Descendants of Gideon4 GIFFORD






Generation One


1. Gideon1 GIFFORD was born on 28 Nov 1719 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.1 He married (first) Lois JACKSON, daughter of Joseph JACKSON and Remembrance JACKSON, on 14 Mar 1742/43 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co, MA, (Gideon of Rochester, Lois of Plymouth, intentions 27 Feb 1742/43 in Plymouth).1 He married (second) ? He died after 1772 in New York.2

Gideon GIFFORD is number 46 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Gideon GIFFORD

Gideon GIFFORD probably had a second wife who was the mother of his later children.

Edward MOSHER's wife Hannah may not be a daughter of Gideon GIFFORD. Edward did purchase land with Joseph and John GIFFORD and Gideon had a sister Hannah who settled in Beekman.

Barnaby B. MAXWELL's wife Patience may not be a daughter of Gideon GIFFORD. Barmaby did purchase land twice with Joseph and John GIFFORD and he witnessed the will of Ebenezer GIFFORD.

"Settlers of the Beekman Patent" has Caleb W. GIFFORD as a son of Gideon GIFFORD and Lois JACKSON. That Caleb, however, was Caleb5 (William4, Christopher3, Christopher2, William1).

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Beekmans Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY, in between Feb 1757 and Jun 1761 (not taxed Jun 1756 or earlier, not taxed Feb 1762 or later, near his cousin William4 (Jabez3), one page away from Thomas DICKINSON).3

Gideon GIFFORD may have moved to Kingston, Ulster Co, about 1762. His son Joseph was married there in 1767. More research is needed in Ulster Co.

Gideon GIFFORD was a signer of a petition in VT in Nov 1766 "To Obtain a Full Confirmation On The Lands They Were Granted In The Western Parts Of New Hampshire" (now Vermont). Many of the petitioners were from the Oblong area of Dutchess Co NY. Was this Gideon4 (Gideon3, William2, William1) or Gideon5 (Benjamin4, Gershom3, William2, William1)?.2

In 1767 and 1769 and 1771 and 1772, Gideon GIFFORD and Joseph GIFFORD had accounts at Merritt's store in Quaker Hill, Dutchess Co, NY. They were not listed in the 1775 book and had probably moved north by then.2

Lois JACKSON was born on 14 Mar 1726/27 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co, MA.

Known children of Gideon1 GIFFORD and Lois JACKSON were as follows:
Known children of Gideon1 GIFFORD and ? were as follows:




Generation Two


2. Joseph2 GIFFORD (Gideon1) was born on 17 Mar 1743/44 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.1 He married Sarah FULLER, daughter of Daniel FULLER and Mehitable BROUGHTON, on 1 Jan 1767 in Kingston, Ulster Co, NY.5 He died on 7 Nov 1828 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, at age 84.6 He was buried in East Pittstown Methodist Cemetery, Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (1829, in the 85 year of his age).7,8

Joseph GIFFORD is number 110 in the NEHGR article on William GIFFORD of Sandwich MA. Click here to see the page(s) about Joseph GIFFORD

The NEHGR articles says that Joseph GIFFORD was called Jr in his birth record to distinguish him from Joseph4 (Gershom3, William2, William1 of Sandwich MA). Examination of the actual record, however, shows that it was the father Gideon who was referred to as Jr.

The NEHGR article has the Gideon GIFFORD buried in the Lutheran Cemetery in Schaghticoke as the son of Joseph GIFFORD and Sarah FULLER. That Gideon, however, was Gideon G.6 (Caleb5, William4, Christopher3, Christopher2, William1 of Sandwich MA).

In the probate records for Joseph GIFFORD there is note that he signed on 1 Aug 1821 promising to pay Stephen GIFFORD $7.88 on 1 Feb 1822, "this being for value received". Some people construe this to mean that Joseph had a son Stephen. There are dozens of such notes in Joseph's probate records and there is no indication that Stephen was his son. Also, the names and birth dates of Joseph's children look like they came from a family bible and no Stephen is listed. Stephen was probably Joseph's nephew and he may have turned 18 on 1 Feb 1822.

Nathaniel SYLVESTER's 1880 history of Rensselaer County says that Joseph GIFFORD of Pittstown, son of Gideon GIFFORD and Lois JACKSON "came probably 1782 or 1783. He seems to have been from a different family than the present GIFFORDs of the town." The "present" inhabitants of Pittstown would have been descendants of Jabez "Jabish" GIFFORD born 1750, which indicates that Jabez and Joseph were probably not brothers.9

Some online sources have Joseph GIFFORD with a middle name of Addison. A middle name for someone born in 1743/44 would have been very unusual.

In 1767 and 1769 and 1771 and 1772, Gideon GIFFORD and Joseph GIFFORD had accounts at Merritt's store in Quaker Hill, Dutchess Co, NY. They were not listed in the 1775 book and had probably moved north by then.2

A Joseph GIFFORD served in Colonel William MALCOLM's Regiment of the New York State Levies. Is this the same Joseph? William MALCOLM was a wealthy merchant from New York City.

Joseph GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War in the 14th Regiment of the Albany County Militia from 1776 to 1780. The 14th Regiment was from the Hoosick and Schaghticoke Districts. Timothy FULLER served in the same Regiment. So did Benjamin and Gershom and Gideon GIFFORD.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Schaghticoke District, Albany Co, NY, in 1779 (Schaghticoke District included Pittstown).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Schaghticoke District, Albany Co, NY, in 1788 (Northeast Quarter, which would have included Pittstown).

The towns of Pittstown and Schaghticoke were created on 7 Mar 1788 out of the old Schaghticoke District.

On 3 Aug 1789, Joseph GIFFORD, John GIFFORD, Barnabas Bryer MAXWELL of Pittstown, and Edward MOSHER, Luther SQUIRE of Hoosick, purchased land between Hoosick and Pittstown from Aaron BURR of New York City, Esq. On 26 Jul 1792, it looks like Joseph GIFFORD, John GIFFORD and Barnaby B. MAXWELL of Pittstown quit-claimed part of this land to Luther SQUIRE of Hoosack for two hundred pounds (not recorded until 21 May 1805). Joseph's part of this land was sold by his estate, except for 30 acres which he had sold to his son Joseph D. GIFFORD on 4 Mar 1816.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Pittstown, Albany Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 3 males 16+, 7 males 0-16, 2 females).

On 23 Feb 1790, William SHEPARD of Pittstown in Albany Co quit claimed land between the patents of Pittstown and Hoosick to Joseph GIFFORD and John GIFFORD and Barnaby B. MAXWELL and Luther SQUIRE.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, in 13 Dec 1799 (Captain Joseph, 2900 acres).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, from John GIFFORD on 3 May 1809 (both from Pittstown, Rachel was not mentioned, recorded 3 Jun 1809).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph GIFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 45+, near Gideon GIFORD, indexed as GIBERT).

On 11 Feb 1824, Joseph GIFFORD of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, and Sarah his wife, sold land in Pittstown to Christopher ANDREW of Pittstown. On the same day they sold land in Pittstown to John WALLIS of Pittstown. The deeds were acknowledged by Joseph on the same day and recorded 16 Feb 1824. John GIFFORD had sold land to the same two men earlier.

On 6 Oct 1825, Joseph GIFFORD of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, sold land in Pittstown to Lewis HITCHCOCK of Pittstown, witness Ananias GIFFORD, acknowledged by Joseph same day, recorded 23 Nov 1826. Sarah was not mentioned in the deed. She likely died between 11 Feb 1824 and 6 Oct 1825.

Administration of the estate of Joseph GIFFORD was granted to Gideon GIFFORD and Benjamin GIFFORD on 14 Nov 1828 in Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph and Gideon of Pittstown, Benjamin of Northampton).

Many sources have Joseph dying on 7 Nov 1829 (because of his gravestone) or 7 Apr 1827, but his probate records clearly started in Nov 1828. 1828 also works better with "in the 85 year of his life".

