Albert J. Gifford Age: 42 Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1880:Chico, Butte, California White Male Self (Head) Married Spouse's Name: Carrie A. Gifford Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Occupation: Lawyer. Albert J. Gifford 42/ Carrie A. Gifford 34/Eugene H. Gifford 14/Jessie B. Gifford 5/Florence M. Gifford 2/Mary Gillett 91 [see memorial #64600461]. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Chico, Butte, California; Roll: 63; Family History Film: 1254063; Page: 128B; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0260.
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* Date of newspaper is not always the date of the incident - this was a weekly, and stories were written, set, and the printing was done after the facts were typeset, often days later.
Weekly Butte Record (Chico, Calif.), Saturday, December 16, 1882, pg 1, col 8: A.J. Gifford, as reported in Saturday's Record as having met with an accident on Friday evening by being thrown from his buggy, breathed his last about half-past 9 o'clock on Saturday evening. He received prompt medical assistance to the last, but nothing could be done to save him, the fearful fall from his buggy having caused concussion of the brain. The deceased was well known throughout the State, particularly in the northern part, as an able lawyer, having been elected to the office of District Attorney in Butte county in 1871 and serving until 1873. Mr. Gifford was a shrewd business man and accumulated some valuable property. He had a large practice in his profession, and his wise counsel and advice was continually sought. The deceased, Albert Judson Gifford, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, March 17th, 1828, and was aged 44 years at the time of his death. During Mr. Gifford's earlier years he was in poor health, having met with an accident in boyhood which left him a cripple for life. His parents advised him to seek a better climate to improve his health and in 1861 he crossed the plains and came to California. He located at Quincy, Plumas county, where he earned a living be teaching school. Every spare moment was occupied by him in studying law, until he was finally admitted to the bar. He was married in 1864 to Miss Carrie Tobias, who survives him with four children, the eldest being a son seventeen years of age. Mr. Gifford located with his family in Colusa county, but after a short residence there removed to Chico in 1869-70, where he resided until the time of his death. Mr. Gifford was one of Chico's foremost citizens, always working with great zeal to better its interests. His purse was ever open to the wants of the poor, and many a needy family has been relieved by his benevolence. He was one of the most active members of the bar of the county, and a leading member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with Chico Commandery, Knights Templar; Chico Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M.; Chico Lodge No. 58, A.O.U.W.; and Knights of Honor.
The funeral of the deceased took place this afternoon at half-past one o'clock, from his late residence on Wall street, under the auspices of Chico Commandery. Rev. E. Graham preached an appropriate sermon, the friends were allowed to view the remains, and the funeral procession was formed. The cornet band led, followed by the Sir Knights, next came the hearse, drawn by four black horses, and then the relatives of the deceased, followed by members of the Masonic fraternity and of the A.O.U.W. The procession was the largest ever seen in Chico, notwithstanding that rain was falling pretty heavy. At the grave the beautiful and impressive services of the Knights Templar were performed. The following Sir Knights from Oroville attended the funeral: W.R. Reece, D.K. Perkins, John Mitchell, L.R. Featherstun, L.W. Hoops, and J.B. Hewitt. The following Knights acted as pallbearers: Sir Knight D.K. Perkins, Sir Knight George Shearer, Sir Knight J.B. Houghton, Sir Knight L.H. McIntosh, Sir Knight A. Carpenter, Sir Knight J.W.B. Montgomery, Sir Knight C.C. Mason, Sir Knight H.W. Fuller. The remains rested in a beautiful walnut and metallic casket. Wreathes of beautiful flowers were placed upon the lid, and all that was left of A.J. Gifford, an honorable citizen, was consigned to earth.
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A J Gifford Probate Date: 20 Dec 1882 Probate Place: Butte, California, USA Inferred Death Year: Abt 1882 Inferred Death Place: California, USA Case Number: 136 Item Description: Case Files, 131-146, 1882-1883 Source Citation: Superior Court Probate Case Files, 1880-1938; Author: California. Superior Court (Butte County); Probate Place: Butte, California.
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* Date of newspaper is not always the date of the incident - this was a weekly, and stories were written, set, and the printing was done after the facts were typeset, often days later.
Weekly Butte Record (Chico, Calif.), Saturday, December 16, 1882, pg 1, col 8: A.J. Gifford, as reported in Saturday's Record as having met with an accident on Friday evening by being thrown from his buggy, breathed his last about half-past 9 o'clock on Saturday evening. He received prompt medical assistance to the last, but nothing could be done to save him, the fearful fall from his buggy having caused concussion of the brain. The deceased was well known throughout the State, particularly in the northern part, as an able lawyer, having been elected to the office of District Attorney in Butte county in 1871 and serving until 1873. Mr. Gifford was a shrewd business man and accumulated some valuable property. He had a large practice in his profession, and his wise counsel and advice was continually sought. The deceased, Albert Judson Gifford, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, March 17th, 1828, and was aged 44 years at the time of his death. During Mr. Gifford's earlier years he was in poor health, having met with an accident in boyhood which left him a cripple for life. His parents advised him to seek a better climate to improve his health and in 1861 he crossed the plains and came to California. He located at Quincy, Plumas county, where he earned a living be teaching school. Every spare moment was occupied by him in studying law, until he was finally admitted to the bar. He was married in 1864 to Miss Carrie Tobias, who survives him with four children, the eldest being a son seventeen years of age. Mr. Gifford located with his family in Colusa county, but after a short residence there removed to Chico in 1869-70, where he resided until the time of his death. Mr. Gifford was one of Chico's foremost citizens, always working with great zeal to better its interests. His purse was ever open to the wants of the poor, and many a needy family has been relieved by his benevolence. He was one of the most active members of the bar of the county, and a leading member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with Chico Commandery, Knights Templar; Chico Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M.; Chico Lodge No. 58, A.O.U.W.; and Knights of Honor.
