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About Benjamin Godfrey
Benjamin Godfrey was an American merchant and philanthropist from Massachusetts who is known for his work in the Illinois region. Running away to Ireland at a young age, Godfrey worked on ships in his early life, eventually commanding his own. This vessel was wrecked off the coast of Mexico, but Godfrey found wealth in a trading house in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. However, he was robbed and returned to the U.S. penniless.
Everything about Benjamin Godfrey →- Occupation
- educator
- Born
- December 4, 1794
- Died
- August 13, 1862