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William Henry Gifford

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Birth	:	19 Jan 1827 Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 1915 Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Babcock-Gifford Burial Ground, Westport, Bristol County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6866500, -71.0954500
Description	:	Husband of Ruth Brownell and son of William and Deborah (Freelove) Gifford. William was married first to Ruth Brownell on April 24, 1851 in Westport, Mass. He was married second to Mary (Cranston) Weaver on April 12, 1902 in New Bedford, Mass. as her second husband. Aged 88 yrs, 4 mths, 23 days. ____________________________ WILLIAM HENRY GIFFORD, son of William and Deborah (Freelove) Gifford, was born Jan. 19, 1827, in Westport, Mass., not much more than forty rods from his present residence. He had common school education; became a farmer; inherited his father's... Read More	Husband of Ruth Brownell and son of William and Deborah (Freelove) Gifford. William was married first to Ruth Brownell on April 24, 1851 in Westport, Mass. He was married second to Mary (Cranston) Weaver on April 12, 1902 in New Bedford, Mass. as her second husband. Aged 88 yrs, 4 mths, 23 days. ____________________________ WILLIAM HENRY GIFFORD, son of William and Deborah (Freelove) Gifford, was born Jan. 19, 1827, in Westport, Mass., not much more than forty rods from his present residence. He had common school education; became a farmer; inherited his father's real estate of about seventy acres, to which by his industry, economy, and thrift he has added largely, owning now about seven hundred acres of land in this vicinity, beside real estate in Fall River. He has been a worker. From early morn till late at night he has wrought diligently, and has never eaten the bread of idleness. He has invariably sided with the political and moral forces which promised the elevation of the lower classes and the benefit of humanity. Never caring for nor accepting office, he has done good service in the Republican party, and in the old Washingtonian Temperance Society was one of the most efficient laborers, and secretary of the society in his neighborhood for years. To these principles he still tenaciously adheres. Although he could realize larger rents for various properties of his in Fall river if he would allow liquor to be sold on the premises, he was true to his principles, refusing to let to such parties, even if they remained vacant. He was at one time somewhat interested in whaling, owning three-fourths of a shaler, but it did not prove profitable, and he sold out in 1881. He has been stockholder and director of the Barnard Manufacturing Company, of Fall River, from its organization. He married Ruth L. Brownell, daughter of David and Zilpha (Devoll) Brownell, of Westport. After a short wedded life, she died leaving her infant daughter and namesake, Ruth Louisa, to follow her to the grave in four short months. He is today one of the wealthy and progressive citizens of his town. ~~Source: History of Bristol County, Massachusetts : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men; Chapter LVI. Westport.

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William Henry Gifford's memorial is located at: Babcock-Gifford Burial Ground, Westport, Bristol County, USA.
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William Henry Gifford death on 12 Jun 1915 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
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Latitude: 41.6866500
Longitude: -71.0954500

Family Members:

Parent

William Gifford

(1794 - 1865)

Deborah Freelove Gifford

(1790 - 1865)

Spouse

Ruth Louise Brownell Gifford

(1831 - 1859)

Siblings

Susan Gifford

(1814 - 1823)

Ruth Gifford Hix

(1815 - 1900)

Children

Ruth Louisa Gifford

(1859 - 1859)

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