Tripp Families of North America

David Elmer Sanford

Female 1861 - 1944  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Elmer Sanford was born on 07 Jul 1861 in Massachusetts (daughter of David E Sanford and Emily Matilda Tripp); died in 1944; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1870, Westport, Central Village, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David E Sanford was born on 14 Jul 1837 in Massachusetts (son of Phillip Sanford and Ruth Poole); died on 17 Nov 1928 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1855, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Westport, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1865, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Westport, Central Village, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99918626/david-sanford

    David married Emily Matilda Tripp on 26 Jan 1857 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Emily (daughter of Howard Potter Tripp and Emily Mandeville Gifford) was born on 18 Aug 1838 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Dec 1905 in Sterling, Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Emily Matilda Tripp was born on 18 Aug 1838 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Howard Potter Tripp and Emily Mandeville Gifford); died on 31 Dec 1905 in Sterling, Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 8TH GENERATION - Lineage to John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • Residence: 1850, Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Westport, Central Village, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99918650/matilda-e-sanford

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 8TH GENERATION - Lineage to John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN8: EMILY MATILDA TRIPP [8], (Howard7, Jonathan6, Wesson5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Joseph2, John1)

    Residence:
    Residence Post Office: Fall River

    Children:
    1. Franklin Pierce Sanford was born on 2 Oct 1856 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Jan 1920 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    2. Chester Philip Sanford was born on 9 Dec 1859 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Nov 1930 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. 1. David Elmer Sanford was born on 07 Jul 1861 in Massachusetts; died in 1944; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    4. Everett Lincoln Sanford was born on 20 Sep 1863 in Massachusetts; died in 1944; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    5. Herbert Alexander Sanford was born on 23 Apr 1865 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Apr 1933; was buried in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    6. Carrie Emily Matilda Sanford was born on 29 May 1868 in Massachusetts.
    7. Mary Ella Louisa Sanford was born on 24 Oct 1869 in Westport Bri, Massachusetts; died in 1966; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    8. Daughter Sanford was born on 02 Apr 1871.
    9. Charles Frederick Sanford was born on 11 Nov 1874 in Massachusetts; died in 1956; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Phillip Sanford was born on 1 Nov 1802 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1850 in United States.

    Phillip married Ruth Poole. Ruth was born on 22 Sep 1812 in North Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States; died on 22 Mar 1860 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ruth Poole was born on 22 Sep 1812 in North Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States; died on 22 Mar 1860 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
    Children:
    1. 2. David E Sanford was born on 14 Jul 1837 in Massachusetts; died on 17 Nov 1928 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

  3. 6.  Howard Potter Tripp was born on 29 Dec 1809 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (son of Jonathan Tripp and Alice Davol); died on 14 Oct 1894 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 14 Oct 1894 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 7TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 7TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 8TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • Mayflower Descendant - Francis Cooke - 9th Generation*: 1809
    • Mayflower Descendant - George Soule - 8th Generation*: 1809
    • Mayflower Descendant - John Cooke - 8th Generation*: 1809
    • Mayflower Descendant - Mary Brewster - 10th Generation*: 1809
    • Mayflower Descendant - Richard Warren - 9th Generation*: 1809
    • Mayflower Descendant- William Brewster - 10th Generation: 1809
    • Residence: 1840, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Westport, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1865, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Westport, Central Village, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100044528/howard-potter-tripp

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 7TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN7: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [7], (Jonathan Tripp6, Comfort Potter5, John Potter4, Mary Tripp3, John2, John1)

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 7TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN7: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [7], (Jonathan6, Wesson5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Joseph2, John1)

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 8TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN8: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [8], (Alice Devol7, Abigail6, Samuel5, Othniel4, Peleg3, Joseph2, John1)

    Mayflower Descendant - Francis Cooke - 9th Generation*:
    GEN9: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [9], Jonathan Tripp8, Wesson Tripp7, Judith Mosher6, Jonathan Mosher5, Lydia Taber4, Mary Cooke3, John Cooke2, Francis Cooke1)

    Mayflower Descendant - George Soule - 8th Generation*:
    GEN8: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [8], (Alice Devol7, Abner Devol6, Benjamin Devol5, Joseph Devol4, Mary Soule3, George Soule2, George Soule1)

    Mayflower Descendant - John Cooke - 8th Generation*:
    GEN8: HOWARD P TRIPP [8], Jonathan Tripp7, Weston Tripp6, Judith Mosher5, Jonathan Mosher4, Lydia Taber3, Mary Cooke2, John Cooke1)

