Betsy, Don't know. I am sending this on to my cousin who is doing lots of Gifford searching. Joan - JFWagnerCast@Juno.com On Tue, 3 Aug 1999 23:22:26 EDT BFB1957@aol.com writes: >Spirit: I am looking for some Giffords in OH. Do you have any Silas or Scott Burdette Gifford in your records? Thanks, Betsy > ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Don't know!?! I am sending this on to my cousin for her look see. Joan - JFWagnerCast@Juno.com On Tue, 3 Aug 1999 23:17:52 EDT Spiritgrny@aol.com writes: >Joan, Are any of your Giffords from KY or OH? I have Gifford connections there. > >Spirit ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

Ramona, Thank you so much for the Genealogy of the Gifford Family. I appreciate it. Susan

I am also looking for a Gifford in the southeastern/MA area: Henry A. Gifford, b. 1861 and died 1956. He was married to Amy Etta ? (b. 1865 d. 1940) He had three children: Mary, Edna and James. Unfortunately, this is all I have on Henry. I am writing (snail mail) around to various towns in MA where he may have died. He does not show up on the Social Security Index. I am also checking census records. I do not know where Henry was born. The problem is, this Gifford family probably did not approve of a marriage (Henry's daughter, Edna, to my grandfather, Leroy Andrews). The Giffords then had little to no contact with Edna's family, her children, etc. I am searching for Henry in the traditional way, and online. Henry and Amy are buried in Lakenham Cemetery, which is in Carver, MA. I found their grave site almost by accident, while looking for Leroy's resting place. Anyone have any info in Henry A. Gifford? Thanks Diane Andrews McGuire