Sarah FULLER was born in Jan 1742/43.5 She died probably on 10 Jul 1824 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.10,6 She was buried in East Pittstown Methodist Cemetery, Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (age 82).7

The transcription of Sarah (FULLER) GIFFORD's gravestone has her dying on 10 Jul 1827. She was included in a deed when her husband sold land on 11 Feb 1824 but not when he sold land on 6 Oct 1825. She likely died between those two dates. Her gravestone on Find A Grave is very hard to read, and we know that her husband's gravestone (identical style and possibly made at the same time as hers) has an incorrect death year.

There are also conflicting sources for the age on Sarah (FULLER) GIFFORD's gravestone. The GenWeb "Interments in Rensselaer County Cemeteries" has 82y and the NEHGR article has "in her 85th yr." The NEHGR article also has Joseph dying in his eighty-fifth year, so maybe 82 is correct. A death of 10 Jul 1824 would make her "in the 82 year of her life" using the birth date of Jan 1742/43 that appears in Ancestry Public Trees.

Known children of Joseph2 GIFFORD and Sarah FULLER were as follows:
3. Mary2 GIFFORD (Gideon1) was born on 5 Jul 1745 in Dutchess Co, NY.2 She married Timothy FULLER, son of Daniel FULLER and Mehitable BROUGHTON. She died on 1 Jul 1830 in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, at age 84.5 She was buried in Lovett's Corner Cemetery, East Penfield, Monroe Co, NY.5

Mary (GIFFORD) FULLER's birth was not recorded in the Rochester vital records. She was likely not born there.

Timothy FULLER died after 1809 in Northampton, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY.

Timothy FULLER appeared in tax lists for Schaghticoke District, Albany Co, NY, in 1779 (Schaghticoke District included Pittstown).

Timothy FULLER appeared in the 1790 US census in Pittstown, Albany Co, NY, (Timothy FULLER, 2 males 16+, 3 males 0-16, 4 females, same page as Joseph GIFFORD and Jonathan FULLER).

Known children of Mary2 GIFFORD and Timothy FULLER were as follows:
4. Hannah2 GIFFORD (maybe GIFFORD) (Gideon1) was born say 1755. She married Edward MOSHER, son of George MOSHER and Hannah WING.

Edward MOSHER's wife Hannah may not be a daughter of Gideon GIFFORD. Edward did purchase land with Joseph and John GIFFORD and Gideon had a sister Hannah who settled in Beekman.

Edward MOSHER was born on 23 Jan 1751 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA. He died between the 1810 census and the 1820 census in Stratford, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY.

Hezekiah DICKINSON's wife Mary may not be a daughter of Edward MOSHER. She was born in Rensselaer County and Hezekiah lived in Hoosick. Their son Reuben DICKINSON married the widow of Edward MOSHER's grandson Edward W. MOSHER, even though the couple lived 60 miles apart.

Edward MOSHER did not appear in tax lists for Hoosick District, Albany Co, NY, in 1779.

Edward MOSHER appeared in the 1790 US census in Hoosick, Albany Co, NY, (Edward MOSHER, 1 male 16+, 1 male 0-16, 4 females).

Edward MOSHER has not been found yet in the 1800 census.

Edward MOSHER appeared in the 1810 US census in Stratford, Montgomery Co, NY, (Edward MASHER, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 45+, same page as George MOSER and Abiather MOSER).

Known children of Hannah2 GIFFORD (maybe GIFFORD) and Edward MOSHER were:
5. William2 GIFFORD (Gideon1) was born on 28 Jan 1758 in Beekmans Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY.5 He married Elizabeth JAMES between 1780 and 1781. He died on 15 Aug 1846 in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, at age 88. He was buried in Hoag Cemetery, Harborcreek Tp, Erie Co, PA.14

An Erie Co PA book about Revolutionary War soldiers says that William was the son of Captain Gideon GIFFORD of Pawlet VT. William was not the son of the Gideon GIFFORD who lived in Pawlet. The name Gideon is probably correct but the book has the wrong Gideon.

The names of William GIFFORD's children are listed in the book about Erie Co PA Revolutionary War soldiers.14

Many sources have Benjamin as William GIFFORD's oldest son. This is probably because Benjamin is listed first in the book about Revolutionary War soldiers from Erie Co and also because Benjamin of Ellery NY is mistakenly identified as a son of William. William was serving in the mililtary until Apr 1780. His oldest son was probably Joseph born about 1782. Benjamin of Ellery NY was born in MA between 1771 and 1777.14

DNA testing has proven that Jabez, James and John were sons of William GIFFORD (1758-1746).

In Feb 1776, William GIFFORD enlisted at Cambridge NY in Captain Benjamin HICKS Company in Colonel Goosen VAN SCHAICK's 1st Regiment of the New York Line. He was discharged on 1 Jan 1777 at Johnstown NY. Actual military records need to be checked, as DAR records supposedly say that William was living in Pittstown at the time of his enlistment and had moved there from RI.15

In Jan 1777, William GIFFORD enlisted in Captain Cornelius J. JANSEN's Company in Colonel Peter GANSEVOORT's 3rd Regiment of the New York Line. He was discharged on 1 Apr 1780 at Saratoga NY. However, "New York in the Revolution" says that he enlisted on 2 Dec 1776 and deserted on 9 Apr 1781.15

In a Revolutionary War pay voucher dated 28 Feb 1785, "To Col John Rensselar. Please to Deliver to the Barer William Stark the notes that is due to Christopher Starks for his militia wagers and you will oblige your friend, Susanna Stark. Witnesses William Gifford and John Gifford". William STARK was living in Pittstown in 1790 and married Mehitable FULLER, daughter of Mary GIFFORD and Timothy FULLER.

A William GIFFORD had a mark registered in the Pittstown town records. The date is unknown, but it was somewhere between 1783 and 1799.

William GIFFORD did not appear on the 16 Oct 1788 tax list for Schaghticoke District, which included Pittstown.

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT, (Wm. GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 5 males 0-16, 1 female).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT, (William GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 3 males 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

No GIFFORD land records found in Arlington VT.

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Luzerne, Washington Co, NY, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 2 males 16-26, maybe 1 male 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 3 females 16-26, 1 female 45+, same page as Joseph GIFFORD, near William PERRIGO and Nathan HAYS).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Queensbury, Washington Co, NY, (William GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, next to William PERRIGO).

It looks like William GIFFORD was listed twice in the 1810 census. Neither census entry makes complete sense. The Luzerne females ages 10-16 and 16-26 could have been mistakenly copied from the entry above William.

William GIFFORD supposedly had a son who died in the War of 1812. Was that Benjamin?

Warren Co was formed on 12 Mar 1813 from part of Washington Co.

William GIFFORD of Queensbury NY applied for a pension on 11 May 1818. He stated that he was 60 years old. The pension was granted 27 Jul 1818 (certificate number 12917).15

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+, same page as Joseph GIFFORD).

William GIFFORD of Luzerne NY applied for an additional pension on 13 Sep 1820. He stated that he was age 62, had a wife age 60 who has been sick a long time with dropsy, and a daughter Elizabeth age 15.15

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70, next to James GIFFORD 30-40 and John GIFFORD 20-30, indexed as Northumberland Co).

William GIFFORD applied for a transfer of his pension on 5 Sep 1833. He had "removed about 3 years ago" from NY to PA, where "most of his children as far as he knew" lived.15

William GIFFORD appeared with James Murray GIFFORD in the 1840 US census in Harborcreek Tp, Erie Co, PA, (James M. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, William GIFFORD veteran age 86 blind).

An obituary for William GIFFORD appeared in the 12 Sep 1846 issue of the Erie Observer, Erie, Erie Co, PA. died at the home of his son James M. GIFFORD of Greenfield Township in the 89th year of his age.

In a probate document dated 13 Nov 1846, William GIFFORD's pension payments from 4 Mar 1846 to 15 Aug 1846 were mentioned. This gives us verification of his death date.

