Bio of Cliff, Addin Johnson (b.1834) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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of the bios on her pages.

Cliff, Addin Johnson, farmer, resides on section 14, Chester, where he
made claim in 1857. Mr. Cliff was born in Lancashire, England, February 9,
1834. His parents, James and Mary Cliff, were born there. In 1851 Mr.
Cliff crossed the Atlantic, and dwelt six years in Connecticut, being
employed in a bit and auger factory. His mother came here at the same time
as himself, taking land in the south part of the town, where she died.
After her death, Mr. Cliff built a house on his land (1879) and has lived
there since. When he arrived here his pocket contained his whole capital
of seventy-five cents, and he now owns a fine farm with comfortable and
commodious buildings. He was married on the first day of the year 1867 to
Huldah Converse, a native of Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. Her father,
Samuel Converse, was for a time resident, and died, here. His wife
Emeline, nee Taylor, is still living. Mrs. Cliff is a member of the
Wesleyan church. Her husband has always supported the republican party,
but never took any active part in politics. Their children were born as
here noted: Carrie A., October 5, 1867; Minnie M., July 14, 1869; Samuel
C., March 11, 1871; William Addin, February 2, 1873.
Note From Fellow Genealogist: I am researching the family of Samuel &
Emeline (Taylor) Converse who lived in Wabasha county ~ at least Samuel
died there, in 1880, and is buried in Bear Creek Cemetery, Chester Twp. I
am very interested in finding an obituary, death notice of any kind,
living descendants (a daughter, Huldah, married Addin Johnson Cliff) who
might have some family information ~ anything that will help me trace who
Samuel's parents were and where he might have lived before coming to
Minnesota. His sister, Elizabeth, is my ancestor and I have no information
about their parents. I will be happy to share anything I have with anyone
interested in this line. Donna