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Gilbert DeKalb Clifton 1817–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: February 25, 1817

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: September 11, 1887

Death Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Clifton

Mother: Rebecca Sharpe

Spouse(s): Mary Lacy

Children(s): George Clifton, William Clifton, Josephus Clifton, Simma Clifton, Thomas Clifton, Georgia Clifton, Smallwood Clifton, Louisa Clifton, Hattie Clifton, George Clifton, Andrew Clifton, James Clifton, Millard Clifton

The story of Gilbert DeKalb Clifton began in 1817 in South Carolina, United States of America. In 1839, Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided in Mill Port, Fayette, Alabama. In 1850, Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided in Beat 6 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA. Gilbert DeKalb Clifton married Mary E Lacy, and had children including Andrew J D Clifton, George W Clifton, George W Clifton, Georgia Clifton, Hattie A Clifton, James R Clifton, Josephus C Clifton, Louisa A Clifton, Millard Fillmore Clifton, Simma A Clifton, Smallwood D Clifton, Thomas Woodruff Uncle Tom Clifton, William Frank Clifton. Gilbert DeKalb Clifton passed away in 1887 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert DeKalb Clifton began in 1817 in South Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1839, Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided in Mill Port, Fayette, Alabama.
  • In 1850, Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided in Beat 6 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA.
  • Gilbert DeKalb Clifton married Mary E Lacy, and had children including Andrew J D Clifton, George W Clifton, George W Clifton, Georgia Clifton, Hattie A Clifton, James R Clifton, Josephus C Clifton, Louisa A Clifton, Millard Fillmore Clifton, Simma A Clifton, Smallwood D Clifton, Thomas Woodruff Uncle Tom Clifton, William Frank Clifton.
  • Gilbert DeKalb Clifton passed away in 1887 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Clifton
1785–1852
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Sharpe
1787–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lacy
1825–1883
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

George Clifton
1849–1906
Birth Location: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, USA
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William Clifton
1848–1906
Birth Location: Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, USA
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Josephus Clifton
1866–1934
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Simma Clifton
1861–1943
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Thomas Clifton
1855–1929
Birth Location: Pine Ridge, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Georgia Clifton
1860–1896
Birth Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Smallwood Clifton
1843–1900
Birth Location: Fayette County, Alabama, United States of America
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Louisa Clifton
1858–1932
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Hattie Clifton
1864–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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George Clifton
1849–1906
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Andrew Clifton
1856–1910
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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James Clifton
1841–1859
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Millard Clifton
1854–1922
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Gilbert Clifton's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Clifton
1817–1887
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
William Clifton
1785–1852
North Carolina, USA
Rebecca (Ann) Sharpe
1787–1860
South Carolina
Grandparents
Jesse Clifton
1747–1790
Southhampton Co, Virginia, USA
Priscilla Harris
1752–1833
Granville, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clifton
1711–1772
Dorothy Walters
1715–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Hay
1692–1719
Benjamin Clifton
1682–1728
Elizabeth Ware
1700–1747

