Gifford, Austin

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Birth

Austin Gifford was born December 1, 1873, in Berne to Albert W. Gifford and Mary Hope Fox. [1]

Marriage & Children

Austin never married Death He died June 1, 1937, in Rensselaerville at 63 years of age. He was buried in Rensselaerville Cemetery[1]

Rensselaerville

The funeral of Austin Gifford was held at his late home between here and Medusa on last Thursday. Burial was in Rensselaerville cemetery.

This community was shocked to hear of the death of Austin Gifford. He died within a month of his brother, Fred.

Altamont Enterprise - June 11, 1937

Additional Media

Auction Sales,

Parties having their sale bill printed at this office will receive a notice under this head FREE till day of sale.

Wednesday, Feb. 18th 1891, at 10 a. m., Tahpenes Gifford, executrix of the estate of Austin Gifford, deceased, will sell from his late residence, 4 miles west of Altamont and 1 mile north-west of the Township, a lot of farm stock and implements.

Altamont Enterprise - February 14, 1891

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 Bernehistory.org