Descendants of Christopher2 GIFFORD, son of William1 GIFFORD

Generation One

1. CHRISTOPHER¹ GIFFORD was born in Jul 1658 in Sandwich, Plymouth Colony.¹ He married Deborah PERRY, daughter of Edward PERRY and Mary FREEMAN. He died on 22 Nov 1748 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 90.²

Christopher GIFFORD is number 6 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Christopher GIFFORD

Christopher GIFFORD may have been named after Christopher HOLDER, the first Quaker missionary in Sandwich.

The birth of the first son Christopher was recorded between Audrie and Enos but with a birth date of 5 May 1687. That is too close to Meribah so the birth year should probably be 1691.

The births of Christopher GIFFORD's children were recorded in Sandwich, but land records suggest that they were born in Dartmouth.

It is not known whether William1 GIFFORD ever lived in Monmouth County, but his land there was divided in half for the intended use of his sons Annaniah and Christopher. Christopher's half of the land was sold by William back to John JENKINS on 14 Apr 1681. Christopher does not seem to have lived in New Jersey very long (if at all), even though his name continued to appear in the Monmouth County land records until he cleared up the matter in 1689.³^,⁴^,²

Christopher GIFFORD was probably still in Dartmouth in 1731 when his daughter Audrey was married.

Christopher GIFFORD of Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI), left a will dated 5 Oct 1746 (the will mentioned son Christopher, daughters Audrie, Mary BORDEN, Deborah WILCOX, heirs of daughter Meribah, grandsons Elijah and Canaan GIFFORD, granddaughters Rachel, Phillis, Dorcas GIFFORD, son Enos). The will was proved on 8 Dec 1748 in Bristol Co, MA.²

DEBORAH PERRY was born on 2 Apr 1665 in Sandwich, Plymouth Colony.¹ She died on 23 Mar 1724 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 58.⁵

Known children of Christopher¹ GIFFORD and Deborah PERRY were as follows:

2. i. MERIBAH² GIFFORD was born on 31 Oct 1687 in Falmouth or Dartmouth, MA. She married Nathaniel SOULE, son of Nathaniel SOULE and Rose THORN, as his first wife on 20 Jul 1708 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died before 1732 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. AUDREY GIFFORD was born on 17 Sep 1689 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Eliashib SMITH on 8 Apr 1731 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (daughter of Christopher of Dartmouth). She died after 5 Oct 1746 (after father's will).
iii. CHRISTOPHER GIFFORD was born on 5 May 1691 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 29 Mar 1692 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
3. iv. ENOS GIFFORD was born on 1 Feb 1693/94 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Phillis ALLEN, daughter of Joseph ALLEN and Rachel. He died in May 1769 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 75.
v. MARY GIFFORD was born on 6 Oct 1695 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Thomas BORDEN, son of Richard BORDEN and Innocent CORNELL, on 3 Aug 1721 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Thomas of Tiverton, Mary of Dartmouth). She died after 5 Oct 1746 (after father's will).
4. vi. CHRISTOPHER GIFFORD was born on 15 Apr 1698 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Mary BORDEN, daughter of Richard BORDEN and Innocent CORNELL, on 6 Jun 1721 in Tiverton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI), (Christopher of Dartmouth, Mary of Tiverton). He died shortly before 19 Nov 1767 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
vii. DEBORAH GIFFORD was born on 2 Feb 1700/1 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Benjamin WILBOR, son of Joseph WILBOR and Ann BROWNELL, as his first wife on 9 Nov 1724 (recorded at Tiverton RI). She died after 5 Oct 1746 in Westerly, Washington Co, RI, (after father's will).

Generation Two

2. MERIBAH² GIFFORD (Christopher¹) was born on 31 Oct 1687 in Falmouth or Dartmouth, MA.¹ She married Nathaniel SOULE, son of Nathaniel SOULE and Rose THORN, as his first wife on 20 Jul 1708 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She died before 1732 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.²

NATHANIEL SOULE was born on 12 Jan 1681 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He died in 1766 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.²

Known children of Meribah² GIFFORD and Nathaniel SOULE were:

i. JONATHAN³ SOULE was born on 3 Mar 1710/11 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Elizabeth GIFFORD, daughter of Jeremiah GIFFORD and Mary WRIGHT, on 3 Dec 1731 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died in Jun 1771 in Charlestown, Washington Co, RI, at age 60.

3. ENOS² GIFFORD (Christopher¹) was born on 1 Feb 1693/94 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹ He married Phillis ALLEN, daughter of Joseph ALLEN and Rachel. He died in May 1769 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 75.⁶

Enos GIFFORD is number 30 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Enos GIFFORD

The 24 Dec 1734 will of Joseph ALLEN of Dartmouth mentioned daughters Phillis GIFFORD and Elezebeth GIFFORD. The probate records state that Phillis was the wife of Enos GIFFORD and that Elezebeth was the wife of Gideon GIFFORD, all of Dartmouth.

On 15 Feb 1742/43, Enos GIFFORD of Little Compton was appointed guardian of Christopher BORDEN (minor over 14), son of Thomas BORDEN of Tiverton.

Enos GIFFORD of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 5 Jan 1764 (the will mentioned son Elijah, son Canaan, son Enos, son Joseph, daughter Phillis DAVENPORT, daughter Dorcas MANCHESTER, daughter Rachel WILBUR, wife Phillis). The will was proved on 6 Jun 1769 in Newport Co, RI.²

PHILLIS ALLEN was born on 24 Feb 1701/2 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.² She died in 1790 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.²

Phillis ALLEN of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 13 Jun 1781 (the will mentioned son Elijah, sons Canaan, Enos, Joseph, daughter Dorcas MANCHESTER, granddaughters Meribah WILBUR and Deborah GIFFORD, grandsons Samuel, Jeptha, Ezek WILBUR, daughters Phillis DAVENPORT and Dorcas MANCHESTER). The will was proved on 1 Jun 1790 in Newport Co, RI.²

Known children of Enos² GIFFORD and Phillis ALLEN were as follows:

i. DEBORAH³ GIFFORD was born on 2 Apr 1725 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 12 Jan 1728/29 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 3.
5. ii. RACHEL GIFFORD was born on 30 Mar 1726/27 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Ezekiel WILBOR, son of Samuel WILBOR and Elizabeth CARR, as his first wife on 7 Feb 1750/51 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 5 Mar 1763 at age 35.
6. iii. ELIJAH GIFFORD was born on 22 Jul 1729 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Deborah WILBOR, daughter of William WILBOR and Esther BURGESS, on 15 Oct 1761 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 2 Feb 1814 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 84.
7. iv. CANAAN GIFFORD was born on 15 May 1731 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Abigail SALISBURY on 20 Jun 1751 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (second) Martha WILBOR, daughter of Samuel WILBOR and Elizabeth CARR, on 11 Jul 1765 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 25 Jun 1786 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 55.
v. PHILLIS GIFFORD was born on 14 May 1734 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Gideon DAVENPORT, son of Thomas DAVENPORT, on 23 Nov 1759 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 16 Oct 1819 in Newport, Newport Co, RI, at age 85.
vi. DORCAS GIFFORD was born on 18 Aug 1736 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Thomas MANCHESTER in 1756 in Little Compton or Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 18 Jun 1756 at Dartmouth, Thomas son of Thomas of Dartmouth, Dorcas of Little Compton). She died after 13 Jun 1781 (mentioned in mother's will).
8. vii. ENOS GIFFORD was born on 22 Mar 1739/40 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Mary WILBOR, daughter of Isaac WILBOR and Mary BROWNELL, on 13 Mar 1760 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Susannah WILBOR, daughter of Isaac WILBOR and Mary BROWNELL, on 24 Nov 1803 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 20 Nov 1820 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 80. He was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (called Esq.).
9. viii. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 2 Jan 1742/43 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI). He married (first) Judith GIFFORD, daughter of John GIFFORD and Comfort HART, on 7 Jul 1765 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (second) Patience PALMER, daughter of Sylvester PALMER and Amy WAIT, on 27 Apr 1774 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (third) Martha BURGESS, daughter of Jacob BURGESS and Susannah WILLISTON, on 19 Feb 1784 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 27 Mar 1811 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 68 (recorded in Providence Gazette).

4. CHRISTOPHER² GIFFORD (Christopher¹) was born on 15 Apr 1698 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹ He married Mary BORDEN, daughter of Richard BORDEN and Innocent CORNELL, on 6 Jun 1721 in Tiverton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI), (Christopher of Dartmouth, Mary of Tiverton).⁶ He died shortly before 19 Nov 1767 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.²

Christopher GIFFORD is number 31 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Christopher GIFFORD

Christopher GIFFORD of Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 27 Aug 1767, with Christopher GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Mary; son William; son Richard; daughter Lusannah CORNELL; grandson Christopher CORNELL; grandson Abraham GIFFORD; son Christopher; executor son Christopher; witnesses John SOULE, Job ALMY Jr, Israel WOOD). The will was proved on 19 Nov 1767 in Bristol Co, MA.²

MARY BORDEN was born on 29 Jan 1700/1 in Tiverton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ She died on 23 Jul 1786 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 85.²

Known children of Christopher² GIFFORD and Mary BORDEN were as follows:

10. i. WILLIAM³ GIFFORD was born on 29 Jun 1722 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Patience RUSSELL, daughter of Joseph RUSSELL and Mary TUCKER, on 13 Mar 1745/46 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died shortly before 7 Jul 1797 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
11. ii. RICHARD GIFFORD was born on 31 Dec 1725 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Elizabeth CORNELL, daughter of Thomas CORNELL and Catharine POTTER, on 9 Apr 1747 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married (second) Susannah CORNELL, daughter of Thomas CORNELL and Catharine POTTER, on 30 Apr 1750 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 17 Mar 1749/50 in Dartmouth, both of Darmouth). He married (third) ? THURSTON (probably THURSTON). He probably died after the 1800 census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.
iii. LUSANNAH GIFFORD was born on 23 Aug 1730 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Joshua CORNELL, son of Thomas CORNELL and Catharine POTTER, on 15 Mar 1749/50 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died in 1815.
12. iv. CHRISTOPHER GIFFORD was born on 28 Aug 1737 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Deborah HOWLAND on 2 Apr 1756 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 5 Dec 1820 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 83.

Generation Three

5. RACHEL³ GIFFORD (Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 30 Mar 1726/27 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She married Ezekiel WILBOR, son of Samuel WILBOR and Elizabeth CARR, as his first wife on 7 Feb 1750/51 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She died on 5 Mar 1763 at age 35.⁷

On 10 Feb 1761, Eseck WILLBORE gave a receipt for the legacy from the estate of Gideon GIFFORD "bequeathed to my son Jephthah".

EZEKIEL WILBOR was born on 22 Dec 1728 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ He died in 1781 in Washington Co, NY.⁷

Known children of Rachel³ GIFFORD and Ezekiel WILBOR were as follows:

13. i. MERIBAH⁴ WILBOR was born on 22 Jun 1752 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Daniel GIFFORD, son of Joshua GIFFORD and Elizabeth WILCOX, as his second wife in 1788. She died on 27 Aug 1834 in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, at age 82. She was buried in Pine Plains Cemetery, Pine Plains, Dutchess Co, NY, (wife of Daniel, in 83rd year).
14. ii. DEBORAH WILBOR was born on 11 Jul 1754 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Daniel GIFFORD, son of Joshua GIFFORD and Elizabeth WILCOX, as his first wife. She died on 19 May 1787 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY, at age 32.
iii. SAMUEL WILBOR was born on 3 Oct 1756 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iv. JEPTHA WILBOR was born on 18 Jan 1759 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
v. EZEKIEL WILBOR was born on 17 Jan 1761 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

6. ELIJAH³ GIFFORD (Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 22 Jul 1729 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Deborah WILBOR, daughter of William WILBOR and Esther BURGESS, on 15 Oct 1761 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 2 Feb 1814 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 84.⁷

Elijah GIFFORD is number 76 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Elijah GIFFORD

The births of Elijah GIFFORD's children were recorded in both Dartmouth and Westport, sometimes with different dates.

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elijah GIFFORD, 3 males 16+, 1 male 0-16, 4 females).

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elijah GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26).

Elijah GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 21 Dec 1805, with Wilbor GIFFORD and Daniel GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned son Willbor; son Elijah; son Ephraim; son Daniel; grandson William RUSSELL son of deceased daughter Lydia; daughters Rachel MACOMBER and Edith SISSON and Esther GIFFORD).

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elij GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 26-45). The will was proved on 1 Mar 1814 in Bristol Co, MA.²

DEBORAH WILBOR was born 29 8mo 1738 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ She died on 21 Feb 1791 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.²^,⁷

Known children of Elijah³ GIFFORD and Deborah WILBOR were as follows:

i. RACHEL⁴ GIFFORD was born 24 (Mar or Apr) 1763 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Perry MACOMBER, son of Zebedee MACOMBER and Elizabeth CORNELL, as his first wife (intentions 3 Dec 1785 at Dartmouth). She died on 2 Feb 1808 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
15. ii. WILBOR GIFFORD was born on 18 Sep 1764 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married Elizabeth ALLEN on 22 Oct 1789 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 2 Oct 1789 at Dartmouth). He died on 21 Jul 1846 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 81.
iii. EDITH GIFFORD was born 27 (Apr or May) 1766 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for she and Jonathan SISSON Jr. were filed on 27 Feb 1796 Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 10 Aug 1818 in Scipio, Cayuga Co, NY.
iv. ESTHER GIFFORD was born on 20 Feb 1768 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 14 Nov 1840 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 72.
16. v. LYDIA GIFFORD was born 29 (Aug or Sep) 1769 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Christopher RUSSELL on 31 Dec 1793 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 8 Dec 1793 at Dartmouth, Christopher of Dartmouth, Lydia of Westport). She died on 14 Dec 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
17. vi. ELIJAH GIFFORD was born on 23 Apr 1771 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Mary SHERMAN, daughter of Richard SHERMAN and Mary BLIVER, on 2 Mar 1797 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 5 Apr 1858 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 86. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
18. vii. EPHRAIM GIFFORD was born 7 (Oct or Nov) 1772 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Susannah WILCOX, daughter of William WILCOX and Meribah TUCKER, on 14 Aug 1794 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 14 Jun 1794 in Dartmouth, Ephraim of Westport, Susanna of Dartmouth). He died on 16 Nov 1847 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
19. viii. DANIEL GIFFORD was born on 17 Jun 1775 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Abigail WILCOX, daughter of William WILCOX and Meribah TUCKER, in 1801 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 9 Oct 1849 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 74.

7. CANAAN³ GIFFORD (Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 15 May 1731 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married (first) Abigail SALISBURY on 20 Jun 1751 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (second) Martha WILBOR, daughter of Samuel WILBOR and Elizabeth CARR, on 11 Jul 1765 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 25 Jun 1786 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 55.⁶

Canaan GIFFORD is number 77 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Canaan GIFFORD

Vital Records of Rhode Island has Canaan's birth date as 15 Jan 1731. "The Wilbores in America" has it as 15 Jun 1731.⁶

Canaan GIFFORD appeared in the 1774 RI census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Canaan GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 3 males 0-16, 3 females 16+, no females 0-16).

A land record from 1797 stated that Canaan GIFFORD was buried in the burying ground on the family homestead.

ABIGAIL SALISBURY was born on 16 Oct 1733 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ She died before 20 Jun 1797 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁵

Known children of Canaan³ GIFFORD and Abigail SALISBURY were as follows:

20. i. HERCULES⁴ GIFFORD was born on 9 Jan 1752 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Lydia PAINE on 17 Oct 1773 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 19 Jun 1773 in Freetown, Hercules of Freetown, Lydia of Tiverton). He married (second) Jane "Jenny" STAFFORD on 8 Apr 1782 in Freetown, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 23 Mar 1782 in Freetown, Hercules of Freetown, Jenny of Tiverton). He died shortly before 16 Oct 1810 in Williamson, Ontario Co, NY.
ii. RUTH GIFFORD was born on 29 Jun 1756 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Zaccheus DYER on 22 Dec 1776 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died after the 1820 census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
21. iii. NOAH GIFFORD was born on 8 Feb 1758 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (second) Martha HATHAWAY, daughter of Nathaniel HATHAWAY and Elizabeth, on 20 Jun 1797 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Noah of Little Compton, Martha of Dartmouth). He died on 2 Nov 1835 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 77 (maybe 1838). He was buried in Friends Central Burying Ground, Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (1758-1835).
22. iv. GIDEON GIFFORD was born on 5 May 1760 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Ruth BUTTS in 1781 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 5 May 1781 in Freetown, Gideon of Freetown, Ruth of Tiverton). He married (second) Elizabeth "Betsey" WILLEY, daughter of Asa WILLEY and Abigail SKINNER, as her first husband on 29 Sep 1796 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He died on 10 Jan 1810 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 49.

MARTHA WILBOR was born on 11 Mar 1725 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ She probably died between the 1800 census and 1805 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

Martha (WILBOR) GIFFORD may have died in Mar 1810 in Little Compton. However, she probably died before 1805, when her only child moved to Madison Co NY.

Known children of Canaan³ GIFFORD and Martha WILBOR were:

23. i. CANAAN⁴ GIFFORD was born on 12 Jun 1766 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Eliphal MANCHESTER, daughter of Gilbert MANCHESTER and Mercy DURFEE, on 27 Nov 1794 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 5 Nov 1827 in Madison, Madison Co, NY, at age 61. He was buried in Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, Oneida Co, NY.

8. ENOS³ GIFFORD (Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 22 Mar 1739/40 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Mary WILBOR, daughter of Isaac WILBOR and Mary BROWNELL, on 13 Mar 1760 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married Susannah WILBOR, daughter of Isaac WILBOR and Mary BROWNELL, on 24 Nov 1803 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 20 Nov 1820 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 80.⁸ He was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (called Esq.).⁹

Enos GIFFORD is number 78 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Enos GIFFORD

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1774 RI census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Enos GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 2 males 0-16, 1 female 16+, 5 females 0-16).

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Little Compton, Kent Co, RI, (Enos GIFFORD, 3 males 16+, 3 males 0-16, 6 females).

On 28 Dec 1792, Enos GIFFORD and Joseph GIFFORD, both of Little Compton, quit-claimed land to each other in Westport that was given to them by their father Enos GIFFORD.

