OUR GIFFORD FAMILY LINE:
William Gifford - 1749/50, Rhode Island, Mary
George Gifford - 1781, North Carolina (now Tennessee)
Joseph W. Gifford - 1807, Tennessee, Nancy Jones
George W. Gifford - abt. 1842, Jackson County, Alabama, Patsy Clark
Robert D. Gifford - 1868, Jackson County, Alabama, Leona Keller
Martha Gifford - 1917, Tuckerman, Arkansas
Mary Jo Gifford - 1937, Leachville, Arkansas, Luther Goodman
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William Gifford - 1749/50, Rhode Island, Mary
George Gifford - 1781, North Carolina (now Tennessee)
Joseph W. Gifford - 1807, Tennessee, Nancy Jones
George W. Gifford - abt. 1842, Jackson County, Alabama, Patsy Clark
Robert D. Gifford - 1868, Jackson County, Alabama, Leona Keller
Martha Gifford - 1917, Tuckerman, Arkansas
Mary Jo Gifford - 1937, Leachville, Arkansas, Luther Goodman
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Descendants of WILLIAM GIFFORD
Generation No. 1
WILLIAM GIFFORD was born on 28 Mar 1749/50 in South Kingstown, RI, He married MARY in 1770. He died after the 1830 census but probably before Nov 1831 in Sullivan Co, TN. On 22 Mar 1770, William GIFFORD was disowned by the Nine Partners Monthly Meeting of Dutchess Co NY for marrying out of unity. Quakers in this country started meeting in each others homes. There were enough of them that by 1744, the quarterly meeting changed to a monthly meeting for Dutchess County, called the Oblong and Nine Partners Meeting, given the common names of their general locations.
Pursuant an act of General Assembly of this province passed the 19th of February 1755, Entituled an Act for Regulating the militia of the Colony of New York. Those for Dutchess County are as follows vizt Dutchess County Quakers: 23d - William Gifford of Oswego in Beekmans precinct, Farmer
A muster roll of the 5th Dutchess County Militia Regiment dated 10 Mar 1778 has William GIFFORD 2nd Lieutenant. The 5th Regiment was composed almost exclusively of men from the Beekman‐Union Vale area. The 20 Oct 1779 muster roll says that vice GIFFORD removed from the county. This is about the time that William GIFFORD left for TN.
The State of Franklin was set up in 1784 out of the westerly portion of the colonial state of North Carolina. Shortly after the War of Independence the original colonies were asked to pay for the war efforts and create a country with a sound financial policy. Since the taxing the population was difficult and cash was in short supply North Carolina ceded the western portion of the state to the federal coffers. Before the Congress could accept the offer North Carolina withdrew the offer. The citizens of the region decided that federal rule in the meantime was probably a good idea since North Carolina as a state had given this remote region little support in its fight with the Indians or protection from criminal refugees. They saw other benefits as an independent state in terms of taxation, representation and an understanding attitude toward local problems. Representatives of the North Carolina counties of Sullivan, Washington, Greene, and Davidson accepted the offer of cessation to federal territory. The state of Franklin existed for only four years to finally merge with the new state of Tennessee. William GIFFORD was in Sullivan County by Dec 1787, when he signed a petition opposing the proposed State of Franklin.
In 1788, William GIFFORD served in Capt. Thomas VINCENT's militia from Sullivan Co TN. He received militia payroll for serving in the Chicamauga Campaign as men who were "entitled to compensation for equipping themselves with horses and provisions".
On 29 Jun 1790, William GIFFORD of Sullivan Co purchased 174 acres in Sullivan Co from John SNODGRASS. William sold this land to Jabez GIFFORD on 3 Mar 1792. Jabez GIFFORD of Smith Co sold it to William GIFFORD Jr. on 15 Aug 1800. William GIFFORD Jr. sold it to John GIFFORD of Washington Co on 7 Feb 1804. And, finally, John GIFFORD sold it to William PALLET on 16 Mar 1804. The last deed described the land as the plantation where William GIFFORD Sr. and William GIFFORD Jr. now live.
William GIFFORD was listed on a 1 Sep 1793 to 3 Dec 1793 muster roll for Captain James Gregg's Company in the Sullivan County Militia. He had a substitute named Dye FORD.
On 4 Apr 1804, William GIFFORD purchased 80 acres in Sullivan County from Jeremiah TAYLOR. William sold this land to Wilkinson GIFFORD on 19 Jun 1823 for $1,000. Two days later Wilkinson leased the land to William GIFFORD and his wife Mary for $60 per year. The land was "whereon the said William GIFFORD now lives". Wilkinson sold it back to William on 27 Sep 1829. William sold it to Joseph GIFFORD of Smith County on 21 May 1830. Finally, Joseph sold it to Micajah ADAMS on 16 Nov 1831. William likely died in 1830 or 1831.
William GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Sullivan Co, TN, in 1812.
William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Sullivan Co, TN, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 70–80, 1 female 30–40, 1 female 70–80). Mary died after the 1830 census in Sullivan Co, TN.
Generation No. 1
WILLIAM GIFFORD was born on 28 Mar 1749/50 in South Kingstown, RI, He married MARY in 1770. He died after the 1830 census but probably before Nov 1831 in Sullivan Co, TN. On 22 Mar 1770, William GIFFORD was disowned by the Nine Partners Monthly Meeting of Dutchess Co NY for marrying out of unity. Quakers in this country started meeting in each others homes. There were enough of them that by 1744, the quarterly meeting changed to a monthly meeting for Dutchess County, called the Oblong and Nine Partners Meeting, given the common names of their general locations.
Pursuant an act of General Assembly of this province passed the 19th of February 1755, Entituled an Act for Regulating the militia of the Colony of New York. Those for Dutchess County are as follows vizt Dutchess County Quakers: 23d - William Gifford of Oswego in Beekmans precinct, Farmer
A muster roll of the 5th Dutchess County Militia Regiment dated 10 Mar 1778 has William GIFFORD 2nd Lieutenant. The 5th Regiment was composed almost exclusively of men from the Beekman‐Union Vale area. The 20 Oct 1779 muster roll says that vice GIFFORD removed from the county. This is about the time that William GIFFORD left for TN.
The State of Franklin was set up in 1784 out of the westerly portion of the colonial state of North Carolina. Shortly after the War of Independence the original colonies were asked to pay for the war efforts and create a country with a sound financial policy. Since the taxing the population was difficult and cash was in short supply North Carolina ceded the western portion of the state to the federal coffers. Before the Congress could accept the offer North Carolina withdrew the offer. The citizens of the region decided that federal rule in the meantime was probably a good idea since North Carolina as a state had given this remote region little support in its fight with the Indians or protection from criminal refugees. They saw other benefits as an independent state in terms of taxation, representation and an understanding attitude toward local problems. Representatives of the North Carolina counties of Sullivan, Washington, Greene, and Davidson accepted the offer of cessation to federal territory. The state of Franklin existed for only four years to finally merge with the new state of Tennessee. William GIFFORD was in Sullivan County by Dec 1787, when he signed a petition opposing the proposed State of Franklin.
In 1788, William GIFFORD served in Capt. Thomas VINCENT's militia from Sullivan Co TN. He received militia payroll for serving in the Chicamauga Campaign as men who were "entitled to compensation for equipping themselves with horses and provisions".
On 29 Jun 1790, William GIFFORD of Sullivan Co purchased 174 acres in Sullivan Co from John SNODGRASS. William sold this land to Jabez GIFFORD on 3 Mar 1792. Jabez GIFFORD of Smith Co sold it to William GIFFORD Jr. on 15 Aug 1800. William GIFFORD Jr. sold it to John GIFFORD of Washington Co on 7 Feb 1804. And, finally, John GIFFORD sold it to William PALLET on 16 Mar 1804. The last deed described the land as the plantation where William GIFFORD Sr. and William GIFFORD Jr. now live.
William GIFFORD was listed on a 1 Sep 1793 to 3 Dec 1793 muster roll for Captain James Gregg's Company in the Sullivan County Militia. He had a substitute named Dye FORD.
On 4 Apr 1804, William GIFFORD purchased 80 acres in Sullivan County from Jeremiah TAYLOR. William sold this land to Wilkinson GIFFORD on 19 Jun 1823 for $1,000. Two days later Wilkinson leased the land to William GIFFORD and his wife Mary for $60 per year. The land was "whereon the said William GIFFORD now lives". Wilkinson sold it back to William on 27 Sep 1829. William sold it to Joseph GIFFORD of Smith County on 21 May 1830. Finally, Joseph sold it to Micajah ADAMS on 16 Nov 1831. William likely died in 1830 or 1831.
William GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Sullivan Co, TN, in 1812.
William GIFFORD appeared in the 1830 US census in Sullivan Co, TN, (William GIFFORD, 1 male 70–80, 1 female 30–40, 1 female 70–80). Mary died after the 1830 census in Sullivan Co, TN.
Known children of WILLIAM GIFFORD and MARY were as follows:
i. JABEZ GIFFORD was born in 1771 in Dutchess Co, NY.
ii. JOHN GIFFORD was born in 1773 in Dutchess Co, NY. He married ANNEY HAWLEY, daughter of FRANCIS HAWLEY and SARAH HUDSON. She was born June 10, 1783 in Staford, Virginia.
iii. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 20 Sep 1775 in Pennsylvania. He married (1) ELIZABETH ROBERSON (divorced Feb 1850). He married (2)ALMIRA SANDERS as her first husband in 1850.
iv. GIDEON GIFFORD was born in 1777 in Beekman Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married (1) ? He married (2) CATHERINE SLAUGHTER, daughter of JACOB SLAUGHTER and DELANIA SLAUGHTER, on 19 Oct 1813 in Sullivan Co, TN.
v. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born in 1779 in North Carolina (now Tennessee). He married RUTH MOONEY.
vi. GEORGE GIFFORD was born say 1781 in North Carolina (now Tennessee).
i. JABEZ GIFFORD was born in 1771 in Dutchess Co, NY.
ii. JOHN GIFFORD was born in 1773 in Dutchess Co, NY. He married ANNEY HAWLEY, daughter of FRANCIS HAWLEY and SARAH HUDSON. She was born June 10, 1783 in Staford, Virginia.
iii. JOSEPH GIFFORD was born on 20 Sep 1775 in Pennsylvania. He married (1) ELIZABETH ROBERSON (divorced Feb 1850). He married (2)ALMIRA SANDERS as her first husband in 1850.
iv. GIDEON GIFFORD was born in 1777 in Beekman Precinct, Dutchess Co, NY. He married (1) ? He married (2) CATHERINE SLAUGHTER, daughter of JACOB SLAUGHTER and DELANIA SLAUGHTER, on 19 Oct 1813 in Sullivan Co, TN.
v. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born in 1779 in North Carolina (now Tennessee). He married RUTH MOONEY.
vi. GEORGE GIFFORD was born say 1781 in North Carolina (now Tennessee).
Generation No. 2
JOHN GIFFORD (WILLIAM) was born in 1773 in Dutchess Co, NY. He married ANNEY HAWLEY, was born June 10, 1783 in , Stafford, Va, and died Aft. 1844 in , Sullivan, TN. Daughter of FRANCIS MARION HAWLEY and SARAH HUDSON. She was born June 10, 1783 in Staford, Virginia. He died Bef. 1830 in , Sullivan, TN.
Children of JOHN GIFFORD and ANNEY HAWLEY:
i. JOSEPH GIFFORD, b. 1809, , Sullivan, TN; m. LOUISA.
ii. JOHN GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1811, , Sullivan, TN.
iii. LAWSON GIFFORD, b. 1811, , Sullivan, TN.
iv. EMILY GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1813, , Sullivan, TN.
v. THOMAS GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1816, , Sullivan, TN.
vi. SARAH ANN GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1820, , Sullivan, TN.
vii. WILLIAM GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1828, , Sullivan, TN.
WILLIAM GIFFORD (WILLIAM) was born in 1779 in North Carolina (now Tennessee), d. abt. 1840, in Maury, Rutherford or Marshall Co, TN. He married RUTH MOONEY.
Children of WILLIAM GIFFORD and RUTH MOONEY:
i. JOEL GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1815, m. ELIZABETH STEELE, b. Abt. 1820
ii. ELIZABETH THOMPSON GIFFORD, b. abt. 1804, m. DAVID ARNOLD, b. abt. 1800
iii. CYNTHIA GIFFORD, b. abt. 1805, m. THOMAS MILLIGAN May 12, 1829, b: Abt. 1800
iv. MARY GIFFORD, b. abt. 1808, m. JOHN JONES, b. Abt. 1800
v. AMERICUS GIFFORD, b. abt. 1818, d. April 13, 1868, Cherokee County, Texas
vi. GIDEON J. GIFFORD, b. abt. 1820, m. SUSAN VAUGHN October 24, 1839 in Maury Co., TN
vii. FRANKLIN GIFFORD, b. abt. 1827, m. REBECCA DAVIS January 29, 1846 in Maury Co., TN, b: Abt.
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viii. ROBERT A. GIFFORD, b. abt. 1828, Tennessee, d. 1874, m. ALBINA BROWN April 03, 1845 in Maury Co., TN, b: Abt.1824 in Maury Co., TN. Her parents were MCCLINNOCK BROWN and MARGARET KING.
