Lincoln Godfrey

Background

Godfrey, Lincoln was born on May 17, 1850 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Benjamin Granger and Emeline Maxwell (Field) Godfrey.

Education

Educated private schools.

Career

Began career with father’s firm, B. G. Godfrey & Company, dry goods. Member William Simpson Sons & Company, since 1893. Vice-president and director Philadelphia National Bank.

Director Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Pennsylvania Trust, Safe Deposit & Insurance Company, Argo Mills Company, Mutual Fire & Inland Insurance Company, Insurance Company of North. America, William

Cramp & Sons’ Ship & Engine Building Company. Member board of managers Western Savings Fund, Merchants’ Fund Association.

Achievements

• Lincoln Godfrey has been listed as a noteworthy merchant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member William Simpson Sons & Company Member board managers

Connections

Married Mary Simpson, October 17, 1872.

Father:

Benjamin Granger Godfrey

Mother:

Emeline Maxwell (Field) Godfrey

Spouse:

Mary Simpson