JosephSmithSr. So shall it be with my father: he shall be
called a prince over his posterity, holding
the keys of the patriarchal priesthood over the kingdom of God on earth, even the Church
of the Latter Day Saints, and he shall sit in the general assembly of patriarchs, even in
council with the Ancient of Days when he shall sit and all the patriarchs with him and shall
enjoy his right and authority under the direction of the Ancient of Days.
GIFFORD, Thomas was born about 1495 in Devonshire, England; died on 19 Apr 1550; was buried on 19 Apr 1550.
Thomas married MONKE, Margaret on 28 Oct 1537 in Devonshire, England. Margaret was born about 1517 in Potheridge, Devonshire, England; died on 19 Oct 1550; was buried in Oct 1550. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]