MARSHALL COUNTY TENNESSEE COURT MINUTES–FEBRUARY 1840,Page(333) cont.February term 1840.
At a County Court begun and held at the Court house in the Town of Lewisburg the place appointed by law for holding the severel Courts in said County on the first Monday in Februray the same being the 3rd dayof the month A.D.1840. Present John FIELD, Burhess HARDEN and Ephraim HUNTER the quorum for the present year, Gentlemen Justices of the peace
proclamation &C. The following proceedings were had Le vi COCHRAN administrator of William GIFFORD decd appeared in Court and moved the Court to correct an Error in the Inventory of the property of D. GIFFORD decd and thereupon It is ordered by the Court that said Inventory be refuced Twenty two dollars.
(334) Martin W. OAKLEY clerk of this Court presented to this Court and account of a settlement made by him with with Joel GIFFORD Guardian of Robert GIFFORD for the year ending the 14th day of January 1840 which report being seen and by the Court understood was in all things confirmed and ordered to be recorded.
(337) Joel GIFFORD appeared in Court, and was thereupon appointed guardian of Franklin GIFFORD who Executed his bond in the sum of Two hundred dollars with Alexander WILES hsi security which was accepted by the Court.
(341) Levi COCHRAN administrator of Wm. GIFFORD decd appeared in open Court and presented a refunding bond for the sum of Eleven hundred and two dollars Signed Joel GIFFORD Gideon GIFFORD and Polly JONES,
(342) Levi COCHRAN administrator of Wm. GIFFORD dec. appeared in court and retired a refunding bond in the sum of Two hundred and sixteen dollars sixteen cents. Signed by R. B. DENHAM and Joel GIFFORD.
(345) Martin W. OAKLEY clerk of this Court presented to this Court an account of a settlement made by him with Levi COCHRAN one of the administrators of William GIFFORD decd which report being seen and by the Court understood was in all things understood was in all things confirmed and ordered to be recorded. Aaron BOYD administrator os S. DUNNEGAN decd appeared in Court and presented an additional List of Sales of said estate which was ordered to be recorded.
JOHN GIFFORD (WILLIAM) was born in 1773 in Dutchess Co, NY. He married ANNEY HAWLEY, was born June 10, 1783 in , Stafford, Va, and died Aft. 1844 in , Sullivan, TN. Daughter of FRANCIS MARION HAWLEY and SARAH HUDSON. She was born June 10, 1783 in Staford, Virginia. He died Bef. 1830 in , Sullivan, TN.
Children of JOHN GIFFORD and ANNEY HAWLEY:
i. JOSEPH GIFFORD, b. 1809, , Sullivan, TN; m. LOUISA.
ii. JOHN GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1811, , Sullivan, TN.
iii. LAWSON GIFFORD, b. 1811, , Sullivan, TN.
iv. EMILY GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1813, , Sullivan, TN.
v. THOMAS GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1816, , Sullivan, TN.
vi. SARAH ANN GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1820, , Sullivan, TN.
vii. WILLIAM GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1828, , Sullivan, TN.
WILLIAM GIFFORD (WILLIAM) was born in 1779 in North Carolina (now Tennessee), d. abt. 1840, in Maury, Rutherford or Marshall Co, TN. He married RUTH MOONEY.
Children of WILLIAM GIFFORD and RUTH MOONEY:
i. JOEL GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1815, m. ELIZABETH STEELE, b. Abt. 1820
ii. ELIZABETH THOMPSON GIFFORD, b. abt. 1804, m. DAVID ARNOLD, b. abt. 1800
iii. CYNTHIA GIFFORD, b. abt. 1805, m. THOMAS MILLIGAN May 12, 1829, b: Abt. 1800
iv. MARY GIFFORD, b. abt. 1808, m. JOHN JONES, b. Abt. 1800
v. AMERICUS GIFFORD, b. abt. 1818, d. April 13, 1868, Cherokee County, Texas
vi. GIDEON J. GIFFORD, b. abt. 1820, m. SUSAN VAUGHN October 24, 1839 in Maury Co., TN
vii. FRANKLIN GIFFORD, b. abt. 1827, m. REBECCA DAVIS January 29, 1846 in Maury Co., TN, b: Abt.
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viii. ROBERT A. GIFFORD, b. abt. 1828, Tennessee, d. 1874, m. ALBINA BROWN April 03, 1845 in Maury Co., TN, b: Abt.1824 in Maury Co., TN. Her parents were MCCLINNOCK BROWN and MARGARET KING.
MARSHALL COUNTY TENNESSEE COURT MINUTES–FEBRUARY 1840,Page(333) cont.February term 1840.
At a County Court begun and held at the Court house in the Town of Lewisburg the place appointed by law for holding the severel Courts in said County on the first Monday in Februray the same being the 3rd dayof the month A.D.1840. Present John FIELD, Burhess HARDEN and Ephraim HUNTER the quorum for the present year, Gentlemen Justices of the peace
proclamation &C. The following proceedings were had Le vi COCHRAN administrator of William GIFFORD decd appeared in Court and moved the Court to correct an Error in the Inventory of the property of D. GIFFORD decd and thereupon It is ordered by the Court that said Inventory be refuced Twenty two dollars.
(334) Martin W. OAKLEY clerk of this Court presented to this Court and account of a settlement made by him with with Joel GIFFORD Guardian of Robert GIFFORD for the year ending the 14th day of January 1840 which report being seen and by the Court understood was in all things confirmed and ordered to be recorded.
(337) Joel GIFFORD appeared in Court, and was thereupon appointed guardian of Franklin GIFFORD who Executed his bond in the sum of Two hundred dollars with Alexander WILES hsi security which was accepted by the Court.
(341) Levi COCHRAN administrator of Wm. GIFFORD decd appeared in open Court and presented a refunding bond for the sum of Eleven hundred and two dollars Signed Joel GIFFORD Gideon GIFFORD and Polly JONES,
(342) Levi COCHRAN administrator of Wm. GIFFORD dec. appeared in court and retired a refunding bond in the sum of Two hundred and sixteen dollars sixteen cents. Signed by R. B. DENHAM and Joel GIFFORD.
(345) Martin W. OAKLEY clerk of this Court presented to this Court an account of a settlement made by him with Levi COCHRAN one of the administrators of William GIFFORD decd which report being seen and by the Court understood was in all things understood was in all things confirmed and ordered to be recorded. Aaron BOYD administrator os S. DUNNEGAN decd appeared in Court and presented an additional List of Sales of said estate which was ordered to be recorded.
GEORGE GIFFORD (WILLIAM) was born say 1781 in North Carolina (now Tennessee). He died after the 1840 census in Jackson Co, AL. In 1808, George GIFFORD was a Captain in the Grainger County Militia.
George GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Franklin Co, TN, in 1812.
George GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Jackson Co, AL, (George GIFFORD, 1 male 20–30, 1 male 50–60, 1 female 15–20).
Known children of GEORGE GIFFORD are:
i. ROBERT LAUREN GIFFORD was born about 1805 in Tennessee. He married RHODA.
ii. JOSEPH WILKERSON/WILKINSON GIFFORD was born 1807 in Tennessee.
iii. (son) GIFFORD was born between 1809 and 1810 in Tennessee. He married ELIZABETH.
iv. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born about 1812 in Franklin Co, TN. He married (1) ? He married (2) ELIZABETH ANN.
v. GIDEON M. GIFFORD was born say 1814 in Franklin Co, TN. He married LUCINDA VAUGHN. GIDEON was murdered by his son.
In the 12 Oct 1894 issue of "The Scottsboro Citizen", "On the 7th instant, in his own house and by his own son, William, without provocation. Gideon M. Gifford was shot and killed, dying in a few hours, William Gifford, the murderer, was at the time a fugitive from justice, he having escaped the vigilance of the officers. He was also under indictment in Franklin Co., Tenn. Gideon Gifford lived on Cumberland Mt. Near the Tenn. Line, and was over 80 years of age."[probate records have the death date as 8 Oct].
In the 19 Oct 1894 issue of "The Scottsboro Citizen", "William Gifford, who so cruelly murdered his aged father, on the mountain near Francisco, last week, is still at large. He was heard of the other day at Town Creek, Ala., where he stayed all night at his sister's a Mrs. Nichols. He left early the next morning and stole his sister's horse. It is said that Gifford has a brother living at Patrick, Lamar Co., Texas, and it is supposed that the fiend is going in that direction.".
In the 25 Oct 1894 issue of "The Scottsboro Citizen", "William Gifford, who murdered his father on the 7th Instant, was arrested near his home on the 17th. He asked leave of the officers making the arrest to go by home to get a change of clothing, and on reaching the house he secretly took strychnine, and in a few hours was dead. He reached home with a horse stolen from his sister at Town Creek on the 13th, as related in your paper last week.".
vi. LUCINDA GIFFORD was born circa 1816 in Franklin Co, TN. She married EDWARD MORRIS on 15 Dec 1849 in Franklin Co, TN.
vii. GEORGE GIFFORD was born say 1818. He married INTHA ADELINE FREEMAN.
viii. (daughter) GIFFORD was born between 1820 and 1825.
George GIFFORD appeared in tax lists for Franklin Co, TN, in 1812.
George GIFFORD appeared in the 1840 US census in Jackson Co, AL, (George GIFFORD, 1 male 20–30, 1 male 50–60, 1 female 15–20).
Known children of GEORGE GIFFORD are:
i. ROBERT LAUREN GIFFORD was born about 1805 in Tennessee. He married RHODA.
ii. JOSEPH WILKERSON/WILKINSON GIFFORD was born 1807 in Tennessee.
iii. (son) GIFFORD was born between 1809 and 1810 in Tennessee. He married ELIZABETH.
iv. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born about 1812 in Franklin Co, TN. He married (1) ? He married (2) ELIZABETH ANN.
v. GIDEON M. GIFFORD was born say 1814 in Franklin Co, TN. He married LUCINDA VAUGHN. GIDEON was murdered by his son.
In the 12 Oct 1894 issue of "The Scottsboro Citizen", "On the 7th instant, in his own house and by his own son, William, without provocation. Gideon M. Gifford was shot and killed, dying in a few hours, William Gifford, the murderer, was at the time a fugitive from justice, he having escaped the vigilance of the officers. He was also under indictment in Franklin Co., Tenn. Gideon Gifford lived on Cumberland Mt. Near the Tenn. Line, and was over 80 years of age."[probate records have the death date as 8 Oct].
In the 19 Oct 1894 issue of "The Scottsboro Citizen", "William Gifford, who so cruelly murdered his aged father, on the mountain near Francisco, last week, is still at large. He was heard of the other day at Town Creek, Ala., where he stayed all night at his sister's a Mrs. Nichols. He left early the next morning and stole his sister's horse. It is said that Gifford has a brother living at Patrick, Lamar Co., Texas, and it is supposed that the fiend is going in that direction.".
In the 25 Oct 1894 issue of "The Scottsboro Citizen", "William Gifford, who murdered his father on the 7th Instant, was arrested near his home on the 17th. He asked leave of the officers making the arrest to go by home to get a change of clothing, and on reaching the house he secretly took strychnine, and in a few hours was dead. He reached home with a horse stolen from his sister at Town Creek on the 13th, as related in your paper last week.".
vi. LUCINDA GIFFORD was born circa 1816 in Franklin Co, TN. She married EDWARD MORRIS on 15 Dec 1849 in Franklin Co, TN.
vii. GEORGE GIFFORD was born say 1818. He married INTHA ADELINE FREEMAN.
viii. (daughter) GIFFORD was born between 1820 and 1825.
Generation No. 3
LAWSON GIFFORD (JOHN, WILLIAM) was born 1811 in , Sullivan, TN. He married MARY J 1843 in , Washington, TN.
Child of LAWSON GIFFORD and MARY is:
i. JOHN F GIFFORD, b. 1844, , Washington, Tn.
AMERICUS GIFFORD (WILLIAM, WILLIAM) b. abt. 1818, d. April 13, 1868, Cherokee County, Texas. He diued April 13, 1868 in Cherokee County, Texas. He married (1) SARAH CAROLINE GANT, (2) SARAH M. LOONEY, (3) CHARLOTTE KELLY, (4) MARY ROZELL, (5) MALINDA J. JOHNSON on November 5, 1864, daughter of ALVIN JOHNSON and REBECCA MITTS MCFARLIN
MARSHALL COUNTY TENNESSEE, 1838 PROBATE DEEDS
TSLA Roll # A-2188 - Marshall Co. TN Probate Deeds 1836-1840, Page 63
Mary S. GARRET To Joel GIFFORD: To indenture & bargain & Sale of 140 acres of land in Marshall County was this day proven before me by the oath of Americus GIFFORD & William H. GARRET & by me certified for registration
January 1st 1838, M. W. OAKLEY (clk)
Children of AMERICUS GIFFORD and SARAH CAROLINE GANT:
i. LOUISE JANE GIFFORD, b. July 25, 1840 in Bedford Co. TN and died Apr. 7 or 9 1868 in Cherokee Co. TX.
ii. EDWARD LAWSON GIFFORD, b.1843 in Bedford Co. TN and died Jan. 30, 1871 in Cherokee Co. TX.
iii. JOHN E. GIFFORD, b. Mar. 25, 1846 in Bedford Co. TN and died July 26, 1916 in Cherokee Co. TX.
iv. AMANDA CAROLINE GIFFORD, 1851 in Cherokee Co. TX and died in 1862 in Cherokee Co. TX.
v. WILLIAM M. GIFFORD, Aug 4, 1848 in Bedford Co. TN and died Nov. 10, 1913 in Cherokee Co. TX.
