Hi to all, I am trying to locate James Gifford and Sarah Dent, they had one child that I know of Abram Gifford born about 1831 at Burdall, America, unfortunately I have never found where this place is in america, any help would be appreciated Linda Australia

Help!! I have been searching this line for some time any help would be great All I have on William Gifford is: William Clarence Gifford m Margaret "Peggy"Carroll (b Jan 10, 1875) on Feb 24, 1904 in Carter County KY. Children: Maxine Gifford m Chauncie Jenkins on Jun 20, 1928 Huntington, Cabell Co, WV; Gladys Gifford m Delbert Adkins on Jan 16, 1924 same place; Scott Gifford m Violet Adkins on Sept 6, 1927 same place; Clyde Gifford, Earl Harlen Kiser Gifford b Oct 17, 1895 Boyd County KY, m Florence Weber in Dec 17, 1927 Huntington, Cabell Co, WV, d 1969 Huntington(Peggy had this child out of wedlock. I do not think that he belonged to Gifford, but he carried the name); Chester Gifford b June 6, 1904 Huntington; William S. Gifford b Apr 7, 1906 Huntington. Clarence Gifford b June 7, 1888 Manchester, OH (I think this info came from his marriage certificate)m Dec 25, 1906 Jennie Lynn Carroll (b Sept 19, 1882 d Sept 4, 1953 Huntington WV). Children: Wondergold Gifford m W E Bias; Ruby Mae Gifford b Dec 30, 1908 Huntington, WV, m Kenneth Bland May 16, 1928 Davis Creek, WV, d 1998 (Ruby does have a son Kenneth Bland who still lives in Huntington), Elmer Gifford, Jr b Jan 4, 1913 Huntington d Mar 28, 1978 Huntington m Marie ? My line ties-in with this line Thanks Wayne.

Hi All, I have a Robert Gifford b abt 1755, son of Benjamin Gifford and Abigail Wing. He is supposed to have been murdered, and his children raised by one of his brothers ( Justus I believe ). One of his children was to have been Alexander Gifford b 1775/77. Does anyone have any information on this or any best guesses? Michael

