Gifford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Giffords of Devon / South Wales / Ohio

philbucher444 — 2012-05-13 14:47:11Z

I am a descendant of Richard Gifford and Margaret Cann, via their son, John Gifford (born 6/25/1820 @ Parkham, Devon).

John Gifford married Elizabeth Anne Ashton. He emigrated to the USA in 1852, and she followed in 1856. Their son, Walter William Gifford (1859-1949) was my great-grandfather.

All of these people (and subsequent generations) lived in communities on the east side of Cleveland, OH. (Orange; Chagrin Falls; South Russell)

Regards,
Phil Bucher
Centennial, CO
philbucher@earthlink.net

National Genealogical Society Convention

KAYWIN2 — 2012-05-08 12:32:22Z

Hi! All you Gifford researchers.

The NGS is having their Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this week. Tuesday thru Saturday. Is anyone planning on attending?

Kate Swearinging

Looking for Parents of Thomas Gifford/Gafford

katie_bug66 — 2012-05-07 13:37:05Z

Looking to link family tree back; ends with Thomas Gafford/Gifford DOB; 1722 Marriage/Virginia; 1742 to Mary Elizabeth Hinton DOB;1726. Thomas died; 1798
No records found naming parents, not sure where to look.

Re: Moses Elias Gifford

alexjgifford — 2012-05-03 00:46:03Z

I also have a copy. Mine is volume 2 published in 1932. I would be willing to scan and make copies for anyone who would like it. Moses E. Gifford is also my Great Great Grandfather :)

Re: Gifford children

debra_carroll1 — 2012-04-23 20:06:06Z

S. Dakota I believe (originally)

Re: Marshall Gifford

debra_carroll1 — 2012-04-23 20:05:26Z

I'm not positive, either S. Dakota or maybe Iowa?

Re: Marshall Gifford

debra_carroll1 — 2012-04-23 20:04:31Z

I believe they were from S. Dakota

Re: Montgomery, Elias A.

TobinGirl — 2012-04-23 01:05:56Z

My g g grandfather Elias Montgomery was born in Ohio in Jan 1820. He first married Mary Ann Baird in Adams County Ohio and they had two children Mary and Joseph. She died when the children were very young and Elias remarried my gg grandmother Clarissa Clark. They had William, Francis (my g grandfather) Alice and Sarah. Clarissa raised his two children as her own. The family moved to Mo and lived in Vernon County. Elias died in 1903. I have not been able to trace Elias' parents or any of his siblings if there were any. I was told by a cousin whose family had done the DNA testing that Elias' DNA did not match the Montgomery line but more closely matched Pickle Gifford's line. Pickle lived in the same area as the Montgomerys. To make things more confusing when I was researching Pickle Gifford I learned that Pickle's DNA did not match the Gifford family. This leaves me perplexed but perhaps Pickle was Elias' father but the line was other than Gifford or Montgomery. I keep hoping to come upon someone who can help unravel this line. Thanks, Donna Wiltz

Montgomery, Elias A.

shicks43 — 2012-04-23 00:00:11Z

We are connected to a Elias Montgomery through DNA through Ancestry.com. Can you tell me anything about your Montgomery's
Sue Keeley-Hicks
snthicks@whidbey.com

Re: Ralph Reed Gifford b. Dec. 25, 1883, New Jersey

jmalouin1 — 2012-03-12 21:07:34Z

Henry B. Gifford, son of John Gifford and Mary White is my great grandfather. I have managed to gather a lot information on the Giffords but am missing a few pieces. If anyone can help me or would like to compare information please contact me.

Charles Gifford/Abigail Kingsley-Health Question

kmart826 — 2012-02-18 15:14:52Z

Charles Gifford was my 3rd great grandfather. He died in the Scranton, Pa area in 1855. His son, also Charles died in 1910. My grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis. Does anyone one know of any relation that may also had it? It's the only case I can find, I am also going to ask her mother's side too. Be nice to track.