Children of AMERICUS GIFFORD and SARAH M. LOONEY:
vi. NANCY ANN GIFFORD, b. 1853, Cherokee County, Texas
vii. MARY FRANCIS GIFFORD, b. abt. 1855, Cherokee County, Texas
viii. JAMES ALEXANDER GIFFORD, b. abt. 1858 in Cherokee Co. TX.
Children of AMERICUS GIFFORD and MALINDA J. JOHNSON:
ix. MARTHA REBECCA GIFFORD, b. August 12, 1864, Cherokee County, Texas, d. July 21, 1939, Texas
ix. CHARLES AMERICUS GIFFORD, b. Oct. 1, 1868 in Cherokee Co. TX and died Aug. 1, 1937 in Cherokee Co. TX.
LAWSON GIFFORD (JOHN, WILLIAM) was born 1811 in , Sullivan, TN. He married MARY J 1843 in , Washington, TN.
Child of LAWSON GIFFORD and MARY is:
i. JOHN F GIFFORD, b. 1844, , Washington, Tn.
AMERICUS GIFFORD (WILLIAM, WILLIAM) b. abt. 1818, d. April 13, 1868, Cherokee County, Texas. He diued April 13, 1868 in Cherokee County, Texas. He married (1) SARAH CAROLINE GANT, (2) SARAH M. LOONEY, (3) CHARLOTTE KELLY, (4) MARY ROZELL, (5) MALINDA J. JOHNSON on November 5, 1864, daughter of ALVIN JOHNSON and REBECCA MITTS MCFARLIN
MARSHALL COUNTY TENNESSEE, 1838 PROBATE DEEDS
TSLA Roll # A-2188 - Marshall Co. TN Probate Deeds 1836-1840, Page 63
Mary S. GARRET To Joel GIFFORD: To indenture & bargain & Sale of 140 acres of land in Marshall County was this day proven before me by the oath of Americus GIFFORD & William H. GARRET & by me certified for registration
January 1st 1838, M. W. OAKLEY (clk)
Children of AMERICUS GIFFORD and SARAH CAROLINE GANT:
i. LOUISE JANE GIFFORD, b. July 25, 1840 in Bedford Co. TN and died Apr. 7 or 9 1868 in Cherokee Co. TX.
ii. EDWARD LAWSON GIFFORD, b.1843 in Bedford Co. TN and died Jan. 30, 1871 in Cherokee Co. TX.
iii. JOHN E. GIFFORD, b. Mar. 25, 1846 in Bedford Co. TN and died July 26, 1916 in Cherokee Co. TX.
iv. AMANDA CAROLINE GIFFORD, 1851 in Cherokee Co. TX and died in 1862 in Cherokee Co. TX.
v. WILLIAM M. GIFFORD, Aug 4, 1848 in Bedford Co. TN and died Nov. 10, 1913 in Cherokee Co. TX.
Children of AMERICUS GIFFORD and SARAH M. LOONEY:
vi. NANCY ANN GIFFORD, b. 1853, Cherokee County, Texas
vii. MARY FRANCIS GIFFORD, b. abt. 1855, Cherokee County, Texas
viii. JAMES ALEXANDER GIFFORD, b. abt. 1858 in Cherokee Co. TX.
Children of AMERICUS GIFFORD and MALINDA J. JOHNSON:
ix. MARTHA REBECCA GIFFORD, b. August 12, 1864, Cherokee County, Texas, d. July 21, 1939, Texas
ix. CHARLES AMERICUS GIFFORD, b. Oct. 1, 1868 in Cherokee Co. TX and died Aug. 1, 1937 in Cherokee Co. TX.
JOSEPH WILKERSON (WILKINSON?) GIFFORD (GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born 1807 in Tennessee. His first wife was NANCY JONES. She was born 1817 in South Carolina. His second marriage was to NANCY VAUGHN. Nancy was born 1825 in Tennessee. She was divorced (Vaughn could be her married name) when she married Joseph. Joseph's parents were listed as being born in North Carolina. On 18 May 1863, Joseph W. GIFFORD and Nancy his wife sold land in Jackson Co AL. JOSEPH GIFFORD and NANCY VAUGHN divorced after many years of marriage. JOSEPH W. GIFFORD married (3) SARAH L. TURLEY on 21 Jul 1871 in Franklin Co, TN. He married (4) JOSEPHINE JUSTICE October 11, 1877 in Jackson County, alabama. He died in 1894 in Jackson Co, AL. He was buried in Old Grey's Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co, AL.
According to the Agricultural & Manufacturing Census of 1850 for Township 3 Range 5, Jackson County, Alabama - Joseph W. Gifford owned 40 acres of improved land, 80 acres of unimproved land, the cash value of his farm was $300. Value of farm implements & machinery was $60, and value of his livestock was $411.
Family found on the 1880 census in Beat 18, Jackson County, Alabama. Joseph is listed as 73 and as a farmer. Others in the home are: Josephine (38), Lydia (6), Sallie (3), and Napoleon (1).
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and NANCY JONES are:
i. (daughter) GIFFORD was born in Jackson Co, AL
ii. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born circa 1828 in Jackson Co, AL. He married MARY ANN DEAN.
iii. ROBERT JONES GIFFORD was born on 12 Oct 1830 in Jackson Co, AL. He and SUSANNAH A. PRATT obtained a marriage license on 15 Dec 1851 in Franklin Co, TN.
iv. JULIA GIFFORD was born in 1837 Jackson Co, AL. Married JOHN TURNEY 15 Jan. 15, 1855 in Franklin Co, TN.
v. (daughter) GIFFORD was born between 1836 and 1838 in Jackson Co, AL
vi. SAMUEL SAMPSON GIFFORD was born in May 1840 in Jackson Co, AL. He married (1) NANCY. He married (2) SUSAN GEORGE on 12 Jan 1870 in Franklin Co, TN, (license). He died in Mar 1926 in Collins, Jackson Co, AL, at age 85. He was buried in Old Grey's Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co, AL.
vii. GEORGE W. GIFFORD was born 1845 in Jackson Co, AL. He married PATSY CLARK on 20 Jan 1866 in Jackson Co, AL
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and NANCY VAUGHN are:
viii. MILLY E. GIFFORD (step‐daughter?) was born 1846 in Jackson Co, AL
ix. SARAH C. "SALLY" GIFFORD (step‐daughter?) was born 1847 in Jackson Co, AL. She marriedJACOB MILLER on 9 Mar 1867 in Franklin Co, TN.
x. AMOS GIFFORD was born circa 1851 in Jackson Co, AL
He married (fourth) JOSEPHINE JUSTICE on 11 Oct 1877 in Jackson Co, AL. He died in 1893 in Jackson Co, AL. He was buried in Old Grey's Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co, AL.
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and JOSEPHINE JUSTICE are:
xi. LYDIA GIFFORD was born in Dec 1875 in Jackson Co, AL.
xii. SARAH A. "SALLY" GIFFORD was born circa 1877 in Jackson Co, AL
xiii. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE GIFFORD was born circa 1879 in Jackson Co, AL.
xiv. LULA A. GIFFORD was born in Aug 1887 in Jackson Co, AL.
Joseph Wilkerson\Wilkinson GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in P.O. Big Coon, Jackson Co, AL, (Jos. W. GIFFORD age 62 born TN, Sarah TURLEY 34 TN, William S. TURLEY 14 AL, next to Robt. GIFFORD age 39).
Joseph Wilkerson\Wilkinson GIFFORD appeared in the 1880 US census in Jackson Co, AL, (Joseph W. GIFFORD age 73 born TN parents NC/NC, Josephine 33 wife TN TN/NC, Lyda 6 AL TN/TN, Salie 3 AL TN/TN, Napolean B. 1 AL TN/TN).
On 24 Jan 1894, Josaphine GIFFORD, widow of Joseph W. GIFFORD deceased of Jackson Co AL, petitioned the court to appoint two commissioners to make an inventory of the real and personal property. She stated that it had been more the 60 days since her husband's death. Joseph's minor children were listed as Lydia age 18, Sarah A. age 16, Napoleon B. age 14, Lula A. or H. age 6. Inventory filed 8 Feb 1894.
GIDEON M. GIFFORD (GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born say 1814 in Franklin Co, TN. He married LUCINDA VAUGHN.
Children of GIDEON GIFFORD and LUCINDA VAUGHN were:
i. ALLEN GIFFORD was born in May 1834 in Alabama. He married (1) HULDAH PRUITT. He married (2) NANCY C. HUGHES circa 1877.
ii. MARTHA GIFFORD was born on 3 Oct 1835 in Alabama.14 She married (1) ARTHUR M. BRADFORD on 1 May 1853 in Franklin Co, TN. She married (2) JAMES NICHOLS. She died in May 1908 in Lawrence Co, AL, at age 72.
iii. NANCY GIFFORD was born on 24 Sep 1837 in Alabama.14 She married JOHN M. CRABTREE on 25 Dec 1856 in Franklin Co, TN. She died in 1901 in Franklin Co, TN. She was buried in Rice Cemetery, Franklin Co, TN.
iv. ELIZA JANE GIFFORD was born circa 1840 in Alabama. She married (1) ANDREW YATES on 6 Jun 1856 in Franklin Co, TN. She married (2) CALVIN T. MORRIS on 20 Sep 1859 in Franklin Co, TN.
According to the Agricultural & Manufacturing Census of 1850 for Township 3 Range 5, Jackson County, Alabama - Joseph W. Gifford owned 40 acres of improved land, 80 acres of unimproved land, the cash value of his farm was $300. Value of farm implements & machinery was $60, and value of his livestock was $411.
Family found on the 1880 census in Beat 18, Jackson County, Alabama. Joseph is listed as 73 and as a farmer. Others in the home are: Josephine (38), Lydia (6), Sallie (3), and Napoleon (1).
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and NANCY JONES are:
i. (daughter) GIFFORD was born in Jackson Co, AL
ii. WILLIAM GIFFORD was born circa 1828 in Jackson Co, AL. He married MARY ANN DEAN.
iii. ROBERT JONES GIFFORD was born on 12 Oct 1830 in Jackson Co, AL. He and SUSANNAH A. PRATT obtained a marriage license on 15 Dec 1851 in Franklin Co, TN.
iv. JULIA GIFFORD was born in 1837 Jackson Co, AL. Married JOHN TURNEY 15 Jan. 15, 1855 in Franklin Co, TN.
v. (daughter) GIFFORD was born between 1836 and 1838 in Jackson Co, AL
vi. SAMUEL SAMPSON GIFFORD was born in May 1840 in Jackson Co, AL. He married (1) NANCY. He married (2) SUSAN GEORGE on 12 Jan 1870 in Franklin Co, TN, (license). He died in Mar 1926 in Collins, Jackson Co, AL, at age 85. He was buried in Old Grey's Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co, AL.
vii. GEORGE W. GIFFORD was born 1845 in Jackson Co, AL. He married PATSY CLARK on 20 Jan 1866 in Jackson Co, AL
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and NANCY VAUGHN are:
viii. MILLY E. GIFFORD (step‐daughter?) was born 1846 in Jackson Co, AL
ix. SARAH C. "SALLY" GIFFORD (step‐daughter?) was born 1847 in Jackson Co, AL. She marriedJACOB MILLER on 9 Mar 1867 in Franklin Co, TN.
x. AMOS GIFFORD was born circa 1851 in Jackson Co, AL
He married (fourth) JOSEPHINE JUSTICE on 11 Oct 1877 in Jackson Co, AL. He died in 1893 in Jackson Co, AL. He was buried in Old Grey's Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Co, AL.
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and JOSEPHINE JUSTICE are:
xi. LYDIA GIFFORD was born in Dec 1875 in Jackson Co, AL.
xii. SARAH A. "SALLY" GIFFORD was born circa 1877 in Jackson Co, AL
xiii. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE GIFFORD was born circa 1879 in Jackson Co, AL.
xiv. LULA A. GIFFORD was born in Aug 1887 in Jackson Co, AL.
Joseph Wilkerson\Wilkinson GIFFORD appeared in the 1870 US census in P.O. Big Coon, Jackson Co, AL, (Jos. W. GIFFORD age 62 born TN, Sarah TURLEY 34 TN, William S. TURLEY 14 AL, next to Robt. GIFFORD age 39).
Joseph Wilkerson\Wilkinson GIFFORD appeared in the 1880 US census in Jackson Co, AL, (Joseph W. GIFFORD age 73 born TN parents NC/NC, Josephine 33 wife TN TN/NC, Lyda 6 AL TN/TN, Salie 3 AL TN/TN, Napolean B. 1 AL TN/TN).
On 24 Jan 1894, Josaphine GIFFORD, widow of Joseph W. GIFFORD deceased of Jackson Co AL, petitioned the court to appoint two commissioners to make an inventory of the real and personal property. She stated that it had been more the 60 days since her husband's death. Joseph's minor children were listed as Lydia age 18, Sarah A. age 16, Napoleon B. age 14, Lula A. or H. age 6. Inventory filed 8 Feb 1894.
