Descendants of Annaniah GIFFORD




Generation One


1. Annaniah1 GIFFORD was probably born in the late 1640s or early 1650s probably in Sandwich, Barnstable Co, MA. He married Elizabeth as her first husband. He died before 13 Feb 1709/10 near Manasquan, Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

The exact year of Annaniah GIFFORD's birth is not known. The earliest possible date is 1644 because older siblings John and Patience were probably born no earlier than 1640 and 1642 respectively. The latest possible date is 1652 because younger siblings Robert and William were probably born no later than 1656 and 1654 respectively. Annaniah's father, William GIFFORD, had 7 children (John, Patience, Annaniah, William, Robert, Christopher, Mary) who were born between the early 1640s and the early 1660s (as well as 2 sons that were born in the 1680s). These 7 children could have been by one wife. But it is more likely that John and Patience were by a first wife and William, Robert, Christopher and Mary by a second wife. Annaniah is the one child who could belong to either set of children. If he was born near either the beginning or end of his possible birth date range, then there is a nice gap between the sets of children. A later birth date for Annaniah fits better with the fact that his oldest grandson was born around 1700. All of this leads to the conclusion that Annaniah GIFFORD was probably born in the late 1640s or early 1650s.

Annaniah GIFFORD was probably born in Sandwich, MA. He could have been born in Stamford, CT, since there was a William GIFFORD who was banished from that town in 1647. He also could have been born in England since his father emigrated from there between 1643 and 1647.1

A number of sources claim that the mother of Annaniah GIFFORD was Elizabeth GRANT or Patience RUSSELL. No evidence has been found, though, to definitely tie either of these women to William GIFFORD. The link to a Patience RUSSELL may have resulted from the fact that one of William's great-grandsons, also named William, married a Patience RUSSELL in 1746 in Dartmouth, MA.

In Oct 1664, the English captured from the Dutch an area which included most of present-day New Jersey. This was the start of a large migration of New Englanders into New Jersey. Sometime during this period, William GIFFORD purchased land near Long Branch in Shrewsbury Township, Monmouth County, from John JENKINS of Sandwich. This probably happened around 1668, when the two men also exchanged land in Sandwich.2 It is not known whether William GIFFORD ever lived in Monmouth County, but his land there was divided in half for the intended use of his sons Annaniah and Christopher. Annaniah GIFFORD settled on his land by 12 Sep 1673, when he was included on a list of Shrewsbury male inhabitants compiled by the military.3 Christopher's half of the land was sold by William GIFFORD back to John JENKINS on 14 Apr 1681. Christopher does not seem to have lived in New Jersey very long (if at all), even though his name continued to appear in the Monmouth County land records until he cleared up the matter in 1689.4,5

After the division of New Jersey in 1675 and the establishment of the General Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, Annaniah GIFFORD went through the required paperwork to become the legal owner of his land near Long Branch. On 1 Dec 1676, he received a warrant to survey 240 acres + meadow.6 In 1681, he paid quit rent on 286 acres in Shrewsbury Township. 186 acres were listed in the name of Christopher GIFFORD, so Annaniah had added 100 acres to the original land.7 Finally, on 20 Jan 1687/88, Annaniah received a grant for the 286 acres from the East Jersey Proprietors.8 He had purchased 4 acres near Raccoon Island from William SCOTT on 10 Dec 1684 to make a total of 290 acres near Long Branch.9

Annaniah GIFFORD also owned land on the Shark River in Monmouth County. On 15 Jan 1685/86 he petitioned the East Jersey Proprietors as an 'old settler.'10 On 4 Dec 1686 (Stillwell has 1685, but that would have been before the petition), he received a warrant to survey 100 acres on the south side of the Shark River in Shrewsbury Township.11 The land was surveyed on 22 Jun 1687.11,12 A grant for the 100 acres was issued by the East Jersey Proprietors on 1 May 1688.13 Annaniah had also obtained the rights to 5 acres of meadow on the north side of the Shark River from Nicholas BROWN. These 5 acres were sold to Francis JACKSON on 4 Mar 1694/5, but some Shark River land probably remained in the GIFFORD family until at least 1755. In that year, Annaniah's grandson Joshua GIFFORD was listed in church records as from Shark River.14,15

On 7 Sep 1688, Annaniah GIFFORD purchased from Francis JEFFERY the rights to a 1/128 part of a 1/24 part of East Jersey.16 These rights were sold by grandson William GIFFORD to grandson Benoni GIFFORD and probable relative Peter PARKER. Benoni and Peter received a warrant to survey 151 and 9/10 acres, but the exact location of the land has not yet been determined.17

In 1692, Annaniah GIFFORD decided to move. On 10 Mar 1691/92 he deeded his 290 acres near Long Branch to Richard STOUT, and in exchange, received 200+50 acres on the north side of the Manasquan River. The deed for the Manasquan land was recorded in Monmouth County. No deed has been found for the Long Branch land, but it was mentioned in two later deeds from the STOUT family. These later deeds have two different dates for the original deed. One has 4 Mar 1691/92 and the other has 10 Mar 1691/92 (the NEHGR article only has the 4 Mar date). Since the date on the Manasquan deed was 10 Mar 1691/92, that was probably also the date on the Long Branch deed.

Annaniah GIFFORD's land on the Manasquan River was in present-day Wall Township, which was formed in 1851 from Howell Township, which was formed in 1801 from Shrewsbury Township. It was on the north side of the river near the old Squan bridge.

Annaniah also owned land on Barnegat Beach. He was mentioned as a boundary in a grant from the East Jersey Proprietors dated 1 Sep 1694.18

No will has been found for Annaniah GIFFORD. Under the law of primogeniture which was still being used in New Jersey at that time, if a person died intestate the eldest son usually inherited all of the land. This seems to be the case with Annaniah and his land. Eldest son William sold the original 200 acres of the Manasquan GIFFORD homestead to his brothers Joseph and John in deeds dated 13 Feb 1709/10.19,20

The unusual name 'Annaniah' was spelled many ways in the older records. Sometimes there was an 'H' in front, or an 's' at the end instead of an 'h', or a single 'n' in place of 'nn'. 'Annaniah' seems to have survived as the preferred spelling.

Annaniah GIFFORD was married by 1 Dec 1676. This is known because the warrant he received on that date was for a married man's allotment of land (240 acres @ 120 acres per person).6

Annaniah GIFFORD's wife Elizabeth has been listed in a number of sources as the daughter of Eliakim WARDELL and Lydia PERKINS. Eliakim WARDELL's daughter Elizabeth, however, probably married Samuel WHITE. The confusion arose because Elizabeth GIFFORD was a witness to the marriage on 29 Mar 1681 of one of Eliakim WARDELL's daughters, and it was wrongly assumed that this witness must be Eliakim's daughter Elizabeth. Witnesses were often related to the bride or groom, however, so Elizabeth GIFFORD could still be part of the WARDELL family as the niece of Eliakim. Eliakim did name his oldest son Joseph.21

Annaniah GIFFORD's wife Elizabeth probably came from a family with the name Joseph in it since that name did not appear in the GIFFORD family before Annaniah. Elizabeth could have been the sister of Joseph PARKER, who settled near Long Branch from Portsmouth, Newport Co, RI. That would make her a possible aunt to Annaniah's daughter-in-law Margaret, but that would be OK if Margaret's husband William was Annaniah's son by a first wife. Elizabeth could also have been a close relative of Joseph WEST or Joseph LAWRENCE. Both of these men owned land on the Manasquan River. These are the only Josephs found so far who lived near Annaniah and Elizabeth GIFFORD.

Annaniah GIFFORD may have had a first wife whom he married in Sandwich (the WARDELLs came from southern New Hampshire and the PARKERs came from Rhode Island). Would he have come to New Jersey as a single man without any relatives? It's possible that his father came to New Jersey for awhile to help him get settled. But Annaniah may have migrated with a first wife and some of her family. Also, there is circumstantial evidence that Elizabeth was young enough to only be a second wife ... she remarried after 1712 and lived until 1729.

Annaniah GIFFORD may have had a fourth son named Annaniah (or Joshua). This is because of the given names chosen by his grandson Annaniah GIFFORD (born 1703). Annaniah 1703 named his 3 sons Amos, Annaniah, and Joshua. These 3 sons were born right after the marriage, with no gaps for a missing son. It would have been very unusual at that time for a man not to have named one of his sons after his father. The name Amos appeared in his wife's family, so Annaniah 1703's father was likely named Annaniah or Joshua. It's possible that Annaniah 1703 had a son named William or Joseph by a first wife. Also, there was an Annaniah GIFFORD named as a boundary in a 1718 deed. But the boundary information was copied from an earlier deed and could refer to the original Annaniah even though he was deceased.22

Annaniah and Elizabeth GIFFORD were not recorded as members in the monthly meeting records of the Shrewsbury Society of Friends (Quakers), but their names appear a few times as witnesses to marriages. On 6 Nov 1674, Annaniah was a witness to the marriage of Restore LIPPINCOTT and Hannah SHATTOCK. On 29 Mar 1681, both Annaniah and Elizabeth were witnesses to the marriage of Ephraim ALLEN and Margaret WARDELL. On 7 Jul 1692, Elizabeth was a witness to the marriage of John LIPPINCOTT and Sarah HUETT. And on 12 Oct 1712, Elizabeth was a witness to the marriage of Abel PRESTON and Meribah SLOCUM.21,23

Elizabeth. Elizabeth GIFFORD married (second) Thomas GREEN after 12 Oct 1712.23,21 She died shortly before 11 Dec 1729 (maybe on 29 Nov) in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.24,25,26

Many sources have Elizabeth GIFFORD's second husband as John GREEN. However, in Monmouth County deeds dated 22 Sep 1716 and 16 Jul 1722, John GREEN was listed as from Newport, RI. The 1722 deed listed 3 brothers ... John, Henry of RI, and Thomas of Shrewsbury (deceased). Thomas was in Manasquan by 8 Mar 1700/01, so Elizabeth probably married Thomas GREEN, not John GREEN.27,28

A death date of 29 Nov 1729 for Elizabeth (GIFFORD) GREEN has been floating around the Internet, but the source for that date has not been found.

An inventory of the estate of Elizabeth (GIFFORD) GREEN was filed on 11 Dec 1729 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (debts due by Joseph GIFFORD Sr). Administration of the estate of Elizabeth (GIFFORD) GREEN was granted to Joseph GIFFORD on 6 Jun 1730 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (Joseph GIFFORD was described as her son and heir).29,25

Known children of Annaniah1 GIFFORD and Elizabeth were as follows:



Generation Two


2. William2 GIFFORD (Annaniah1) was born near Long Branch, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married (first) Margaret PARKER, daughter of Joseph PARKER and Margaret. He married (second) Sarah. He died shortly before 8 Apr 1723 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

William GIFFORD may be the son of Annaniah GIFFORD by a first wife.

William GIFFORD's first wife was probably the daughter of Joseph and Margaret PARKER. Joseph and Margaret lived near the GIFFORDs near Long Branch and their son Peter probably married Elizabeth GIFFORD as his first wife. Peter PARKER bought land from Annaniah GIFFORD (his nephew?) in 1735 which was just above the main part of the original GIFFORD homestead. And he bought inherited GIFFORD land with Benoni GIFFORD (his nephew?) in 1740. The given names Margaret and Josiah also match very nicely. No daughter named Margaret is listed for Joseph and Margaret PARKER in the Quaker church records. But she would have been born about 1672 or 1673, which could be just before the birth records began or just before her parents joined the church.

William GIFFORD and his wife Margaret sold land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to John GIFFORD on 13 Feb 1709/10 (1/2 of the main 200 acres of the Gifford Manasquan homestead).20

William GIFFORD and his wife Margaret sold land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Joseph GIFFORD on 13 Feb 1709/10 (1/2 of the main 200 acres of the Gifford Manasquan homestead, not recorded until 12 Aug 1730).19

The above 2 land records show that William GIFFORD probably inherited all of his father's land under the law of primogeniture that was still in use in New Jersey at that time.

An inventory of the estate of William GIFFORD was filed on 8 Apr 1723 in Monmouth Co, NJ.30 Administration of the estate of William GIFFORD was granted to John PINTARD and Anthony PINTARD on 13 May 1723 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (William's widow Sarah and son William had declined to administer the estate).30

For other possible children of William GIFFORD, see the children of (William or Joseph or John) GIFFORD.

Margaret PARKER was born near Long Branch, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of William2 GIFFORD and Margaret PARKER were as follows:

Known children of William2 GIFFORD and Sarah were:

3. Joseph2 GIFFORD (Annaniah1) was born near Long Branch, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Hope. He died after 9 Sep 1734 and probably after 15 Aug 1743 but probably before 1748.

Joseph GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from William GIFFORD on 13 Feb 1709/10 (1/2 of the main 200 acres of the Gifford Manasquan homestead, not recorded until 12 Aug 1730).19
Joseph GIFFORD was granted administration of the estate of Elizabeth (GIFFORD) GREEN on 6 Jun 1730 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (Joseph GIFFORD was described as her son and heir).29,25

Joseph GIFFORD and his wife Hope sold land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to William JEFFERY on 18 Aug 1730 (1/2 of the main 200 acres of the Gifford Manasquan homestead, acknowledged on 14 Mar 1731/32 and probably recorded shortly after).34

Joseph GIFFORD filed an inventory of the estate of Nathaniel BILLS Jr. on 9 Sep 1734 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (this was probably the Joseph who married Hope because Joseph Jr. would not have been old enough to be given the responsibility).35

Joseph GIFFORD witnessed the will of Anthony PINTARD dated 15 Aug 1743 Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.35

Joseph GIFFORD was not listed in not 1748 as a freeholder in Monmouth Co, NJ.

For other possible children of Joseph GIFFORD, see the children of (William or Joseph or John) GIFFORD.

