Clift - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: William Brooks Clift, Jr.

mjw1954 — 2012-02-19 23:14:15Z

He married Eleanor Roeloffs, Author; TV Journalist, The McLaughlin Group; Contributing Editor, Newsweek Magazine; Political Contributor, Fox News Channel. She was born July 7, 1940, Brooklyn, Kings, NY.
They had three sons.
Edward Woodbury Clift, Woodsbury (Woody) Blair Clift and Robert Anderson Clift.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Clift

Albert Clift Missouri USA

andsaredgem1 — 2012-02-15 03:31:06Z

Looking for more info on Albert and Viola Clift, married in 1898 Branson Missouri. Albert was my Grandmother's cousin and emigrated from England in 1894. I now live in Illinois and would love to find out more now I live so close! Thank you!

Re: Clift, Joshua and Mary Ann

jgrady54 — 2011-12-05 03:24:53Z

Hi Sean

It is very probably you could be related to my Family. I'm not sure what you have on the family history however if The name Ernest Alfred Clift born in 1870 at Grenfell means anything to you then we are related, as Ernest's younger sister Frieda Pearl Clift was my grandmother. Ernest Alfred's was the first born child to Alfred Clift and Mary Jane Funnell and Alfred's father was indeed Joshua Clift who came out on the vessel - David McIvar with some of his young family. I do have other information on the Clift family if your interested in sharing. I can be reached by email jgrady54@hotmail.com

Re: William Clift b. 4 June 1707 Westbury, Wiltshire

lenruth_1 — 2011-11-30 09:40:45Z

I am a desendant of Samuel son of the above. My family were cloth workers in the Westbury/Trowbridge area. Most were Baptist by faith and none were rich.

Re: Josephine Clift m. Wilson Craig

kimbark604 — 2011-07-15 02:43:15Z

You are very welcome. I love it when someone connects!

Re: Josephine Clift m. Wilson Craig

RSchneider447 — 2011-07-15 00:43:42Z

Thank you so much. Josephine Clift and Wilson Craig were my Grandparents.

Re: CLIFT family of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

judith2902 — 2011-06-12 20:35:07Z

Hi, I realise your message is old by now, I thought I would send message back just in case we are connected.
My Great Grandfather was born Edgbaston Birmingham 1860. His wife Margaret J Jones.
Judith

Re: Clifts of Cornwall

BCLIFT190 — 2010-12-29 11:16:36Z

Hi Marcus, Great to hear from you.
I have Jessie And Richard on my tree. Jessie had 1 brother and 5 sisters one being Lilian May Clift who married her cousin William Charles Swiggs Clift(my Grandad). All of Williams children(by his first wife)have now pass over except my Father Bernard who now lives with us and is still going strong at 86. He can clearly remember Jessie and Richard from his days in Fowey and Golant where he spent much of the war with a Great Uncle of his. I to have many photos and documents which I would love to share with you if you were interested.
If you would like to contact me on my home address, b.clift@sky.com
I would happily send you what I have. I would also be very interested in the photos etc that you have.
Best regards
Brian Clift.

Re: Clifts of Cornwall

marcus18541 — 2010-12-27 17:35:27Z

hi, just come across your message re clifts. I am not sure i can help, but my grandmother was jessie clift,probably from Golant, near fowey, she married a richard lewis in fowey circa 1931,and am slowly piecing together her family, I do have some old pictures of jessie and sisters when they were young, but not got very far with research.
cheers
Marcus Lewis

Re: Clift Surname

danietheboy — 2010-11-21 00:39:49Z

Hi my Name is Daniel Averett ,Amanda and Frederick Averett are of were my great grandparents I have a book that might be of use my email is danietheboy@hotmail.com

Re: Clift Surname

danietheboy — 2010-11-16 02:17:38Z

Hi my name is Daniel Averett I wanted to say hi Amanda Claretta Watkins Averett was my greatgrandmother.

CLIFT Henry H 1837 1913 together we toiled - together we rest

t42Ethel_GraysonCoTX — 2010-11-05 20:03:19Z

CLIFT Henry H 1837 1913 together we toiled - together we rest

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CLIFT Nancy A 1839 1903

t42Ethel_GraysonCoTX — 2010-11-05 20:03:07Z

CLIFT Nancy A 1839 1903

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Family of Thomas Alfred Clift

Mandigirl4 — 2010-10-21 14:16:52Z

My 2nd great grandparents were Thomas Alfred Clift and Mary Ann Mayo. Thomas was born in Gloucestershire about 1805 and he supposedly died in Saint Louis, MO on his way to Utah, about 1852. He married Mary Ann Mayo around 1827 in England.
They had 4 children, all born in England. 1. Alfred Francis
Clift born in 1828 who married Maria Moss in Utah.
2. Francis Daniel Clift born in 1832 who married Virtue
Butcher in UT. 3. George Clift born in 1833 and died in
England. 4. Ruth Emma Clift (my great grandmother) born in
1840 in Birmingham, Eng. and died in 1883 in UT. She
married Walter William Edgington, probably in Utah.

William Bendall Clift

pamhyson — 2010-10-09 10:36:00Z

I am trying to locate the whereabouts of my Mother-in-Laws father. He was borne in 1889 and married Beartrice Ethel Wells in 1912. my mother -in -law Agnes Mary Hannah Clift, was born in 1st Jan. 1916, and she hasn't seen her father since she was about 6 years old (around 1921). I have managed to locate the line back to Jonathan Clift B 1803, but I am drawing a blank on his movements after 1921. Can anyone help me with this quest, as she would really like to know something about her Father. Please bear in mind that she is now 94 years old.

Re: CLIFT/CLIFF FAMILY

jeanclift — 2010-10-05 20:27:26Z

Dear Martin, I was incorrect about the stafordshire connection. I have John Clift b1857, a railway wheel taper, in my tree. He married Mary Jane Evans from Welshpool. Does this tally with your information? Regards. jean Clift

Re: Clifts of Shrewsbury, England

jeanclift — 2010-10-05 20:24:11Z

Hello Michael, thank you for your reply. I was incorrect about the Codsall connection. Do you have John Clift b 1857,a railway wheel tapper, in your tree? John married Mary Jane Evans b1877 in Welshpool(I think Forden). I know I have both Shrewsbury and north Wales connections. Does this tally with your family tree? Regards. Jean Clift

Re: CLIFT

Mandigirl4 — 2010-09-29 21:50:06Z

Pat, I just sent you a copy of the UK 1941 census. It has Thomas Clift (Thos.Clift) Mary Ann Mayo Clift (Ann Clift) Alfred Clift, Francis Daniel Clift (although I think it looks like Aaneil) and Ruth Emma Clift (Emma, that seems to be what she went by))The only other thing I have that might or might not be George is that he was born about 1833 and he died 19 Nov 1847 in Birmingham, England. Somewhere in this pile of genealogy, I have something I printed out about it.
Dottie

Re: CLIFT

PatWatkins57 — 2010-09-29 17:00:52Z

I am related to Mary Ann Mayo and Thomas Clift through their daughter Ruth Emma Clift. I have been searching for more information on Thomas and Mary Ann. I have Alfred's name as Alfred Francis Clift (5 Nov 1828), his brother as Francis Daniel Clift (7 Dec 1833), and Ruth Emma (30 May 1840). Also wondering if there is another son George?
Any help would be appreciated.
Sincerely, Pat

Re: Clifts of Shrewsbury, England

MichaelClift70 — 2010-09-26 16:11:30Z

I am a Shrewsbury Clift but I have a doubt that I and my family are not connected to the Codsall Clift's albeit we originate in North Shropshire/Newport area generally. I forget his exact details but there is a very detailed family history on the Codsall Clift's completed by a mam named ???? Wager. I suggest that you look at this as it on the internet. Hope you find it and it helps.
Mike Clift.

Re: CLIFT/CLIFF FAMILY

jeanclift — 2010-08-15 14:35:59Z

Hello Martin, I am beginning to research the Clifts in Shrewsbury-previously, I believe from Codsall, in Staffordshire. Do we have a common ancestor, I wonder? Jean Clift

Clifts of Shrewsbury, England

jeanclift — 2010-08-15 14:31:50Z

I am beginnig to work on Clifts from Codsall, Stafordshire, and then to Shrewsbury, England, followed by London. Have started with John Clift of Codsall, Stafordshire (1800's).I would be interested in communicating with anyone who is following the same/similar route.Jean Clift

Obituary: Hazel Lee Kennedy (Clift)

joytoza — 2010-03-20 04:34:23Z

Hazel Lee Kennedy, 93, of Topaz Ranch Estates, NV died March 15, 2010. She was born Dec. 19, 1916, in Clarkdale, Ariz., to William and Flossie (Bruce) Clift.

http://www.nevadaappeal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201010...

