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John W Clifton 1767–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1767

Birth Location: Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 6 Jun 1842

Death Location: Diana, Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Clifton

Mother: Mary Conrad

Spouse(s): Sarah Farlow

Children(s): William Clifton

The story of John W Clifton began in 1767 in Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States. In 1786, John W Clifton resided in No Township Listed, Tyrrell County, NC. John W Clifton married Sarah Eldridge Farlow, and had children including William Clifton. John W Clifton passed away in 1842 in Diana, Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John W Clifton began in 1767 in Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1786, John W Clifton resided in No Township Listed, Tyrrell County, NC.
  • John W Clifton married Sarah Eldridge Farlow, and had children including William Clifton.
  • John W Clifton passed away in 1842 in Diana, Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Clifton
1751–1846
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Mary Conrad
1748–1767
Birth Location: Pendleton, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Farlow
1768–1830
Birth Location: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

William Clifton
1789–1857
Birth Location: Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States
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John Clifton's Ancestors

Self
John Clifton
1767–1842
Birth Place: Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Clifton
1751–1846
Virginia, United States
Mary Conrad
1748–1767
Pendleton, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Clifton
1716–1771
Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Elizabeth Brent
1710–1773
Fairfax Co., Va.
Great-Grandparents
Cuthbert Clifton
1673–1733
Dorthy Winckler
1675–1725
Robert Brent
1670–1721
Susannah Seymour
1680–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Clifton's Descendants

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John (W) Clifton (22 Dec 1767–6 Jun 1842) m. Sarah (Eldridge) Farlow (1768–1830)
  1. 1. William Clifton 1789–1857 m. Emily (Narcisa) Hicks 1810–1880
    1. 1. Sarah (Mary) Clifton 1841–1910 m. Burrell (Gannoway) Burks 1840–1904
      1. 1. Nelson (Milroy) Burks 1867–1925 m. Frances (Ella) Lashley 1878–1906
        1. 1. Gilbert (McKinnley) Burks 1902–1975 m. Ollie (Steen) Hall 1926–1992

John Clifton's Timeline

10 Records

1767
22 Dec 1767
Birth of John W Clifton in Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States
1786
3 Apr 1786
Age 19
John W Clifton was married in North Carolina
North Carolina
1786
1786
Age 19
John W Clifton resided here in No Township Listed, Tyrrell County, NC
No Township Listed, Tyrrell County, NC
1790
1790
Age 23
John W Clifton resided here in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Franklin, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 33
John W Clifton resided here in Louisburg, Franklin, North Carolina
Louisburg, Franklin, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 43
John W Clifton resided here in Randolph, Virginia, United States
Randolph, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 53
John W Clifton resided here in Nicholas, Virginia, United States
Nicholas, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 73
John W Clifton resided here in Braxton, Virginia, USA
Braxton, Virginia, USA
1842
6 Jun 1842
Age 75
Death of John W Clifton in Diana, Webster, West Virginia, United States
Diana, Webster, West Virginia, United States
1842
Aug 1842
Age 75
John W Clifton - Probate in Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Braxton, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1767
    Event Place: Ruddle, Pendleton, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23855.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1842
    Event Place: Diana, Webster, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Braxton County); Probate Place: Braxton, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Aug 1842
    Event Place: Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Braxton County); Probate Place: Braxton, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Randolph, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Randolph, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 326; Image: 00619; Family History Library Film: 0181430

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Diana, Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1786
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Braxton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Braxton, Virginia; Page: 240; Family History Library Film: 0029684

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Nicholas, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Nicholas, Virginia; Page: 207A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 392

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Franklin, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 32; Image: 33; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Louisburg, Franklin, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Louisburg, Franklin, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 492; Image: 451; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Tyrrell County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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