Does anyone know the Gifford grandparents of Phebe T. Gifford, b. 1861 Dartmouth, MA. Parents: John A. Gifford, b. Dartmouth and Betsey Carr, b. Tiverton, RI? Phebe married Alonzo Mosher in New Bedford in 1876. She died 1882 in Fairhaven, MA. Having a hard time sorting out all the John A. Gifford's. Thanks for any help or leads. Carol Rogers rogers5@innova.net -----Original Message----- From: Ramona McClean <ramonam@potlatch.com> To: GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [GIFFORD-L] Romsey Hampshire UK/ Susan Kudspeth, Micheal Wagner, Chris & Kim & Et Al > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Alan Norris <AlanNorris@access.net.au> >To: <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Saturday, July 31, 1999 3:30 AM >Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Romsey Hampshire UK > > >> I am interested in any information about my Grandfather William Gifford >and >> his father also William Gifford who both lived in Romsey. I think that my >> Great Grandfather may have had something to do with setting up a police >> force in Romsey. Contact me on anorris@access.net.au >> >> Thanks >> >> Alan Norris >> >> Melbourne Australia >> >>>>>I have >Lou Gerhig's so its much easier to type this up once & send it to everyone >that wants it rather than trying to send it to you seperatly,sorry, Ramona >Gifford >Mc Clean > > GENEALOGY > OF THE > GIFFORD > FAMILY > Down to the time of their emigration to America in > 1630 >The Family of Giffords are of High Antiguity, and were Seated at Honfleur, >in Normandy, three centuries before the conquest of England by Duke William. > > At the Battle of Hastings,in 1066, Sire Runddolph de >Gifford was one of theConqueror's standard beaters, and was rewardedby him >with land in Somereshire and Chesire wich were created into a Barony, from >wich his descendents had summons to Parliament. > > In the reign of Henry11, Sir Peter Gifford married >Alice, Daughter and Heirress of Sir Grey de Corbuchin, with whom he had the >Lordship of >Chillington, in Chesire, wich was the seat of the Dukes of Buckingham of >this family. > > Stephen Gifford was one of the Barons accompanying Richard Coeur de >Lion, to the Holy >Lands, and was killed in the siege of Jerusalem;and his son,Sir Stephen was >wounded there. > > This family enjoyed great distinctions in the English Courts for several >centuries, and no less than five peerages existed in it at one time. > > Baron George Gifford was made Earl of Buckingham by Henery V, But >joining the house of York against that of Lancaster, and being one of the >prime favorites of King Edward V,he was created >Duke ofBuckingham And married the Princess Maud Plantaganet, the King's >cousin. > > His Son, George Gifford, Duke of Buckingham, >Was one of the favorites of the Duke of Gloucester - >afterwards King Richard 111, and being detected in the act of corresponding >with the Earl of Richmond(Henry 11)he was attainted of High Treason and >beheaded by Richard's Orders. > > The Duke of Buckingham left several infant children, but as theyas they >had been deprived of their lands and titles, that mercenary King V11 found >it more convenient not to restore them, and Humphrey Stafford, a very >powerful noble, having married the eldest daughter of Henry,and was created >by him, the Duke of Buckingham. > > The Staffords followed the fate of their maternal ancestor, and the >Grandson of Humphrey was beheaded and his family deprived of their estates > > Of the Sons ofthe last George Gifford, Duke of Buckingham,George >continued the first line and continually solicited the Crown and Parliament >for >his restoration; but from the opposition of his powerful brother- in - law >(Stafford ), was always >defeated. > > The Giffords, in the riegn of King Henry V111 and >Queens Mary and Elizabeth ineffectually put their claims before the English >Parliament, never, however being able to attain a judgement. > > In the reign of James 1, Sir Ambrose Gifford >claimed before the House of Peers to be Duke of >Bellingham, and in the second reign of Charles 1 >his claim was disallowed on account of his poverty. >(See Dugale's Extracts and Baronies.) > > Walter Gifford, the son of Sir Ambrose, emigrated from England to >Massachusetts Bay in >1630, and was the originator of the American branch of the ancient family. > > Of the descendants of this family who have been noted, are the >celebrated critic, Sir John Gifford and Lord Gifford, the master of the >Rolls, who prosecuted, while English Attorny General, the wife of George the >1V(Queen Caroline) upon a charge of high crimes and misdemeannnors. > > Coat of Arms >Gules,three lionspassent; argent; crest, and arm couped above the >elbow;vested or, charged with two barswavy azzure; cuffed white; holding in >the hand a stag's head-cabosed, gules. > > "Non Sine Numin" > >Explanation-- Gules - red; Argent- white; Cuped- >cut off; Vested- gold; Azure- Blue; Cabosed- with out the neck. > >Motto - " Nothing without the Divinity" > >Mediaa Research Bureau, Washington D. C. > >Gifford is of Norman Origin and means "Liberal >Gifter" Was written Giffart or Gifferd > >Love to All, Ramona "Mona"Gifford Mc Clean >Both my Mother's & Father's sodes of the family >had the messy habit of getting themselves seperated from their HEADS!!! > > > > > > > > > > > >> >>

Spirit: I am looking for some Giffords in OH. Do you have any Silas or Scott Burdette Gifford in your records? Thanks, Betsy

Joan, Are any of your Giffords from KY or OH? I have Gifford connections there. Spirit

Dear Alan: My Great grandfather was William Gifford born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1810. I don't know if you are related to the American branch of this family or not...our William was a decendent of Sir Ambrose Gifford who came to America in 1630. Jo Ann Gainer -----Original Message----- From: Alan Norris <AlanNorris@access.net.au> To: GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 6:29 AM Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Romsey Hampshire UK >I am interested in any information about my Grandfather William Gifford and >his father also William Gifford who both lived in Romsey. I think that my >Great Grandfather may have had something to do with setting up a police >force in Romsey. Contact me on anorris@access.net.au > >Thanks > >Alan Norris > >Melbourne Australia > > > >