Known children of Joseph2 GIFFORD and Hope were:

4. John2 GIFFORD (Annaniah1) was born near Long Branch, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Mary CAMMACK, daughter of Nathaniel CAMMACK and Mary WEST. He died after 5 Sep 1730 and probably before 1748 near Manasquan, Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

John GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from William GIFFORD on 13 Feb 1709/10 (1/2 of the main 200 acres of the Gifford Manasquan homestead).20

John GIFFORD was mentioned in a boundary when James HUBBARD sold land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Gabriel STELLE on 12 Jun 1714.36

John GIFFORD was granted administration of the estate of Samuel ROGERS on 5 Sep 1730 in Monmouth Co, NJ.37

John GIFFORD was not listed in not 1748 as a freeholder in Monmouth Co, NJ.

For other possible children of John GIFFORD, see the children of (William or Joseph or John) GIFFORD.

Mary CAMMACK was born circa 1683 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.21

In his will dated 29 Aug 1710, Nathaniel CAMMACK mentioned his daughter Mary GIFFORD.38 William GIFFORD's wife was Margaret in 1710 and Joseph GIFFORD's wife was Hope in 1730.

Known children of John2 GIFFORD and Mary CAMMACK were:

5. (William or Joseph or John)2 GIFFORD (Annaniah1) was born near Long Branch, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

NOTE: This is a 'dummy' individual used to link Annaniah GIFFORD with more of his probable descendants.

Known children of (William or Joseph or John)2 GIFFORD include:



Generation Three


6. William3 GIFFORD (William2, Annaniah1) was born in the very late 1690s or very early 1700s in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He and Hannah ASHMORE obtained a marriage license on 8 May 1727 in Burlington, NJ.40 He and Catharine TAYLOR obtained a marriage license on 16 May 1734 in Burlington, NJ.40 He died in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

William GIFFORD moved south, probably not too long after the death of his father. He settled in Little Egg Harbor Township, Burlington (now Ocean) County. A number of other Monmouth County families also moved to that area.

William GIFFORD probably married twice. William GIFFORD of New Jersey, yeoman, and Hannah ASHMORE of New Jersey, spinster, obtained a marriage license on 8 May 1727. William GIFFORD of Little Egg Harbor, Burlington County, yeoman, and Catherine TAYLOR of [not listed], spinster, obtained a marriage license on 16 May 1734. Both of these marriage licenses were recorded in Burlington by the same Governor's Secretary (Samuel BUSTILL). Burlington was where all marriage bonds from West Jersey were recorded. The NEHGR article has Hannah ASHMORE as the widow of John ASHMORE of Hunterdon, but she was called a 'spinster' on the 1727 marriage license.40

William GIFFORD sold land in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Benoni (Benjamin) GIFFORD and Peter PARKER on 3 Mar 1739/40 (a 1/128 part of 1/24 of East New Jersey, recorded Liber AB, page 16, William was described as "formerly of Manasquan but now of Egg Harbor" and as the "undoubted heir of Hananiah Gifford").41,17

There was a Mary GIFFORD mentioned in the 1763 will of Samuel ANDREWS of Little Egg Harbor. Who was this Mary?

There were no known children of William3 GIFFORD and Hannah ASHMORE.

Catharine TAYLOR was born probably in Middletown Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Catharine (TAYLOR) GIFFORD may have been the daughter of Edward TAYLOR of Middletown Tp, Monmouth Co. However, none of her known descendants have the given name Edward.

There was a Jonathan TAYLOR who married Ann CLIFTON in 1740 in Burlington Co.

Known children of William3 GIFFORD and Catharine TAYLOR were as follows:

7. Annaniah3 GIFFORD (William2, Annaniah1) was born on 10 Mar 1702/03 (maybe 1703/04) in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.47 He married Mary HALSTEAD, daughter of Jonas HALSTEAD, on 27 Jan 1732/33 (maybe 1733/34) in Monmouth Co, NJ.47 He died after 29 Sep 1770 in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.48

Annaniah GIFFORD sold land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Peter PARKER on 24 May 1735 (45 acres, north side of Manasquan River, sold by Peter 18 Feb 1737/38, this land was just north of the main 200 acres of the original GIFFORD Manasquan homestead and may have been the extra 50 acres of that homestead).31

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from David ALLEN on 8 Jun 1742 (north side of Manasquan River, maybe surveyed 13 Jun 1753, this could be the land near Squancom that passed down to his sons Annaniah and Joshua).

Annaniah GIFFORD was listed in 1748 as a freeholder in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Annaniah GIFFORD).

Annaniah GIFFORD was not listed in not 1755 as a freeholder in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Annaniah GIFFORD filed an inventory of the estate of Joseph JEFFERY on 26 Apr 1755 in Monmouth Co, NJ.49

Annaniah GIFFORD was mentioned in a boundary when Stephen FRAZEE and his wife Hannah sold Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, to Joshua GIFFORD on 23 Mar 1769, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 28 Jul 1800, the original deed was clarified on 29 Sep 1770, it included land "where the said Joshua Gifford and his father now dwells", Joshua was called Joshua Jr. singleman.48

Annaniah GIFFORD's 3 sons were born soon after his marriage, with no breaks in dates for another son to have been born. It is unusual that none of these 3 sons were named after possible GIFFORD grandfathers. Maybe the original Annaniah GIFFORD had a 4th son named Annaniah who was the father of Annaniah 1703. Or maybe Annaniah 1703 had a son William by an earlier wife.

Mary HALSTEAD was born on 11 Nov 1705 probably Hempstead, Nassua Co, NY.47 She probably died before 29 Sep 1770 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.48

Known children of Annaniah3 GIFFORD and Mary HALSTEAD were as follows:

8. Joshua3 GIFFORD (William2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Hannah DEAN, bond posted on 5 Apr 1740 in Monmouth Co, NJ.50 He died shortly before 26 Feb 1793 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.51

Joshua GIFFORD is placed as a son of William because he named his oldest son William, and because he had at least one grandson named Benjamin, and because Jonathan of Little Egg Harbor (grandson of William) named one of his sons Joshua. Joshua was a very rare name in early Monmouth County.

Joshua GIFFORD was listed in 1748 as a freeholder in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Joshua GIFFORD).

On 24 Nov 1750, Joshua and Hannah GIFFORD were baptized as adults into Christ Church in Shrewsbury. Also baptized at the same time were 3 of their children: Ann (age 8 years and 10 months), William (age 7 years and 5 months), and Joseph (age 1 year and 7 months). Their 4th child, Annaniah, was baptized on 23 Sep 1755, presumably as an infant. At that time, the family was listed as living in Shark River, probably near the present-day town of Belmar.15

Joshua GIFFORD was not listed in not 1755 as a freeholder in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Joshua GIFFORD witnessed the will of Annaniah GIFFORD dated 25 Mar 1753 Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.52

Joshua GIFFORD witnessed the will of Hugh JACKSON dated 16 Apr 1760. He filed an inventory of the estate of Hugh JACKSON on 30 May 1760 Monmouth Co, NJ.53

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1789 (50 acres of improved land).54

Joshua GIFFORD left a will dated 21 Dec 1790 (the will mentioned wife Hannah, daughter Anne Davis, sons William, Joseph, Annaniah, three sons were named as executors). An inventory of the estate of Joshua GIFFORD was filed on 26 Feb 1793 in Monmouth Co, NJ, by Benjamin JACKSON and Annaniah GIFFORD.51

Hannah DEAN died after Jun 1797 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.54

There were DEANs in New Brunswick and Woodbridge, NJ.

Hannah (DEAN) GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1794 and 1797 (householder with no land).54

Known children of Joshua3 GIFFORD and Hannah DEAN were as follows:

9. Benoni (Benjamin)3 GIFFORD (William2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He died (maybe) after 16 Jan 1762.

Benoni GIFFORD's mother probably died giving birth to him. "Ben Oni" means "son of my affliction" in Hebrew.41

Benoni (Benjamin) GIFFORD and Peter PARKER bought land in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from William GIFFORD on 3 Mar 1739/40 (a 1/128 part of 1/24 of East New Jersey, recorded Liber AB, page 16, William was described as "formerly of Manasquan but now of Egg Harbor" and as the "undoubted heir of Hananiah Gifford").41,17

Benoni (Benjamin) GIFFORD was listed in 1748 as a freeholder in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Benjamin GIFFORD).

Benoni (Benjamin) GIFFORD was not listed in not 1755 as a freeholder in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Benoni GIFFORD was mentioned as a boundary in a survey of land on the "north main branch of Raco Pond" on 16 Jan 1762. Boundary information, however, can be out of date.

Known children of Benoni (Benjamin)3 GIFFORD include:

10. Abraham3 GIFFORD (William2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Catharine LYNCH, bond posted on 1 Aug 1741 in Monmouth Co, NJ. He died between Summer 1789 and Summer 1794 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.54

NOTE: Abraham may be a nephew of William instead of a son.

Abraham is listed as a son of William because there was a younger Abraham Gifford in Little Egg Harbor Township in the 1770s and because both the NEHGR article and The History of Little Egg Harbor have him as a brother to William and Benjamin. He could be a son of Sarah instead of Margaret because the name Abraham appears at most once in the descendants of Margaret's probable sons and also because he did not marry until 1741.

Abraham GIFFORD witnessed the will of Lewis MITCHEL dated 19 Feb 1772.55

Abraham GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1789 (between 10 and 25 acres of land).54

In his will dated 10 Mar 1790, Samuel LEONARD mentioned his 30 acres of land on the Manasquan River, joining David KETCHAM and Abraham GIFFORD. David KETCHAM had sold his land in 1786, so the boundary information was out of date.56

Known children of Abraham3 GIFFORD and Catharine LYNCH were:

11. Obadiah3 GIFFORD (Joseph2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He probably died before the tax ratables started in 1779 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Obadiah GIFFORD is placed as the son of Joseph mainly because he had a son named Joseph. He could be the son of William or John, but the name Obadiah never appears in the families of their probable descendants.

Obadiah GIFFORD was a chain bearer when land was surveyed for John FORMAN on 30 Sep 1747 in Monmouth County.

An Obadiah GIFFORD owned 20,000 acres on Hughes River in Harrison Co, WV, in 1797.

Known children of Obadiah3 GIFFORD include:

12. Annaniah3 GIFFORD (John2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He died shortly before 9 Jan 1758 near Kettle Creek, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

Annaniah is listed as a son of John for three reasons: 1) he had a son named John; 2) his cousin Annaniah was probably the son of William; 3) the names Stephen and Zilpha were rare in early Monmouth County and both appeared in Mary CAMMACK's mother's family (WEST).

Annaniah GIFFORD owned land at Kettle Creek which was surveyed on 6 Apr 1757.

Annaniah GIFFORD of Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, left a will dated 25 Mar 1753 (the will mentioned children Stephen, John, Zilphia, Hannah, Phebe, all under age).52 An inventory of the estate of Annaniah GIFFORD was filed on 9 Jan 1758 in Monmouth Co, NJ.52

Known children of Annaniah3 GIFFORD include:

13. Joseph3 GIFFORD ((William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born maybe before 1712 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He died probably in Franklin Tp, Somerset Co, NJ.

In a Dec 1729 probate record, Joseph GIFFORD's father or uncle was referred to as Joseph Sr.29,25

Joseph GIFFORD witnessed the will of Anthony PINTARD dated 15 Aug 1743 Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.35

Joseph GIFFORD witnessed the will of Peter POMYEA dated 12 Jan 1756 Somerset Co, NJ.60

Joseph GIFFORD filed an inventory of the estate of William WOOD on 29 May 1759 in Somerset Co, NJ.61

By 1766, Joseph GIFFORD was the proprietor of a tavern at Six Mile Run, Franklin Tp, Somerset Co, NJ. He was still proprietor of the tavern when it was occupied by British troops during the Revolutionary War.62

Known children of Joseph3 GIFFORD include:

14. (Elisha's father)3 GIFFORD ((William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of (Elisha's father)3 GIFFORD include:

15. (Esther KETCHAM's father)3 GIFFORD ((William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Sarah. He died before 14 Jul 1760 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of (Esther KETCHAM's father)3 GIFFORD and Sarah are:

16. (Elizabeth TILTON's father)3 GIFFORD ((William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of (Elizabeth TILTON's father)3 GIFFORD include:

17. (Timothy and James and Joseph's father)3 GIFFORD ((William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of (Timothy and James and Joseph's father)3 GIFFORD include:

18. (South New Jersey)3 GIFFORD ((William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1).

NOTE: This is a 'dummy' individual used to link Annaniah Gifford with more of his probable South New Jersey descendants.

Known children of (South New Jersey)3 GIFFORD include:



Generation Four


19. Mary4 GIFFORD (William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1735 and 1737 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ. She married Jacob PETTIT on 20 Dec 1759.24 She died probably in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

A probable son or grandson, Samuel PETTIT, was mentioned in the pension application for Hannah (PETTIT) ADAMS. He was living in Atlantic City in 1840.

Known children of Mary4 GIFFORD and Jacob PETTIT were:

20. Jonathan4 GIFFORD (William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 26 Apr 1739 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.26 He married Hannah JENNINGS, daughter of Thomas JENNINGS and Ann, in Dec 1759 (10 Dec or 20 Dec) in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.26,77 He died on 29 Jul 1825 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 86.

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, in 1773.42

Jonathan GIFFORD of Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, left a will dated 24 Mar 1823, with Jonathan OLIPHANT and Eayre OLIPHANT named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Hannah, son William, son Thomas, Thomas's son Isaac, son Jonathan, daughter Hannah PEACOCK, daughter Ann DUKEMINEER, daughter Catharine FEMULINER, granddaughter Elizabeth GIFFORD (daughter of son Joshua deceased), grandchildren by daughter Elizabeth CRAMER (deceased)). The will was proved on 13 Aug 1825 in Burlington Co, NJ.78

An obituary for Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 10 Aug 1825 issue of the Mount Holly Mirror. It read "Jonathan Gifford, in Tuckerton vicinity, on 29th ult., in 87th yr."

