St. John's Cemetery Individual Record

[No Photo]James Frances Radcliffe

James Frances Radcliffe
( , 1848 -- July 30, 1915)

Section: 11
Space: 1
Lot: 21
Maiden Name: Unknown
Spouse: Priscilla Radcliffe
Place of Birth: Lexington, KY
Occupation: Business
Comments: Papa
Area: 5

Papa Radcliffe: James Frances Radcliffe, known as “Frank”, was born ca1848 in Lexington, Kentucky.  He and his wife Priscilla were the parents of six known children: Francis Beverly, Edward L., Lillian Leota, Anna, Kate and Samuel Radcliffe.  Daughter Lillian Leota was born  ca1887, died in 1961, and married in 1901 Walton County to Ben F. Morris.  James Frances Radcliffe was living in Santa Rosa County where their children were born, moving to Pensacola where they are listed in the 1900 census.  Frank and his son Sam owned “Frank & Son’s Radcliffe Grocery” at 300 East Gadsden Street, making their home at 723 North Alcaniz Street.  After Frank died, his son Samuel took over the store.  James Frances Radcliffe died July 30, 1915, buried in Ratcliffe family plot as “Papa”, next to his wife Priscilla, and three of their children: Annie, Kate and Sam.