Caledonia

GIFFIN, Albert J.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 200

Albert J. GIFFIN, merchant, Sheffield [Caledonia County, Vermont], was born 
07 March 1854 at Hardwick [Caledonia County, Vermont], son of George and 
Ursula (STEVENS) GIFFIN. Educated in the public schools of Sheffield. Began 
business life as a painter in a furniture store in Manchester [Hillsborough 
County], New Hampshire. After two years he returned to Sheffield, and formed 
the firm of Folsom & Giffin; later built a large store and formed the firm of 
Giffin & Simpson, general merchandise. He has been doing business in the 
same place for thirty-five years; since 1910 has conducted the business 
alone. Has been postmaster since 1855. Republican. Member of the library 
committee of Sheffield. Methodist; musical director for twenty-five years. 
Member of Crescent Lodge No. 66, Free & Accepted Masons, of Lyndonville 
[Caledonia County], and the Junior Order of American Mechanics. In 1877 he 
[Albert J. GIFFIN] married [Miss?] Jennie N. FOLSOM of Sheffield [related to 
business his partner in the firm of Folsom & Giffin?].

Submitted by Cathy Kubly