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Clarence J. Godfroy
  1. Gabriel GodfroyBet 1876 & 1907 -
  2. Clarence J. Godfroy1880 - 1962
  3. Lizzie Godfroy1883 - 1956
  4. Sylvester Godfroy1885 -
  5. Ira S. Godfroy1886 - 1961
  6. Viola Godfroy1891 -
  7. Eva L. Godfroy1893 - 1980
  8. Lawrence P. Godfroy1894 - 1986
  9. Oliver Godfroy1897 - 1977
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Name[1] Clarence J. Godfroy
Unknown[4] Chief Kapapwah _____
Unknown[1] Chief Kapapush _____
Unknown[4] Elevated _____
Unknown[4] Looking Over the Top _____
Unknown[4] Long View _____
Unknown[6] Co-pier-gah _____
Gender Male
Birth[5] 4 Oct 1880 Miami, Indiana, United States
Death[5] 6 Oct 1962 Peru, Miami, Indiana, United Statesage 82
Nationality? Miami
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 Ball State University University Libraries Spurgeon-Greene Photographs.

    Title
    Clarence J. Godfroy
    Photographer
    Greene, Richard A., 1903-1984
    Subject - LCSH
    United States History War of 1812
    Original Date
    1950-05-28
    Description
    Godfroy, known to the Miami as Chief Kapapwah, spoke at the Mississinewa Battlefield about the War of 1812.
    Alternative Title
    Clarence Godfrey, Chief Kapapush, Miami Indians
    Subject - TGM
    Men
    Portraits
    Headdresses
    Automobiles
    Persons Pictured
    Godfroy, Clarence J.
    Geographic Location
    Indiana
    United States
    North and Central America
    Time Period
    1950s (1950-1959)
    Twentieth century, C. E.
    Notes
    More information about this image can be found in the Greene, Richard A. Our Neighborhood Articles collection.
    Links to Our Neighborhood Articles
    1950-05-30, https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/collection/GrnRchOrNgh/id/6247
    Media Type
    Still image
    Original Format
    Photographic prints
    Photographs
    Black and white images
    Digital Date
    2006 (Loaded); 2017-02-17 (Rights updated); 2020-06 (Metadata updated); 2020-09 (Metadata revised)
    File Format
    image/jpeg (Access); image/tiff (Master)
    Capture Specifications
    300 ppi
    24 bit
    Digital Identifier
    P40-0872-x0766.jpg
    Item Identifier
    P.40
    Collection
    Spurgeon-Greene Photographs Collection
    Collection URL
    https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/collection/sg
    Archival Collection
    Spurgeon-Greene Collection, circa 1930s-1970s
    Repository
    Ball State University. University Libraries. Archives and Special Collections
    Online Provider
    Ball State University. University Libraries
    Copyright
    In Copyright
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    Content Statement
    This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about
    Access Information
    To inquire about permissions or request a digital copy of this resource, contact Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries at [email protected] or (765) 285-5078.
    System Date
    1950-05-28

  2.   Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana)02 Jul 1933, SunPage 8.

    descendant of Frances Slocum

  3.   Rushville Republican (Rushville, Indiana)08 Oct 1962, MonPage 3.

    Indian Chief Dies

  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Muncie Star Press.

    30 May 1950
    author Richard A Green
    "Seen and Heard in Our Neighborhood"
    page 4
    great grandson of Francis Godfroy tells the Indian version of the Battle of Mississinewa.

  5. 5.0 5.1 .

    Clarence J “Chief” Godfroy
    Birth: 4 Oct 1880 Miami County, Indiana, USA
    Death: 6 Oct 1962 (aged 82) Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA
    Burial: Friends Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA
    Memorial #: 5053662
    Family Members
    Parents
    Peter Godfroy 1858-1928
    Louisa Godfroy 1860-Unknown
    Spouse
    Mary E Godfroy 1880-1959
    Maintained by: D Ross (49307551)
    Originally Created by: DJ Hall (46937246)
    Added: 8 Sep 2000
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5053662/clarence-j-godfroy
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 December 2020), memorial page for Clarence J “Chief” Godfroy (4 Oct 1880–6 Oct 1962), Find a Grave Memorial no. 5053662, citing Friends Cemetery, Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by D Ross (contributor 49307551) .

  6. .

    Louisa Godfroy
    Birth: 1860
    Death: unknown
    Burial: Francis Godfroy Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA
    Memorial #: 37573299
    Bio: Louisa Godfroy was listed on Annuity Pay-Roll of the Eel River Miami Tribe of Indians for May 29, 1889. Lousia Godfroy's Native American name was not listed, however she was listed as wife of Peter Godfroy and daughter of "Shingo-quah".

    "John Aveline and Louis "Shaw-pin-e-maw" were listed as sons of Shingo-quah" and may have been Louisa's brothers. Martha "Me-Shah-ka-tokqua or Mi-Shah-Ka-to-qua" Aveline was listed as wife of Louis Aveline and daughter of "Wah-puk-kc-ze-quah".

    Clarence "Co-pier-gah" Godfroy, "Gabriel "She-que-ah" Godfroy and Ira S. "To-cin-yah" Godfroy were listed as Louisa's sons. Lizzie "Kin-no-qe-quah" Godfroy was listed as Louisa's daughter. John "Wah-sup" Godfroy was listed in the same sequence but without any reference to parents.

    No ages were listed on the Annuity Pay-Roll found at http://www.genealogycenter.info/miamirecords/miamirecords.pdf

    Contributor:
    D Ross
    Family Members
    Children
    Clarence J Godfroy 1880-1962
    Created by: Rickey Bellamy (46790113)
    Added: 27 May 2009
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37573299/louisa-godfroy
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 December 2020), memorial page for Louisa Godfroy (1860–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial no. 37573299, citing Francis Godfroy Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Rickey Bellamy (contributor 46790113) .