At least four of our ancestors are noted for their service to the founding of the United State.  Two from each side of the our family.

              CROW*                                                                    NORTON**

Richard Godfrey, V (1710-1792)                              Major General Israel Putnam (1717-1790)
 served Taunton Massachusetts                                       one of four Major Generals appointed by
 Committee of Safety 1775                                              Continental Congress in 1775
                                                                                        fought with distinction at Battle of Bunker Hill
    his son
                                                                                            his son
                                                                                          
Ard Godfrey (c.1758-c. 1778)                                     Major Israel Putnam (1739-1812)
 served as a Private in                                                        Company Commander Connecticut
 Masschusetts in                                                                 Volunteers
 Capt. Oliver Soper's Company,
 Col. Timothy Walker's Regiment