Seth J. Gifford and Nellie Dunbar

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Husband Seth J. Gifford ^{1 2}

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           Born: 27 Dec 1847 - near Smethport, McKean Co, PA 2
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         Father: William Gifford (1820-1889) 1 3
         Mother: Louisa F. Hackett (1823-1892) 3

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Wife Nellie Dunbar ²

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Children

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1 F Myrtle Gifford ²

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           Born: 1877 2
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         Spouse: William A. Ostrander (      -      ) 2

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General Notes: Husband - Seth J. Gifford

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He received his education in the public schools of Smethport, Pennsylvania. He began his business career in 1866, when he removed to Corry and became engaged in the construction of a rail-road. He next became a contractor and builder at Smethport, and among other buildings erected Wright's hotel and the first extract works here. He also purchased a saw-mill, and for a couple of years manufactured hemlock lumber. He built a new mill, and entered into a contract with H. F. Goodyear, and in three years sawed 16,000,000 feet of lumber for him. He later made an agreement with the Allegheny Lumber Company, sawing from twelve to fifteen million feet annually for them, and then purchased a property of the Allegheny Lumber Company, which gave him the controlling interest in the plant. He received the appointment of inspector-general of the Pennsylvania Storage Company, but owing to his large interest was compelled to resign. He was also urged by his friends to accept the nomination of State senator, but business cares prevented his acceptance. He was identified with the Democratic party, was burgess of the borough, school director, etc., and also a member of the fire department.

1 Editor, History of the Counties of McKean, Elk, and Forest, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 429.

2 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 89.

3 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 88.