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (En-- GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 45+, next to Joseph GIFFORD).

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Enos GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 2 females 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Enos GIFFORD of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 12 Apr 1815 (the will mentioned wife Susannah, son Enos, son Joseph, son Christopher, son John, daughter Deborah DYER, daughter Eunice LYON, daughter Mary TABOR, daughters Phillis GIFFORD, Hannah GIFFORD, and Michael GIFFORD, grandson Robin GIFFORD son of son Isaac deceased, granddaughter Nabby GIFFORD daughter of son Isaac deceased, grandson Enos son of son Joseph).

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Enos GIFFORD, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 3 females 45+, next to Joseph GIFFORD 26-45). The will was proved on 11 Dec 1820 in Newport Co, RI.²

MARY WILBOR was born on 30 May 1740 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ She died on 22 Apr 1803 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 62.⁶^,⁸ She was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁹

Known children of Enos³ GIFFORD and Mary WILBOR were as follows:

24. i. DEBORAH⁴ GIFFORD was born on 27 Sep 1761 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. Marriage intentions for she and Preserved DYER were filed on 7 Dec 1793 Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. ABIGAIL GIFFORD was born on 19 Aug 1763 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died in Aug 1786 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iii. PHILLIS GIFFORD was born on 14 Jun 1765 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 11 Feb in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
25. iv. MARY GIFFORD was born on 17 Apr 1767 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married (first) Gamaliel BROWNELL, son of Ruth BROWNELL, on 23 Sep 1792 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 1 Sep 1792 in Westport, Gamaliel of Ruth of Westport, Mary of Enos and Mary of Little Compton). Mary (GIFFORD) BROWNELL married (second) John TABER on 7 Jan 1795 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (maybe 1796). She died on 7 Jul 1850 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 83.
26. v. ENOS GIFFORD was born on 10 Apr 1769 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Hannah PALMER, daughter of Sylvester PALMER and Rebecca BRIGHTMAN, on 23 Nov 1791 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died circa 1854 in Willing, Allegany Co, NY.
27. vi. ISAAC GIFFORD was born on 14 Aug 1770 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Abigail PEARCE, daughter of Giles PEARCE and Mercy, on 30 Oct 1791 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (second) Abigail WILBOR, daughter of William WILBOR and Sarah CARR, as her first husband on 9 Mar 1797 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 23 Apr 1800 at age 29.
vii. EUNICE GIFFORD was born on 8 Sep 1772 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Nathan LYON, son of Thomas LYON and Elizabeth, on 28 Jan 1807 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died in 1828.
viii. MICHAEL GIFFORD was born on 5 Feb 1775 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 8 Jun 1778 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 3.
ix. CHRISTOPHER GIFFORD was born on 13 Mar 1777 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Roby MANCHESTER, daughter of Thomas MANCHESTER, on 13 Apr 1821 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (no children). He died on 7 May 1860 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 83.
28. x. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 5 Mar 1780 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Deborah PALMER, daughter of Lemuel PALMER and Deborah WILBOR, in 1801 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 30 Nov 1849 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 69. He was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (aged 69 years and 9 mos).
xi. HANNAH GIFFORD was born on 5 Sep 1782 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 8 Jul 1856 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 73. She was buried in Adamsville Church Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
xii. MICHAEL GIFFORD was born on 15 May 1784 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 1 Jul 1846 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 62. She was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
29. xiii. JOHN GIFFORD was born on 4 Sep 1787 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Huldah WILBOR, daughter of Jonathan WILBOR and Priscilla WILBOR, on 27 Oct 1816 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died in Jan 1871 in Marshall, Oneida Co, NY, at age 83.

SUSANNAH WILBOR was born on 29 May 1754 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She died on 6 Jan 1828 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 73.⁸ She was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁹

9. JOSEPH³ GIFFORD (Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 2 Jan 1742/43 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁵^,⁶ He married (first) Judith GIFFORD, daughter of John GIFFORD and Comfort HART, on 7 Jul 1765 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (second) Patience PALMER, daughter of Sylvester PALMER and Amy WAIT, on 27 Apr 1774 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (third) Martha BURGESS, daughter of Jacob BURGESS and Susannah WILLISTON, on 19 Feb 1784 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 27 Mar 1811 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 68 (recorded in Providence Gazette).⁶

Joseph GIFFORD is number 79 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Joseph GIFFORD

Joseph and Judith were second-cousins-once-removed.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1774 RI census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 3 males 0-16, 1 female 16+, 2 females 0-16).²

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Little Compton, Kent Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 2 males 16+, 1 male 0-16, 5 females, near Noah and Enos and Jonathan and John and William).

On 28 Dec 1792, Enos GIFFORD and Joseph GIFFORD, both of Little Compton, quit-claimed land to each other in Westport that was given to them by their father Enos GIFFORD.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, next to Enos GIFFORD).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

Joseph GIFFORD of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 19 Feb 1810, with Ephraim GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned son Ephraim; son Sylvester; daughter Zilla; daughter Lydia GIFFORD wife of Wiliam; daughter Judith; four children Zillah, Judith, Ephraim, Sylvester). The will was proved on 29 Apr 1811 in Newport Co, RI.²

JUDITH GIFFORD was born in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI). She died on 8 Aug 1773 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶

Known children of Joseph³ GIFFORD and Judith GIFFORD were as follows:

i. ZILLAH⁴ GIFFORD was born on 15 May 1768 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (recorded in Westport church record). She married Eber CRANDALL on 26 Jan 1809 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 15 Oct 1850 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 82.
ii. JUDITH GIFFORD was born on 25 Sep 1770 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (recorded in Westport church record). She died on 22 Aug 1821 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 50 (recorded in Providence Gazette).
30. iii. EPHRAIM GIFFORD was born on 27 Jul 1773 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Rachel WILBOR, daughter of Charles WILBOR and Hannah, on 12 Dec 1793 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (second) Phebe GIFFORD, daughter of William GIFFORD and Hannah SMITH, on 21 Jun 1812 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died shortly before 11 Jul 1822 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

PATIENCE PALMER was born on 21 Apr 1749 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.¹⁰ She died on 6 Oct 1783 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 34.⁶

Known children of Joseph³ GIFFORD and Patience PALMER were as follows:

i. JOSEPH⁴ GIFFORD was born on 10 Nov 1775 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 7 Apr 1779 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 3.
31. ii. SYLVESTER GIFFORD was born on 2 Aug 1778 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Rhoda MANCHESTER, daughter of John MANCHESTER and Nancy, on 10 Nov 1805 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 22 Sep 1842 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 64.
iii. AMY GIFFORD was born on 24 Aug 1780 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died in Aug 1804 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iv. JOHN GIFFORD was born on 3 May 1782 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 21 Sep 1783 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 1.

MARTHA BURGESS was born on 9 Apr 1740. She probably died before the 1810 census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

10. WILLIAM³ GIFFORD (Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 29 Jun 1722 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Patience RUSSELL, daughter of Joseph RUSSELL and Mary TUCKER, on 13 Mar 1745/46 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.² He died shortly before 7 Jul 1797 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.²

William GIFFORD is number 80 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about William GIFFORD

William GIFFORD, son of Christopher and Mary, was disowned by the Quakers at a meeting held on 18 Feb 1775 for purchasing a slave.

William GIFFORD sold land in Bristol Co, MA, to Caleb W. GIFFORD on 15 Apr 1783 (both of Dartmouth, purchased of Gideon WOOD and Charles BROWNELL Jr, Patience GIFFORD did not sign, recorded 12 Jun 1783).

William GIFFORD and his wife Patience sold land in Bristol Co, MA, to Joseph GIFFORD on 15 Apr 1783 (both of Dartmouth, recorded 10 Mar 1784).

William GIFFORD sold land in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, to William GIFFORD on 8 Jun 1784 (both of Dartmouth, Patience GIFFORD did not sign).

William GIFFORD sold land in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, to Joseph GIFFORD on 6 Jul 1784 (both of Dartmouth, bounded by land William sold to William GIFFORD Jr and by land inherited by Contance wife of Joseph GIFFORD, Patience GIFFORD did not sign).

William GIFFORD and his wife Patience sold land in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, on 10 Apr 1787 (William of Dartmouth).

The town of Westport was formed on 2 Jul 1787 from part of Dartmouth.

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (William GIFFORD, 2 males 16+, 2 females, next to Richard).

William GIFFORD bought land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, from Caleb W. GIFFORD on 3 Sep 1793 (both of Westport, 18 acres "where I now dwell", Caleb had purchased the land from William on 15 Apr 1783).

William GIFFORD sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, to Joseph GIFFORD on 4 Sep 1793 (both of Westport, land received from William's father Christopher GIFFORD deceased).

On 7 Jul 1797 an inventory was ordered on the estate of William GIFFORD late of Westport.

William GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 4 Sep 1793, with Richard GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned son Joseph; son Abraham; son William; son Caleb; son Richard; son Russell; owned land in partnership with brother Christopher; four daughters Ruth EDDY, Mary WHITE, Patience KIRBY, Martha DEVOL; executor son Richard; witnesses Philip TRIPP, Nathaniel POTTER Jr, Samuel SMITH). The will was proved on 3 Oct 1797 in Bristol Co, MA.²

PATIENCE RUSSELL was born on 8 Oct 1727 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She died in Jun 1793 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 65.²

The 13 Nov 1747 will of Joseph RUSSELL of Dartmouth mentioned his daughter Patience GIFFORD.

An obituary for Patience RUSSELL appeared in the 28 Jun 1793 issue of the New Bedford Marine Journal, New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA. age 66.²

Known children of William³ GIFFORD and Patience RUSSELL were as follows:

i. RUTH⁴ GIFFORD was born on 9 Mar 1746/47 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Henry EDDY on 19 Jun 1763 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 21 May 1763 in Dartmouth, both of Dartmouth). She died on 24 Jan 1811 in Easton, Washington Co, NY, at age 63.
32. ii. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 20 Nov 1750 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Constance HICKS, daughter of Constant HICKS and Sybil WOODWARD, on 26 Mar 1775 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph of Dartmouth, Constance of Little Compton). He died on 15 Oct 1822 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, at age 71. He was buried in Waites Corners Cemetery, White Creek, Washington Co, NY, (age 22 [72?]).
33. iii. ABRAHAM GIFFORD was born on 14 Aug 1752 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Priscilla SANFORD in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 17 Mar 1775, both of Dartmouth). He married (second) Roby TABER, daughter of Jonathan TABER and Elizabeth, in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 15 Mar 1776, both of Dartmouth). He died shortly before 24 Jul 1822 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iv. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born on 21 May 1754 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Mary TRIPP, daughter of Nathaniel TRIPP and Alice MOTT, on 17 Jun 1779 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (no children). He died on 20 Oct 1805 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 51 (William Jr.).
34. v. MARY GIFFORD was born on 18 Mar 1756 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for she and Sylvanus WHITE were filed on 30 Mar 1773 Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She probably died after the 1800 census.
35. vi. CALEB W. GIFFORD was born on 25 Jun 1758 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Eunice HICKS, daughter of William HICKS and Susannah WEST, in Apr 1779 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, ((4 or 14) Apr 1779). He married (second) Eliphal (TABER) BRIGHTMAN, daughter of Stephen TABER and Ruth BRIGGS, as her second husband. He died on 20 Nov 1816 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, at age 58. He was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, (in the 58 year of his age).
36. vii. RICHARD GIFFORD was born on 28 Nov 1760 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Rebecca COOK, daughter of Pardon COOK and Rebecca POTTER, on 18 Dec 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 5 Feb 1849 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 88. He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
viii. PATIENCE GIFFORD was born on 21 Oct 1762 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Elihu KIRBY, son of Wesson KIRBY and Hannah WHITE, on 15 Jun 1786 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 10 Mar 1825 in Canaan ?, Columbia Co, NY, at age 62.
37. ix. MARTHA GIFFORD was born on 25 Apr 1766 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married (first) Joshua DEVOL on 16 Oct 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. Martha (GIFFORD) DEVOL married (second) Ebenezer CARPENTER, son of Ebenezer CARPENTER and Eunice THOMPSON, on 29 Sep 1814 in Chatham, Columbia Co, NY. She died in 1854 in Springfield, Otsego Co, NY. She was buried in Middlefield Baptist Cemetery, Middlefield, Otsego Co, NY.
x. GIDEON GIFFORD was born on 5 Jun 1769 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He died young in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.
38. xi. RUSSELL GIFFORD was born on 29 Jan 1773 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Elizabeth "Betsey" EARLE, daughter of George EARLE and Susannah HILLIARD, on 17 Apr 1796 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 2 Jan 1853 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 79.

11. RICHARD³ GIFFORD (Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 31 Dec 1725 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married (first) Elizabeth CORNELL, daughter of Thomas CORNELL and Catharine POTTER, on 9 Apr 1747 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married (second) Susannah CORNELL, daughter of Thomas CORNELL and Catharine POTTER, on 30 Apr 1750 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 17 Mar 1749/50 in Dartmouth, both of Darmouth). He married (third) ? THURSTON (probably THURSTON). He probably died after the 1800 census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.

Richard GIFFORD is number 81 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Richard GIFFORD

There was a Thomas THURSTON born 16 Feb 1749/50 in Tiverton. Richard GIFFORD's third wife could have been one of his sisters (Mehitable, Elizabeth, Mary).

Richard GIFFORD appeared in the 1774 RI census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Richard GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 2 males 0-16, 2 females 16+).

Richard GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Richard GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 1 male 0-16, 2 females, next to Elihu GIFFORD).

On 2 May 1796, Richard GIFFORD of Tiverton RI sold 4 acres in Westport to Elihu GIFFORD and Thurston GIFFORD both of Tiverton. Richard had received the land from his father Christopher GIFFORD late of Dartmouth. Elihu and Thurston sold the land to John CORNELL on 2 May 1796. Both deeds were acknowledged 28 May 1796 and recorded 9 Sep 1799. Elihu and Thurston bought the land back from John CORNELL on 8 Mar 1802. Elihu GIFFORD and Patience GIFFORD and Thurston GIFFORD and Rhoda GIFFORD, all of Tiverton RI, sold the land to Edward BORDEN on the same day.

Richard GIFFORD was possibly listed with his son Elihu in the 1800 census.

No probate records found for Richard GIFFORD.

ELIZABETH CORNELL was born on 17 Jul 1729 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She died on 30 Jan 1747/48 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 18.⁵

Known children of Richard³ GIFFORD and Elizabeth CORNELL were:

i. ELIZABETH⁴ GIFFORD was born on 30 Jan 1747/48 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

SUSANNAH CORNELL was born on 13 May 1722 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵

Known children of Richard³ GIFFORD and Susannah CORNELL were as follows:

i. REBECCA⁴ GIFFORD was born on 20 Sep 1750 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. SUSANNAH GIFFORD was born on 13 Mar 1755 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married Pardon TABER, son of William TABER and Margaret MOSHER, as his second wife on 7 Jun 1819 in Albany Co, NY. She died in 1836.
39. iii. ELIHU GIFFORD was born on 29 Dec 1758 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Patience CORNELL on 30 Jun 1781 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions, Elihu of Tiverton). He married (second) Thankful (HAMMOND) SANFORD as her second husband before 1810. He died after the 1840 census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.

Known children of Richard³ GIFFORD and ? THURSTON (probably THURSTON) were:

40. i. THURSTON⁴ GIFFORD was born in 1773 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. Marriage intentions for he and Rhoda SANFORD were filed on 12 Feb 1797 Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Thurston of Tiverton). He died on 20 Mar 1847 in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY. He was buried in Cook Burying Ground, Berne, Albany Co, NY, (aged 73 years 9 m's. & 17 d's.).

12. CHRISTOPHER³ GIFFORD (Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 28 Aug 1737 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Deborah HOWLAND on 2 Apr 1756 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 5 Dec 1820 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 83.

Christopher GIFFORD is number 82 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Christopher GIFFORD

Christopher GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Christopher GIFFORD dated 27 Aug 1767 (the will mentioned wife Mary; son William; son Richard; daughter Lusannah CORNELL; grandson Christopher CORNELL; grandson Abraham GIFFORD; son Christopher; executor son Christopher; witnesses John SOULE, Job ALMY Jr, Israel WOOD).

Christopher GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Christopher GIFFORD, 3 males 16+, 2 males under 16, 4 females, next to George and Jonathan).

Christopher GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Christopher GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

On 19 Jun 1809, Christopher GIFFORD of Westport sold land to Isaac COREY, Israel WOOD, Perry GIFFORD, Warren GIFFORD, Christopher CORNELL, Abner GIFFORD, Micah DEAN, Ebenezer V. SOWLE, Asa BLY, Humphrey HAMMOND, Joseph TRIPP, Pardon ALLEN, Jethro HOWLAND, Benjamin HICKS, Esek CAN.

Christopher GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Christor. GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, near Warren GIFFORD 2nd 26-45 and Geo. GIFFORD 45+, indexed as Christer).

Christopher GIFFORD sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, on 8 May 1813 (Christopher of Westport yeoman, Perry of Westport mariner).

Christopher GIFFORD and his wife Deborah sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, to Abner GIFFORD on 17 Apr 1819 (Christopher of Westport, Abner of Westport).

Christopher GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Christopher GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 45+).

Christopher GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 23 Aug 1817 (the will mentioned wife Deborah; six sons, George, Jonathan, Perry, Luthan, Warren, Abner; daughter Audrey KIRBY wife of William; daughter Peace MACOMBER wife of Charles; daughter Hannah GIFFORD; executor son Abner; witnesses Pardon ALLEN, Barney WING, Thomas W. MAYHEW). An inventory of the estate of Christopher GIFFORD was taken on 18 Dec 1820 (ordered 14 Dec 1820). The will was proved on 9 Mar 1821 in Bristol Co, MA.

DEBORAH HOWLAND was born on 25 Sep 1740 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 9 Mar 1823 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 82.