    Mayflower Descendant - Mary Brewster - 10th Generation*:
    GEN10: HOWARD P TRIPP [10], Alice Davol9, Abigail Tripp8, Mary Wing7, Margaret Clifton6, Dorothy Burgess5, Patience Freeman4, Rebecca Prence3, Patience Brewster2, Mary Brewster1)

    Mayflower Descendant - Richard Warren - 9th Generation*:
    GEN9: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [9], (Jonathan Tripp8, Wesson Tripp7, Judith Mosher6, Jonathan Mosher5, Lydia Taber4, Mary Cooke3, Sarah Warren2, Richard Warren1)
    * Need further proof after 7th Generation

    Mayflower Descendant- William Brewster - 10th Generation:
    GEN10: HOWARD POTTER TRIPP [10], (Alice Devol9, Abigail Tripp8, Mary Wing7, Margaret Clifton6, Dorothy Burge5, Patience Freeman4, Rebecca Prence3, Patience Brewster2, William Brewster1)

    Residence:
    Residence Post Office: Fall River

    Buried:
    Maple Grove Cemetery
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 100044528

    Howard married Emily Mandeville Gifford on 12 Sep 1833 in Westport, Massachusetts. Emily (daughter of Levi Gifford and Prudence Brownell) was born on 21 Sep 1812 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Jan 1873 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 17 Jan 1873 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Emily Mandeville Gifford was born on 21 Sep 1812 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Levi Gifford and Prudence Brownell); died on 17 Jan 1873 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 17 Jan 1873 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Westport, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1865, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Westport, Central Village, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100039803/emily-m-tripp

    Residence:
    Residence Post Office: Fall River

    Buried:
    Maple Grove Cemetery
    PLOT: Section: A Lot: 143 Grave: 4
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 100039803

    Children:
    1. Caroline Jane Tripp was born about 1834 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1836 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Harriet Maria Tripp was born on 3 Oct 1835 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 28 Feb 1854 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 28 Feb 1854 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Amy Sophronia Tripp was born on 21 Feb 1836 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 5 Mar 1922 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 1922 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. 3. Emily Matilda Tripp was born on 18 Aug 1838 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Dec 1905 in Sterling, Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    5. Sarah Esther Tripp was born on 1 Apr 1840 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 1 Jul 1855 in Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    6. Elizabeth Brownell Tripp was born on 27 Sep 1841 in Westport, Massachusetts; died on 17 Sep 1856 in Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    7. Louisa Cecelia Tripp was born on 7 Feb 1843 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 24 Jan 1904 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; was buried in 1904 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
    8. Catherine Prudence Tripp was born on 2 Mar 1844 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 May 1865 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    9. Susan Ellen Tripp was born on 01 Dec 1845 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1930 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    10. Jonathan Potter Tripp was born on 27 Oct 1847 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Feb 1917 in Westport, Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    11. Levi Mann Tripp was born on 17 Mar 1849 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Oct 1880 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    12. Emma Frances Tripp was born in 1850 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Apr 1865 in Westport, Massachusetts; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    13. Captain Herbert Franklin Tripp was born on 21 Sep 1852 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Jan 1885 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 1885 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    14. Infant Son Tripp was born on 15 May 1855; died on 17 April 1856.
    15. Infant Son Tripp was born on 15 May 1855; died on 17 April 1856.
    16. James Frederick Tripp was born on 17 Jul 1856 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 28 Jun 1916 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    17. Alexander Howard Tripp was born on 2 Jan 1858 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 20 Oct 1923 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in 1923 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Jonathan Tripp was born in 1779 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (son of Weston Tripp and Comfort Potter); died on 08 Mar 1855 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 8 Mar 1855 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 6TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 6TH GENRATION - John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • Mayflower Descendant - Francis Cooke - 8th Generation*: 1779
    • Mayflower Descendant - John Cooke - 7th Generation: 1779
    • Mayflower Descendant - Richard Warren - 8th Generation*: 1779
    • Residence: 1850, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:



    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37112940/jonathan-tripp

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 6TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN6: JONATHAN TRIPP [6], (Wesson5, Joseph4, Joseph3, Joseph2, John1)

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 6TH GENRATION - John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN6: JONATHAN TRIPP [6], (Comfort Potter5, John Potter4, Mary Tripp3, John2, John1)

    Mayflower Descendant - Francis Cooke - 8th Generation*:
    GEN8: JONATHAN TRIPP [8], (Wesson Tripp7, Judith Mosher6, Jonathan Mosher5, Lydia Taber4, Mary Cooke3, John Cooke2, Francis Cooke1)

    Mayflower Descendant - John Cooke - 7th Generation:
    GEN7: JONATHAN TRIPP [7], (Weston Tripp6, Judith Mosher5, Jonathan Mosher4, Lydia Taber3, Mary Cooke2, John Cooke1)