Hannah JENNINGS was born in Jan 1734/35 (17 Jan or 28 Jan) in Haddonfield Tp, Gloucester (now Camden) Co, NJ.24,26 She died on 16 May 1823 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 88.24,26

Known children of Jonathan4 GIFFORD and Hannah JENNINGS were as follows:

21. Benjamin4 GIFFORD (William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born before 1748 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.79 He married Mary JOHNSTON, daughter of Joseph JOHNSTON and Sarah, bond posted on 16 Jun 1774 in Gloucester Co, NJ.40 He died shortly before 18 Mar 1799 in Port Republic, Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ.80

Benjamin may be a nephew of William instead of a son. He is placed as a son of William because the History of Little Egg Harbor has him there and because his children inherited land from him in Little Egg Harbor. But the names of Benjamin's children do not match up very well with the names of Jonathan's children.

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for (Great) Egg Harbor Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, in 1773 (single man, Great Egg Harbor Tp included Galloway Tp in 1773).68

Benjamin GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War as a Private from Gloucester Co.45

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Galloway Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, between 1781 and 1797 (householder from 1781 to 1792, 50 acres from 1793 to 1797).68

Benjamin GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1793 census (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

Administration of the estate of Benjamin GIFFORD was granted to Lionel GIFFORD on 18 Mar 1799 in Gloucester Co, NJ, with Jeremiah ADAMS and Isaac HIGBEE as fellowbondsman(men).81

Mary JOHNSTON was born in Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. She died before 5 May 1806 in Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ.82

Known children of Benjamin4 GIFFORD and Mary JOHNSTON were as follows:

22. Annaniah4 GIFFORD (Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 18 Feb 1735/36 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.47 He married Mary HERBERT, daughter of Isaac HERBERT and Freelove WOOLLEY, bond posted on 13 Nov 1758 in Monmouth Co, NJ.83 He died on 15 Jun 1829 in Howell (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, at age 93.84

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (50 acres of improved land in Squancom).54

Annaniah GIFFORD and John GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Joel WOOLLEY on 17 Feb 1792 (108 acres, west side of Mingamahone Brook).85

Annaniah GIFFORD filed an inventory of the estate of Joshua GIFFORD on 26 Feb 1793 in Monmouth Co, NJ.51

Annaniah GIFFORD left a will dated 23 Aug 1826, with William C. HOUGH named as executor(s) (the will mentioned son John GIFFORD, daughter Sarah HOLLEY, Noah HOLLEY, and unnamed children of son Annaniah GIFFORD). An inventory of the estate of Annaniah GIFFORD was filed on 17 Jul 1829 in Monmouth Co, NJ, by Joseph C. PATTERSON and William C. HOUGH. Administration of the estate of Annaniah GIFFORD was granted to John S. FORMAN on 18 Jul 1829 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (William C. HOUGH had refused to serve).86

An obituary for Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 29 Jun 1829 issue of the Trenton Federalist. It read "in Howell, Monmouth County on morning of 15th inst Ananiah Gifford aged 94 years."

Mary HERBERT was born in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Isaac HERBERT left a will dated 4 Dec 1773 (the will mentioned wife Freelove, son Henry, son Abraham, son Jacob, son Isaac, eldest daughter Mary Gifford, daughter Elizabeth, daughter Hannah Herbert, daughter Lydia Herbert, daughter Deborah Herbert, daughter Freelove Herbert, sometimes written as Herbert, sometimes written as Harbert). The will was proved on 8 Jul 1775 in Monmouth Co, NJ.87

Known children of Annaniah4 GIFFORD and Mary HERBERT were as follows:

23. Joshua4 GIFFORD (Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 18 Aug 1738 (maybe Jun and maybe 1737) in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.47,92 He married Amy JOHNSTON as her first husband. He died on 30 Nov 1800 (maybe 1 Nov) in present-day Allaire, Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92,93 He was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

There is conflicting evidence for the birth and death dates of Joshua GIFFORD. His gravestone says that he died 30 Nov 1800 at age 62-5-12. The Havens book says that he was born 18 Aug 1737 and died "the first day of November" 1800, but also quotes his grandson as saying that Joshua died in his 62nd year. Perhaps the age on the gravestone was hard to read and it should be 3 months instead of 5 months. Then both sources would agree on 18 Aug as his birthday. August would also make more sense if there had been an error due to the Quaker naming of months. 1738 wins 2 to 1 over 1737 as the birth year, and that year fits better with the birth dates of his nearest siblings. For his death date, perhaps "the first day" was misquoted and should be "the last day."

Joshua GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, from Stephen FRAZEE on 23 Mar 1769 (south side of Manasquan River, recorded 28 Jul 1800, the original deed was clarified on 29 Sep 1770, it included land "where the said Joshua Gifford and his father now dwells", Joshua was called Joshua Jr. singleman).48

Joshua GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War from Shrewsbury.57

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (75 acres of improved land and 50 acres of unimproved land, listed as Joshua Jr. while older cousin was alive).54

Joshua GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Samuel HARVEY on 3 Nov 1790 (north side of Manasquan River near Squancom, recorded Jul 1800).94

Joshua GIFFORD was a fellow bondsman for the administration of the estate of William GIFFORD on 14 Aug 1800 in Monmouth Co, NJ.

An inventory of the estate of Joshua GIFFORD was filed on 29 Dec 1800 in Monmouth Co, NJ, by Edward Patterson COOK and Ezekiel JOHNSTON (the final inventory was filed on 25 May 1801). Administration of the estate of Joshua GIFFORD was granted to Amy (JOHNSTON) GIFFORD on 24 Feb 1801 in Monmouth Co, NJ, with Stephen FRAZEE and Ezekiel JOHNSTON as fellowbondsman(men).95,96

In the Jul 1810 term of the Monmouth County Orphan's Court, Joshua GIFFORD's land was divided amog his 5 children, Annaniah GIFFORD, Amos GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Mary CONNETT (wife of Matthew), Sary GIFFORD. The minutes mention "Stephen Frazee and Amy his wife, late Amey Gifford, Admr. of Joshua Gifford, dec'd". Son Amos later bought out his siblings for most of the land south of the Manasquan River. Son Annaniah later bought out his siblings for the land north of the Manasquan River.97

Amy JOHNSTON was born on 10 Mar 1762 in New Jersey.92,88,98 Amy (JOHNSTON) GIFFORD married (second) Stephen FRAZEE, son of Stephen FRAZEE and Hannah GIFFORD. She died on 18 Dec 1851 in present-day Allaire, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, at age 89.92,93 She was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Amy (JOHNSTON) GIFFORD was probably closely related to the Ezekiel JOHNSTON mentioned in the probate records for her husband Joshua GIFFORD. Also, there was an Elisha JOHNSTON who married Amy DAVIS on 28 Oct 1755 in Monmouth County.

Amy (JOHNSTON) (GIFFORD) FRAZEE witnessed when Joshua GIFFORD sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Annaniah GIFFORD on 4 May 1812.99,100

Stephen FRAZEE appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Stephen FRAZEE, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 60-70).

Stephen FRAZEE appeared in the 1840 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Stephen FRAZEE, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 70-80).

Amy (JOHNSTON) (GIFFORD) FRAZEE appeared with James MILLS in the 1850 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (James MILLS 21, Anginette 22, Mary 3, Amy FRAZEE 88, all born NJ, next to Annaniah GIFFORD, James' age seems too low).

Known children of Joshua4 GIFFORD and Amy JOHNSTON were as follows:

24. Hannah4 GIFFORD (Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 26 Aug 1740 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.47 She married Stephen FRAZEE, son of Stephen FRAZEE and Sarah ALLEN, on 19 May 1765 in Christ Church, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.102 She died after 9 Jun 1797 in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.48

Stephen FRAZEE died after 9 Jun 1797 but before 3 Jun 1806 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.103,48

Stephen FRAZEE and his wife Hannah sold land in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, to Joshua GIFFORD on 23 Mar 1769 (south side of Manasquan River, recorded 28 Jul 1800, the original deed was clarified on 29 Sep 1770, it included land "where the said Joshua Gifford and his father now dwells", Joshua was called Joshua Jr. singleman).48

Known children of Hannah4 GIFFORD and Stephen FRAZEE were as follows:

25. Ann4 GIFFORD (Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born 7 Jan 1741/42 (maybe 17 Jan) in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. She was baptized on 24 Nov 1750 in Christ Church, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 She married Nathan DAVIS, son of William DAVIS, bond posted on 20 Jan 1761 in Monmouth Co, NJ.40 She died on 14 Oct 1820 in Salem, Harrison Co, VA (now WV), at age 78.

Nathan DAVIS was born on 9 May 1740 in Westerly, NJ. He died shortly before 17 Oct 1814 in Salem, Harrison Co, VA (now WV).

Not too long after 28 Apr 1789, Nathan and Ann DAVIS moved to Harrison Co, VA (now WV), with the Seventh Day Baptists. Nathan had lost his Shrewsbury Tp land because of a bad debt.105,106

Nathan DAVIS has not been found yet in the 1790 census (the 1790 VA census was actually taken in 1782).

Known children of Ann4 GIFFORD and Nathan DAVIS were as follows:

26. William4 GIFFORD (Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa Jun 1743 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 He was baptized on 24 Nov 1750 in Christ Church, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 He married Deborah. He died shortly before 14 Aug 1800 in Dover (now maybe Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.107

William GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War as a Militia Volunteer prior to the first general militia muster in Jun 1776.57

William GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (50 acres of land in 1779 and 300 acres of improved land later on).54

Administration of the estate of William GIFFORD was granted to Deborah GIFFORD on 14 Aug 1800 in Monmouth Co, NJ, with Joshua GIFFORD and John SHERMAN as fellowbondsman(men). An inventory of the estate of William GIFFORD was filed on 20 Aug 1800 in Monmouth Co, NJ, by Timothy PAGE and Nathaniel DICKENSON.107

In May 1802, William GIFFORD's youngest daughter and her husband bought out the four older siblings for the land they inherited on the north side of the Manasquan River about 2 miles above the old bridge. This land was right next to land sold by William's brother Joseph in 1812. The land was originally purchased by William's father before 1767.108

Deborah died after 31 Mar 1808.108

Deborah GIFFORD and Mary GIFFORD witnessed when Benjamin GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS and Hannah (GIFFORD) HAGERMAN sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to John SHERMAN on 31 May 1802.108

Deborah GIFFORD may be the 70-80 year-old female living with John and Hannah HAGERMAN in the 1830 census.

Known children of William4 GIFFORD and Deborah were as follows:

27. Joseph4 GIFFORD (Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa Apr 1749 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 He was baptized on 24 Nov 1750 in Christ Church, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 He married Achsa HOLLOWAY (probably HOLLOWAY), daughter of John HOLLOWAY and Constant HANCOCK, before 2 May 1783.109 He died after 28 Apr 1812.110

Joseph GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War as a private in the Militia.57

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (householder until 1786, 30 or 35 acres of improved land from 1789 on).54

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).79

Joseph GIFFORD and his wife Achsa sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to William GRIFFITH on 23 Apr 1812 (an undivided half of land on north side of Manasquan River inherited from Joshua GIFFORD, recorded 29 Apr 1812, it is not known if Joseph owned the other undivided half or if it belonged to one of his brothers).110

Joseph and Achsa GIFFORD probably moved about 1812, but no further information has been found.

Achsa HOLLOWAY (probably HOLLOWAY) died after 28 Apr 1812.110

Known children of Joseph4 GIFFORD and Achsa HOLLOWAY (probably HOLLOWAY) were:

28. Annaniah4 GIFFORD (Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in 1755 near Shark River, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 He was baptized on 23 Sep 1755 in Christ Church, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.15 He married Lydia FREEMAN, daughter of Asel FREEMAN and Mary MORRIS. He died shortly before 24 Apr 1815 in Ovid, Seneca Co, NY.111

Annaniah GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War as a private in the Militia. He also labored intermittently from Aug 1776 to June 1777 in the Pennsylvania Salt Works.57

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (householder until 1786, 50 acres of improved land from 1794 to 1797, listed as the son of Joshua from 1779 to 1781 ... printed accounts of the tax ratables show his entry as "son of John", but the original record in Trenton has "son of Joshua").54

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).79

Annaniah GIFFORD and his wife Lydia moved shortly before 1809 to Seneca Co, NY.

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Ovid, Seneca Co, NY, from Jonathan STOUT on 2 Sep 1809 (52 acres, lot 100, recorded 17 Sep 1811, Annaniah was listed as from Ulysses).112

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Ulysses Tp, Seneca Co, NY, (Ananiah GIFFORD, 1 male age 16-26, 2 males age 26-45, 1 male age 45+, 2 females age 0-10, 1 female age 45+, the town of Ovid was in Ulysses Township).

Administration of the estate of Annaniah GIFFORD was granted to Joshua GIFFORD on 24 Apr 1815 in Seneca Co, NY, (Annaniah was listed as "late of Ovid" and Joshua was listed as from Ovid, the petition for probate mentioned "wearing apparel of Lydia Gifford" and "property left to the little girls").111

On 11 Nov 1818, the Sheriff of Seneca County sold an undivided 5/7 of the 52 acres that had belonged to Annaniah GIFFORD. The land was sold for payment of debts of Lewis HALSEY and Luther S. JAGGER. One of the other 1/7 portions had been sold by Asel F. GIFFORD in 1817. No land record has been found for the remaining 1/7.

The fact that the above land was divided into sevenths indicates that Annaniah probably had 6 sons and the 2 young daughters (at that time daughters usually received a half share). This agrees nicely with a family legend that 4 brothers moved West (John and Asel staying in Monmouth Co).

Lydia FREEMAN was born on 22 Jan 1761 in Monmouth Co, NJ.64 She died after 24 Apr 1815.

Known children of Annaniah4 GIFFORD and Lydia FREEMAN were as follows:

29. William4 GIFFORD (Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Margaret MEIRS, bond posted on 11 Feb 1763 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (fellow bondsman Daniel KETCHAM).