----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Norris <AlanNorris@access.net.au> To: <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 1999 3:30 AM Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Romsey Hampshire UK > I am interested in any information about my Grandfather William Gifford and > his father also William Gifford who both lived in Romsey. I think that my > Great Grandfather may have had something to do with setting up a police > force in Romsey. Contact me on anorris@access.net.au > > Thanks > > Alan Norris > > Melbourne Australia > >>>>>I have Lou Gerhig's so its much easier to type this up once & send it to everyone that wants it rather than trying to send it to you seperatly,sorry, Ramona Gifford Mc Clean GENEALOGY OF THE GIFFORD FAMILY Down to the time of their emigration to America in 1630 The Family of Giffords are of High Antiguity, and were Seated at Honfleur, in Normandy, three centuries before the conquest of England by Duke William. At the Battle of Hastings,in 1066, Sire Runddolph de Gifford was one of theConqueror's standard beaters, and was rewardedby him with land in Somereshire and Chesire wich were created into a Barony, from wich his descendents had summons to Parliament. In the reign of Henry11, Sir Peter Gifford married Alice, Daughter and Heirress of Sir Grey de Corbuchin, with whom he had the Lordship of Chillington, in Chesire, wich was the seat of the Dukes of Buckingham of this family. Stephen Gifford was one of the Barons accompanying Richard Coeur de Lion, to the Holy Lands, and was killed in the siege of Jerusalem;and his son,Sir Stephen was wounded there. This family enjoyed great distinctions in the English Courts for several centuries, and no less than five peerages existed in it at one time. Baron George Gifford was made Earl of Buckingham by Henery V, But joining the house of York against that of Lancaster, and being one of the prime favorites of King Edward V,he was created Duke ofBuckingham And married the Princess Maud Plantaganet, the King's cousin. His Son, George Gifford, Duke of Buckingham, Was one of the favorites of the Duke of Gloucester - afterwards King Richard 111, and being detected in the act of corresponding with the Earl of Richmond(Henry 11)he was attainted of High Treason and beheaded by Richard's Orders. The Duke of Buckingham left several infant children, but as theyas they had been deprived of their lands and titles, that mercenary King V11 found it more convenient not to restore them, and Humphrey Stafford, a very powerful noble, having married the eldest daughter of Henry,and was created by him, the Duke of Buckingham. The Staffords followed the fate of their maternal ancestor, and the Grandson of Humphrey was beheaded and his family deprived of their estates Of the Sons ofthe last George Gifford, Duke of Buckingham,George continued the first line and continually solicited the Crown and Parliament for his restoration; but from the opposition of his powerful brother- in - law (Stafford ), was always defeated. The Giffords, in the riegn of King Henry V111 and Queens Mary and Elizabeth ineffectually put their claims before the English Parliament, never, however being able to attain a judgement. In the reign of James 1, Sir Ambrose Gifford claimed before the House of Peers to be Duke of Bellingham, and in the second reign of Charles 1 his claim was disallowed on account of his poverty. (See Dugale's Extracts and Baronies.) Walter Gifford, the son of Sir Ambrose, emigrated from England to Massachusetts Bay in 1630, and was the originator of the American branch of the ancient family. Of the descendants of this family who have been noted, are the celebrated critic, Sir John Gifford and Lord Gifford, the master of the Rolls, who prosecuted, while English Attorny General, the wife of George the 1V(Queen Caroline) upon a charge of high crimes and misdemeannnors. Coat of Arms Gules,three lionspassent; argent; crest, and arm couped above the elbow;vested or, charged with two barswavy azzure; cuffed white; holding in the hand a stag's head-cabosed, gules. "Non Sine Numin" Explanation-- Gules - red; Argent- white; Cuped- cut off; Vested- gold; Azure- Blue; Cabosed- with out the neck. Motto - " Nothing without the Divinity" Mediaa Research Bureau, Washington D. C. Gifford is of Norman Origin and means "Liberal Gifter" Was written Giffart or Gifferd Love to All, Ramona "Mona"Gifford Mc Clean Both my Mother's & Father's sodes of the family had the messy habit of getting themselves seperated from their HEADS!!! > >

I am looking for any information on a Robert H. and Cora Delphine Maynard Gifford of Boone, Boone Co., IA. They had 6 (possibly 7) children all born in IA. Robert H. was supposedly born in 1846 in Boone, Boone Co., IA and Cora was born there also in about 1850. My great great grandmother Cora Adell ("Garbo") was their daughter. She was born March 20, 1880 in Pilot Mound, Boone Co., IA. Other purported children were: Emily, Charlotte, Ira, Alma, Olive, and Florence.