Known children of Christopher³ GIFFORD and Deborah HOWLAND were as follows:

i. AUDREY⁴ GIFFORD was born on 8 Aug 1757 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married William KIRBY, son of Wesson KIRBY and Hannah WHITE, on 4 May 1777 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 23 Apr 1837 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 79.
41. ii. GEORGE GIFFORD was born on 21 Jul 1759 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Eunice ALMY, daughter of Joseph ALMY and Abigail SISSON, on 11 Nov 1784 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (both of Dartmouth). He died on 20 Mar 1826 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 66.
42. iii. JONATHAN GIFFORD was born on 19 Oct 1761 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Hannah CASE on 11 Oct 1781 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married (second) Hope (HASKINS) MACOMBER, daughter of Abner HASKINS and Hope, as her second husband in 1817 (intentions 22 May 1817 in Westport). He died on 17 Nov 1853 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 92.
43. iv. PERRY GIFFORD was born on 11 Nov 1763 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Abigail ALMY, daughter of Joseph ALMY and Abigail SISSON, on 13 Nov 1788 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Perry of Westport, Abigail of Dartmouth). He married (second) Ruth RUSSELL on 8 Mar 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 6 Jan 1795 in Dartmouth, Perry of Westport, Ruth of Dartmouth). He died on 17 Nov 1819 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 56.
v. HANNAH GIFFORD was born on 11 Nov 1766 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She died after 1830 in when in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
vi. PEACE GIFFORD was born on 4 Feb 1769 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Charles MACOMBER, son of Abiel MACOMBER and Phebe BRIGHTMAN, on 8 Sep 1793. She died on 22 Mar 1837 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 68.
44. vii. LUTHER H. GIFFORD was born on 6 Mar 1771 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Phebe COFFIN, daughter of Seth COFFIN and Susannah BARNARD, on 4 Sep 1795 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, (Luther/Luthan son of Christopher, Phebe daughter of Seth COFFIN and Susanna BARNARD). He died on 29 Aug 1843 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, at age 72.
viii. PARDON GIFFORD was born between 1773 and 1774 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He died on 15 Aug 1789 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (age 15). He was buried in Westport Point Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
45. ix. WARREN GIFFORD was born on 30 Nov 1776 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Susannah SOULE, daughter of Abner SOULE and Dorcas SEABURY. He married (second) Mary REED on 8 Jul 1822 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 8 May 1831 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 54 (aged 51 years [sic], recorded in Providence RI).
46. x. ABNER GIFFORD was born on 16 Oct 1780 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Thankful DUNHAM on 11 Apr 1802 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (second) Alice C. MITCHELL in 1840 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 17 Mar 1840 in Dartmouth, both of Dartmouth). He died on 22 Dec 1862 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 82. He was buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (not on Find A Grave).

Generation Four

13. MERIBAH⁴ WILBOR (Rachel³ GIFFORD, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 22 Jun 1752 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She married Daniel GIFFORD, son of Joshua GIFFORD and Elizabeth WILCOX, as his second wife in 1788. She died on 27 Aug 1834 in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, at age 82.⁸ She was buried in Pine Plains Cemetery, Pine Plains, Dutchess Co, NY, (wife of Daniel, in 83rd year).¹¹^,¹²

DANIEL GIFFORD was born in 1754 in Beekman (later Pawling) Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY.¹³ He married (first) Deborah WILBOR, daughter of Ezekiel WILBOR and Rachel GIFFORD. He died on 8 Jan 1815 in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY.⁸ He was buried in Pine Plains Cemetery, Pine Plains, Dutchess Co, NY, (in 61st yr).¹¹^,¹²

Daniel and Deborah were third cousins once removed.

Daniel and Meribah were third cousins once removed.

OneWorldTree has Daniel and Meribah marrying on 19 May 1787. That, however, was the death date for Deborah (WILBOR) GIFFORD according to the WILBOR genealogy.

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 3 males 0-16, 4 females, same page as Joshua GIFFORD).

There should be 4 sons under 16 in the 1790 census. Maybe Valentine was raised by a relative since he was very young when his mother died.

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY, in 1799.¹⁴

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Northeast, Dutchess Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 2 females 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 45+, next to Jeptha WILBOUR).

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 3 females 16-26, 1 female 45+, near Enos GIFFORD age 26-45).

On 23 Mar 1810, Daniel GIFFORD of Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, sold land in Milton, Chittenden Co, VT, to Humphrey GIFFORD of Dorset, Bennington Co, VT, "being a legasie due him in the real estate of Gideon Gifford deceased and left to his heirs".¹⁵

No probate records found for Daniel GIFFORD in Columbia Co.

Pine Plains was formed on 26 Mar 1823 from part of Northeast. Gallatin is just across the county border from Pine Plains.

Known children of Meribah⁴ WILBOR and Daniel GIFFORD were as follows:

i. DEBORAH⁵ GIFFORD was born on 2 May 1789 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY. She died on 22 Jan 1859 in Lysander, Onondaga Co, NY, at age 69. She was buried in Chase Cemetery, Lysander, Onondaga Co, NY, (age 69y-9m).
ii. MARY GIFFORD was born on 17 Dec 1790 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY. She married Denton KEELER on 4 Oct 1810. She died on 23 Dec 1851 in Ghent, Columbia Co, NY, at age 61. She was buried in Cemetery of the Maples, East Chatham, Canaan, Columbia Co, NY, (IN THE 62 YEAR OF HER AGE).
iii. DANIEL D. GIFFORD was born on 13 Oct 1792 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY. He married Martha M. "Patty" BUCKBEE on 23 Mar 1823. He died on 27 Mar 1870 in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, at age 77. He was buried in Pine Plains Cemetery, Pine Plains, Dutchess Co, NY, (age 77 yr 6 mo, some transcriptions have incorrect death year of 1879).
iv. ANNA GIFFORD was born on 16 Mar 1795 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY. She married (first) Allen WRIGHT. Anna (GIFFORD) WRIGHT married (second) John WATERS as his second wife. She died on 11 Aug 1880 in Brant, Erie Co, NY, at age 85. She was buried in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Cattaraugus Co, NY, (wife of John WATERS, age 85 yrs, 4 mos, 25 days).
v. ROBA GIFFORD was born on 20 Apr 1798 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY. She married Lewis WRIGHT. She died on 1 Sep 1877 in Lysander, Onondaga Co, NY, at age 79. She was buried in Chase Cemetery, Lysander, Onondaga Co, NY.

14. DEBORAH⁴ WILBOR (Rachel³ GIFFORD, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 11 Jul 1754 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She married Daniel GIFFORD, son of Joshua GIFFORD and Elizabeth WILCOX, as his first wife. She died on 19 May 1787 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY, at age 32.⁷

The NEHGR article has Deborah as the daughter of Christopher WILBOR and Sarah VAUGHN. However, she named her oldest daughter Rachel and it would make sense for Daniel to remarry to his first wife's sister.

DANIEL GIFFORD was born in 1754 in Beekman (later Pawling) Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY.¹³ He married (second) Meribah WILBOR, daughter of Ezekiel WILBOR and Rachel GIFFORD, in 1788. He died on 8 Jan 1815 in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY.⁸ He was buried in Pine Plains Cemetery, Pine Plains, Dutchess Co, NY, (in 61st yr).¹¹^,¹²

Daniel and Deborah were third cousins once removed.

Daniel and Meribah were third cousins once removed.

OneWorldTree has Daniel and Meribah marrying on 19 May 1787. That, however, was the death date for Deborah (WILBOR) GIFFORD according to the WILBOR genealogy.

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 3 males 0-16, 4 females, same page as Joshua GIFFORD).

There should be 4 sons under 16 in the 1790 census. Maybe Valentine was raised by a relative since he was very young when his mother died.

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY, in 1799.¹⁴

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Northeast, Dutchess Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 2 females 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 45+, next to Jeptha WILBOUR).

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 3 females 16-26, 1 female 45+, near Enos GIFFORD age 26-45).

On 23 Mar 1810, Daniel GIFFORD of Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY, sold land in Milton, Chittenden Co, VT, to Humphrey GIFFORD of Dorset, Bennington Co, VT, "being a legasie due him in the real estate of Gideon Gifford deceased and left to his heirs".¹⁵

No probate records found for Daniel GIFFORD in Columbia Co.

Pine Plains was formed on 26 Mar 1823 from part of Northeast. Gallatin is just across the county border from Pine Plains.

Known children of Deborah⁴ WILBOR and Daniel GIFFORD were as follows:

i. EPHRAIM⁵ GIFFORD was born on 1 Jun 1775 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married (first) ? between 1800 and 1801. He married (second) Thursa PICKLE, daughter of John PICKLE (probably John), in 1820. He died circa 1842 in Darlington Tp, Durham Co, Ontario, CAN.
ii. ENOS GIFFORD was born on 31 May 1777 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married Catharine HAM, daughter of Jacob HAM, on 27 Nov 1803 in Reformed Dutch Church, Gallatin, Columbia Co, NY. He died on 9 Apr 1864 in Canaan, Columbia Co, NY, at age 86. He was buried after 9 Apr 1864 in Cemetery of the Maples, East Chatham, Canaan, Columbia Co, NY, (aged 86 years).
iii. GARDNER GIFFORD was born on 9 Feb 1779 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married Damaris GALE, daughter of Nehemiah GALE and Jane RUSH. He died on 27 Oct 1865 in Granby, Oswego Co, NY, at age 86.
iv. RACHEL GIFFORD was born on 23 Aug 1781 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. She died on 4 Jul 1842 in Canaan, Columbia Co, NY, at age 60. She was buried in Cemetery of the Maples, East Chatham, Canaan, Columbia Co, NY, (in the 61 year of her age).
v. DELILAH GIFFORD was born on 27 Aug 1783 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. She married Amos MOSHER, son of Zachariah MOSHER and Sarah, as his second wife on 26 Feb 1818 in Hudson (or New Britain), Columbia Co, NY. She died on 28 Feb 1862 at age 78.
vi. VALENTINE GIFFORD was born on 14 Feb 1785 in Pawling Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married Maria "Polly" DENNIS. He died on 5 Dec 1842 in DeWitt, Onondaga Co, NY, at age 57. He was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, Onondaga Co, NY.

15. WILBOR⁴ GIFFORD (Elijah³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 18 Sep 1764 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹³^,¹⁶ He married Elizabeth ALLEN on 22 Oct 1789 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 2 Oct 1789 at Dartmouth).⁵ He died on 21 Jul 1846 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 81.¹⁶

Wilbor GIFFORD is number 156 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Wilbor GIFFORD

Wilbor GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Wilbour GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Wilbor GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Elijah GIFFORD dated 21 Dec 1805 (the will mentioned son Willbor; son Elijah; son Ephraim; son Daniel; grandson William RUSSELL son of deceased daughter Lydia; daughters Rachel MACOMBER and Edith SISSON and Esther GIFFORD).

Wilbor GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Wilber GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

Wilbor GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Wilber GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 18-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+).

Wilbor GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Wilber GIFFORD, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 60-70).

Wilbor GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Wilbur GIFFORD, 1 male 70-80).

Information from death record: Wilbor or Wilbour, son of Elijah and Deborah, 21st 7mo. 1846, a. 81 y. 10 m. 3 d.

On 21 Oct 1846, the following heirs of Wilbour GIFFORD late of Westport requested that Thomas GIFFORD of Westport be appointed administrator: Simeon MACOMBER, Samuel BRIGHTMAN, Zephaniah SLADE, Cainon GIFFORD, Elijah GIFFORD 2nd, Henry GIFFORD.

On 1 Dec 1846, Thomas GIFFORD of Westport and Elijah GIFFORD and Henry GIFFORD of Dartmouth were appointed administrators of the estate of Wilbour GIFFORD late of Westport.

ELIZABETH ALLEN was born between 1765 and 1770 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.¹⁷^,¹⁸ She wife of Wilbur in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵

Known children of Wilbor⁴ GIFFORD and Elizabeth ALLEN were as follows:

i. MARY ANN⁵ GIFFORD was born on 8 Apr 1790 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Zephaniah SLADE, son of Edward SLADE and Eliphal SHERMAN, on 8 Apr 1819 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 26 Oct 1884 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 94.
ii. THOMAS GIFFORD was born on 24 Feb 1792 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Elizabeth DAVIS on 8 Nov 1818 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (both of Westport). He married (second) Abigail REED, daughter of Rhoda REED, in 1823 (intentions 2 Oct 1823 in Westport). He married (third) Rhoda T. HATHAWAY, daughter of George HATHAWAY and Rhoda TABER, on 11 Aug 1859 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 13 Jul 1887 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 95. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (not on Find A Grave).
iii. ESTHER GIFFORD was born on 28 Jan 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Samuel BRIGHTMAN, son of Ellis BRIGHTMAN and Lydia, on 18 Jul 1815 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (daughter of Wilbur). She died on 1 Apr 1858 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 63.
iv. HENRY GIFFORD was born on 5 Nov 1797 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Sophia HOWLAND, daughter of Abner HOWLAND and Sophia TRIPP, on 12 Oct 1828 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 26 Sep 1868 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 70.
v. CANAAN GIFFORD was born on 21 Mar 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Maria (REED) PEARCE, daughter of Weston REED and Elizabeth, on 20 Aug 1829 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 1 Aug 1829 in Westport). He married (second) Mary Ann (ELDRIDGE) PEASE on 20 Mar 1853 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (third) Lydia Brownell TRIPP, daughter of Job TRIPP and Elizabeth COWEN, on 12 Oct 1873 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 24 Aug 1879 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 78.
vi. ELIJAH GIFFORD was born circa 1806 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Hannah T. HOWLAND, daughter of Abner HOWLAND and Sophia TRIPP, on 18 Mar 1832 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 30 Mar 1884 in Warren, Bristol Co, RI.
vii. ELIZABETH GIFFORD was born on 16 Feb 1810 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Simeon MACOMBER on 1 Jul 1834 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 5 Jul 1834, so 1 Jul may be wrong). She died on 21 Nov 1894 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 84. She was buried in Westport Point Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

16. LYDIA⁴ GIFFORD (Elijah³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born 29 (Aug or Sep) 1769 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She married Christopher RUSSELL on 31 Dec 1793 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 8 Dec 1793 at Dartmouth, Christopher of Dartmouth, Lydia of Westport).² She died on 14 Dec 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵

The Dartmouth church records have Lydia GIFFORD's birthdate as 29 8mo 1769 while the Westport vital records have it as 29 Sep 1769.

Known children of Lydia⁴ GIFFORD and Christopher RUSSELL were:

i. WILLIAM⁵ RUSSELL was born on 13 Dec 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Mehitable CORNELL.

17. ELIJAH⁴ GIFFORD (Elijah³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 23 Apr 1771 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Mary SHERMAN, daughter of Richard SHERMAN and Mary BLIVER, on 2 Mar 1797 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He died on 5 Apr 1858 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 86. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

Elijah GIFFORD is number 157 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Elijah GIFFORD

The marriage of Elijah GIFFORD and Mary SHERMAN was recorded in both Westport and Dartmouth. Elijah was of Westport and Mary was of Dartmouth.

The births of most of the children of Elijah GIFFORD and Mary SHERMAN were recorded in the Dartmouth Friends records. However, they were probably born in Westport.

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elijah GIFFORD Jr., 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elij GIFFORD Jr., 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45, where are all the daughters?).

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elijah GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 4 females 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elijah GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 50-60).

Elijah GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Elijah GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70).

Elijah GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Esther GIFFORD dated 9 Jun 1832 (the will mentioned brothers Wilbour, Elijah, Ephraim, Daniel; nieces Lydia HOOD, Deborah GIFFORD, Mary GIFFORD, Silvia A. GIFFORD, Prissilla GIFFORD daughters of brother Elijah; niece Deborah SLOCUM daughter of brother Ephraim; sister-in-law Mary GIFFORD wife of brother Elijah; niece Mary Ann SLAID; niece Esther BRIGHTMAN; nephew Joshua W. GIFFORD; nephew William GIFFORD; Hannah G. ALLEN wife of Philip; Sally SHEARMAN wife of Ebenezer; niece Edith G. ALMY; niece Edith ANTHONY daughter of Jonathan SISSON; Lydia RUSSELL daughter of nephew William RUSSELL; children of sister Rachel MACOMBER deceased; children of sister Edith SISSON deceased; executor brother Elijah GIFFORD; witnesses Henry WILLCOX, Paul FISHER, Joseph GIFFORD).

"The Wilbores of America" has an incorrect death date of 2 Feb 1847 for Elijah GIFFORD.

Information from death record: age 86-11-12, widower, born Westport, parents Elijah and Deborah W. GIFFORD.

Elijah GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 22 Mar 1836 (the will mentioned wife Mary; four sons Samuel, Ephraim, Elijah, Richard S.; four daughters Hannah ALLEN, Deborah GIFFORD, Priscilla GIFFORD, Mary GIFFORD; daughter Sylvia A. GIFFORD; granddaughters Jane HOOD, Hannah S. HOOD, Phebe Ann HOOD, daughters of deceased daughter Lydia HOOD; executors four sons; witnesses Daniel HOWLAND, David M. HOWLAND, Joseph GIFFORD; codicil dated 26 Feb 1851 mentioned daughter Priscilla wife of Clothier GIFFORD, daughter Deborah wife of Allen GIFFORD). The will was proved on 7 May 1858 in Bristol Co, MA.

The probate records for Elijah GIFFORD list the following heirs: Samuel GIFFORD, Ephraim GIFFORD, Jane MANCHESTER, Priscilla GIFFORD, Mary S. GIFFORD, Lydia G. ALLEN, Richard S. GIFFORD, Hannah S. CHARITY, Phebe A. HOOD, Abby D. GIFFORD, Deborah GIFFORD, John B. HOOD (by Allen GIFFORD his attorney), Mary GIFFORD, Sylvia A. ALLEN. They all signed a document dated 3 May 1858. Abby D. GIFFORD was guardian for Mary S. GIFFORD, Hannah A. GIFFORD, Emily GIFFORD, Charles H. GIFFORD, Lydia R. GIFFORD, Sarah J. GIFFORD.

