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     John Fielden Clevenger was born in 1813 at Ross Co., OH. He married Sarah Klepinger, daughter of John George Kleppinger and Elizabeth Benkard. John Fielden Clevenger died in 1876 at Tippecanoe Co., IN. He was buried in 1876 at Liberty Church Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

     William L. Clevenger married Margaret Ann Sutton, daughter of Oliver P. Sutton and Catherine Elizabeth Kegerreis, on 25 November 1875 at Delaware Co., IN.

     Anna Clevidener married John Teeter.

     Alva Dell Clevinger was born on 17 July 1926 at Morton, Lewis Co., WA. She married Charles Arnold Windles, son of William Windle and Bertha Irene Phelps, on 7 April 1945 at Olympia, Thurston Co., WA. Alva Dell Clevinger died on 10 March 2010 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, at age 83. She was buried in March 2010 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.

     Margaret A. Clevinger married Richard C. Davis, son of J. H. Davis and Sarah Matilda Windle, on 24 January 1861.

     Martha Edna Clews was born in 1898 at Green Co., IA. She married Edward Andrew Mitchell on 25 November 1913 at Buchanan Co., IA. Martha Edna Clews died on 4 April 1934 at Cass Co., MN. She was buried in April 1934 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Pine River, Cass Co., MN, Findagrave #51404036.

     Beatrice Clifford married William P. Reed, son of William A. Reed and Mary Price.

     Jessie Clifford was born on 30 December 1899 at Missouri. She married Henry Bernard Vogelbein. Jessie Clifford died on 25 May 1968 at Community Hospital, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 68. She was buried in 1968 at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #69336160.

     Sarah Brown Clifford married George L. Sanborn.¹

     (?) Clifton married Nettie (?). (?) Clifton died before 15 June 1900.

     Beverly S. Clifton was born on 22 January 1955 at Logan Co., OH. She was the daughter of James W. Clifton. Beverly S. Clifton married Charles J. McDonnell. Beverly S. Clifton died on 14 January 2014 at Logan Co., OH, at age 58 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Beverly-Age: 58, passed away in her residence.

The daughter of the late James and Joanne (Duty) Clifton.

Bev enjoyed reading and playing video games. Her grandchildren were her life.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Charles "Chad" McDonnell of Springfield;
Two daughters, Loretta (William) Pendergrass of Springfield and Tami (Danny) Gregory of Washington;
One son, Charles "Chip" (Sharon) McDonnell of Washington;
Four sisters, Jerri (Les) Foreman, Debbie Wagy, Vickie Neeld and Teresa (Sam) Miller;
Three brothers, Dale (Pam) Bennington, John (Celeste) Clifton and Steve Clifton

The family was served by the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, Springfield, Ohio. They also provided her full obituary, on-line.

The following is from her father's obituary-
Children: Jerri (Les) Foreman, Bev McDonnell, Debbie Wagy, Vickie Neeld and Terri Jo (Sam) Miller all of Bellefontaine.

She in not in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio.

     Charlie Livingston Clifton was born on 10 August 1914. He was the son of J. Clifton and Luna Floyd Hollingsworth.

     Elmer Francis Clifton was born on 12 December 1903 at London, Madison Co., OH.
Note: Elmer appears to have been raised by his grandparents, John and Rilla Clifton. In the 1910 census, he is listed as their son, age 6, but Rilla was already 54 years old so that is most unlikely. In the 1920 census, he is listed as their grandson, age 15. In the 1910 census, John and Rilla reported 11 children born to the marriage, 10 living as of the census. DLB 2017. He married Dorothy Mae Windle, daughter of Robert Windle and Sarah Livingston, on 29 September 1922 at Madison Co., OH. Elmer Francis Clifton died on 17 May 1969 at Madison County Hospital, London, Madison Co., OH, at age 65.

     Elmer Francis Clifton Jr. was also known as " Cotton Top". He was born in 1942. He was the son of Elmer Francis Clifton and Dorothy Mae Windle. Elmer Francis Clifton Jr. died in 1992. He was buried in 1992 at Paint Township Cemetery, London, Madison Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 41993611.

     Geraldine Frances Clifton was born on 26 August 1921. She was the daughter of J. Clifton and Luna Floyd Hollingsworth.

     J. Clifton married Luna Floyd Hollingsworth, daughter of William Jesse Hollingsworth and Frances Georgian Petete. J. Clifton was born on 24 November 1878 at Houston, Perry Co., AR.

     James Paul Clifton was born on 13 November 1926. He was the son of J. Clifton and Luna Floyd Hollingsworth.

     James W. Clifton was born on 3 July 1927 at London, Madison Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Elmer Francis Clifton and Dorothy Mae Windle.¹ James W. Clifton married Joanne L. Duty on 14 October 1961. James W. Clifton died on 28 July 2011 at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, at age 84 Obituary (findagrave.com):

James W. Clifton, 84, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 in the emergency room at Mary Rutan Hospital.

