in his neighborhood. He was a man of convictions and the courage at all times to express them.
At the beginning of the war Mr. Godwin entered the service as a member of the Maury Artillery and was captured at Fort Donelson. He was at Port Hudson when that point surrendered to the Federals. The artillery was never organized again, but Mr. Godwin entered another command and served until the end of the war.
The funeral services were held this morning at Godwin Chapel at 10 o'clock, and were conducted by Dr. W. T. Haggard, of the Tulip street Methodist church of Nashville. The large crowd in attendance testified eloquently of the esteem in which this good man was held. He was buried with Masonic honors, the Santa Fe lodge being in charge of the services.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Paralee Church, sister of Senator J. W. C. Church, to whom he was married in 1866. The following children survive: ex-Sheriff Claud Godwin, Ed Godwin, Mrs. Evan Timmons and Mrs. John Fraser. One son is dead....
Columbia Herald, 13 July 1917.
Father. ( C.S.A., service unknown.; MCTC)
6th (Wheeler's) Tennessee Cavalry, Co. A, Confederate side, rank in Pvt. rank out Pvt. (Civil War Soldiers and Sailors)
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[Note: His death certificate is in the name of James Knox Polk Godwin, but in his youth ( and through the Civil War), he appears to only be reflected as Seth Knox Polk Godwin. It may be that he added the James in later life.]
GALLANT SOLDIER OF CONFEDERACY IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
JAMES KNOX POLK GODWIN DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
WAS A SPEN[D]LID CITIZEN
One of the Best Men and Finest Neighbors of the County -
Funeral Service This Morning at Godwin Chapel Largely Attended
James Knox Polk Godwin, one of the best citizens of Maury county, honored by all who knew him, a gallant soldier of the Confederacy, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Godwin had not been in good health for several years and for months it has been known by the family and close friends that the end was near. His death was nevertheless a shock to hundreds of friends in the county by whom he was much beloved.
There was no more gallant or faithful soldier in the armies of the South than Mr. Godwin. The county never had a better citizen. He was a devout Christian and thorough Methodist, being faithful always to the obligations of the church. He was a devoted father and loving husband and one of the kindest neighbors who ever lived. He was honorable in every relation in life and will be greatly missed in his neighborhood. He was a man of convictions and the courage at all times to express them.
At the beginning of the war Mr. Godwin entered the service as a member of the Maury Artillery and was captured at Fort Donelson. He was at Port Hudson when that point surrendered to the Federals. The artillery was never organized again, but Mr. Godwin entered another command and served until the end of the war.
The funeral services were held this morning at Godwin Chapel at 10 o'clock, and were conducted by Dr. W. T. Haggard, of the Tulip street Methodist church of Nashville. The large crowd in attendance testified eloquently of the esteem in which this good man was held. He was buried with Masonic honors, the Santa Fe lodge being in charge of the services.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Paralee Church, sister of Senator J. W. C. Church, to whom he was married in 1866. The following children survive: ex-Sheriff Claud Godwin, Ed Godwin, Mrs. Evan Timmons and Mrs. John Fraser. One son is dead....
Columbia Herald, 13 July 1917.
6th (Wheeler's) Tennessee Cavalry, Co. A, Confederate side, rank in Pvt. rank out Pvt. (Civil War Soldiers and Sailors)
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[Note: His death certificate is in the name of James Knox Polk Godwin, but in his youth ( and through the Civil War), he appears to only be reflected as Seth Knox Polk Godwin. It may be that he added the James in later life.]
GALLANT SOLDIER OF CONFEDERACY IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
JAMES KNOX POLK GODWIN DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
WAS A SPEN[D]LID CITIZEN
One of the Best Men and Finest Neighbors of the County -
Funeral Service This Morning at Godwin Chapel Largely Attended
James Knox Polk Godwin, one of the best citizens of Maury county, honored by all who knew him, a gallant soldier of the Confederacy, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Godwin had not been in good health for several years and for months it has been known by the family and close friends that the end was near. His death was nevertheless a shock to hundreds of friends in the county by whom he was much beloved.
There was no more gallant or faithful soldier in the armies of the South than Mr. Godwin. The county never had a better citizen. He was a devout Christian and thorough Methodist, being faithful always to the obligations of the church. He was a devoted father and loving husband and one of the kindest neighbors who ever lived. He was honorable in every relation in life and will be greatly missed in his neighborhood. He was a man of convictions and the courage at all times to express them.
At the beginning of the war Mr. Godwin entered the service as a member of the Maury Artillery and was captured at Fort Donelson. He was at Port Hudson when that point surrendered to the Federals. The artillery was never organized again, but Mr. Godwin entered another command and served until the end of the war.
The funeral services were held this morning at Godwin Chapel at 10 o'clock, and were conducted by Dr. W. T. Haggard, of the Tulip street Methodist church of Nashville. The large crowd in attendance testified eloquently of the esteem in which this good man was held. He was buried with Masonic honors, the Santa Fe lodge being in charge of the services.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Paralee Church, sister of Senator J. W. C. Church, to whom he was married in 1866. The following children survive: ex-Sheriff Claud Godwin, Ed Godwin, Mrs. Evan Timmons and Mrs. John Fraser. One son is dead....
Columbia Herald, 13 July 1917.
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"FATHER"
"POLK GODWIN"
"SEPT. 24, 1846"
"JULY 8, 1917"
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