About James Shannon Clift
Lived 1814 – 1873 (aged 58–59). James Shannon Clift was a Canadian politician.
James Shannon Clift (March 5, 1814 – July 16, 1877) was a merchant and political figure in Newfoundland.
Clift was born in St. John's in 1814 to James and Flora Clift. His father was also a merchant. He operated a commission merchant and ship brokerage business in partnership with James B. Woods, his brother-in-law. He was district grand master for the Freemasons from 1871 to 1877. He was a member of the Legislative Council from 1861 to 1874 and served in the Executive Council from 1870 to 1874.
Clift died in St. John's in 1877.
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Canadian politician (1814–1873)
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James Shannon Clift was born on 5 March 1814.
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James Shannon Clift died in 1873.
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James Shannon Clift was a politician.
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James Shannon Clift was Canadian.
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