Abraham Godwin | |
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| Born | November 23, 1724 |
| Died | February 9, 1777 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Gordon, Captain |
| Occupation(s) | Carpenter, Stagecoach route, Town Collector, Inn Keeper, Marine Captain |
| Spouse(s) | Phebe Cool (Cole, Kool) |
| Children | Abraham Godwin |
Abraham Godwin (November 23, 1724 – February 9, 1777) was a carpenter from New York City and one of the first American settlers in the area of Paterson, New Jersey, earlier known as Acquackanonk. He built the Godwin Hotel, and opened a stage coach line for tourists visiting the Passaic Falls, briefly holding a monopoly. In April 1758, after making a good impression on the Dutch, Abraham was selected Town Collector for the Saddle River Township, now known as Saddle Brook. Godwin became a member of the general committee of local government in 1775. [1][2]
- ^ New Jersey (4 September 1879). Minutes of the Provincial Congress and the Council of Safety of the State of New Jersey [1775-1776]. Naar, Day & Naar. p. 110 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Passaic Hotel". wordpress.com. 4 March 2017.