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Preserved Clapp 1643–1720

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Preserved Clapp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Nov 1643 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Sep 1720 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Father Capt Roger Calib Clapp
Mother Johanna Ford (1617–1695)
Spouse Sarah Newberry (1650–1716)
Children Hannah Clapp, Mary Clapp, Perserved Clapp, Roger Clapp, SAMUEL CLAPP, Sarah Clapp, Thomas Clapp, Wait Clapp
Siblings Desire Clapp, Elizabeth Clapp, Experience Clapp, Hopestill Clapp, Samuel Clapp, Supply Clapp, Thanks Clapp, Thomas Clapp, Unite Clapp, Wait Clapp, Waitstill Clapp, William Clapp
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Northern New York Genealogy Rootsweb.com databases The Clapp memorial : record … USGenWeb
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Immediate Family

Biography

Preserved Clapp was born in 1643 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of capt roger calib clapp and johanna ford. Preserved Clapp married sarah newberry, and had children including hannah clapp, mary clapp, perserved clapp, roger clapp, samuel clapp, sarah clapp, thomas clapp, wait clapp. Preserved Clapp passed away in 1720 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Record Northern New York Genealogy

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    Record Rootsweb.com databases

  8. 8
    Record The Clapp memorial : record of the Clapp family in America, containingsketches of the original six emigrants, and a genealogy of their descendants

  9. 9
    Record USGenWeb

Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Preserved Clapp in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1720
Death of Preserved Clapp in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Preserved Clapp

This ancestor line traces from Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England (1609) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts (1643) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Preserved Clapp (1643–1720) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Preserved 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 2 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

Capt Roger Calib Clapp
Father
Johanna Ford
1617–1695 · Mother

Preserved Clapp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Preserved Clapp PTP
1643–1720
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

Preserved Clapp's Descendants

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PC
Preserved Clapp PTP 1643–1720 m. Sarah Newberry PTP 1650–1716
  1. 1. SAMUEL CLAPP PTP 1634–1708 m. HANNAH LEEDS PTP 1640–1708
  2. 2. Roger Clapp PTP 1684–1762