In the 1855 NY census at Horicon in Warren Co was Eliza MERIL age 43 born Warren 7 years in city, her husband Daniel MERIL, child Jane GIFFORD age 19 born Warren, Isaah [?] GIFFORD 22 Otsego 5/12 in city, and his MERIL children. Where does this family fit?

Elizabeth JAMES was born circa 1760 in maybe in Vermont.15,4 She died between the 1830 census and the 1840 census in Erie Co, PA.

Known children of William2 GIFFORD and Elizabeth JAMES were as follows:
6. John2 GIFFORD (Gideon1) was born on 27 Aug 1760 in Beekmans Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married (first) Rachel in 1784.16 He married (second) Elizabeth "Betsey" between 1840 and 1850. He died on 24 May 1854 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, at age 93.

According to a post on GenForum, John GIFFORD's other two daughters were Lois who married a SWEET (probably David or John SWEET) and Polly who married a BRAGG (probably Sanders BRAGG).

Starting in Oct 1776, John GIFFORD served 4 weeks under Captain Cornelius DOTY and Colonel Lewis VAN WOERT in the 16th NY Regiment out of Cambridge.17

Starting in Jul 1777, John GIFFORD served 1 month under Captain Elisha RUSSELL and Colonel KNICKERBOCKER out of Pittstown (where his brother was living). One of the Lieutenants in the Company was Joseph GIFFORD.17

In Sep 1779, John GIFFORD was living in the Hoosick district of Rensselaer Co when he became a substitute for a sick Job LUMIS. He served about 4 months under Captain Levi STOCKWELL.17

Starting in Sep 1780, John GIFFORD served under Captiain Adiel SHERWOOD and Colonel Morris GRAHAM (in the 3rd NY Regiment out of Dutchess Co?) and was taken prisoner on 10 Oct at Fort Ann. There is detailed information in his pension records about where he was kept as a prisoner. He was finally released in a prisoner exchange in Nov 1782 and returned to Cambridge, "it being his place of residence".17,18

In a Revolutionary War pay voucher dated 28 Feb 1785, "To Col John Rensselar. Please to Deliver to the Barer William Stark the notes that is due to Christopher Starks for his militia wagers and you will oblige your friend, Susanna Stark. Witnesses William Gifford and John Gifford". William STARK was living in Pittstown in 1790 and married Mehitable FULLER, daughter of Mary GIFFORD and Timothy FULLER.

John GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Schaghticoke District, Albany Co, NY, in 1788 (Northeast Quarter, which would have included Pittstown).

On 3 Aug 1789, Joseph GIFFORD, John GIFFORD, Barnabas Bryer MAXWELL of Pittstown, and Edward MOSHER, Luther SQUIRE of Hoosick, purchased land between Hoosick and Pittstown from Aaron BURR of New York City, Esq. On 26 Jul 1792, it looks like Joseph GIFFORD, John GIFFORD and Barnaby B. MAXWELL of Pittstown quit-claimed part of this land to Luther SQUIRE of Hoosack for two hundred pounds (not recorded until 21 May 1805). Joseph's part of this land was sold by his estate, except for 30 acres which he had sold to his son Joseph D. GIFFORD on 4 Mar 1816.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Pittstown, Albany Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 2 males 0-16, 4 females, close to Benjamin and Jabez GIFFORD).

On 23 Feb 1790, William SHEPARD of Pittstown in Albany Co quit claimed land between the patents of Pittstown and Hoosick to Joseph GIFFORD and John GIFFORD and Barnaby B. MAXWELL and Luther SQUIRE.

John GIFFORD bought land in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, from Barnaby B. MAXWELL on 19 Apr 1793.

On 27 Dec 1797, John GIFFORD of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, and Rachel his wife, sold land in Pittstown to Christopher ANDREWS of Pittstown, witnesses Hazael SHEPARD and Stephen HUNT Jr, not recorded until 24 Oct 1832. The deed mentioned "as the magnetic needle pointed in the year A.D. 1789", so maybe this was part of the land John and others bought from Aaron BURR.

John GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, in 13 Dec 1799 (1100 acres + 1120 acres).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

On 9 Nov 1806, there was an apparent triple marriage ... John GIFFORD Jr married Mary DILLINGHAM and Esther GIFFORD married Melatiah DILLINGHAM and Pussy [sic] GIFFORD married Ruth PACARD. Who was Pussy GIFFORD?

John GIFFORD sold land in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, to Joseph GIFFORD on 3 May 1809 (both from Pittstown, Rachel was not mentioned, recorded 3 Jun 1809).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (John 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).

On 28 Nov 1810, John GIFFORD and Rachel his wife of Pittstown sold land in Pittstown to Christopher ANDREW of Pittstown. On 4 Dec 1810, they sold land in Pittstown to John WALLIS of Pittstown. John acknowledged the deeds on the day they were made and Rachel acknowledged both deeds 15 Apr 1811. The deeds were not recorded until 2 Feb 1824.

On 4 Dec 1810, John GIFFORD and Rachel his wife of Pittstown sold land in Pittstown to John WALLIS of Pittstown, not recorded until 2 Feb 1824.

On 29 Jan 1811, John GIFFORD of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, purchased 50 acres of land in Montgomery Co, NY, "lying and being in the county of Montgomery and state of New York on the east side of the Sacondaga or west branch of the North river being part of a tract of three thousand eight hundred and eighty acres of land granted to Jeremiah Van Rensler by letters pattent granted twenty fifth day of May one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven and is known and distinguised in the division therof made by Jacob Quincy by lot number twenty two", recorded 17 Aug 1815 and also found in Hamilton Co deeds even though Hamilton Co wasn't formed until 1816.

John GIFFORD's pension records say that he moved to Montgomery Co about 1811.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, indexed as John GILLARD).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40).

Who was the youngest male in the 1820 and 1830 census?

There was a land transaction in the 1830s between John GIFFORD and William COLLINS.

On 19 Sep 1832, John GIFFORD of Mayfield, Montgomery Co NY, appeared in court to file a pension application. He was 72 years old and was called John Senior. John stated that he was born 27 Aug 1760 in Dutchess Co NY. He lived about 28 years in Pittstown and about 21 years in the towns of Northampton and Mayfield. He died 24 May 1854.17

John GIFFORD appeared with John J. GIFFORD in the 1840 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 50-60, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70, John veteran age 79).

John GIFFORD appeared with Albert GIFFORD in the 1850 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Albert GIFFORD age 44, Lucy 47, Seneca 17, Richard [sic] A. 14 male, Betsey 9, John 90, Betsey 83, all born NY).

John GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1855 census (not in Fulton Co).

Administration of the estate of John GIFFORD of Northampton, Fulton Co NY, "late departed this life intestate", was granted to Albert GIFFORD of Northampton on 2 Aug 1858. Albert was called a son of John. John died 24 May 1854.

Rachel was born in Connecticut. She died between 1820 and 1830 in Mayfield, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY.4

Rachel's maiden name may have been ELLIS. There was a Lyman ELLIS (born 1759) living in Pittstown in 1790. Lyman had an uncle and a grandfather named Stephen ELLIS.

Known children of John2 GIFFORD and Rachel were as follows:
Elizabeth "Betsey" was born circa 1767 in New York.4 She died after the 1850 census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY.





Generation Three


7. Gideon3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born (17 or 26) Sep 1767 in Kingston, Ulster Co, NY.5 He married Sybil WILSON.5 He died after the 1830 census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.

There was a Hannah GIFFORD who married James H. AKIN and lived in Pittstown. Some sources have this Hannah as the daughter of Gideon and Sibyl, but she was the daughter of Elihu5 (Benjamin4, Jabez3, William2, William1 of Sandwich MA).

There may be a 5th daughter born between 1790 and 1800.

Gideon GIFFORD may have been listed with his parents in the 1790 census.

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, in 13 Dec 1799 (700 acres).

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Giddeon GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 5 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, indexed as Giddan).

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Gideon GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Gideon GIFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, near Joseph GIFORD, indexed as GESFORD).

