Minerva Seymour Gifford (1867 - 1889)

Born 14 Dec 1867 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

Ancestors

Died 18 Apr 1889 at age 21 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts

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Biography

Minerva was the daughter of Frederick Gifford and Elizabeth Wood.

1 June 1880: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; 37 16th Street; Occupation of George Howland: Ship Owner; George Howland 78 Massachusetts; Sylvia Howland Wife 72 Massachusetts; Sarah A Wood Niece 62 Massachusetts; Frederick S. Gifford Grocer 38 Massachusetts; Lizzie H. Gifford, Grand Niece 35 Massachusetts; Minerva Gifford, 15 Massachusetts; Nella H. Gifford, 11 Massachusetts; Mary A. Kelley Servant 32 England; Mary Ryan Servant 21 Canada; Mary E. Haines Servant 22 Massachusetts; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH6Q-BDZ

Sources

Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001; Minerva S. Gifford; Birth Date 14 December 1867; Birthplace New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Father's Name Frederick S.; Mother's Name Lizzie H. Wood; Page 88; (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:DC1M-BQ2M

Find A Grave: Memorial #146445247 Minerva Seymour Gifford

Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915, 1921-1924; Minerva S Gifford; Age 24; Death Date 18 April 1889; Death Place New Bedford, Massachusetts; Cause of Death: Acute Mania; Marital Status Single; Father's Name Fred L; Mother's Name Lizzie H; Age 24 years; Birth Year (Estimated) 1865; Birthplace New Bedford, Massachusetts; Burial Place Brookline, New Bedford; Father's Birthplace New Bedford, Massachusetts; Mother's Birthplace New Bedford, Massachusetts; Source Reference Gifford, Minerva S, 1889; Record Number 20; (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NWMC-DZZ

Gifford, Harry Ellsworth. Gifford Genealogy 1626-1896. Wollaston, Mass., Pinkham Press, 1896, p. 41.