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William Clifton 1785–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1852

Death Location: Fayette County, Alabama, USA

Father: Jesse Clifton

Mother: Priscilla Harris

Spouse(s): Rebecca Sharpe

Children(s): Gilbert Clifton

In 1785, William Clifton entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Jesse Clifton And Priscilla Harris. In 1850, William Clifton resided in Division 15, Fayette, Alabama, USA. William Clifton married Rebecca Ann Sharpe, and had children including Gilbert Dekalb Clifton. William Clifton passed away in 1852 in Fayette County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1785, William Clifton entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Jesse Clifton And Priscilla Harris.
  • In 1850, William Clifton resided in Division 15, Fayette, Alabama, USA.
  • William Clifton married Rebecca Ann Sharpe, and had children including Gilbert Dekalb Clifton.
  • William Clifton passed away in 1852 in Fayette County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Clifton
1747–1790
Birth Location: Southhampton Co, Virginia, USA
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Priscilla Harris
1752–1833
Birth Location: Granville, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Sharpe
1787–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

Gilbert Clifton
1817–1887
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
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William Clifton's Ancestors

Self
William Clifton
1785–1852
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jesse Clifton
1747–1790
Southhampton Co, Virginia, USA
Priscilla Harris
1752–1833
Granville, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Clifton
1711–1772
York, Virginia, USA
Dorothy Walters
1715–1770
South Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Hay
1692–1719
Benjamin Clifton
1682–1728
Elizabeth Ware
1700–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Clifton
1650–1713
Elinor Brent
1664–1717
Elizabeth Snickers
1685–1720

William Clifton's Descendants

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William Clifton (1785–1852) m. Rebecca (Ann) Sharpe (1787–Aft. 1860)
  1. 1. Gilbert (DeKalb) Clifton 1817–1887 m. Mary (E.) Lacy 1825–1883
    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
        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
        3. 3. Richard (Clarence "Johnny" Clifton) Jr –2024
        4. 4. Nathaniel (Marion) Clifton 1917–1985 m. Lillie (Mae Honeycutt) Clifton 1922–2007
        5. 5. Sybil (Gertrude) Clifton 1925–
        6. 6. Grace (Magdeline) Clifton 1921–2003 m. Jimmie (Revis) Glass 1916–1993

William Clifton's Timeline

5 Records

1785
1785
Birth of William Clifton in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1809
Abt. 1809
Age 24
William Clifton was married in ,, South Carolina, USA
,, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
William Clifton resided here in Division 15, Fayette, Alabama, USA
Division 15, Fayette, Alabama, USA
1852
25 Jun 1852
Age 67
William Clifton resided here in Beaverdale, Fayette, Alabama
Beaverdale, Fayette, Alabama
1852
1852
Age 67
Death of William Clifton in Fayette County, Alabama, USA
Fayette County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 15, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 98a
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1809
    Event Place: ,, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 15, Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 15, Fayette, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 98a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1852
    Event Place: Beaverdale, Fayette, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Fayette County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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