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John Edward Clifton 1909–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1909

Birth Location: Somerset, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 13 July 1988

Death Location: Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James Clifton

Mother: Margaret Clifton

Spouse(s): Pearl Clifton, Evaughn Warder

Children(s): Wanda Clifton

In 1909, John Edward Clifton entered the world in Somerset, Kentucky, USA, born to James E Clifton And Margaret Lee Clifton. In 1920, John Edward Clifton resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA. In 1930, John Edward Clifton resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA. John Edward Clifton married Evaughn Warder, Pearl Clifton, and had children including Norma Bumbarger, Wanda Lee Clifton. John Edward Clifton passed away in 1988 in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, John Edward Clifton entered the world in Somerset, Kentucky, USA, born to James E Clifton And Margaret Lee Clifton.
  • In 1920, John Edward Clifton resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, John Edward Clifton resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • John Edward Clifton married Evaughn Warder, Pearl Clifton, and had children including Norma Bumbarger, Wanda Lee Clifton.
  • John Edward Clifton passed away in 1988 in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Clifton's Ancestors

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John Clifton
1909–1988
Birth Place: Somerset, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James E Clifton
1889–1962
Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
Margaret (Lee) Clifton
1890–1970
Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Clifton's Descendants

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John (Edward) Clifton (31 Aug 1909–13 July 1988) m. Pearl Clifton (29 Sep 1911–23 Mar 1999) m. Evaughn Warder (5 June 1923–27 March 1994)
  1. 1. Wanda (Lee) Clifton 1931–2020

John Clifton's Timeline

7 Records

1909
31 Aug 1909
Birth of John Edward Clifton in Somerset, Kentucky, USA
Somerset, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
John Edward Clifton resided here in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
John Edward Clifton resided here in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
John Edward Clifton resided here in Gibson, Ford, Illinois
Gibson, Ford, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 31
John Edward Clifton resided here in Gibson, Ford, Illinois, USA
Gibson, Ford, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 42
John Edward Clifton resided here in Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Railroad Board (Issued Through)
1988
13 July 1988
Age 79
Death of John Edward Clifton in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1909
    Event Place: Somerset, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340250
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gibson, Ford, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00802; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 27-6
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 308
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1988; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.061210882,0.17215669,0.351
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340250

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gibson, Ford, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gibson, Ford, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00802; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 27-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gibson, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gibson, Ford, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00802; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 27-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gibson City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1988; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.061210882,0.17215669,0.351

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gibson, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 308

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 July 1988
    Event Place: Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1988; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.061210882,0.17215669,0.351
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pantagraph; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1988; Publication Place: Bloomington, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.061210882,0.17215669,0.351

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