MARY SHERMAN was born on 17 Feb 1773 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹³^,⁵ She died on 20 Jan 1858 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 84. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Elijah⁴ GIFFORD and Mary SHERMAN were as follows:

i. LYDIA⁵ GIFFORD was born on 31 Dec 1797 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (not recorded in Dartmouth Friends records). She married John HOOD Jr. on 12 Feb 1818 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions in Westport 10 Nov 1817, John of Somerset and Lydia of Westport). She died in Aug 1832 probably in Somerset, Bristol Co, MA, at age 34.
ii. HANNAH GIFFORD was born on 26 Sep 1799 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Philip ALLEN, son of Reuben ALLEN and Bathsheba, on 4 Feb 1830 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 6 Feb 1854 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 54. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. RACHEL GIFFORD was born on 22 Jan 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 22 Feb 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iv. DEBORAH GIFFORD was born on 18 Dec 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (not recorded in Dartmouth Friends records). She married Allen GIFFORD, son of Jonathan GIFFORD and Sarah ALLEN, on 21 Jan 1823 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 11 Dec 1822, both of Westport). She died on 3 Feb 1868 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 66. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
v. PRISCILLA GIFFORD was born on 9 Jul 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Clothier GIFFORD, son of Noah GIFFORD and Martha HATHAWAY, on 31 Mar 1825 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Clothier of Little Compton, Priscilla of Westport). She died on 12 Mar 1872 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 68.
vi. MARY SHERMAN GIFFORD was born on 11 Feb 1805 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married George GIFFORD, son of Jonathan GIFFORD and Sarah ALLEN, on 24 Apr 1828 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 8 Dec 1883 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 78. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
vii. SAMUEL GIFFORD was probably born on 19 Dec 1806 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for he and Sarah H. BENNETT were filed on 23 Sep 1837 New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, (Samuel of New Bedford, Sarah of Middleborough). He died on 21 Jul 1898 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 91.
viii. SYLVIA ANN GIFFORD was born on 13 Nov 1808 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Thomas D. ALLEN, son of Charles ALLEN and Hannah, on 18 Sep 1843 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 21 Aug 1887 in Dartmouth or Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 78. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
ix. EPHRAIM GIFFORD was born on 3 Apr 1811 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Lydia Gifford RUSSELL, daughter of William RUSSELL and Mehitable CORNELL, on 23 Dec 1841 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 25 Nov 1841 in Westport, Ephraim 2nd of Westport, Lydia of Dartmouth). He married (second) Huldah G. AKIN, daughter of Timothy AKIN and Phebe, on 2 Nov 1848 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (both of Westport). He died on 13 Mar 1894 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 82. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
x. ELIJAH GIFFORD was born on 19 May 1814 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Abigail Davis ALLEN, daughter of Charles ALLEN and Hannah, on 27 Dec 1835 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 6 Feb 1855 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 40. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
xi. RICHARD SHERMAN GIFFORD was born on 13 Sep 1817 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Abigail S. WING, daughter of David WING and Sophia GIFFORD, on 7 Feb 1842 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 1 Aug 1903 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 85. He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

18. EPHRAIM⁴ GIFFORD (Elijah³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born 7 (Oct or Nov) 1772 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Susannah WILCOX, daughter of William WILCOX and Meribah TUCKER, on 14 Aug 1794 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 14 Jun 1794 in Dartmouth, Ephraim of Westport, Susanna of Dartmouth).² He died on 16 Nov 1847 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁷

Ephraim GIFFORD is number 158 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Ephraim GIFFORD

The Dartmouth church records have Ephraim GIFFORD's birthdate as 7 11mo 1772 while the Westport vital records have it as 7 Oct 1772.

"The Wilbores in America" has Ephraim GIFFORD marrying (2) Phebe PEABODY on 1 Dec 1796, but his will mentioned a wife named Susannah and Susannah's death record in 1847 says that her parents were William and Meribah WILCOX. The Ephraim who married Phebe PEABODY was probably the son of Daniel GIFFORD and Deborah BLACKMER.

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Ephraigm GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Ephm. GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, next to Warren GIFFORD 26-45).

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Ephraim GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 18-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Ephraim GIFFORD, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60).

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Ephraim GIFFORD, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 60-70).

Information from death record: married, age 75, born Westport, parents Elijah and Deborah, recorded in Jun 1848 and listed right next to his wife.

Ephraim GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 1 Jan 1844, with John GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Susanna; daughter Deborah SLOCUM wife of Abner; six grandchildren, Williard SLOCUM, Ephraim SLOCUM, Christopher SLOCUM, Emily GIFFORD, Susanna GIFFORD, John W. GIFFORD; son John GIFFORD executor; witnesses Daniel WING, Luthan WING, Ezra WING). The will was proved on 6 Jun 1848 in Bristol Co, MA.²

SUSANNAH WILCOX was born on 15 Sep 1773 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She died on 10 Sep 1847 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 73.¹⁸

On 7 Feb 1809, Ephraim GIFFORD and Susanna his wife of Westport and Daniel GIFFORD and Abigail his wife of Westport divided up land with Susanna and Abigail's WILCOX siblings which had belonged to their father William WILCOX.

Information from death record: married, age 74, born Westport, parents William and Merabah WILCOX, recorded in Jun 1848 and listed right next to her husband.

Known children of Ephraim⁴ GIFFORD and Susannah WILCOX were as follows:

i. DEBORAH⁵ GIFFORD was born on 10 Nov 1794 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Abner SLOCUM on 26 Oct 1813 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 1 Feb 1880 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 85. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. JOHN GIFFORD was born on 4 Aug 1796 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Charity GIFFORD, daughter of William GIFFORD and Lydia PALMER, on 8 Mar 1821 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 17 May 1856 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 59. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

19. DANIEL⁴ GIFFORD (Elijah³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 17 Jun 1775 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵^,¹³ He married Abigail WILCOX, daughter of William WILCOX and Meribah TUCKER, in 1801 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He died on 9 Oct 1849 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 74.⁵^,¹⁸

Daniel GIFFORD is number 159 (appears twice) in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Daniel GIFFORD

Marriage intentions for Daniel GIFFORD of Westport and Abigail WILCOX of Dartmouth were filed 27 Mar 1801 in Westport and 1 Apr 1801 in Dartmouth.⁵

"The Wilbores in America" also has a son Daniel, but he does not show up in any census records.

Daniel GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Elijah GIFFORD dated 21 Dec 1805 (the will mentioned son Willbor; son Elijah; son Ephraim; son Daniel; grandson William RUSSELL son of deceased daughter Lydia; daughters Rachel MACOMBER and Edith SISSON and Esther GIFFORD).

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Danl. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 40-50, next to Esther GIFFORD 60-70, near Wilbur GIFFORD 60-70).

Daniel GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 50-60).

Daniel GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated Aug 1844 (the will mentioned wife Abigail; daughter Sally SHEARMAN; sons Joshua W. and William; executors two sons; witnesses Elijah GIFFORD, Thomas INMAN, Joseph GIFFORD). The will was proved on 4 Dec 1849 in Bristol Co, MA.²

Information from death record: age 74-3-22, widower, born Westport, parents Elijah and Deborah.

ABIGAIL WILCOX was born on 12 May 1780 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.¹³^,⁵ She died on 19 Mar 1861 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 80.¹⁸

On 7 Feb 1809, Ephraim GIFFORD and Susanna his wife of Westport and Daniel GIFFORD and Abigail his wife of Westport divided up land with Susanna and Abigail's WILCOX siblings which had belonged to their father William WILCOX.

Abigail WILCOX of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 2 May 1855 (the will mentioned two sons Joshua and William one dollar each; rest of estate to daughter Sally SHEARMAN wife of Ebenezer; executor William GIFFORD; witnesses John GIFFORD, Charity GIFFORD, Hannah GIFFORD). The will was proved on 10 May 1861 in Bristol Co, MA, (William declined to administer, Sally SHERMAN appointed, William from Little Compton).

Known children of Daniel⁴ GIFFORD and Abigail WILCOX were as follows:

i. SARAH "SALLY"⁵ GIFFORD was born on 30 Apr 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Ebenezer SHERMAN, son of Thomas SHERMAN and Meribah. She died on 15 Oct 1878 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 75. She was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. JOSHUA W. GIFFORD was born on 14 Sep 1806 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Catharine WING, daughter of Pardon WING and Almy SLOCUM, on 1 Apr 1830 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 15 Apr 1863 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 56. He was buried in Allen's Neck Friends Burying Ground, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born on 24 Jul 1813 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Hannah W. GIFFORD, daughter of Charles GIFFORD and Nancy BACON, on 22 Dec 1841 in Vermont or New Hampshire. He died on 8 Mar 1867 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 53.

20. HERCULES⁴ GIFFORD (Canaan³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 9 Jan 1752 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (first) Lydia PAINE on 17 Oct 1773 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 19 Jun 1773 in Freetown, Hercules of Freetown, Lydia of Tiverton).⁶^,¹⁹ He married (second) Jane "Jenny" STAFFORD on 8 Apr 1782 in Freetown, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 23 Mar 1782 in Freetown, Hercules of Freetown, Jenny of Tiverton).² He died shortly before 16 Oct 1810 in Williamson, Ontario Co, NY.²

Hercules GIFFORD is number 160 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Hercules GIFFORD

On 10 Oct 1788, Hercules of Freetown sold his inherited land to his brothers Noah and Canaan.²

On 23 Jun 1789, Hercules GIFFORD of Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, purchased lot 78 in Cambridge. He sold it to Mahaliel GIFFORD on 12 Aug 1800 (both of Cambridge). Both deeds were recorded 25 Sep 1800.

Hercules GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Cambridge, Albany Co, NY, (Hercules GIFFORD, 2 males 16+, 1 male 0-16, 4 females).

The NEHGR article suggests that one of the males in the 1790 census could be a son named Hercules. However, the other 16+ male was probably Hercules's step-son Tyler STAFFORD and the 0-16 male was Mahaliel GIFFORD. And one of the females was probably Amelia STAFFORD, who married Jeremiah PERRY.

Cambridge was annexed to Washington Co on 7 Feb 1791.²

Hercules GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, (Herculus GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, next to Tyler STAFFORD and Jeremiah PERRY).

Hercules GIFFORD moved before 1805 to Williamson, Ontario Co, NY.²

Hercules GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1810 census (Williamson seems to be missing).

Administration of the estate of Hercules GIFFORD, late of Williamson, was granted to friend John SHERMAN on 16 Oct 1810.¹⁴

LYDIA PAINE died in 1781 in Freetown, Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Hercules⁴ GIFFORD and Lydia PAINE were as follows:

i. MAHALIEL⁵ GIFFORD was born between 1774 and 1779 in Freetown, Bristol Co, MA. He married ?
ii. LYDIA GIFFORD was born circa Aug 1781 in Freetown, Bristol Co, MA. She married Pardon BUTTS as his first wife. She died on 29 Sep 1832 in Harmony, Chautauqua Co, NY. She was buried in Magnolia Cemetery, Harmony, Chautauqua Co, NY, (Aged 51 yrs 1 m).

JANE "JENNY" STAFFORD.
Jane's first husband was Tyler STAFFORD. Two of their children, Tyler STAFFORD and Amelia wife of Jeremiah PERRY, were living next to Hercules GIFFORD in the 1800 census.

21. NOAH⁴ GIFFORD (Canaan³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 8 Feb 1758 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (second) Martha HATHAWAY, daughter of Nathaniel HATHAWAY and Elizabeth, on 20 Jun 1797 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Noah of Little Compton, Martha of Dartmouth).⁵ He died on 2 Nov 1835 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 77 (maybe 1838).⁶^,⁵ He was buried in Friends Central Burying Ground, Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (1758-1835).²⁰

Noah GIFFORD is number 161 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Noah GIFFORD

Noah GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Noah GIFFORD, 2 males 16+, 1 male 0-16, 2 females).

It looks like Noah GIFFORD had a first wife. The other 16+ male was probably his half-brother Canaan GIFFORD.

On 14 Dec 1798, Noah GIFFORD and Martha his wife of Little Compton RI sold land in New Bedford with her HATHAWAY relatives.

Noah GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Noah GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 26-45).

Noah GIFFORD and Martha his wife of Little Compton sold inherited land in New Bedford with Martha's HATHAWAY relatives.

Noah GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Noah GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 45+, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

On 6 Mar 1813, Noah GIFFORD and Martha his wife of Little Compton RI quit-claimed their interest in the homestead farm of Nathaniel HATHAWAY of Dartmouth deceased.

Noah GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Noah GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 3 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Noah GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Noah GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Noah GIFFORD of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 14 Jun 1834 (the will mentioned wife Martha, son Gideon, daughters Abby GIFFORD and Judith GIFFORD, granddaughter Esther Margaret GIFFORD daughter of son Noah; seven children Nathaniel, Clothier, Elizabeth WILBUR, Abby GIFFORD, Lydia HOSKINS, Gideon GIFFORD, and Judith GIFFORD). The will was proved on 14 Dec 1838 in Newport Co, RI.²

Was Noah GIFFORD's will proved in 1838 or is his gravestone wrong?

MARTHA HATHAWAY was born on 11 Oct 1771 in Newport, Newport Co, RI.⁵^,¹⁸ She died on 4 Apr 1863 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 91.

Known children of Noah⁴ GIFFORD and Martha HATHAWAY were as follows:

i. NATHANIEL⁵ GIFFORD was born on 26 Apr 1798 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Mercy MACOMBER, daughter of Nathaniel MACOMBER and Susannah, on 27 Nov 1828 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Nathaniel of Little Compton). He died on 22 Aug 1878 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 80.
ii. CLOTHIER GIFFORD was born on 25 Jan 1800 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Priscilla GIFFORD, daughter of Elijah GIFFORD and Mary SHERMAN, on 31 Mar 1825 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Clothier of Little Compton, Priscilla of Westport). He died on 13 May 1871 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 71.
iii. ESTHER GIFFORD was born on 25 Jan 1801 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died young in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iv. ELIZABETH GIFFORD was born on 20 Apr 1802 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Peleg WILBOR, son of Daniel WILBOR and Deborah TAYLOR, on 4 Nov 1830 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 28 Jan 1859 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 56.
v. NOAH GIFFORD was born on 8 Sep 1804 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Sarah M. TRIPP, daughter of Philip TRIPP and Margaret KIRBY, on 31 May 1827 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 27 Sep 1833 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 29.
vi. ABIGAIL GIFFORD was born on 16 Nov 1807 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Caleb MACOMBER on 24 Sep 1840 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 8 Nov 1883 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 75.
vii. LYDIA GIFFORD was born on 6 Mar 1810 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Samuel HASKINS in 1833 in Rochester (now Mattapoisett), Plymouth Co, MA, (intentions 2 Feb 1833 in New Bedford, both of New Bedford). She died on 25 Feb 1896 in Berkley, Bristol Co, MA, at age 85.
viii. GIDEON GIFFORD was born on 12 Mar 1813 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Mary AUSTIN, daughter of Joshua AUSTIN and Dianna MANCHESTER, on 25 Oct 1837 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (recorded in Westport, both of Little Compton). He died on 22 Jan 1896 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 82.
ix. JUDITH GIFFORD was born on 16 Apr 1815 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Benjamin STEVENS on 20 Aug 1840. She died on 27 Jan 1906 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH, at age 90.

22. GIDEON⁴ GIFFORD (Canaan³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 5 May 1760 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (first) Ruth BUTTS in 1781 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 5 May 1781 in Freetown, Gideon of Freetown, Ruth of Tiverton).¹⁹ He married (second) Elizabeth "Betsey" WILLEY, daughter of Asa WILLEY and Abigail SKINNER, as her first husband on 29 Sep 1796 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT.²¹ He died on 10 Jan 1810 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 49.²¹

Gideon GIFFORD is number 162 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Gideon GIFFORD

Gideon GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War, enlisting at Tiverton RI in 1777.

The NEHGR article has Gideon and Ruth marrying on 18 Jun 1780 but their intentions were filed in Freetown on 5 May 1781. Maybe they were married on 18 Jun 1781.

On 14 Jul 1786, Gideon GIFFORD and Ruth his wife of Little Compton quit-claimed his interest in the Bristol Co MA estate of his father Cainan GIFFORD deceased to Noah GIFFORD and Cainan GIFFORD both of Little Compton, recorded 3 Dec 1788. Gideon probably moved to the Cambridge/Pawlet area about this time.²

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Cambridge, Albany Co, NY, (Gideon GIFFORD, 2 males 16+, 2 males under 16, 4 females).

The NEHGR article incorrectly has Gideon at Pawlet in the 1790 census.

Gideon GIFFORD moved in 1792 to Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, (from MA, Pawlett history says Ponaganset MA [there is a Ponaganset River in RI but nothing in MA]).²²^,²³

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, (Gideon GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

On 1 Feb 1812, Nathan BROWN was appointed guardian of Betsey GIFFORD, John A. GIFFORD, Stephen GIFFORD, Ezra D. GIFFORD, minor heirs to 14 of Gideon GIFFORD.

RUTH BUTTS was born in Rhode Island.²²

Known children of Gideon⁴ GIFFORD and Ruth BUTTS were as follows:

i. ABIGAIL⁵ GIFFORD was born on 5 Oct 1781 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married James EDMUNDS, son of William EDMUNDS and Rebecca COLVIN, in 1803 in Wolford Tp, Grenville, Ontario, CAN. She died between 1818 and 1820 in Ontario, CAN.
ii. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 13 Aug 1783 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 18 Aug 1801 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 18.
iii. MARTHA GIFFORD was born on 8 Jan 1785 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (NEHGR has 8 Jul). She married John CARVER as his second wife on 14 Sep 1823 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. She died on 16 Nov 1861 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 76. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, West Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, (AE. 76 ys. 10 ms. & 8 ds., 2nd Wife of JOHN CARVER).
iv. CANAAN GIFFORD was born on 3 Nov 1786. He married Lucy COLVIN in 1818. He died on 12 May 1825 in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co, NY, at age 38. He was buried in Gallea Cemetery, Ellisburg, Jefferson Co, NY, (age 39).
v. HARVEY GIFFORD was born on 1 Aug 1788. He probably died before the 1790 census.
vi. DELILAH GIFFORD was born on 1 Aug 1790 in Cambridge, Albany (now Washington) Co, NY. She died on 4 Nov 1808 at age 18.
vii. NOAH GIFFORD was born on 5 May 1792 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He married (first) Lydia EDMUNDS, daughter of William EDMUNDS and Rebecca COLVIN. He married (second) Hannah (LOBDELL) SMITH, daughter of John LOBDELL and Hannah HULETT, as her second husband. He died on 11 Jun 1868 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 76.
viii. GIDEON GIFFORD was born on 22 Mar 1795 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, (maybe 1794). He died on 6 Sep 1810 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 15 (at Inn of Minor BRANCH). He was buried in Old Cemetery, Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, (son of Gideon & Ruth who died Sept 6 1810 in the [16 or 17] year of his age).

