Clifton Shipp I

Birth Date: 1937

Date of Death: 1999

Mother: Minnie Shipp Walker, Lillie Wade Shipp (adopted)

Father: Leonidas Henry Shipp, Jr. (adopted)

Siblings: Charles Walker II

Children: Angela Shipp (Brown), Clifonya Shipp, Roslyn Shipp, April Shipp, Clifton Shipp II, William Shipp

Spouse: Rose Tillery Shipp

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Minnie Shipp (Walker) gave birth to Clifton Shipp out of wedlock in 1937. His father's identity is unknown. Clifton Shipp was adopted by his uncle, Leonidas Henry Shipp, Jr. and his wife, Lillie Wade Shipp.

 

1940 United States Federal Census
about Cliton Shipp

Amelia Shipp is listed as Lilly Shipp's daughter, but her age must be a mistake. It is assumed she is 14 years old and adopted.

Cliton Shipp is Clifton Shipp.

Mildred Scott is Lillie Wade Shipp's sister. Arzilus Scott is Mildred Scott's son (even though he is listed as a grandson).

 

Marriage Certificate