Thomas Gifford obituary, 1900
from the New Jersey Courier 15 Dec 1900 Thomas M. Gifford died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Van Lew, Point Pleasant, on Wednesday, in his 67th year. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, and he was an active member of the G.A. R. Post. For many years past he had held the office of constable. Four daughters and a son survive him.