"2. Samuel2 Gifford (Stephen1), born Sept. 1668, died 26 Aug. 1714; … Administration on the estate of Samuel Gifford of Norwich was granted, 9 Nov. 1714, to Mary Gifford, who gave bond with her sureties, Hugh Calkin of Norwich and Obadiah Johnson of Canterbury. The inventory of the 'Estate of Mr Samll Giffords Late of Norwich Deceassed August the 26th 1714 was presented 9 Nov. 1714. Dower was set to the widow, Mrs. Mary Gifford, 9 Feb. 1744/5. A distribution was made to the Eldest son, the Youngest son, the Widdow, marah, Lydea, Ruth, Sarah and Hanah. [Probate Rec. New London, File No. 2222.]"