John Godman 1715-1750

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John GODMAN 1715-1750

Biographical Note

Son of Francis Godman, of Hemel Hempstead. BA Jesus College, Cambridge 1738; curate of Waldron, Sussex 1742-47, vicar of Mayfield, Sussex 1747.

Books

Godman used an engraved armorial bookplate, dating from his time at Jesus College (Franks 12089); the extent and disposition of his library are not known.

Sources

  • Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903.
  • Venn, J. and J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge, 1922.