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Dear Sirs/Madams.
Do you know of a Uffleet coat-of-arms that may have been once quartered on one
of the Clopton coats-of-arms in Suffolk, England.
Some variant scribe-forms for the Uffleet surname are/were: Ufflet, Ufflett,
Usfleet, Usflete, Useflete, etc. This family may now be extinct.
Kind regards,
Ray & Cath Ella, (Mr & Mrs).
4/7/2004
I am looking any information on my great
grandmother Mary Ellen Clopton daughter of David Clopton (born 1841). She was
born in 1865 in Iowa and
died in Nebraska in 1940. I believe her mother was Miriam H. Groom (Mihlegg
her first husband died in the civil war). I can find information that David
and Miriam had two sons, William and John. I have a copy of Miriam and Davids
Marriage Lic. David's father and mother were David Clopton (1794) and
Lavinia Godgill (1800).
Can anyone help me.
Janie Miller
9/6/2004
I am
researching a branch of my Bolton family and find one of them married to a
Jessie Clopton, daughter of John Clopton and Callie Bottoms.
John appears to have been born abt. 1860 in Arkansas and was still living in
1920, not sure when he died. Jessie Clopton married a Lee Otha Bolton
who was born in 1909, died 1979.
Does any of this match up with your database? If so, what can you tell
me?
Thanks,
Charles E. Templer
12/5/2003
I am looking for my great grandfather's first name. My grandfather's name was
Alfred P Clopton and born in 1883 at Imboden ,Arkansas accourding to a birth
certificate of my dad's. My dad's name was Alfred E Clopton.
Thanks Jerry Clopton
8/5/2003
Is George related to the Texas pioneer, Louis Adolphe Oge? How did George get his "Woodward" middle name?
My GGF was a Texas pioneer, Montcalen Fuqua Woodward. His brother, Caven Woodward, was a ranching partner and brother-in-law to Louis Oge. So I am just looking for connections. And I am fascinated with the way names of people important to parents were given to their babies.
Regards,
Carol Woodward Noble
cnoble00@hotmail.com
Wed 6/11/2003
On
looking at web page www.cloptonfamily.org/d_hist/swilkent.html
on researching my family tree I read that Sir William fought at the battle of
Agincourt along side his uncle, Sir Thomas Erpingham. Could any one please
advise me how Sir Thomas is connected to the Clopton family,on your site!
I have Sir Thomas married to a Joan Cloptone sister of Sir Thomas de Cloptone,
Sir Williams father. Therefore Joan is Williams Aunt--The strange thing being is
that on you site I can not see any mention of a Joan--Help
Malcolm Spiers
my connection is with Sir Thomas Erpingham
Spiers450@aol.com
Wed 4/2/2003
Dear Clopton Family,
I was honored to know James Malvern Clopton and to have many delightful conversations with him about his mother. I'd like all of you to know that I have written an article on Anne's cobweb paintings which will be featured in the Spring edition of the Huntsville Historical Review. Anne was a remarkable lady, a true American genius. The article is written not only in her honor, but in Malvern's, as well. He was a fine man who left the world a better place through his many kindnesses.
Sincerely,
Venita Smith Helton
vhelton@intellpros.com
2/18/2003
I'm looking for a Simon Clopton who went to University of California, San Diego a few years back? Not sure if/when he graduated, but he was in a few photography classes with me. Email me @ gonesavage@abac.com if anyone knows where I can email him. Thanks!!
--Jennifer Wong
From: Galodus@aol.com
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 01:49:38 EDT
Subject: Death in the family
Kenneth Edgar Brown died May 8th at home in Mt Sherman, Green
County,
Kentucky. He was 79, Born November 30, 1921. He was an 8th generation
American Clopton descendent. His mother was Ella J. Clopton,
daughter of
George Washington Clopton and granddaughter of John Robert Clopton III. He
is
survived by his wife, Bertha Graham Brown, and two children, Alvin Brown
of
Magnolia, KY, and Ella Ward of Upton, KY, a sister, Iva Mae Cruse of
Buffalo,
KY, as well as grandchildren. He was a Christian and attended Benningfield
Chapel in Magnolia. Services are on May 10th, 2:00pm at Billy Howell
Funeral
Chapel in Hodgenville, KY, and interment is at Benningfield Chapel in the
Clopton Cemetery. " Billy Howell is a 9th generation American Clopton
descendent, son of Lura Clopton Howell, grandson of Willard Ervin Clopton,
greatgrandson of George Washington Clopton, etc."
From: Magrufford@aol.com
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 18:43:15 EDT
To: messageboard@cloptonfamily.org
I am looking for any Campbell's that are descendants from James Campbell (b1855)
married to Sarah Smehurst (b1861). They emigrated to Canada from Scotland around
1920. Some of their children emigrated also, they were Hector, Harry, Jean, Annie,
Jessie. all around Toronto area.
From: VFergusons@aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:30:23 EST
Subject: Looking for Clopton/Mills info....
