Frank Godart1

#17343, (c 1857 - 1929)
FatherThomas Godart1 (1820 - 1887)
MotherLaura Bear1 (c 1828 - 1904)
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Peter Godart
Extended Family
ChartsPeter Godart & Mary Dowson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart
BirthFrank Godart was born circa 1857 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusFrank appeared on the 1871 Census of Sydenham, Kent with his parents. He was 14, a Wood Engraver, and born in Clerkenwell.1 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusFrank appeared on the 1881 Census of St Mary Islington, Middlesex with his parents. He was unmarried, 24, a Wood Engraver, and was born in Islington, Middlesex.3 
Newspaper Published 1 Dec 1885.
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Frank Godart and William Bowyer Pain, in the trade of Wood Engravers, at 319, Strand, London, Middlesex, was dissolved, on the 26th of November, 1885, by mutual consent. Dated this 26th November, 1885.
Frank Godart
William Bowyer Pain.4
 
(Sibling) 1901 CensusHe appeared on the 1901 Census of Catford, Lewisham, London, as a brother in the household of George Edward Godart. Frank was single, age 44, a Photographer & Engraver on wood working on his own account, and born in Clerkenwell, London.5 
Passenger ListMr F Godart was listed on a manifest dated 15 Aug 1901 for the Oruba, departing from London for Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was recorded as a gent, 47 years old.6 
MarriageFrank Godart married Fanny Porter on 26 Feb 1904 in Woollahra District, New South Wales.7,8
 
Newspaper Published 29 Mar 1904 in the Sydney Morning Herald.

GODART-PORTER.- February 26, by the Rev. John Walker, Frank, youngest son of Thomas Godart, London, to Fanny, eldest daughter of James Porter, Double Bay.8
 
(Mentioned) NewspaperFrank Godart was mentioned in the newspaper death notice for his brother George Edward Godart on 27 Aug 1924.9 
DeathFrank died on 18 Oct 1929 in Narbethong, 15 William Street, Double Bay, New South Wales.10,11
 
Newspaper Published 19 Oct 1929 in the Sydney Morning Herald.

GODART.- October 18, 1929, at his residence, Narbethong, 15 William-street, Double Bay, Frank dearly-loved husband of Fanny Godart, and third son of the late Thomas Godart of London.11
 
Newspaper Published 19 Oct 1929 in the Sydney Morning Herald.

The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. FRANK GODART are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved HUSBAND, Frank; to leave his late residence, Narbethong, 15 William-street, Double Bay, THIS SATURDAY, at 1:30 p.m. sharp for Waverley Cemetery. Motor funeral. Wood Coffill Limited, Motor Funeral Directors.12
 
Newspaper Advertisement published 24 Oct 1929 in the Sydney Morning Herald.

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Probate Jurisdiction. In the Will of Frank Godart late of Double Bay in the State of New South Wales Retired Artist deceased. Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to Fanny Godart the Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the offices of the undersigned. All creditors in the Estate of the deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned. Stuart Osborne and Simpson, Proctors for Executrix, 129 Pitt-street, Sydney.13
 
Last Edited20 May 2013

Citations

  1. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/768 folio 5.
  2. GRO Indexes to Births, 1837-1983 (http://www.ancestry.com, online images), Frank Godart, Mar Q 1857, Clerkenwell RD.
  3. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/273 folio 48.
  4. The London Gazette, online at www.gazettes-online.co.uk, Issue 25535, 1 December 1885.
  5. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/552 folio 91.
  6. Index to Passenger Lists, Leaving the UK, 1890-1960, compiled by Findmypast.com, London, England, 2007.
  7. New South Wales (Australia) Indexes to Marriages, 1788-1955, online at http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au", Frank Godart & Fanny Porter, Woollahra District, 2493/1904."
  8. Sydney Morning Herald [Australia], Godart-Porter marriage, 1904. Digital image viewed at Australia National Archives Trove site.
  9. Sydney Morning Herald [Australia], George Edward Godart death notice, 27 August 1924. Digital image viewed at Australia National Archives Trove site.
  10. New South Wales (Australia) Indexes to Deaths, 1788-1975, online at http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au", 22698/1929, son of Thomas and Laura."
  11. Sydney Morning Herald [Australia], Frank Godart death notice, 19 October 1929. Digital image viewed at Australia National Archives Trove site.
  12. Sydney Morning Herald [Australia], Frank Godart funeral notice, 19 October 1929. Digital image viewed at Australia National Archives Trove site.
  13. Sydney Morning Herald [Australia], Thursday 24 October 1929, page 9. Digital image viewed at Australia National Archives Trove site.