Francis Godolphin (died about 1640)

For other people named Francis Godolphin, see Francis Godolphin.

Sir Francis Godolphin MP (died 1640) was an English nobleman, politician, knight, and Member of Parliament.

Sir Francis Godolphin MP
Died	2 May 1640
Nationality	English
Occupation(s)	Politician and Knight
Title	Sir
Parent(s)	Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) Margaret Killigrew

Biography

Godolphin was the third son of Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) and his first wife Margaret Killigrew. He represented St Ives in the Parliaments of 1624–5 and 1625, and Cornwall in that of 1626. He was also Recorder of Helston in 1620. He was still alive in 1637, and his will was proved on 2 May 1640.

References

• D Brunton & D H Pennington, Members of the Long Parliament (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954)
• Vivian's Visitations of Cornwall. Exeter: William Pollard & Co. 1887.
• Willis, Browne (1750). Notitia Parliamentaria, Part II: A Series or Lists of the Representatives in the several Parliaments held from the Reformation 1541, to the Restoration 1660 ... London. pp. 128, 188, 199, 209, 219, 242.