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Jonathan Gifford 1684–1735

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Gifford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 May 1684 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 10 Feb 1735 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Father William Ambrose Gifford
Mother Mary Mills (1660–1734)
Siblings Christopher Gifford, Hananiah Gifford, James Gifford, Mary Gifford, Robert Gifford, William 2 Gifford

Researchers connected through Jonathan Gifford 1684–1735

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jonathan Gifford 1684–1735

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Gifford began in 1684 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Jonathan Gifford passed away in 1735 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Jonathan Gifford in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1735
Death of Jonathan Gifford in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Gifford

This ancestor line traces from Bury, Lancashire, England (1605) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1684) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Gifford (1684–1735) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jonathan Gifford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Gifford PTP
1684–1735
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Mills PTP
1660–1734
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Gifford's Descendants

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JG
Jonathan Gifford PTP 1684–1735