Biography of Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin 1678-1766
Paternal Family Tree: Godolphin
On 16 May 1675 [his father] Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin (age 29) and [his mother] Margaret Blagge (age 22) were married.
On 03 Sep 1678 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin was born to Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin (age 33) and Margaret Blagge (age 26) at Whitehall Palace [Map]. His mother died six days later.
Evelyn's Diary. 03 Sep 1678. I went to London, to dine with [his mother] Mrs. Godolphin (age 26), and found her in labor; she was brought to bed of a son, who was baptized in the chamber, by the name of Francis, the susceptors being [his uncle] Sir William Godolphin (age 38) (head of the family), Mr. John Hervey (age 62), Treasurer to the Queen, and [his aunt] Mrs. Boscawen (age 35), sister to Sir William and the [his father] father (age 33).
Evelyn's Diary. 16 Oct 1678. [his father] Mr. Godolphin (age 33) requested me to continue the trust his [his mother] wife (deceased) had reposed in me, in behalf of his little son, conjuring me to transfer the friendship I had for his dear wife, on him and his.
Around 1680 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 1) educated at Eton College [Map].
Evelyn's Diary. 15 Aug 1685. Came to visite us Mr. Boscawen (age 57) with my [his father] Lord Godolphin's (age 40) little son (age 6), with whose education hither his father had intrusted me.
In Mar 1698 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 19) and Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 16) were married. She the daughter of John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 47) and Sarah Jennings Duchess of Marlborough (age 37). He the son of Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin (age 52) and Margaret Blagge.
Evelyn's Diary. 08 Jun 1698. I went to congratulate the marriage of Mr. Godolphin (age 19) with the [his father-in-law] Earl of Marlborough's (age 48) [his wife] daughter (age 16).
Around 1700 [his son] Henry Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 21) and [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 18).
In 1700 [his son] William Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 21) and [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 18).
Evelyn's Diary. 17 Nov 1700. There was a change of great officers at Court. Lord Godolphin (age 22) returned to his former station of first Commissioner of the Treasury; Sir Charles Hedges (age 50), Secretary of State.
Before 02 Dec 1700 Charles Spencer 3rd Earl of Sunderland (age 25) and [his sister-in-law] Anne Churchill Countess Sunderland (age 17) were married. She the daughter of [his father-in-law] John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 50) and [his mother-in-law] Sarah Jennings Duchess of Marlborough (age 40). He the son of Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland (age 59) and Anne Digby Countess Sunderland (age 54).
In 1701 [his daughter] Henrietta Godolphin Duchess Newcastle under Lyne was born to Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 22) and [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 19).
On 01 Dec 1701 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 23) was elected MP East Looe.
On 04 Feb 1702 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 23) was elected MP Helston.
On 28 Sep 1702 Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland (age 61) died at Althorp House, Northamptonshire [Map]. His son Charles Spencer 3rd Earl of Sunderland (age 27) succeeded 3rd Earl of Sunderland, 5th Baron Spencer Wormleighton. [his sister-in-law] Anne Churchill Countess Sunderland (age 19) by marriage Countess of Sunderland.
Evelyn's Diary. 01 Dec 1702. After the excess of honor conferred by the Queen (age 37) on the [his father-in-law] Earl of Marlborough (age 52), by making him a Knight of the Garter and a Duke, for the success of but one campaign, that he should desire £5,000 a year to be settled on him by Parliament out of the Post Office, was thought a bold and unadvised request, as he had, besides his own considerable estate, above £30,000 a year in places and employments, with £50,000 at interest. He had married one [his wife] daughter (age 21) to the son (age 24) of my [his father] Lord Treasurer Godolphin (age 57), [his sister-in-law] another (age 19) to the Earl of Sunderland (age 27), and a [his sister-in-law] third (age 15) to the Earl of Bridgewater (age 21). He is a very handsome person, well-spoken and affable, and supports his want of acquired knowledge by keeping good company.
Around 1703 [his daughter] Margaret Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 24) and [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 21).
On 09 Feb 1703 Scroop Egerton 1st Duke Bridgewater (age 21) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Churchill Countess Bridgewater (age 15) were married. She by marriage Countess Bridgewater. She the daughter of [his father-in-law] John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 52) and [his mother-in-law] Sarah Jennings Duchess of Marlborough (age 42). He the son of John Egerton 3rd Earl Bridgewater and Jane Paulet Countess Bridgewater (age 47).
In 1705 John Montagu 2nd Duke Montagu (age 15) and [his sister-in-law] Mary Churchill Duchess of Montagu (age 15) were married. She the daughter of [his father-in-law] John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 54) and [his mother-in-law] Sarah Jennings Duchess of Marlborough (age 44). He the son of Ralph Montagu 1st Duke Montagu (age 66) and Elizabeth Wriothesley Countess Northumberland. They were third cousins.
