Clift, Joseph, 1736-1828

Joseph Clift was born on June 22, 1736, the son of Deacon William Clift (d. 1750) and his wife Judith (d. 1782); he had 6 surviving siblings. During the Revolutionary War, he served as a captain of the local militia, and accompanied a regiment to Rhode Island. He and his wife, Mary, had at least one son, also named Joseph. He died in 1828.

From the guide to the Joseph Clift account book, Clift, Joseph account book, 1765-1812, 1765-1801, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan)