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Jabez Franklin GIFFORD 1827–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1827

Birth Location: Kentucky OR Tennessee

Death Date: 22 Jul 1903

Death Location: Boydsville, Arkansas, USA

Father: Thomas GIFFORD

Mother:

Spouse(s): Martha (Gifford), Rhoda (Gifford)

Children(s): William Gen, Lucian Gifford, Franklin Gifford, Sarah Gifford, Thomas Gifford, Elizah Gifford, Henry Gifford, Lucy (Towers), Torena GIFFORD

In 1827, Jabez Franklin GIFFORD entered the world in Kentucky OR Tennessee, born to Thomas Jefferson Gifford And Nancy Gifford. In 1870, Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided in Johnson, Greene, Arkansas, USA. In 1880, Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided in Johnson, Clay, Arkansas, USA. Jabez Franklin GIFFORD married Martha J Carman Gifford, Rhoda Rhody Harrigan Gifford, and had children including Elizah Gifford, Franklin Gifford, Henry B Gifford, Lucian A Gifford, Lucy T Gifford Towers, Sarah Gifford, Thomas Gifford, Torena Gifford, William N Gifford Gen. Jabez Franklin GIFFORD passed away in 1903 in Boydsville, Arkansas, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1827, Jabez Franklin GIFFORD entered the world in Kentucky OR Tennessee, born to Thomas Jefferson Gifford And Nancy Gifford.
  • In 1870, Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided in Johnson, Greene, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1880, Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided in Johnson, Clay, Arkansas, USA.
  • Jabez Franklin GIFFORD married Martha J Carman Gifford, Rhoda Rhody Harrigan Gifford, and had children including Elizah Gifford, Franklin Gifford, Henry B Gifford, Lucian A Gifford, Lucy T Gifford Towers, Sarah Gifford, Thomas Gifford, Torena Gifford, William N Gifford Gen.
  • Jabez Franklin GIFFORD passed away in 1903 in Boydsville, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jabez GIFFORD's Ancestors

Self
Jabez GIFFORD
1827–1903
Birth Place: Kentucky OR Tennessee
Parents
Thomas Jefferson GIFFORD
1805–1880
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Jabaz (Galbraith) GIFFORD
1771–1840
Beekman, Dutchess, New York, Colonial America
Mary (Elizabeth "Lucy" (Gifford) (originally "2nd unk) wife")
1773–
Great-Grandparents
William GIFFORD
1749–1831
Mary (Gifford)
1752–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William GIFFORD
1720–1797
Martha (Gifford)
1714–1763
Benjamin GIFFORD
1717–1807
Elizabeth Pettey
1717–1779

Jabez GIFFORD's Descendants

1.
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Jabez (Franklin) GIFFORD (1827–22 Jul 1903) m. Martha (J CARMAN) (Gifford) (abt 1834–8 November 1873) m. Rhoda (Rhody HARRIGAN) (Gifford) (Abt 1833–)
  1. 1. William (N Gifford) Gen 1864–
  2. 2. Lucian (A) Gifford 1867–
  3. 3. Franklin Gifford 1869–
  4. 4. Sarah Gifford 1852–
  5. 5. Thomas Gifford 1854–
  6. 6. Elizah Gifford 1856–
  7. 7. Henry (B) Gifford 1861–1889 m. Martha (Susan MADDOX) (Gifford) 1864–1895
    1. 1. Mollie Gifford 1886–1907
    2. 2. William (Riley) Gifford 1888–1981
  8. 8. Lucy (T. Gifford) (Towers) 1874–
  9. 9. Torena GIFFORD 1876–

Jabez GIFFORD's Timeline

5 Records

1827
1827
Birth of Jabez Franklin GIFFORD in Kentucky OR Tennessee
Kentucky OR Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 43
Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided here in Johnson, Greene, Arkansas, USA
Johnson, Greene, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided here in Johnson, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Johnson, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 73
Jabez Franklin GIFFORD resided here in Oak Bluff, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Oak Bluff, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1903
22 Jul 1903
Age 76
Death of Jabez Franklin GIFFORD
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Kentucky OR Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnson, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: 40; Page: 41D; Enumeration District: 031
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Johnson, Greene, Arkansas; Roll: M593_54; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 545553
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oak Bluff, Clay, Arkansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1240053

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Johnson, Greene, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Johnson, Greene, Arkansas; Roll: M593_54; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 545553

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnson, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnson, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: 40; Page: 41D; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oak Bluff, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oak Bluff, Clay, Arkansas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1240053

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1903
    Record Source: U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boydsville, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845

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