Godfrey Cauthorn was mentioned in the 18 July 1814 will of his mother, Catherine Cauthorn, proved 17 April 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 143–144.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Dwelling 535, Family 535
Cauthorn, Godfrey, 67, male, farmer, $700 real estate, born in Virginia
Cauthorn, Pearson, 42, male, no occupation, born in Virginia