Thanks
Keith Martin

Re: Joshua GIFFORD of Dutchess County NY

SJWarling — 2012-01-31 08:19:08Z

Cox.net took away all personal web space. I had to upload my Joshua GIFFORD report to a new location. The new server is slower, so be patient for the pages to load. As always, comments and corrections are appreciated.

http://swarling.mywebcommunity.org/gifford/joshua000t.htm

Re: Searching for a couple of 'G' family members

RichardHayes35 — 2012-01-29 13:36:36Z

Hi,

I have many Gifford family members on my website. One is in the line going back to the Mayflower. My website is ar www.angelfire.com/ga4/myhayes_family/.

Richard

Searching for a couple of 'G' family members

tomgifford20 — 2012-01-28 20:19:15Z

Searching for family member born in Barnstable Mass, relocated to Hudson NY upon death of father & grandfather.

Some of his children were still small when he died. One
of his sons moved from Hudson NY to South Alabama, near Columbus, GA.

Re: GIFFORD family of Tennessee

SJWarling — 2012-01-25 18:37:24Z

Cox.net took away all personal web space. I had to upload my Tennessee GIFFORD report to a new location. The new server is slower, so be patient for the pages to load. As always, comments and corrections are appreciated.

http://swarling.mywebcommunity.org/gifford/tennessee000t.htm

Re: Tennessee report updated

SJWarling — 2012-01-25 18:35:47Z

Ohio Gifford Family

kleinrr20051 — 2012-01-18 01:44:10Z

Hi,
I am researching my Grandma's family and I have pretty solid information unitl I hit the parents of Charles W M Gifford, 1863-1939. I found part of his obituary stating that he is the son of James and Cynthia (Alexander) Gifford. The problem is that I can't find a Cynthia anywhere, I have found a lead for a Rachel instead, with all the correct dates and places.
James was born in England and his wife was born in Ireland.
Is there anyone who recognizes these names? Any information will be helpful.
Thank you

Re: Gifford born 12-25-1852

karan6247 — 2012-01-13 04:21:18Z

Jeremiah Gifford 1681-1771 m Mary Wright 1683-1780; Jeremiah's parents were Robert Gifford 1659-1730 & Sarah Wing 1657-1720; Robert's parents were William Gifford 1613-1687 & Elizabeth Grant 1620; there are records that go back further but they are thought to be unsourced and incorrect. William was the first immigrant.

Parents of Lemuel and Charles S. Gifford c.1840's PA

gioia36 — 2012-01-13 00:36:18Z

Lemuel and Charles were in Wilmington, Delaware by 1860. Both born in PA. Lemuel and Charles were both coopers. Possible connection to Lemuel Jones, also a cooper in Delaware in 1860. Any leads on their parents in PA.? Lemuel was born c.1843, Charles S. c.1846.

Thanks

Re: Gifford born 12-25-1852

SJWarling — 2012-01-12 19:30:38Z

Richard,

I'm not sure what you are asking about. The Jeremiah in your database was the grandfather of Joshua of Dutchess Co NY.

Re: Gifford born 12-25-1852

RichardHayes35 — 2012-01-12 12:19:12Z

William Gifford is my 8th great grandfather. I have your thru Jeremiah on my website at www.angelfire.com/ga4/myhayes_family/. Where does it go from there?

Richard

Re: Gifford born 12-25-1852

SJWarling — 2012-01-12 03:49:14Z

Hello,

I am very interested in the source of your information about Silas's father being Silas also.

DNA testing has shown that Silas was a direct male descendant of Joshua5 GIFFORD (Sarah4, Jeremiah3, Robert2, William1 of Sandwich MA) of Dutchess Co NY, born say 1728 in Dartmouth MA. I have thoroughly traced Joshua's descendants and there are very few places where Silas could fit. One is as the son of Silas Devol8 GIFFORD (Isaas S.7, Amaziah6, Joshua5).

Silas Devol GIFFORD was living with his parents in 1850 in Westchester Co NY. In 1860 he was in Westchester Co with a wife Elizabeth but no children yet. I suppose that Silas Devol could have married a first wife shortly after the 1850 census and then moved to OH where your Silas was born. Maybe his wife died and he left Silas with relatives to go back to NY. The trouble with this theory is that Silas Devol GIFFORD left a will and no son Silas was mentioned.

Steve Warling

Re: Tennessee report updated

SJWarling — 2012-01-03 04:59:01Z

Sorry about the problem. Cox.net took away all personal web space a little while ago. I am looking for a new place to upload my online reports.