Hi Group, I have'nt listed this in a while, so: I'm looking for anyone who has any connections to an Alexander Gifford, born around 1775 place unknown, died Baltimore Maryland in 1821. He married a Mary Johnson, place and date unknown. His parents and place of birth are unkown. Due to family naming patterns, his fathers name may of been Thomas Gifford. For four generations they repeat the same given names for children. Thomas, Alexander, Robert, James, Hugh, William, Elizabeth, Jane, and Maria/Mary. Alexander first shows up in Baltimore in 1806. There are no records of him in Baltimore or Maryland before that time. Mary Gifford nee Johnson's parents were probably named William and Elizabeth Johnson. Alex is believed to have been a carpenter by trade. Two of his son's were builders/architect's, one the High Constable of Baltimore, and one owned a pottery store. The others occupations were unknown. We are scotch-irish by family lore, coming here after someone lost their head in a dispute with british crown and the rest of the family got out of Dodge so to speak. Who came here and when is not known. Some of his decendants wind up in New York, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Utah, with some remaining in Baltimore. Any hints, help, suggestions, loose connections, questions, or unknown named children in your lines that disappear and fit in with the 1775 possible date of birth, please contact me. Thanks for listening. Enjoy the day. Michael

Susan, Now...I was about to delete this and then I read the MARTIN surname. These names do not ring bells with me, BUT perhaps my 2nd Cousin/Once Removed - Linda and her husband - might know some of these names. They have done TONS of research on the Gifford line and might know something. Soooo...I am forwarding this to her for her "look see" and maybe some input. Good luck! Joan JFWagnerCast@Juno.com On Sat, 31 Jul 1999 19:48:06 -0400 "SUSAN K HUDSPETH" <SHUDSPETH@prodigy.net> writes: >After my grandmother died, I found an envelope with old photos of Edmund GIFFORD and Livonia GIFFORD in it. The photographer was E. A. Kusel, Oroville and Chico. Someone had written California on them, so I assume they were living in California at the time they were taken. There was one other photo - Ellen PINGREE with W. S written above the name in different script. The photographer was G. H. Sherman in Elgin, Ill. > >My grandmother's family surnames are: BOLANDER/BOLINGER, MORTON, BURNETT, BRADFORD, MARTIN. > >I'm hoping someone can help me on these GIFFORD's. > >Thanks, >Susan Hudspeth >SHUDSPETH@prodigy.net ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

After my grandmother died, I found an envelope with old photos of Edmund GIFFORD and Livonia GIFFORD in it. The photographer was E. A. Kusel, Oroville and Chico. Someone had written California on them, so I assume they were living in California at the time they were taken. There was one other photo - Ellen PINGREE with W. S written above the name in different script. The photographer was G. H. Sherman in Elgin, Ill. My grandmother's family surnames are: BOLANDER/BOLINGER, MORTON, BURNETT, BRADFORD, MARTIN. I'm hoping someone can help me on these GIFFORD's. Thanks, Susan Hudspeth SHUDSPETH@prodigy.net

My grandfather was Charles & he & his came ,originally from The Boston area As all good Irish emigrants did. I am sorry, I can find no William's. Though as I dig I may find a William or two. The part about the police fits though, all mine were either cops or farmers. 1 F. B. I. Thanks for writing. I will let you know If I find anyone else. I have dropped a note to a Gifford that is a council member at Salt Lake City. There may be something for you there. I'll let you know if there is. Again ~ thanks, Mona Gifford Mc Clean ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Norris <AlanNorris@access.net.au> To: <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 31, 1999 3:30 AM Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Romsey Hampshire UK > I am interested in any information about my Grandfather William Gifford and > his father also William Gifford who both lived in Romsey. I think that my > Great Grandfather may have had something to do with setting up a police > force in Romsey. Contact me on anorris@access.net.au > > Thanks > > Alan Norris > > Melbourne Australia > > >

