11. John⁴ Goedowne (Jacob³ Godon, Abraham², Main Family Line¹ Godown)⁽¹²⁷⁰⁾ was born London, England December 1606. John died about 1700.

He married Susan Turvill in St. Dunstan, Stepney, London, England, December 02, 1627. Marriage Record found in the Church of England Parish records

Susan was born about 1607. (Additional notes for Susan Turvill⁽¹²⁷¹⁾) Susan died about 1700.

He was baptized in French Huguenot Church, Threadneedle Str, January 4, 1606/7. Religion: Huguenot. French Church register reads: 1607 Jan 4. GODON, Jan "fils de Jacob Godon et de Mari, sa Femme" John Goedowne of Wentworth streete, occupation of Tiffinie Weaver, is listed in the Parish marriage registers of St. Dunstan's Stepney, Middlesex Co. in the year 1627, being married to a Susan Turvill. A Tiffinie Weaver or Tiphanie as it should be spelled, is defined in Websters Dictionary as a thin guaze of silk or muslin. Muslin is defined as any of various strong, often sheer cotton cloths of plan weave; esp. a heavy variety used for sheets and pillowcases. John is assumed to be one of the three brothers that came to this country in the late 1600's. That assumption of them being brothers is based on the fact the all three lived at Wentworth Street when married. He is recorded a Jan_Godon in the IGI with parents of Jacob Godon and Marj

John Goedowne and Susan Turvill had the following children:

+ 22 i. John⁵ Goedowne was born about 1635.

+ 23 ii. Peter Goedowne was born July 1637.

24 iii. Samuel Goedowne was born London, England October 1638. Samuel died November 13, 1638 London, England, at less than one year of age. He was christened St Botolph Bishopsgate, London Co, London, England, November 12, 1638. Record found in the Church of England Parish records

25 iv. William Goedowne was born London, England January 1639/40. He was christened in St. Botolph Without Aldgate, London Co, London, England, February 13, 1639/40. Record found in the Church of England Parish records

+ 26 v. Abraham Goedowne was born January 1641/2.

27 vi. Gabriell Goedowne was born London, England January 1643/4. He was christened in St. Botolph Without Aldgate, London Co, London, England, February 02, 1643/4. Record found in the Church of England Parish records. His name is spelled Gooddowne with parents of John Gooddowne and Susan. The IGI has Gabriell's last name spelled as Gooddowne.

28 vii. Mary Goedowne was born May 1681. Mary died July 03, 1681 London, England, at less than one year of age. Her body was interred July 05, 1681 St Botolph Bishopsgate, London Co, London, England. This Mary has been found in the death records but no birth record has yet surfaced along with her parents. She has been placed here because the dates match John and Susan's other children.

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