GIDEON M. GIFFORD (GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born say 1814 in Franklin Co, TN. He married LUCINDA VAUGHN.
Children of GIDEON GIFFORD and LUCINDA VAUGHN were:
i. ALLEN GIFFORD was born in May 1834 in Alabama. He married (1) HULDAH PRUITT. He married (2) NANCY C. HUGHES circa 1877.
ii. MARTHA GIFFORD was born on 3 Oct 1835 in Alabama.14 She married (1) ARTHUR M. BRADFORD on 1 May 1853 in Franklin Co, TN. She married (2) JAMES NICHOLS. She died in May 1908 in Lawrence Co, AL, at age 72.
iii. NANCY GIFFORD was born on 24 Sep 1837 in Alabama.14 She married JOHN M. CRABTREE on 25 Dec 1856 in Franklin Co, TN. She died in 1901 in Franklin Co, TN. She was buried in Rice Cemetery, Franklin Co, TN.
iv. ELIZA JANE GIFFORD was born circa 1840 in Alabama. She married (1) ANDREW YATES on 6 Jun 1856 in Franklin Co, TN. She married (2) CALVIN T. MORRIS on 20 Sep 1859 in Franklin Co, TN.
Generation No. 4
WILLIAM GIFFORD (JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born 1828 in Jackson Co, AL. He married MARY ANN DEAN, daughter of THOMAS DEAN and LUCRETIA JANE SCRUGGS. He died 1863 in Virginia.
Children of WILLIAM GIFFORD and MARY ANN DEAN:
i. THOMAS VAN BUREN GIFFORD, b. 1852, d. 1920
ii. JAMES GIFFORD, b. 1856 in Alabama, d. 1913
iii. WILLIAM GIFFORD, b. 1857. d. before 1870
iv. JOSEPH GIFFORD, b. 1859, d. 1939
On February 20, 1862, William had traveled to Rome, Georgia where he enlisted in the Confederate Army with Company B, 21st Georgia Infantry. On May 31, 1863, William was killed in action in Virginia. Further tragedy struck the young family as Mary Ann Dean Gifford and son William died prior to 1870. Thomas, James and Joseph then lived with their maternal grandparents, Thomas and Lucinda Dean.
WILLIAM GIFFORD (JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born 1828 in Jackson Co, AL. He married MARY ANN DEAN, daughter of THOMAS DEAN and LUCRETIA JANE SCRUGGS. He died 1863 in Virginia.
Children of WILLIAM GIFFORD and MARY ANN DEAN:
i. THOMAS VAN BUREN GIFFORD, b. 1852, d. 1920
ii. JAMES GIFFORD, b. 1856 in Alabama, d. 1913
iii. WILLIAM GIFFORD, b. 1857. d. before 1870
iv. JOSEPH GIFFORD, b. 1859, d. 1939
On February 20, 1862, William had traveled to Rome, Georgia where he enlisted in the Confederate Army with Company B, 21st Georgia Infantry. On May 31, 1863, William was killed in action in Virginia. Further tragedy struck the young family as Mary Ann Dean Gifford and son William died prior to 1870. Thomas, James and Joseph then lived with their maternal grandparents, Thomas and Lucinda Dean.
GEORGE W. GIFFORD (JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born 1845 in Jackson County, Alabama, and died in Arkansas. He married MARTHA PATSY CLARK January 29, 1866 in Jackson County, Alabama. She was born Abt. 1846 in Tennessee. Family rumor has it that George was shot by Don Wagoner. Listed as living in Big Coon, Jackson County, Alabama on the 1870 Census. Listed on the 1880 census in Town Six, Jackson County, Alabama. He is listed as a farmer. He is listed as being born in Alabama and both his parents born in Tennessee. Patsy and both her parents are all listed as being born in Tennessee. The census listed Robert and Charlotte both being born in Tennessee and the other children being born in Alabama. Listed on the 1900 census as living in Jackson County, Alabama, Beat 18.
Children of GEORGE GIFFORD and MARTHA PATSY CLARK are:
i. ROBERT D. GIFFORD, b. May 1868, Tennessee; d. February 18, 1936, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas.
ii. CHARLOTTE GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1871 in Tennessee
iii. JOSEPH GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1874 in Alabama
iv. NANCY J. GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1876 in Alabama
v. SALLE ANGELINE GIFFORD, b. January 1878, Alabama. Married JAMES MOSES DOTSON September 19, 1897 in Franklin County, Tennessee.
vi. MARTHA A. GIFFORD, b. August 1879, Jackson County, Alabama. Married GEORGE W. HELTON
ELIZA JANE GIFFORD (GIDEON, GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born circa 1840 in Alabama. She married (1) ANDREW YATES on 6 Jun 1856 in Franklin Co, TN. She married (2) CALVIN T. MORRIS on 20 Sep 1859 in Franklin Co, TN. He was born circa 1831 in Tennessee. She died between 1880 and 1884 in Franklin Co, TN. ANDREW YATES died between 1857 and 1858 in Franklin Co, TN.
Children of ELIZA JANE GIFFORD and ANDREW YATES were:
i. SUSAN YATES was born circa 1857 in Franklin Co, TN.
CALVIN T. MORRIS appeared in the 1860 US census in Franklin Co, TN, (Calvin T. MORRIS age 28 born TN, Jane 19 AL, Hiram 6 TN, Mary E. 4 TN, Susan YATES 3 TN, Robin MORRIS 16 TN).
CALVIN T. MORRIS appeared in the 1870 US census in Jackson Co, AL, (Calvin T. MORRIS age 39 born TN, Eliza J. 30 AL, Hiram 15 AL, Mary E. 13 AL, Susan 11 AL, George 9 TN, Sarah A. 6 AL, Eliza 4 AL, Robert 2 AL, William R. 5/12 AL born Jan, John W.
i. ROBERT D. GIFFORD, b. May 1868, Tennessee; d. February 18, 1936, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas.
ii. CHARLOTTE GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1871 in Tennessee
iii. JOSEPH GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1874 in Alabama
iv. NANCY J. GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1876 in Alabama
v. SALLE ANGELINE GIFFORD, b. January 1878, Alabama. Married JAMES MOSES DOTSON September 19, 1897 in Franklin County, Tennessee.
vi. MARTHA A. GIFFORD, b. August 1879, Jackson County, Alabama. Married GEORGE W. HELTON
ELIZA JANE GIFFORD (GIDEON, GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born circa 1840 in Alabama. She married (1) ANDREW YATES on 6 Jun 1856 in Franklin Co, TN. She married (2) CALVIN T. MORRIS on 20 Sep 1859 in Franklin Co, TN. He was born circa 1831 in Tennessee. She died between 1880 and 1884 in Franklin Co, TN. ANDREW YATES died between 1857 and 1858 in Franklin Co, TN.
Children of ELIZA JANE GIFFORD and ANDREW YATES were:
i. SUSAN YATES was born circa 1857 in Franklin Co, TN.
CALVIN T. MORRIS appeared in the 1860 US census in Franklin Co, TN, (Calvin T. MORRIS age 28 born TN, Jane 19 AL, Hiram 6 TN, Mary E. 4 TN, Susan YATES 3 TN, Robin MORRIS 16 TN).
CALVIN T. MORRIS appeared in the 1870 US census in Jackson Co, AL, (Calvin T. MORRIS age 39 born TN, Eliza J. 30 AL, Hiram 15 AL, Mary E. 13 AL, Susan 11 AL, George 9 TN, Sarah A. 6 AL, Eliza 4 AL, Robert 2 AL, William R. 5/12 AL born Jan, John W.
Generation No. 5
THOMAS VAN BUREN GIFFORD (WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) b. 1852, d. 1920 married MARY ANN ELLIS, b. 1855, d. 1937. Thomas and Mary lived in the Valley Head area all of their lives. They were buried in Head Springs Cemetery, as are most of their children. Thomas Van Buren farmed and was also a carpenter who helped construct many of the buildings in the Fort Payne boom period of the 1890s.
Children of THOMAS VAN BUREN GIFFORD and MARY ANN ELLIS:
i. JAMES B. GIFFORD, b. 1872, d. 1939
ii. WILLIAM HENRY GIFFORD, b. 1874
iii. BEULAH LAVONIA GIFFORD, b. 1877, d. 1975, m. HARTLINE
iv. LULA GIFFORD, b. 1879, d. 1937, m. ROGER
v. MARY KATHERINE GIFFORD, b. 1882, d. 1882
vi. GEORGE EDWARD GIFFORD, b. 1884, d. 1964
vii. ALICE GIFFORD, b. 1888, d. 1933
viii. ANTHONY BULIE GIFFORD, b. 1889, d. 1959
ix. THOMAS LUTHER GIFFORD, b. 1891, d. 1966
x. NANCY ELIZABETH GIFFORD, b. 1894, d. 1982
xi. RICHARD SPENCER GIFFORD, b. 1897, d. 1918. Killed in France during World War 1.
JAMES GIFFORD (WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) b. 1856, d. 1913, m. (1) SOPHRONIA EMELINE BOULDIN, b. 1860, d. 1899. Second wife, MRS. MARTHA J. GREEN. James and Sophronia are both buried at Mt. Home Cemetery.
Children of JAMES GIFFORD and (1) SOPHRONIA EMELINE BOULDIN:
i. NANCY EMELINE GIFFORD, b. 1878. d. 1948, m. DEAN
ii. JOSEPH A. GIFFORD, b. 1880, d. 1948
iii. WILLIAM TROUSE GIFFORD, b. 1884, d. 1944, m. (1) IDA ISBELL, b. 1879, d. 1929 in Fort Payne, there were no children from this union. Following the death of Ida, he married (2) LEIA ADDIE BAILEY, b. 1907, d. 1999 in Tennessee.
iv. LULA E. GIFFORD, b. 1889, d. 1913, m. JONES
Child of JAMES GIFFORD and MARTHA J. GREEN:
v, ROSA GIFFORD, b. 1891
JOSEPH GIFFORD (WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1859, d. 1939, m. LUCY ELLEN CRAZE in 1881. She was b. 1864, d. 1944. Joseph and Lucy Craze Gifford are buried in Mt. Home Cemetery.
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and LUCY ELLEN CRAZE:
i. WILLIAM R. GIFFORD, b. 1885, d. 1963
ii. JAMES RENO GIFFORD, b. 1886
iii. THOMAS HARDY GIFFORD, b. 1888, d. 1959
iv. ANNIE GIFFORD, b. 1891
v. JOHN GIFFORD, b. 1894
vi. HATTIE GIFFORD, b. 1894
vii. MARGARET GIFFORD, b. 1897, m. WILLIAMS
viii. CHESTER GIFFORD, b. 1898
ix. HARMAN GIFFORD, b. 1900
x. JESSE LEE GIFFORD, b. 1904
xi. FLOYD GIFFORD, b. 1907, d. 1976
THOMAS VAN BUREN GIFFORD (WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) b. 1852, d. 1920 married MARY ANN ELLIS, b. 1855, d. 1937. Thomas and Mary lived in the Valley Head area all of their lives. They were buried in Head Springs Cemetery, as are most of their children. Thomas Van Buren farmed and was also a carpenter who helped construct many of the buildings in the Fort Payne boom period of the 1890s.
Children of THOMAS VAN BUREN GIFFORD and MARY ANN ELLIS:
i. JAMES B. GIFFORD, b. 1872, d. 1939
ii. WILLIAM HENRY GIFFORD, b. 1874
iii. BEULAH LAVONIA GIFFORD, b. 1877, d. 1975, m. HARTLINE
iv. LULA GIFFORD, b. 1879, d. 1937, m. ROGER
v. MARY KATHERINE GIFFORD, b. 1882, d. 1882
vi. GEORGE EDWARD GIFFORD, b. 1884, d. 1964
vii. ALICE GIFFORD, b. 1888, d. 1933
viii. ANTHONY BULIE GIFFORD, b. 1889, d. 1959
ix. THOMAS LUTHER GIFFORD, b. 1891, d. 1966
x. NANCY ELIZABETH GIFFORD, b. 1894, d. 1982
xi. RICHARD SPENCER GIFFORD, b. 1897, d. 1918. Killed in France during World War 1.
JAMES GIFFORD (WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) b. 1856, d. 1913, m. (1) SOPHRONIA EMELINE BOULDIN, b. 1860, d. 1899. Second wife, MRS. MARTHA J. GREEN. James and Sophronia are both buried at Mt. Home Cemetery.
Children of JAMES GIFFORD and (1) SOPHRONIA EMELINE BOULDIN:
i. NANCY EMELINE GIFFORD, b. 1878. d. 1948, m. DEAN
ii. JOSEPH A. GIFFORD, b. 1880, d. 1948
iii. WILLIAM TROUSE GIFFORD, b. 1884, d. 1944, m. (1) IDA ISBELL, b. 1879, d. 1929 in Fort Payne, there were no children from this union. Following the death of Ida, he married (2) LEIA ADDIE BAILEY, b. 1907, d. 1999 in Tennessee.
iv. LULA E. GIFFORD, b. 1889, d. 1913, m. JONES
Child of JAMES GIFFORD and MARTHA J. GREEN:
v, ROSA GIFFORD, b. 1891
JOSEPH GIFFORD (WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1859, d. 1939, m. LUCY ELLEN CRAZE in 1881. She was b. 1864, d. 1944. Joseph and Lucy Craze Gifford are buried in Mt. Home Cemetery.