William GIFFORD is listed as the son of Benoni (Benjamin) because he was probably born too early to be the son of Abraham. Benjamin and Abraham are the only GIFFORDs listed as freeholders in 1748 who could be the father of William. William's father, however, could have died before 1748.

The William GIFFORD who married Margaret MEIRS in 1763 may not be the William GIFFORD of Deerfield. But there is good circumstantial evidence that they are the same person. William of Deerfield had a son named Job and a grandson named Joshua. William who married Margaret MEIRS had a brother named Job and an uncle named Joshua. Job and Joshua were fairly rare names back in early NJ. Also, no records for William and Margaret have been found in Monmouth Co after their marriage.

William GIFFORD of Deerfield could be the same person as the William GIFFORD of Springfield.

William GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Deerfield Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, in 1773.

William GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1793 census.

Margaret MEIRS was probably a sister of John MEIRS of Dover Township.

Known children of William4 GIFFORD and Margaret MEIRS were as follows:

30. Job4 GIFFORD (Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Mary JEFFERY, daughter of John JEFFERY and Elizabeth ALLEN, as her first husband. He died probably between 1797 and 1805 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Job GIFFORD is listed as a son of Benoni/Benjamin because he had a son named Benjamin.

Job GIFFORD probably married Mary JEFFERY. Mary was married to a GIFFORD in 1798 and to Robert MORRIS in 1806. Job is the only known GIFFORD of the right age who could have died before 1806 and whose wife is otherwise unknown.

Job GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (21 acres of improved land).54

Mary JEFFERY was born in the mid to late 1750s in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. Mary (JEFFERY) GIFFORD married (second) Robert MORRIS between 1798 and 1806.

Known children of Job4 GIFFORD and Mary JEFFERY were:

31. John4 GIFFORD (Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Mary JACOBS, daughter of Jacob JACOBS and Hannah JOHNSON, in Monongalia (now Harrison) Co, VA (now WV). He died on 19 Oct 1825 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV).

DNA testing of living descendants of John GIFFORD has shown that he was a great-grandson of the original Annaniah GIFFORD of Monmouth Co, NJ. John is listed as a son of Benoni/Benjamin for the following reasons: 1) Mary JACOBS parents were married in Monmouth Co, 2) Benjamin is the best fit among the names of John's oldest sons, 3) John had a son named Job, 4) John had a daughter named Margaret.

Members of the JACOBS family lived in Mason Co, KY (see Elisha GIFFORD) and Adams Co, OH (see Peregrine Pickle GIFFORD).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Monongalia Co, VA, (John GIFFORD, 5 people, this census was actually taken in 1782 and Harrison Co was not created until Jul 1784).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Harrison Co, VA, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 2 males 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, indexed as John GEFFERS).

John and Mary GIFFORD were probably living with their son William in Harrison Co, VA, at the time of the 1820 census.

Mary JACOBS was born on 14 Dec 1761 in Monmouth Co, NJ. She died on 24 Mar 1825 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), at age 63.

Known children of John4 GIFFORD and Mary JACOBS were as follows:

32. Joseph O.4 GIFFORD (Obadiah3, Joseph2, Annaniah1) was born before Apr 1749 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married (first) an unknown person before 1779. He married (second) Mary BREWER on 5 Jul 1797 in Methodist Episcopal Church, Monmouth Co, NJ. He died shortly before 22 Mar 1813 in Freehold Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Joseph O. GIFFORD was born before Apr 1749 because his cousin Joseph GIFFORD (born about Apr 1749) was listed as Jr. in the tax ratables.

Joseph O. GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1797 (between 8 and 12 acres, listed as the son of Obadiah).54

Administration of the estate of Joseph O. GIFFORD was granted to Mary (BREWER) GIFFORD before 22 Mar 1813 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (the date was listed as on or before 22 Mar 1813). An inventory of the estate of Joseph O. GIFFORD was filed on 22 Mar 1813 in Monmouth Co, NJ, by William LIPPINCOTT and John LIPPINCOTT. John LIPPINCOTT was/were appointed guardian(s) of Elizabeth GIFFORD, the minor child(ren) of Joseph O. GIFFORD, on 30 Jan 1817 in Monmouth Co, NJ.

There were no known children of Joseph O.4 GIFFORD and the unknown spouse mentioned above.
Known children of Joseph O.4 GIFFORD and Mary BREWER are:

33. Zilpha4 GIFFORD (Annaniah3, John2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. She married Joseph BURDGE, son of Jonathan BURDGE and Mary ELLISON, as his first wife on 23 Jan 1765 in Christ Church, Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (bond posted 21 Jan in Monmouth Co). She died between 1773 and 1776 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

A Zilpha GIFFORD and William LEA posted a marriage bond on 1 Jun 1763 in Monmouth Co. Was this the same Zilpha, or was it a cousin of hers?114

The children below are all listed with Zilpha GIFFORD as their mother, but if Joseph had a second wife Anne, one or two of the children were probably by Anne.

Joseph BURDGE married (second) Anne (or was Anne a nickname for Zilpha?). He died shortly before 27 Aug 1782 in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Joseph BURDGE was named executor in the will of John GIFFORD dated 2 Apr 1773 (the will mentioned wife Lydia, nephew John BURDGE (son of Joseph BURDGE Jr.), sisters Zilpha, Hannah, Phebe).

Joseph BURDGE of Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, left a will dated 18 Aug 1777 (the will mentioned wife Anne, daughters Sarah, Mary, Hannah, Zilpha (at least 3 under age), sons Nathan and John (both under 14), "legacy left to my son John by his uncle John Gifford", Joseph was referred to as Joseph Jr). The will was proved on 27 Aug 1782 in Monmouth Co, NJ.115

Known children of Zilpha4 GIFFORD and Joseph BURDGE were as follows:

34. Hannah4 GIFFORD (Annaniah3, John2, Annaniah1) was born in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. She married Joseph BARTLETT, son of Joseph BARTLETT, bond posted on 5 Apr 1766 in Monmouth Co, NJ.117

Joseph BARTLETT was born probably in Stafford Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He died on 7 Dec 1788 in Stafford Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.118

Joseph BARTLETT was named executor in the will of John GIFFORD dated 2 Apr 1773 (the will mentioned wife Lydia, nephew John BURDGE (son of Joseph BURDGE Jr.), sisters Zilpha, Hannah, Phebe).

Joseph BARTLETT of Stafford Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, left a will dated 24 Feb 1777, with Nathan BARTLETT and Hannah (GIFFORD) BARTLETT named as executor(s) (the will mentioned wife Hannah, son John (under 21), daughters Phebe (under 18), Mary (under 18), Rachel, Mabel, brother Nathan Bartlett, Joseph was referred to as Jr). The will was proved on 18 Mar 1789 in Monmouth Co, NJ.119,120

Known children of Hannah4 GIFFORD and Joseph BARTLETT were as follows:

35. Isaac4 GIFFORD (Joseph3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born on 19 Apr 1745 in New Jersey.122 He married Elizabeth.123 He died on 31 Aug 1823 in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, at age 78.124 He was buried in Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Cemetery, Lack Tp, Juniata Co, PA.124

Isaac GIFFORD is placed as a son of Joseph GIFFORD because he was from Piscataway, NJ.

Isaac GIFFORD supposedly moved about 1765 from Piscataway, NJ, to the Black Log Mountain area of South Central Pennsylvania. However, the death record for his son Joseph says that Joseph was born in 1769 in New Jersey. And census records show that his son Isaac was born in 1772 in New Jersey. Isaac probably moved to Pennsylvania about the time of the Revolutionary War, maybe to keep his family away from the fighting.125

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Fannett Tp, Franklin Co, PA, in 1786 (Fannett Tp was right near what became Huntingdon Co in 1787).126

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Huntingdon Co, PA, in 1788.127

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Huntingdon Co, PA, (Isaack GIFFORD, 3 males 16+, 1 female).

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Dublin Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Isaac GIFFORD, 2 males 26-45, 1 male 45+, 1 female 45+).

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Dublin Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (T.? GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+).

Isaac GIFFORD appeared with Isaac GIFFORD in the 1820 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Isaac GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 2 males 45+, 4 females 0-10, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Elizabeth was born on 12 Aug 1750.122 She died in 1841 in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA.124 She was buried in Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Cemetery, Lack Tp, Juniata Co, PA.124

Elizabeth's maiden name may start with an M.69

Elizabeth M. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Elizabeth GIFFORD, 1 female 80-90).

Elizabeth M. GIFFORD appeared with Thomas H. CISNEY in the 1840 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Thomas SCISNEY, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 90-100, this was the only 90-100 year old woman in Tell Tp or Shirley Tp).

Known children of Isaac4 GIFFORD and Elizabeth were as follows:

36. Elisha4 GIFFORD ((Elisha's father)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in the 1740s in New Jersey. He married (first) ? He married (second) Anna JONES on 26 Nov 1794 in Mason Co, KY.69 He married (third) Priscilla (LOEW or LEE) on 10 Dec 1810. He died in 1816 in Mason Co, KY.

DNA testing of living descendants of Elisha GIFFORD has shown that he was a great-grandson of the original Annaniah GIFFORD of Monmouth Co, NJ. Because he gave one of his sons the unusual name Timothy, he was probably closely related to James and Timothy and Joseph GIFFORD of Gloucester Co, NJ.

Elisha GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War from Middletown, NJ.57

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Middletown Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1779 and 1789 (householder 1779-1780, 300 acres of land 1784-1787, householder 1789).54

Elisha GIFFORD may have moved to PA for a short time before settling in Mason Co, KY. One census record has his son Elijah born in PA. This would match the migration pattern of Elisha's probable relatives Pickle GIFFORD and James GIFFORD.

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Mason Co, KY, in 1800 (Elisha GIFFORD).

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Mason Co, KY, (Elisha GIFFORD Sr., 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Elisha GIFFORD of Mason Co, KY, left a will dated 9 Oct 1814 (the will mentioned wife Presilla, Joseph GIFFORD, Timothy GIFFORD, Elisha GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Elijah GIFFORD, "three of my children" Jonathan GIFFORD and Elizabeth GIFFORD and Hiram GIFFORD). The will was proved in Jun 1816 in Mason Co, KY.

Known children of Elisha4 GIFFORD and ? were as follows:
Known children of Elisha4 GIFFORD and Anna JONES were as follows:
There were no known children of Elisha4 GIFFORD and Priscilla (LOEW or LEE).

37. Elizabeth4 GIFFORD ((Elizabeth TILTON's father)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born on 23 Oct 1739 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.75 She married John TILTON, son of Thomas TILTON and Faith LAWRENCE, on 23 Jul 1766.75 She died on 28 Feb 1813 at age 73.75

John TILTON was born on 5 May 1739 in Monmouth Co, NJ.64 He died on 9 Mar 1824 at age 84.75

Known children of Elizabeth4 GIFFORD and John TILTON were as follows:

38. James4 GIFFORD ((Timothy and James and Joseph's father)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in 1755 in New Jersey.128 He married (first) an unknown person. He married (second) Susannah FALCONER, daughter of Samuel FALCONER and Elizabeth NEWKIRK. He died on 6 Oct 1829 in Wadsworth Tp, Medina Co, OH.128

James GIFFORD served in the Revolutionary War as a Private from Gloucester Co. The DAR Patriot Index has a James GIFFORD serving from MD, but no record has been found of any GIFFORD family in MD at that time. This probably happened because the FALCONER family had ties to MD.45

James GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for (Great) Egg Harbor Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, between 1778 and 1785 (listed as James Jr., near Timothy and Joseph, there was both a James Sr. and a James Jr. from 1778 to 1785).68

James GIFFORD appeared in the 1790 US census in Hanover Tp, Washington Co, PA, (James GIFFORD, 1 male 16+, 1 male under 16, 3 females).

James GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Hanover Tp, Washington Co, PA, in 1793.

James GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Hanover Tp, Washington Co, PA, in 1798.

No James GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1800 census in Pennsylvania.

James GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Cumberland Co, NJ, (James GIFFORD, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+).

James GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Downe Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, in Jun 1803.

The James GIFFORD of Cumberland Co, NJ, could be a different James.

James GIFFORD moved circa 1805 to Canfield Tp, Trumbull (now Mahoning), OH.

One source says that James GIFFORD married Susan JOHNSTON in 1805 in OH. Did Susannah FALCONER have a first husband named JOHNSTON?

James GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Trumbull Co, OH, in between 1806 and 1809.

James GIFFORD was a bondsman when Stephen SHIPMAN married Eleanor (STURGEON) GIFFORD as her second husband on 5 Dec 1808 in Shelby Co, KY. This could be a different James GIFFORD, but a much younger man would probably not be given the responsibility of being a bondsman.

James GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Wadsworth Tp, Medina Co, OH, (James GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 45+).

Known children of James4 GIFFORD and the unknown spouse mentioned above include:
Susannah FALCONER was born circa 1771 in North Carolina (maybe Maryland).71 She died after the 1850 census in Wadsworth Tp, Medina Co, OH.

Susannah FALCONER was from West Fallowfield, Washington Co, PA.

One of Susannah (FALCONER) GIFFORD's sisters, Ann (FALCONER) SMEDLEY, was living in Adams Co, OH, in 1820, Lawrence Co, OH, in 1830, and Scioto Co, OH, in 1840. One of her brothers, Samuel FALCONER, was living in Wadsworth Tp, Medina Co, OH, in 1830.

Susannah (FALCONER) GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Wadsworth Tp, Medina Co, OH, (Susanna GIFFORD, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 50-60).

Susannah (FALCONER) GIFFORD appeared with Jefferson GIFFORD in the 1850 US census in Wadsworth Tp, Medina Co, OH, (Jefferson GIFFORD age 39 born OH, Elizabeth 35 PA, Susan 15 OH, Aaron 13 OH, Franklin 11 OH, Margette 8 OH, James 4 OH, William 8/12 OH, Susan 79 NC).