He was born in London, Ohio, on July 3, 1927, a son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Wendell) Clifton. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Kuhn, siblings, Mary Mulky, Francis Puckett, Sarah Anderson, Donald Clifton, Elmer Clifton, Jr. and Richard Clifton.

He worked for Super Foods for 30 years having retired in 1992. He also managed the Kamp-A-Lot for a number of years and was a greeter at Wal-Mart in Bellefontaine.

He was in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Lions Club of Bellefontaine, Friendly Senior Group and the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533. He spent winters in North Carolina.

He married the former Joanne L. Duty on October 14, 1961 and she preceded him in death on May 25, 1999.

He is survived by sons, John W. (Celeste) Clifton of Florida, Steve D. Clifton of Bellefontaine; daughters, Jerri (Les) Foreman, Bev McDonnell, Debbie Wagy, Vickie Neeld and Terri Jo (Sam) Miller all of Bellefontaine; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; very best friend, Treva Fanaff of Bellefontaine; sisters, Betty Meadows and Bernetta Ray.

Pastor Ron Irick conducts a funeral at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2011 at Eichholtz Funeral Home, Bellefontaine where friends may call on Sunday, July 31st from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Burial will take place at Zanesfield Cemetery.

He was buried in 2011 at Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 99689466.

     Mary Eileen Clifton was born on 7 December 1924 at Madison Co., OH, per Ohio death record. Other sources (SSDI) indicate 1923, however 1930 census (11 MAY) shows 5 3/12.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Francis Clifton and Dorothy Mae Windle.¹ Mary Eileen Clifton married Bernard Ivan Rife on 23 October 1940 at Clark Co., OH. Mary Eileen Clifton married Arthur Boyd Mulkey, son of Frank Walter Mulkey and Nellie Estella Thomasson, on 22 May 1948 at Indiana. Mary Eileen Clifton lived in 1991 at 5989 Hominy Ridge Road, Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She died on 20 January 1997 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 72. She was buried in January 1997 at Calvary Cemetery, Tremont City, Clark Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 102676421.

     Opal Lee Clifton was born on 4 December 1904. She was the daughter of J. Clifton and Luna Floyd Hollingsworth.

     Richard Clifton was born on 16 October 1937 at Madison or Clark Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Elmer Francis Clifton and Dorothy Mae Windle.¹ Richard Clifton married Alice L. King, daughter of Richard Albert King and Helen Barley, on 24 September 1954. Richard Clifton died on 26 December 2009 at Logan Co., OH, at age 72 Dates per SSDI, last residence Bellefontaine. He was buried in December 2009 at Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty, Logan Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 84503334.

     Sarah E. Clifton was born on 27 August 1930 at Madison Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Francis Clifton and Dorothy Mae Windle.¹ Sarah E. Clifton married Raymond Howard Anderson, son of Charles Anderson and Mae Folke, on 25 May 1944 at Indiana. Sarah E. Clifton died on 25 October 2001 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 71. She was buried in 2001 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 110623808.

     Sophia Marie Clifton was born on 27 August 1918. She was the daughter of J. Clifton and Luna Floyd Hollingsworth.

     (?) Cline married Mary A. DeLong, daughter of William DeLong and Katharine Ensley, before 1865.

     Abigail Cline was also known as "Abby".¹ She was born circa 1848 at Guernsey Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Cline and Leah Peters.¹ Abigail Cline married Martin Brill on 24 May 1874.²

     Abraham Cline was born on 21 November 1806 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of John Cline and Catherine Swartz. Abraham Cline married Leah Peters, daughter of George Michael Peters and Sarah Flieger, on 27 August 1837 at Guernsey Co., OH.¹ Occupation: blacksmith in 1850 at Millwood Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.² Abraham Cline died on 4 June 1883 at Batesville, Noble Co., OH, at age 76.¹

     Abraham Cline was born on 22 October 1821 at Batesville, Guernsey (now Noble) Co., OH. He was the son of David Cline and Elizabeth DeLong. Abraham Cline married Rebecca Gibson circa 1848. Abraham Cline died in 1906 at Kansas (probably).¹

     Alvaretta Cline was born circa 1861 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Isaac Cline and Sarah Ann Matson.

     Ambrose Benjamin Cline was born on 14 February 1863 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Frederick Cline and America Mary Conrad. Ambrose Benjamin Cline married Elsie Mae Engleman, daughter of John M. Engleman and Martha Jane Davis, on 31 May 1914 at Harrison Co., IN. Occupation: Sawmill operator.

     Amos L. Cline was born circa 1869 at Harrison Co., IN. He was the son of Frederick Cline and America Mary Conrad.