I can E-mail you the updated Tennessee report if you want.

E-mail before the @ = SWarling.
E-mail after the @ = cox.net.

Steve

Re: Tennessee report updated

binney — 2012-01-01 01:27:29Z

Steve, I cannot open the page...

Re: Gifford born 12-25-1852

BetsyHite — 2011-12-03 13:29:40Z

Hi. So glad to hear from some of Silas family. I have had the DNA testing done on one of Silas male descendants and somewhere way back there was a Gifford lady who had a son with a Mosher man. Silas DNA shows he is a MOSHER. I actually spoke to your ggrandfather years ago In CA, James Bertius Gifford who is Mckinleys son. He, however did not know anything about Silas parents. I have some history on Scott Burdette Gifford who was Mckinleys older brother. Would love to share notes. I have been trying for years to get past Silas and I think we are now limited by family notes if there are any out there. Thank you for contacting me

Re: Gifford born 12-25-1852

tonyalyne — 2011-12-03 00:50:46Z

McKinley Gifford was my GG grandfather. The census lists Silas being born in Ohio as well as his death certificate which McKinley signed. My records state that his father was Silas as well. I will look back at my info and see what I have. I too have hit a wall, not being able to confirm Silas' parents.

Re: IA Gifford in Denver CO

septrose — 2011-11-24 03:56:13Z

Could he have had a sister Gladys Leona. I have just learned my Uncle was married to Gladys Leona Gifford in Denver in 1908 they were only married two yr and she went West and remarried in abt 1912 or 1914. If a connection please let me know. THANKS

Richmond & Edith Russel Gifford New Bedford MA

jrwhiskey — 2011-11-12 19:15:39Z

Am searching for information about Richmond and Edith Gifford who were living in New Bedford, Bristol Co. MA on the 1870 census. Living in the same household was Christina Cornell Wing b 1830 (a widow) and her two sons John H and William Nelson Wing. I have reason to believe that Christina may be a relative of my 2nd gr grandfather John B. Cornell.
Am always willing to share info!
Julie
Visit my homepage and see my Genealogy Research at
http://www.jrwhiskey.com

GIFFORD Jacob Austin Jake 1991 1994 safe in the arms of Jesus

t42LittleElm_DentonCoTX — 2011-11-11 15:21:14Z

GIFFORD Jacob Austin Jake 1991 1994 safe in the arms of Jesus

DavidStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Little Elm Cemetery, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 223,080 cemetery photos free for your personal use at http://teafor2.com
If you have more info, please reply here rather than emailing me because this is not my family.

Tennessee report updated

SJWarling — 2011-08-29 20:47:37Z

I have updated my online report on William GIFFORD of Tennessee and his descendants. The main changes involve the children of William's son Jabez.

Steve Warling

http://members.cox.net/swarling/gifford/tennesseegifford000t...

Re: Sylvester Gifford N.Y.

wmjohnson171 — 2011-08-26 06:53:42Z

Sylvester Gifford was married to Amy Ann Mosier, sister of my great-great grandfather Potter Mosier from Caledonia, New York. Sylvester and Amy Ann had a son Elliot S. Gifford born Dec 20, 1857 and died July 6, 1880. Sylvester, Amy Ann and
Elliot are buried in Mt. Rest Cemetery in Bergen, New York.

Re: Joshua GIFFORD of Dutchess County NY

karan6247 — 2011-08-25 04:04:46Z

great info. I am descended from Joshua also thru Sarah Gifford, Joshua & Eliz Wilcox, Humphrey & Suzanna Gardner, Joshua and Paulina, John & Phebe, Horace & Lucy, Lealand and Emma, Bernard & Eleanor, ME. You've done a great job.

Joshua GIFFORD of Dutchess County NY

SJWarling — 2011-08-24 08:20:23Z

I have posted an online report containing my research on Joshua GIFFORD of Dutchess County NY and his descendants.

http://members.cox.net/swarling/gifford/joshuagifford000t.ht...