Gideon GIFFORD was granted administration of the estate of Joseph GIFFORD on 14 Nov 1828 in Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph and Gideon of Pittstown, Benjamin of Northampton).

Gideon GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Gideon GIFFORD, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 20-30, 2 females 30-40, 1 female 60-70, next to Lois CRONK).

This Gideon was not the Gideon GIFFORD who died in 23 May 1839 (or 1830) in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co, NY. That Gideon was Gideon G.6 (Caleb5, William4, Christopher3, Christopher2, William1 of Sandwich MA). This error probably happened because Gideon G. married a GRIFFIN.

Sybil WILSON was born circa 1765.21 She died on 12 Sep 1832 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.6 She was buried in East Pittstown Methodist Cemetery, Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (wife of Gideon GIFFORD, in the 68 year of her age).6

Known children of Gideon3 GIFFORD and Sybil WILSON were as follows:
8. Hannah3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 17 Jul 1773 in New York.5 She married Joseph LEWIS. She died on 1 Mar 1838 in Northville, Northampton, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY, at age 64.6 She was buried in Lewis Family Plot, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (age 64, wife of Joseph LEWIS).30

Joseph LEWIS was born on 26 Oct 1766.31 He died on 21 Oct 1842 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, at age 75.6 He was buried in Lewis Family Plot, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (78y, 11m, 25d [should this be 75y?]).30

Joseph and Hannah LEWIS had other children.

Joseph LEWIS appeared in the 1830 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Joseph LEWIS, 2 male 0-5, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 40-50 [sic]).

In the 1840 census, Joseph LEWIS was living with his son Ezra LEWIS in Northampton.

Known children of Hannah3 GIFFORD and Joseph LEWIS were:
9. Timothy3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 30 Mar 1775 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.10 He married Mary WALLACE, daughter of Nathaniel WALLACE and Patience EARLE. He died on 30 Oct 1824 in Northampton, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY, at age 49.6 He was buried in King Cemetery (Gifford's Corner Cemetery), Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (age 49-7, Source FHL Film 1,294,813 #8-9).20

Many online sources have William O. GIFFORD incorrectly placed as a son of Timothy GIFFORD of Northampton NY. Timothy's 1823 will does not name a son William.

Who are all the extra children in the 1800 census? If they are children of Timothy, they died before he made his will. Could they have been children of Mary by a first marriage?

Timothy GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Timothy GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, next to Ebenezer GIFFORD, John GIFFORD, Wm. GIFFORD).

Timothy GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Timothy GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45, near Benjamin).

On 1 Feb 1812 and 8 Jan 1820, Timothy GIFFORD and Mary his wife of Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, sold land in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, to Benjamin WALLIS of Pittstown, Benjamin GIFFORD witnessed the first deed, not recorded until 27 Jul 1829.

A small cemetery in Northampton near Northville Bridge has Ivon GIFFORD of T. M. & E., d. 4/4/1816 age 2-10-21. Could it be T. & M. E.?.32

Timothy GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Timothy GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Timothy GIFFORD left a will dated 12 May 1823 (the will mentioned executrix wife Mary; daughter Laura; daughter Almeda; daughter Anna; daughter Lydia; three sons, Ebenezer, Benjamin, Isaac (youngest); additional executors brothers Benjamin and William GIFFORD of Northampton; witnesses Joseph COLLINS, John GIFFORD, Ira GIFFORD.). The will was proved on 8 Nov 1824 in Montgomery Co, NY.

Mary WALLACE was born circa 28 Aug 1771.21 She died on 7 Jun 1839 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY. She was buried in King Cemetery (Gifford's Corner Cemetery), Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (age 67-9-10).20

Known children of Timothy3 GIFFORD and Mary WALLACE were as follows:
10. Benjamin3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 5 Dec 1777 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.5 He married Sybil WILSON, daughter of Ezra WILSON and Lucy. He died on 7 Mar 1843 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, at age 65.6 He was buried in Old Village Cemetery, Northville, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (age 65-3-2).20

One of the unknown daughters was supposedly a Charlotte who married a Dr. TABOR.

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 16-26, near Timothy GIFFORD).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Benjamin GIFFORD was granted administration of the estate of Joseph GIFFORD on 14 Nov 1828 in Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph and Gideon of Pittstown, Benjamin of Northampton).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, maybe 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 50-60).

On 1 May 1843, Ezra GIFFORD, Amancy GIFFORD, Sibel GIFFORD, Delilah GIFFORD, Mary GIFFORD, Aaron S. FOOT and Caroline his wife, sold land in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, to Samuel SLY.

On 26 Jan 1848, Amancy E. GIFFORD, Delila S. GIFFORD, and Mary GIFFORD of Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, sold their portion of Northampton land to Ezra GIFFORD and Ara F. GIFFORD, land that they all had received from Samuel SLY and Polly his wife (Ezra later sold his portion to Ara F.). On the same day, Ara F. GIFFORD and Mary GIFFORD sold Northampton land to Ezra GIFFORD, Amancy E. GIFFORD, and Delila S. GIFFORD, that had originally been purchased by Benjamin GIFFORD in 1810.

Sybil WILSON was born on 2 Nov 1783 in Spencer, Worcester Co, MA.35 She died on 27 Apr 1863 probably in Wilson, Niagara Co, NY, at age 79.6 She was buried in Old Village Cemetery, Northville, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (age 79 yrs 6 mos).20

Sybil (WILSON) GIFFORD and Amancy E. GIFFORD appeared with Ezra GIFFORD in the 1850 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Ezra GIFFORD age 47, Sibel 65, Amansa E. 41, all born NY, indexed as Ezza, near Ara GIFFORD age 27).

Sybil (WILSON) GIFFORD and Amancy E. GIFFORD appeared with Ezra GIFFORD in the 1860 US census in Wilson, Niagara Co, NY, (Ezra GIFFORD age 57 born NY, Sibbell 79 CT, Amance E. 50 NY).

Known children of Benjamin3 GIFFORD and Sybil WILSON were as follows:
11. William3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 1 Oct 1779 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.38 He married (first) Eleanor "Nellie" MANZER, daughter of Lawrence MANZER and Elizabeth CAPPER.38 He married (second) Mary PRICE (maybe Mary PRICE) before 1830. He died on 14 Oct 1852 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, at age 73.38 He was buried in Gifford's Valley (Johnny Cake Hollow) Cemetery, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (not found in online transcriptions).5

Some sources have a middle initial of O. for William GIFFORD but I have not seen any original records with a middle initial.

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Wm. GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, next to Timothy GIFFORD, Ebenezer GIFFORD, John GIFFORD).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (William GIFFURT, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (William GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 40-50).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 60-70).

William GIFFORD appeared with Moses GIFFORD in the 1850 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Moses GIFFORD age 24, Sally 27, Charles 17, Silas 2, Hiram S. 1, Wm. 70, all born NY).

On 15 Mar 1853, Aaron GIFFORD and Rufus GIFFORD of Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, sold land in Northampton to Moses GIFFORD for one dollar. The land was part of the estate of William GIFFORD second [?] deceased as set forth in a will dated 8 Feb 1843.

Eleanor "Nellie" MANZER was born on 11 Mar 1779 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.38 She was christened on 18 Apr 1779 Gilead Lutheran Church. She died on 14 May 1824 in Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY, at age 45.38 She was buried in Gifford's Valley (Johnny Cake Hollow) Cemetery, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (not found in online transcriptions).5

Known children of William3 GIFFORD and Eleanor "Nellie" MANZER were as follows:
Known children of William3 GIFFORD and Mary PRICE (maybe Mary PRICE) were:
12. John M.3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 5 Sep 1781 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.5 He married (first) Sarah "Sally" WILSON, daughter of Ezra WILSON and Lucy, on 5 Feb 1799.5 He married (second) Mary "Polly" PERRY on 31 Jan 1849.5 He died on 9 Sep 1853 in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, at age 72.6 He was buried in Smith Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (ae 72y or 74y).42

John M. GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, next to Timothy GIFFORD, Ebenezer GIFFORD, Wm GIFFORD, looks like baby Ira was enumerated as a girl).

