GODFREY, Charles W. - aged 48 years, a good man who came to this county (Henderson County TN) last winter from Jackson County MI and purchased a small farm home from Joe F. Ross, two miles west of Lexington, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at the home of Mr. Ross after being confined to his bed but two days. Mr. Godfrey had throat trouble for five years and came South hoping to get well. After locating here and until his last illness he lived alone, being unmarried and on Thursday when violently taken was persuaded to go to Mr. Ross' home where he could be waited upon. He seemed to be a thoroughly good man and has made numerous friends among our people. His remains were shipped to Michigan.
From the Lexington Progress, June 30, 1911