In 1705 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 26) was awarded Master of Arts at King's College, Cambridge University [Map].
In 1708 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 29) was elected MP Oxfordshire.
On 09 Mar 1709 Ralph Montagu 1st Duke Montagu (age 70) died. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. His son John Montagu 2nd Duke Montagu (age 19) succeeded 2nd Duke Montagu, 4th Baron Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire. [his sister-in-law] Mary Churchill Duchess of Montagu (age 19) by marriage Duchess Montagu.
In 1710 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 31) was elected MP Tregony.
On 15 Sep 1712 [his father] Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin (age 67) died. His son Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 34) succeeded 2nd Earl Godolphin, 2nd Viscount Rialton, 2nd Baron Godolphin of Rialton in Cornwall. [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 31) by marriage Countess Godolphin.
On 22 Mar 1714 [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Churchill Countess Bridgewater (age 27) died.
On 15 Apr 1716 [his sister-in-law] Anne Churchill Countess Sunderland (age 33) died.
On 02 Apr 1717 [his son-in-law] Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyme (age 23) and [his daughter] Henrietta Godolphin Duchess Newcastle under Lyne (age 16) were married. She by marriage Duchess Newcastle under Lyme. She the daughter of Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 38) and [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 35).
On 16 Jun 1722 [his father-in-law] John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 72) died at Cranbourne Lodge, Windsor. His daughter [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 40) succeeded 2nd Duchess Marlborough, 2nd Marchioness of Blandford, 2nd Countess of Marlborough, 2nd Baroness Churchill of Sandridge in Hertfordshire. Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 43) by marriage Duke Marlborough.
On 26 May 1723 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 44) was appointed Privy Council.
Around 1725 Johnathan "The Elder" Richardson (age 57). Portrait of Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 46).
On 25 Apr 1729 [his son] William Godolphin (age 29) and [his daughter-in-law] Catherina de Jong Jong were married. He the son of Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 50) and [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 47).
1730. Joseph Highmore (age 37). Portrait of Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 51).
On 18 Apr 1733 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 54) was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
On 24 Oct 1733 [his wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough (age 52) died. Her nephew Charles Spencer 3rd Duke of Marlborough (age 26) succeeded 3rd Duke Marlborough, 3rd Marquess of Blandford, 3rd Earl of Marlborough, 3rd Baron Churchill of Sandridge in Hertfordshire. Elizabeth Trevor Duchess of Marlborough (age 20) by marriage Duchess Marlborough.
On 23 Jan 1735 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 56) was created 1st Baron Godolphin of Helston in Cornwall with a special remainder to heirs male of his uncle [his uncle] Henry Godolphin.
On 14 May 1735 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 56) was appointed Lord Privy Seal.
On 26 Jun 1740 [his son-in-law] Thomas Osborne 4th Duke Leeds (age 26) and [his daughter] Mary Godolphin Duchess Leeds were married. She by marriage Duchess Leeds. She the daughter of Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 61) and [his former wife] Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough. He the son of Peregrine Osborne 3rd Duke Leeds.
On 17 Jan 1766 Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin (age 87) died. Earl Godolphin, Viscount Rialton, Baron Godolphin of Rialton in Cornwall extinct. His first cousin Francis Godolphin 2nd Baron Goldolphin (age 59) succeeded 2nd Baron Godolphin of Helston in Cornwall.
[his daughter] Mary Godolphin Duchess Leeds was born to Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin and Henrietta Churchill 2nd Duchess of Marlborough.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of Philip IV King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Godolphin
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Godolphin
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Godolphin
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Godolphin
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Killigrew 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Killigrew
GrandFather: Francis Godolphin
Father: Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Berkeley of Stoke Gifford 
8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Maurice Berkeley 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Coningsby
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Berkeley 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Blount 4th Baron Mountjoy 
8 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Blount 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Keble Baroness Mountjoy
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Berkeley of Bruton 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Lygon 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Lygon 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Greville 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Lygon 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Denys
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Denys 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Berkeley 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandMother: Dorothy Berkeley 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Neville 
3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Neville 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Windsor Baroness Scrope Masham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Neville of Billingbear 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Gresham 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances aka Elizabeth Gresham
Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Thwaytes
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Killigrew
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Killigrew
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Killigrew 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Cooke
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Cooke 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Fitzwilliam 
10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Francis Godolphin 2nd Earl Godolphin 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Thomas Blagge
Mother: Margaret Blagge
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry North of Mildenhall, Suffolk
Great x 1 Grandfather: Roger North of Mildenhall
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Knevit
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Knevit
GrandMother: Mary North
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Gilbert of Great Finborow, Suffolk
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gilbert