To: messageboard@cloptonfamily.org
I am a descendant of Ann Clopton & Nicholas Mills, Jr. Wondering if anyone
would know why Robert Mills, Jr. (Grandson of Ann & Nicholas) of New Kent
(Hanover) County would have moved to Bedford County, VA. Also, curious if
anyone would know why Joseph W. Mills (son of Robert) of Hanover County would
have moved to Craig County, VA, which is where my great great grandmother
Elizabeth Susan Mills Keffer resided. Any info on any of this line of
descendants would be appreciated! Thanks.
Lisa Ferguson
VFergusons@aol.com
From: Galodus@aol.com
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 15:44:08 EDT
Subject: death in the family
To: messageboard@cloptonfamily.org
It is with great sadness that I write this. My Dad, Lyndle Clopton of
Magnolia, KY died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17th, 2000. He was the
son of Willard and Cora Clopton and was 76 years old. Born In Larue County,
KY on May 18th, 1924. He was a World War II combat veteran of the battles of
Leyte Island and Okinawa. A member of the Clopton Family Association, and the
NRA. He was in charge of the Benningfield Chapel cemetery and worked
diligently to see to it's upkeep. He was buried at the Clopton Family
Cemetery at Benningfield Chapel between Magnolia and Mt. Sherman, KY. He is
descended from the John Robert Clopton line. He was a man of Honor, always
the same to everyone and the same each time someone saw and talked to him. He
was always generous and unselfish, always willing to drop off what he was
doing and go help someone else. He was a good man, the best I've ever known
or met and will be severely missed. He is survived by his wife
(Sally
Clopton), two sons (Larry and Doug Clopton), a daughter-in-law (Amy Clopton), a
grandson (Jason Clopton), and a granddaughter (Heather Dennis).
And I should have noted: He was a believer.
Doug Clopton
Galodus@aol.com
501 Kirkpatrick Rd.
Magnolia, KY
42757
From: SeaSneed@aol.com
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 02:08:18 EDT
To: genealogy@cloptonfamily.org
I am a researcher and I am trying to establish the familial relationship between the
18th century preacher, Devereux Jarratt and the 19th century renaissance man (and Baptist preacher) Abner Clopton.
I know that Walter Clopton, the Elder of Callowell in New Kent County was married to
Mary Jarratt" - Is this Mary Jarrat the sister of Robert Jarrat, Devereux Jarratt's father?
Also, as I'm sure you are aware Devereux Jarratt mentions his "uncle clopton"
in his famous autobiography - I'm assuming he's speaking of Walter Clopton, his father's sister's husband. Is that correct? THANK YOU.
Laurel C. Sneed
From: KClopton@aol.com
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 23:29:18 EDT
Subject: philip alan clopton
To: genealogy@cloptonfamily.org
I am looking for Philip Alan Clopton. He was born around 1943 and lived in
Dade County Florida. Last seen in 1963. His mother was named Jerri. He was
of German decent.
Thank you Kristina Clopton
From: omegared@penn.com
Subject: Looking for...
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 12:20:52 -0400
Hi! I am looking for Philip Alan Clopton, born in 1943. He graduated from high school in Florida. If you could help me out, I'd really appreciate it! Thank you.
Jessica :)
From: "Debbie"
gibbsdeb@otn.net
Subject: clopton family
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 10:47:57 -0700
My name is Deborah (Hill) Gibbs
My parents are Charles and Janice(Roof) Hill
My fathers parents were Winfield and Maime ( Clopton ) Hill
My grandma's parents were Charles Franklin Clopton and Sophronia Nixon.
My grandfather was born Jan. 16, 1885 in Arkansas and die on Sept. 5, 1959.
In working on the genealogy for my great grandma's Sophronia's side of the
family her sister Lillie Odar Nixon married a David Crockett Clopton born in
1897 and die in 1941.
I do not have any other information on this family since my grandfather die
before I was born.
the only other siblings of my grandmother still alive are two sisters
Alvie Clopton and Catherine Clopton when I have tried talking with them about
any members of the family and because of their ages and health I don't seem to
get very much information from them.
Any help locating any other family members would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Deborah Gibbs
From: "Ben and Missy" benmis@email.msn.com
Subject: Family Research
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:27:35 -0400
Hi!
My name is Benjamin Fenton. I found your GREAT
website through ancestry.com. Anyway, I have a geneology question. I have just
started doing some digging on the Clopton side of my family. I noticed you have
listed a Robert Clopton, Jr., born 7/28/1728. Do you have any information on his
wife or decendents? I am trying to figure out if he is "my" Robert
Clopton. The only information I have on "my" Robert is that he was
born in Virginia about 1728. According to my records, he had a son named Robert
born February 26, 1755 and died abt. 1841. If you have any other information,
please let me know. If not, I really enjoyed visiting your site!
Ben Fenton
benmis@msn.com
From: "Marilou Sanders" rendrag@pdq.net
Subject: Pleasant P. Clopton
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 16:46:16 -0700
Pleasant P. Clopton died in Merriweather
County Georgia. His daughter Elvira married Jailus S. Perdue in 1843. Does
anyone have information about the parents of Pleasant (possibly Perrin) Clopton?
Would appreciate a reply to email Rendrag@pop.pdq.net
Thank you.