Thomas Giffen/Giffin

[crazycaz]

Following on from my Essex post, on further research I have discovered that a Thomas Giffin (the spellings change all the time) was born in Whaddon Cambridgeshire in 1785 and christened in September 1786.  As Whaddon is next to Bassingbourne, this looks the likelier candidate.

 

[bedfordshire boy]

Is there a query here?

One of the witnesses was Stephen Giffin, which may provide a clue

[trish1120]

A LETTICE Giffen was Christened 10 July 1786 Whaddon to STEPHEN/ELIZABETH

So Stephen G (witness to 1809 Marriage) may be a Uncle of Thomas.
A Stephen Giffen was Buried 18 April 1826, Basingbourne, Cambridge, England
Both on Familysearch. Org

[crazycaz]

Thanks!  I think I have found the family on the Mormon site and that Thomas' parents were John and Elizabeth.  Next time I am in the area I will try the local church records.
Thomas had a brother called Richard and I think another one called Stephen, so I will try and see whether Stephen was the uncle or the brother.
 

[wendy beasley]

Hello,
I have a Richard Giffen born about 1725 in Whadden, Cambridgeshire, baptized 11 Jul 1737. He married Lettice Moule.
In your post you mentioned both a Lettice Giffen being christened in 1786 in Whaddon, and that Thomas had a brother called Richard.
I think they may be related. If so, would you know how? And how Stephen fits in?
Thanks!
Wendy