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Robert GIFFORD 1660–1730 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 February 1660

Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 21 Apr 1730

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

Father: William GIFFORD

Mother: Elizabeth (Gifford)

Spouse(s): Sarah (Gifford)

Children(s): Jeremiah GIFFORD, Benjamin GIFFORD

The story of Robert GIFFORD began in 1660 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. In 1724, Robert GIFFORD resided in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts. Robert GIFFORD married Sarah Wing Gifford, and had children including Benjamin Gifford, Jeremiah Gifford. Robert GIFFORD passed away in 1730 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert GIFFORD began in 1660 in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1724, Robert GIFFORD resided in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts.
  • Robert GIFFORD married Sarah Wing Gifford, and had children including Benjamin Gifford, Jeremiah Gifford.
  • Robert GIFFORD passed away in 1730 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William GIFFORD
1615–1687
Birth Location: Milton Damerel, Torridge District, Devon, England
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Elizabeth (Gifford)
1614–1683
Birth Location: Aldersgate, London, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah (Gifford)
1659–1724
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Children(s)

Jeremiah GIFFORD
1681–1771
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin GIFFORD
1685–1754
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Robert GIFFORD's Ancestors

Self
Robert GIFFORD
1660–1730
Birth Place: Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
William GIFFORD
1615–1687
Milton Damerel, Torridge District, Devon, England
Elizabeth (GRANT) (Gifford)
1614–1683
Aldersgate, London, England
Grandparents
Ambrose (Annanias) GIFFORD
1578–1615
Bedford, of Bedford, England
Maria (REED) (Gifford)
1585–1617
Chisham, Buckinghamshire, England
John GRANT
1595–1660
London, Middlesex, England
Ann (ARNOLD) (Grant)
1575–1620
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
John GIFFORD
1543–1605
Joan (Gifford)
1547–1620
Johis Reade
1549–1609
Agnetis Reed
1558–1640
John GRANT
1555–1601
Mary (Grant)
1555–
Richard ARNOLD
1520–1593
Agatha (Arnold)
1520–1583
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger Brightley
1495–1547
Margaret (Giffard)
1502–1547
Thomas Brydges
1521–1547
Susan Brydges)
1525–1547
Thomas Buckinghamshire
1523–1604

Robert GIFFORD's Descendants

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Robert GIFFORD (3 February 1660–21 Apr 1730) m. Sarah (WING) (Gifford) (5 February 1659–1724)
  1. 1. Jeremiah GIFFORD 1681–1771 m. Mary (WRIGHT) (Gifford) 1683–1780
    1. 1. Benjamin GIFFORD 1717–1807 m. Elizabeth (PETTIS Petty) Pettey 1717–1779
      1. 1. Mary (Ann PETTY) (Gifford) 1752–1830 m. William GIFFORD 1749–1831
        1. 1. Jabaz (Galbraith) GIFFORD 1771–1840 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Lucy" (Gifford) (originally "2nd unk) wife") 1773– m. IstUNKwife (Gifford) –1798 m. Agnes (LAWRENCE) (Gifford) –1798
        2. 2. John GIFFORD 1773–1828 m. Ann (HAWLEY) (Gifford) 1783–1844
        3. 3. Joseph (F) GIFFORD 1775–1853
        4. 4. Gideon GIFFORD 1777–1854 m. Catherine (SLAUGHTER) (Gifford) 1789–1872
        5. 5. William GIFFORD 1778–1832
        6. 6. George GIFFORD 1781–1840
      2. 2. Jonathan (Nathan) GIFFORD 1744–1796 m. Eunice BEARD 1744–1797
      3. 3. Ichabod GIFFORD 1742–1801 m. Sarah PETTEY 1746–1779
      4. 4. Lydia GIFFORD 1746–1828
      5. 5. Levina GIFFORD 1746–1807
      6. 6. William GIFFORD 1752–1782
      7. 7. James GIFFORD 1740–1790 m. Tabitha (DAVIS) (Gifford) 1742–
      8. 8. Benjamin GIFFORD 1750–1751
      9. 9. Elihu GIFFORD 1797–
      10. 10. Polly GIFFORD 1747–
    2. 2. Jonathan GIFFORD 1704–1756
      1. 1. Deliverence GIFFORD 1727– m. Caleb CORNELL 1716–
    3. 3. Gideon GIFFORD 1706–1760 m. Elizabeth (ALLEN) (Gifford) 1707–
    4. 4. John* GIFFORD 1708–1802
    5. 5. Sarah GIFFORD 1710–1759
    6. 6. Elizabeth GIFFORD 1712–1782
    7. 7. Joseph* GIFFORD 1712–1776
    8. 8. William* GIFFORD 1714–1754
    9. 9. Isaac GIFFORD 1717–1812 m. Mary (CORNELL) (Gifford) 1728–
    10. 10. Peleg GIFFORD 1719–1810 m. Alice CORNELL 1726–1811
      1. 1. Caleb GIFFORD 1764–1832
    11. 11. Margaret GIFFORD 1722–1778
    12. 12. Adam GIFFORD 1725–1778 m. Anna (FISH) (Gifford) 1724–1815
    13. 13. David GIFFORD 1728–1791
  2. 2. Benjamin GIFFORD 1685–1754 m. Sarah (TOMPKINS) (Gifford) 1689–1786
    1. 1. Hannah GIFFORD 1710–1754 m. Ebenezer FISH 1688–1774
      1. 1. John Fish 1740–
      2. 2. Ruth Fish 1749–1782
      3. 3. Sarah Fish 1736–

Robert GIFFORD's Timeline

4 Records

1660
3 February 1660
Birth of Robert GIFFORD in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
1724
Abt 1724
Age 64
Robert GIFFORD resided here in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
1730
21 Apr 1730
Age 70
Death of Robert GIFFORD in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
1730
1730
Age 70
Robert GIFFORD - Probate in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 February 1660
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Gifford Genealogy 1626-1896

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1724
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1724 (will written)
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1730
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Gifford Genealogy 1626-1896

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

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
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