| Collection | Civil Registers of Avondale |
| Record type | Birth |
| Name | John Giffen |
| Birth | 4 Aug 1855 |
| Place | Todshill Street, Strathaven, Lanark |
| Gender | M |
| Note | William Giffen, Father: 37 Years, Birthplace: Todshill Street, Strathaven
Annie Cumming, Mother: 35 Years.Birthplace: Todshill Street, Strathaven.
md 1842 Strathaven. Her 6th Child. 1 Boy & 1 Girl Living. 1 Boy & 2 Girls Deceased |
| Father's name | William Giffen |
| Father's occupation | Cotton Handloom Weaver |
| Mother's name | Annie Cumming (Deceased) |
| Parent's marriage | 19 Aug 1842 |
| Parent's marriage place | Strathaven, Lanark |
| Note | William Giffen, Father: 37 Years, Birthplace: Todshill Street, Strathaven
Annie Cumming, Mother: 35 Years.Birthplace: Todshill Street, Strathaven.
md 1842 Strathaven. Her 6th Child. 1 Boy & 1 Girl Living. 1 Boy & 2 Girls Deceased |