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John Gifford 1762–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1762

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 Oct 1825

Death Location: Harrison County, (W)VA

Father: Benjamine Gifford

Mother: Mary Johnston

Spouse(s): Mary Jacobs

Children(s): John Jr., James Gifford, Benjamin Gifford, Job Gifford, Joseph Gifford, Jacob Gifford, Hannah Gifford, Asahel Gifford, Mary Gifford, William Gifford, Deborah Gifford, Massey Gifford, Mapey Gifford, Margaret Gifford, Mercy Gifford, John II

In 1762, John Gifford entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Benjamine Gifford And Mary Johnston. In 1820, John Gifford resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States. John Gifford married Mary Jacobs, and had children including Asahel Gifford, Benjamin Gifford, Deborah Gifford, Hannah Gifford, Jacob Gifford, James Gifford, Job Gifford, John Gifford Ii, John Gifford Jr, Joseph Gifford, Mapey Gifford, Margaret Gifford, Mary Polly Gifford, Massey Gifford, Mercy Gifford, William Gifford. John Gifford passed away in 1825 in Harrison County, (W)VA.

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Biography

  • In 1762, John Gifford entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Benjamine Gifford And Mary Johnston.
  • In 1820, John Gifford resided in Harrison, Virginia, United States.
  • John Gifford married Mary Jacobs, and had children including Asahel Gifford, Benjamin Gifford, Deborah Gifford, Hannah Gifford, Jacob Gifford, James Gifford, Job Gifford, John Gifford Ii, John Gifford Jr, Joseph Gifford, Mapey Gifford, Margaret Gifford, Mary Polly Gifford, Massey Gifford, Mercy Gifford, William Gifford.
  • John Gifford passed away in 1825 in Harrison County, (W)VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Gifford's Ancestors

Self
John Gifford
1762–1825
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamine Gifford
1710–1762
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Mary Johnston
1745–1789
Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
William Gifford
1672–1723
Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Margaret Parker
1679–1759
Long Branch, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ananiah Gifford
1646–1709
Elizabeth Wardell
1645–1729
Joseph Parker
1622–1690
Margaret
1886–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Gifford
1615–1687
Patience Russell
1619–1656
James Parker
1594–1622
Joanne Drake
1590–1624

John Gifford's Descendants

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John Gifford (1762–19 Oct 1825) m. Mary Jacobs (14 DEC 1761–24 MAR 1825)
  1. 1. John (Gifford) Jr. 1787–1869 m. Malinda (Stout) Gifford 1800–1888
    1. 1. W. (E.) Gifferd 1841–1920 m. Mary (Ann) Holden 1842–
      1. 1. Harriet (Francis) Gifford 1860–1906 m. John Walton 1858–1923
        1. 1. Blanche (Bea) Stebler 1901–1974
      2. 2. Edith (May) Gifford 1864–
      3. 3. Alva (R) Gifford 1861–
      4. 4. Tilman (Gilbert) Gifford 1869–
      5. 5. John Gifford 1866–
      6. 6. Effy Gifferd 1878–
      7. 7. Albert (Edgar) Gifford 1880–1950 m. Adelaide (Rosemond) McDaniels 1878–1936
        1. 1. Carl (Albert) Gifford 1911–1994 m. Naomi (Faire) Marcoot 1921–2007
        2. 2. Grace (A) Gifford 1909–
    2. 2. Sarah Gifford 1838–
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Gifford 1845–1905 m. Joshua (D.) Fortney 1843–
    4. 4. Frances (M.) Gifford 1847–1912 m. Nancy (E.) Bise 1842–
    5. 5. Harriett (F.) Gifford 1859–
    6. 6. James Gifford 1811–
    7. 7. James (Jm Mcintire) Gifford 1841–
  2. 2. James Gifford 1780–1803
  3. 3. Benjamin Gifford 1782–
  4. 4. Job Gifford 1791–
  5. 5. Joseph Gifford 1784–
  6. 6. Jacob Gifford 1785–
  7. 7. Hannah Gifford 1787–1857
  8. 8. Asahel Gifford 1793–1858
  9. 9. Mary (Polly) Gifford 1798–1859
  10. 10. William Gifford 1794–1863
  11. 11. Deborah Gifford 1786–
  12. 12. Massey Gifford 1779–
  13. 13. Mapey Gifford 1779–
  14. 14. Margaret Gifford 1802–1883 m. John Linville 1804–
  15. 15. Mercy Gifford 1779–
  16. 16. John (Gifford) II 1776–

John Gifford's Timeline

4 Records

1757
1757
Birth of John Gifford in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1762
1762
Birth of John Gifford
None
1820
1820
Age 58
John Gifford resided here in Harrison, Virginia, United States
Harrison, Virginia, United States
1825
19 Oct 1825
Age 63
Death of John Gifford in Harrison County, (W)VA
Harrison County, (W)VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 58.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HDH

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Harrison, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Harrison, Virginia; Page: 101; NARA Roll: M33_138; Image: 115

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1825
    Event Place: Harrison County, (W)VA

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