Known children of James4 GIFFORD and Susannah FALCONER were as follows:

39. James4 GIFFORD ((South New Jersey)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born before 1748 in New Jersey. He married Sarah SMITH. He probably died shortly after 1792 near Tuckahoe, Weymouth (now Estell Manor) Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ.68

James GIFFORD of Tuckahoe could be the son of Josiah (Joseph) GIFFORD. He is the best fit among all of the James GIFFORDs.

James GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for (Great) Egg Harbor Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, between 1773 and 1792 (living in Tuckahoe ... back then, Tuckahoe was across the river and north of the present-day town of Tuckahoe).68

James GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1793 census (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

Sarah SMITH was probably the daughter or sister of the Elias SMITH whose will was probated in 1806.

Known children of James4 GIFFORD and Sarah SMITH were as follows:

40. John4 GIFFORD ((South New Jersey)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1775 in New Jersey. He married (first) Polly LOOMIS on 3 Feb 1797 in Deerfield Presbyterian Church, Deerfield Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, (both from Maurice River).74,44 He married (second) Anna GARRISON on 23 Sep 1802 in Cumberland Co, NJ, (John from Millville, Anna from Pittsgrove).74 He died after the 1850 census in Cumberland Co, NJ.

John GIFFORD may be a son of James because he lived in Downe Tp. There could actually be 2 different John GIFFORDs.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Maurice River Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

John GIFFORD was living in 1797 in Maurice River Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ.

John GIFFORD was living in 1802 in Millville Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ.

John GIFFORD bought land in Millville Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, on 17 Jul 1809 (sold in 1811).130

John GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Millville Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, in Aug 1810.

John GIFFORD sold land in Millville Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, on 17 Aug 1811 (purchased in 1809, John GIFFORD listed in 1811 as from Upper Tp, Cape May Co, NJ).131

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Downe Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, (John GIFFORD, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Maurice River Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

John GIFFORD appeared with William GIFFORD in the 1850 US census in Millville Tp, Cumberland Co, NJ, (William GIFFORD 30, Susan 25, John 75, Thomas 6, all born NJ).

One of the unknown sons was John M. GIFFORD, who was mentioned as deceased in an 1838 land record.

There were no known children of John4 GIFFORD and Polly LOOMIS.
Anna GARRISON was born between 1780 and 1785 probably in Pittsgrove Tp, Salem Co, NJ.71

Anna GARRISON was closely related to the William GARRISON and Stephen GARRISON mentioned in an 1838 Millville Tp land record.

Known children of John4 GIFFORD and Anna GARRISON were as follows:

41. Jonathan4 GIFFORD ((South New Jersey)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born between 1781 and 1782 in New Jersey. He married Mary.

Jonathan GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1820 census.

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Byberry Tp, Philadelphia Co, PA, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Byberry Tp, Philadelphia Co, PA, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Byberry Tp, Philadelphia Co, PA, (Jonathan GIFFORD 68 NJ, Mary 57 NJ, Charlotte 20 PA, Margaret 16 PA).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in 23rd Ward, Philadelphia, PA, (Jonathan GIFFORD 79 NJ, Mary 68 NJ, Charlotte 31 PA).

Mary was born circa 1793 in New Jersey.

Known children of Jonathan4 GIFFORD and Mary were as follows:

42. John4 GIFFORD ((South New Jersey)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born between 1795 and 1798 in New Jersey.71 He married Anna.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in St. George Hundred, New Castle Co, DE, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 0 or 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50).

John GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1840 census.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Middletown, New Castle Co, DE, (John GIFFORD age 55 born NJ, Anna 61 NJ, Charley 16 NJ, Richard SMITH 30 DE, Martha M. SMITH 26 DE, Elihu SMITH 2 DE, William SMITH 5/12 DE).

There was a Norman GIFFORD in New Castle Co, DE, in the 1850 census, age 30, born NJ.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Delaware City, New Castle Co, DE, (John GIFFORD age 62 born NJ, Ann 71 NJ, Thomas 33 DE, Sarah 7 DE, Ann 11 DE).

Known children of John4 GIFFORD and Anna were as follows:

43. Thomas H.4 GIFFORD ((South New Jersey)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born between 1800 and 1810. He married Elizabeth.

Thomas H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (Thomas H. GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50).

Thomas H. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (Thomas H. GIFFORD age 48 born Guernay [?] Europe, Elisabeth 57 NJ, James M. 17 NJ, Margaret 16 NJ, Clark R. SCULL 11 NJ).

Thomas H. GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1860 census.

Thomas H. GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1870 census.

Elizabeth was born circa 1793 in New Jersey.

Known children of Thomas H.4 GIFFORD and Elizabeth were as follows:

44. William P.4 GIFFORD ((South New Jersey)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born between 1801 and 1807 in Weymouth Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. He married (first) an unknown person. He married (second) Margaret (CORSON) TROUT as her second husband.

The William GIFFORD who was the father of David and Charles may not be the same person as the William GIFFORD who married Margaret. But both were referred to at least once with the middle initial P.

William P. GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1840 census.

William P. GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (William GIFFORD 49, Margaret 39, Mark 7, Francis A. 5 male, Rebecca A. 2, Mary 10, all born NJ).

William P. GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Hamilton Tp (Weymouth PO), Atlantic Co, NJ, (William P. GIFFORD 53, Margaret 49, Asburn 15, Rebecca A. 12, Mark TROUT 16, all born NJ).

Known children of William P.4 GIFFORD and the unknown spouse mentioned above include:
Margaret CORSON was born circa 1811 in New Jersey. She married (first) John TROUT on 18 Oct 1828.24

Known children of William P.4 GIFFORD and Margaret CORSON were as follows:



Generation Five


45. Thomas5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 15 Oct 1760 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 He married Mary (MATHIS) SOPER, daughter of Jeremiah MATHIS and Hannah ANDREWS, as her second husband on 19 Nov 1789 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.133,134 He died on 27 Dec 1837 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 77.

Thomas GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

Thomas GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, between 1795 and 1813.42

Thomas GIFFORD was probably the 70-80 year-old male listed with Isaac GIFFORD in the 1830 census.

An obituary for Thomas GIFFORD appeared in the 4 Jan 1838 issue of the Mount Holly Mirror. It read "Thomas Giffard, near Tuckerton, on 27th ult., aged 77 years, a respectable member of the Society of Friends."

An obituary for Thomas GIFFORD appeared in the Camden Mail.84

The estate of Thomas GIFFORD was probated on 5 Feb 1838 in Burlington Co, NJ, (the record mentioned Isaac GIFFORD, Charles GIFFORD deceased?, Mary Elizabeth SLEEPER, Ambrozia Aurelia GIFFORD, Hannah Sarah Jane GIFFORD, Frances J. GIFFORD, Thomas was listed as from Little Egg Harbor Tp).78

Mary MATHIS married (first) Reuben SOPER. She died before the 1830 census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

Known children of Thomas5 GIFFORD and Mary MATHIS were as follows:

46. Hannah5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 7 Jul 1762 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 She married Joshua PEACOCK, son of John PEACOCK and Susannah, in 1788 in Evesham Tp, Burlington Co, NJ. She died after Mar 1823 probably in Berlin Tp, Gloucester (now Camden) Co, NJ.

Joshua PEACOCK was born on 22 Nov 1758 probably in Evesham or New Freedom Tp, NJ. He died on 14 Feb 1848 probably in Berlin Tp, Gloucester (now Camden) Co, NJ, at age 89.

Joshua PEACOCK and his wife Hannah moved circa 1797 to Berlin Tp, Gloucester (now Camden) Co, NJ.

Known children of Hannah5 GIFFORD and Joshua PEACOCK were as follows:

47. Ann5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 28 Sep 1764 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 She married Isaac DUKEMINEER on 8 Mar 1796 in Gloucester Co, NJ. She died after her husband in Waynesville, Warren Co, OH. She was buried in Waynesville, Warren Co, OH.

Isaac DUKEMINEER was born on 30 Oct 1762. He died after the 1830 census in Waynesville, Warren Co, OH.

Isaac DUKEMINEER and his wife Ann moved in 1806 to Waynesville, Warren Co, OH.

Known children of Ann5 GIFFORD and Isaac DUKEMINEER were as follows:

48. Catharine5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 24 Feb 1767 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 She married Jacob FAMULENER between 1788 and 1791. She died in 1833 probably in Ohio.116

Catharine GIFFORD moved on 14 Dec 1786 to Evesham Tp, Burlington Co, NJ.135

Jacob FAMULENER was born between 1760 and 1770. He died in Oct 1831 in Ohio.

Jacob FAMULENER and his wife Catharine moved between 1804 and 1805 to Green Tp, Ross Co, OH.

Known children of Catharine5 GIFFORD and Jacob FAMULENER were as follows:

49. Elizabeth5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 24 Feb 1770 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 She married Eli CRAMER, son of Caleb CRAMER. She died before 24 Mar 1823.

Known children of Elizabeth5 GIFFORD and Eli CRAMER were as follows:

50. William5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 29 May 1772 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 He married Hannah BRADDOCK, daughter of Rehoboam BRADDOCK and Jemima DARNELL, on 27 Jan 1797 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co, NJ.26 He died on 28 Dec 1863 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 91. He was buried in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ.

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

William GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, between 1795 and 1813.42

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (William GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 50-60, who are the 3 youngest males?).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (William GIFFORD, 2 males 10-15, 2 males 20-30, 1 female 60-70, there probably should be a '1' in the male 60-70 column ... no other William GIFFORD fits here).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in (Little) Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (William GIFFORD 77, Hannah 76, William 22, Eli 18, Hannah 16, all born NJ).

William GIFFORD of Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, left a will dated 1 Jul 1857 (the will mentioned son Thomas, son John D., daughter Ann E. FRENCH, daughter Jemima COLLINS, grandson Elton GIFFORD, granddaughter Jemima Ann GIFFORD, son Jonathan (deceased, widow Esther), heirs of Rehoboam B. GIFFORD, heirs of Job B. GIFFORD, daughter-in-law Ann GIFFORD). The will was proved on 12 Jan 1864 in Burlington Co, NJ.

Hannah BRADDOCK was born on 15 Sep 1772 in Medford Tp, Burlington Co, NJ. She died on 1 Jul 1851 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 78. She was buried in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ.

Known children of William5 GIFFORD and Hannah BRADDOCK were as follows:

51. Jonathan5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in 1778 (19 Jun or 19 Jul) in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 He married Malissa ANDREWS, daughter of Isaac ANDREWS and Hannah JOHNSTON, on 19 Jul 1801 in Burlington Co, NJ. He died on 1 Oct 1854 in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, between 1802 and 1813.42

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 2 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Jonathan GIFFORD, 1 or 2 males 15-20, 1 or 2 males 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 15-20 maybe 10-15, 1 female 60-70, Jonathan listed three times!).

Jonathan GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in (Little) Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Jonathan GIFFORD 71, Malissa 74, Isaac 24, all born NJ).

Malissa ANDREWS was born on 31 Dec 1775 in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ. She died in 1861 (14 Jan or 14 Feb) in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

Known children of Jonathan5 GIFFORD and Malissa ANDREWS were as follows:

52. Joshua5 GIFFORD (Jonathan4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 1 Nov 1782 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 He married Elizabeth MOTT on 21 Apr 1805 in Mt. Holly, Burlington Co, NJ, (maybe 2 Apr).26 He probably died in 1806 or 1807 in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington (now Ocean) Co, NJ.42

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, between 1805 and 1806.42

Elizabeth MOTT was born circa 1778 in New Jersey.71 She died after the 1860 census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ.71

Elizabeth may be the Elizabeth GIFFORD listed in the 1830 census in Egg Harbor Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ.

Elizabeth (MOTT) GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in (Little) Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Elizabeth GIFFORD age 72, Joshua GARISON 20, Samuel GARISON 18, David GARISON 15, all born NJ).

Known children of Joshua5 GIFFORD and Elizabeth MOTT were:

53. Lionel5 GIFFORD (Benjamin4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1775 in Port Republic, Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. He married Jerusha ADAMS on 16 Sep 1798 in Gloucester Co, NJ. He died on 18 Mar 1859 in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ.

Lionel GIFFORD was granted administration of the estate of Benjamin GIFFORD on 18 Mar 1799 in Gloucester Co, NJ, with Jeremiah ADAMS and Isaac HIGBEE as fellowbondsman(men).81

Lionel GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Galloway Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, in 1802 (listed as Linard, 25 acres, near Benajah).68

Lionel GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Galloway Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, (Alinel GIFFIARD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Lionel GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Galloway Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (Lenial GIFFORD, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70, next to Benjamin).

Lionel GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Galloway Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (Lynel GIFFORD 75 NJ, Phebe 29 NJ).

Jerusha ADAMS was born between 1770 and 1780 probably in Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. She died between 1840 and 1850 in Galloway Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ.

Known children of Lionel5 GIFFORD and Jerusha ADAMS were as follows:

54. Sarah5 GIFFORD (Benjamin4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1784 in Port Republic, Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. She married William GASKILL.

Known children of Sarah5 GIFFORD and William GASKILL were as follows:

55. Aaron5 GIFFORD (Benjamin4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1789 in Port Republic, Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. He married Susan PRICE, daughter of John PRICE and Susan. He died circa 1855 in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ.

The boundaries between Galloway Tp and Egg Harbor Tp may have changed.

Aaron GIFFORD was living in 1820 in Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ.

Aaron GIFFORD was living in 1826 in Egg Harbor Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ, . The boundary between Galloway Tp and Egg Harbor Tp may have changed.

Aaron GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Egg Harbor Tp, Gloucester Co, NJ, (Aaron GIFFIARD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 2 females 40-50, next to Elizabeth GIFFIARD).

Aaron GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (Aaron GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 50-60).

Aaron GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ, (Aaron GIFFORD 60 NJ).

Susan PRICE was born circa 1784. She died on 2 Dec 1849 in Egg Harbor Tp, Atlantic Co, NJ.

Known children of Aaron5 GIFFORD and Susan PRICE were as follows:

56. Michel5 GIFFORD (Benjamin4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1791 in Port Republic, Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ. She married Thomas STANTON.

