Is this a Ben Gifford of Dutchess co. NY? I am working on trying to prove his brother Robert who was murdered, has his children raised by his brothers Benjamin and Justus Gifford. I believe ( but have not yet proven ) that my Alexander Gifford is one of those children. This Benjamin's father was also Benjamin,and his mother is Abigail Wing. If this sounds like a possibility, let me know, I will dig up my records Michael Thomas D. Riney wrote: > Hi all, > In researching the Giffords of Erie Co., Pa., we note that an old book in > the possession of the descendants of > [William Gifford (b. abt. 1756 in NY - d. August 15, 1846 in Erie Co., > PA)]. > briefly states that there was a adoption of 2 Gifford children that fit > somewhere into our Gifford line , by a Benjamin Gifford in NY. I have > no more information, but hope this fact may lead to the identity of the > Benjamin Gifford and his relationship to the Erie Giffords. > Thanks for any help. > Best regards, > David