The funeral of the deceased took place this afternoon at half-past one o'clock, from his late residence on Wall street, under the auspices of Chico Commandery. Rev. E. Graham preached an appropriate sermon, the friends were allowed to view the remains, and the funeral procession was formed. The cornet band led, followed by the Sir Knights, next came the hearse, drawn by four black horses, and then the relatives of the deceased, followed by members of the Masonic fraternity and of the A.O.U.W. The procession was the largest ever seen in Chico, notwithstanding that rain was falling pretty heavy. At the grave the beautiful and impressive services of the Knights Templar were performed. The following Sir Knights from Oroville attended the funeral: W.R. Reece, D.K. Perkins, John Mitchell, L.R. Featherstun, L.W. Hoops, and J.B. Hewitt. The following Knights acted as pallbearers: Sir Knight D.K. Perkins, Sir Knight George Shearer, Sir Knight J.B. Houghton, Sir Knight L.H. McIntosh, Sir Knight A. Carpenter, Sir Knight J.W.B. Montgomery, Sir Knight C.C. Mason, Sir Knight H.W. Fuller. The remains rested in a beautiful walnut and metallic casket. Wreathes of beautiful flowers were placed upon the lid, and all that was left of A.J. Gifford, an honorable citizen, was consigned to earth.
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A J Gifford Probate Date: 20 Dec 1882 Probate Place: Butte, California, USA Inferred Death Year: Abt 1882 Inferred Death Place: California, USA Case Number: 136 Item Description: Case Files, 131-146, 1882-1883 Source Citation: Superior Court Probate Case Files, 1880-1938; Author: California. Superior Court (Butte County); Probate Place: Butte, California.
Albert J. Gifford Age: 42 Birth Year: abt 1838 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1880:Chico, Butte, California White Male Self (Head) Married Spouse's Name: Carrie A. Gifford Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania Occupation: Lawyer. Albert J. Gifford 42/ Carrie A. Gifford 34/Eugene H. Gifford 14/Jessie B. Gifford 5/Florence M. Gifford 2/Mary Gillett 91 [see memorial #64600461]. Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Chico, Butte, California; Roll: 63; Family History Film: 1254063; Page: 128B; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0260.
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* Date of newspaper is not always the date of the incident - this was a weekly, and stories were written, set, and the printing was done after the facts were typeset, often days later.
Weekly Butte Record (Chico, Calif.), Saturday, December 16, 1882, pg 1, col 8: A.J. Gifford, as reported in Saturday's Record as having met with an accident on Friday evening by being thrown from his buggy, breathed his last about half-past 9 o'clock on Saturday evening. He received prompt medical assistance to the last, but nothing could be done to save him, the fearful fall from his buggy having caused concussion of the brain. The deceased was well known throughout the State, particularly in the northern part, as an able lawyer, having been elected to the office of District Attorney in Butte county in 1871 and serving until 1873. Mr. Gifford was a shrewd business man and accumulated some valuable property. He had a large practice in his profession, and his wise counsel and advice was continually sought. The deceased, Albert Judson Gifford, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, March 17th, 1828, and was aged 44 years at the time of his death. During Mr. Gifford's earlier years he was in poor health, having met with an accident in boyhood which left him a cripple for life. His parents advised him to seek a better climate to improve his health and in 1861 he crossed the plains and came to California. He located at Quincy, Plumas county, where he earned a living be teaching school. Every spare moment was occupied by him in studying law, until he was finally admitted to the bar. He was married in 1864 to Miss Carrie Tobias, who survives him with four children, the eldest being a son seventeen years of age. Mr. Gifford located with his family in Colusa county, but after a short residence there removed to Chico in 1869-70, where he resided until the time of his death. Mr. Gifford was one of Chico's foremost citizens, always working with great zeal to better its interests. His purse was ever open to the wants of the poor, and many a needy family has been relieved by his benevolence. He was one of the most active members of the bar of the county, and a leading member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with Chico Commandery, Knights Templar; Chico Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M.; Chico Lodge No. 58, A.O.U.W.; and Knights of Honor.