Children of JOSEPH GIFFORD and LUCY ELLEN CRAZE:
i. WILLIAM R. GIFFORD, b. 1885, d. 1963
ii. JAMES RENO GIFFORD, b. 1886
iii. THOMAS HARDY GIFFORD, b. 1888, d. 1959
iv. ANNIE GIFFORD, b. 1891
v. JOHN GIFFORD, b. 1894
vi. HATTIE GIFFORD, b. 1894
vii. MARGARET GIFFORD, b. 1897, m. WILLIAMS
viii. CHESTER GIFFORD, b. 1898
ix. HARMAN GIFFORD, b. 1900
x. JESSE LEE GIFFORD, b. 1904
xi. FLOYD GIFFORD, b. 1907, d. 1976
Robert D. Gifford - May 1868 - February 18, 1936
ROBERT D. GIFFORD (GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born May 1868 in Jackson County, Alabama, and died February 18, 1936 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas of pneumonia. He married (1) EMMA MAE JACOBS July 12, 1891 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas, daughter of BENJAMIN F. JACOBS and MARY ANN EMERSON. She was born April 1874 in Pike County, Missouri, and died Abt. 1908 in Jackson County, Arkansas. He married (2) LEONA KELLER May 14, 1913 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas, daughter of JACOB KELLER and LUEANNA GREEN. She was born September 27, 1887 in Illinois, and died 1952 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas. ROBERT D. GIFFORD: Burial: Denton Island Cemetery, Jackson County, Arkansas.
Family listed on the 1920 census as living in Jonesboro Township, Independence County, Arkansas. Robert is listed as a farmer, 57 and head of household. Leona is 33, Kenneth (16), Annie (13), Mildred (5), Josie (3), Martha (2), Robert (4 months old), Rosie Wingo (14) and Mary Wingo (11). Census taken January 13, 1920.
Family listed on 1930 census in Bird Township, Jackson County, Arkansas. Robert is listed as renting, living on a farm, farming is listed as his occupation. Family residing with Robert and Leona at this time were: Mildred (15), Josie (14), Robert (12), Martha (10), Etta (5) and Alta (2).
Family listed on the 1920 census as living in Jonesboro Township, Independence County, Arkansas. Robert is listed as a farmer, 57 and head of household. Leona is 33, Kenneth (16), Annie (13), Mildred (5), Josie (3), Martha (2), Robert (4 months old), Rosie Wingo (14) and Mary Wingo (11). Census taken January 13, 1920.
Family listed on 1930 census in Bird Township, Jackson County, Arkansas. Robert is listed as renting, living on a farm, farming is listed as his occupation. Family residing with Robert and Leona at this time were: Mildred (15), Josie (14), Robert (12), Martha (10), Etta (5) and Alta (2).
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Children of ROBERT GIFFORD and EMMA JACOBS are:
i. ELLA GIFFORD, b. June 10, 1892, Missouri; m. WILLIS JOHNSON, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas. ii. THOMAS H. GIFFORD, b. July 04, 1896, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. May 22, 1966, Newport, Arkansas. |
Ella and Ira Gifford
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Tommy Gifford
Notes for THOMAS H. GIFFORD:
Tom Gifford was a deaf mute. Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas. Was a farmer and he died of coronary occulusion at 68 years of age.
Tom Gifford was a deaf mute. Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas. Was a farmer and he died of coronary occulusion at 68 years of age.
Robert and Leona Gifford with baby Martha.
Robert and Leona were married May 14, 1913 in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
Children: Mildred Gifford, Josie Gifford, Martha Jane Bell Gifford,
Robert Nathaniel Gifford, Etta Rae Gifford and Alta Gifford
Children: Mildred Gifford, Josie Gifford, Martha Jane Bell Gifford,
Robert Nathaniel Gifford, Etta Rae Gifford and Alta Gifford
iii. IRA LEE GIFFORD, b. July 03, 1899, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. March 10, 1986, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas; m. CHARLES ELMER KELLER, October 22, 1916, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. August 01, 1890, Parke County, Indiana; d. June 27, 1960, Newport, Arkansas.
iv. WILLIS GIFFORD, born Junw 17, 1902, Tuckerman, Arkansas. d. very young, buried at Denton Island Cemetary
v. WILLIE GIFFORD, b. June 17, 1902, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. August 22, 1936, Newport, Arkansas; m. LOLA BICE. Died when he jumped off a truck and got run over by it. Buried at Denton Island Cemetery.
vi. KENNETH GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1904, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. 1923, Tuckerman, Arkansas. Was killed when he jumped out of the barn on to a bale of hay and landed on a pitchfork.
vii. ANNIE M. GIFFORD, b. April 17, 1905, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. February 13, 1978, Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. JAMES MYERS, June 12, 1921, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. 1898; d. 1973.
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Children of ROBERT GIFFORD and LEONA KELLER are:
viii. MILDRED E. GIFFORD, b. June 08, 1914; d. December 29, 1987; m. ALBERT FRANKLIN GUFFEY, April 29, 1933, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. December 08, 1910; d. March 28, 1999. Burial: Dowell's Cemetery (Battleaxe)
iv. WILLIS GIFFORD, born Junw 17, 1902, Tuckerman, Arkansas. d. very young, buried at Denton Island Cemetary
v. WILLIE GIFFORD, b. June 17, 1902, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. August 22, 1936, Newport, Arkansas; m. LOLA BICE. Died when he jumped off a truck and got run over by it. Buried at Denton Island Cemetery.
vi. KENNETH GIFFORD, b. Abt. 1904, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. 1923, Tuckerman, Arkansas. Was killed when he jumped out of the barn on to a bale of hay and landed on a pitchfork.
vii. ANNIE M. GIFFORD, b. April 17, 1905, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. February 13, 1978, Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. JAMES MYERS, June 12, 1921, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. 1898; d. 1973.
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Children of ROBERT GIFFORD and LEONA KELLER are:
viii. MILDRED E. GIFFORD, b. June 08, 1914; d. December 29, 1987; m. ALBERT FRANKLIN GUFFEY, April 29, 1933, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. December 08, 1910; d. March 28, 1999. Burial: Dowell's Cemetery (Battleaxe)
 Mildred, Martha and Josie Gifford |
 Alta, Josie, Martha, Etta, Leona and Robert Gifford |
Josie and Martha Gifford
ix. JOSIE GIFFORD, b. March 04, 1916; d. December 23, 1934. Josie Gifford died when she fell off the sideboard of a car. She was 18. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery, Craighead County, Arkansas
x. MARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD, b. August 25, 1917, Tuckerman, AR; d. August 13, 1998, Tuckerman, AR; m. (1) LONNIE HOWARD, October 14, 1939, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. October 24, 1914; d. December 1983; m. (2) CECIL PITTS, May 15, 1941, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. January 06, 1919; d. April 1982, Sulphur Rock.
Notes for LONNIE HOWARD:
Lonnie Howard was a musician and played guitar in a band. Lonnie and Martha married and along with Mary Jo lived with his parents. Lonnie had no desire to move out of his parents home. The marriage did not last very long. (Information provided by Alta Gifford Ford).
x. MARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD, b. August 25, 1917, Tuckerman, AR; d. August 13, 1998, Tuckerman, AR; m. (1) LONNIE HOWARD, October 14, 1939, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. October 24, 1914; d. December 1983; m. (2) CECIL PITTS, May 15, 1941, Jackson County, Arkansas; b. January 06, 1919; d. April 1982, Sulphur Rock.
Notes for LONNIE HOWARD:
Lonnie Howard was a musician and played guitar in a band. Lonnie and Martha married and along with Mary Jo lived with his parents. Lonnie had no desire to move out of his parents home. The marriage did not last very long. (Information provided by Alta Gifford Ford).
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Robert N.Gifford and Hazel Batson Gifford - April 1959
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Robert Gifford
xi. ROBERT NATHANIEL GIFFORD, b. September 16, 1919, died June 3, 1986; m. HAZEL BATSON, July 25, 1937; b. September 05, 1922; d. September 1982.
On July 25, 1937, Robert and Hazel were married in a double wedding with Barney and Dorothy (Keller) Shipman. They celebrated their anniversaries together every year thereafter whenever possible. (Information provided by Connie Dunivan).
Obituary for Hazel Gifford:
Obituary: Mrs. Hazel Gifford, 60, of Tuckerman passed away Sunday, September 19, 1982. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Gifford of the home, one son, Charles Gifford of Grubbs; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Dunivan of Jonesboro; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Myrl Capri of Syracuse, N. Y., Mrs. Wanda Goodman of Converse, Ind., Mrs. Betty Painter of Wayland, Mich., and Miss Shelba Shipman of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Funeral services were held at Ballews Chapel Church with burial at Ballews Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Dillinger's Funeral Home of Newport.
Card of Thanks:
The family of Hazel Gifford wish to thank everyone who sent cards, brought food and the words of sympathy during the sickness and loss of our loved one. A special thank you goes to Bros. Larue and David Decker for the beautiful services they gave.
Also to Hummingbird Floral for the beautiful job they did with the flower and also Minerva's Flower Shop for the beautiful grandchildren's wreath. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Robert Gifford,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gifford and children,
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Dunivan and children
On July 25, 1937, Robert and Hazel were married in a double wedding with Barney and Dorothy (Keller) Shipman. They celebrated their anniversaries together every year thereafter whenever possible. (Information provided by Connie Dunivan).
Obituary for Hazel Gifford:
Obituary: Mrs. Hazel Gifford, 60, of Tuckerman passed away Sunday, September 19, 1982. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Gifford of the home, one son, Charles Gifford of Grubbs; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Dunivan of Jonesboro; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Myrl Capri of Syracuse, N. Y., Mrs. Wanda Goodman of Converse, Ind., Mrs. Betty Painter of Wayland, Mich., and Miss Shelba Shipman of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Funeral services were held at Ballews Chapel Church with burial at Ballews Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Dillinger's Funeral Home of Newport.
Card of Thanks:
The family of Hazel Gifford wish to thank everyone who sent cards, brought food and the words of sympathy during the sickness and loss of our loved one. A special thank you goes to Bros. Larue and David Decker for the beautiful services they gave.
Also to Hummingbird Floral for the beautiful job they did with the flower and also Minerva's Flower Shop for the beautiful grandchildren's wreath. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Robert Gifford,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gifford and children,
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Dunivan and children
xii. ETTA RAE GIFFORD, b. September 18, 1924; d. June 05, 2004, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan; m. FRED ELLIOTT
Alta Gifford
xiii. ALTA GIFFORD; married EMMANUEL JACOB FORD; he was born March 15, 1925; d. February 18, 1987. They were married November 4, 1935. He was the son of WILLIAM FORD and ESTELL SCOTT.
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SALLE ANGELINE GIFFORD (GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born January 1878 in Alabama. She married JAMES MOSES DOTSON
Children of SALLE GIFFORD and JAMES DOTSON are:
i. RHODA CATHERINE DOTSON, b. 1899; d. 1901.
ii. NORA NOVELLA DOTSON, d. 1972; m. WILEY SIMS.
MARTHA A. GIFFORD (GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born August 1879 in Jackson County, Alabama. She married GEORGE W. HELTON July 01, 1897 in Jackson County, Alabama.
Child of MARTHA GIFFORD and GEORGE HELTON is:
i. DOBSON HELTON. September 19, 1897 in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Generation No. 6
SALLE ANGELINE GIFFORD (GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born January 1878 in Alabama. She married JAMES MOSES DOTSON
Children of SALLE GIFFORD and JAMES DOTSON are:
i. RHODA CATHERINE DOTSON, b. 1899; d. 1901.
ii. NORA NOVELLA DOTSON, d. 1972; m. WILEY SIMS.
MARTHA A. GIFFORD (GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born August 1879 in Jackson County, Alabama. She married GEORGE W. HELTON July 01, 1897 in Jackson County, Alabama.
Child of MARTHA GIFFORD and GEORGE HELTON is:
i. DOBSON HELTON. September 19, 1897 in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Generation No. 6
NANCY EMELINE GIFFORD (JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1878. d. 1948. m. BERRY PAYNE DEAN in 1895. Nancy Gifford Dean is buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne.
Children of NANCY EMELINE GIFFORD and BERRY PAYNE DEAN:
The Deans had eleven offsprings from 1895 through 1921.
WILLIAM TROUSE GIFFORD (JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1884, d. 1944, m. (1) IDA ISBELL, b. 1879, d. 1929 in Fort Payne, there were no children from this union. Following the death of Ida, he married (2) LEIA ADDIE BAILEY, b. 1907, d. 1999 in Tennessee. William Trouse Gifford lived in Fort Payne for most of his adult life. He was employed with Fort Payne Electric and Ladd Brick Plant. Trouse owned property adjoining the area later developed as Manitou Cave. By the time of his death he had invested in several rental properties in and around Fort Payne. Trouse is buried at Glenwood Cemetery at Fort Payne. Following Trouse Gifford's death, Leia Gifford held a management position at DeSoto State Park. Sons, Ed and Jimmy, also worked at the park as youngsters.