I thought I would pull this out of one of my source books for you all: Genealogy Dictionary of Rhode Island pg 84 1 William Gifford ........ 2 Christopher Gifford b: July 1658 in of Sandwich then Dartmouth, Massachusetts src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: November 22, 1748 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI ............ +Deborah Perry b: 1665 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: 1734 src: Gene. Dict. of RI Father: Edward Perry Mother: Mary Freeman ................... 3 Meribah Gifford b: October 31, 1687 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: Bef. 1732 src: Gene. Dict. of RI ....................... +Nathaniel Soule b: May 12, 1684 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: 1766 src: Gene. Dict. of RI m: July 20, 1708 src: Gene. Dict. of RI Father: Nathaniel Soule Mother: Rose ??? .............................. 4 Meribah Soule b: June 10, 1709 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Jonathan Soule b: March 03, 1710/11 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Henry Soule b: Aft. 1711 .............................. 4 James Soule .............................. 4 Wesson Soule ................... 3 Christopher I Gifford b: September 17, 1689 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: in died young ................... 3 Audry Gifford b: September 17, 1689 src: Gene. Dict. of RI ................... 3 Enos Gifford b: February 06, 1692/93 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: May 1769 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI ....................... +Phillis ??? d: Aft. 1764 src: Gene. Dict. of RI Father: Mother: .............................. 4 Deborah Gifford b: April 02, 1725 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Rachel Gifford b: March 03, 1726/27 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: Bef. January 05, 1764 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .................................. +??? Wilbur Father: Mother: .............................. 4 Elijah Gifford b: July 22, 1729 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Canaan Gifford b: May 15, 1731 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Phillis Gifford b: May 14, 1734 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .................................. +??? Davenport Father: Mother: .............................. 4 Dorcas Gifford b: August 18, 1736 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .................................. +??? Manchester Father: Mother: .............................. 4 Enos Gifford b: March 22, 1739/40 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Joseph Gifford b: January 02, 1741/42 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI ................... 3 Mary Gifford b: October 06, 1695 src: Gene. Dict. of RI ....................... +Thomas Borden b: December 08, 1697 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: April 1740 src: Gene. Dict. of RI m: August 14, 1721 src: Gene. Dict. of RI Father: Richard Borden Mother: Innocent ??? .............................. 4 Richard Borden b: 1722 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Christopher Borden b: October 10, 1726 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Deborah Borden b: Aft. 1726 .............................. 4 Mary Borden .............................. 4 Rebecca Borden ................... 3 Christopher Gifford b: April 15, 1698 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: in Dartmouth, Massachusetts ....................... +Mary Borden b: January 29, 1700/01 src: Gene. Dict. of RI m: June 06, 1721 src: Gene. Dict. of RI Father: Richard Borden Mother: Innocent ??? .............................. 4 William Gifford b: June 29, 1722 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Richard Gifford b: December 31, 1725 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Susannah Gifford b: August 22, 1730 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Christopher Gifford b: August 08, 1737 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts src: Gene. Dict. of RI ................... 3 Deborah Gifford b: February 02, 1699/00 src: Gene. Dict. of RI ....................... +Benjamin Wilbur b: June 20, 1699 src: Gene. Dict. of RI m: November 09, 1734 src: Gene. Dict. of RI Father: Joseph Wilbur Mother: Ann Brownell .............................. 4 Christopher Wilbur b: December 23, 1726 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Lydia Wilbur b: May 03, 1729 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Judith Wilbur b: November 23, 1730 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 John Wilbur b: January 31, 1732/33 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Joseph Wilbur b: September 22, 1736 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 David Wilbur b: 1738 src: Gene. Dict. of RI ................... 3 John Gifford b: 1705 src: Gene. Dict. of RI d: December 1802 in Little Compton, Rhode Island src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Ephraim Gifford b: in Little Compton, Rhode Island d: Bef. December 19, 1798 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .............................. 4 Judith Gifford b: in Little Compton, Rhode Island d: Bef. December 19, 1798 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .................................. +Joseph Gifford Father: Mother: ......................................... 5 Ephraim Gifford ......................................... 5 Lilla Gifford ......................................... 5 Judith Gifford .............................. 4 Mary Gifford b: in Little Compton, Rhode Island .................................. +??? Reed Father: Mother: ......................................... 5 Mary Reed ............................................. +??? Taber Father: Mother: .............................. 4 Elizabeth Gifford b: in Little Compton, Rhode Island d: Bef. December 19, 1798 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .................................. +??? Manchester Father: Mother: .............................. 4 Lydia Gifford b: in Little Compton, Rhode Island d: Bef. December 19, 1798 src: Gene. Dict. of RI .................................. +??? Manchester Father: Mother: ......................................... 5 Rhoda Manchester Vicky vbair@juno.com _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi all, Jabez Gifford and Benjamin Gifford did not migrate from New York to Erie Co., Pa. as did most of their siblings. I would like to contact their descendants to share information on the descendants and possibly the ancestors of the subject William Gifford. Best regards David

Hi kind souls, I am hopeful that one of you might be able to help me determine the parentage of my wife's ancestor [William Gifford (b. abt. 1756 in NY - d. August 15, 1846 in Erie Co., PA)]. One possibility that has been suggested is that he is a son of William Gifford ( William Gifford b. 1720 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA - d. ? in Dutchess Co. NY), but no proof is known if this is indeed the case. This latter William was in turn said to be a son of Jabez Gifford (b. 1686 in Falmouth, MA 6 d. 1738 - d. 1761 in Dutchness Co., NY) and grandson of William Gifford (b. 1656 in Falmouth, MA - d. 1738 in Falmouth, MA). Can you help me prove or disprove this possible connection? If you cannot help directly, can you please suggest how I might learn the identity of the children of the subject William Gifford b. 1720. Best regard, David _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi Gordon, Thanks for the information on the origin of the name of Giddeon Gifford as being the father of our William Gifford. In 1995, Ginny sent me two sets of notes. A set of about 18 pages of handwritten notes (very good penmanship) and about 10 pages of typed notes (that appear to be mainly taken from the handwritten notes). Do you know which set were due to P. V. Gifford? When you were looking at the bible, did you note who Aunt Netta was and who her parents were? Much activity here as my (step) daughter Laurie Pendleton is getting married in a couple of weeks. We highly approve of the groom so it is a happy occasion. Next week I go to Kentucky for our annual Riney Reunion. Mary will not make it this year as she is still teaching. Best regards, David On Mon, 06 Jul 1998 00:15:21 EDT walk.inn@juno.com (Gordon R. Walk) writes: > I finally caught Virginia in a good mood . >Her research starts with notes from P V Gifford . At one point there >was corespondence between several of the descendands of William . The >most impressive set of corespondance came from a lady in NY , she was >a descendand of Jabez . It appears that William had a brother Benjamin >up in NY . There was an adoption of some children related to William >and Bejamin oversaw the activity . > It appears that Gideon was Williams father , but Lois Jackson >probly wasn't the mother . > The family story probly will never be told , since this family >continually used the same names . > I did open the"Gifford" book one more time . It has been well taken >care of . Except for all the hand writen notes . >Gordon Walk >_____________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get >completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno >at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I finally caught Virginia in a good mood . Her research starts with notes from P V Gifford . At one point there was corespondence between several of the descendands of William . The most impressive set of corespondance came from a lady in NY , she was a descendand of Jabez . It appears that William had a brother Benjamin up in NY . There was an adoption of some children related to William and Bejamin oversaw the activity . It appears that Gideon was Williams father , but Lois Jackson probly wasn't the mother . The family story probly will never be told , since this family continually used the same names . I did open the"Gifford" book one more time . It has been well taken care of . Except for all the hand writen notes . Gordon Walk _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

