Elias Clifton, son of John Clifton and Nancy Jones, was born 1809 in Henry Co, Va. He married Elizabeth Nance. She was born 1813.
Children of Elias Clifton and Elizabeth Nance are:
1. John Clifton, died 19 Feb 1863 in Wilson, NC. He married Louise Jane Wright 08 Sep 1859 in Rockingham, NC
2. Olly Clifton.
3. William Clifton.
4. Nathaniel Matthew Clifton.
5. Mary Ann Clifton, born 1833 in NC; died 27 Jun 1859 in Henry Co, Va.
6. Elias A Martin Clifton.
7. Melissa Ann Clifton, born 04 Sep 1855 in Rockingham, NC; died 14 Apr 1918 in Rockingham, NC.