Steve Warling

Re: Saphronia Gifford

williammcginty67 — 2011-08-08 03:11:47Z

I have searched and searched for my husband's family and found Hugh who is a brother to his granddad and that Hugh was married to Sophronia Henney. I have found two wives before Sophronia. One was a marriage to Darcus Elizabeth Patton 17 Feb 1892 Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory - OK but I don't remember how I figured that out. In 1900 the census shows Township 12, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory HUGH IS APPARENTLY SINGLE HERE. ELIZABETH HAS MARRIED MCDOWELL AND TAKEN GEORGIA AND BESSIE WITH HER. Then in the 1910 census Durant Ward 1,Bryan,OK, these are the right kids and all, and names Hinkey as wife. Haven't chased that one.One of the kids Sennie McGinty is found with Grandma,Senney McGinty is listed in two different places for the 1910 census,the other one is Neorth Keokuk, Lincoln, OK with John and Maggie Kerns.I have simply copied everyone's hints and have not checked them out yet. Do not take any of this as correct but simply as leads to be checked out. Let me know if it helps you. Mary Ann McGinty

IA Gifford in Denver CO

millikenm — 2011-07-30 13:08:33Z

I'm looking for what became of William E Gifford, b: circa 1881 in IA, married 20 Jun 1917 in Denver CO to Maud Milliken b: Mar 1889 in IL. They had two daughters before they divorced in 1931: Wilma A Gifford b: 1918; Sylvia J Gifford b: 1920. The daughters may have been put into foster homes. I'd ultimately like to try to find a descendant of one of the daughters.

Re: Gifford

RichardHayes35 — 2011-07-03 12:20:44Z

Hi,

I have the first 3 generations of the Gifford family on my website at www.angelfire.com/ga4/myhayes_family/. Simeon (3) is a first cousin of mine. William(1) is my 8th great grandfather. I am in the Christopher Gifford line.

Richard

Re: Gifford

SJWarling — 2011-07-03 06:29:23Z

I can place your Abram GIFFORD. I never could find out what happened to Abram and now I know why.

About 1830 there was a list of minors in the Quaker monthly meeting minutes for Rensselaerville, Albany Co, NY. On it was Abram GIFFORD age 3. William and Mary GIFFORD were active members of this Quaker group and their son James married Sarah DENTON. This family lived in nearby Berne NY.

So Abram was the son of James7 (William6, Simeon5, Job4, Simeon3, Robert2, William1 of Sandwich MA).

Re: giffords in michigan

bobcin16 — 2011-07-02 20:15:20Z

I am sorry but Grace I Gifford Parents where Edmond Gifford and Martha Ribble

Margaret J. Gifford

angel4490377 — 2011-06-25 03:02:10Z

I am looking for info on one Margaret J. Gifford who was born in 1830(do not know where she was born). Margaret married Joshua G. Schwartz who was born in 1826(do not know where he was born). They had the following children: Elizabeth, Susanna M., John, William I., Adaline and Wesley A. Any info such as parents names, siblings and etc...... Any info would be very much appreciated. Thank you for your time!!

~Angela~

Re: Nehemiah Gifford, Patterson NY, 1796

henrygifford1 — 2011-06-07 00:11:38Z

Hi Cousin,
I am the only living Gifford male decendent of Nehemiah Gifford to the best of my research. I have not followed Edna's decendency but may have some info on hard copy. I decend from Edna's oldest brother Albert, then Henry Herbert, then Henry Warner to me Henry Warner II.
Let's go to email.

Henry W. Gifford
4 Prospect St.
North Brookfield, MA
henry.gifford@verizon.net

Re: Nehemiah Gifford, Patterson NY, 1796

Crypy1 — 2011-06-06 16:46:41Z

Samuel's daughter, Edna Flora, married John S. Tait. John Tait's son, David, is my mother's Dad.

Howdy, cuz.

Re: Nehemiah Gifford, Patterson NY, 1796

henrygifford1 — 2011-06-06 11:57:33Z

I am also great great grand son of Samuel H. Gifford. How are you decended from him?
Henry

Re: Nehemiah Gifford, Patterson NY, 1796

Crypy1 — 2011-06-06 05:06:35Z

Samuel Hopkins Gifford was my G- G - grandfather.
Two brothers Ezra and Charles and a sister Hannah.
Samuel marries Caroline B. Leslie from Vt. and they move to Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, NY where they raise a large family before moving to Lowell, Mass. around 1870. Dies in 1891, age 85, a widower.