ELIZABETH "BETSEY" WILLEY was born on 15 Aug 1767 in Colchester, New London Co, CT.²¹ Elizabeth "Betsey" (WILLEY) GIFFORD married (second) Nathan BROWN. She died circa 1855 in Castile, Wyoming Co, NY.²

Elizabeth "Betsey" (WILLEY) GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, (Betsey GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45, next to Asa WILLEY, indexed as Belsey).

Known children of Gideon⁴ GIFFORD and Elizabeth "Betsey" WILLEY were as follows:

i. (SON)⁵ GIFFORD was born on 26 Aug 1797 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He died on 26 Aug 1797 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT.
ii. ASA WILLEY GIFFORD was born on 30 Jul 1798 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He married (first) Huldah PENDELL (divorced 1831). He married (second) Polly QUIGLEY. He married (third) Celecta C. ALLCOTT. He died on 17 Dec 1884 in Castile, Wyoming Co, NY, at age 86. He was buried in Grace Cemetery, Castile, Wyoming Co, NY.
iii. RUTH GIFFORD was born on 25 Mar 1800 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. She married Amos BENSON as his first wife. She died between 1850 and 1852 in Alexandria, Jefferson Co, NY.
iv. JOHN ADAMS GIFFORD was born on 4 Mar 1801 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He married (first) Sophia S. (DEWEY) GIFFORD as her second husband after 1850. He died on 25 Dec 1866 in Castile, Wyoming Co, NY, at age 65.
v. BETSEY ADAMS GIFFORD was born on 27 Jul 1802 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. She married Micajah KELLEY in 1819. She died on 27 May 1873 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT, at age 70.
vi. STEPHEN BUTTS GIFFORD was born on 17 Oct 1803 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He married (first) Miranda M. KEYES on 24 Dec 1829. He married (second) Aurilla E. DERBY on 22 Jun 1834. He died on 9 Mar 1890 in Genesee Falls, Wyoming Co, NY, at age 86.
vii. EZRA DYER GIFFORD was born on 23 Jan 1805 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT.
viii. MARY ANN GIFFORD was born on 28 Apr 1806 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. She married Jonathan CHAFFEE. She died before the 1850 census in New York.
ix. ELIJAH LILLEY GIFFORD was born on 18 Dec 1807 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT.
x. HENRY GIFFORD was born on 29 Apr 1809 in Pawlet, Rutland Co, VT. He married Lucetta Elizabeth HILL on 18 Jan 1833 in Oxelie, NY. He died on 26 Jun 1881 in Read Tp, Clayton Co, IA, at age 72. He was buried in Eastside Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton Co, IA.

23. CANAAN⁴ GIFFORD (Canaan³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 12 Jun 1766 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married Eliphal MANCHESTER, daughter of Gilbert MANCHESTER and Mercy DURFEE, on 27 Nov 1794 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 5 Nov 1827 in Madison, Madison Co, NY, at age 61.² He was buried in Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, Oneida Co, NY.

Canaan GIFFORD is number 163 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Canaan GIFFORD

"The Wilbores in America" lists Abigail GIFFORD born 16 Nov 1807 as the youngest daughter, probably because that birth is listed right after Canaan's children in the Vital Records of Rhode Island. However, Canaan's youngest daughter is called Nancy in his will. There was an Abigail GIFFORD born 16 Nov 1807 in Little Compton who was the daughter of Noah GIFFORD and Martha HATHAWAY. Also, Canaan GIFFORD moved to NY about 1805, so the birth of the youngest daughter would not be recorded in RI.

Canaan GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Canean GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, next to Ephraim GIFFORD and Noah GIFFORD).

On 17 Sep 1794, Noah GIFFORD and Canaan GIFFORD of Little Compton purchased 1/2 of a tract of land in Westport from the descendants of John COE late of Little Compton. Joseph MANCHESTER purchased the other 1/2. The Noah and Canaan sold their 1/2 to Joseph on 12 Jan 1795. The deeds were recorded on 13 Sep 1805, no doubt in preparation for Canaan's move to NY. Also recorded on that date was an agreement to partition land owned jointly by Noah and Canaan, which included part of the homestead of the their father Canaan GIFFORD.

Canaan GIFFORD sold land in Hamilton, Madison Co, NY, to Enos GIFFORD on 27 Nov 1805.

Canaan GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Madison, Madison Co, NY, (C. GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Canaan GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Madison, Madison Co, NY, (Canaan GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, indexed as Canaaw).

Canaan GIFFORD of Madison, Madison Co, NY, left a will dated 15 Jun 1827, with Seneca GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Eliphal [NEHGR article incorrectly has Elizabeth]; sons Wilber, Gilbert M., James, and Senaca; daughters Elizabeth GIFFORD and Nancy GIFFORD; executor son Senaca; witnesses William MANCHESTER, Ethan BEACH, John MANCHESTER). The will was proved on 26 Dec 1827 in Madison Co, NY.

The will of Gilbert M. GIFFORD mentioned that his parents were buried in Waterville Cemetery.

ELIPHAL MANCHESTER was born on 13 Dec 1768 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She was buried in Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, Oneida Co, NY.

Known children of Canaan⁴ GIFFORD and Eliphal MANCHESTER were as follows:

i. WILBOR⁵ GIFFORD was born on 26 Jun 1795 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Mary. He married (second) Sophia D. He died on 19 Oct 1855 in Pomfret, Chautauqua Co, NY, at age 60.
ii. GILBERT MANCHESTER GIFFORD was born on 19 Oct 1796 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Samantha A. HIBBARD. He died on 23 Aug 1870 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, at age 73. He was buried in Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, Oneida Co, NY.
iii. ELIZABETH W. GIFFORD was born on 9 Jul 1799 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died in 1862 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY. She was buried in Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, Oneida Co, NY.
iv. JAMES GIFFORD was born on 3 Jun 1801 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Cinderella MANCHESTER. He died after the 1870 census in Liscomb Tp, Marshall Co, IA.
v. SENECA GIFFORD was born on 18 Mar 1805 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) ? He married (second) Ethelinda LANGWORTHY, daughter of Peleg LANGWORTHY and Susannah BURDICK, between 1849 and 1850. He died on 6 Mar 1868 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, at age 62.
vi. NANCY GIFFORD was born between 1807 and 1810 in Madison Co, NY.

24. DEBORAH⁴ GIFFORD (Enos³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 27 Sep 1761 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ Marriage intentions for she and Preserved DYER were filed on 7 Dec 1793 Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵

Known children of Deborah⁴ GIFFORD include:

i. REUBEN⁵ GIFFORD was born on 9 Mar 1777 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) ? He married (second) Anstice TABER, daughter of David TABER and Sarah WOODMAN, on 2 Feb 1804 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Reuben of Deborah, Austress of David and Sarah). He died on 13 May 1853 in Newfield, Tompkins Co, NY, at age 76. He was buried in McIntyre Settlement Cemetery, Hector, Schuyler Co, NY, (age 76-2-4).

PRESERVED DYER was born on 10 Feb 1737/38 in Little Compton, Bristol (now Newport) Co, MA (now RI).⁶ He died on 27 Mar 1829 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 91.

25. MARY⁴ GIFFORD (Enos³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 17 Apr 1767 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She married (first) Gamaliel BROWNELL, son of Ruth BROWNELL, on 23 Sep 1792 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (intentions 1 Sep 1792 in Westport, Gamaliel of Ruth of Westport, Mary of Enos and Mary of Little Compton).⁶ Mary (GIFFORD) BROWNELL married (second) John TABER on 7 Jan 1795 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (maybe 1796).⁷ She died on 7 Jul 1850 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 83.⁶

Known children of Mary⁴ GIFFORD and Gamaliel BROWNELL were:

i. (PROBABLE SON)⁵ BROWNELL was born between 1793 and 1794 (2 males 0-10 in 1800 census).

JOHN TABER was born circa 1774 in Rhode Island.¹⁷ He died on 24 Aug 1855.⁷

Known children of Mary⁴ GIFFORD and John TABER were as follows:

i. MARY GRAY⁵ TABER was born on 15 May 1796 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
ii. ABIGAIL TABER was born on 19 Apr 1798 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iii. OTIS TABER was born on 9 Apr 1800 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iv. GAMALIEL TABER was born on 12 Feb 1802 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
v. HANNAH TABER was born on 16 Aug 1806 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
vi. SARAH TABER was born on 19 Nov 1808 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Allen GIFFORD, son of Ephraim GIFFORD and Rachel WILBOR, as his third wife on 5 Oct 1834. She died after the 1860 census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

26. ENOS⁴ GIFFORD (Enos³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 10 Apr 1769 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married Hannah PALMER, daughter of Sylvester PALMER and Rebecca BRIGHTMAN, on 23 Nov 1791 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died circa 1854 in Willing, Allegany Co, NY.²

Enos GIFFORD is number 164 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Enos GIFFORD

"The Wilbores in America" has a marriage date of 22 Nov 1791.

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Hamilton, Chenango Co, NY, (Enos GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45).

Enos GIFFORD bought land in Hamilton, Madison Co, NY, from Canaan GIFFORD on 27 Nov 1805.

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Madison, Madison Co, NY, (E. GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45, indexed as C.).

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Madison, Madison Co, NY, (Enos GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 18-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Enos GIFFORD moved circa 1822 to Independence (now Willing), Allegany Co, NY.

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Independence, Allegany Co, NY, (Enos GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 50-60, indexed as Chas.).

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Independence, Allegany Co, NY, (Enos GIFFORD, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70, next to Allen W. GIFFORD).

Enos GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Independence, Allegany Co, NY, (Enos GIFFORD age 81, Hannah 74, Pardon 55, all born RI).

On 19 Nov 1851 the town of Willing was formed from Independence and Scio.² On 8 Feb 1866, Pardon GIFFORD, the executor for the estate of Enos GIFFORD, listed the heirs as follows: son Allan W. GIFFORD of Kalamazoo MI, son Henry GIFFORD of Madison Co NY, Mary PIKE daughter of Sylvester GIFFORD, James HOARD and Enos HOARD sons of daughter Hannah R. B. HOARD, Sarah Ann STEPHENS and Allen GIFFORD and Ira A. GIFFORD and Cynthia L. GIFFORD and Henry D. GIFFORD (Louisa L. GIFFORD guardian to Cynthia L. GIFFORD and Henry D. GIFFORD). The will was proved on 2 May 1866 in Allegany Co, NY.²

Enos GIFFORD of Independence, Allegany Co, NY, left a will dated 5 Jun 1849, with Pardon GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Hannah, sons John B., Sylvester, Allan, Henry, and Pardon, daughter Hannah, grandson David E. G. HOARD).

HANNAH PALMER was born in late 1775 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She died after 1855.

Known children of Enos⁴ GIFFORD and Hannah PALMER were as follows:

i. SYLVESTER⁵ GIFFORD was born on 9 Sep 1793 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Cynthia. He married (second) Mary A. He died in Nov 1859 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, MI, at age 66 (age 66, born RI).
ii. PARDON GIFFORD was born on 28 Oct 1795 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Levinna. He died on 18 Dec 1878 in Willing, Allegany Co, NY, at age 83.
iii. HENRY P. GIFFORD was born circa 1798 in Hamilton, Chenango (now Madison) Co, NY. He married (first) Polly. He married (second) Lydia (LITCHFIELD) STEVENS as her second husband. He died on 9 Mar 1875 in Cazenovia, Madison Co, NY.
iv. ALLEN W. GIFFORD was born circa 1802 in Hamilton, Chenango (now Madison) Co, NY. He married Loann (M. or N.) REMINGTON, daughter of David REMINGTON (maybe David). He died on 28 Aug 1875 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, MI, (Ancestry World Tree has 23 Aug). He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, MI.
v. JOHN B. GIFFORD was born on 17 Jul 1811 in Madison, Madison Co, NY. He married Louisa Lord RICHARDSON on 30 May 1838. He died on 3 Feb 1853 in Sparta Tp, Crawford Co, PA, at age 41.
vi. HANNAH R. B. GIFFORD was born circa 1817 in Madison, Madison Co, NY. She married Philander HOARD. She died between the 1860 census and 8 Feb 1866 in Willing, Allegany Co, NY.

27. ISAAC⁴ GIFFORD (Enos³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 14 Aug 1770 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (first) Abigail PEARCE, daughter of Giles PEARCE and Mercy, on 30 Oct 1791 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (second) Abigail WILBOR, daughter of William WILBOR and Sarah CARR, as her first husband on 9 Mar 1797 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 23 Apr 1800 at age 29.²

Isaac GIFFORD is number 165 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Isaac GIFFORD

ABIGAIL PEARCE was born on 3 Mar 1763 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.²^,⁷

Known children of Isaac⁴ GIFFORD and Abigail PEARCE were:

i. ABIGAIL "NABBY"⁵ GIFFORD was born on 27 Sep 1793 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (gravestone has 27 Sep 1792). She married (first) Ezekiel MANCHESTER. Abigail "Nabby" (GIFFORD) MANCHESTER married (second) Jonathan ANTHONY on 12 Jun 1852 in Portsmouth, Newport Co, RI. She died on 24 Mar 1867 in Portsmouth, Newport Co, RI, at age 73. She was buried in Union Cemetery, Portsmouth, Newport Co, RI.

ABIGAIL WILBOR was born on 8 Jan 1779 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁷ Abigail (WILBOR) GIFFORD married (second) Simeon IRISH (maybe Simeon). She died on 6 Dec 1850 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 71.

Abigail (WILBOR) (GIFFORD) IRISH appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Nabby IRISH, 1 female 40-50, living alone, near Robin GIFFORD, near the same William PALMER and John TABER that she was near in 1850, indexed as Nbby).

Abigail (WILBOR) (GIFFORD) IRISH appeared in the 1850 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Abigail IRISH age 71 born RI, living with her younger sister Hannah (WILBOR) DYER).

Abigail (WILBOR) (GIFFORD) IRISH left a will (the will mentioned daughter-in-law Bethania GIFFORD, grandchildren Albert GIFFORD, Barney GIFFORD, Eli GIFFORD, Christiana ELLIS, Drucilla MANCHESTER, Harriet GIFFORD, Frances GIFFORD). The will was proved on 13 Jan 1851.²

Known children of Isaac⁴ GIFFORD and Abigail WILBOR were:

i. ROBIN G.⁵ GIFFORD was born on 2 Mar 1799 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Bethana DYER, daughter of John DYER and Christiana, on 14 Oct 1821 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died between the 1840 census and the 1850 census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

28. JOSEPH⁴ GIFFORD (Enos³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 5 Mar 1780 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married Deborah PALMER, daughter of Lemuel PALMER and Deborah WILBOR, in 1801 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died on 30 Nov 1849 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 69.⁶ He was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (aged 69 years and 9 mos).²

Joseph GIFFORD is number 166 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Joseph GIFFORD

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD 2nd, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, next to Enos GIFFORD 45+).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50, next to Christopher GIFFORD 50-60, near Robin GIFFORD and Nabby IRISH).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 50-60).

The RI Vital Records at NEHGS have Joseph dying on 30 Nov 1840.

DEBORAH PALMER was born on 27 Sep 1781 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She died on 11 Feb 1876 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 94.¹⁸

Known children of Joseph⁴ GIFFORD and Deborah PALMER were as follows:

i. EBEN⁵ GIFFORD was born on 26 May 1802 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (NEHGR article has 28 May). He married Anna Burroughs MANCHESTER on 17 Jul 1824 (intentions 26 Jun 1824 in Westport, Eben of Little Compton, Ann of Westport). He died on 8 Aug 1846 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 44. He was buried in Wilbor-Gifford Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (aged 44y 2m 12d).
ii. MARY GIFFORD was born on 10 Jan 1804 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. Marriage intentions for she and Peleg BROWNELL were filed on 10 May 1826. She died on 28 Mar 1893 maybe in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 89.
iii. RUTH GIFFORD was born on 19 Dec 1806 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 15 Oct 1841 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 34.
iv. ENOS GIFFORD was born on 15 Apr 1809 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 4 Feb 1840 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 30.
v. SUSAN GIFFORD was born on 10 Jul 1812 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Charles BROWNELL, son of Christopher BROWNELL and Sarah TAYLOR, as his first wife on 27 Mar 1833 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 23 May 1854 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 41.
vi. DEBORAH GIFFORD was born on 3 Aug 1814 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Thomas PALMER, son of Moses PALMER and Elizabeth SEABURY, on 25 Aug 1839 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 4 Apr 1847 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 32.
vii. JANE GIFFORD was born on 19 Jan 1817 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Charles Sowle MANCHESTER on 11 Nov 1838 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 13 Jun 1844 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 27.
viii. CORDELIA GIFFORD was born on 13 Aug 1822 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Charles Sowle MANCHESTER. She died on 11 Aug 1848 in Fall River, Bristol Co, MA, at age 25. She was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (died at Fall River).

29. JOHN⁴ GIFFORD (Enos³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 4 Sep 1787 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married Huldah WILBOR, daughter of Jonathan WILBOR and Priscilla WILBOR, on 27 Oct 1816 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He died in Jan 1871 in Marshall, Oneida Co, NY, at age 83.

On 25 Aug 1810 and 17 Apr 1811 and 26 Jan 1813, John GIFFORD of Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, purchased parts of lot 39 in Sangerfield. He sold some of the land on 12 Mar 1813 and 17 Nov 1815. No wife was mentioned and the 1813 deed was witnessed by Henry GIFFORD.

Who was the Henry GIFFORD who witnessed the 1813 deed? Could it have been John's 15-year-old nephew?
John GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, in 1814.²⁴

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-18, 3 males 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

John GIFFORD and his wife Huldah sold land in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, on 20 Sep 1824 (part of lot 13, John of Sangerfield).

