Richard Liffiton, 1756 - 1821
First child of Jane Liffiton, born Jane Nowell, and an unknown person, Richard was a tenant farmer in Littleham at Exmouth in Devonshire, England. Richard, his wife Mary, and their children are the ancestors of all Liffitons throughout the world.
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1758 From Kingswear Parish Register: 3 Apr 1758 Richard son of Jane Liffiton was baptised, reputed a base child.
1781 From the Littleham Parish Register: 1, 8, 15 Jul 1781 Banns called for Richard Liffiton of this parish and Mary Copp of the same parish. 28 Sep 1781 Richard Liffiton of this parish married Mary Copp of the same parish.
1782 From the Littleham Parish Register: John Liffiton baptised, 1782.
1784 From the Littleham Parish Register: Richard Liffiton baptised, 1784.
1787 From the Littleham Parish Register: Arthur Liffiton baptised, 1787.
1793 From the Book of Memorials of Exmouth by Rev. William Webb 1872 Churchwarden's accounts: To farmer Richard Liffiton for killing a fox, one shilling.
1795 From the Littleham Parish Register: Elizabeth Liffiton baptised, 1795.
1797 From the Littleham Parish Register: William Liffiton baptised and buried, 1797.
about 1801 From the 1851 Census for Devon England on 30 March: William Liffiton, age 50, born Littleham, Devon.
1803 From the George and Jane Ann Down Liffiton Family Bible 14 Sep 1803 George Liffiton at Devon; and from the 1861 Canadian Census - East Montreal, George Liffiton, tailor, born Littleham, Devon.
1804 From the Devon County Record Office: 12 Nov 1804 Littleham Apprentice Indenture; Master: Richard Lifferton for Brains Ground; Trade/title: Husbandry; Apprentice: Robert Brooks age 13 years.
1809 From the Book of Memorials of Exmouth by Rev. William Webb 1872 Churchwarden's accounts: To farmer Richard Liffiton for the viol, three shillings and 3 pence.
1812 From the Littleham Parish Register: Arthur Liffiton buried, 1812.
1821From the Littleham Parish Register: 14 Sep 1821 Richard Liffiton of Littham was buried age 65 years
See also Liffitons of Littleham.
Revised 10/6/2010
