In a book titled early American Immagrations , I found a couple of references to Early American Giffords . John Gifford : bound John Gifford ofNew England, merchant Oct 26 1676 :bound Sept 11 1667 of Boston, merchant for goods shipped to New England :deposition in chancery Case v. John Gifford Oct 17 1662 re management of iron works in New England :1661 Petition that John Gifford be delivered from oppresion of New England Nicholas Giffard; Attorny; 24-26 July by 1684 Benedict Leonard Giffard: London to VA or MD Prescilla Giffard: London to New England Hope this helps someone Gordon Walk ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.