Michel GIFFORD appeared with Morford HORNER in the 1850 US census in (Little) Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Mofford HORNER 46, Mary 42, Peter G. 21, Charles H. 17, Edward A. 15, Mary E. 13, Albert J. 1, Michel STANTON 59).

Known children of Michel5 GIFFORD and Thomas STANTON were as follows:

57. Mary5 GIFFORD (Benjamin4, William3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1795 in Port Republic, Galloway Tp, Gloucester (now Atlantic) Co, NJ.71 She married Ziba MATHIS, son of Nehemiah MATHIS and Elizabeth CRANMER, as his second wife after 1819.136

Mary (GIFFORD) MATHIS appeared in the 1850 US census in (Little) Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Mary MATHIS age 55, Robert 22, both born NJ, next to Alfred and Harriet MATHIS).

Ziba MATHIS116 married (first) Elizabeth CRANMER.

Ziba MATHIS appeared in the 1830 US census in Little Egg Harbor Tp, Burlington Co, NJ, (Ziba MATHIS, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40).

Ziba MATHIS has not been found yet in the 1840 census.

Known children of Mary5 GIFFORD and Ziba MATHIS were as follows:

58. John5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 30 Sep 1759 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.88 He married Faithful between 1789 and 1794.54 He died on 2 Sep 1828 in Howell (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, at age 68.92 He was buried in Burying Ground between Farmingdale and Squankum, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

The NEHGR William GIFFORD article lists John GIFFORD as a son of Edward GIFFORD. No mention of an Edward GIFFORD has been found in any original records.

John GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1789 and 1797 (single man in 1789, 50 acres of improved land from 1794 to 1797).54

Annaniah GIFFORD and John GIFFORD bought land in Shrewsbury (now Wall) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Joel WOOLLEY on 17 Feb 1792 (108 acres, west side of Mingamahone Brook).85

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (next to Viah GIFFORD, this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

John GIFFORD and his wife Faithful sold land in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, to John HAGERMAN on 18 Mar 1815 (12 acres, between Mosquito Cove (Silver Bay) and Kettle Creek, recorded 15 May 1815, this land was directly opposite to the SW corner of a tract of land sold by Annaniah and Phebe GIFFORD in 1801).137

An inventory of the estate of John GIFFORD was filed on 25 Sep 1828 in Monmouth Co, NJ, by David METLER and Wade LITTLE. Administration of the estate of John GIFFORD was granted to John S. FORMAN on 25 Sep 1828 in Monmouth Co, NJ.138

Faithful was born on 23 Jan 1757.88 She died on 6 Jul 1841 in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, at age 84.92 She was buried in Burying Ground between Farmingdale and Squankum, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

John S. FORMAN, Sarah (GIFFORD) FORMAN and Faithful GIFFORD sold land in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, to John HURLEY on 25 Apr 1829 (near Kettle Creek, acknowledged 27 Apr 1829 by John and Sarah and Faithful, recorded 5 Jun 1829, Faithful was referred to as Faithful Gifford widow of John Gifford).139

Faithful GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Faithful GIFFORD, 1 female 70-80, near Amos, Annania, Joshua).

Faithful GIFFORD was probably the 80-90 year old female living with John and Sarah FORMAN at the time of the 1840 census.

Known children of John5 GIFFORD and Faithful were:

59. Deborah5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1761 and 1762 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. She married Ezekiel FIELDER, son of Rice FIELDER and Elizabeth WOOLLEY.141

NOTE: Deborah GIFFORD may not be a daughter of Annaniah GIFFORD and Mary HERBERT.

Deborah GIFFORD is listed as a daughter of Annaniah GIFFORD and Mary HERBERT because of the names Herbert, Deborah, and Isaac.

Ezekiel FIELDER was born on 14 Sep 1762 in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.142,24

The estate of Ezekiel FIELDER was probated in 1822 in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of Deborah5 GIFFORD and Ezekiel FIELDER were as follows:

60. Annaniah5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in 1773 (8 Oct or 9 Nov) in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Phebe WARDELL, daughter of Solomon WARDELL and (Patience ANDERSON or Charity EMMONS), probably in 1796 in Monmouth Co, NJ. He died on 9 Jan 1854 near Fairview, Union Tp, Rush Co, IN. He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Union Tp, Rush Co, IN.

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Viah GIFFORD, next to John GIFFORD, this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, from Jonathan FORMAN on 1 Sep 1794 (7 1/2 acres, between Mosquito Cove (Silver Bay) and Kettle Creek).143

Annaniah GIFFORD and his wife Phebe sold land in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, to Joseph STILLWELL on 30 Mar 1801 (7 1/2 acres, between Mosquito Cove (Silver Bay) and Kettle Creek, recorded 3 Apr 1801, Annaniah was listed as from Howell Tp).143

Annaniah GIFFORD and his wife Phebe moved between 1801 and 1802 to Cayuga (now Seneca) Co, NY, (their son James was born about 1803 in New York).

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Hector, Seneca (now Schuyler) Co, NY, from Lewis JOHNSTON on 13 Dec 1806 (51 acres, lot 86, recorded 7 Jun 1808, Annaniah was listed as from the town of Hector).144

Annaniah GIFFORD sold land in Hector, Seneca (now Schuyler) Co, NY, to Joseph BENNETT on 5 Oct 1809 (51 acres, lot 86, recorded 10 Oct 1809, Annaniah was listed as from the town of Ovid).145

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Ulysses Tp, Seneca Co, NY, (Ananias GIFFORD Jr., 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45. It looks like the census has the 0-10 children reversed).

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Ovid (now Covert), Seneca Co, NY, from Elnathan WINANS on 25 Dec 1811 (29 acres, lot 62, recorded 10 Mar 1818 in Tompkins County, Annaniah was listed as from the town of Ovid).146

Annaniah GIFFORD was mentioned in a boundary when John GIFFORD sold land in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, to John HAGERMAN on 18 Mar 1815.137

Annaniah GIFFORD sold land in Ovid (now Covert), Seneca Co, NY, to James JEFFERY on 2 Dec 1817 (29 acres, lot 62, recorded 10 Mar 1818 in Tompkins County, Annaniah was listed as from the town of Covert, Covert was formed in 1817 from part of Ovid).147

In 1818, Annaniah and Phebe GIFFORD moved West, first to Newtown, Hamilton Co, OH, and then to Harrison Tp, Fayette Co, IN. They probably moved to Fayette Co just before the 1820 census because their daughter was married in Hamilton Co on 23 Feb 1820. Some sources say they moved West as early as 1815, but their son Manly was born in New York in Sep 1816 and the Tompkins Co, NY land records also indicate a later move.148,149,150

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Harrison Tp, Fayette Co, IN, (Annaniah GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 45+, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Annaniah GIFFORD sold land in Union Tp (near Fairview), Rush Co, IN, in 1821.151

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Fayette Co, IN, (Ananiah GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Union Tp, Rush Co, IN, (Ananias GIFFORD, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Union Tp, Rush Co, IN, (Annaniah GIFFORD 76 NJ farmer, Sarah 40 NY).

Annaniah GIFFORD left a will dated 24 Oct 1853, with Thomas WALKER and Robartis HAYS named as executor(s) (the will mentioned daughter Sarah GIFFORD, daughter Mary HOOD, sons John, James, Ward, Noah, Manly, granddaughter Phebe Ann FRY, granddaughter Laura Ann WHEATLEY). The will was proved on 24 Jan 1854 in Rush Co, IN.152

Phebe WARDELL was born in 1779 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. She died circa 1839 in Union Tp, Rush Co, IN.

All original records have her name as just Phebe, not Phebe Ann or Floe Ann.

Known children of Annaniah5 GIFFORD and Phebe WARDELL were as follows:

61. Annaniah5 GIFFORD (Joshua4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 19 Feb 1786 in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.47 He married Elizabeth Morris BREWER, daughter of David BREWER and Ann, on 13 Jul 1808 in Monmouth Co, NJ. He died on 10 Apr 1872 in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, at age 86.92,47 He was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Annaniah GIFFORD was commissioned Deputy Surveyor in 1810.

Annaniah GIFFORD's name appeared many times in the Monmouth County land records, starting in 1811. Only the most important ones for genealogical research are listed below.

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Joshua GIFFORD on 4 May 1812 (Joshua's inheritance, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 14 Oct 1813, Joshua's wife Leah released her rights on 22 Apr 1817).99,100

Annaniah GIFFORD and his wife Elizabeth sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Amos GIFFORD on 26 Apr 1817 (Joshua's inheritance, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 22 Oct 1817).153

Annaniah GIFFORD bought land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Amos GIFFORD on 26 Apr 1817 (Amos's inheritance, north side of Manasquan River, recorded 23 Jul 1817).154

Annaniah GIFFORD bought his brother Joshua's inheritance on the south side of the Manasquan River and then swapped it for his brother Amos's inheritance on the north side of the Manasquan River.

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Annania GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, near Amos and Joshua).

Annaniah GIFFORD was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly between 1831 and 1836.155

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Annaniah GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 50-60).

Annaniah GIFFORD was one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Aug 1845 in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Annaniah GIFFORD was Postmaster between 1848 and 1858 in Allaire, Monmouth Co, NJ.156

Annaniah GIFFORD also served as Town Clerk and Assessor in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Annaniah GIFFORD 64, Elizabeth 64, John 30, Caroline 21, Charles 10 mo, not too far from the two John GIFFORDs).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Annaniah GIFFORD age 74 born NJ, Elisabeth 73 NJ, next to John B. GIFFORD).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared with John Brewer GIFFORD in the 1870 US census in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John B. GIFFORD 53, Caroline 45, Elisabeth 17, Jane 13, Charles 9, Frank 7, Anna 4, Annaniah 84, Sarah 11).

Administration of the estate of Annaniah GIFFORD was granted to John Brewer GIFFORD and Samuel Morris GIFFORD on 13 Jun 1872 in Monmouth Co, NJ.

Elizabeth Morris BREWER was born in 1786 (21 Jun or 22 Jun or 10 Aug). She died on 1 Sep 1860 in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.157 She was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Elizabeth Morris BREWER was from Point Pleasant, Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

Elizabeth Morris BREWER was probably a sister to the Isaac BREWER whose estate was probated in 1816.

Known children of Annaniah5 GIFFORD and Elizabeth Morris BREWER were as follows:

62. Joshua5 GIFFORD (Joshua4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 22 Sep 1787 in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.47,88 He married Leah JACKSON, daughter of William JACKSON and Ruth WOOLLEY, on 17 Jan 1807 in Monmouth Co, NJ.101 He died on 19 Nov 1836 in Howell (now Ocean) Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, at age 49.92 He was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Joshua GIFFORD sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Annaniah GIFFORD on 4 May 1812 (Joshua's inheritance, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 14 Oct 1813, Joshua's wife Leah released her rights on 22 Apr 1817).99,100

Joshua GIFFORD may have used the middle initial A. In 5 deeds from 1825, 1828, 1830, all involving Annaniah and Elizabeth GIFFORD, the witness was a Joshua A. GIFFORD. Joshua (born 1787, son of Joshua) was the only known adult Joshua GIFFORD living in Monmouth County in the 1820s. But when this Joshua was born, most people did not have middle names. If there was any confusion, a person was referred to either as Sr. or Jr., or with the middle initial of their father's name. So who was this Joshua A. GIFFORD? Could it possibly have been the minor son of Annaniah and Elizabeth? Or maybe Amos (born 1734) lived to adulthood and had a son named Joshua. No records have been found for this Amos GIFFORD or to indicate that there were any other Joshua GIFFORDs.

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Joshua GIFFORD, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40, near Amos and Annania).

Joshua GIFFORD was a witness when Annaniah GIFFORD sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Amos GIFFORD on 7 May 1830.104

Leah JACKSON was born on 18 Jan 1791 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92 She died in 1875 (8 Dec or 9 Dec).92 She was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Leah (JACKSON) GIFFORD was probably the 50-60 year old female living with William GIFFORD Jr. at the time of the 1840 census.

Leah (JACKSON) GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Leah GIFFORD 59, John 30, Margaret 24, Ann 6, Edgar 3, Ensley 1 son).

Leah (JACKSON) GIFFORD appeared with Samuel M. MOUNT in the 1860 US census in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Samuel MOUNT).

Leah (JACKSON) GIFFORD appeared with Samuel M. MOUNT in the 1870 US census in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Samuel MOUNT).

Known children of Joshua5 GIFFORD and Leah JACKSON were as follows:

63. Sarah5 GIFFORD (Joshua4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 11 May 1794 in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.47 She married John Lippincott WILBUR, son of John WILBUR and Elizabeth LIPPINCOTT. She died on 30 May 1858 maybe in Jersey City, Hudson Co, NJ, at age 64.24

John Lippincott WILBUR was born on 1 Nov 1785 maybe in Toms River, Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 He died on 9 Jan 1864 in Forked River, Union Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, at age 78.24 He was buried in Good Luck Cemetery, Forked River, Union Tp, Ocean Co, NJ.24

John Lippincott WILBUR and his wife Sarah sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Amos GIFFORD on 13 Nov 1827 (Sarah's inheritance, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 30 Jul 1829).158

John Lippincott WILBUR appeared in the 1830 US census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John WILBUR Jr., 2 males 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40).

John Lippincott WILBUR appeared in the 1840 US census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John L. WILBUR, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

John Lippincott WILBUR appeared in the 1850 US census in Union Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (John L. WILBERT 62 farmer, Sarah 55, Wm. T. 25 boatman, Angeline 21, Ananiah 18, Sarah 12, all born NJ).

