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David Francis Gifford 1903–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1903

Birth Location: Denver, Colorado, USA

Death Date: 18 May 1945

Death Location: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Burton Gifford

Mother: Lillian Knight

Spouse(s): Ruby Winchell

Children(s): David Gifford, Geraldine Gifford, Donald Gifford

In 1903, David Francis Gifford entered the world in Denver, Colorado, USA, born to Burton Franklin Mirian Gifford And Lillian Knight. In 1910, David Francis Gifford resided in Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, USA. In 1920, David Francis Gifford resided in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. David Francis Gifford married Ruby Edith Winchell, and had children including Beverly E Gifford, David Burton Gifford, Donald Francis Gifford, Geraldine G Gifford. David Francis Gifford passed away in 1945 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • In 1903, David Francis Gifford entered the world in Denver, Colorado, USA, born to Burton Franklin Mirian Gifford And Lillian Knight.
  • In 1910, David Francis Gifford resided in Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1920, David Francis Gifford resided in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.
  • David Francis Gifford married Ruby Edith Winchell, and had children including Beverly E Gifford, David Burton Gifford, Donald Francis Gifford, Geraldine G Gifford.
  • David Francis Gifford passed away in 1945 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burton Gifford
1873–1942
Birth Location: Sioux, Clay, Iowa, USA
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Lillian Knight
1878–
Birth Location: Missouri
LK

Spouses(s)

Ruby Winchell
1903–1990
Birth Location: Palmer Lake, El Paso, Colorado, USA
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Children(s)

David Gifford
1922–2000
Birth Location: Colorado
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Geraldine Gifford
1926–
Birth Location: Colorado
GG
Donald Gifford
1932–2010
Birth Location: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America
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David Gifford's Ancestors

Self
David Gifford
1903–1945
Birth Place: Denver, Colorado, USA
Parents
Burton Franklin Mirian Gifford
1873–1942
Sioux, Clay, Iowa, USA
Lillian Knight
1878–
Missouri
Grandparents
Franklin (M.) Gifford
1844–1908
Gratis, Preble, Ohio, USA
Elizabeth (Pauline) French
1854–1941
Columbia County, Wisconsin
Great-Grandparents
Henry Gifford
1800–1865
Sarah Ricks
1819–
John French
1818–1868
Paulina Pierce
1830–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Gifford
1773–1813
Keziah Jones
1775–1813
Thomas Ricks
1777–1834
Lydia Lane
1780–1859
John French
1791–1887
Tirzah Day
1796–1863
Lewis Pierce
1804–1865
Mary Cook
1808–1875

David Gifford's Descendants

1.
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David (Francis) Gifford (7 Apr 1903–18 May 1945) m. Ruby (Edith) Winchell (4 Feb 1903–15 Dec 1990)
  1. 1. David (Burton) Gifford 1922–2000
  2. 2. Geraldine (G.) Gifford 1926–
  3. 3. Donald (Francis) Gifford 1932–2010 m. Bertie (Mae) Brown 1938–2002

David Gifford's Timeline

8 Records

1903
7 Apr 1903
Birth of David Francis Gifford in Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
David Francis Gifford resided here in Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, USA
Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
David Francis Gifford resided here in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
David Francis Gifford resided here in Altamont, Klamath, Oregon, USA
Altamont, Klamath, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
David Francis Gifford resided here in Altamont, Klamath, Oregon
Altamont, Klamath, Oregon
1938
1938
Age 35
David Francis Gifford resided here in Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
1940
1940
Age 37
David Francis Gifford resided here in Altamont, Klamath, Oregon, USA
Altamont, Klamath, Oregon, USA
1945
18 May 1945
Age 42
Death of David Francis Gifford in Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1903
    Event Place: Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 40
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03365; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 18-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T625_161; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 168
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341679
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado; Roll: T624_113; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1374126
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Northeast Longmont, Boulder, Colorado; Roll: T624_113; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1374126

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T625_161; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341679

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03365; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 18-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altamont, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03365; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 18-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 40

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1945
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Death Index 1942-50; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Kl; Year Range: 1942-1950
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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