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Born: 5 November 1784 in Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown


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David  married  Elizabeth DIXON 9 November 1811 in Nova Scotia, Canada .  The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Elizabeth DIXON  was born abt. 1784 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada (Beaubassin, Acadia) (Fort Lawrence).  Elizabeth was the child of Robert DICKINSON and Janet UNKNOWN.

Spouse & Children of David GODWIN (GOODWIN)

David GODWIN (GOODWIN) married flag female ancestor Elizabeth DIXON
Marriage date: 9 November 1811
Marriage place: , Nova Scotia, Canada
Elizabeth DIXON was the child of Robert DICKINSON and Janet UNKNOWN

Children of David GODWIN (GOODWIN) and Elizabeth DIXON

flag female ancestor Abigail GOODWIN
Born: 18 December 1815, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 1 April 1899, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Married: Nehemiah GOODWIN 1833

flag male ancestor Willoughby GOODWIN
Born: 3 September 1818, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 30 May 1879,

Married: Eleanore Geneva GAYTON 1846



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BirthBirth — 1784
5 November 1784
Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
marriage1811 Marriage / Partner
David GODWIN (GOODWIN) and Elizabeth DIXON 9 November 1811, , Nova Scotia, Canada

He was 27 years old.
1815 Birth of Child
Abigail GOODWIN was born 18 December 1815, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

David was 31 years old.
1818 Birth of Child
Willoughby GOODWIN was born 3 September 1818, Argyle, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

David was 33 years old.
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Last updated: 10/11/2025 9:20:35 PM

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