Known children of Sarah5 GIFFORD and John Lippincott WILBUR were as follows:

64. Amos5 GIFFORD (Joshua4, Annaniah3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 21 Mar 1796 in Shrewsbury (now Brick) Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.47 He married (first) Mercy COOK, daughter of James COOK and Mercy, on 3 Jun 1818 in Methodist Independent Church, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.159,101 He married (second) Mary JOHNSTON on 28 May 1823 in Monmouth Co, NJ.101 He died on 20 Sep 1863 (maybe 21 Sep) in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ.92,47 He was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Amos GIFFORD bought land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Annaniah GIFFORD on 26 Apr 1817 (Joshua's inheritance, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 22 Oct 1817).153

Amos GIFFORD sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Annaniah GIFFORD on 26 Apr 1817 (Amos's inheritance, north side of Manasquan River, recorded 23 Jul 1817).154

Amos GIFFORD bought land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from John Lippincott WILBUR on 13 Nov 1827 (Sarah's inheritance, south side of Manasquan River, recorded 30 Jul 1829).158

Annaniah GIFFORD bought his brother Joshua's inheritance on the south side of the Manasquan River and then swapped it for his brother Amos's inheritance on the north side of the Manasquan River. Amos GIFFORD bought his sister Sarah (GIFFORD) WILBUR's inheritance on the south side of the Manasquan River (and probably also his sister Mary's inheritance).

Amos GIFFORD's name appeared many other times in the Monmouth County land records, starting in 1825.

Amos GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Amos GIFFORD, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, near Annania and Joshua).

Amos GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Amos GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40).

Amos GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (Amos GIFFORD 54, Mary 47, Emily 21, Amos 19, Sarah 16, Amy 14, Henry 12, Mary 9, Joshua 7, Rebecca 3, next to Benjamin GIFFORD).

Amos GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (Amos GIFFORD 64, Mary 57, Amy 24, Henry 21, Mary 19, Joshua 17, Rebecca 13, all born NJ, near Job GIFFORD).

Administration of the estate of Amos GIFFORD was granted to Amos A. GIFFORD and Mary (JOHNSTON) GIFFORD before 26 Oct 1863 in Ocean Co, NJ. The estate of Amos GIFFORD was probated on 26 Oct 1863 in Ocean Co, NJ, (the children were listed as Angeline ALLEN, Mercy HERBERT, Emily TILTON, Amos GIFFORD, Sarah TILTON, Mary GIFFORD, Amy GIFFORD, Henry GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD minor, Rebecca GIFFORD minor).

In December of 1863, Amos GIFFORD's land in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, was equally divided among his ten children: Angeline ALLEN (wife of Joseph ALLEN), Mary HERBERT (widow of John HERBERT), Emily TILTON (wife of Herbert TILTON), Amos GIFFORD, Sarah TILTON (widow of Joseph TILTON), Amy GIFFORD, Henry GIFFORD, Mary GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD (minor), Rebecca GIFFORD (minor).

Known children of Amos5 GIFFORD and Mercy COOK were:
Mary JOHNSTON was born on 16 Aug 1803 in New Jersey.88 She died on 21 Jul 1885 in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, at age 81.92 She was buried in Quaker Cemetery near Manasquan, Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.92

Known children of Amos5 GIFFORD and Mary JOHNSTON were as follows:

65. Benjamin5 GIFFORD (William4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1765 and 1769 in Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Mary TILTON, daughter of John TILTON and Meriam THOMPSON. He died after the 1830 census maybe in Ovid, Seneca Co, NY.

There may be another son born between 1794 and 1802.

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the tax ratables for Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, between 1789 and 1797 (single man in 1789, 30 acres of improved in 1796 and 1797).54

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

Benjamin GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS and Hannah (GIFFORD) HAGERMAN sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to John SHERMAN on 31 May 1802 (2 miles above Squan bridge at a place called Donde, acknowledged 31 Mar 1808 by Deborah GIFFORD, recorded 27 Apr 1808).108

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Genoa, Cayuga Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Ovid, Seneca Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Ovid, Seneca Co, NY, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 80-90).

There was a Calvin GIFFORD age 30-40 in Ithaca in the 1840 census. He was in Dix, Chemung Co, NY in the 1850 census, age 42 born NY. He was in New York City in the 1860 census, age 53 born NY. He was in New York City in the 1880 census, age 73 born NY parents NY/NY.

Mary (TILTON) GIFFORD's brother John TILTON died in Cayuga Co, NY.

Mary TILTON was born between 1775 and 1780 maybe in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. She died after the 1830 census.

Known children of Benjamin5 GIFFORD and Mary TILTON were as follows:

66. Elizabeth5 GIFFORD (William4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1771 in Monmouth Co, NJ.71 She married Samuel PHILLIPS, son of Richard PHILLIPS and Hannah. She died on 12 Feb 1853 Toms River, Dover Tp, Ocean Co, NJ.24

Benjamin GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS and Hannah (GIFFORD) HAGERMAN sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to John SHERMAN on 31 May 1802 (2 miles above Squan bridge at a place called Donde, acknowledged 31 Mar 1808 by Deborah GIFFORD, recorded 27 Apr 1808).108

Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS appeared in the 1830 US census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Elizabeth PHILLIPS, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS was probably the 60-70 year-old female living with John PHILLIPS at the time of the 1840 census.

Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS appeared in the 1850 US census in Dover Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (Elizabeth PHILLIPS 79, Nancy 57, born born NJ).

Samuel PHILLIPS was born in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.24 He died before the 1830 census in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

Samuel PHILLIPS appeared in the 1793 NJ census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (this was a military census of males between the ages of 18 and 45 ... could pay to be exempt).

Samuel PHILLIPS appeared in the tax ratables for Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, in 1797 (householder with no land).54

Known children of Elizabeth5 GIFFORD and Samuel PHILLIPS were as follows:

67. Hannah5 GIFFORD (William4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1773 and 1780 in Monmouth Co, NJ.71 She married John HAGERMAN as his second wife on 15 Feb 1801 in Monmouth Co, NJ, (maybe 15 Nov).101 She died after the 1840 census probably in Dover Tp, Ocean Co, NJ.

Benjamin GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS and Hannah (GIFFORD) HAGERMAN sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to John SHERMAN on 31 May 1802 (2 miles above Squan bridge at a place called Donde, acknowledged 31 Mar 1808 by Deborah GIFFORD, recorded 27 Apr 1808).108

John HAGERMAN was born between 1772 and 1780. He married (first) ? He died between the 1840 census and the 1850 census in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ.

John HAGERMAN is closely related to Barnet HAGERMAN of Freehold Tp and Manalapan Tp, Monmouth Co.

John HAGERMAN bought land in Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, from John GIFFORD on 18 Mar 1815 (12 acres, between Mosquito Cove (Silver Bay) and Kettle Creek, recorded 15 May 1815, this land was directly opposite to the SW corner of a tract of land sold by Annaniah and Phebe GIFFORD in 1801).137

John HAGERMAN appeared in the 1830 US census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John HAGERMAN, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 70-80, next to William HAGERMAN, index as John HAGERNNAN).

John HAGERMAN appeared in the 1840 US census in Dover Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John HAGERMAN, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70).

Known children of Hannah5 GIFFORD and John HAGERMAN were as follows:

68. Ann5 GIFFORD (William4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 16 Jun 1781 in Monmouth Co, NJ.161 She married John SHERMAN on 10 Apr 1800 in Monmouth Co, NJ.101 She died on 15 Jul 1837 in Point Pleasant, Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 56.161

Ann was not listed in the 1830 census. Maybe she died in 1827.

John SHERMAN was born on 6 Dec 1774.161 He died on 2 Aug 1846 in Point Pleasant, Dover Tp, Monmouth (now Ocean) Co, NJ, at age 71.161

John SHERMAN was a fellow bondsman for the administration of the estate of William GIFFORD on 14 Aug 1800 in Monmouth Co, NJ.

John SHERMAN bought land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Benjamin GIFFORD, Joshua GIFFORD, Elizabeth (GIFFORD) PHILLIPS and Hannah (GIFFORD) HAGERMAN on 31 May 1802 (2 miles above Squan bridge at a place called Donde, acknowledged 31 Mar 1808 by Deborah GIFFORD, recorded 27 Apr 1808).108

John SHERMAN appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John SHEARMAN, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 5-10).

John SHERMAN appeared in the 1840 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John SHEARMAN, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

Known children of Ann5 GIFFORD and John SHERMAN were as follows:

69. Asel J.5 GIFFORD (Joseph4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1790 and 1795 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Mary BAILEY (maybe BRINLEY) on 3 Feb 1814 in Monmouth Co, NJ.101

NOTE: Asel J. may not be a son of Joseph.

Asel J. is listed as a son of Joseph for two reasons: 1) this is the only place he can fit and still be closely related to Asel F. GIFFORD, 2) the J. might stand for Joseph.

Asel J. GIFFORD and his wife Mary sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Joseph BRINLEY on 6 Feb 1817 (3 acres, recorded 28 Jul 1821, Asel was from Howell Tp).162

Asel J. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Asel I. (maybe J.) GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, near Asel F. and Freeman).

Either Asel F. GIFFORD or Asel J. GIFFORD was the Asa GIFFORD who appeared in the 1840 US census in Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH,, Asa GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.

Known children of Asel J.5 GIFFORD and Mary BAILEY (maybe BRINLEY) were as follows:

70. Joshua5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 20 Jan 1779 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.88 He married Mercy JEFFERY, daughter of David JEFFERY and Lydia MITCHELL, on 18 May 1802 in Monmouth Co, NJ. He died on 22 Feb 1869 in Scott Tp, Steuben Co, IN, at age 90.163,164 He was buried in North Otsego Cemetery, Steuben Co, IN.164

Joshua GIFFORD's birthday calculates to the same month and day as his son. Could this be an error on the gravestone?

Joshua GIFFORD moved shortly before 1809 to Seneca Co, NY.

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Ulysses Tp, Seneca Co, NY, (Joshua GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45, the town of Ovid was in Ulysses Township).

Joshua GIFFORD was granted administration of the estate of Annaniah GIFFORD on 24 Apr 1815 in Seneca Co, NY, (Annaniah was listed as "late of Ovid" and Joshua was listed as from Ovid, the petition for probate mentioned "wearing apparel of Lydia Gifford" and "property left to the little girls").111

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Ulysses Tp, Tompkins Co, NY, (Joshua GIFFORD, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 0-10, 2 females 16-26, this should probably be 10-16, and where is Mercy?).

Joshua GIFFORD moved in 1827 to Niagara Co, NY.163

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Wilson, Niagara Co, NY, (Joshua GIFFORD, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

Joshua GIFFORD moved in 1834 to Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH.163

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH, in 1835 (Joshua GIFFORD).165

Joshua GIFFORD did not appear in tax lists for Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH, in not 1838.165

Joshua GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH, (Joshua GUILFORD, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Joshua GIFFORD moved in 1848 to Scott Tp, Steuben Co, IN.163

Joshua GIFFORD appeared with Annaniah GIFFORD in the 1850 US census in Scott Tp, Steuben Co, IN, (Anniah GIFFORD 40 NY, Jane 28 CAN, Joshua 73 NJ, Henrietta 6 OH, Joshua B. 4 OH, Lewis C. 2 OH, Mercy 71 NJ).

Joshua GIFFORD appeared with Annaniah GIFFORD in the 1860 US census in Scott Tp, Steuben Co, IN, (Annaniah GIFFORD 50 NY, Jane 37 CAN, Joshua 81 NJ, Mercy 79 NJ, Henrietta 16 OH, Joshua 15 OH, Lewis C. 13 OH).

One or more of the three GIFFORD women married in Huron County between 1839 and 1845 were daughters of Joshua GIFFORD.

Mercy JEFFERY was born on 18 Oct 1781 in Monmouth Co, NJ.88 She died on 9 Jan 1864 (maybe 11 Jan) in Scott Tp, Steuben Co, IN.163,164 She was buried in North Otsego Cemetery, Steuben Co, IN.164

David JEFFERY of Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH, left a will dated 22 Feb 1838, with Annaniah GIFFORD and Sanford SISSON named as executor(s) (the will mentioned 6 children, son David of Wilson, Niagara County, son Thomas, son William, grandson and granddaughter children of son ----- deceased, oldest daughter Mercy GIFFORD, daughter Rebecca Ann, daughter Rebecca CURTIS, grandson Annaniah GIFFORD Jr. one of the executors).166 The will was proved on 28 May 1838 in Huron Co, OH.166

Known children of Joshua5 GIFFORD and Mercy JEFFERY were as follows:

71. (Freeman's father)5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1780 and 1782 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married (maybe) Mary. He died probably between 1810 and 1812.

Known children of (Freeman's father)5 GIFFORD and (maybe) Mary were:

72. John5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1783 and 1784 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Anna MORTON, daughter of ? MORTON and Mary LONGSTREET (probably Mary LONGSTREET), on 8 Jun 1807 in Monmouth Co, NJ.101 He died on 17 Jun 1851 in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.157 He was buried in Morton farm near Allenwood, Monmouth Co, NJ.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (John GIFFORD 66, Ann 63, Robert 34, Lydia 28).

On 16 May 1850, John GIFFORD, John GIFFORD Jr., and Ann GIFFORD (wife of John Jr.) mortgaged property to Lydia ALLEN.

Anna MORTON was born circa 1787 in Monmouth Co, NJ. She died on 29 Jun 1851 in Wall Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.157 She was buried in Morton farm near Allenwood, Monmouth Co, NJ.

Known children of John5 GIFFORD and Anna MORTON were as follows:

73. Annaniah5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 26 Jan 1786 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.88 He married Mary HULSE in 1814 in Ulysses Tp, Seneca (now Tompkins) Co, NY. He died on 15 Feb 1877 in Carlton Tp, Barry Co, MI, at age 91.171 He was buried in West Carlton Cemetery, Carlton Tp, Barry Co, MI.

Annaniah GIFFORD served in the War of 1812.172

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Ulysses Tp, Tompkins Co, NY, (Ananiah GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Enfield, Tompkins Co, NY, (Annaniah GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40).