Children of WILLIAM TROUSE GIFFORD and LEIA ADDIE BAILEY:
i. WILLIAM EDWARD "ED" GIFFORD, b. 1930, d. 1981
ii. ALMIRA MAXINE GIFFORD, b. 1932, died as infant
iii. JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD
iv. NANCY MARIE GIFFORD
v. TROUSE HENRY GIFFORD, b. 1941, d. 2000
Children of NANCY EMELINE GIFFORD and BERRY PAYNE DEAN:
The Deans had eleven offsprings from 1895 through 1921.
WILLIAM TROUSE GIFFORD (JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1884, d. 1944, m. (1) IDA ISBELL, b. 1879, d. 1929 in Fort Payne, there were no children from this union. Following the death of Ida, he married (2) LEIA ADDIE BAILEY, b. 1907, d. 1999 in Tennessee. William Trouse Gifford lived in Fort Payne for most of his adult life. He was employed with Fort Payne Electric and Ladd Brick Plant. Trouse owned property adjoining the area later developed as Manitou Cave. By the time of his death he had invested in several rental properties in and around Fort Payne. Trouse is buried at Glenwood Cemetery at Fort Payne. Following Trouse Gifford's death, Leia Gifford held a management position at DeSoto State Park. Sons, Ed and Jimmy, also worked at the park as youngsters.
Children of WILLIAM TROUSE GIFFORD and LEIA ADDIE BAILEY:
i. WILLIAM EDWARD "ED" GIFFORD, b. 1930, d. 1981
ii. ALMIRA MAXINE GIFFORD, b. 1932, died as infant
iii. JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD
iv. NANCY MARIE GIFFORD
v. TROUSE HENRY GIFFORD, b. 1941, d. 2000
ELLA GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) born June 6, 1896 in Missouri; married WILLIS NEWTON JOHNSON.
Children of ELLA GIFFORD and WILLIS JOHNSON are:
i. MAY JOHNSON, born 1909
ii. MATTIE LEE JOHNSON, born August 12, 1911, died March 3, 1972, married ADEN EVERETT ROBINSON
iii. OLA FLORANCE JOHNSON, born February 9, 1913, died March 3, 1964. Married ENNIS HENRY MORTON on March 11, 1935.
iv. RUBY JOHNSON
v. JAMES JOHNSON, married DOROTHY WINN
vi. CLARENCE N. JOHNSON, married BEATRICE SANDUSKY
vii. HELEN NORA JOHNSON, born 1921, married WAYNE SNOWDEN
viii. MATTHEW JOHNSON, born 1922, married SAMMIE JO STEDMAN
ix. EDWIN JOHNSON, married VANNETTA HANKS
x. NATHAN JOHNSON, married THEDA JEAN HANKS
xi. ALBERT JOHNSON
xii. CHARLEY JOHNSON
xiii. LOLA JEWELL JOHNSON, born 1934, married BENNY BURROW
xiv. WILLIS NEWTON JOHNSON, married SHIRLY STROUD
Children of ELLA GIFFORD and WILLIS JOHNSON are:
i. MAY JOHNSON, born 1909
ii. MATTIE LEE JOHNSON, born August 12, 1911, died March 3, 1972, married ADEN EVERETT ROBINSON
iii. OLA FLORANCE JOHNSON, born February 9, 1913, died March 3, 1964. Married ENNIS HENRY MORTON on March 11, 1935.
iv. RUBY JOHNSON
v. JAMES JOHNSON, married DOROTHY WINN
vi. CLARENCE N. JOHNSON, married BEATRICE SANDUSKY
vii. HELEN NORA JOHNSON, born 1921, married WAYNE SNOWDEN
viii. MATTHEW JOHNSON, born 1922, married SAMMIE JO STEDMAN
ix. EDWIN JOHNSON, married VANNETTA HANKS
x. NATHAN JOHNSON, married THEDA JEAN HANKS
xi. ALBERT JOHNSON
xii. CHARLEY JOHNSON
xiii. LOLA JEWELL JOHNSON, born 1934, married BENNY BURROW
xiv. WILLIS NEWTON JOHNSON, married SHIRLY STROUD
Ira Gifford - July 3, 1900 - March 10, 1986
Elvie, Ira, Dorothy, Henry, Midge, Billie and Nick Keller
IRA LEE GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born July 03, 1900 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, and died March 10, 1986 in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. She married CHARLES ELMER KELLER October 22, 1916 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas, son of JACOB KELLER and LUEANNA GREEN. He was born August 01, 1890 in Parke County, Indiana, and died June 27, 1960 in Newport, Arkansas.
Children of IRA GIFFORD and CHARLES KELLER are:
i. ROBERT LEE KELLER, b. August 03, 1917, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. March 03, 1918, Tuckerman, Arkansas.
ii. CLOVIS ELMER KELLER, b. November 03, 1919, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. January 14, 1964, Newport, Arkansas; m. EMMA JEAN HOPKINS, January 14, 1962, Jackson County, Arkansas.
iii. DOROTHY MAE KELLER, b. April 15, 1922, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas; d. February 24, 1996, Newport, Arkansas.
iv. OPAL BLANCHE KELLER, b. August 07, 1924, 08/07/1934; d. November 19, 1957.
v. ELVIE EUGENE KELLER, b. December 11, 1926, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. March 26, 1994, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas.
vi. CHARLES HENRY KELLER, b. June 02, 1929, Cave City, Stone County, Arkansas; d. December 29, 1997.
vii. JOE EDWARD "NICK" KELLER, b. June 30, 1931, Cave City, Stone County, Arkansas; d. September 08, 2007; m. JOLENE LUCILLE BROWN, May 24, 1958, Ivanhoe, Tulare, California.
Nick was in the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Burial: Ballews Chapel Cemetery, Grubbs, Arkansas
viii. JOHNNY CLAY KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. ALMA BICE, February 21, 1969, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas.
ix. ENIS RAY KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
x. BOBBY CLELLAN KELLER, b. February 24, 1940, Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. SYBIL RUTH ISAM, December 12, 1960, Visalia, Tulare, California.
xi. MABEL "MIDGE" LOUDEAN KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
xii. BILLIE CAROL KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. KENNETH DRAKE, April 15, 1966, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas.
Children of IRA GIFFORD and CHARLES KELLER are:
i. ROBERT LEE KELLER, b. August 03, 1917, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. March 03, 1918, Tuckerman, Arkansas.
ii. CLOVIS ELMER KELLER, b. November 03, 1919, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. January 14, 1964, Newport, Arkansas; m. EMMA JEAN HOPKINS, January 14, 1962, Jackson County, Arkansas.
iii. DOROTHY MAE KELLER, b. April 15, 1922, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas; d. February 24, 1996, Newport, Arkansas.
iv. OPAL BLANCHE KELLER, b. August 07, 1924, 08/07/1934; d. November 19, 1957.
v. ELVIE EUGENE KELLER, b. December 11, 1926, Tuckerman, Arkansas; d. March 26, 1994, Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas.
vi. CHARLES HENRY KELLER, b. June 02, 1929, Cave City, Stone County, Arkansas; d. December 29, 1997.
vii. JOE EDWARD "NICK" KELLER, b. June 30, 1931, Cave City, Stone County, Arkansas; d. September 08, 2007; m. JOLENE LUCILLE BROWN, May 24, 1958, Ivanhoe, Tulare, California.
Nick was in the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Burial: Ballews Chapel Cemetery, Grubbs, Arkansas
viii. JOHNNY CLAY KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. ALMA BICE, February 21, 1969, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas.
ix. ENIS RAY KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
x. BOBBY CLELLAN KELLER, b. February 24, 1940, Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. SYBIL RUTH ISAM, December 12, 1960, Visalia, Tulare, California.
xi. MABEL "MIDGE" LOUDEAN KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
xii. BILLIE CAROL KELLER, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas; m. KENNETH DRAKE, April 15, 1966, Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas.
WILLIE GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born June 17, 1902 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, and died August 22, 1936 in Newport, Arkansas. He married LOLA BICE. He was killed when he jumped off a truck and then was run over by it.
Children of WILLIE GIFFORD and LOLA BIAZ are:
i. JUNIOR GIFFORD.
ii. R. J. GIFFORD married MARY LOU DAVIDSON
ANNIE M. GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born April 17, 1907 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, and died February 1978 in Tuckerman, Arkansas. She married JAMES MYERS June 12, 1921 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas. He was born April 15, 1898, and died March 1973.
Children of ANNIE GIFFORD and JAMES MYERS are:
i. DOLLY MYERS, born February 1923, died December 25, 1999 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. m. (1) NOLAND WOODS; m. (2) JIMMY WELLS.
ii. DAISY MYERS, born February 26, 1927, died August 1980.
iii. HELEN MYERS, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
iv. ROBERT FRANKLIN MYERS, born June 23, 1933 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, died January 8, 2000 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
MILDRED GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILIAM) was born June 08, 1914, and died December 29, 1987. She married ALBERT FRANKLIN GUFFEY April 29, 1933 in Jackson County, Arkansas, son of ABNER GUFFEY and POLLY DEVORE. He was born December 08, 1910, and died March 28, 1999. MILDRED GIFFORD and ALBERT FRANKLIN GUFFEY: Burial: Dowell's Cemetery (Battleaxe)
Children of WILLIE GIFFORD and LOLA BIAZ are:
i. JUNIOR GIFFORD.
ii. R. J. GIFFORD married MARY LOU DAVIDSON
ANNIE M. GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born April 17, 1907 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, and died February 1978 in Tuckerman, Arkansas. She married JAMES MYERS June 12, 1921 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas. He was born April 15, 1898, and died March 1973.
Children of ANNIE GIFFORD and JAMES MYERS are:
i. DOLLY MYERS, born February 1923, died December 25, 1999 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. m. (1) NOLAND WOODS; m. (2) JIMMY WELLS.
ii. DAISY MYERS, born February 26, 1927, died August 1980.
iii. HELEN MYERS, born in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
iv. ROBERT FRANKLIN MYERS, born June 23, 1933 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, died January 8, 2000 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
MILDRED GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILIAM) was born June 08, 1914, and died December 29, 1987. She married ALBERT FRANKLIN GUFFEY April 29, 1933 in Jackson County, Arkansas, son of ABNER GUFFEY and POLLY DEVORE. He was born December 08, 1910, and died March 28, 1999. MILDRED GIFFORD and ALBERT FRANKLIN GUFFEY: Burial: Dowell's Cemetery (Battleaxe)
Mildred Gifford Guffey and Albert Guffey
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Children of MILDRED GIFFORD and ALBERT GUFFEY are: i. ALBERT GUFFEY JR.. ii. JIMMY NATHANIEL GUFFEY, b. July 22, 1935; d. 1975. iii. STEPHEN JAY GUFFEY iv. EDITH GUFFEY, b. May 05, 1939; d. July 02, 1998. v. JERRY DEAN GUFFEY. vi. PATSY GUFFEY. vii. TROY DEVON GUFFEY. |
Martha Gifford - August 25, 1917 - August 13, 1998
MARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD (ROBERT , GEORGE W., JOSEPH W, GEORGE, WILLIAM.) was born August 25, 1917 in Tuckerman, AR, and died August 13, 1998 in Tuckerman, AR. She married (2) LONNIE HOWARD October 14, 1939 in Jackson County, Arkansas. He was born October 24, 1914, and died December 1983. She married (3) CECIL PITTS May 15, 1941 in Jackson County, Arkansas, son of NATHANIEL PITTS and LILLIE GIFFORD. He was born January 06, 1919, and died April 1982 in Sulphur Rock, Independence County, Arkansas.
Lonnie Howard was a musician and played guitar in a band. Lonnie and Martha married and along with Mary Jo lived with his parents. Lonnie had no desire to move out of his parents home. The marriage did not last very long.
In Martha Pitts Bible she wrote that her and Cecil were married May 15, 1941 in Newport by the Justice of the Peace.
Notes for CECIL PITTS: Appearing in THE TUCKERMAN RECORD on August 19, 1954:
"Local Man Gets 9-Year Sentence on Statutory Offense - At an adjourned session of circuit court held at Newport Monday, Judge Andrew Pounder sentenced Cecil Pitts, aged about 34 of the Denton Island community to 9-years in the state penitentary on a plea of guilty to a charge of carnal abuse. The procesuting witness was a 16-year old girl."
Child ofMARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD is:
i. MARY JOAN GIFFORD, born in Leachville, Craighead County, Arkansas.
Children of MARTHA GIFFORD and CECIL PITTS are:
ii. PHYLLIS REBECCA PITTS
iii. LILLIE JUNE PITTS
Lonnie Howard was a musician and played guitar in a band. Lonnie and Martha married and along with Mary Jo lived with his parents. Lonnie had no desire to move out of his parents home. The marriage did not last very long.
In Martha Pitts Bible she wrote that her and Cecil were married May 15, 1941 in Newport by the Justice of the Peace.
Notes for CECIL PITTS: Appearing in THE TUCKERMAN RECORD on August 19, 1954:
"Local Man Gets 9-Year Sentence on Statutory Offense - At an adjourned session of circuit court held at Newport Monday, Judge Andrew Pounder sentenced Cecil Pitts, aged about 34 of the Denton Island community to 9-years in the state penitentary on a plea of guilty to a charge of carnal abuse. The procesuting witness was a 16-year old girl."
Child ofMARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD is:
i. MARY JOAN GIFFORD, born in Leachville, Craighead County, Arkansas.
