Individual Details

Abraham Goedowne

(9 Aug 1616 - 11 Apr 1653)

Abraham Goedowne was born London, England on August 9, 1616. This is an approxamate date based on the baptism in the French Huguenot Church, Threadneedle Street, London. Abraham died April 11, 1653 St Botolph Bishopsgate, London Co, London, England, at 36 years of age.

He married Elizabeth Duffill in St. Dunstan, Stepney, London, England, September 27, 1640. Abraham and Elizabeth were married at St Dunstan's in the East, Stepney , Middlesex, London. It can also be found in the Marriage Registers of St. Dunstan's Vol ll for 1640-1696 page 7. In the printed records in error, Elizabeth is listed as being a widow but in the original she is noted as being a maid.

Elizabeth was born London, England September 1620. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Duffield and Priscilla Farnsead. Elizabeth died 1670 in Devonshire MM, London, England, at 49 years of age.

Abraham was baptized in Threadneedle Street French Hug, London, England, August 11, 1616. Religion: Huguenot. French Church baptism record: 1616 Aug 11. Goudon Abraham, "fils de Jacob Goudon et de Marie, sa Femme". The Parish records of Stepney at St. Dunstan, London England list Abraham Goedowne (Wentworth Streete occupation of SilkWeaver) and Elizabeth Duffill being married in 1640. On Mary's christening records, Abraham's occupation is also listed as silkweaver. Abraham's last name is also listed in the parish records as Goedowne.

More information on The Silkweavers of London can be found at: http://www.art-science.com/Ken/Genealogy/Patrick/c h10.html in which Abraham Godowne is referenced as having an apprentence.


Events

Birth9 Aug 1616London, England
Marriage27 Sep 1640St. Dunstan Church, Stepney, London, England - Elizabeth Duffill
Death11 Apr 1653St. Botolph Bishopsgate, London, England,
OccupationSilkweaver

Families

SpouseElizabeth Duffill (1620 - 1670)
ChildMary Goodwin (1642 - 1690)
FatherJacob Godon (1580 - )
MotherMarie du Moulin (1580 - )