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Mary Gifford 1700–1791

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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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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Gifford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 02 Jul 1700 · Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Died 21 Jul 1791 · Virginia, United States
Father Lord James Carr
Mother Eleanor Waugh
Spouse Dr Joseph Edward Jackson Grandfather Of Andrew Jackson 7Th Us President
Children Andrew Bennett Jackson Sr, Andrew Jackson, David Isaac Jackson, Hugh Long Jackson, Isaac Thomas Jackson, John Jackson, Laird Jackson, Margaret Carr Jackson, Margaret Jackson, Richard Jackson, Robert Jackson, Robert W Jackson Jr, Samuel George Jackson, Samuel Jackson

Researchers connected through Mary Gifford 1700–1791

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Biography

In 1700, Mary Gifford entered the world in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland, born to lord james carr and eleanor waugh. Mary Gifford married dr joseph edward jackson grandfather of andrew jackson 7th us president, and had children including andrew bennett jackson sr, andrew jackson, david isaac jackson, hugh long jackson, isaac thomas jackson, john jackson, laird jackson, margaret carr jackson, margaret jackson, richard jackson, robert jackson, robert w jackson jr, samuel george jackson, samuel jackson. Mary Gifford passed away in 1791 in Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Mary Gifford in Antrim, N. Ireland
Birth
1700
Birth of Mary Gifford in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Birth
1791
Death of Mary Gifford in Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gifford

This ancestor line traces from Chester Le Street, Durham, England (1661) to Antrim, Antrim, Ireland (1700) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Gifford (1700–1791) was born in Antrim, Antrim, Ireland and died in Virginia, United States. 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.
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Mary Gifford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Gifford PTP
1700–1791
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Gifford's Descendants

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Mary Gifford PTP 1700–1791