John M. GIFFORD bought land in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, on 4 Feb 1804 (John of Mayfield).

John M. GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45, next to Benjamin BRAGG).

John M. GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1820 census.

John M. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 40-50, near Jackson GIFFORD 20-30).

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

John M. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (John M. GIFFORD age 68 born NY, Polly 61 VT, Maria HARD 20 NY).

Some sources have a death date of 7 Dec 1853 for John M. GIFFORD but the online transcription of his gravestone has 9 Sep 1853.

Sarah "Sally" WILSON was born on 3 Sep 1781 in Spencer, Worcester Co, MA.35 She died on 1 Nov 1840 in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, at age 59.6 She was buried in Smith Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (ae 59y, wife of John M.).42

Known children of John M.3 GIFFORD and Sarah "Sally" WILSON were as follows:
Mary "Polly" PERRY was born circa 1789 in Vermont.4 She died in Aug 1864 in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY. She was buried on 1 Sep 1864 in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (widow of J. GIFFORD, lot purchased by Henry PADDOCK).42

PERRY was her married name. She was the daughter of Henry PADDOCK.

Mary "Polly" (PERRY) GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 NY census in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (Polly GIFFORD age 65 born VT 30 years in town [could be 35], Nancy LAPPENS 30 Monroe Co, Daniel P. LAPPENS 9 Monroe Co).

Mary "Polly" (PERRY) GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (Polly GIFFORD age 71 born VT, Joseph B. ROSE 31 NY, Mary ROSE 26 NY, Ruth A. ROSE 23 NY).

In 1860, there was also a Polly GIFFORD age 71 born VT listed in Rochester with Charles C. and Julia M. BOWEN. Julia's maiden name was HARD and a Maria HARD was living with John and Polly in 1850.

13. Ananias3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 17 Sep 1783 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.5 He married Sally PROPER, daughter of Peter PROPER and Mary HAYS, on 12 Jun 1807 in Northampton, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY.5 He died on 18 Jun 1842 in Mayfield, Fulton Co, NY, at age 58.6 He was buried in King Cemetery (Gifford's Corner Cemetery), Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (age 58).20

Ananias GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Ananias GIFFORD, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

Ananias GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Ananias GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, indexed as Maricus).

Ananias GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (Ananias GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

On 29 Nov 1832, Ananias GIFFORD of Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, purchased land in Mayfield.

On 10 Mar 1836, Ananias GIFFORD and Sally his wife and Ann SWEET of the towns of Northampton and Mayfield, Fulton Co, NY, sold land in Mayfield to William COLLINS, not recorded until 8 Jan 1845.

Ananias GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Ananias GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60, indexed as Annanias).

Adminstration of the estate of Ananias GIFFORD of Mayfield, Fulton Co, NY, was granted to Joseph M. GIFFORD on 4 Oct 1842. Ananias 'died intestate, having a child living at the time of his death'. Joseph was called the oldest son of Ananias. Ananias died 18 Jun 1842.

Sally PROPER was born on 20 Jun 1788 in New York. She died on 30 Jul 1840 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, at age 52.6 She was buried in King Cemetery (Gifford's Corner Cemetery), Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Sally PROPER, wife of Ananias GIFFORD, age 52).20

Known children of Ananias3 GIFFORD and Sally PROPER were as follows:
14. Joseph D.3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Gideon1) was born on 12 Sep 1785 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.6 He married (first) Sarah "Sally" MARTIN on 12 Jun 1807. He married (second) Betsey MEAD, daughter of Nathaniel MEAD and Mary TURNER, after 1830.47 He died on 11 May 1859 in Russell Tp, Geauga Co, OH, at age 73.6 He was buried in Rarick Cemetery, South Russell, Geauga Co, OH.8

A DAR application has Joseph D. GIFFORD born on 12 Jun 1785.

Joseph D. GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, (Joseph D. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 4 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

On 3 Apr 1823, Joseph D. GIFFORD of Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, purchased land in Northampton.

On 30 Apr 1823, Joseph D. GIFFORD of Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, and Sally his wife sold land in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY, to Lewis HITCHCOCK of Pittstown; witnesses John GIFFORD and Clark BAKER; recorded 20 May 1823. This may have been the land that Joseph purchased from his father.

Joseph D. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20).

On 15 Oct 1836, Joseph D. GIFFORD and Betsey his wife of Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, sold land in Northampton.

Joseph D. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Penfield, Monroe Co, NY, (Joseph B. GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 50-60, 3 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 50-60).

Joseph D. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Russell Tp, Geauga Co, OH, (Joseph GIFFORD age 62, Betsey 56, Francis 17 male [sic], Esther 15, Mary 14, all born NY).

Sarah "Sally" MARTIN was born circa 19 Aug 1790.21 She died on 26 Aug 1829 in Northampton, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY.6 She was buried in King Cemetery (Gifford's Corner Cemetery), Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (ae 39-0-7, wife of Joseph D. GIFFORD).20

Known children of Joseph D.3 GIFFORD and Sarah "Sally" MARTIN were as follows:
Betsey MEAD was born on 19 Jul 1793 in New York.48 She died on 21 May 1888 in Russell Tp, Geauga Co, OH, at age 94.6 She was buried in Rarick Cemetery, South Russell, Geauga Co, OH, (Betsey Mead GIFFORD, aged 95 years, wife of Joseph D. GIFFORD).8

Betsey (MEAD) GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Bainbridge Tp, Geauga Co, OH, (Betsy GIFFORD age 66, Ester A. 25, Mary 24, all born NY).

Known children of Joseph D.3 GIFFORD and Betsey MEAD were as follows:
15. Joseph3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born circa 1782 in New York.4,21 He married Lovisa PERRIGO, daughter of William PERRIGO and Lydia DOWNING.5 He died on 11 Feb 1865 in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (maybe 1 Feb).13

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Luzerne, Washington Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD --- [not Sen or Jun], 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, same page as William GIFFORD).

Warren Co was formed in 1813 from part of Washington Co.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 4 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45, same page as William GIFFORD).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD age 68 born NY, Lovisa 68 CT, Alonzo 27 NY, Hannah 22 VT, Milo P. 2 NY).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 NY census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (pages missing online).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY, (Joseph GIFFORD age 78, Lovisa 74, Alonza 37 female [sic], Hannah 33, Milo P. 12, William W. 9, Lovisa 3, Byron 1, all born NY).

Lovisa PERRIGO was born on 11 Dec 1787 in Connecticut.5 She died after the 1860 census but before 11 Feb 1865 in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY. She died after 1860 in when in Luzerne, Warren Co, NY.

Known children of Joseph3 GIFFORD and Lovisa PERRIGO were as follows:
16. Sylvanus3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born say 1786 in New York. He married Desire BURDICK, daughter of Ephraim BURDICK and Hannah HILL, as her first husband.

Desire BURDICK was born circa Oct 1792 probably in Easton, Washington Co, NY.21 Desire (BURDICK) GIFFORD married (second) Henry PATE. She died on 3 Apr 1869 in Madison Tp, Lake Co, OH, (age 76).50,51 She was buried in North Madison Cemetery, Madison Tp, Lake Co, OH, (Aged 79 yrs. 6 ms.).50,51

Known children of Sylvanus3 GIFFORD and Desire BURDICK were:
17. Jabez S.3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born on 21 Mar 1788 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY. He married Abigail HAYS, daughter of Nathan HAYS (probably Nathan), as her first husband. He died on 13 Sep 1839 in Otsego Co, NY, at age 51.5

Ancestry World Tree has a birth date of 21 Mar 1789 for Jabez S. GIFFORD. 1788 fits better with the military records. Also, Jabez's father was not listed on the 16 Oct 1788 tax list for Schaghticoke District, which included Pittstown.