Re: Eliza Clift & Samuel Dobyns

JudythJ — 2010-03-05 13:48:10Z

Hello KD,

Yes, we have corresponded a long time back.

Judy

Re: Eliza Clift & Samuel Dobyns

kdberr1 — 2010-03-05 13:14:30Z

Have we talked already? I'm a descendant of one of Benjamin Clift's slaves, Seymour Pryor, who was freed by Benjamin's daughter Joanna Berry (widow of Thomas) in 1838 in Mason Co.

Re: Eliza Clift & Samuel Dobyns

JudythJ — 2010-03-04 15:32:54Z

I don't have a list of Eliza's children. I can offer you a copy of my Clift genealogy report that begins with Eliza's gg-grandfather. If you are trying to use Glenn Clift's book, our cousin made lots of mistakes. He linked some grandchildren directly to Benjamin Clift. They were orphaned and living with the grandparents. He linked Benjamin to the Maryland Clift's who were paupers--while Benjamin arrived in KY with 17 slaves. He then linked them to the Massachusetts
Clift's. They were three separate families. Long story short, I will mail you a copy of my report if you will email me your address. My email is judyth_jones@yahoo.com

I would appreciate having information on Eliza. The names of her children and, if they left KY, where did they move.

Eliza Clift & Samuel Dobyns

mcdaniel_hoosier — 2010-03-04 14:42:37Z

I am trying to learn more about Samuel Dobyns and Eliza Clift, sister of Samuel Clift. Need to confirm their children if possible. Any info you can share on the Clift family would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Re: Clift, Joshua and Mary Ann

srclift — 2010-02-23 05:04:16Z

Hi,

My name is Sean Clift. I am 34 years old and live in Brisbane. My Grandfather was Ernie Clift (From Sydney) who I'm sure either his father or Grandfather was Joshua Clift. I know my Grandfather had traced his family to Camebridge Mildon Hall. My father Ken actually visited there a few years ago. Joshua is certainly a family name for us. My cousin has a young boy call Joshua and My father is very keen for me to name my son (If I have one) Joshua also. Ruth is also a family name as my sister is Fiona Ruth. There are a lot of things in common so I would love to hear from you...

Wison H Craig

RSchneider447 — 2010-01-24 14:12:11Z

Wilson H Craig was my grandfather and I would like to be able to know who his parents were. He was born in 1893 either in Michigan or Canada depending on which Census you read. I think he was born in Michigan. He and Josephine moved to Battle Creek, Michigan where he lived until his death in 1964. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

Josephine Clift m. Wilson Craig

kimbark604 — 2009-12-14 02:13:09Z

This article appeared in the May 26, 1916 issue of the newspaper in Lafayette, Colorado:

"Josephine Clift and Wilson H. Craig were married at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Anna Clift, Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Asa Z. Hall performed the ceremony, and Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Nace stood up with them. Mr. Craig is working in a tungsten mine at Eagle Rock, just below Boulder Falls. One year ago this month the bride was one of the graduates from our high school. Mr. and Mrs. Craig have our most hearty congratulations."

I am not related.

Re: Clift family in Veedersburg, IN in the 1900's

Tigerdolly — 2009-11-15 15:58:02Z

Scott I have you in my tree already!
your line of Byers starts with William Isaiash Byers born in 1824 Ireland married to a Mary E. Wilson. I have a little bit of info on this line and I'm also related to the Wilson's from Ireland too! Maybe there's a connection there also?
Let me know okay!
Ann

Re: Clift family in Veedersburg, IN in the 1900's

Tigerdolly — 2009-11-15 15:53:13Z

Hi Scott
I'm connected to the Byers through the Walker family! I'm not a direct blood line but have other connections to the Walkers that I have desided to complete the Walker Family tree best I can. My 2nd great grandmother married into the Walker family and I have grown a huge interest in them!
I have lots of info if your interested at all?
You can email me at anniebabydolly@hotmail.com \
Hope to hear from you soon!
Ann

Re: Clift family in Veedersburg, IN in the 1900's

scottbyers1 — 2009-11-14 22:09:47Z

Alta was the sister of my grandfather John William Byers of Veedersburg, Indiana. Charlie was her husband.

Alta's father was Alva Warren Byers (12 Aug 1885-20 Aug 1964).

