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Benjamin Clifford 1772–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1772

Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island

Death Date: 6 Jan 1856

Death Location: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts

Father: John Clifford

Mother: Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s): Achsah Wade

Children(s): John Clifford

The story of Benjamin Clifford began in 1772 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. In 1800, Benjamin Clifford resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island. In 1810, Benjamin Clifford resided in South District, Providence, Rhode Island, United S. Benjamin Clifford married Achsah Wade, and had children including John Henry Clifford. Benjamin Clifford passed away in 1856 in Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Clifford began in 1772 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
  • In 1800, Benjamin Clifford resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
  • In 1810, Benjamin Clifford resided in South District, Providence, Rhode Island, United S.
  • Benjamin Clifford married Achsah Wade, and had children including John Henry Clifford.
  • Benjamin Clifford passed away in 1856 in Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Clifford
1743–1824
Birth Location: Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire
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Elizabeth Smith
1753–1808
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Spouses(s)

Achsah Wade
1774–1851
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
AW

Children(s)

John Clifford
1809–1876
Birth Location: Providence;Providence ., Rhode Island
JC

Benjamin Clifford's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Clifford
1772–1856
Birth Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Parents
John Clifford
1743–1824
Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Elizabeth Smith
1753–1808
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Capt. (Joseph) Clifford
1718–1783
Kingston, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Mary Healey
1722–1822
Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Capt. (Abraham) Smith
1733–1820
Ann
1733–1820
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Clifford's Descendants

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Benjamin Clifford (23 Sep 1772–6 Jan 1856) m. Achsah Wade (27 Feb 1774–13 May 1851)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Clifford 1809–1876 m. Sarah (Parker) Allen 1808–1893
    1. 1. Arthur Clifford 1852–1881 m. Kate (Eugenia) Parsons 1854–1900
      1. 1. Charles (Parsons Clifford) Sr. 1880–1940 m. Edith (Grinnell) Stone 1882–1966
        1. 1. Charles (Albert) Clifford 1895–1979 m. Edith (Charlotte) Garfield 1908–1995

Benjamin Clifford's Timeline

7 Records

1772
23 Sep 1772
Birth of Benjamin Clifford in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
1800
1800
Age 28
Benjamin Clifford resided here in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
1810
1810
Age 38
Benjamin Clifford resided here in South District, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
South District, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1830
1830
Age 58
Benjamin Clifford resided here in Providence East Side of River, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence East Side of River, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1840
1840
Age 68
Benjamin Clifford resided here in Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1850
1850
Age 78
Benjamin Clifford resided here in Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts
Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts
1856
6 Jan 1856
Age 84
Death of Benjamin Clifford in Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts
Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1772
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 394B; Image: .
    [3] Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: South District, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: South District, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 58; Page: 67; Family History Number: 0281232; Image: 00130.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Providence East Side of River, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Providence East Side of River, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Providence Ward 3, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_308; Page: 394B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Seekonk, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [2] Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index
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