Eleanor was born in 1740. Eleanor Heron ... She passed away in 1812.
From History of Westmoreland County:
John Giffen, son of Andrew and Agnes (Nesbit) Giffen was born in Cumberland county Pennsylvania March 17, 1743. He remained on the home farm until his marriage August 24 1762 to Eleanor (Heron) and shortly afterward about 1763 it is supposed he came to Westmoreland county, where he purchased about three hundred acres or upwards of land located in the northeast corner of Mount Pleasant township and there built a log cabin and started to improve its new possessions. Here he lived and followed farming for livelihood throughout the remainder of his life time. He was a devoted Christian and a member of the Presbyterian church. John and Eleanor (Heron) Giffen were the parents of children The two first born died in infancy. Mary, born September 11, 1766 married William McGeary, November 17, 1788. Agnes born March 26, 1769 married Fergus Smith March 25, 1794. Margaret born October 2nd, 1771 died unmarried. John born October 17 1774 mentioned hereafter. A son who died in infancy. Hannah, born October 26, 1779, married William Hunter on February 18, 1806. Eleanor born October 18 1782, died unmarried. Martha born December 1, 1786 married Andrew Robinson October 15, 1807.
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