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Gifford, Elijah, fl. 1751 [Power of attorney to Enos Gifford].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02924.043 Author/Creator: Gifford, Elijah, fl. 1751 Place Written: Little Compton, Massachusetts Type: Document signed Date: 3 June 1751 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Witnessed by Samuel Willbor and Martha Willbor (her mark). Attested by Justice of the Peace Samuel Willbor. Enos Gifford is the father of Elijah Gifford.

Gifford, Elijah, fl. 1751

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