Mona. I would appreciate hearing from that Gifford also. I am searching for a Silas Gifford born in OH. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Betsy

I am interested in any information about my Grandfather William Gifford and his father also William Gifford who both lived in Romsey. I think that my Great Grandfather may have had something to do with setting up a police force in Romsey. Contact me on anorris@access.net.au Thanks Alan Norris Melbourne Australia

Dear Nancy, I cannot help you as I am grasping at straws, too. I'm trying to research my husband's family. Why your message is interesting to me is because my husband's father was also adopted and beyond that all is a black hole. His name was Charles Gifford, adopted by, I believe, a Pixley family in California. What is intriguing is that Charles or Giff as he was known was probably born around 1913, which is about the same time as your Arthur and they were both adopted out. Please copy me to whatever you find out. Thankfully yours, Mary Beth Gifford -----Original Message----- From: GEBRUDER@aol.com <GEBRUDER@aol.com> To: GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 11:51 AM Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Erwin Gifford, Glens Falls, N.Y. > >I am really desperate. My stepfather who is 80 is the son of Erwin Gifford >and Hazel Lagory. He was born in Glens Falls, N.Y. in 1919. He is the >oldest of four children, two other boys and a sister born in 1926. The >children were taken away from the parents around 1929. My stepfather, James >Arthur Gifford was taken into the home of Alva Myers in Basom, N.Y. He never >saw his siblings again. Now that his health is not good, it would give him >some peace of mind if he could contact them if they are still alive, or at >least find out what happened to them. If any of this sounds familiar, please >email. I have found on the Social Security Death Index an Erwin Gifford from >Glens Falls born July 11, 1921 and died Oct. 1980. He could possibly be the >next oldest brother, so I hope to locate his obituary. >Thanks for listening. >Nancy Bow > >

I am really desperate. My stepfather who is 80 is the son of Erwin Gifford and Hazel Lagory. He was born in Glens Falls, N.Y. in 1919. He is the oldest of four children, two other boys and a sister born in 1926. The children were taken away from the parents around 1929. My stepfather, James Arthur Gifford was taken into the home of Alva Myers in Basom, N.Y. He never saw his siblings again. Now that his health is not good, it would give him some peace of mind if he could contact them if they are still alive, or at least find out what happened to them. If any of this sounds familiar, please email. I have found on the Social Security Death Index an Erwin Gifford from Glens Falls born July 11, 1921 and died Oct. 1980. He could possibly be the next oldest brother, so I hope to locate his obituary. Thanks for listening. Nancy Bow

Hello, Does anyone have anything on Charles Edward GIFFORD, b. 6 Apr 1871 in Santa Cruz, CA, d. 11 May 1932? (According to the Mormons.) I am trying to search my husband's Gifford roots in California. Thank you! Mary Beth Gifford -----Original Message----- From: DUDE50S@aol.com <DUDE50S@aol.com> To: GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com <GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, July 17, 1999 9:13 PM Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Joseph Gifford, b. Apr. 24, 1833 in PA >Hopefully someone has line on this gentleman's brothers or sisters. I am >assuming that he had siblings, as I do not know for sure. Joseph ended up in >Johnson County, Kansas where he married Susan Maxey in 1865. 2 sons and 5 >daughters. George Wesley, b. sep 21, 1879 and Benjamin Franklin, b. Jan 9, >1877. Daughters Mary J., Eliza Ellen, Estella G., Ethie E., and Rosa Eugenia. >I have not been able to find Joseph's parents. >>From Joseph Gifford in California > >

Hopefully someone has line on this gentleman's brothers or sisters. I am assuming that he had siblings, as I do not know for sure. Joseph ended up in Johnson County, Kansas where he married Susan Maxey in 1865. 2 sons and 5 daughters. George Wesley, b. sep 21, 1879 and Benjamin Franklin, b. Jan 9, 1877. Daughters Mary J., Eliza Ellen, Estella G., Ethie E., and Rosa Eugenia. I have not been able to find Joseph's parents. >From Joseph Gifford in California