John GODBY
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He was a Baptist Preacher
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Rev. William B. Godbey, the famous "Sanctification" champion was the oldest son of Rev. John Godbey. His brother Rev. Josiah P. Godbey did not follow him in his Sanctification theories and was educated at Central College, Fayette, Mo. He joined the Missouri Conference and lived and died a member of it. Josiah P. himself had known and talked with his grandfather, William, the Kenntucky pioneer up to the latters 87th year, when Josiah P. came to Missouri.
a Methodist Preacher and noted evangelist and writer, died 88
He married Orpha Sophia Kelly 24 Jul 1823 at Pulaski, Kentucky, United States . Orpha Sophia Kelly was born at Pulaski, Kentucky, United States 5 May 1806 daughter of John Kelly and Margaret Buck .
They were the parents of 9
children:
Clarinda Godby
born 15 Jul 1825.
Susan Godby
born 5 May 1828.
John Kelly Godby
born 10 Sep 1838.
William Buck Godby
born Abt 1835.
Margaret Godby
born Abt 1836.
Matilda Godby
born Cal 24 Dec 1840.
Josiah Perry Godby
born 27 Mar 1844.
Milton Godby
born 2 Jul 1847.
Martin Adam Godby
born 2 Jul 1847.
John Godby died 8 Jun 1885 at Pettis, Missouri, United States .
Orpha Sophia Kelly died 26 Aug 1887 at Pettis, Missouri, United States .