Children of MARTHA GIFFORD and CECIL PITTS are:
ii. PHYLLIS REBECCA PITTS
iii. LILLIE JUNE PITTS
ROBERT NATHANIEL GIFFORD (ROBERT , GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born September 16, 1919. He married HAZEL BERETH BATSON, July 25, 1937. She was born September 05, 1922 and died September 19, 1982.
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Children of ROBERT GIFFORD and HAZEL BATSON:
i. VELMA JANE GIFFORD, born August 17, 1940, died August 29, 1996. Married JESS LEE DUNIVAN on March 31, 1956. ii. CHARLES KENNETH GIFFORD, born June 1938, married PHYLLIS EVANS on June 3, 1961, daughter of ERMAN and EDITH EVANS.
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Bob and Hazel Gifford with Charles and Velma. Aunt Alta thinks the littlest girl ma be Wanda Wingo (Hazel's sister Wanda "Jiggs" daughter)
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ETTA RAE GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born September 18, 1924, and died June 05, 2004 in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan. She married FRED ELLIOTT August 26, 1947. Son of WALTER GUY ELLIOTT and MART TUNSTILL. He was born April 26, 1911 in Paragould, Arkansas and died March 20, 2001 in New Buffalo, Michgian.
Children of ETTA GIFFORD and FRED ELLIOTT are: i. JETTA MAHEIALIA ELLIOTT. ii. JACKLINE FAY ELLIOTT. iii. ALTA JOANETTE ELLIOTT, born January 18, 1951 in Newport, Arkansas. Died Februry 5, 2003 in Laporte, Indiana. |
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Emmanuel, Alta, Bill, Tim and Paul David Ford
ALTA GIFFORD (ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM)was born August 08, 1928. She married EMMANUEL JACOB FORD Novewmber 4, 1935. He was born March 15, 1925, and died February 18, 1987. EMMANUEL J. FORD: Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas. Military service: Sgt. US Army WW II
Children of ALTA GIFFORD and EMMANUEL FORD are:
i. WILLIAM ROBERT FORD, b. May 05, 1947 at Denton Island; d. June 21, 2003. Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas
ii. TIMOTHY RAY FORD. born in San Antonio, Texas
iii. PAUL DAVID FORD, b. Parasol, Texas.
Children of ALTA GIFFORD and EMMANUEL FORD are:
i. WILLIAM ROBERT FORD, b. May 05, 1947 at Denton Island; d. June 21, 2003. Burial: Gracelawn Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas
ii. TIMOTHY RAY FORD. born in San Antonio, Texas
iii. PAUL DAVID FORD, b. Parasol, Texas.
Generation No. 7
WILLIAM EDWARD "ED" GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1930, d. 1981. Married (1) TERESA RODIGUEZ while in military service in California, there were no children. Ed then married (2) FRANCES DOTSON in 1960.
Children of ED GIFFORD and FRANCES DOTSON:
i. WILLIAM BOYD GIFFORD
ii. KAREN KAY GIFFORD
JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married (1) MYRTLE RUTH WELLS. Jimmy Gifford joined the Air Force after being employed in Detroit and Chattanooga. While stationed at Albany, Ga., Jimmy Gifford first met and soon married (2) MARY WYERS.
Children of JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD and MYRTLE RUTH WELLS:
i. JUDITH ANN GIFFORD
ii. JAMES LYNDON GIFFORD
Children of JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD and MARY WYERS:
iii. MICHAEL DEWAYNE GIFFORD
iv. RISA ELAINE GIFFORD, m. KITCHENS
NANCY MARIE GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) m. (1) NORMAN VAUGHN, from whom there were no children. Nancy married (2) HAROLD HUSKEY. Nancy and Harold Huskey reside in Lakeview, Georgia, across the state line from Chattanooga.
Children of NANCY MARIE GIFFORD and HAROLD HUSKEY:
i SHERILL ANN HUSKEY
ii. JILL MARIE HUSKEY
TROUSE HENRY GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1941, d. 2000, m. BEVERLY LUCILLE BLALOCK in 1961.
Children of TROUSE HENRY GIFFORD and BEVERLY LUCILLE BLALOCK:
i. TINA LOUISE GIFFORD
ii. MELISA DENISE GIFFORD
WILLIAM EDWARD "ED" GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1930, d. 1981. Married (1) TERESA RODIGUEZ while in military service in California, there were no children. Ed then married (2) FRANCES DOTSON in 1960.
Children of ED GIFFORD and FRANCES DOTSON:
i. WILLIAM BOYD GIFFORD
ii. KAREN KAY GIFFORD
JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married (1) MYRTLE RUTH WELLS. Jimmy Gifford joined the Air Force after being employed in Detroit and Chattanooga. While stationed at Albany, Ga., Jimmy Gifford first met and soon married (2) MARY WYERS.
Children of JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD and MYRTLE RUTH WELLS:
i. JUDITH ANN GIFFORD
ii. JAMES LYNDON GIFFORD
Children of JIMMY LONDON GIFFORD and MARY WYERS:
iii. MICHAEL DEWAYNE GIFFORD
iv. RISA ELAINE GIFFORD, m. KITCHENS
NANCY MARIE GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) m. (1) NORMAN VAUGHN, from whom there were no children. Nancy married (2) HAROLD HUSKEY. Nancy and Harold Huskey reside in Lakeview, Georgia, across the state line from Chattanooga.
Children of NANCY MARIE GIFFORD and HAROLD HUSKEY:
i SHERILL ANN HUSKEY
ii. JILL MARIE HUSKEY
TROUSE HENRY GIFFORD (W. TROUSE, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), b. 1941, d. 2000, m. BEVERLY LUCILLE BLALOCK in 1961.
Children of TROUSE HENRY GIFFORD and BEVERLY LUCILLE BLALOCK:
i. TINA LOUISE GIFFORD
ii. MELISA DENISE GIFFORD
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HELEN MYERS (ANNIE M. GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM), born in Tuckerman, Arkansas, married JACK P. WINGO December 25, 1945, son of BENJAMIN WINGO and ARTIE KELLER. He was born May 17, 1923, and died April 24, 2004 in Arkansas. |
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Obituary JACK P. WINGO: Mr. Jack P. Wingo, 78 of Tuckerman, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in Newport. He was born May 17, 1923 in Denton Island, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Artie (Keller) Wingo. Mr. Wingo was a farmer and a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Tuckerman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, working in his garden and doing things for other people. Mr. Wingo was preceded in death by five brothers, James Wingo, Delbert Wingo, Frankie Wingo, George Wingo, and Bill Wingo; three sisters, Annie Berry, Minnie Furgeson, and Millie Wingo. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen (Myers) Wingo of Tuckerman; one daughter, Carolyn Johnson and Doug of Tuckerman; one brother, Elmer Wingo of Cash; eight grandchildren, Tammy Crosbie and husband, Kevin, Trent Davison and wife Lawanda, Devon Davison and wife, Julie, Felicity Johnson, Janelle Johnson, Eric Johnson and wife Cassondra, Jessica Johnson and Brian Johnson; eleven great-grandchildren, Britney Dawn Davison, Dominique Johnson, Kristen Davison, Anglee Davison, Jacob Crosbie, Kaigen Rogo, Ashtyn Rogo, Magan Johnson, Alissa Davison, Chance Jackson, Douglas Johnson, and Zack Robertson; many nieces and nephews and one special nephew, Jackie Gray. Funeral service was 4 p.m. Saturday at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Tuckerman with Bro. David Decker and Bro. Leroy Burnside officiating. Interment was in Gracelawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Scotty Crabb, Orville McManners, George Jacobs, Alf Eads, Chris Clark, Rickey Haney and Billy Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Smith, Jessie Dicus, Harold Winchester, Jessie Dunivan, Doyle Riley, and Dickie Hembrey.
Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.
Child of HELEN MYERS and JACK WINGO is:
i. CAROLYN SUE WINGO.
ROBERT FRANKLIN MYERS (ANNIE M. GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born June 23, 1933 in Tuckerman, Arkansas and died January 8, 2000 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Children of ROBERT FRANKLIN MYERS are:
i. ANN MYERS.
ii. ROBBIE MYERS.
Pallbearers were Scotty Crabb, Orville McManners, George Jacobs, Alf Eads, Chris Clark, Rickey Haney and Billy Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Smith, Jessie Dicus, Harold Winchester, Jessie Dunivan, Doyle Riley, and Dickie Hembrey.
Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.
Child of HELEN MYERS and JACK WINGO is:
i. CAROLYN SUE WINGO.
ROBERT FRANKLIN MYERS (ANNIE M. GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born June 23, 1933 in Tuckerman, Arkansas and died January 8, 2000 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Children of ROBERT FRANKLIN MYERS are:
i. ANN MYERS.
ii. ROBBIE MYERS.
ALBERT GUFFEY JR. (MILDRED GIFFORD,ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) He married BETTY DEAN DUNN August 13, 1955 in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Children of ALBERT JR. and BETTY DUNN are:
i. RICHARD ALAN GUFFEY.
ii. RONALD EARL GUFFEY.
iii. JANA SUE GUFFEY.
Children of ALBERT JR. and BETTY DUNN are:
i. RICHARD ALAN GUFFEY.
ii. RONALD EARL GUFFEY.
iii. JANA SUE GUFFEY.
JIMMY GUFFEY (MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born July 22, 1935, and died 1975. He married LOIS KOLLER October 27, 1956 in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Children of JIMMY GUFFEY and LOIS KOLLER are:
i. VIRGINIA GAIL GUFFEY.
ii. JIMMIE DALE GUFFEY.
iii. PATRICIA GUFFEY.
iv. MARIONETTE GUFFEY.
v. CYNTHIA GUFFEY.
vi. JOANNE GUFFEY.
Children of JIMMY GUFFEY and LOIS KOLLER are:
i. VIRGINIA GAIL GUFFEY.
ii. JIMMIE DALE GUFFEY.
iii. PATRICIA GUFFEY.
iv. MARIONETTE GUFFEY.
v. CYNTHIA GUFFEY.
vi. JOANNE GUFFEY.
STEPHEN JAY GUFFEY (MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married JOYCE FAYE DUNIVAN July 25, 1957 in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Children of STEPHEN GUFFEY and JOYCE DUNIVAN are:
i. BRENDA DIANE GUFFEY
ii. MARCITA KAY GUFFEY
iii. STEVEN LAVON GUFFEY
Children of STEPHEN GUFFEY and JOYCE DUNIVAN are:
i. BRENDA DIANE GUFFEY
ii. MARCITA KAY GUFFEY
iii. STEVEN LAVON GUFFEY
EDITH GUFFEY (MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born May 05, 1939, and died July 02, 1998. She married DONALD RILEY June 05, 1958 in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Children of EDITH GUFFEY and DONALD RILEY are:
i. REGINA MARTINA RILEY.
ii. DONALD RILEY JR..
iii. CHARLES RILEY.
Children of EDITH GUFFEY and DONALD RILEY are:
i. REGINA MARTINA RILEY.
ii. DONALD RILEY JR..
iii. CHARLES RILEY.
JERRY DEAN GUFFEY (MILDRED GIFFORD,ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) She married RAYMOND MARION BLACKBURN January 21, 1971 in Jackson County, Arkansas, son of OLAND BLACKBURN and FRANCIS HEADLEY.
Children of JERRY GUFFEY and RAYMOND BLACKBURN are:
i. TERRY RAYMOND BLACKBURN.
ii. KIMBERLY ANN BLACKBURN.
Children of JERRY GUFFEY and RAYMOND BLACKBURN are:
i. TERRY RAYMOND BLACKBURN.
ii. KIMBERLY ANN BLACKBURN.
PATSY GUFFEY (MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) She married ALEXANDER "JABO" CALDWELL January 17, 1969 in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Child of PATSY GUFFEY and ALEXANDER CALDWELL is:
i. FRANKLIN CALDWELL.
Child of PATSY GUFFEY and ALEXANDER CALDWELL is:
i. FRANKLIN CALDWELL.
TROY DEVON GUFFEY (MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) He married JOYCE.
Children of TROY GUFFEY and JOYCE are:
i. TERRY GUFFEY.
ii. TANYA GUFFEY.
Children of TROY GUFFEY and JOYCE are:
i. TERRY GUFFEY.
ii. TANYA GUFFEY.
Mary Jo Gifford - MOM
MARY JOAN GIFFORD (MARTHA JANE BELL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born in Leachville, Craighead County, Arkansas. She married (1) LUTHER HAROLD GOODMAN July 25, 1955 in Jackson County, Arkansas, son of JONATHAN GOODMAN and POLLY DEVORE. He was born in Jackson County, Arkansas. She married (2) MICHAEL CRUMLEY Abt. 1971 in Michigan. She married (3) CHARLES RICHARD WEBER 1988 in Mishawaka, Indiana, son of EVADINE PLETCHER. He was born February 12, 1938.
Notes for MARY JOAN GIFFORD:
When Harry Holder and Leona got married they moved the family to Leachbille. Martha Pitts was pregnant with Mom at this time. Mom was born at home in Leachville. Harry walked until he found the nearest Doctor. They had no transportation.
Mom said she remembers Harry and "Mama" (her grandmother Lena) having a cow named Cherry. She remembers going with Harry to the barn for him to milk the cows and him filling her bottle with the fresh milk and giving it to her.
