James Shannon Clift Explained

James Shannon Clift (March 5, 1814^[1]  - July 16, 1877)^[2] 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.^[1] 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.

References

• Book: Cuff, Robert H . Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography . 0-921191-51-0 . 1990.

Notes and References

1. Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1757-1901
2. Newfoundland, Canada, Index of Birth, Marriage & Death Notices from Newspapers, 1810-1890