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Family HistoryFamily History - Norman Cornelius Clifford


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Norman Cornelius Clifford and 13 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Norman Cornelius Clifford,1 born 19 August 1940, the son of Paul Francis Clifford and Eva May Bogue.1 Norman partnered with, ca. 1956, Elizabeth Ann Hartling (born 19 July 1938, the daughter of William Guy Hartling, Sr. and Mabel Clark).

Child of Norman Cornelius Clifford and Elizabeth Ann Hartling:

+2i. Jolaine Tria Stamm, born 24 April 1957 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 23 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Christopher John Schmitt Married (2) Ronald Lynn Wilhelm Married (3) Robert Shabanowitz Partnered with (4) Paul Nitinthorn Married (5) Ronald Lawrence Johnson Married (6) William Gerard Brown Married (7) Thomas D. Phillips.

  1. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Norman Cornelius Clifford, born 19 August 1940. Certificate# 1940-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
Second Generation
2. Jolaine Tria Stamm2 (Norman1), born 24 April 1957 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 23 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.2 Jolaine married, first, 15 February 1975 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Christopher John Schmitt1 (born 6 November 1958 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the son of George Schmitt and Carmella Lucenti1). Their marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Jolaine married, second, 13 May 1977 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Ronald Lynn Wilhelm4 (born 14 April 1955 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, the son of Robert Wilhelm and Joah Shreve4). Jolaine married, third, 19 September 1981 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Robert Shabanowitz5 (born 28 October 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Bearish Shabanowitz and Sophie Mucha5). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Jolaine partnered with, fourth, Paul Nitinthorn (born 28 August 1963, parents not determined6). Jolaine married, fifth, 9 May 1992 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Ronald Lawrence Johnson8 (born 5 June 1962, the son of Lawrence Elmer Johnson and Jean Elder7, 8). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1993 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Jolaine married, sixth, 26 August 1995 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, William Gerard Brown9 (born 3 August 1957, parents not determined6). Jolaine married, seventh, 8 July 2000 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Thomas D. Phillips10 (born ca. 1969, parents not determined10).

Child of Jolaine Tria Stamm and Christopher John Schmitt:

 3i. Patricia Ann Schmitt, born 15 May 1975.6

Children of Jolaine Tria Schmitt (née Stamm) and Ronald Lynn Wilhelm:

+4i. Opal M. Wilhelm, born ca. 1979. Married Robert E. Antisdel, Jr..
+5ii. Eric Alden Wilhelm, born 1979. Married April Leigh _____.
+6iii. Shawn Wilhelm, Married Crystal _____.
+9iv. Barbarajean Timmerman (born Wilhelm), born 9 April 1988. Married Kevin Smith.

Children of Jolaine Tria Stamm and Paul Nitinthorn:

+7i. Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn), born ca. 1985. Married Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos.
+8ii. Jessica Ann Nitinthorn, born ca. 1986. Married Derrick D. Buzzell.

Child of Jolaine Tria Wilhelm (née Stamm) and Ronald Lawrence Johnson:

+10i. Alesha Timmerman (born Johnson), born 21 November 1990. Married Nathaniel Moyer.

  1. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Christopher John Schmitt and Jolaine Stamm, #1975-0021. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  2. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 28 August 2012, Jolaine Phillips, died: 23 August 2012. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, children and their spouses, and grandparents.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  4. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Robert Lynn Wilhelm and Jolaine Tria Schmitt, #1977-051. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  5. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Roberrt (nmn) Shabanowitz and Jolaine Tria Wilhelm, #1981-158. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Ronald Lawrence Johnson and Jolaine Tria Wilhelm, #1992-053. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates of birth and the names of their parents.
  8. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald L. Johnson, age 29. Bride: Jolaine T. Wilhelm, age 35. Marriage Date: 9 May 1992. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William G. Brown, age 38. Bride: Jolaine T. Johnson, age 38. Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1995. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Thomas D. Phillips, age 31. Bride: Jolaine T. Brown, age 43. Marriage Date: 8 Jul 2000. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Opal M. Wilhelm3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1), born ca. 1979.1 Opal married, 27 October 2011 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Robert E. Antisdel, Jr. (born ____, parents not determined).

5. Eric Alden Wilhelm3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1), born 1979.2 Eric married April Leigh _____3 (born 1981, parents not determined2).

6. Shawn Wilhelm3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1). Shawn married Crystal _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

7. Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn)3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1), born ca. 1985.1 Amanda married Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos (born 15 May 1970, parents not determined2). Amanda was adopted by Robert R. Timmerman and Cheryll R. Godwin.

Children of Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn) and Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos:

 11i. (daughter) Bagos, born xxxx.
 12ii. (daughter) Bagos, born xxxx.

8. Jessica Ann Nitinthorn3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1), born ca. 1986. Jessica married Derrick D. Buzzell (born 26 June 1984, parents not determined2).

Children of Jessica Ann Nitinthorn and Derrick D. Buzzell:

 13i. Brantley Buzzell, born xxxx.
 14ii. Beilynn Buzzell, born xxxx.

9. Barbarajean Timmerman (born Wilhelm)3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1), born 9 April 1988. Barbarajean married Kevin Smith (born ____, parents not determined). Barbarajean was adopted by Robert R. Timmerman and Cheryll R. Godwin.

10. Alesha Timmerman (born Johnson)3 (Jolaine,2 Norman1), born 21 November 1990. Alesha married Nathaniel Moyer (born ____, parents not determined). Alesha was adopted by Robert R. Timmerman and Cheryll R. Godwin.

  1. The Day, New London, Connecticut, 17 February 1988, page B1, “A lesson well learned saves little sister’s life.” Article regarding nine-year-old Opal Wilhelm who performed the Heimlich maneuver on her three-year-old sister Amanda Nitinthorn to save her from choking on a piece of hard candy, as related by their mother Jolaine Wilhelm.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites