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Robert N. Clifton 1876–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 April 1876

Birth Location: Giles, Tennessee

Death Date: 12 Sep 1914

Death Location: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Marquis Clifton

Mother: Lucinda Richardson

Spouse(s): Ira Compton

Children(s): Mary Clifton

In 1876, Robert N. Clifton entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, born to Marquis Lafayette Clifton And Lucinda Catherine Richardson. In 1880, Robert N. Clifton resided in District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Robert N. Clifton resided in Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA. Robert N. Clifton married Ira Pearl Compton, and had children including Mary L Clifton. Robert N. Clifton passed away in 1914 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Robert N. Clifton entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, born to Marquis Lafayette Clifton And Lucinda Catherine Richardson.
  • In 1880, Robert N. Clifton resided in District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert N. Clifton resided in Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • Robert N. Clifton married Ira Pearl Compton, and had children including Mary L Clifton.
  • Robert N. Clifton passed away in 1914 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marquis Clifton
1838–1919
Birth Location: Tennessee
MC
Lucinda Richardson
1845–1918
Birth Location: , Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ira Compton
1883–1933
Birth Location: Tennessee
IC

Children(s)

Mary Clifton
1908–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MC

Robert Clifton's Ancestors

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Robert Clifton
1876–1914
Birth Place: Giles, Tennessee
Parents
Marquis Lafayette Clifton
1838–1919
Tennessee
Lucinda (Catherine) Richardson
1845–1918
, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Marmeduke Clifton
1804–1881
Sarah (Sallie) wisdom
1812–1892
Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
Thomas (A) Richardson
1817–1859
, Maury, Tennessee, USA
Lucinda (Caeoline) Burkit
1813–1884
, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Willis Richardson
1791–1838
Margaret Pickens
1797–1844
Burgess Burkitt
1781–1844
Mary Hardin
1788–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Richardson
1775–1816
Jane Willis
1775–1850
William Pickens
1748–1835
Jane Hamilton
1758–1839
Lemuel Burkitt
1750–1807
Hannah Bell
1758–1788
Richard Hardin
1780–

Robert Clifton's Descendants

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Robert (N.) Clifton (7 April 1876–12 Sep 1914) m. Ira (Pearl) Compton (1883–1933)
  1. 1. Mary (L) Clifton 1908–

Robert Clifton's Timeline

6 Records

1876
7 April 1876
Birth of Robert N. Clifton in Giles, Tennessee
Giles, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 4
Robert N. Clifton resided here in District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Robert N. Clifton resided here in Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Robert N. Clifton resided here in Lynnville, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Lynnville, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1914
11 September 1914
Age 38
Death of Robert N. Clifton in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee
1914
12 Sep 1914
Age 38
Burial of Robert N. Clifton in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 April 1876
    Event Place: Giles, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 21
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Giles, Tennessee
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 1571; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1241571
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynnville, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1500; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375513
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Giles, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 1571; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1241571

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lynnville, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lynnville, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1500; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375513

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 September 1914
    Event Place: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 21
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1914
    Event Place: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011
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