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Henry Handy Gifford 1826–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1826

Birth Location: Massachusetts

Death Date: 21 May 1916

Death Location: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Levi Gifford

Mother: Prudence Brownell

Spouse(s): Sarah Gifford

Children(s): Charles Gifford, Frank Gifford, Carrie Gifford, Albert Gifford, Walter Gifford, Arthur Gifford, Etta Gifford

The story of Henry Handy Gifford began in 1826 in Massachusetts. In 1870, Henry Handy Gifford resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1880, Henry Handy Gifford resided in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Henry Handy Gifford married Sarah C Gifford, and had children including Albert C Gifford, Arthur C Gifford, Carrie P Gifford, Charles F Gifford, Etta Gifford, Frank H Gifford, Walter E Gifford. Henry Handy Gifford passed away in 1916 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Handy Gifford began in 1826 in Massachusetts.
  • In 1870, Henry Handy Gifford resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1880, Henry Handy Gifford resided in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Henry Handy Gifford married Sarah C Gifford, and had children including Albert C Gifford, Arthur C Gifford, Carrie P Gifford, Charles F Gifford, Etta Gifford, Frank H Gifford, Walter E Gifford.
  • Henry Handy Gifford passed away in 1916 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Gifford's Ancestors

Self
Henry Gifford
1826–1916
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Parents
Levi Gifford
1785–1863
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Prudence Brownell
1788–1854
Westport, Bristol, MA
Grandparents
John (Gifford) Sgt.
1754–1835
USA
Ruth Luther
1754–1829
Benjamin Brownell
1760–1830
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail Milk
1765–1837
Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Gifford
1728–1817
Mary Pettis
1729–1779
Levi Luther
1706–1772
hills
1710–1768
Benjamin Brownell
1734–1816
Phoebe Potter
1733–1811
David Milk
1720–1770
Rebecca Lawton
1725–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Gifford
1687–1748
Mary Keziah
1691–1738
William Pettis
1682–1772
Mary Winter
1694–1748
Hezekiah Jr.\lt.
1676–1763
Martha Gardiner
1686–1763
Jonathan Hill
1685–1737
Elizabeth Hale
1685–1756
Ichabod Brownell
1712–
Rebecca Davol
1715–
Aaron Potter
1703–1767
Serviah Cudworth
1705–
Job Milk
1695–1778
Abigail Deuel
1695–1719
John Lawton
1692–1753
Patience Kirby
1700–1740

Henry Gifford's Descendants

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Henry (Handy) Gifford (10 Oct 1826–21 May 1916) m. Sarah (C) Gifford (16 January 1822–3 August 1894)
  1. 1. Charles (F) Gifford 1854–1906
  2. 2. Frank (H) Gifford 1856–1918
  3. 3. Carrie (P) Gifford 1858–
  4. 4. Albert (C) Gifford 1864– m. Angeline Sheppard 1869–
  5. 5. Walter (E) Gifford 1866–
  6. 6. Arthur (C.) Gifford 1867–1915
    1. 1. Laura (E.) Gifford 1890–
  7. 7. Etta Gifford 1879–

Henry Gifford's Timeline

4 Records

1826
10 Oct 1826
Birth of Henry Handy Gifford in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1870
1870
Age 44
Henry Handy Gifford resided here in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Henry Handy Gifford resided here in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1916
21 May 1916
Age 90
Death of Henry Handy Gifford
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1826
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Gifford Genealogy 1626-1896
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_606; Page: 652A; Family History Library Film: 552105
    [4] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 524; Page: 107C; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_606; Page: 652A; Family History Library Film: 552105

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 524; Page: 107C; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1916
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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