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* Yelverton Gifford 1676–1772

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have * Gifford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1676 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Mar 1772 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Spouse
Children ann gifford, , , ,

Researchers connected through * Gifford 1676–1772

and 2 more tree owners connected with * Gifford 1676–1772

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
ann gifford

Biography

Yelverton Gifford was born in 1676 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Yelverton Gifford married ann northup, and had children including ann gifford, elizabeth gifford, hannah gifford, john gifford, patience gifford. Yelverton Gifford passed away in 1772 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Census Rhode Island Census

Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Yelverton Gifford in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1772
Death of Yelverton Gifford in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from * Gifford

This ancestor line traces from London, London, England (1589) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1676) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

* Gifford (1676–1772) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have * 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 4 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.

Related Records

* Gifford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
* Yelverton Gifford PTP
1676–1772
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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* Gifford's Descendants

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* Yelverton Gifford PTP 1676–1772
  1. 1. ann gifford PTP 1715–1795 m. william Congdon PTP 1711–1755