I have more info if you need it.

What is your connection to the Byers line?

Thanks!

Re: George Clift

cwebster48 — 2009-11-13 16:43:32Z

My great grandfathers name was George Clift. He lived in Kansas

Re: Clifft

karenclifft1 — 2009-08-31 20:08:06Z

Caroline Elizabeth Clifft was my husbands great grandads cousin. We have her birth as 1849 and her parents as John and Ann Clifft. John is my husbands great, great grandads cousin. John's father was called James and one of four brothers.

If you require further information let me know. Sorry I can't help with the offspring question but should I find out anything I will let you know.

CLIFT Amy beloved wife and mother

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-18 00:21:09Z

CLIFT Amy beloved wife and mother

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CLIFT William Wayne 1923 2001 a1c US Air Force W W II Korea

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-18 00:20:41Z

CLIFT William Wayne 1923 2001 a1c US Air Force W W II Korea

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Re: Cecil & Clifford Clift, Born in Mo. Mother died young

tinaanson — 2009-08-10 14:46:56Z

I did send an email replying to you, but I thought since it's been 6 years since your post, your email address may have changed. :o) I am one of Clarence C Clift's great-granddaughters. He had 2 children with his first wife Mary (maiden name unknown to me), Mary Louise & Louis or Lewis. I think Uncle Lewis had kids, but not sure.

I am the only child of Randall Anson, who is one of Clarence's grandsons. Randall is one of Mary Louise's 4 sons. She passed in 1996 or 1997, in Springfield, MO.

Where did the elder Clarence die in 1933? Was it in prison/jail? How did he pass? How did Mary Alice Robinson pass in 1904?

Fannie Clift of King George Co Va

olclarke — 2009-07-15 00:29:10Z

Need parents & siblings for Fannie & her husband James Samuel. They were b abt 1910. James was from Caroline Co. Their dau Annie Mae b abt 1930 marr Watson Henderson . Also need parents & siblings for Watson.
Thanks, Ollie

Clifts of Cornwall

BCLIFT190 — 2009-07-01 15:30:19Z

Hi, my name is Brian Clift and have been researching my family tree for about a year now. I'm now stuck on a William Clift bn. Abt 1739 at St Winnow near Fowey in Cornwall. William married Jone or Jane Edwards 1764 at St Winnow and they had two children, Tamson & Honor. At some stage Honor went to Altarnun and had my Gr x 5 Grandfather another William bn. 1801. I know there were other Clifts in Altatnun at this time but can't make any connection.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Other names in my tree include 'Eastlick, Weeks, Rundle & Dart.
I would be more than happy to share my information with any one who would be interested.

Re: JAMES DeVANE SMITH FAMILY

cleome53 — 2009-06-22 15:38:10Z

I have a great deal of information on this family and will be glad to share it with you. Elizabeth Ellis and Stephen Clift Smith are gg grandparents of mine. I have their wedding picture as well as a small pioture of Jimmy DeVane Smith and letters written upon his wife Dannie's death. Please contact me at orthe2@comcast.net.
Cynthia Orth
(gr grandaughter of Frances Clift Smith and Wm W. Jarrett)

Re: JAMES DeVANE SMITH FAMILY

JoyceParkR — 2009-06-22 14:42:59Z

My great grandfather was James Carroll Ellis of Lincoln/Marshall County Tennessee. He has a sister, Elizabeth Ellis, who may have been your relative. Could you please send me the picture to my e-mail address? It is markbruce@aol.com

I am Joyce Park Riggs. Thanks.

Joyce Riggs

JAMES DeVANE SMITH FAMILY

Virginia0426 — 2009-06-22 01:54:39Z

I am researching the family of my great grandfather, JAMES DeVANE SMITH. Specifically, I am seeking information regarding ELIZABETH ELLIS, his mother. She was b. about 1833 in Lincoln Co., TN. She married a man named SMITH in Lincoln Co., TN about 1850. They had a son named JAMES DeVANE SMITH b. 16 Aug 1853 in Lincoln Co., TN and d. 15 Jul 1910 in Fairview, Grayson Co.,TX. ELIZABETH ELLIS is named as his mother on his death certificate. In his obituary, it says that” he came to Texas with his mother when a boy”.