In a message dated 6/23/98 8:06:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, DKSpec127@AOL.com writes: > "John Gifford my father was born in Vermont, > Bennington Co. My gramother Gifford was also born in Vamont Benington & > grampa Gifford the same place. Gramother Gifford name was Herinnton. Karan & other GIFFORDS - Does this family bible by any chance list other GIFFORDs, children, sibblings, etc? Any dates perhaps which may assist others who are endeavoring to connect the GIFFORD Vermont roots? Susan McMackin Reynolds researching William Sylvanus GIFFORD & his father Sylvanus GIFFORD

An old family Bible states: "John Gifford my father was born in Vermont, Bennington Co. My gramother Gifford was also born in Vamont Benington & grampa Gifford the same place. Gramother Gifford name was Herinnton. They were Vermonters. Granpa Gifford's people was Vermonters. My fathers gramother ? was 2nd cousin to the great Hosea Balou. My grandfather left Vermont my father was a boy came to Canida gone up boy he came to Niagra Co." I have yet to find any record of John Gifford in Vermont or his mother, Pauline Gifford, who I believe was a Herrington. Karan Armstrong

I am looking for information on HERBERT E. GIFFORD, son of Herbert B. GIFFORD and Rose WHITE. He was born approx 1888 in NY, married Harriet M. DORRELL on May 29, 1915 in Detroit, MI. They were divorced in 1919. They had one daughter, BEVERLY FLOY A/K/A ROSEMARIE, born July 1917. Herbert E. supposedly is buried in PA and died before 1938. Thank you, Karen Ackerman

Hi Gordon, Thanks for the information as to the source of the belief that Capt. Gideon Gifford was the father of [William Gifford (b. abt. 1756 in NY - d. August 15, 1846 in Erie Co., PA)]. I look forward to receiving the addresses of the family of W. Pitt Gifford. If you have any further information as to the full name of Ms. Crain (author of book Ginny has in her possession) and the year of publication and the name and location of the publisher, I would appreciate learning it. Did Ginny ever give you the identity of Mary's Aunt Netta? Meanwhile, I have been trying (without success so far) to find out more about Stewart and Davenport Shirk, sons of Charles C. Shirk who were apparently living in Tulsa Oklahoma on May 23, 1911. Incidently, last week I ran across a Susan McMackin Reynolds <SPrimeMD@aol.com> who referred me to you as a source of Gifford-Allison data. Best regards, David On Mon, 15 Jun 1998 14:28:38 EDT walk.inn@juno.com (Gordon R. Walk) writes: > Dave: > The source that I have for Capt Gideon Gifford as the father of >William is from a book writen from Ms. Crain . She gives her source as >anouther book which was completed 100 years ago , in which the author >did his own tree , but included several partial trees that he comleted >by writing all the Giffords and taking their word on their ancestory >.(Less than scientific research) > Virginia has this book in her possession , but because of its age , >the next time it is opened , it might be the last time . I am not >willing to do this at this time , perhas someone in this group has a >remake of this book and we won't have to bother it . > Also got addresses for Pitts family , they live near you . I will >mail you this privately later . >Gordon Walk >_____________________________________________________________________ >You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get >completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno >at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Dave: The source that I have for Capt Gideon Gifford as the father of William is from a book writen from Ms. Crain . She gives her source as anouther book which was completed 100 years ago , in which the author did his own tree , but included several partial trees that he comleted by writing all the Giffords and taking their word on their ancestory .(Less than scientific research) Virginia has this book in her possession , but because of its age , the next time it is opened , it might be the last time . I am not willing to do this at this time , perhas someone in this group has a remake of this book and we won't have to bother it . Also got addresses for Pitts family , they live near you . I will mail you this privately later . Gordon Walk _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi, Need help, I am following the line of a James C. Gifford, Born abt.1833 in Ohio. His father's name was John Gifford. Father's location not found. James died in the Civil War in May 08, 1862 He was married to a Elizabeth Savage in Carter Co. Ky in 1852 When he died he left his widow and two children John E. Gifford Born August 13, 1858 Carter Co. Ky and James Gifford Jr..Born abt 1861 Carter Co Ky John E. Gifford married Marinda Messer February 10, 1872 Carter Co. Ky They had the following Children Henry A Gifford Born 1883 Thomas Gifford Born 1879 James M. Gifford Born December 24, 1877 James Jr. married ? in Carter Co. Ky They had the Following children Maggie Gifford born abt 1888---Married Mr Author Robert Gifford born abt. 1890 John Gifford born abt. 1892 Willie Gifford born abt. 1895 This is all the information I have. I am Stuck, Any information would be great. Thank you Wayne Gifford

