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Julia Crocker Gifford (1871 – 1952)

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Headley and Reed, photographer (New Bedford, Massachusetts), Julia Crocker Gifford, ca. 1890; privately held by the Faulkner–Hull Collection, Massachusetts.
Headley and Reed, photographer (New Bedford, Massachusetts), Julia Crocker Gifford, ca. 1890; privately held by the Faulkner–Hull Collection, Massachusetts.

Julia Crocker Gifford was born 31 December 1871 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts to William B. Gifford and Mary A. Howland.1 Her family soon moved to New Bedford, where Julia lived with her parents and sister, Susie.2

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Julia attended Fifth Street Grammar School, then New Bedford High School, graduating with the class of 1890.3

Annual Report of the School Committee of the City of New Bedford, with the Superintendent's Annual Report, for the Year 1890, (New Bedford : Mercury Publishing Company, 1891), p. 21-23, New Bedford High School Graduating Exercise, 27 June 1890.
Annual Report of the School Committee of the City of New Bedford, with the Superintendent’s Annual Report, for the Year 1890, (New Bedford : Mercury Publishing Company, 1891), p. 21-23, New Bedford High School Graduating Exercise, 27 June 1890.
“New Bedford High School Class of 1890”; photograph held by the New Bedford Free Public Library photograph collection, New Bedford, Massachusetts; published online at Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collection Online.
“New Bedford High School Class of 1890”; photograph held by the New Bedford Free Public Library photograph collection, New Bedford, Massachusetts; published online at Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collection Online.

Julia became a teacher, earning $4.12 per week in 1891 working at the Fifth Street Evening Elementary School.4

“Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1891, p. 93, Julia C Gifford.
“Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1891, (New Bedford : E. Anthony and Sons, City Printers, 1892), p. 93, Evening Elementary Schools, Fifth Street, Julia C Gifford.

After graduating in June 1892 from the Training School for Teachers in New Bedford with several others from the 1890 New Bedford High School graduating class, Julia taught at Middle Street Grammar School, while continuing to also teach at the Fifth Street Evening Elementary School.5

"Superintendent's Report, The Training School for Teachers," Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1892, June 1892 graduating class.
“Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1892, (New Bedford : Mercury Publishing Company, 1893), p. 76, June 1892 graduating class of The Training School for Teachers in New Bedford.

Julia lived in New Bedford with her parents and sister at the turn of the century.6 Her father, William S. Gifford, died in 1903.7 While Julia appeared to come close to marriage in 1911, she remained single her entire life, teaching in New Bedford and living with her sister and mother until her mother, Mary A. Howland Gifford died in 1923, then residing with her sister for the remainder of her life.8

In 1935, Julia attended her 45th high school reunion; she is on the back row, fourth from left in the reunion photo.9

“New Bedford High School Class of 1890 at their 45th Reunion, New Bedford, MA,” 14 July 1935; photograph held by the New Bedford Free Public Library photograph collection, New Bedford, Massachusetts; published at Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collection Online.
“New Bedford High School Class of 1890 at their 45th Reunion, New Bedford, MA,” 14 July 1935; photograph held by the New Bedford Free Public Library photograph collection, New Bedford, Massachusetts; published at Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collection Online.
New Bedford High School Class of 1890 Reunion, New Bedford, MA, 14 July 1935, Julia C. Gifford, back row, 3rd from the right.
New Bedford High School Class of 1890 Reunion, New Bedford, MA, 14 July 1935, Julia C. Gifford, back row, 3rd from the right.

Julia’s sister, Susan Bosworth Gifford, died in 1950 in New Bedford and is buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.10

Julia Clifford Gifford died in 1952 in Taunton and is also buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.11

Endnotes

1. Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Births Register 1871, p. 94, no. 60, Julia Crocker Gifford, 31 Dec 1871. Parents: William S. Gifford, born in Dartmouth, and Mary A. (Howland) Gifford, born in Dartmouth. Father’s occupation: Carpenter.

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2. 1880 U.S. census, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, population schedule, enumeration district (ED) 114, page 8D, dwelling 70, family 91, William S. Gifford household.
– William S. Gifford, age 50, ship carpenter, born in Massachusetts
– Mary A., wife, age 40, born in Massachusetts
– Julia, daughter, age 8, born in Massachusetts
– Susie, daughter, age 4, born in Massachusetts

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3. Annual Report of the School Committee of the City of New Bedford, with the Superintendent’s Annual Report, for the Year 1890, (New Bedford : Mercury Publishing Company, 1891), p. 21-23, New Bedford High School Graduating Exercise, 27 June 1890, Julia Crocker Gifford.

Also, “Admission to the High School,” newspaper article, The Evening Standard (New Bedford, Massachusetts), 10 July 1886, p. 5, col. 3.

Also, “New Bedford High School Class of 1890”; photograph held by the New Bedford Free Public Library photograph collection, New Bedford, Massachusetts; published online at Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collection Online.

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4. “Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1891, (New Bedford : E. Anthony and Sons, City Printers, 1892), Teacher’s List, p. 93, Julia C Gifford.

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5. “Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1892, (New Bedford : Mercury Publishing Company, 1893), p. 76, June 1892 graduating class of the Training School for Teachers.
– Charlotte May Allen, Lizzie Maria Briggs, Harriet Love Cornell, Ethel Washburn Denham, Dora Amanda DeWolf, Julia Crocker Gifford, Mary Luther Hillman, Harriet Newton Hyatt, Annie May King, Ruth Emma Pease, Julia Mason Pilling, Fannie Matthews Spooner.

“Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the Public Schools of New Bedford, Mass. 1892, (New Bedford : Mercury Publishing Company, 1893), pages 80, 94, 99, Julia C. Gifford.
– p. 80, Appointments: Julia C. Gifford, Middle Street Grammar school.
– p. 94, Middle Street, Grade 7, Julia C Gifford, assistant, 85 Fifth street, $450.
– p. 99, Fifth Street Evening Elementary School, Julia C. Gifford, $4.12 week.

Also, “Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the School Committee of the City of New Bedford for the Year 1893, (New Bedford : Evening Journal Company, 1894), pages 105, 109, Julia C. Gifford.
– p. 105, Grammar Schools, Middle Street, 7, Julia C. Gifford, assistant, 9 Arch street, $475
– p. 109, Evening Elementary Schools, Julia C. Gifford, $3.00 per week.

Also, “Superintendent’s Report,” Annual Report of the School Committee of the City of New Bedford for the Year 1894, (New Bedford : E. Anthony and Sons, 1895), pages 107, 112, Julia C. Gifford.
– p. 107, List of Teachers, Middle Street, Grade 7, Julia C. Gifford, assistant, 9 Arch street, $500.
– p. 112, Evening Elementary Schools, Fifth Street, Julia C. Gifford, $3.00.

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6. 1900 U.S. census, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, population schedule, enumeration district (ED) 195, page 2A, dwelling 24, family 34, William S. Gifford household.
– William S. Gifford, age 70, ship carpenter, born Oct 1829 in Massachusetts
– Mary A. Gifford, wife, age 61, born May 1839 in Massachusetts, 4 children born, 2 living
– Julia C., daughter, age 28, single, school teacher, born Dec 1871 in Massachusetts
– Susie V., daughter, age 24, single, stenographer, born Dec 1875 in Massachusetts

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7. Headstone reads: 1829 William S. Gifford 1903 / 1839 Mary A. Gifford 1923 / 1865 Annie T. Gifford 1869 / 1868 Susie D. Gifford 1869 / 1875 Susan B. Gifford 1950 / 1871 Julia C. Gifford 1952.
Find A Grave, memorial 113430680, William S. Gifford (1829–1903), South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts with headstone photo.

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8. “Wanted Teacher to Return Gifts,” newspaper article, Fall River Daily Evening News (Fall River, Massachusetts), 14 Oct 1911, p. 7, col. 3.

Also, 1920 U.S. census, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, population schedule, enumeration district (ED) 131, ward 3, sheet 12B, dwelling 241, family 347, Mary A. Gifford household.
Address: 97 Hillman Street
– Mary A. Gifford, age 80, married, born in Massachusetts
– Julia C., daughter, age 48, single, born in Massachusetts, public school teacher
– Susie B., daughter, age 44, single, born in Massachusetts, plumber shop stenographer

Also, Headstone reads: 1829 William S. Gifford 1903 / 1839 Mary A. Gifford 1923 / 1865 Annie T. Gifford 1869 / 1868 Susie D. Gifford 1869 / 1875 Susan B. Gifford 1950 / 1871 Julia C. Gifford 1952.
Find A Grave, memorial 113428515, Mary A. Howland Gifford (1839–1923), South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts with headstone photo.

Also, 1930 U.S. census, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, population schedule, enumeration district (ED) 127, ward 4, sheet 6A, family 143, Julia C. Gifford household.
Address: Elm Street
– Julia C., age 58, single, born in Massachusetts, public school teacher
– Susan B., sister, age 54, single, born in Massachusetts

Also, 1940 U.S. census, New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, population schedule, enumeration district (ED) 20-79, sheet 6B, family 143, Susan D. Gifford household.
Address: Elm Street
– Susan D, age 64, single, born in Massachusetts
– Julia C., sister, age 68, single, born in Massachusetts, junior high teacher

Also, H. A. Manning Company, complier, Manning’s New Bedford and Fairhaven (Massachusetts) Directory, vol. 70 (Boston, Massachusetts : H. A. Manning Company, 1945), p. 367, Julia Gifford.
– Gifford, Julia C tchr RJHS h 415 County (116)

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9. “New Bedford High School Class of 1890 at their 45th Reunion, New Bedford, MA,” 14 July 1935; photograph held by the New Bedford Free Public Library photograph collection, New Bedford, Massachusetts; published at Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collection Online.

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10. Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Death Index, 1946-1950, New Bedford, Bristol County, Susan B. Gifford, 1950, vol. 71, p. 232.

Also, headstone reads: 1829 William S. Gifford 1903 / 1859 Mary A. Gifford 1923 / 1865 Annie T. Gifford 1869 / 1868 Susie D. Gifford 1869 / 1875 Susan B. Gifford 1950 / 1871 Julia C. Gifford 1952.
Find A Grave, memorial 113429270, Susan Bosworth Gifford (1875–1950), South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts with headstone photo.

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11. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, Death Index, 1951-1955, Taunton, Bristol County, Julia C. Gifford, 1952, vol. 93, p. 393.

Also, Headstone reads: 1829 William S. Gifford 1903 / 1859 Mary A. Gifford 1923 / 1865 Annie T. Gifford 1869 / 1868 Susie D. Gifford 1869 / 1875 Susan B. Gifford 1950 / 1871 Julia C. Gifford 1952.
Find A Grave, memorial 113428403, Julia Crocker Gifford (1871–1952), South Dartmouth Cemetery, Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts with headstone photo.

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Citing this page: Kimberli Faulkner Hull, author, “Julia Crocker Gifford (1871 – 1952),” Cool Adventures (https://cooladventures.com/julia-crocker-gifford-1871-1952/ : posted 2021).

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