Jabez S. GIFFORD served in the War of 1812, enlisted at Sandy Hill, Jabez S. Gifford age 25 on 22 Dec 1813 born Patterson or Pittstown NY, age 26 on 6 Dec 1814 born Pittstown NY, one of the officers he served under was Lieutenant BUTTERFIELD of 2nd Regiment Infantry.53

On 29 Nov 1817, Jabez GIFFORD, late a private in BUTTERFIELD's Company 2nd Regiment Infantry, was granted 160 acres in Adams Co IL.

Jabez S. GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Bolton, Warren Co, NY, (Jabez GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Jabez S. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Hope, Hamilton Co, NY, (Jabesh GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40, indexed as Jbesh).

Abigail HAYS was born circa 12 Mar 1793 in Washington (now Warren) Co, NY.21,13 Abigail (HAYS) GIFFORD married (second) Benjamin CUTLER on 22 Jan 1843 in Otsego Co, NY. She died on 23 Apr 1881 in Masonville, Delaware Co, NY.6 She was buried in Trout Creek Cemetery, Delaware Co, NY, (AGED 88 Yrs 1 Mo 11 D's).

Abigail (HAYS) GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Otsego, Otsego Co, NY, (Abigail GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50, next to E. P. GIFFORD 20-30, indexed as Abijail).

Known children of Jabez S.3 GIFFORD and Abigail HAYS were as follows:
18. Enos Peck3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born 18 Jan 1790 (maybe 1791) in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT. He married Sarah Elizabeth ROSE.5 He died on 9 Apr 1881 in Columbia Tp, Tama Co, IA, at age 91.6 He was buried in Sheridan Cemetery, Sheridan Tp, Poweshiek Co, IA.37

Enos Peck GIFFORD's gravestone says that he was born 18 Jan 1791. This agrees fairly well with the later census records, but the earlier census records for William GIFFORD seem to have Enos in the 1790 census and age 10-16 in the 1800 census. A birth year of 1790 also works better with the military records.

Enos P. GIFFORD enlisted in the 5th US Regiment on 28 Feb 1812 for 5 years. He was listed as deserted in Apr 1814 (indexed as Eves P. GIFFORD). This could be why he ended up in Canada.53

1818 census Darlington Tp: Enos P. GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 1 female 16+.58

1820 census Darlington Tp: Enos P. GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 1 female 16+.58

1821 census Darlington Tp: Enos P. GIFFORD, same as 1820.58

Enos GIFFORD was not listed in the 1822 census and assessment lists for Darlington Tp.

Enoch GIFFORD age 38 was on an 8 Dec 1828 militia nominal roll of the 1st Regiment of the Hastings Militia.59

Enos GIFFORD was in Murray Tp, Hastings Co, Ontario, by 1835.60

"Enoch" GIFFORD served in the Hastings Co Ontario militia in 1838.

Enos Peck GIFFORD appeared in the 1851 CAN census in Sidney Tp, Hastings, Ontario, CAN, (Enos P. GIFFORD age 60 born USA, William 32 CAN West, Hannah 30 CAN West, Catharine 25 CAN West, Jane 18 CAN West, Issabella 16 CAN West, Cluta 13 CAN West).

Enos Peck GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in P.O. Madison, Blooming Grove, Dane Co, WI, (Enos GIFFORD age 68 born VT, William 40 Canada West, Jane 28 Canada West).

Enos Peck GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in Madison, Dane Co, WI, (Enos P. GIFFORD age 79 born VT, Jane 29 [sic] CAN).

Enos Peck GIFFORD appeared in the 1880 US census in Columbia Tp, Tama Co, IA, (Enos P. GIFFORD age 89 born VT parents NY/NY, living with widowed daughter Catharine ALLEY).

Sarah Elizabeth ROSE died before the 1851 CAN census in Hastings, Ontario, CAN.

Known children of Enos Peck3 GIFFORD and Sarah Elizabeth ROSE were as follows:
19. William S.3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born say 1795 in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT. He married Sidney ALLISON on 18 Dec 1823 (Sidney of Lake Pleasant).5 He died on 31 Mar 1847 in Venango Tp, Erie Co, PA, (maybe 20 Apr).5

William S. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Venango Tp, Erie Co, PA, (William S. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 30-40, 2 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, incorrectly indexed in Northumberland Co).

William S. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Venango Tp, Erie Co, PA, (William S. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

Sidney and Ebenezer F. GIFFORD were appointed executors of the estate of William S. GIFFORD.

Sidney ALLISON was born on 18 Dec 1796 in Pennsylvania.5 She died on 18 Dec 1854 in Venango Tp, Erie Co, PA, at age 58 (maybe 31 Mar).

Sidney (ALLISON) GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Venango Tp, Erie Co, PA, (Sidney GIFFORD age 54 female, William L. 22, Catharine 20, Robert 18, George 17, Martin 13, Lucy 11, Ebenezer 8, all born PA).

Known children of William S.3 GIFFORD and Sidney ALLISON were as follows:
20. Ebenezer F.3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born on 4 Mar 1797 in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT.64 He married Elizabeth "Betsey" LOVELESS.64 He died on 8 Jan 1867 in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA, at age 69.6,64 He was buried in North East Cemetery, North East Tp, Erie Co, PA.8

There is disagreement online about the exact birth dates of some of the children of Ebenezer F. GIFFORD. The bible record or other source for this information needs to be checked.

Many of the census records say that Ebenezer GIFFORD was born in NY. However, his daughter Martha's 1900 and 1910 census records and his son James's 1880 and 1900 census records say he was born in VT. Ebenezer's father was living in Arlington VT in both 1790 and 1800.

Ebenezer F. GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Queensbury, Warren Co, NY, (Ebenezer GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 3 males 18-26, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

On 11 Feb 1823, Ebenezer F. GIFFORD of Queensbury, Warren Co, NY, purchased land in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY.

On 16 May 1826, Ebenezer F. GIFFORD of Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, purchased land in Northampton.

On 3 Mar 1830, Ebenezer F. GIFFORD and Betsey his wife of Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, sold land in Northampton, recorded 29 Aug 1831.

Ebenezer F. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (Ebeneaser F. GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, indexed as Eemoser).

Ebenezer F. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA, (Ebenezer GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50).

Ebenezer F. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA, (Ebenezer F. GIFFORD age 53 born NY, Betsey 49 NY, Daniel 18 PA, Betsey 13 PA, Andrew 10 PA, Matilda 8 PA, James 5 PA).

Ebenezer F. GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA, (E. F. GIFFORD age 63 born NY, Betsey 60 NY, A. J. 20 male PA, Martha M. 18 PA, James P. 15 PA).

Elizabeth "Betsey" LOVELESS was born on 6 Sep 1800 in New York City, New York Co, NY.64 She died on 27 Jun 1891 in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA, at age 90.6,64 She was buried in North East Cemetery, North East Tp, Erie Co, PA.8

Elizabeth "Betsey" (LOVELESS) GIFFORD appeared with James Knox Polk GIFFORD in the 1870 US census in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA, (James GIFFORD age 25 born PA, Betsey 69 NY).

Known children of Ebenezer F.3 GIFFORD and Elizabeth "Betsey" LOVELESS were as follows:
21. James Murray3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born circa 11 Dec 1799 in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT.21 He married Prudence HEMENWAY, daughter of Asa HEMENWAY and Susannah CLARK, on 18 May 1826 in Erie Co, PA.5 He died on 22 Jun 1881 in Sullivan, Jefferson Co, WI.6 He was buried in Hardscrabble Cemetery, Sullivan, Jefferson Co, WI, (age 81-6-11).70

A post on the Erie Co PA USGenWeb site says that James Murray GIFFORD was born 21 Jun 1800. His age at death agrees better with the census records.

James Murray GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (James GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 20-30, next to William GIFFORD 70-80 and John GIFFORD 20-30, indexed as Northumberland Co).

James Murray GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Harborcreek Tp, Erie Co, PA, (James M. GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, William GIFFORD veteran age 86 blind).

