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Desire CLAPP 1652–1717

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Desire CLAPP in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1652 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 27 Dec 1717 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Roger Clapp
Spouse Deborah Smith
Children Daniel Clapp, Desire Clapp, Experience Clapp, Judith Clapp, Preserved Clapp, Roger Clapp, Sarah Clapp, William Clapp, William Francis Clapp
Siblings Deacon Hopestill Clapp, Elizabeth Clapp, Experience Clapp, Maj Samuel Clapp, Supply Clap, Thanks Clapp, Thomas Clapp, Unite Clap, Wait Clapp, William Clapp

Researchers connected through Desire CLAPP 1652–1717

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Biography

The story of Desire CLAPP began in 1652 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Desire CLAPP married deborah smith, sarah pond, and had children including daniel clapp, desire clapp, experience clapp, judith clapp, preserved clapp, roger clapp, sarah clapp, william clapp, william francis clapp. Desire CLAPP passed away in 1717 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of Desire CLAPP in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1717
Death of Desire CLAPP in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Desire CLAPP

This ancestor line traces from Salcome Regis, Devon, England (1474) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1652) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Desire CLAPP (1652–1717) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Desire in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Desire CLAPP's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Desire CLAPP PTP
1652–1717
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Desire CLAPP's Descendants

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Desire CLAPP PTP 1652–1717
  1. 1. Experience Clapp PTP 1683–1726