    Mayflower Descendant - Richard Warren - 8th Generation*:
    GEN8: JONATHAN TRIPP [8], (Wesson Tripp7, Judith Mosher6, Jonathan Mosher5, Lydia Taber4, Mary Cooke3, Sarah Warren2, Richard Warren1)
    * Need further proof after 7th Generation

    Buried:
    Maple Grove Cemetery
    Find a Grave Memorial 37112940

    Jonathan married Alice Davol on 25 Mar 1804 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Alice (daughter of Abner Devol and Abigail Tripp) was born on 3 Nov 1785 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Nov 1868 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 14 Nov 1868 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Alice Davol was born on 3 Nov 1785 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Abner Devol and Abigail Tripp); died on 14 Nov 1868 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 14 Nov 1868 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • TRIPP LINEAGE - 7TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678: 1600
    • Mayflower Descendant - George Soule - 7th Generation: 1785
    • Mayflower Descendant - Mary Brewster - 9th Generation*: 1785
    • Mayflower Descendant - William Brewster - 9th Generation*: 1785
    • Residence: 1850, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1855, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1865, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37112951/alice-tripp

    TRIPP LINEAGE - 7TH GENERATION - John Tripp 1611-1678:
    GEN7: ALICE DEVOL [7], (Abigail6, Samuel5, Othniel4, Peleg3, Joseph2, John1)

    Mayflower Descendant - George Soule - 7th Generation:
    GEN7: ALICE DEVOL [7], (Abner Devol6, Benjamin Devol5, Joseph Devol4, Mary Soule3, George Soule2, George Soule1)

    Mayflower Descendant - Mary Brewster - 9th Generation*:
    GEN9: ALICE DAVOL [9], Abigail Tripp8, Mary Wing7, Margaret Clifton6, Dorothy Burgess5, Patience Freeman4, Rebecca Prence3, Patience Brewster2, Mary Brewster1)

    Mayflower Descendant - William Brewster - 9th Generation*:
    GEN9: ALICE DEVOL [9], (Abigail Tripp8, Mary Wing7, Margaret Clifton6, Dorothy Burge5, Patience Freeman4, Rebecca Prence3, Patience Brewster2, William Brewster1)

    Residence:
    Residence Post Office: Fall River

    Buried:
    Maple Grove Cemetery
    Find a Grave Memorial 37112951

    Notes:

    Married:
    Massachusetts Town Clerk, Vital Records, Birth, Marriages, and Intentions, page 117 [Film #: 903378, image 68] FamilySearch.org. Marriage Intentions dated: 11 Feb 1804

    Children:
    1. Joseph Tripp was born in 1804 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 29 Oct 1870 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Catherine S Tripp was born on 15 Sep 1804 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Jun 1882 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in 1882 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. 6. Howard Potter Tripp was born on 29 Dec 1809 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Oct 1894 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 14 Oct 1894 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Weston Smith Tripp was born about 1820 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 20 Feb 1896 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 20 Feb 1896 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

  3. 14.  Levi Gifford was born on 15 Jun 1785 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (son of John Gifford and Ruth Luther); died on 26 Sep 1863 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 26 Sep 1863 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 7 Aug 1820, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1840, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1855, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Westport, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79382961/levi-gifford

    Buried:
    Maple Grove Cemetery
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 79382961

    Levi married Prudence Brownell on 26 Oct 1809 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Prudence (daughter of Benjamin Brownell, Jr and Abigail Milk) was born on 24 Feb 1788 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Aug 1854 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Prudence Brownell was born on 24 Feb 1788 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Benjamin Brownell, Jr and Abigail Milk); died on 30 Aug 1854 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Web Link:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79382991/prudence-gifford

    Children:
    1. Maria Gifford was born on 16 Apr 1811.
    2. 7. Emily Mandeville Gifford was born on 21 Sep 1812 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Jan 1873 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 17 Jan 1873 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Alexander B Gifford was born on 24 Nov 1816 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts; died on 3 Apr 1896 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
    4. Amy White Gifford was born on 21 May 1819 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Aug 1906 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 23 Aug 1906 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Charles Frederick Gifford was born on 16 Mar 1821.
    6. Edwin Bolton Gifford was born on 27 Dec 1822.
    7. Abram A Gifford was born on 12 Dec 1824.
    8. Henry Handy Gifford was born on 10 Oct 1826; died on 21 May 1916 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
    9. Benjamin Franklin Gifford was born on 24 Sep 1828.
    10. Levi Leander Gifford was born on 3 May 1831.