Does anyone have any Gifford's listed in the Baltimore Maryland area in the late 1700's to the mid 1800's? Alexander Gifford died 1821 married Mary Johnson died 1847. I have his decendants and siblings, but no parents. Alex may have been born in 1777 or 1775. Served a time in the Baltimore Malitia during war of 1812. Siblings involved with Lafayette Hose company (volenteer fire department). One is High Constable of Baltimore. If any of this sounds familiar, let me know. mkwagner@exepc.com Michael

Thomas D. Riney wrote: > Hi all, > I have been trying for some time to verify that the father of William > Gifford, soldier of Revolutionary War, was born to a Captain Gideon > Gifford. At this point I wonder if the source is incorrect and hope that > someone can prove or disprove the linkage. Here is what I have > > We have established that Willam fought in the Revolutionary and later > migrated to Greenfield Twp., Erie Co., Pa. We do not know any of his > siblings and the only purported data regarding his parents is given in a > set of notes of unknown authorship that are in possession of the > descendants of William Gifford that live in Erie Co., Pa.: > > "Captain Gideon Gifford is the earliest ancestral father of whom we have > a definite record. He married Miss _____ at Pawlett, Vermont and there > were born to them sons and daughters. He removed with his family from > Pawlett, Vermont to Pittstown, Renselaer Co., New York." His son William > Gifford served as a private in the American Revolutionary War; William is > the only child of Captain Gideon Gifford of which we have a record. > William married Miss Elizabeth ______, and they there were born to them > eleven children and they are the branch of Captain Gideon Gifford's > descendants which are the subject of this compilation." > > So far all our efforts to find a trace of Capt. Gideon Gifford have > failed. I can find Gideon Giffords in Pawlett, Vt., but not of the right > age. At this point I am wondering if William's father was someone else? > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Best regards, David > > ________________ Don't know if help at all but the documented Rev. Patriot in my line is Elihu Gifford b. 4 july 1761Dutchess Co, NY d. 10 Sept 1846 m. 1784 Deborah Allen His father Benjamin Gifford 1717-1761(2) m. Abigail Wing Direct line goes back to Wm Gifford d 1687 of Sandwich MA I will send more specific info if you wish

