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Mary Gifford 1580–1616

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Gifford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1580 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Died 27 Sep 1616 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Father Sir John Gifford Knight
Mother Joan Brydges
Siblings Ambrose Annanias Gifford, Ciceley Gifford, Dionysia Gifford, Elizabeth Gifford, Jonas Gifford, Richard Gifford, Robert Gifford, Susan Gifford, Thomas Gifford

Researchers connected through Mary Gifford 1580–1616

and 4 more tree owners connected with Mary Gifford 1580–1616

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1580, Mary Gifford entered the world in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, born to sir john gifford knight and joan brydges. Mary Gifford passed away in 1616 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Mary Gifford in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1616
Death of Mary Gifford in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gifford

This ancestor line traces from England (1310) to Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England (1580) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Gifford (1580–1616) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 8 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.

Mary Gifford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Gifford PTP
1580–1616
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Gifford's Descendants

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Mary Gifford PTP 1580–1616