Septimus Holmes Godson (1799–1877) was a British
barrister
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who was called to the bar at
Gray's Inn
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in 1837. He was the youngest son of
William Godson who died in 1822. His brother was
Richard Godson
Richard Godson, QC (1797–1849) was an English barrister and politician. He was member of Parliament for St Albans in 1831–32 and then Kidderminster 1832–34 and 1837–1849.Proto-Germanic ''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' and ''*hardu-'' 's ...
(1797–1849) who was
member of Parliament for
St Albans
St Albans () is a cathedral city in Hertfordshire, England, east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Hatfield, north-west of London, south-west of Welwyn Garden City and south-east of Luton. St Albans was the first major ...
in 1831–32 and then
Kidderminster
Kidderminster is a market town and civil parish in Worcestershire, England, south-west of Birmingham and north of Worcester, England, Worcester. Located north of the River Stour, Worcestershire, River Stour and east of the River Severn, in th ...
1832–34 and 1837–1849.
In 1830, Godson married Susannah Courtoy (1807-1895), daughter of
Hannah Courtoy.
Westminster Marriages Transcription.
findmypast. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
References
British barristers
Septimus
1799 births
1877 deaths
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