Elizabeth (Giddens) Clinkenbeard (1795)

Born 1795 in North Carolina, USA

Wife of Edward Clinkingbeard — married 22 Mar 1822 in Jennings County, Indiana, USA

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Biography

Elizabeth Giddens was born about 1795 in North Carolina. The names of her parents are unknown, but there was a William Giddens from North Carolina, who served in the War of 1812 and subsequently moved to Buchanan County, Missouri. His had a daughter named Elizabeth, who is recorded as marrying a man named Layman, according to her Find-A-Grave Memorial # 24588000.

Elizabeth Giddens married Edward Clinkenbeard on March 22, 1822 in Jennings County, Indiana. He was the son of John Clinkingbeard & Mary Lucas.

In 1830, Elizabeth Giddens & Edward Clinkenbeard were farming in Scott County, Indiana. Enumerated in the household were:

• Males - Under 5: (2)
• Males - 40 thru 49: (1)
  • Edward Clinkenbeard
• Females - Under 5: (1)
• Females - 5 thru 9: (2)
• Females - 10 thru 14: (1)
• Females - 30 thru 39: (1)
  • Elizabeth Giddens

In 1840, Elizabeth Giddens & Isaac C. Clinkenbeard were farming in Jefferson, Jefferson County, Indiana. Enumerated in the household were:

• Males - 5 thru 9: (3)
• Males - 10 thru 14: (1)
• Males - 50 thru 59: (1)
  • Edward Clinkenbeard
• Females - Under 5: (1)
• Females - 10 thru 14: (1)
• Females - 15 thru 19: (2)
  • Isaac C. Clinkenbeard
• Females - 40 thru 49: (1)
  • Elizabeth Giddens

In 1850, Elizabeth Giddens & Edward Clinkenbeard were farming in Warren County, Illinois. Enumerated in the household were:

• Edward Clinkinbeard (65)
• Elisabeth Clinkinbeard (55)
• Martha M Clinkinbeard (27)
• Edward L Clinkinbeard (24)
• James H Clinkinbeard (18)
• Wesley Clinkinbeard (16)
• Elisabeth Clinkinbeard (14)

On July 1, 1857, Edward Clinkenbeard received a land grant for 40 acres in DeKalb, Buchanan County, Missouri.

In 1860, Elizabeth Giddens & Edward Clinkenbeard were farming in Gentry County, Missouri. Enumerated in the household were:

• Edward Clinkingbeard (76)
• Elizabeth Clinkingbeard (64)
• Martha Clinkingbeard (37)
• Harvy Clinkingbeard (24)
• Izabel Clinkingbeard (7)
• Champ Richie (26)

Edward Clinkenbeard died on January 6, 1865 in Gentry County, Missouri. His place of burial is unknown.

Elizabeth Giddens died on May 16, 1882 in Stewartsville, DeKalb County, Missouri. Her place of burial is unknown.

Sources

• Birth
  • 1850 United States Federal Census (born 1785)
  • 1860 United States Federal Census (born 1796)
• Marriage
  • Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
• Residence
  • 1830 United States Federal Census (Scott County, IN)
  • 1840 United States Federal Census (Jefferson, Jefferson County, IN)
  • 1850 United States Federal Census (Warren County, IL)
  • 1860 United States Federal Census (Gentry County, MO)
• Death
  • War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815