I have found an ELIZABETH ELLIS who married STEPHEN CLIFT SMITH 24 Oct 1849, in Lincoln Co., TN according to the Tennessee State Marriage Index. This family traveled to Ellis Co., TX abt 1856 with Stephen’s parents, LEE SMITH and ELIZABETH CLIFT SMITH. Elizabeth Clift Smith d. there about 1857. Lee Smith d. there in Mar of 1860 according to the Ellis Co. Mortality Schedule of 1860. I found information that STEPHEN CLIFT SMITH d. in Ellis Co., TX in 1863. I also have found information that ELIZABETH ELLIS SMITH returned to Lincoln Co., TN by 1867. I found information that she married EZEKIEL NORRIS CRAWFORD 17 Dec 1867, in Lincoln Co., TN. They can be found in 1880 and 1900 US census. By 1900, they had moved from Lincoln Co. TN to Green Hazel, Madison Co., AL. EZEKIEL NORRIS CRAWFORD d. in Green Hazel, Madison Co., AL in 1906 and is buried in Concord Cemetery there. Elizabeth d. there in 1908 and is also buried in Concord Cemetery.

I have a picture of ELIZABETH ELLIS taken in Denison, Grayson Co., TX. She appears to be abt 35-40 years old in the picture. I know that JAMES DeVANE SMITH lived in Grayson Co., TX from about 1882 until his death in 1910.

Any information regarding this family and these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Clift family from Virginia

allenc96231 — 2009-05-02 03:01:45Z

Hi, I'm Allen Clift. Most of my father's line came from Virginia also. My 3G Grandfather, Thornton Clift was born in 1794 in Caroline City, , Virginia. He married Jemima Booton 1802-1884 on 13 Oct 1841 in Madison, , Virginia. His Father was William Clift, b & d dates and locations unknown. I have no information on Williams Spouse. Looking at Thorntons birth year, it seems possible we have a match with William. I think the court record you have for young William Clift would exclude this match and it would make William over 75 at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. I Dont know if this helps you or not, but I thought it would be worth a try.

CLIFT J L 1908-1981

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-05 22:25:36Z

CLIFT J L 1908-1981

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CLIFT Lena Ruth 1913-1976

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-05 22:25:24Z

CLIFT Lena Ruth 1913-1976

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CLIFT Wm J Bill 1939-1976

t42Smithfield — 2009-04-05 22:25:14Z

CLIFT Wm J Bill 1939-1976

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CLIFT Frank W 1921-1999 section 10

t42DFWNat — 2009-03-01 21:00:36Z

CLIFT Frank W 1921-1999 section 10

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Samuel CLIFT

aquila7 — 2009-01-07 11:38:07Z

Hi All,
I am reporting my query (after several years) as I have changed my email address. You will see posts under aquila37@bigpond.com and even some under aenone@vision.net.au. BUT now the correct address is aquila72@bigpond.com.
My interest is Samuel Clift, born c1793/93, father William, and he said he came from Oldbury (Warwick,Worcester,Shrop, Stafford?) when he was convicted at the Northampton Assizes in 1818 and sent to the Colony. He later settled in the Maitland (NSW) and Liverpool Plains (Breeza)NSW areas and had a large family.
I have a lot of info re his life and times in Australia but am anxious to trace his origins in England, if anyone can help. Thanks,
AEnone.

Re: Thomas James Clift

Tico00 — 2008-12-24 00:32:34Z

Descendants of Thomas James Clift

1 Thomas James Clift b: September 24, 1837 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England d: Aft. 1901 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
:: +Mary Wonnacott b: Bet. 1845 - 1846 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England d: May 03, 1878 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England Married: Bef. 1867
2 George H. Clift b: 1867 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England (Moorwinstow)
2 Thomas Clift b: January 31, 1868 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 James L. Clift b: 1871 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Emma Jane Clift b: 1874 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
::: +John Barnes b: 1877 Married: February 07, 1901 in Stratton
2 John Clift b: 1876 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
*2nd Wife of Thomas James Clift:
:: +Mary Gribble "Bessie" Johns b: Bet. 1846 - 1855 in Morwenstow, Cornwall, England (Kilkhampton) Married: October 15, 1879 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Annie Clift b: 1880 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Maud Clift b: 1882 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 William J. Clift b: 1884 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Alice Clift b: 1886 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Louisa Clift b: 1888 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Charles Clift b: 1890 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Margaret Clift b: 1893 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England
2 Edward Clift b: 1894 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England

Harley R. Briden
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