Re: Lewis M. Gifford, Fayette County, AL

RuthAnnDavenport — 2011-05-30 00:25:30Z

Lewis M. Gifford was my gggrandfather. I have not been able to go back past him, but would be happy to exchange any information I have.

Re: Gifford family of Bristol, England.

giddi11 — 2011-05-28 18:51:28Z

Many thanks for your reply. Your gt grandmother Alice was of course Edith's sister and with John (Jack I believe many people called him) they were licenses of the Richard 111 public house in Castle Street, Luton. My Dad used to help in the bar and that is where he met Mum. I would love to see your picture of Alice if that's possible. I've got quite a bit of info on the Solomon/Williams families so we may be able to help one another. My email is giddi11@hotmail.com.
Regards, Moira.

Re: Gifford family from New York

jbancestors — 2011-05-26 04:00:32Z

First, Clay, thank you for asking the question about the ancestry of the Alabama John Gifford and for sharing your doubt that the online trees are accurate. As you have noted, the Alabama John S Gifford is not the son of Abraham and Lucy Sherman Gifford. Unfortunately, I do not know your ancestor's lineage. I suspect the proof of that is not online, but in probate and other records.

I have personally researched the descendants of Abraham and Lucy Sherman Gifford (my line), and in an earlier post, I offered the analysis of which John S. Gifford was their son in hopes that we could put to rest the errors in the online trees on your ancestor from Alabama. Apparently, there is still misinformation in the online trees. My analysis can be found on this Gifford Board at: http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.gifford/570.3.2.2.1/mb.a... and at: http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.gifford/570.3.2/mb.ashx

If I can help you sort out possibilities for your ancestor, let me know.

Judy

Re: Gifford family from New York

clayjen44 — 2011-05-25 17:31:40Z

I am seeking information on John S. Gifford, who lived in Alabama, but was born in New York according to his headston which was a CSA memorial Headstone he was married to Eliza Jane Defoe. They are buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Florence, Alabama. John is my 3rd greatgrandfather and almost everyone I have found has posted his middle name as Sherman, but according to my 2nd great grandmother's (Martha Emeline Gifford Jenkins) death certificate his middle name was Sylvester. Also everyone who has a tree on ancestry that has him in their tree has his parents as Abraham Gifford and Lucy Sherman. If these are 2 different John S. Gifford's I would like to make any corections possible. Therefore, I am looking for any help I can find. Thank you.

Re: Gifford family of Bristol, England.

kmarks120 — 2011-05-24 09:03:22Z

Thanks for your response.
My gt grandmother was Alice Williams (married John Solomon)
born 1876 who was the daughter of Frederick Charles Williams and younger sister of Edith and older sister of Ethel.
I have a photo of Alice Williams. I have the marriage certificate for Frederick Charles Williams and for his father Daniel Pound Williams. The certificate states Daniel's father is William Williams but I been unable to find any information on him. I think Amelia's parents were James Franklin and Elizabeth ??.
I have not been able to find any information on Simeon Gifford.
If I have anything you would like I am happy to email it to you.

Re: Gifford family of Bristol, England.

giddi11 — 2011-05-22 14:29:04Z

Sorry for the delay in replying.
Simeon Gifford married Amelia Franklin 03 Aug 1845 at St. Augustine, Bristol. His daughter Elizabeth married Frederick Charles Williams 12 Dec 1868 Register Office, Bristol. Their daughter Edith Blanche (27 Apr 1873) married Arthur Thomas Searle 20 June 1892 Hampstead. Edith & Thomas raised my father, William Crawley, after his mother (Ethel May) was unable to care for him. So far I been unable to find out much about Ethel but have done extensive research on the Gifford,Williams, Tingey & Searle families. Regards Moira Giddings.

Re: George Gifford b. 1822 Somerset

Tonedale — 2011-05-15 18:06:30Z

There was a family of Giffords farming at Blackford, Somerset. We have an Eliza Gifford born about 1803 who married George Maggs, millwright of Zeals, Wiltshire. I think she had a brother William born in Blackford but who lived in Salisbury, Wilts. He is stated as a maltser and was married to Marie Rose who was born in France. Not sure who their parents were. Does this help?