Clifton Columbus Barnes 1939–1978
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Clifton Barnes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Clifton Barnes 1939–1978
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Immediate Family
Biography
Clifton Columbus Barnes was born in 1939 in Edgecombe, North Carolina, the child of james edward barnes sr and bessie elizabeth barnes. In 1950, Clifton Columbus Barnes resided in Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA. Clifton Columbus Barnes married joyce ann anthony. Clifton Columbus Barnes passed away in 1978 in Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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3Birth Records North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
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4Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
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5Death Records Virginia, Death Records
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6Marriage Records Virginia, Marriage Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Clifton Barnes
This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Edgecombe, North Carolina (1939) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Clifton Barnes (1939–1978) was born in Edgecombe, North Carolina and died in Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clifton in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Clifton Barnes's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record