John GIFFORD sold land in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, to Gilbert Manchester GIFFORD on 1 Oct 1824 (part of lot 39, both of Sangerfield, no wife signed, John and Huldah sold more land in lot 39 to Gilbert on 15 Feb 1826).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1835 NY census in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 4 males, 3 females, 1 male subject to military duty, 1 male voter, 1 married female under 45, no unmarried females 16-45, 2 females under 16).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Augusta, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD age 63 born RI, Huldah 53 RI, Harvey 20 NY, Charlotte 17 NY).

Marshall is missing from the 1855 census.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Marshall, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD age 72 born RI, Charlotte 26 NY).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in Marshall, Oneida Co, NY, (John GIFFORD age 82 born RI, Charlotte 38 NY).

John GIFFORD of Marshall, Oneida Co, NY, left a will dated 18 Nov 1867 (age 80 years, the will mentioned daughter Charlotte GIFFORD; two sons Clark and Henry [Harvy?] GIFFORD; daughter Mary PAGE; son Harvy GIFFORD; executor son-in-law Henry PAGE). The will was proved on 10 Apr 1871 in Oneida Co, NY, (John died in Jan 1871).

HULDAH WILBOR was born on 24 Nov 1794 in Rhode Island.¹³ She died on 28 Dec 1854 in Augusta, Oneida Co, NY, at age 60.⁸ She was buried in Deansboro Cemetery, Deansboro, Oneida Co, NY.²⁵

Known children of John⁴ GIFFORD and Huldah WILBOR were as follows:

i. CLARK W.⁵ GIFFORD was born circa 1817 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY.
ii. MARY GIFFORD was born circa 1819 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY. She married Henry H. PAGE.
iii. HARVEY GIFFORD was born circa Oct 1829 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY. He married Emily. He died on 18 Feb 1887 in Oneida Co, NY. He was buried in Deansboro Cemetery, Deansboro, Oneida Co, NY, (57yr 4mo).
iv. CHARLOTTE GIFFORD was born circa 1833 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co, NY.

30. EPHRAIM⁴ GIFFORD (Joseph³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 27 Jul 1773 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (first) Rachel WILBOR, daughter of Charles WILBOR and Hannah, on 12 Dec 1793 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married (second) Phebe GIFFORD, daughter of William GIFFORD and Hannah SMITH, on 21 Jun 1812 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He died shortly before 11 Jul 1822 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

Ephraim GIFFORD is number 167 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Ephraim GIFFORD

"The Wilbores in America" also has a son Ephraim by his second wife. If so, he died young.

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Ephariem GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 2 females 26-45).

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Ephraim GIFFORD, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Ephraim GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Joseph GIFFORD dated 19 Feb 1810 (the will mentioned son Ephraim; son Sylvester; daughter Zilla; daughter Lydia GIFFORD wife of Wiliam; daughter Judith; four children Zillah, Judith, Ephraim, Sylvester).

Ephraim GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Judith GIFFORD dated 10 Aug 1810 (the will mentioned father Joseph; William GIFFORD's wife Lydia; Patience, Frederick, Sirena GIFFORD, Allen, Lydia W. GIFFORD, children of brother Ephraim; David and Andrew sons of brother Sylvester; Rhoda wife of brother Sylvester; sister Zillah CRANDAL).

Ephraim GIFFORD and his wife Phebe sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, to Levi GIFFORD on 7 Jan 1815 (Ephraim of Little Compton, Levi of Westport).

Ephraim GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Ephraim GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 3 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, next to Sylvester GIFFORD).

Ephraim GIFFORD of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 4 Feb 1822 (the will mentioned son Frederick; Thomas Wood GIFFORD son of son Frederick; son Allen; sons Franklin and Alexander under 20 years of age; four daughters, Patience, Serena, Lydia Wilbour, and Rachel). The will was proved on 11 Jul 1822 in Newport Co, RI.²

The NEHGR article has Ephraim GIFFORD dying on 16 Jul 1822, but that was after his will was proved.

RACHEL WILBOR was born on 29 Nov 1772 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.²^,⁷ She died on 5 Jul 1811 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, at age 38.²

Known children of Ephraim⁴ GIFFORD and Rachel WILBOR were as follows:

i. PATIENCE⁵ GIFFORD was born on 15 Nov 1794 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 30 Oct 1859 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 64.
ii. FREDERICK GIFFORD was born on 13 Dec 1795 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Almy "Amy" TALLMAN on 14 May 1818 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Frederick of Little Compton). He died before the 1830 census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. SERENA GIFFORD was born on 27 Jan 1797 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died in Nov 1836 in Fall River, Bristol Co, MA, at age 39.
iv. ALLEN GIFFORD was born on 12 Jun 1798 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Hannah WOODWORTH, daughter of Elisha WOODWORTH and Edith WILBOR, on 1 Jan 1822. He married (second) Ann WOODWORTH, daughter of Elisha WOODWORTH and Edith WILBOR, on 20 Mar 1832. He married (third) Sarah TABER, daughter of John TABER and Mary GIFFORD, on 5 Oct 1834. He died on 1 Nov 1865 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 67. He was buried in Gifford Burying Ground, Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
v. LYDIA WILBOR GIFFORD was born between 1800 and 1810 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. Marriage intentions for she and John S. CHADWICK were filed on 2 Mar 1827 New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, (John of New Bedford, Lydia of Little Compton). She died before 1840 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.

PHEBE GIFFORD was born on 1 Feb 1787 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ She probably died before 4 Feb 1822 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

Known children of Ephraim⁴ GIFFORD and Phebe GIFFORD were as follows:

i. RACHEL⁵ GIFFORD was born on 25 Mar 1813 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Samuel H. CHADWICK. She died on 6 Oct 1888 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co, MA, at age 75.
ii. FRANKLIN GIFFORD was born between 1815 and 1820 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died in 1841 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iii. ALEXANDER GIFFORD was born between 1815 and 1820 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.

31. SYLVESTER⁴ GIFFORD (Joseph³, Enos², Christopher¹) was born on 2 Aug 1778 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ He married Rhoda MANCHESTER, daughter of John MANCHESTER and Nancy, on 10 Nov 1805 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 22 Sep 1842 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 64.⁶

Sylvester GIFFORD is number 168 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Sylvester GIFFORD

Sylvester GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Sylvester GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10,1 female 26-45).

Sylvester GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Sylvester GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20,1 female 40-50).

Sylvester GIFFORD was named executor in the will of Michael GIFFORD dated 8 Feb 1837 (the will mentioned brother Christopher and his wife Roby, Phebe WILBUR daughter of cousin Isaac deceased, Robin GIFFORD and Bethana his wife and then to their oldest son Albert, sister Mary TABOR wife of John, sister Hannah GIFFORD, children of sister Deborah DYER deceased, four brothers Enos, Christopher, Joseph, John, Mary BROWNELL wife of Frederick).

Sylvester GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Silvester GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 50-60).

Sylvester GIFFORD of Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, left a will dated 23 Jan 1839, with Joseph P. GIFFORD and Clark GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Rhoda; daughter Amey WOODWORTH and her son David Sylvester WOODWORTH; sons Joseph P. GIFFORD and Clark GIFFORD; executors two sons; witnesses Ebenezer P. CHURCH, Beriah G. HOWLAND, E. W. BROWNELL). The will was proved on 14 Nov 1842 in Newport Co, RI.

RHODA MANCHESTER was born on 5 Oct 1788 in Rhode Island.²⁷

Known children of Sylvester⁴ GIFFORD and Rhoda MANCHESTER were as follows:

i. DAVID⁵ GIFFORD was born on 15 Nov 1806 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He died on 13 Aug 1822 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 15.
ii. ANDREW GIFFORD was born on 16 Mar 1809 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He probably died between the 1820 census and the 1830 census in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
iii. AMY GIFFORD was born on 26 Jun 1811 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married (first) Daniel WOODWORTH in Jun 1829 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. Amy (GIFFORD) WOODWORTH married (second) Mark H. ROACH in St. Joseph Co, MI. She died after 10 Apr 1886.
iv. NANCY MANCHESTER GIFFORD was born on 26 Nov 1813 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She married Elihu WOODWORTH on 1 May 1836 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Nancy of Little Compton). She died before 23 Jan 1839 in Bristol Co, MA, (not mentioned in father's will).
v. JOSEPH P. GIFFORD was born on 27 Jun 1816 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Elizabeth SLOCUM on 28 Dec 1848 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (no children).
vi. CLARK GIFFORD was born on 27 Jun 1820 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. He married Mary Ann TRIPP, daughter of Stephen TRIPP and Nancy, on 18 May 1843. He died on 14 Apr 1846 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, at age 25.

32. JOSEPH⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 20 Nov 1750 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Constance HICKS, daughter of Constant HICKS and Sybil WOODWARD, on 26 Mar 1775 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI, (Joseph of Dartmouth, Constance of Little Compton).⁵ He died on 15 Oct 1822 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, at age 71.⁸ He was buried in Waites Corners Cemetery, White Creek, Washington Co, NY, (age 22 [72?]).²⁸

Joseph GIFFORD is number 169 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Joseph GIFFORD

This is probably the Joseph GIFFORD who was disowned by the Quakers at a meeting held 15 Jul 1775 for marrying out of unity.

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Bristol Co, MA, from William GIFFORD on 15 Apr 1783 (both of Dartmouth, recorded 10 Mar 1784).

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, from William GIFFORD on 6 Jul 1784 (both of Dartmouth, bounded by land William sold to William GIFFORD Jr and by land inherited by Contance wife of Joseph GIFFORD, Patience GIFFORD did not sign).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 4 males 0-16, 6 females, near his father and brothers).

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, from William GIFFORD on 4 Sep 1793 (both of Westport, land received from William's father Christopher GIFFORD deceased).

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, from Caleb W. GIFFORD on 23 Feb 1800 (part of lots 3 and 4, Caleb of Cambridge, Joseph of Dartmouth).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Joseph GIFFORD, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 2 females 16-26, 2 females 45+).

On 21 Mar 1804, Joseph and Contance GIFFORD of Westport sold land in Westport and Dartmouth inherited from Joseph's father William, Joseph's brother William also mentioned.

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, on 21 Jan 1805 (Joseph of Westport, Bristol Co, MA).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Joseph GIFFORD of Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, left a will dated 14 Dec 1821, with Hicks GIFFORD named as executor(s) (the will mentioned sons Daniel, Hicks, Christopher and Joseph; daughters Sarah wife of Thomas ALMY, Mary wife of Peleg COOK, Patience wife of Anthony BROWNELL, Sybil wife of Wanton CORNELL, executors son Hicks, Walter CORNELL, daughter Nancy). The will was proved on 20 Oct 1822 in Washington Co, NY.²

CONSTANCE HICKS was born on 1 Jan 1753 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She died on 21 Oct 1821 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, at age 68.⁸ She was buried in Waites Corners Cemetery, White Creek, Washington Co, NY, (Constance GIFFORD, age 65, wife of Joseph [question mark by year]).²⁸

Known children of Joseph⁴ GIFFORD and Constance HICKS were as follows:

i. HICKS⁵ GIFFORD was born on 2 Oct 1775 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Wealthy JACOBS. He died on 5 Mar 1848 in Berne, Albany Co, NY, at age 72. He was buried in Cook Burying Ground, Huntersland, Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY, (72y 5m 3d).
ii. NANCY GIFFORD was born on 13 Feb 1777 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for she and Philip ALLEN were filed on 12 Jun 1797 Bristol Co, MA, (both Dartmouth and Westport, Philip of Westport, Nancy of Dartmouth). She died between the 1810 census and 14 Dec 1821 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY.
iii. SARAH GIFFORD was born on 10 Jun 1779 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for she and Thomas ALMY were filed on 15 Jan 1798 Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Thomas of Dartmouth, "Salley" of Westport). She died on 13 Jan 1848 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 68 (age 68-7).
iv. DANIEL GIFFORD was born on 1 Jan 1781 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Elizabeth DURHAM. He died on 18 Apr 1854 in Albany, Albany Co, NY, at age 73. He was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany Co, NY, (age 73).
v. MARY GIFFORD was born on 16 Mar 1782 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Peleg COOK, son of Bennet COOK and Experience CORNELL, on 4 Oct 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 18 Jul 1860 in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY, at age 78. She was buried in Cook Burying Ground, Huntersland, Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY, (78y 4m 2d).
vi. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 1 Apr 1784 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Mary as her first husband. He died on 28 Sep 1826 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, at age 42. He was buried in Waites Corners Cemetery, White Creek, Washington Co, NY, (40 yr of his age, son of Joseph and Constance).
vii. CHRISTOPHER GIFFORD was born on 16 May 1786 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA, (maybe 14 May). He married Mary "Polly" GOULD on 8 Feb 1815. He died on 5 Mar 1829 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, at age 42 (age 43-9-19).
viii. SYBIL GIFFORD was born on 6 Jun 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Wanton CORNELL on 27 Sep 1808 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY. She died on 10 Mar 1848 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY, at age 59. She was buried in Starr Hoyt Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY.
ix. PATIENCE GIFFORD was born in 1790 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married (first) Anthony BROWNELL. Patience (GIFFORD) BROWNELL married (second) Jesse PRATT as his second wife. She died after the 1860 census in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY.

33. ABRAHAM⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 14 Aug 1752 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married (first) Priscilla SANFORD in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 17 Mar 1775, both of Dartmouth).⁵ He married (second) Roby TABER, daughter of Jonathan TABER and Elizabeth, in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 15 Mar 1776, both of Dartmouth).⁵ He died shortly before 24 Jul 1822 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

Abraham GIFFORD is number 170 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Abraham GIFFORD

Abraham GIFFORD and Roby TABER may not have had a son Taber GIFFORD born in the 1790s, but everything fits nicely. There was a Taber GiFFORD who married a Ruth and had a daughter Lydia T. about 1823.

Abraham GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Abraham GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 1 male 0-16, 2 females).

Abraham GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Abraham GIFFORD blacksmith, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

On 26 Jun 1806, Abraham GIFFORD of Westport, blacksmith, sold the salt meadow given to him by his father William GIFFORD. Robey GIFFORD signed also.

Abraham GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Abram GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 26-45, 2 females 45+, near a couple of DAVIS families).

Abraham GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Abraham GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

The census record for 1820 listed above may not be for this Abraham GIFFORD.

Administration of the estate of Abraham GIFFORD was granted to William Thomas DAVIS on 30 Jul 1822 in Bristol Co, MA, (widow Roby GIFFORD declined to administer on 24 Jul witnessed by Peggy GIFFORD).

PRISCILLA SANFORD died either 1775 or 1776 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.²⁹

ROBY TABER was born circa 3 Jul 1759 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.¹³ She died on 24 Oct 1853 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.¹⁸

Abraham GIFFORD was appointed administrator of the estate of Jonathan TABER late of Westport.

Information from death record: age 94-3-21, died New Bedford, widow, born Westport, parents Jona. and Elizabeth TABER.

Known children of Abraham⁴ GIFFORD and Roby TABER were as follows:

i. PHILIP⁵ GIFFORD was born on 18 Sep 1779 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Ruth TABER, daughter of Stephen TABER and Ruth BRIGGS, on 20 Sep 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 29 Apr 1848 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 68.
ii. MARGARET "PEGGY" GIFFORD was born circa 1781 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She died on 24 Dec 1864 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. RUTH GIFFORD was born on 30 Dec 1785 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married William Thomas DAVIS on 5 Aug 1810 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 27 May 1863 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 77.
iv. TABER GIFFORD was born between 1790 and 1794 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Ruth.

34. MARY⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 18 Mar 1756 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ Marriage intentions for she and Sylvanus WHITE were filed on 30 Mar 1773 Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.² She probably died after the 1800 census.

SYLVANUS WHITE was born on 14 Dec 1750 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died after the 1800 census when in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Mary⁴ GIFFORD and Sylvanus WHITE were:

i. GIDEON⁵ WHITE was born on 12 Feb 1774 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Abigail GIFFORD, daughter of Jonathan GIFFORD and Deborah MACOMBER, as her first husband in 1798 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 11 Dec in Westport and 12 Dec in Dartmouth, Gideon of Westport and Abigail of Dartmouth). He died on 4 Jun 1813 in Greenfield, Saratoga Co, NY, at age 39. He was buried in Gifford Cemetery, Greenfield, Saratoga Co, NY, (40y, husband of Abigail Lovell White).

35. CALEB W.⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 25 Jun 1758 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married (first) Eunice HICKS, daughter of William HICKS and Susannah WEST, in Apr 1779 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, ((4 or 14) Apr 1779).⁵ He married (second) Eliphal (TABER) BRIGHTMAN, daughter of Stephen TABER and Ruth BRIGGS, as her second husband. He died on 20 Nov 1816 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, at age 58.⁸ He was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, (in the 58 year of his age).³⁰

Caleb W. GIFFORD is number 171 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Caleb W. GIFFORD

"Settlers of the Beekman Patent" and some online sources have Caleb GIFFORD incorrectly placed as a son of Gideon GIFFORD and Lois JACKSON.

Caleb W. GIFFORD bought land in Bristol Co, MA, from William GIFFORD on 15 Apr 1783 (both of Dartmouth, purchased of Gideon WOOD and Charles BROWNELL Jr, Patience GIFFORD did not sign, recorded 12 Jun 1783).

Caleb W. GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Caleb GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 2 males 0-16, 4 females, near his father and brothers).

On 21 Mar 1793, Caleb GIFFORD purchased part of lots 3 and 4 in Cambridge from his brother-in-law Pardon HICKS.

Caleb W. GIFFORD sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, to William GIFFORD on 3 Sep 1793 (both of Westport, 18 acres "where I now dwell", Caleb had purchased the land from William on 15 Apr 1783).

On 1 Oct 1794, Caleb GIFFORD of Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, purchased part of lot 3 in Cambridge from his brother-in-law John HICKS.

Caleb W. GIFFORD bought land in Tomhannock, Rensselaer Co, NY, on 8 Jun 1796 (Caleb of Schaghticoke).

Caleb W. GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, in 1799.

Caleb W. GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, (Caleb GIFFORD, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

There were two Caleb GIFFORDs living in Cambridge in 1800.

Caleb W. GIFFORD and his wife Eliphal sold land in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY, to Joseph GIFFORD on 23 Feb 1800 (part of lots 3 and 4, Caleb of Cambridge, Joseph of Dartmouth).