James Murray GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Sullivan, Jefferson Co, WI, (James GIFFORD age 51 born VT, James Jr 19 PA, living with Charles NICHOLS and Marilla NICHOLS age 27).

James Murray GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (James GIFFORD age 60 born NY, Prudence 56 PA, Francis 17 male PA).

James Murray GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1870 census.

James Murray GIFFORD appeared with Francis Marion GIFFORD in the 1880 US census in Sullivan, Jefferson Co, WI, (F. M. GIFFORD age 37 born PA parents NY/PA, Maria 35 ME ME/ME, Mittie 13 WI PA/ME, Ernest 8 WI PA/ME, Frank 1 WI PA/ME, James M. 80 father NY PA/PA).

Prudence HEMENWAY was born on 22 Dec 1803 in Pennsylvania. She died on 3 1865 in Sullivan, Jefferson Co, WI.6 She was buried in Hardscrabble Cemetery, Sullivan, Jefferson Co, WI, (age 61yr 2mo, wife of J. M. GIFFORD, death month unreadable).70

Prudence (HEMENWAY) GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (Prudence GIFFORD age 46, Ansel H. 21, Carini 16 female [sic], Susan 13, Harrison 10, Francis 7 male, all born PA, near John GIFFORD age 47).

Known children of James Murray3 GIFFORD and Prudence HEMENWAY were as follows:
22. John3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born circa 1 Nov 1802 in Arlington, Bennington Co, VT.4,21 He married (first) Clarissa WALKER on 14 Sep 1826 in Harborcreek Tp, Erie Co, PA.5 He married (second) Elizabeth. He died on 6 Nov 1892 in Chase Tp, Lake Co, MI, (age 92-0-5).72

Clarissa (WALKER) GIFFORD would have been about 48 when Ella was born. Maybe Ella was the daughter of Justus.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, next to William GIFFORD 70-80 and James GIFFORD 30-40, indexed as Northumberland Co).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (John GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, near David BLY).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Greenfield Tp, Erie Co, PA, (John GIFFORD age 47 born VT, Clarissa 43 NY, Justus 21 PA, Milton 19 PA, Matilda 16 PA, Albert 14 PA, Orson 11 PA, Silas 9 PA, Nancy [sic] 6 PA, Lewis 4 PA, George 1 PA).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Rockdale Tp, Crawford Co, PA, (John GIFFORD age 57 born NY, Elisabeth 29 NY, Jane 10 NY, Alice 8 NY, Eloise 5 PA, Lucinda 3 PA, James 2 PA).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in P.O. Big Rapids, Green Tp, Mecosta Co, MI, (John GIFFORD age 61 born VT, Elizabeth 39 NY, Alice S. 18 NY, James H. 12 PA, J. C. Freemont 8 PA).

Who are the other children in the 1860 and 1870 census?

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1880 US census in Chase Tp, Lake Co, MI, (John GIFFORD age 77 born VT parents NY/VT, Elizabeth 49 wife NY NY/NY).

Clarissa WALKER was born circa 2 Apr 1807 in New York.21 She died on 16 Apr 1857 in Erie Co, PA.6 She was buried in South Harborcreek Cemetery, Harborcreek Tp, Erie Co, PA.5

Known children of John3 GIFFORD and Clarissa WALKER were as follows:
Elizabeth was born circa 1831 in New York.4,21 She died on 13 May 1900 in Barton Tp, Newaygo Co, MI.75 She was buried on 15 May 1900 in Chase Tp, Lake Co, MI.75

Known children of John3 GIFFORD and Elizabeth were:
23. Elizabeth3 GIFFORD (William2, Gideon1) was born circa 1805 in New York.15 She married David C. BLY as his first wife.11 She died between 1850 and 1854 probably in North East Tp, Erie Co, PA.

David C. BLY was born circa 1805 in New York.4

Known children of Elizabeth3 GIFFORD and David C. BLY were as follows:
24. John J.3 GIFFORD (John2, Gideon1) was born circa 1785 in Connecticut[?].4 He married (first) Mary DILLINGHAM, daughter of Thomas DILLINGHAM and Remembrance JACKSON, on 9 Nov 1806 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.19 He married (second) Joanna HUGHES, daughter of Timothy HUGHES. He married (third) Anna before 1860. He died on 13 Oct 1874 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY.76

John GIFFORD's middle initial was listed as "J" on the 1875 mortality schedule.

John J. GIFFORD moved circa 1808 to Northampton, Montgomery (now Fulton) Co, NY.13

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD Jr., 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (John GIFFORD Jr., 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 50-60, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70, John veteran age 79).

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (John GIFFORD Jr. age 65 born NY, Joana 70 RI, Robert CROUTER 7 NY).

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 NY census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (John GIFFORD age 70 born Conn [sic] 47 years in town, Johanna 78 RI 47 years in town, next to William and Nancy CROWTER).

Some sources have John dying 12 Jan 1858, but that was his wife Joanna. John remarried to Anna before the 1860 census.

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (John GIFFORD age 75 born NY, Anna 73 MA, next to William and Nancy CROWTER).

John J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1865 NY census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (J. GIFFORD age 80 born Conn [sic] 2 marriages, A. 78 wife MA 4 children 3 marriages, M. 33 son Fulton, P. S. 34 son's wife Hamilton 4 children, C. 10 male grandchild Fulton, A. 9 female grandchild Fulton).

John J. GIFFORD appeared with Merritt GIFFORD in the 1870 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Meritt GIFFORD age 36 born NY, Pluma 37 NY, Orlando 15 NY, Alice 14 NY, Edwin 1 NY, John 85 CT [sic], Anna 84 MA).

Mary DILLINGHAM was born on 6 Sep 1780 in Richmond, Cheshire Co, NH.

Known children of John J.3 GIFFORD and Mary DILLINGHAM were:
Joanna HUGHES was born between 1777 and 1780 in Rhode Island.4,13 She died on 12 Jan 1858 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY.6 She was buried in Gifford's Valley (Johnny Cake Hollow) Cemetery, Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (wife of John Jr, AE 85 yrs & 10 days).32,8

Joanna's maiden name and father's name come from a post on the Fulton County Ancestry message board.

Joanna (HUGHES) GIFFORD's age at death calculates to a birth date of 2 Jan 1773. This does not agree with the 1850 or 1855 census and would have made her 46 when her last daughter was born.

Known children of John J.3 GIFFORD and Joanna HUGHES were as follows:
Anna was born circa 1786 in Massachusetts.4,13 She died between 1870 and 1874 in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY.

25. Lyman3 GIFFORD (John2, Gideon1) was born in 1789 in Pittstown, Albany (now Rensselaer) Co, NY.4 He married Charlotte TRAVIS.61 He died circa Nov 1876 in Fayette Co, IA.

Lyman GIFFORD's death date and the names of his children Lester, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Ruth come from an affidavit in the Fayette County Courthouse which lists the four children as his heirs.

"Lyman GIFFORD was a resident of the town of Hope prior to 1824 and family members lived on Benson Patent throughout the years. Aaron GIFFORD was a land holder in 1847, and Norman, a resident in 1860.".40

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Hope, Hamilton Co, NY, (Lyman GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45, next to Daniel GIFFORD age 16-26).

Heads of household in Hope in the 1825 census included Lyman GIFFORD, Abram TRAVIS, Henry TRAVIS, Thomas TRAVIS. Abram TRAVIS was an early settler in Hope.40

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Hope, Hamilton Co, NY, (Lyman GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40).

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Hope, Hamilton Co, NY, (Lymon GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

On 20 Sep 1845, Lyman GIFFORD of Hope, Hamilton Co, NY, sold 117 acres in Hope where he had been living for about 10 years, witness Sylvester GIFFORD.

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1846 WI census in Ottawa, Waukesha Co, WI, (Lyman GIFFORD Sr., 3 males, 4 females, who was Lyman Jr.?).