The funeral of the deceased took place this afternoon at half-past one o'clock, from his late residence on Wall street, under the auspices of Chico Commandery. Rev. E. Graham preached an appropriate sermon, the friends were allowed to view the remains, and the funeral procession was formed. The cornet band led, followed by the Sir Knights, next came the hearse, drawn by four black horses, and then the relatives of the deceased, followed by members of the Masonic fraternity and of the A.O.U.W. The procession was the largest ever seen in Chico, notwithstanding that rain was falling pretty heavy. At the grave the beautiful and impressive services of the Knights Templar were performed. The following Sir Knights from Oroville attended the funeral: W.R. Reece, D.K. Perkins, John Mitchell, L.R. Featherstun, L.W. Hoops, and J.B. Hewitt. The following Knights acted as pallbearers: Sir Knight D.K. Perkins, Sir Knight George Shearer, Sir Knight J.B. Houghton, Sir Knight L.H. McIntosh, Sir Knight A. Carpenter, Sir Knight J.W.B. Montgomery, Sir Knight C.C. Mason, Sir Knight H.W. Fuller. The remains rested in a beautiful walnut and metallic casket. Wreathes of beautiful flowers were placed upon the lid, and all that was left of A.J. Gifford, an honorable citizen, was consigned to earth.
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A J Gifford Probate Date: 20 Dec 1882 Probate Place: Butte, California, USA Inferred Death Year: Abt 1882 Inferred Death Place: California, USA Case Number: 136 Item Description: Case Files, 131-146, 1882-1883 Source Citation: Superior Court Probate Case Files, 1880-1938; Author: California. Superior Court (Butte County); Probate Place: Butte, California.
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* Date of newspaper is not always the date of the incident - this was a weekly, and stories were written, set, and the printing was done after the facts were typeset, often days later.
Weekly Butte Record (Chico, Calif.), Saturday, December 16, 1882, pg 1, col 8: A.J. Gifford, as reported in Saturday's Record as having met with an accident on Friday evening by being thrown from his buggy, breathed his last about half-past 9 o'clock on Saturday evening. He received prompt medical assistance to the last, but nothing could be done to save him, the fearful fall from his buggy having caused concussion of the brain. The deceased was well known throughout the State, particularly in the northern part, as an able lawyer, having been elected to the office of District Attorney in Butte county in 1871 and serving until 1873. Mr. Gifford was a shrewd business man and accumulated some valuable property. He had a large practice in his profession, and his wise counsel and advice was continually sought. The deceased, Albert Judson Gifford, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, March 17th, 1828, and was aged 44 years at the time of his death. During Mr. Gifford's earlier years he was in poor health, having met with an accident in boyhood which left him a cripple for life. His parents advised him to seek a better climate to improve his health and in 1861 he crossed the plains and came to California. He located at Quincy, Plumas county, where he earned a living be teaching school. Every spare moment was occupied by him in studying law, until he was finally admitted to the bar. He was married in 1864 to Miss Carrie Tobias, who survives him with four children, the eldest being a son seventeen years of age. Mr. Gifford located with his family in Colusa county, but after a short residence there removed to Chico in 1869-70, where he resided until the time of his death. Mr. Gifford was one of Chico's foremost citizens, always working with great zeal to better its interests. His purse was ever open to the wants of the poor, and many a needy family has been relieved by his benevolence. He was one of the most active members of the bar of the county, and a leading member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with Chico Commandery, Knights Templar; Chico Lodge No. 111, F. & A.M.; Chico Lodge No. 58, A.O.U.W.; and Knights of Honor.
The funeral of the deceased took place this afternoon at half-past one o'clock, from his late residence on Wall street, under the auspices of Chico Commandery. Rev. E. Graham preached an appropriate sermon, the friends were allowed to view the remains, and the funeral procession was formed. The cornet band led, followed by the Sir Knights, next came the hearse, drawn by four black horses, and then the relatives of the deceased, followed by members of the Masonic fraternity and of the A.O.U.W. The procession was the largest ever seen in Chico, notwithstanding that rain was falling pretty heavy. At the grave the beautiful and impressive services of the Knights Templar were performed. The following Sir Knights from Oroville attended the funeral: W.R. Reece, D.K. Perkins, John Mitchell, L.R. Featherstun, L.W. Hoops, and J.B. Hewitt. The following Knights acted as pallbearers: Sir Knight D.K. Perkins, Sir Knight George Shearer, Sir Knight J.B. Houghton, Sir Knight L.H. McIntosh, Sir Knight A. Carpenter, Sir Knight J.W.B. Montgomery, Sir Knight C.C. Mason, Sir Knight H.W. Fuller. The remains rested in a beautiful walnut and metallic casket. Wreathes of beautiful flowers were placed upon the lid, and all that was left of A.J. Gifford, an honorable citizen, was consigned to earth.
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A J Gifford Probate Date: 20 Dec 1882 Probate Place: Butte, California, USA Inferred Death Year: Abt 1882 Inferred Death Place: California, USA Case Number: 136 Item Description: Case Files, 131-146, 1882-1883 Source Citation: Superior Court Probate Case Files, 1880-1938; Author: California. Superior Court (Butte County); Probate Place: Butte, California.
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