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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

  1. ^ a b Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1757-1901
  2. ^ Newfoundland, Canada, Index of Birth, Marriage & Death Notices from Newspapers, 1810-1890
  • Cuff, Robert H (1990). Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography. ISBN 0-921191-51-0.
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