References for Francis 2nd Earl Godolphin * of Godolphin
G.E. Cokayne, et al.: The Complete Peerage, Vol V, p.748. London, 1921-1926, The St. Catherine Press, ltd.
Sir B.Burke: A Genealogical History of the Peerages and Knightages of the British Empire. London, 1953
F.M.Powicke, E.B.Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. London, 1961
J.Siebmacher: J.Siebmachers grosses Wappenbuch, Band 3-A, Die Wappen des hohen deutschen Adels. Neustadt a.d.Aisch, Bauer & Raspe, 1972/4