Annaniah GIFFORD moved before 1838 to Huron Co, OH.166

Annaniah GIFFORD witnessed the will of David JEFFERY dated 22 Feb 1838 Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH.166

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Huron Co, OH, (A. GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared with Dighton REED in the 1850 US census in Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH, (Diton REED 31 NY, Lorena 30 NY, Clarinda 7 OH, Eliza 5 OH, Rhoda 3 OH, Stephen 6/12 OH, Anniah GIFFORD 64 NJ weaver).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared with Samuel L. Rolla GIFFORD in the 1860 US census in Carlton Tp, Barry Co, MI, (Rolla GIFFORD 43 NY, Mary 36 NJ, Albert S. 13 OH, Deliliah J. 9 OH, Annaniah 74 NJ).

Annaniah GIFFORD appeared with Samuel L. Rolla GIFFORD in the 1870 US census in Carlton Tp, Barry Co, MI, (Rolla GIFFORD 55 NY, Mary 46 NJ, Albert S. 22 OH, Deliliah J. 20 OH, Ananiah 84 NJ).

Mary HULSE was born between 1790 and 1794 in New York. She died between the 1830 census and the 1840 census.

Known children of Annaniah5 GIFFORD and Mary HULSE were as follows:

74. Asel F.5 GIFFORD (Annaniah4, Joshua3, William2, Annaniah1) was born between 1788 and 1790 in Shrewsbury Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ. He married Susannah SHAFTO, daughter of Anthony SHAFTO and Hannah, on 7 Jan 1816 in Independent Methodist Church, Monmouth Co, NJ. He died after 7 Aug 1839.

Asel F. GIFFORD, Susannah (SHAFTO) GIFFORD, Thomas BENNETT and Meriam (SHAFTO) BENNETT sold land in Monmouth Co, NJ, to Anthony SHAFTO on 2 Oct 1816 (inherited SHAFTO land).174

Asel F. GIFFORD sold land in Ovid (now Covert), Seneca Co, NY, to Isaac BRINKERHOFF on 17 Feb 1817 (undivided 1/7 of 52 acres, lot 100, recorded 8 Feb 1832).175

Asel F. GIFFORD bought land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, from Robert SHAFTO on 4 Dec 1817 (30+15 acres, north side of Wreck Pond).176

Asel F. GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Asel F. GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, near Asel J. and Freeman).

Asel F. GIFFORD moved circa 1837 to New York City, New York Co, NY.177

Asel F. GIFFORD and his wife Susannah sold land in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, to Jeremiah TILTON on 7 Aug 1839 (30+15 acres, north side of Wreck Pond, acknowledged same day by Asel and Susannah, recorded 5 Sep 1839, Asel was from New York City).178

Asel F. GIFFORD moved circa 1839.179,180

Either Asel F. GIFFORD or Asel J. GIFFORD was the Asa GIFFORD who appeared in the 1840 US census in Ripley Tp, Huron Co, OH,, Asa GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50.

Susannah SHAFTO was born on 17 Nov 1795. She died after 7 Aug 1839.

She had a middle initial of F. in the grantor index of one deed, but the text of the deed does not have a middle initial.

Known children of Asel F.5 GIFFORD and Susannah SHAFTO were as follows:

75. (Job or William or James)5 GIFFORD (William4, Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born in New Jersey.

NOTE: This is a dummy individual used to link William GIFFORD of Deerfield with his probable grandchildren.

Known children of (Job or William or James)5 GIFFORD include:

76. Benjamin5 GIFFORD (Job4, Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born 16 Oct 1779 (maybe 20 Oct) in Monmouth Co, NJ.88,188 He married Prudence MORTON on 8 Nov 1807 in Monmouth Co, NJ.101 He died on 24 Aug 1859 in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, at age 79.92,188 He was buried in West Point Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ.92

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 40-50, near Job).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Howell Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ, (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 50-60).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (Benjamin GIFFORD 69, Prudence 62, Samuel 19, near Amos GIFFORD).

Benjamin GIFFORD of Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, left a will dated 21 Feb 1851 (the will mentioned wife Prudence, sons Job and Samuel A., daughters Elizabeth HAVENS and Mary COOPER). Administration of the estate of Benjamin GIFFORD was granted to Job GIFFORD and Samuel A. GIFFORD in 1859 in Ocean Co, NJ.189

Prudence MORTON was born on 24 Jan 1788.188,190,92 She died on 18 Feb 1874 in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, at age 86.188,92 She was buried in West Point Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ.92

Prudence (MORTON) GIFFORD appeared with Job GIFFORD in the 1860 US census in Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (Job GIFFORD 52, Elizabeth 44, Benj. 19, Caroline 12, Theophilus 8, Emma L. 5, Prudence 72, Margaret HERBERT 69, near Amos GIFFORD).

Prudence (MORTON) GIFFORD appeared with Job GIFFORD in the 1870 US census in P.O. Point Pleasant, Brick Tp, Ocean Co, NJ, (Job GIFFORD age 61 retired farmer paralyzed, Elizabeth A. 55, Theophilus 17, Emma A. 14, Benjamin E. 5, Prudence 81, all born NJ, next door to Alfred H. GIFFORD).

Known children of Benjamin5 GIFFORD and Prudence MORTON were as follows:

77. Benjamin5 GIFFORD (John4, Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 25 Apr 1782 in Monongalia (now Harrison) Co, VA (now WV). He married Margaret STOUT, daughter of Bonham STOUT and Sarah FINLEY, on 10 Dec 1805 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He died probably in Wood Co, VA (now WV).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Harrison Co, VA, (Benj GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 16-26, indexed as Bay GIFFORD).

Benjamin GIFFORD and his wife Margaret sold land in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), between 1812 and 1813 (Benjamin and Margaret were listed as from Wood County).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Wood Co, VA (now WV), (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Benjamin GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Wood Co, VA (now WV), (Benjamin GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 40-50).

Benjamin GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1840 census.

Margaret STOUT was born on 1 Jan 1786.

Known children of Benjamin5 GIFFORD and Margaret STOUT were as follows:

78. John5 GIFFORD (John4, Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 21 Feb 1789 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He married (first) Mercy HUGHES on 12 Jan 1810 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He married (second) Malinda HARBERT, daughter of John HARBERT and Sarah LOOFBURROW, on 18 Dec 1836 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He died on 21 Jun 1869 in Harrison Co, WV, at age 80.

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Harrison Co, VA, (John GIFFORD, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (John GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (John GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 40-50).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (John GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 40-50).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in 21st district, Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (John GIFFORD 61, Malinda 50, Sarah 11, William 9, Mary 7, Frances 3 male, all born VA).

John GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (John GIFFORD 71, Malinda 60, Sarah 22, William 19, Mary J. 16, Frances M. 12 male, Mary A. 18, Harriet F. 8/12, all born VA).

Mercy HUGHES died between 1830 and 1835 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV).

Known children of John5 GIFFORD and Mercy HUGHES were as follows:
Malinda HARBERT was born on 30 Jan 1800 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV).24 She married (first) Jeriah STOUT 16 Oct (1819 or 1820).

Known children of John5 GIFFORD and Malinda HARBERT were as follows:

79. Asel5 GIFFORD (John4, Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 5 Jan 1793 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He married Sarah WALDO, daughter of John J. WALDO and Peace BULL, in 1817 (16 Feb or 18 Feb or 20 Feb) in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He died in 1858 (27 Oct or 28 Oct) in Sardis, Harrison Co, VA (now WV).

Asel GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (Asael GIFFORD, 3 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40).

Asel GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (Asel GIFFORD, 2 males 0-5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

Asel GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in 21st district, Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (Asahel GIFFORD 56, Sarah 57, Palina 17 female, John 15, Alva 13 female?, Pheba 19, Sarah 5, Julian 3 female, all born VA).

Sarah WALDO was born on 28 Jun 1799 in Bridgeport, Harrison Co, VA (now WV).116 She died on 5 Jan 1884 in Brown, WV, at age 84.116

Known children of Asel5 GIFFORD and Sarah WALDO were as follows:

80. William5 GIFFORD (John4, Benoni (Benjamin)3, William2, Annaniah1) was born on 4 Oct 1794 in Harrison Co, VA (now WV). He married Jemima WALDO, daughter of John J. WALDO and Peace BULL, in 1813 (14 Nov or 16 Nov) in Harrison Co, VA (now WV).116 He died on 14 Mar 1863 in Bridgeport, Harrison Co, VA (now WV), at age 68.

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (William GIFFORD, 4 males 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+, looks like 0-10 have males and females switched).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (William GIFFORD, 1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (William GIFFORD, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in 21st district, Harrison Co, VA (now WV), (William GIFFORD 56, Jemima 58, Ana? 25, Mary 23, John W. 21, Martha C. 17, all born VA).

William GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1860 census.

Jemima WALDO was born on 30 Aug 1793 maybe in Albany, NY.26 She died in 1863 (23 Mar or 27 Mar) in Harrison Co, VA (now WV).116

Known children of William5 GIFFORD and Jemima WALDO were as follows:

81. William5 GIFFORD (Isaac4, Joseph3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born on 13 Nov 1767 in New Jersey.69 He married Elizabeth.69 He died on 7 Nov 1845 at age 77.69

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Dublin Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (William GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Dublin Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Wm GIFFORD, page 1, 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45 ... W.? GIFFORD, page 3, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45 ... looks like he was enumerated twice).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (William GIFFORD, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 2 females 16-26).

William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 20-30, 2 males 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 20-30).

William GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1840 census (checked actual records for Tell Tp).

William GIFFORD was not found in Rootsweb's listing of Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Cemetery gravestones.

Elizabeth died between the 1810 census and the 1820 census in Huntingdon Co, PA.

Known children of William5 GIFFORD and Elizabeth were as follows:

82. Joseph5 GIFFORD (Isaac4, Joseph3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born on 4 Jun 1769 in New Jersey.123 He married Mary STILLWELL.69 He died on 16 Mar 1853 in Shirley Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, at age 83.123 He was buried in Pollanes Burying Ground, Black Log Valley, PA.123

According to the Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley, Joseph GIFFORD and Mary (STILLWELL) GIFFORD briefly moved to NJ after they were married. All of their children, however, were born in PA according to census records.

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1800 US census in Dublin Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Joseph GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Springfield Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (J. GIFFORD, 2 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 3 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Shirley Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 16-18, 3 males 16-26, 1 male 45+, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Shirley Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 60-70).

Joseph GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Shirley Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Joseph GIFFORD, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 70-80).

Joseph GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1850 census.

Joseph GIFFORD's death certificate contains the following information: age 83 years 9 mos, father Isaac, mother Elizabeth, born New Jersey, wife Mary, born 4 Jan. 1769, died 16 March 1853 of pleurisy and old age in Shirley Township, Huntingdon Co, Pa., buried Pollanes Burying Ground, Black Log Valley, Pa. The birth date and age at death do not agree. Maybe the birth month was transcribed incorrectly from Jun to Jan. A birth month of June would fit a lot better with his brother's birth date of 13 Nov 1767.

Mary STILLWELL was born on 27 Sep 1767 in Maryland.26,71 She died on 11 Mar 1848 in Shirley Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, at age 80.26

Known children of Joseph5 GIFFORD and Mary STILLWELL were as follows:

83. Isaac5 GIFFORD (Isaac4, Joseph3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1772 in New Jersey.192 He married (first) Martha. He married (second) Sarah CLUGGAGE, daughter of James CLUGGAGE and Ann.69 He died on 27 Jun 1843 in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA.192 He was buried in Shope Cemetery, Shirley Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA.192

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Dublin Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (I. GIFFORD, 1 male 26-45, 4 females 0-10, 1 female 26-45).

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1820 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Isaac GIFFORD, 3 males 0-10, 2 males 45+, 4 females 0-10, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45, 1 female 45+).

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Isaac GIFFORD, 3 males 10-15, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 3 females 20-30).

Isaac GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA, (Isaac GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80, 2 females 15-20, 4 females 20-30).

Martha was born circa 1777.88 She died in 1797.124 She was buried in Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Cemetery, Lack Tp, Juniata Co, PA.124

There were no known children of Isaac5 GIFFORD and Martha.
Sarah CLUGGAGE was born circa 1781 in Pennsylvania.88,71 She died on 26 Aug 1827 in Tell Tp, Huntingdon Co, PA.124 She was buried in Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Cemetery, Lack Tp, Juniata Co, PA.124

Known children of Isaac5 GIFFORD and Sarah CLUGGAGE were as follows:

84. Elisha5 GIFFORD (Elisha4, (Elisha's father)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born in 1780 in Middletown Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.71 He married (first) ? He married (second) Nancy M. TENNIS on 20 Dec 1805 in Mason Co, KY.26 He died between the 1860 census and the 1870 census in Greencastle Tp, Putnam Co, IN.

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the 1810 US census in Mason Co, KY, (Elisha GIFFORD Jr., 1 male 0-10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45).

Elisha GIFFORD has not been found yet in the 1820 census.

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Western District, Mason Co, KY, (Elisha GIFFORD, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60).

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Marion Tp, Putnam Co, IN, (Elisha GIFFORD, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 60-70).

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the 1850 US census in Greencastle Tp, Putnam Co, IN, (Elisha GIFFORD 69 NJ, Nancy 70 PA).

Elisha GIFFORD appeared in the 1860 US census in Greencastle Tp, Putnam Co, IN, (Elisha GIFFORD 80 NJ, Nancy M. 81 PA).


Known children of Elisha5 GIFFORD and ? were:
Nancy M. TENNIS was born in 1779 in Pennsylvania. She died after the 1870 census in Greencastle Tp, Putnam Co, IN.

Nancy (TENNIS) GIFFORD appeared with Stanfield P. JAMES in the 1870 US census in Greencastle Tp, Putnam Co, IN, (Stanfield P. JAMES age 50 born KY, Lamira 50 KY, John M. 22 IN, Olive B. 19 IN, Nancy GIFFORD 92 PA).

Known children of Elisha5 GIFFORD and Nancy M. TENNIS were as follows:

85. Joshua5 GIFFORD (Elisha4, (Elisha's father)3, (William or Joseph or John)2, Annaniah1) was born circa 1784 in Middletown Tp, Monmouth Co, NJ.71 He married Eleanor ALLEN, daughter of Barnabas ALLEN a