I wanted to forward the following information to you from another researcher. My line diverts after Gersham and Deborah w. their dau Elizabeth m. Jedediah Wing 1734. Their dau. Abigail Wing m. Benjamin Gifford who were the parents of Elihu Gifford, a Revolutionary War Patriot. Hope this helps. Subject: [GIFFORD-L] Gifford and Winslow families Resent-Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 10:46:09 -0800 (PST) Resent-From: GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:44:04 -0600 From: PatDFite <PatDFite@prodigy.net> Reply-To: PatDFite@bigfoot.com Organization: Prodigy Internet To: GIFFORD-L@rootsweb.com Hannah Winslow b 2 Jun 1749 Sandwich, MA d Bef 1795 in Sandwich MA m Joseph Gifford b 12 Feb 1751 Wareham, MA d 2 Aug 1807 in Mattapoiett, MA. He is the son of Joseph Gifford and Content Irish. Hannah's parents are Edward Winslow b 21 Jan 1723 d 16 Aug 1804 m Abigail (possible last name of Davis) about 1746. Their children are Hannah, Weston, Sarah and John b 1764. I belong to the Winslow group, but no one seems to have any information on the parents of this Edward Winslow. My line of descent in the Gifford family is: * William* Gifford b. ABT 1615 d. Abt 1687 m. 11 FEB 1635 Elizabeth* Grant b. ABT 1615 d. BY 1683 m. 1683 Mary Mills b. ABT 1660 d. 10 FEB 1734 * William* Gifford b. 16 FEB 1656 d. 1738 m. 1675 Hannah* (?) d. AFT 1701 m. 21 JUN 1711 Lydia Hatch b. 15 JAN 1684/5 d. ABT 1753 * Gershom* Gifford b. 10 JUN 1679 d. AFT 1742 m. 11 AUG 1704 Deborah* Bowerman b. Abt 1681 d. AFT 1740 * Joseph* Gifford b. 1711 d. 23 OCT 1810 m. 22 OCT 1737 Content* Irish b. 3 SEP 1718 d. BEF 1761 m. Hannah Howland b. 1 AUG 1715 * Joseph* Gifford b. 12 Feb 1751 d. 2 AUG 1807 m. 14 FEB 1771 Hannah* Winslow b. 27 Jun 1749 d. Bef 3 Apr 1795 m. 27 Aug 1795 Elizabeth Gifford b. 16 FEB 1751 d. 17 APR 1840 * Abraham* Gifford b. 1776 d. 1 JAN 1858 m. 22 AUG 1799 Lucy* Sherman b. 28 JUL 1779 d. 25 JUL 1823 m. Kezia (?) * Humphrey* Gifford b. 1806 d. SEP 1882 m. 12 APR 1829 Jane* Caroline Jenny b. 16 NOV 1806 d. 26 SEP 1890 * Humphrey* J. Gifford b. 24 OCT 1842 d. 14 DEC 1896 m. 11 JAN 1869 Hellen* Mariah Wyckoff b. 27 JAN 1850 d. 16 DEC 1930 * Nicholas* (Nick) Jenny Gifford b. 11 JUL 1880 d. 28 FEB 1918 m. 4 NOV 1903 Elma* Arabella McDaniel b. 20 SEP 1882 d. 7 SEP 1939 * Elma* Elida Gifford b. 22 OCT 1907 m. 27 NOV 1929 William* Cecil DeArman b. 11 FEB 1907 d. 22 DEC 1993 * Patricia* Jean DeArman b. 20 DEC 1935 m. 24 MAR 1956 Lloyd* Elbert Fite b. 13 NOV 1933 Pat D. Fite patdfite@bigfoot.com

Hi Jean, I could not help but wonder if you and I are related and if so perhaps you have some information you could share. The first book of Westport records must be missing because even MA Vital Records has a 20 or so year gap. My Westport, MA Giffords are Hannah S. Gifford b. abt 18 Aug 1822 Westport (I believe) married to Humphrey H. Hitt. b. abt 31 Dec. 1816 They were married on 3 Mar 1837. Hannah , I believe acording to the marriage record had Harvey Gifford b. abt 1719 and Sydia (maybe Linda) Tibbits. There records are inconclusive to me. Do you have anything on My manyg-grandparents? Rick Arruda Attleboro, MA

Hello: I am seeking information on Ruthe Gifford born about 1750 probably in the Tiverton, R.I. or Freetown, MA area. (Could be Westport, Bristol Cty, MA) She married Phillip Sanford (born 9 Sept 1743 in Tiverton, Rhode Island) on 24 Nov. 1769 in Freetown,, Bristol Cty, MA They had a daughter Anne Sanford born 19 Oct 1780 in Westport, Bristol Cty, MA. She married William Brownell 22 MAY 1801 in Westport, Bristol Cty, MA Any information on parentage and early ancestry of these people would be appreciated. Regards, Jeanne Carrier

According to my database, William Gifford b. 1754 Pittstown, NY d. 1846 Erie Co., PA was the son of William Gifford b. 1720 Falmouth, MA d. ? Dutchness Co., NY. I do have a Gideon Gifford in my database but I have no information on him. Anything else I can do just ask. Richard Bell