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Clifton Merle Whitley 1916–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1916

Birth Location: Adams Center, Jefferson, New York

Death Date: 4 Dec 1991

Death Location: Mays Landing, Atlantic, New Jersey

Father: William Whitley

Mother: Lettie Carley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth McCracken

Children(s):

Clifton Merle Whitley was born in 1916 in Adams Center, Jefferson, New York, the child of William John Whitley And Lettie Almira Carley. In 1920, Clifton Merle Whitley resided in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA. In 1925, Clifton Merle Whitley resided in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, United States. Clifton Merle Whitley married Elizabeth Janet Mccracken. Clifton Merle Whitley passed away in 1991 in Mays Landing, Atlantic, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • Clifton Merle Whitley was born in 1916 in Adams Center, Jefferson, New York, the child of William John Whitley And Lettie Almira Carley.
  • In 1920, Clifton Merle Whitley resided in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA.
  • In 1925, Clifton Merle Whitley resided in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, United States.
  • Clifton Merle Whitley married Elizabeth Janet Mccracken.
  • Clifton Merle Whitley passed away in 1991 in Mays Landing, Atlantic, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Whitley
1875–1934
Birth Location: Lorraine, Jefferson, New York
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Lettie Carley
1881–1950
Birth Location: Rodman, Jefferson, New York
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth McCracken
1914–
Birth Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey
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Children(s)

Clifton Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Clifton Whitley
1916–1991
Birth Place: Adams Center, Jefferson, New York
Parents
William John Whitley
1875–1934
Lorraine, Jefferson, New York
Lettie (Almira) Carley
1881–1950
Rodman, Jefferson, New York
Grandparents
Titus (Monroe Carley) Sr.
1848–1930
Rodman, Jefferson, New York
Hannah (Fidelia 'Delia') Beeman
1849–1921
Dickinson, Franklin, New York
Great-Grandparents
Adney Carley
1805–1887
Almira Harrington
1806–1889
Rev. Beeman
1811–1875
Hannah Chaffee
1818–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Quartus Carley
1773–1850
Rebecca Smedley
1776–1855
Cyril Harrington
1783–1855
Rachel Matteson
1788–

Clifton Whitley's Timeline

7 Records

1916
31 Dec 1916
Birth of Clifton Merle Whitley in Adams Center, Jefferson, New York
Adams Center, Jefferson, New York
1920
1920
Age 4
Clifton Merle Whitley resided here in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 9
Clifton Merle Whitley resided here in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, United States
Rodman, Jefferson, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 14
Clifton Merle Whitley resided here in Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Clifton Merle Whitley resided here in Rural, Jefferson, New York
Rural, Jefferson, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Clifton Merle Whitley resided here in Oceanport, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Oceanport, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
1991
4 Dec 1991
Age 75
Death of Clifton Merle Whitley in Mays Landing, Atlantic, New Jersey
Mays Landing, Atlantic, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Adams Center, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oceanport, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2368; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 13-142
    [4] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Rodman; County: Jefferson; Page: 6
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 155-30-4987; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: 1956-1957
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 37
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 1443; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341178
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1116; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Rodman; County: Jefferson; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rodman, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 1443; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oceanport, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2368; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 13-142

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Oceanport, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oceanport, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2368; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 13-142

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Neptune, NJ
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1991
    Event Place: Mays Landing, Atlantic, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 155-30-4987; Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: 1956-1957
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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