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"Parke Godwin, 1816–1904, was an American journalist and editor. He became associated, while working on the New York Evening Post, with William Cullen Bryant, whose daughter he married. He later published a biography of Bryant (1883) and edited his works (4 vol., 1883–84). He retained his connection with the Post for nearly 45 years, following Bryant as editor in 1878, but because of differences with the owners, he resigned in 1881 and became editor of the Commercial Advertiser. Godwin, sympathetic with Brook Farm and with Fourierism Fourier, wrote 'A Popular View of the Doctrines of Fourier' (1844), and for a time edited the Harbinger, the Fourierist magazine. He translated part of Goethe's autobiography (1846–47) and other works from the German." - findagrave.org

Mr. Godwin is mentioned quickly in FWS's letter to WHS on 7 June 1853 as "of the 'Evening Post.' In census records, Mr. Godwin's occupation is listed as "editor."

Letter References

Letter from Frederick William Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 7, 1853

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Biography: 
"Parke Godwin, 1816–1904, was an American journalist and editor. He became associated, while working on the New York Evening Post, with William Cullen Bryant, whose daughter he married. He later published a biography of Bryant (1883) and edited his works (4 vol., 1883–84). He retained his connection with the Post for nearly 45 years, following Bryant as editor in 1878, but because of differences with the owners, he resigned in 1881 and became editor of the Commercial Advertiser. Godwin, sympathetic with Brook Farm and with Fourierism Fourier, wrote 'A Popular View of the Doctrines of Fourier' (1844), and for a time edited the Harbinger, the Fourierist magazine. He translated part of Goethe's autobiography (1846–47) and other works from the German." - findagrave.org Mr. Godwin is mentioned quickly in FWS's letter to WHS on 7 June 1853 as "of the 'Evening Post.' In census records, Mr. Godwin's occupation is listed as "editor."
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URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37616099/parke-godwin Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 October 2018), memorial page for Parke Godwin (28 Feb 1816–7 Jan 1904), Find A Grave Memorial no. 37616099, citing Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Arleen Koello (contributor 47001400) .
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Transcript Birth date: 25 Feb 1816 Birth place: Paterson, New Jersey Web Address search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uspassports&h=1546893 &ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Source Information Title U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 Author Ancestry.com Publisher Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.Original data - Passport Applications, 1795–1905. NARA Microfilm Publication M1372, 694 rolls. General Records Department of State, Record Group 59. National Archives, Washington, D.C
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URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37616099/parke-godwin Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 October 2018), memorial page for Parke Godwin (28 Feb 1816–7 Jan 1904), Find A Grave Memorial no. 37616099, citing Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Arleen Koello (contributor 47001400) .