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Samuel Clapp 1677–1761

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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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 13 Nov 1677 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Died 10 May 1761 · Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Preserved Clapp Capt
Mother Sarah Allyn Newberry
Siblings Hannah Miller Parsons, John Clapp, Mary Clapp, Preserved Clapp, Roger Clapp, Sarah Clapp, Thomas Clapp Ens, Wait Taylor Clapp

Researchers connected through Samuel Clapp 1677–1761

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Clapp began in 1677 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Clapp passed away in 1761 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �

Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Samuel Clapp in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1761
Death of Samuel Clapp in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Clapp

This ancestor line traces from Salcombe Regis, Devon, England (1609) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (1677) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Clapp (1677–1761) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA and died in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.

Samuel Clapp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Clapp PTP
1677–1761
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Clapp's Descendants

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Samuel Clapp PTP 1677–1761