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Ottawa, Waukesha Co, WI, (Lyman age 60 born NY, Charlotte 58 NY, Wm. H. 9 NY, Ruth A. 7 NY, next to Simeon GIFFORD).

Lyman GIFFORD moved circa 1854 to Auburn Tp, Fayette Co, IA.77

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1854 IA census in Auburn Tp, Fayette Co, IA, (Limon GIFFORD, 2 males, 1 female).

Lyman GIFFORD was not listed in the 1855 WI census (checked Ottawa Tp by hand).

Lyman GIFFORD appeared in the 1856 IA census in Auburn Tp, Fayette Co, IA, (Limon GIFFORD age 67, Charlotte 64, William 16, all born NY, 2 years in IA, next to William and Rebecca SWALE, same page as S. and Eliza VAN BUSKIRK).

Lyman GIFFORD appeared with Stephen GIFFORD in the 1860 US census in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, (Stephen GIFFORD age 56 born NY, Mary 55 NY, Myron 19 OH, Amanda 16 OH, Eugene 14 OH, Electa 10 WI, Lyman 70 NY, next to Coral GIFFORD age 22).

Lyman GIFFORD appeared with Smith VAN BUSKIRK in the 1870 US census in Windsor Tp, Fayette Co, IA, (Smith VAN BUSKIRK age 51 born NY, Elizabeth 51 NY, Martin 19 WI, Robert 17 IA, David 14 IA, Lyman GIFFORD 81 NY).

Charlotte TRAVIS was born circa 1792 in New York.4,77 She died on 18 Mar 1859 in Auburn Tp, Fayette Co, IA.6 She was buried in Eden Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette Co, IA, (aged 68, wife of Lyman Gifford).8

Known children of Lyman3 GIFFORD and Charlotte TRAVIS were as follows:
26. Daniel H.3 GIFFORD (John2, Gideon1) was born on 3 Feb 1797 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.16 He married Sarah ABBOTT. He died on 4 Sep 1873 in Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, at age 76.16

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Hope, Hamilton Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, next to Lyman GIFFORD).

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (Daniel GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, indexed as Danial).

Daniel H. GIFFORD moved circa 1835 to Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY.13

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, (Daniel H. GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40).

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, (Daniel H. GIFFORD age 54, Sarah 54, Lois S. 22, Daniel J. 19, James 15, Sally J. 10, all born NY, next to A. Abia GIFFORD age 27).

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 NY census in Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, (Daniel H. GIFFORD age 58 born Rensselaer Co 20 years in town, Sally 58 Montgomery, Lois S. 26 Montgomery, James S. 20 Cayuga, Sarah J. 15 Cayuga).

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in P.O. Sherwoods, Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, (Daniel H. GIFFORD age 63, Sarah 63, James S. 37, Sarah J. 20, all born NY, next to Bial GIFFORD age 37).

Daniel H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in P.O. Union Springs, Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, (Danl GIFFORD age 73, Sara 73, James 35, Sara 30, Sara 23, Charity 16 female, all born NY).

Sarah ABBOTT was born circa Oct 1796 in New York.21 She died on 26 Mar 1873 in Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY.6 She was buried in Ledyard Church Cemetery, Ledyard, Cayuga Co, NY, (age 76y 6m, wife of Daniel H.).85

Known children of Daniel H.3 GIFFORD and Sarah ABBOTT were as follows:
27. Stephen3 GIFFORD (John2, Gideon1) was born in 1804 (maybe 1 Feb) in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.4 He married Mary BRAGG.5 He died on 16 Feb 1871 in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, at age 67. He was buried in Storytown Cemetery, Oregon, Dane Co, WI.

In the probate records for Joseph GIFFORD there is note that he signed on 1 Aug 1821 promising to pay Stephen GIFFORD $7.88 on 1 Feb 1822, "this being for value received". Some people construe this to mean that Joseph had a son Stephen. There are dozens of such notes in Joseph's probate records and there is no indication that Stephen was his son. Also, the names and birth dates of Joseph's children look like they came from a family bible and no Stephen is listed. Stephen was probably Joseph's nephew and he may have turned 18 on 1 Feb 1822.

Stephen GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Northampton, Montgomery Co, NY, (Stephen GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30).

The "Illustrated Album of Biography of the Famous Valley of the Red River" says that Coral White GIFFORD was born in Cayuga Co NY.

Stephen GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Milan Tp, Erie Co, OH, (Stephen GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40).

Stephen GIFFORD appeared in the 1847 WI census in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, (S. GIFFEORD, 6 males, 4 females).

In 1850, Stephen and Levi GIFFORD received land patents next to each other near Oregon, Dane Co, WI.88

Stephen GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1850 census (checked Dane Co by hand).

Stephen GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 WI census in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, (Stephen GIFFORD, 5 males, 5 females).

Stephen GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, (Stephen GIFFORD age 56 born NY, Mary 55 NY, Myron 19 OH, Amanda 16 OH, Eugene 14 OH, Electa 10 WI, Lyman 70 NY, next to Coral GIFFORD age 22).

Stephen GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, (Stephen GIFFORD age 66 born NY, Mary 65 NY, Electa 20 WI).

Stephen GIFFORD of Oregon, Dane Co, WI, left a will dated 6 Nov 1869 (the will mentioned wife Mary GIFFORD; daughter Sally Jean one dollar; son Levi GIFFORD; son Coral W. GIFFORD; son Gideon GIFFORD; daughters Rachael Amanda and Electa Eureba/Eurebia GIFFORD; daughter Betsy Eugenia; executors sons Levi GIFFORD and Coral W. GIFFORD (changed to son-in-law Joseph BREULING in codicil); witnesses Phineas BALDWIN and Eliza M. BALDWIN; codicil mentioned grandson Stephen BREULING, son of Joseph and Rachael Amanda BREULING; Joseph BREULING testified that Stephen died 16 Feb 1871 in Oregon, Dane Co, WI; codicil dated 11 Feb 1871; Sally Jean could not be found by the executor). The will was proved on 20 Jun 1871 in Dane Co, WI.

Mary BRAGG was born on 17 May 1805 in New York.6 She died on 17 Oct 1870 in Oregon, Dane Co, WI, at age 65.6 She was buried in Storytown Cemetery, Oregon, Dane Co, WI.8

Known children of Stephen3 GIFFORD and Mary BRAGG were as follows:
28. Albert3 GIFFORD (John2, Gideon1) was born circa 1806 in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co, NY.4 He married Lucy BLOWERS. He died after the 1860 census when in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY.

Albert GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Mayfield, Montgomery Co, NY, (Albert GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30).

Albert GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Mayfield, Fulton Co, NY, (Albert GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40, near Gideon GIFFORD 50-60 or 80-90).

Albert GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Albert GIFFORD age 44, Lucy 47, Seneca 17, Richard [sic] A. 14 male, Betsey 9, John 90, Betsey 83, all born NY).

Albert GIFFORD appeared in the 1855 NY census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Albert GIFFORD age 49 born Rensalaer Co 44 years in town, Lucy 52 Fulton 52 years in town, Seneca 22 Fulton, Rachael A. 19 Fulton, Betsey M. 13 Fulton, James 6 Fulton).

On 8 Apr 1856, Albert GIFFORD and Lucy his wife of Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, sold land in Northampton to William COLLINS of Fulton Co. Albert had purchased the land from Joseph M. GIFFORD on 9 Oct 1854.

Albert GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Northampton, Fulton Co, NY, (Albert GIFFORD age 53, Lucy 57, James WILLIAMS 10, all born NY, next to Sidney GIFFORD).

No probate records found for Albert GIFFORD.

There was a Lucy GIFFORD who died in 1878 in Hope Tp, Durham, Ontario, CAN. She was age 74 and born in NY. Was this Lucy BLOWERS, wife of Albert GIFFORD?

Lucy BLOWERS was born circa 1803 in New York.4 She died on 3 Oct 1878 in Hope Tp, Durham Co, Ontario, CAN.

Known children of Albert3 GIFFORD and Lucy BLOWERS were as follows:

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