Gilbert Clifton's Descendants

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Gilbert (DeKalb) Clifton (February 25, 1817–September 11, 1887) m. Mary (E.) Lacy (25 February 1825–10 September 1883)
  1. 1. George (W) Clifton 1849–1906 m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Straughan 1847–1887
    1. 1. Delia Clifton 1882–1963
    2. 2. Ethel (E) Clifton 1886–1970
    3. 3. Mary (Susan) Clifton 1872–1932 m. John (W) Dean 1871–1960
      1. 1. Gladys Dean 1907–1998
      2. 2. Horace Dean 1900–
      3. 3. Loyd Dean 1902–
    4. 4. Novella Clifton 1880–1963
    5. 5. Tennessee Clifton 1877–1944 m. Prentis (Jefferson) Martin 1875–1957
  2. 2. William (Frank) Clifton 1848–1906 m. Margaret (Catherine) Clifton 1856–1931
    1. 1. McKinley Clifton 1896–1905
    2. 2. Lenora (M) Johnson 1886–1959
  3. 3. Josephus (C) Clifton 1866–1934
  4. 4. Simma (A.) Clifton 1861–1943
  5. 5. Thomas (Woodruff "Uncle Tom") Clifton 1855–1929
  6. 6. Georgia Clifton 1860–1896
  7. 7. Smallwood (D.) Clifton 1843–1900 m. Martha (Jane) Irvin 1851–1916
    1. 1. Annie Clifton 1873–1940
    2. 2. William Clifton 1875–
    3. 3. George Clifton 1878–1934
    4. 4. Pricilla Clifton 1880–
  8. 8. Louisa (A) Clifton 1858–1932
  9. 9. Hattie (A.) Clifton 1864–
  10. 10. George (W.) Clifton 1849–1906 m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Straughan 1847–1887
    1. 1. Novelar Dean 1880–1963
    2. 2. Tennessee Martin 1877–1944
    3. 3. Maggie Madden 1893–1982
    4. 4. Ophelia Rushing 1896–1961
    5. 5. Mary Deen 1872–1932
    6. 6. Delia Durbin 1882–1963
    7. 7. Angie Malone 1897–1981
    8. 8. Ethel Jones 1886–1970
  11. 11. Andrew (J D) Clifton 1856–1910
  12. 12. James (R) Clifton 1841–1859
  13. 13. Millard (Fillmore) Clifton 1854–1922 m. Selina (T.) Liles 1862–1944
    1. 1. Robert (Johnson) Clifton 1888–1958
    2. 2. Mary (Lessie) Clifton 1894–1900
    3. 3. Harrison (D) Clifton 1899–1902
    4. 4. Andrew (J) Clifton 1902–1903
    5. 5. Edwin (F) Clifton 1890–1932 m. Gertha (Mable) McGee 1901–1998
      1. 1. Sgt (Harrison) Clifton 1919–1958 m. Alice (Marie) Clifton 1918–1985
        1. 1. Robert (M) Clifton 1943–2014
      2. 2. Lessie Johnson 1920–2013 m. Courtney (William) Johnson 1914–1999
      3. 3. Houston (W.) Clifton 1923–1986 m. Doris (Eveline) Clifton 1923–2012
    6. 6. William (Lewis) Clifton 1891–1956 m. Sarah (Avis) Banks 1901–1949
      1. 1. Selina (Altha) Clifton 1921–1996
      2. 2. Millard (Fillmore) Clifton 1923–1984 m. Billie (R.) Clifton 1922–2018
      3. 3. Thadis Clifton 1926–1960 m. Benjamin (John) Ahring 1917–2002
      4. 4. Marian Clifton 1936–2022
    7. 7. Richard (Clarence) Clifton 1886–1957 m. Carrie (Frances) Ayers 1890–1912 m. Beulah Garner 1900–1934
      1. 1. Lucille (Mae Grace) Clifton 1932–2006 m. Joseph (W.) Bankston 1927–2017
      2. 2. Thelma Clifton 1919–1991 m. James (Virgil) Collins 1913–2006 m. Al Fuller 1910–1985
        1. 1. Jimmie (Byron Collins) Sr. 1944–2012 m. Connie (Marie) Demarest 1945–2004
      3. 3. Richard (Clarence "Johnny" Clifton) Jr –2024
      4. 4. Nathaniel (Marion) Clifton 1917–1985 m. Lillie (Mae Honeycutt) Clifton 1922–2007
        1. 1. Wanda (Delene) Clifton 1945–2017
        2. 2. Gloria (Deanna) Clifton 1940–2008
        3. 3. Shirley (Jo) Clifton 1943–2021
      5. 5. Sybil (Gertrude) Clifton 1925–
      6. 6. Grace (Magdeline) Clifton 1921–2003 m. Jimmie (Revis) Glass 1916–1993

Gilbert Clifton's Timeline

6 Records

1817
February 25, 1817
Birth of Gilbert DeKalb Clifton in South Carolina, United States of America
South Carolina, United States of America
1839
2 Feb 1839
Age 22
Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided here in Mill Port, Fayette, Alabama
Mill Port, Fayette, Alabama
1850
1850
Age 33
Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided here in Beat 6 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA
Beat 6 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided here in Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
Gilbert DeKalb Clifton resided here in 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1887
September 11, 1887
Age 70
Death of Gilbert DeKalb Clifton in Louisiana, United States of America
Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: February 25, 1817
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1839
    Event Place: Mill Port, Fayette, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 6 Division 16, Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 8, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 8th Ward, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 11, 1887
    Event Place: Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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