James B Clifton: From Blood Poisoning to Electrocution

James B Clifton was born about 1879 in Ohio. Parents unknown at this time.

He had blood poisoning from a bullet wound he received at some point in his life. 

At age 17 he was arrested for 2 counts of Burglary and sent to Folsom Prison.



Inmate #4176 Folsom 
Rec: 19 Sep 1897
Crime: Burg 2 degree 2 cts
Term: 5 yrs each ct
Discharged: 13 Mar 1905





Inmate # 21213 San Quentin
Rec: 28 Jun 1905
Crime: Robbery
Term: 5 yrs
Age: 26
Discharged: 28 Jun 1909









Inmate #23509 San Quentin
Rec: 14 Apr 1909
Crime: Assault To Murder
Term: Life


Although I did not find any genealogy information except his father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother born in Connecticut, from 1900 census while incarcerated in Folsom Prison. I did find some colorful newspaper clipping about his character. He was something.











He died 21 Aug 1911 in San Quentin Prison, I would assume that's where is buried also.




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