Charles Wilson Godown was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly from the First District of Hinterdon County in 1879 and served one term. After this venture into politics, he apparently lost interest in the carriage-making venture and sold it to a cousin, Pierson Godown. Pierson Godown operated the business until his death in 1903. McHugh sold it to George L. Bodine in 1908 and Bodine sold it to Leonard L. LaRue in 1924. Today, the only reminder of this once thriving business is the large house on the northeast corner which has been rebuilt and modernized.
Nothing remains of the old carriage and wheelwright shops.
At this point it looks like Sarah came to live with Jacob. We see Sarah living with John A in the 1850 census. Charles Wilson 9 Godown was born November 22, 1824. John Alexander Godown was born December 31, 1825. William T Godown was born February 1, 1826.