Joseph Godman 1861-1935 Park Hatch

[Simon Hayward]

Hi. I have a photo of my grandmother's employer in the late 1920s - early 30s, whom I believe to be Joseph Godman, but which I would dearly love to confirm. If you could help source another confirmed photo, or know of the Godman family's address around that time (did any of them live in Forest Green?), I would be very grateful.
Cheers
Simon

[Waitabit]

What was Joseph Godmans trade which may help to find him in Directories or similar?
Also locality for those of us not in Uk?...OH Surrey?

[Simon Hayward]

Thanks Waitabit
Joseph was from a very wealthy family of stockbrokers, and yes, this all takes place in Surrey although they also had a home in a very smart part of Kensington, London. It's not so much his story I'm looking for, it's some proof that my photo is actually that of Joseph, because I was only ever told his first name, and the village of Forest Green, so I've been trawling all the Joseph Somebody's I can find in the area - JG is simply the best fit! Cheers again

[Waitabit]

1946 Joseph Godman 59 chester square London & Westminster.

1853 Joseph godman jnr Park-Hatch,goldaming
42-46 Chiswell St. St Luke London.+
1861-same address, jnr crossed out.

1866-72 Frederick Du Cane Godman& Richard Temple Godman 55 Lowndes-Square -share in freehold houses including 42-46 chiswell St.

1891-1895 Joseph Godman 55 Lowndes Square Kensington &Chelsea

Deaths Jun 1935
Godman Joseph 74 Surrey S.W. 2a 464 = b. 1861

I didn't find him on electoral rolls around 1920

I suppose you wouldn't post his photo on the off-chance of someone recognising him?

[Simon Hayward]

Thanks for that Waitabit.

Here's a link to his photo, perhaps it might help

https://i995.photobucket.com/albums/a...ephcloseup.jpg

[Waitabit]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._1834-1919.png

If you squint & lower your head, your photo of a Gentleman could almost be said to resemble this on of Federick Du Cane Godman. Tho' younger version & later years.

Have you tried other sources for photos ie Coledges Libraries etc?

[Waitabit]

I fall else fails- there is a gentleman of Dorset who has a tree on Ancestry which appears to include your man.
His photo even resembles yours, tho' very small

[Simon Hayward]

I've had a quick look on Ancestry, but can't find the Dorset tree you mention (I've only got access to public trees) - can you narrow it down for me please? Cheers

[Waitabit]

'tis a public tree simon. just key in Joseph Godman 1861.

P M on the way.

[alexanderphsmit]

Hi there, the last Joseph Godman (died in 2011) was my uncle (married my Father's sister) and so I can put you in touch with either of his three sons in order to help you recognise the photo discussed. Let me know.
Al