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Hopestill Clapp 1647–1719

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Hopestill Clapp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees

Born 06 Nov 1647 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 02 Sep 1719 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Capt Roger Calib Clapp
Mother Johanna Ford (1617–1695)
Siblings Desire Clapp, Elizabeth Clapp, Experience Clapp, Preserved Clapp, Samuel Clapp, Supply Clapp, Thanks Clapp, Thomas Clapp, Unite Clapp, Wait Clapp, Waitstill Clapp, William Clapp

Researchers connected through Hopestill Clapp 1647–1719

and 6 more tree owners connected with Hopestill Clapp 1647–1719

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hopestill Clapp began in 1647 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Hopestill Clapp passed away in 1719 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Hopestill Clapp in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1719
Death of Hopestill Clapp in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hopestill Clapp

This ancestor line traces from Sidbury, Devon, England (1569) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1647) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Hopestill Clapp (1647–1719) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Hopestill 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 3 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.

Hopestill Clapp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hopestill Clapp PTP
1647–1719
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Johanna Ford PTP
1617–1695
Bridport, Dorset, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Ford PTP
1623–1623
Bridport, Dorset, England
Unknown

Hopestill Clapp's Descendants

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HC
Hopestill Clapp PTP 1647–1719