Caleb W. GIFFORD bought land in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, on 14 Apr 1801 (Caleb of Cambridge, Washington Co).

Caleb W. GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, (C. GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+).

Caleb GIFFORD's will has a middle initial of W. That probably stands for William and may have been added to differentiate him from the other Caleb GIFFORD in Cambridge, his 3rd-cousin. There is no middle name in his birth record and a middle name for someone born in 1758 would have been unusual.

EUNICE HICKS was born on 16 Sep 1753 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Caleb W.⁴ GIFFORD and Eunice HICKS were as follows:

i. MARY⁵ GIFFORD was born on 28 Feb 1780 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Amasa LESSURE. She probably died between the 1840 census and the 1850 census in Trenton, Oneida Co, NY.
ii. GIDEON G. GIFFORD was born on 27 Mar 1782 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Elizabeth "Betsey" GRIFFIN, daughter of Joshua GRIFFIN and Jane LOSEE, in 1805 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (both of Schaghticoke). He died on 23 May 1839 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, at age 57. He was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Gideon G. GIFFORD, 57 yrs).
iii. ELLERY GIFFORD was born on 26 Apr 1784 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Bythena SNYDER on 15 Feb 1803 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY. He married (second) Christiana. He died between 1858 and 1860 in Springwater, Livingston Co, NY.
iv. EDITH GIFFORD was born on 30 Jan 1786 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Bingham PATTERSON. She died after the 1830 census when in Geneseo, Livingston Co, NY.
v. HULDAH GIFFORD was born on 17 Oct 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Benjamin SANFORD. She died on 11 Mar 1881 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, at age 92. She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY.

ELIPHAL TABER was born on 11 Nov 1757 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.⁶ She married (first) Thomas BRIGHTMAN on 1 Jul 1781 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Thomas of Dartmouth, Eliphal of Little Compton).¹⁰ She died on 24 Feb 1839 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, at age 81.³¹ She was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY, (aged 82 years, widow of Caleb).²⁵

Known children of Caleb W.⁴ GIFFORD and Eliphal TABER were:

i. PATIENCE⁵ GIFFORD was born circa 1794 in Cambridge, Washington Co, NY. She married Jacob W. BIRCH. She died between the 1860 census and the 1870 census in Covert, Seneca Co, NY.

36. RICHARD⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 28 Nov 1760 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Rebecca COOK, daughter of Pardon COOK and Rebecca POTTER, on 18 Dec 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 5 Feb 1849 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 88. He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

Richard GIFFORD is number 172 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Richard GIFFORD

Richard GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Richard GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 2 females, next to William GIFFORD).

Richard GIFFORD was named executor in the will of William GIFFORD dated 4 Sep 1793 (the will mentioned son Joseph; son Abraham; son William; son Caleb; son Richard; son Russell; owned land in partnership with brother Christopher; four daughters Ruth EDDY, Mary WHITE, Patience KIRBY, Martha DEVOL; executor son Richard; witnesses Philip TRIPP, Nathaniel POTTER Jr, Samuel SMITH).

Richard GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Richard GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Richard GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Richd. GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+).

Richard GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 20 Dec 1846 (the will mentioned three grandsons Lyman POTTER, Warren POTTER, Pardon Cook POTTER, these three grandsons to pay 5 dollars to each of their three sisters Rachel KIRBY, Delilah KIRBY, Clarinda SNELL; grandson Charles POTTER; grandson Perry Green POTTER; grandson Frederick BRIGHTMAN; grandson Charles Henry TRIPP; Rebecca, Phebe, Patience, Charles, Pardon, children of daughter Patience TRIPP; Abby BRIGHTMAN and George BRIGHTMAN children of grandson Frederick BRIGHTMAN; three daughters Esther POTTER, Elizabeth TRIPP, Patience TRIPP; executor Nathan C. BROWNELL; witnesses Caleb MACOMBER, David MACOMBER, Justus SHEARMAN). The will was proved on 6 Mar 1849 in Bristol Co, MA, (on 27 Feb 1849, Wilkason TRIPP, Benjamin F. TRIPP, Restcome POTTER, in right of their wives, approved of the will of Richard GIFFORD late of Westport).

REBECCA COOK was born on 18 Dec 1766. She died on 3 Oct 1843 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 76. She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

On 18 May 1801, Rebecca GIFFORD, wife of Richard GIFFORD of Westport, released her interest in the estate of her grandfather Nathaniel POTTER of Westport.

Known children of Richard⁴ GIFFORD and Rebecca COOK were as follows:

i. ESTHER⁵ GIFFORD was born on 3 May 1789 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Restcome POTTER on 28 Apr 1808 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died in Mar 1872 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 82.
ii. MARTHA GIFFORD was born on 25 Jul 1791 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Arnold BRIGHTMAN on 23 Jul 1809 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 27 Nov 1846 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 55. She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. COOK GIFFORD was born on 23 May 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 22 Feb 1834 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 38.
iv. ELIZABETH GIFFORD was born on 8 Mar 1799 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Wilkinson TRIPP on 11 Apr 1830 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 24 Apr 1869 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 70.
v. PATIENCE GIFFORD was born on 2 Jun 1806 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Benjamin F. TRIPP on 11 Dec 1834 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 23 Jan 1878 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 71.

37. MARTHA⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 25 Apr 1766 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ She married (first) Joshua DEVOL on 16 Oct 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. Martha (GIFFORD) DEVOL married (second) Ebenezer CARPENTER, son of Ebenezer CARPENTER and Eunice THOMPSON, on 29 Sep 1814 in Chatham, Columbia Co, NY.¹⁴ She died in 1854 in Springfield, Otsego Co, NY.²⁰ She was buried in Middlefield Baptist Cemetery, Middlefield, Otsego Co, NY.²⁰

JOSHUA DEVOL was born on 7 Jul 1761 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁰ He died on 22 Jul 1811 in Chatham, Columbia Co, NY, at age 50.²⁰ He was buried in Old North Chatham Cemetery, North Chatham, Columbia Co, NY.²⁰

Joshua DEVOL appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Joshua DEVOL, 1 male 16+, 1 male 0-16, 1 female).

Known children of Martha⁴ GIFFORD and Joshua DEVOL were as follows:

i. SILAS⁵ DEVOL was born on 27 Feb 1790 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Jane GIFFORD, daughter of Amaziah GIFFORD and Sarah WHITMAN. He married (second) Annis. He died on 27 Dec 1846 in Otsego Co, NY, at age 56. He was buried in Middlefield Baptist Cemetery, Middlefield, Otsego Co, NY, (aged 56 yrs & 10 mos).
ii. JOB DEVOL was born on 5 Nov 1793 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. WILLIAM DEVOL was born on 30 Jun 1800 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iv. WILLIAM DEVOL was born on 21 Oct 1803 in Chatham, Columbia Co, NY.
v. DAVID DEVOL was born on 27 Nov 1805 in Chatham, Columbia Co, NY.

EBENEZER CARPENTER was born on 30 Dec 1751 in Coventry, Tolland Co, CT. He died on 12 Apr 1830 in New York at age 78.

38. RUSSELL⁴ GIFFORD (William³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 29 Jan 1773 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.⁵ He married Elizabeth "Betsey" EARLE, daughter of George EARLE and Susannah HILLIARD, on 17 Apr 1796 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 2 Jan 1853 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 79.

Russell GIFFORD is number 173 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Russell GIFFORD

Russell GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Russel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

Russell GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Rusel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Russell GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Russell GIFFORD, 1 male 18-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Russell GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Russell GIFFORD, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

Russell GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 7 Apr 1849 (the will mentioned wife Betsy GIFFORD; two grandsons Giles R. GIFFORD and George B. GIFFORD to have land bounded by land of the heirs of Richard GIFFORD; three daughters Anna WOOD, Susanna WOOD, Clarissa W. SHERMAN; son Mase Shepard GIFFORD; two grandsons Giles R. GIFFORD and Russell G. WOOD; executor son-in-law Justice SHERMAN; witnesses Nathaniel TOMPKINS, Albert B. CORY, Leonard BROWNELL). The will was proved on 1 Feb 1853 in Bristol Co, MA, (the following heirs consenting to the proving of the will: Betsy GIFFORD, Mase S. GIFFORD, Susannah WOOD, Thomas H. WOOD, Anna WOOD, Nathan WOOD, Andrew TRIPP, Hannah P, TRIPP, Giles R. GIFFORD, George B. GIFFORD, Mary Ann FREEMAN, Elizar [sic] J. PIRCE).

ELIZABETH "BETSEY" EARLE was born on 28 Oct 1781 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 23 Feb 1854 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 72.

Elizabeth "Betsey" (EARL) GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 15 Mar 1853 (the will mentioned son Mace S. GIFFORD; grandchildren Giles Russel, George Borden, Hannah Parker, Mary Ann, Elisa Jane, children of son David H. GIFFORD deceased; daughters Anna WOOD [wife of Nathan], Susanna WOOD [wife of Thomas H.], Clarissa SHERMAN; executor son-in-law Justus SHERMAN; witnesses John MACOMBER, Caleb MACOMBER, Leonard MACOMBER). The will was proved on 6 Jun 1854 in Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Russell⁴ GIFFORD and Elizabeth "Betsey" EARLE were as follows:

i. DAVID HILLIARD⁵ GIFFORD was born on 15 Dec 1796 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Marina TRIPP on 11 May 1817 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 20 Jun 1833 in at sea at age 36. He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. ANNA GIFFORD was born on 5 May 1799 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Nathan WOOD on 9 Jul 1815 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 22 Feb 1881 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 81.
iii. MASE SHEPARD GIFFORD was born on 12 Jan 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 4 Nov 1886 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 85. He was buried in Friends Central Burying Ground, Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (age 85-9-23).
iv. SUSANNAH GIFFORD was born on 11 Dec 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Thomas West WOOD on 30 Nov 1823 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Thomas West WOOD and Susan GIFFORD). She died on 4 May 1883 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 79.
v. CLARISSA W. GIFFORD was born circa 5 Jul 1806 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Justus SHERMAN. She died on 2 Aug 1885 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She was buried in Friends Central Burying Ground, Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Clarissa W. GIFFORD, wife of Justus SHERMAN, aged 79 years & 29 days).

39. ELIHU⁴ GIFFORD (Richard³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 29 Dec 1758 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. He married (first) Patience CORNELL on 30 Jun 1781 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions, Elihu of Tiverton). He married (second) Thankful (HAMMOND) SANFORD as her second husband before 1810. He died after the 1840 census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.

Elihu GIFFORD is number 174 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Elihu GIFFORD

Elihu GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Elihu GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 1 male 0-16, 2 females, next to Richard GIFFORD).

Elihu GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Elihu GIFFORD, 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, next to Thurston GIFFORD).

Elihu GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Elihu GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, near Philip GIFFORD 26-45).

Elihu GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Elihu GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Elihu GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Elihu GIFFORD, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 60-70, indexed as Eliha GEFFERTT).

Elihu GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Elihu GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 50-60).

Known children of Elihu⁴ GIFFORD and Patience CORNELL were as follows:

i. (SON)⁵ GIFFORD was born between 1782 and 1787.
ii. ELIZABETH GIFFORD was born on 31 Mar 1789 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 28 Jul 1878 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, at age 89. She was buried in Quaker Cemetery.
iii. LYDIA GIFFORD was born on 17 Nov 1793 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She married Perry COOK, son of Joseph COOK and Ann NEGUS, as his second wife on 23 Sep 1816 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 1 Apr 1885 in Fall River, Bristol Co, MA, at age 91.
iv. PEACE GIFFORD was born on 15 Jun 1798 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 18 Sep 1890 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, at age 92. She was buried in Quaker Cemetery.

THANKFUL HAMMOND was born on 19 Oct 1785 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She married (first) John SANFORD, son of John SANFORD and Elizabeth. She died on 7 Jan 1837 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 51. She was buried in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Elihu⁴ GIFFORD and Thankful HAMMOND were:

i. PATIENCE⁵ GIFFORD was born on 29 Apr 1817 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She married Clark ESTES on 5 May 1839. She died on 20 Sep 1868 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, at age 51.

40. THURSTON⁴ GIFFORD (Richard³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born in 1773 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.³²^,¹³ Marriage intentions for he and Rhoda SANFORD were filed on 12 Feb 1797 Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Thurston of Tiverton). He died on 20 Mar 1847 in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY.⁸^,²⁵ He was buried in Cook Burying Ground, Berne, Albany Co, NY, (aged 73 years 9 m's. & 17 d's.).²⁰^,³³

Thurston GIFFORD is number 175 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Thurston GIFFORD

Thurston and Rhoda were third cousins once removed.

Ancestry Public Trees and bernehistory.org have Thurston GIFFORD with a daughter Abigail born 26 Apr 1807 who married James BASSETT. According to the 1880 census her parents were born in NY. Abigail makes much more sense as the daughter of Johnson6 GIFFORD (Simeon5, Job4, Simeon3, Robert2, William1 of Sandwich MA), since she named a son Jeremiah Johnson BASSETT. She could, however, be a daughter of Johnson's brother William or brother Job.

An 1893 history of Otsego Co NY says that Thurston GIFFORD was born 2 Jan 1773. His age at death on his gravestone calculates to a birth date of 3 Jun 1773.

Thurston GIFFORD was a sea captain for many years.³²

Thurston GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI, (Thurston GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, next to Elihu GIFFORD).

Thurston GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Berne, Albany Co, NY, (Thurston GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 4 females 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, near Hix GIFFORD).

Thurston GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Berne, Albany Co, NY, (Thurston GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 18-26, 1 male 45+, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45, near Hicks GIFFORD 26-45).

Thurston GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Berne, Albany Co, NY, (Thurston GIFFORD, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 3 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60, near Isaac GIFFORD 20-30, next to Pardon TABER 70-80).

On 1 May 1837, Thurston GIFFORD and Rhoda his wife of Berne, Albany Co, sold the west half of lot 421 in Berne to Rodney WILBER of Schoharie, Schoharie Co. Thurston had owned the land for 30 years or more and the east half of the lot had been earlier conveyed by Isaac GIFFORD to Paul WHITE. Isaac GIFFORD is often placed as a son of Thurston because of this land record but he fits better as a son of Hicks. Thurston and Hicks were first-cousins-once-removed and came to Berne about the same time. They could have easily come together and purchased the west and east halves of lot 421 respectively.

Thurston GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY, (Thurston GIFFORD, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70, indexed as GIFFARD).

RHODA SANFORD was born on 3 Dec 1775 (recorded in Westport MA but maybe born in RI).⁵^,¹³^,³² She died on 22 Mar 1841 in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY, at age 65.⁸ She was buried in Cook Burying Ground, Berne, Albany Co, NY, (aged 65 years 3 m's & 19 d's).²⁰^,³³

Known children of Thurston⁴ GIFFORD and Rhoda SANFORD were as follows:

i. MARY "POLLY"⁵ GIFFORD was born on 12 Jun 1797 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She married Eleazer RYDER, son of Absalom RYDER and Tamson TOWNSEND, on 29 Jan 1817 in Berne, Albany Co, NY. She died on 17 Sep 1852 in Richmondville, Schoharie Co, NY, at age 55. She was buried in Warnerville Cemetery, Warnerville, Schoharie Co, NY.
ii. RUTH GIFFORD was born on 24 Sep 1798 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She married Samuel RYDER, son of Absalom RYDER and Tamson TOWNSEND, as his first wife. She died in Ohio.
iii. REBECCA GIFFORD was born on 2 Jun 1800 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI. She died on 9 Feb 1844 in Middleburgh, Schoharie Co, NY, at age 43. She was buried in Cook Burying Ground, Berne, Albany Co, NY, (Aged 43 years 8 mos & 7 ds.).
iv. ISAAC GIFFORD was born in 1802 in Freetown (now Fall River), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Roba TRIPP, daughter of Timothy TRIPP and Bethana, on 4 Mar 1830. He married (second) Caroline WESTCOTT. He died on 24 May 1878 in Cobleskill, Schoharie Co, NY. He was buried in Casper Cemetery, East Cobleskill, Schoharie Co, NY, (Aged 76 yrs 10 mos 21 days).
v. SARAH "SALLY" C. GIFFORD was born in 1804 in Berne, Albany Co, NY. She married Benjamin JACKSON. She died in 1887 in Cobleskill, Schoharie Co, NY. She was buried in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery, Cobleskill, Schoharie Co, NY.
vi. (DAUGHTER) GIFFORD was born in 1806 in Berne, Albany Co, NY.
vii. ELIHU GIFFORD was born on 29 Jan 1808 in Berne, Albany Co, NY. He married Maria. He died on 30 Apr 1877 in Cuyler, Cortland Co, NY, at age 69. He was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, DeRuyter, Madison Co, NY, (69yr).
viii. (DAUGHTER) GIFFORD was born in 1810 in Berne, Albany Co, NY.
ix. LLOYD B. GIFFORD was born on 24 Aug 1812 in Berne, Albany Co, NY. He married Martha Ann REEVE. He died on 27 Jan 1896 in Norton Hill, Greenville, Greene Co, NY, at age 83.
x. PHILIP SANFORD GIFFORD was born circa 11 Oct 1814 in Berne, Albany Co, NY. He married Nancy VAN AUKEN, daughter of James VAN AUKEN and Nancy LEE, on 23 Sep 1846. He died on 14 Nov 1873 in Knox, Albany Co, NY. He was buried in Knox Cemetery, Knox, Albany Co, NY, (aged 59 years 1 mo 3 d's).
xi. (DAUGHTER) GIFFORD was born say 1817 in Berne, Albany Co, NY.
xii. (DAUGHTER) GIFFORD was born say 1820 in Berne, Albany Co, NY.

41. GEORGE⁴ GIFFORD (Christopher³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 21 Jul 1759 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ He married Eunice ALMY, daughter of Joseph ALMY and Abigail SISSON, on 11 Nov 1784 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (both of Dartmouth).¹⁶ He died on 20 Mar 1826 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 66.

George GIFFORD is number 176 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about George GIFFORD

George GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (George GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 3 males under 16, 2 females, next to Christopher and Jonathan).

George GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (George GIFFORD Ch. son, 3 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

George GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Geo. GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 45+, near Warren GIFFORD 2nd 26-45 and Christopher GIFFORD 45+).

George GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (George GIFFORD, 1 male 16-18, 3 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 45+, near Abraham GIFFORD 45+, Tillinghast GIFFORD).

George GIFFORD and his wife Eunice sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, on 23 Jan 1821 (George of Westport, one undivided sixth part of the land where his late father Christopher GIFFORD lived).

EUNICE ALMY was born on 29 Oct 1763 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹⁴ She died on 9 Jan 1850 at age 86.

Known children of George⁴ GIFFORD and Eunice ALMY were as follows:

i. TILLINGHAST ALMY⁵ GIFFORD was born on 20 Sep 1785 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married Mary E. ROBINSON, daughter of William ROBINSON and Mary, on 10 Mar 1805 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Tillinghast son of George and Eunice, Mary ROBERTSON daughter of William). He died on 1 Jun 1865 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 79.
ii. BENJAMIN GIFFORD was born on 22 Nov 1786 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He died in at sea.
iii. SARAH "SALLY" GIFFORD was born on 8 Aug 1788 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Gideon COFFIN on 18 Sep 1815 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Gideon of Nantucket). She died on 15 Aug 1848 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 60.
iv. PARDON A. GIFFORD was born on 17 Jun 1790 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Hannah LOMBARD on 14 Jun 1819 in Second Baptist Church, Boston, Suffolk Co, MA. He died on 16 Dec 1835 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co, MA, at age 45.
v. CATHARINE GIFFORD was born on 24 May 1792 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
vi. HUMPHREY A. GIFFORD was born on 11 Dec 1794 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Phebe DAVIS, daughter of Gideon DAVIS and Isabel, on 16 May 1821 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 1 Apr 1868 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 73.
vii. ANTHONY ALMY GIFFORD was born on 14 May 1799 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Anthony Almy GIFFORD). He married Hannah SWIFT, daughter of Samuel SWIFT and Eleanor, on 21 Dec 1823 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 1 Dec 1823, Anthony A. of Wesport, Hannah of Fairhaven daughter of Samuel and Eleanor of Marion). He died after the 1865 census when in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
viii. GEORGE A. GIFFORD was born on 14 Apr 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for he and Nancy WILBOR were filed on 5 Nov 1825 Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Nancy of Little Compton). He died on 21 May 1864 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 63. He was buried in Westport Point Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
ix. JOSEPH ALMY GIFFORD was born on 25 Jun 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Joseph Almy GIFFORD). He married (first) Mary Ann TABER on 13 Jan 1828 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (second) Susan ROBINS on 20 May 1838 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, (Joseph Almy of New Bedford or Westport, Susan of New Bedford). He married (third) Phebe (HOWLAND) JOHNS, daughter of Daniel H. HOWLAND and Huldah, as her second husband on 29 Sep 1844 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, (Joseph A. widower 41 of New Bedford son of George and Eunice, Phebe JOHNS widow 36 of New Bedford daughter of Daniel H. and Huldah HOWLAND). He married (fourth) Phebe A. MACOMBER, daughter of Jonathan MACOMBER and Cynthia BRIGGS, on 16 Jan 1853 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (her third or fourth husband). He died between the 1865 census and the 1870 census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

42. JONATHAN⁴ GIFFORD (Christopher³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 19 Oct 1761 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. He married (first) Hannah CASE on 11 Oct 1781 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He married (second) Hope (HASKINS) MACOMBER, daughter of Abner HASKINS and Hope, as her second husband in 1817 (intentions 22 May 1817 in Westport).²⁶ He died on 17 Nov 1853 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 92.¹⁸

Jonathan GIFFORD is number 177 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Jonathan GIFFORD

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, no males under 16, 4 females, next to Christopher and George).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonathan GIFFORD Ch. son, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonan. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, indexed as Iona).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 45+, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45, near Christopher GIFFORD 45+ in partially alphabetized list).

Jonathan GIFFORD sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, on 10 Mar 1821 (Jonathan of Westport, "land which Christopher Gifford late of said Westport died seized of", "excepting the life estate of Deborah Gifford").

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 50-60).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70, 1 female 80-90).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Jonathan GIFFORD age 88, Hope 76, Christopher R. 32, all born MA).

Information from death record: age 92, died Westport, married, born Westport, parents Christopher and Deborah.

Known children of Jonathan⁴ GIFFORD and Hannah CASE were as follows:

i. BARBARA⁵ GIFFORD was born on 12 Nov 1782 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.
ii. MARY GIFFORD was born circa Sep 1785 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Easton HOWLAND, son of John Wing HOWLAND and Miriam HAZARD, on 1 Jan 1809 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Mary daughter of Jonathan, Easton son of John W.). She died on 25 Feb 1873 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. AMY GIFFORD was born between 1787 and 1788 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA. She married Job WHITE, son of Abijah WHITE and Esther CHASE, on 6 Dec 1807 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 5 Nov 1807 in Westport, Amy of Westport, Job residing in Westport). She died before 1815.
iv. BARNABAS "BARNEY" GIFFORD was born circa 28 Nov 1790 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Zilpha BRIGGS, daughter of Caleb BRIGGS and Phebe, on 28 Feb 1815 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 2 May 1865 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
v. CHARLES GIFFORD was born on 31 Jan 1794 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Nancy BACON on 18 Aug 1816 in Barre, Worcester Co, MA. He died on 25 Jun 1886 in Woodstock, Grafton Co, NH, at age 92.
vi. ELIZABETH (MAYBE ELIZABETH) GIFFORD was born say 1796 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
vii. SOPHIA GIFFORD was born on 4 Mar 1798 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married David WING on 11 Nov 1822 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 10 Feb 1847 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 48.
viii. ABNER GIFFORD was born circa 24 Nov 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Ann Eliza BORDEN, daughter of Peleg BORDEN and Sarah, on 23 Oct 1826 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 10 Oct 1878 in Acushnet, Bristol Co, MA. He was buried in Peckham West Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.
ix. (DAUGHTER) GIFFORD was born in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

HOPE HASKINS was born circa 24 Apr 1774 in Freetown, Bristol Co, MA.¹³ She married (first) Matthew MACOMBER on 13 Nov 1791 in Middleborough, Plymouth Co, MA, (Matthew of Taunton, Hope of Middleborough).³⁴ She died on 23 Apr 1860 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.¹⁸

Known children of Jonathan⁴ GIFFORD and Hope HASKINS were:

i. CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL⁵ GIFFORD was born on 26 Sep 1817 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Sarah C. WATERMAN, daughter of Avery WATERMAN, on 26 Jun 1861 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (divorced?). He married Nancy PETTY, daughter of Potter PETTY and Deborah TRIPP, on 22 Feb 1869 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 11 Mar 1911 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 93. He was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (not on Find A Grave).

43. PERRY⁴ GIFFORD (Christopher³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 11 Nov 1763 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ He married (first) Abigail ALMY, daughter of Joseph ALMY and Abigail SISSON, on 13 Nov 1788 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Perry of Westport, Abigail of Dartmouth).¹⁶^,²⁶ He married (second) Ruth RUSSELL on 8 Mar 1795 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 6 Jan 1795 in Dartmouth, Perry of Westport, Ruth of Dartmouth).²⁶^,¹⁶ He died on 17 Nov 1819 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 56.

Perry GIFFORD is number 178 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Perry GIFFORD

Only Perry GIFFORD's first 3 children appear in the vital records.

Perry GIFFORD of Westport, mariner, purchased land in Westport on 8 Sep 1789. He sold the land on 26 Dec 1789.

Perry GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1790 census (probably out to sea).

Perry GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Perry GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45, indexed as Poory).

Perry GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Perry GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 femle 26-45, next to Abner GIFFORD 26-45).

Christopher GIFFORD sold land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, to Perry GIFFORD on 8 May 1813 (Christopher of Westport yeoman, Perry of Westport mariner).

Perry GIFFORD of Westport, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 10 Nov 1819 (the will mentioned wife Ruth; son Russell GIFFORD; daughter Abigail WING; son Christopher GIFFORD; sons William and Perry GIFFORD; daughters Lydia GIFFORD, Angeline GIFFORD, Emeline GIFFORD; executor son Russell; witnesses Pardon ALLEN, Jethro HOWLAND, Thomas W. MAYHEW). The will was proved on 16 Mar 1820 in Bristol Co, MA.

ABIGAIL ALMY was born on 29 Jul 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹⁴ She died on 26 Apr 1792 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 26.

Known children of Perry⁴ GIFFORD and Abigail ALMY were as follows:

i. WILLIAM⁵ GIFFORD was born on 17 Jun 1789 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died in Sep 1806 in at sea at age 17.
ii. ABIGAIL GIFFORD was born on 25 Apr 1792 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Barney WING on 20 Jan 1811 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 29 Dec 1867 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 75.

RUTH RUSSELL was born on 15 Jan 1775 in Massachusetts. She died on 6 Sep 1857 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 82.

Ruth (RUSSELL) GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Ruth GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 2 males 18-26, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Known children of Perry⁴ GIFFORD and Ruth RUSSELL were as follows:

i. RUSSELL⁵ GIFFORD was born (7 or 17) Oct 1796 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Delilah ALLEN. He died on 12 Dec 1869 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 73. He was buried in Westport Point Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. CHRISTOPHER GIFFORD was born on 4 Aug 1802 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Find A Grave has 6 Aug). He married Ann SISSON, daughter of David SISSON and Nancy HOWLAND, on 27 Nov 1823 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (no children). He died on 23 Jun 1878 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, at age 75. He was buried in Westport Point Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. LYDIA RUSSELL GIFFORD was born circa Aug 1807 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Nathan B. CAPEN on 10 Sep 1829. She died on 12 Oct 1868 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iv. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born on 2 Jun 1812 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He died on 13 May 1831 at age 18.
v. PERRY GIFFORD was born on 21 Mar 1814 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Lydia T. MAXFIELD on 26 Oct 1840 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA. He married Nancy WOOD in Rensselaerville, Albany Co, NY. He died after 1878 (mentioned in brother Christopher's probate records).
vi. ANGELINE GIFFORD was born a twin on 10 Aug 1816 Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 12 May 1826 at age 9.
vii. EMELINE GIFFORD was born a twin on 10 Aug 1816 Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 11 Jul 1833 at age 16.

44. LUTHER H.⁴ GIFFORD (Christopher³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 6 Mar 1771 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ He married Phebe COFFIN, daughter of Seth COFFIN and Susannah BARNARD, on 4 Sep 1795 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, (Luther/Luthan son of Christopher, Phebe daughter of Seth COFFIN and Susanna BARNARD).³⁵ He died on 29 Aug 1843 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, at age 72.¹⁸^,³⁵

Luther H. GIFFORD is number 179 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Luther H. GIFFORD

Luther H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, (Luthern GIFFORD, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Luther H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, (Luther GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, same page as Tillinghast GIFFORD 26-45 and Robert GIFFORD 26-45).

Luther H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Nantucket Co, MA, (Luther GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 18-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Luther H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Nantucket Co, MA, (Luther H. GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Luther H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, (Luther H. GIFFORD, 1 male 50-60 [sic], 1 female 50-60 [sic]).

Information from death record: Luther H. GIFFORD age 72 died Nantucket born Nantucket no parents listed, age 72y 5m son of Christopher in Nantucket vital records.

PHEBE COFFIN was born on 18 Nov 1772 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. She died on 1 Feb 1855 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, at age 82.¹⁸

Known children of Luther H.⁴ GIFFORD and Phebe COFFIN were as follows:

i. LYDIA B.⁵ GIFFORD was born on 5 May 1798 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. She married Harvey CROCKER on 16 May 1821 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. She died on 2 Mar 1863 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, at age 64.
ii. GEORGE H. GIFFORD was born on 24 Jun 1802 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. He married Eliza JENKINS on 12 Jan 1826 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. He died on 3 Feb 1841 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA, at age 38.
iii. NANCY GIFFORD was born on 1 Feb 1806 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. She married Henry GOODRICH on 22 Dec 1831 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA.
iv. ALLEN H. GIFFORD was born on 1 Nov 1810 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. He married Mary HOTCHKISS. He married Betsey Mooers COFFIN, daughter of Hiram COFFIN and Betsey MOOERS, on 27 May 1833 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA. He died in 1887 in Nantucket, Nantucket Co, MA.

45. WARREN⁴ GIFFORD (Christopher³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 30 Nov 1776 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ He married (first) Susannah SOULE, daughter of Abner SOULE and Dorcas SEABURY. He married (second) Mary REED on 8 Jul 1822 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ He died on 8 May 1831 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 54 (aged 51 years [sic], recorded in Providence RI).⁶

The Deborah GIFFORD who married Peleg SANFORD may not be the daughter of Warren and Susannah.

Warren GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Warren GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 26-45, next to Russell 26-45 and Elijah 45+ in partially alphabetized list).

Warren GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Warren GIFFORD 2nd, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45, near Christopher GIFFORD 45+ and Geo. GIFFORD 45+).

Warren GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Warren GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 18-26, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Warren GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1830 census.

No will found for Warren GIFFORD in Providence.

SUSANNAH SOULE was born on 13 Dec 1771 in Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.

Known children of Warren⁴ GIFFORD and Susannah SOULE were as follows:

i. SEABURY SOULE⁵ GIFFORD was born between 1797 and 1799 in Massachusetts. He married Deborah Melita. He died on 10 Nov 1869 in Waterford, New London Co, CT. He was buried in Riverhead Cemetery, East Lyme, New London Co, CT.
ii. (SON) GIFFORD was born say 1801 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
iii. DEBORAH GIFFORD was born say 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Peleg SANFORD, son of George SANFORD and Deborah DIVELLY, as his first wife in 1822 (intentions 5 Oct 1822 in Westport, Peleg of Tiverton). She died on 22 May 1840 in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI. She was buried in Stone Church Cemetery, Tiverton, Newport Co, RI.
iv. WARREN GIFFORD was born circa 1805 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married Grace Elizabeth BEEBE. He died on 30 Jan 1876 in Waterford, New London Co, CT. He was buried in Riverhead Cemetery, East Lyme, New London Co, CT, (age 70).
v. (DAUGHTER) GIFFORD was born say 1807 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA.
vi. MARY J. GIFFORD was born circa 1809 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Stanton GRAY, son of Thomas GRAY and Innocent BROWN, as his first wife in 1826 (intentions 20 Nov 1826 in Westport, Stanton of Tiverton). She died on 15 Aug 1856 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
vii. SUSANNAH S. GIFFORD was born between 1811 and 1812 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married (first) William E. CARVER on 16 Jan 1831 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, (both of New Bedford). Susannah S. (GIFFORD) CARVER married (second) Peleg SANFORD, son of George SANFORD and Deborah DIVELLY, as his third wife on 4 Oct 1855 in Glocester, Providence Co, RI. She died after the 1870 census when in Little Compton, Newport Co, RI.
viii. ELLEN T. GIFFORD was born circa 1815 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married William ROBINSON on 26 Aug 1850 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 16 Jan 1870 in Fall River, Bristol Co, MA.

46. ABNER⁴ GIFFORD (Christopher³, Christopher², Christopher¹) was born on 16 Oct 1780 in Dartmouth (now Westport), Bristol Co, MA.²⁶ He married (first) Thankful DUNHAM on 11 Apr 1802 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. He married (second) Alice C. MITCHELL in 1840 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (intentions 17 Mar 1840 in Dartmouth, both of Dartmouth).¹⁶ He died on 22 Dec 1862 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, at age 82. He was buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (not on Find A Grave).

Abner GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Abner GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45, next to Perry GIFFORD 45+).

Abner GIFFORD bought land in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, from Christopher GIFFORD on 17 Apr 1819 (Christopher of Westport, Abner of Westport).

Abner GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (Abner GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45, near Jonathan and Warren in partially alphabetized list).

Abner GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Abner GIFFORD, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Abner GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Abner GIFFORD, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 30-40).

Abner GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Abner GIFFORD age 69, Alice C. 45, Mary A. 43, Augustin 3 male, all born MA).

Abner GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 MA census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Abner GIFFORD age 74 born MA, Alice C. 50 ENG, Augustine 8 MA).

Abner GIFFORD of Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, left a will dated 11 Dec 1858 (the will mentioned wife Alice C.; son John A.; daughter Hepzibah B. TRIPP wife of Joseph; daughter Mary Ann KIRBY; executor Perry G. MACOMBER). The will was proved on 29 Dec 1862 in Bristol Co, MA, (Abner died 22 Dec 1862, John A. living in New Bedford, Hepzibah living in Yarmouth, Mary living in Westport).

Information from death record: married, age 82-2-5, died Dartmouth, born Westport, parents Christopher and Deborah born Westport and Dartmouth.

THANKFUL DUNHAM was born in 1771 in Chilmark or Nantucket, MA. She died on 17 Feb 1837 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She was buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.

Known children of Abner⁴ GIFFORD and Thankful DUNHAM were as follows:

i. JOHN ALLEN⁵ GIFFORD was born between 1802 and 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. Marriage intentions for he and Lydia F. TOMPKINS were filed on 3 Jan 1826 Westport, Bristol Co, MA, (John A., Lydia of Little Compton, Ancestry World Tree has marriage 7 Feb). He died on 16 Mar 1872 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA.
ii. HEPZIBAH B. GIFFORD was born on 24 Sep 1804 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Joseph Griffith TRIPP on 3 Mar 1825 in Yarmouth, Barnstable Co, MA, (intentions 26 Feb 1825 in Westport, Joseph of Yarmouth, Hepzibah of Westport). She died on 19 Dec 1863 in New Bedford, Bristol Co, MA, at age 59.
iii. MARY ANN GIFFORD was born between 1806 and 1807 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She married Silas KIRBY on 26 Oct 1854 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. She died after the 1880 census when in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.
iv. HANNAH GIFFORD was born between 1809 and 1810 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She died on 22 Dec 1825 in Westport, Bristol Co, MA. She was buried in Westport Point Cemetery, Westport, Bristol Co, MA.

ALICE C. MITCHELL was born circa 1804 in England. She died on 12 Sep 1887 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA.¹⁸ She was buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (not on Find A Grave).

Alice C. (MITCHELL) GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, (Alice C. GIFFORD age 66 born ENG, Mary A. KIRBY 55 MA).

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