Mrs. Emerett Louisa (Averill) Gifford, widow of Russell C. Gifford, died in her home on East Main street Tuesday afternoon following a cerebral hemorrhage sustained Sunday. She was born Sept. 4, 1854, one of 10 children of Stephen and Levina (Field) Averill. The others were Sarah, Phebe, Diadamia, Ellen, Stephen, Charles, Lucius, Mary and Abigail. Mrs. Gifford was the youngest and the last survivor. She was born in the old Averill Tavern, built by her father in 1820 about a mile east of the village. It was always known as the "Averill Stand" and was kept by him until his death. The tavern had historic associations. When the stage ran from Boston to Troy, N.Y., it was one of the places where fresh horses were taken on and the driver and passengers dined. All of the descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Averill lived and died there but Mrs. Gifford who moved to her late home four years ago last May, at which time she sold the old homestead to Martin A. Brown. Mrs. Gifford was educated in the public schools of Wilmington. On Dec. 4, 1879, she married Russell C. Gifford, the son of Rev. Jememiah Gifford, at one time pastor of the Universalist church in Wilmington. After their marriage they settled in Jacksonville, where three daughters were born to them; May, Eveline and Nellie, all deceased. After the death of Mr. Gifford she returned to the old home. Mrs. Gifford was very hospitable and greatly enjoyed entertaining her friends. Her brothers were old-time fishermen and hunters and it was in their home that many trout dinners and game suppers were prepared and served by her for parties in Wilmington and surrounding towns. Mrs. Gifford lived a life of usefulness. She cared for her aged parents, her brothers and sisters and daughters and when her youngest daughter, Mrs. Nellie (Gifford) Pike, died about 20 years ago and left a young daughter and infant son, she gave them a home and reared them as her own. She leaves the grandchildren, Mrs. Harold J. Lackey and Gordon Pike, and a great-grandson, Harold J. Lackey, jr. The arrangements for the funeral have not been made.
The Brattleboro Reformer, 17 Feb 1932
The Brattleboro Reformer, 17 Feb 1932
Mrs. Emerett Louisa (Averill) Gifford, widow of Russell C. Gifford, died in her home on East Main street Tuesday afternoon following a cerebral hemorrhage sustained Sunday. She was born Sept. 4, 1854, one of 10 children of Stephen and Levina (Field) Averill. The others were Sarah, Phebe, Diadamia, Ellen, Stephen, Charles, Lucius, Mary and Abigail. Mrs. Gifford was the youngest and the last survivor. She was born in the old Averill Tavern, built by her father in 1820 about a mile east of the village. It was always known as the "Averill Stand" and was kept by him until his death. The tavern had historic associations. When the stage ran from Boston to Troy, N.Y., it was one of the places where fresh horses were taken on and the driver and passengers dined. All of the descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Averill lived and died there but Mrs. Gifford who moved to her late home four years ago last May, at which time she sold the old homestead to Martin A. Brown. Mrs. Gifford was educated in the public schools of Wilmington. On Dec. 4, 1879, she married Russell C. Gifford, the son of Rev. Jememiah Gifford, at one time pastor of the Universalist church in Wilmington. After their marriage they settled in Jacksonville, where three daughters were born to them; May, Eveline and Nellie, all deceased. After the death of Mr. Gifford she returned to the old home. Mrs. Gifford was very hospitable and greatly enjoyed entertaining her friends. Her brothers were old-time fishermen and hunters and it was in their home that many trout dinners and game suppers were prepared and served by her for parties in Wilmington and surrounding towns. Mrs. Gifford lived a life of usefulness. She cared for her aged parents, her brothers and sisters and daughters and when her youngest daughter, Mrs. Nellie (Gifford) Pike, died about 20 years ago and left a young daughter and infant son, she gave them a home and reared them as her own. She leaves the grandchildren, Mrs. Harold J. Lackey and Gordon Pike, and a great-grandson, Harold J. Lackey, jr. The arrangements for the funeral have not been made.
The Brattleboro Reformer, 17 Feb 1932
The Brattleboro Reformer, 17 Feb 1932
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