Notes for MARY JOAN GIFFORD:
When Harry Holder and Leona got married they moved the family to Leachbille. Martha Pitts was pregnant with Mom at this time. Mom was born at home in Leachville. Harry walked until he found the nearest Doctor. They had no transportation.
Mom said she remembers Harry and "Mama" (her grandmother Lena) having a cow named Cherry. She remembers going with Harry to the barn for him to milk the cows and him filling her bottle with the fresh milk and giving it to her.
Child of MARY GIFFORD and CECIL PITTS - adopted by LUTHER GOODMAN is:
i. JAQUETA JEAN PITTS GOODMAN
Children of MARY GIFFORD and LUTHER GOODMAN are:
ii. BRENDA ANNETTE GOODMAN, born in Newport, Arkansas.
iii. SHELA MARTINA GOODMAN, born in Newport, Arkansas; m. PAUL EUGENE BROWNING, November 28, 1975, Tuckerman, Arkansas.
iv. LUTHER HAROLD GOODMAN, b. August 09, 1959.
i. JAQUETA JEAN PITTS GOODMAN
Children of MARY GIFFORD and LUTHER GOODMAN are:
ii. BRENDA ANNETTE GOODMAN, born in Newport, Arkansas.
iii. SHELA MARTINA GOODMAN, born in Newport, Arkansas; m. PAUL EUGENE BROWNING, November 28, 1975, Tuckerman, Arkansas.
iv. LUTHER HAROLD GOODMAN, b. August 09, 1959.
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LILLIE JUNE PITTS (MARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married FRED SHIPMAN November 28, 1958 in Jackson County, Arkansas, son of BARNEY SHIPMAN and DOROTHY KELLER.
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Children of LILLIE JUNE PITTS and FRED SHIPMAN are:
i. FRED SHIPMAN.
ii. PAUL FITZGERALD SHIPMAN, b. March 15, 1962; d. January 15, 1997.
iii. JUDIE SHIPMAN.
iv. MICHAEL SHIPMAN.
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PHYLLIS REBECCA PITTS (MARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married GARY ROBINSON. He was born June 03, 1947, and died October 1982.
Child of PHYLLIS PITTS and GARY ROBINSON is: i. SHAWN ROBINSON. |
Phyllis Pitts Robinson, Gary Robinson and Shawn Robinson
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VELMA JANE GIFFORD (ROBERT NATHANIEL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born August 17, 1940, and died August 29, 1996. She married JESS LEE DUNIVAN March 31, 1956 in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Children of VELMA GIFFORD and JESS DUNIVAN are:
i. JAMES ROBERT DUNIVAN, born January 12, 1958. Died March 27, 2008.
ii. CONNIE DUNIVAN.
iii. MELISSA CAROL DUNIVAN, d. February 12, 2007.
Children of VELMA GIFFORD and JESS DUNIVAN are:
i. JAMES ROBERT DUNIVAN, born January 12, 1958. Died March 27, 2008.
ii. CONNIE DUNIVAN.
iii. MELISSA CAROL DUNIVAN, d. February 12, 2007.
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CHARLES GIFFORD (ROBERT NATHANIEL,ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married PHYLLIS EVANS daughter of ERMAN and EDITH EVANS.
Children of CHARLES GIFFORD and PHYLLIS EVANS: i. ALISHA EVANS ii. KENNY EVANS |
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ALTA JOANETTE ELLIOTT (ETTA RAE GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born January 18, 1951 in Newport, Arkansas. Married DAVID KOSS on October 25, 1988 in Laporte, Indiana. Died February 5, 2003 in Laporte, Indiana. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, ew Buffalo, Michigan.
Children of ALTA ELLIOTT are:
i. JESSICA SITTIG married ANTHONY LABAYO
ii. JEFFERY SITTIG married DIANNE
iii. JAY SITTIG married DIANE
Children of ALTA ELLIOTT are:
i. JESSICA SITTIG married ANTHONY LABAYO
ii. JEFFERY SITTIG married DIANNE
iii. JAY SITTIG married DIANE
Generation No. 8
FRED SHIPMAN (DOROTHY MAE KELLER, IRA LEE GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) He married LILLIE JUNE PITTS November 28, 1958 in Jackson County, Arkansas, daughter of CECIL PITTS and MARTHA GIFFORD.
Children are listed above under Lillie June Pitts.
FRED SHIPMAN (DOROTHY MAE KELLER, IRA LEE GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) He married LILLIE JUNE PITTS November 28, 1958 in Jackson County, Arkansas, daughter of CECIL PITTS and MARTHA GIFFORD.
Children are listed above under Lillie June Pitts.
CAROLYN SUE WINGO (HELEN MYERS, ANNIE M. GIFFORD,ROBERT HANCOCK, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) She married (1) DAVISON. She married (2) DOUG JOHNSON.
Children of CAROLYN WINGO and DAVISON are:
i. TAMMY DAVISON, m. KEVIN CROSBIE.
ii. TRENT DAVISON, m. LAWANDA.
iii. DEVON DAVISON, m. JULIE.
Children of CAROLYN WINGO and DOUG JOHNSON are:
iv. FELICITY JOHNSON.
v. JANELLE JOHNSON.
vi. ERIC JOHNSON, m. CASSONDRA.
vii. JESSICA JOHNSON.
viii. BRIAN JOHNSON.
RONALD GUFFEY (ALBERT GUFFEY JR., MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM)
Children of RONALD GUFFEY are:
i. JOLEY GUFFEY.
ii. MARKELLE GUFFEY.
Children of CAROLYN WINGO and DAVISON are:
i. TAMMY DAVISON, m. KEVIN CROSBIE.
ii. TRENT DAVISON, m. LAWANDA.
iii. DEVON DAVISON, m. JULIE.
Children of CAROLYN WINGO and DOUG JOHNSON are:
iv. FELICITY JOHNSON.
v. JANELLE JOHNSON.
vi. ERIC JOHNSON, m. CASSONDRA.
vii. JESSICA JOHNSON.
viii. BRIAN JOHNSON.
RONALD GUFFEY (ALBERT GUFFEY JR., MILDRED GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM)
Children of RONALD GUFFEY are:
i. JOLEY GUFFEY.
ii. MARKELLE GUFFEY.
Jaqueta Jean Goodman
JAQUETA JEAN GOODMAN (MARY JOAN GIFFORD, MARTHA JANE BELL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married (1) GARY BROCK October 05, 1971 in Tuckerman, Jackson County, Arkansas. She married (2) TED PAYNE 1983, son of CHARLES PAYNE and GRACE CRIPE. Adopted by Luther Goodman on July 11, 1960.
Child of JAQUETA GOODMAN and GARY BROCK is:
i. HEATHER MICHELLE BROCK, born in Newport, Arkansas.
Child of JAQUETA GOODMAN and TED PAYNE is:
ii. BRIAN KEITH PAYNE, born in Niles, Michigan.
Child of JAQUETA GOODMAN and GARY BROCK is:
i. HEATHER MICHELLE BROCK, born in Newport, Arkansas.
Child of JAQUETA GOODMAN and TED PAYNE is:
ii. BRIAN KEITH PAYNE, born in Niles, Michigan.
Brenda Annette Goodman
BRENDA ANNETTE GOODMAN (MARY JOAN GIFFORD, MARTHA JANE BELL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born in Newport, Arkansas. She married DANNY ODELL VOYLES June 01, 1973 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, son of LUTHER VOYLES and MODENA TRETENBURG. He was born in Arkansas.
Children of BRENDA GOODMAN and DANNY VOYLES are:
i. JENNIFER RENAE VOYLES
ii. AMY KATHERINE VOYLES, b. March 01, 1979; d. March 08, 1979.
Children of BRENDA GOODMAN and DANNY VOYLES are:
i. JENNIFER RENAE VOYLES
ii. AMY KATHERINE VOYLES, b. March 01, 1979; d. March 08, 1979.
Luther Harold Goodman Jr.
LUTHER HAROLD GOODMAN (MARY JOAN GIFFORD, MARTHA JANE BELL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born in Newport, Arkansas. He married DEBORAH GILLESBY October 12, 1985 in Michigan, daughter of DAVID GILLESBY and MARY TOY.
Children of LUTHER GOODMAN and DEBORAH GILLESBY are:
i. JONATHAN TAYLOR GOODMAN
ii. ADAM LEE GOODMAN
iii. MARY ELIZABETH GOODMAN
Children of LUTHER GOODMAN and DEBORAH GILLESBY are:
i. JONATHAN TAYLOR GOODMAN
ii. ADAM LEE GOODMAN
iii. MARY ELIZABETH GOODMAN
PAUL FITZGERALD SHIPMAN (LILLIE JUNE PITTS, MARTHA JANE BELL GIFFORD, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born March 15, 1962, and died January 15, 1997. He married MARY.
Children of PAUL SHIPMAN and MARY are:
i. PAUL FITZGERALD SHIPMAN JR..
ii. MEREDITH SHIPMAN.
Children of PAUL SHIPMAN and MARY are:
i. PAUL FITZGERALD SHIPMAN JR..
ii. MEREDITH SHIPMAN.
Connie Dunivan
CONNIE DUNIVAN (VELMA JANE GIFFORD, ROBERT NATHANIEL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married NORMAN LEE CROWELL April 25, 1980. Married RANDY RAINWATER January 1, 1995. Married LYNDLE G. JAMES November 3, 2010.
Children of CONNIE DUNIVAN and NORMAN LEE CROWELL:
i. ASHLEY MICHELLE DUNIVAN-CROWELL was born December 26, 1980 in Jonesboro, Arkansas and died December 26, 1980. Buried at Dowell Chapel (Battleaxe) Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas
ii. NORMAN LEE CROWELL JR. was born July 17, 1981 at E.H. Crump Women's Hospital in Memphis, TN and died July 18, 1981. Buried at Dowell Chapel (Battleaxe) Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas
iii. BRANDON LEE CROWELL married JANA LYNNE JESSEN
iv. BRIAN MICHAEL CROWELL married CARRIE LYNN MELBURGER
Children of CONNIE DUNIVAN and NORMAN LEE CROWELL:
i. ASHLEY MICHELLE DUNIVAN-CROWELL was born December 26, 1980 in Jonesboro, Arkansas and died December 26, 1980. Buried at Dowell Chapel (Battleaxe) Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas
ii. NORMAN LEE CROWELL JR. was born July 17, 1981 at E.H. Crump Women's Hospital in Memphis, TN and died July 18, 1981. Buried at Dowell Chapel (Battleaxe) Cemetery, Tuckerman, Arkansas
iii. BRANDON LEE CROWELL married JANA LYNNE JESSEN
iv. BRIAN MICHAEL CROWELL married CARRIE LYNN MELBURGER
MELISSA CAROL DUNIVAN (VELMA JANE GIFFORD, ROBERT NATHANIEL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) died February 12, 2007. She married (2) COOTS.
Child of MELISSA CAROL DUNIVAN is:
i. NICOLE DUNIVAN.
Child of MELISSA DUNIVAN and COOTS is:
ii. NATHAN COOTS.
Child of MELISSA CAROL DUNIVAN is:
i. NICOLE DUNIVAN.
Child of MELISSA DUNIVAN and COOTS is:
ii. NATHAN COOTS.
Generation No. 9
JENNIFER RENAE VOYLES (BRENDA ANNETTE GOODMAN, MARY JOAN GIFFORD, MARTHA JANE BELL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born in Niles, Michigan. She married MICHAEL HAGER.
Children of JENNIFER VOYLES and MICHAEL HAGER are:
i. JUSTIN HAGER
ii. AUSTIN HAGER
JENNIFER RENAE VOYLES (BRENDA ANNETTE GOODMAN, MARY JOAN GIFFORD, MARTHA JANE BELL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) was born in Niles, Michigan. She married MICHAEL HAGER.
Children of JENNIFER VOYLES and MICHAEL HAGER are:
i. JUSTIN HAGER
ii. AUSTIN HAGER
BRANDON LEE CROWELL (CONNIE DUNIVAN, VELMA JANE GIFFORD, ROBERT NATHANIEL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married JANA LYNNE JESSEN
Child of BRANDON LEE CROWELL and JANE LYNNE JESSEN:
i. BRADON LEE CROWELL
BRIAN MICHAEL CROWELL (CONNIE DUNIVAN, VELMA JANE GIFFORD, ROBERT NATHANIEL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married CARRIE LYNN MELBURGER
Children of BRIAN MICHAEL CROWELL and CARRIE LYNN MELBURGER:
i. ASHLEY MICHELLE CROWELL
ii. KAYDENCE NICOLE CROWELL
Child of BRANDON LEE CROWELL and JANE LYNNE JESSEN:
i. BRADON LEE CROWELL
BRIAN MICHAEL CROWELL (CONNIE DUNIVAN, VELMA JANE GIFFORD, ROBERT NATHANIEL, ROBERT, GEORGE W., JOSEPH W., GEORGE, WILLIAM) married CARRIE LYNN MELBURGER
Children of BRIAN MICHAEL CROWELL and CARRIE LYNN MELBURGER:
i. ASHLEY MICHELLE CROWELL
ii. KAYDENCE NICOLE CROWELL
Zollie Howell
Bill Devore's stepson. Possibly Mother's Father.
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