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Sarah Elizabeth Clifton 1806–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1806

Birth Location: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 October 1880

Death Location: Coffee County, Alabama, USA

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Spouse(s): John Nelson

Children(s): John Nelson, Sarah Nelson, Talapoosa Nelson, James Nelson

In 1806, Sarah Elizabeth Clifton entered the world in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA, born to Elmer Clifton And Dorthy Windell. In 1850, Sarah Elizabeth Clifton resided in Coffee, Alabama, USA. Sarah Elizabeth Clifton married John Nelson, and had children including James Nelson, John Clifton Nelson, Sarah Nelson, Talapoosa Nelson. Sarah Elizabeth Clifton passed away in 1880 in Coffee County, Alabama, USA.

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  • In 1806, Sarah Elizabeth Clifton entered the world in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA, born to Elmer Clifton And Dorthy Windell.
  • In 1850, Sarah Elizabeth Clifton resided in Coffee, Alabama, USA.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Clifton married John Nelson, and had children including James Nelson, John Clifton Nelson, Sarah Nelson, Talapoosa Nelson.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Clifton passed away in 1880 in Coffee County, Alabama, USA.

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Sarah Clifton
1806–1880
Birth Place: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
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Sarah Clifton's Descendants

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Sarah (Elizabeth) Clifton (abt 1806–30 October 1880) m. John Nelson (1803–)
  1. 1. John (Clifton) Nelson 1829–1907 m. Dorcas Highsmith 1834–1907
    1. 1. Thomas Nelson 1857–1942 m. Maude Summerlin 1881–1952
      1. 1. Mary Nelson 1869–1945 m. Martin (V) Callis 1853–1926
        1. 1. Angeline Callis 1884–1907 m. James Grubbs 1882–1959
        2. 2. Robert (Taylor) Callis 1905–1970
        3. 3. Ruth McMurtry 1897–1980
        4. 4. Minnie (Lee) Hudgins 1895–1986
        5. 5. William (Vanburen) Callis 1879–1972
        6. 6. Sandy (Hogan) Callis 1887–1904
        7. 7. Oliver (J.) Callis 1898–1979
        8. 8. Arnol (Jackson) Callis 1901–1991
      2. 2. Thelmam Nelson 1904–
      3. 3. Cesel (L) Nelson 1908–
      4. 4. Thomas (J) Nelson 1909–
    2. 2. Frances (C.) Nelson 1870–1927
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Kilcrease 1861–1942
    4. 4. Daniel (Jackson) Nelson 1859–1935
    5. 5. James Nelson 1873–1942 m. Alice Nelson 1875–
    6. 6. W.C. Nelson 1876–1942 m. Emma Marler 1876–
      1. 1. Edgar Nelson 1900–
      2. 2. Denner Nelson 1901–
      3. 3. Bessie Nelson 1903–
      4. 4. Disie Nelson 1908–
    7. 7. Sophia (Jane) Kilcrease 1866–1933
    8. 8. Sarah (Ann Tabitha) Kidd 1858–1940
    9. 9. Mary (A) Ramey 1909–1976 m. Dewey (Fitzhugh) Messick 1901–1970
      1. 1. Cecil (Thomas) Messick 1926–1988
    10. 10. Jomes (T Nelson) Sr 1857–1942 m. Laura (Anna) Nelson 1863–1902 m. Maud Nelson 1881–
      1. 1. James (Thomas) Nelson 1922–2007
      2. 2. Claudie (J.) Galimore 1892–1970
      3. 3. John (Jackson) Nelson 1886–1967
      4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Nelson 1908–1986
      5. 5. Minnie (Lee) Godwin 1887–1976
      6. 6. Bertha (Gertrude) Galimore 1894–1976
      7. 7. Elizabeth Boothe 1882–1976
      8. 8. Willie (C) Hanchey 1895–1976
      9. 9. Matella Morgan 1888–1976
      10. 10. Ella (Frances) Potter 1884–1938
      11. 11. Cecil (Elmo) Nelson 1907–1994
      12. 12. Infant (Son) Nelson 1902–1902
  2. 2. Sarah Nelson 1834–
  3. 3. Talapoosa Nelson 1836–
  4. 4. James Nelson 1839–

Sarah Clifton's Timeline

3 Records

1806
abt 1806
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Clifton in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Sarah Elizabeth Clifton resided here in Coffee, Alabama, USA
Coffee, Alabama, USA
1880
30 October 1880
Age 74
Death of Sarah Elizabeth Clifton in Coffee County, Alabama, USA
Coffee County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1806
    Event Place: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 October 1880
    Event Place: Coffee County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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