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Patience Clifton 1646–1692

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Patience Clifton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 2 Jul 1646 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 16 Oct 1692 · Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Father Thomas Clifton
Mother Mary Marie Clifton Lanbotham
Siblings Hope Clifton
Records
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Researchers connected through Patience Clifton 1646–1692

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Patience Clifton was born in 1646 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas clifton and mary marie clifton lanbotham. Patience Clifton passed away in 1692 in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Patience Clifton in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1692
Death of Patience Clifton in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Patience Clifton

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1500) to Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1646) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Patience Clifton (1646–1692) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. 5 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Patience 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Thomas Clifton
Father
Mary Marie Clifton Lanbotham
Mother

Patience Clifton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Patience Clifton PTP
1646–1692
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Patience Clifton's Descendants

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Patience Clifton PTP 1646–1692