YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Captain Roger Clapp 1609–1690 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 April 1609

Birth Location: Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England

Death Date: 2 February 1690

Death Location: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: WILLIAM II

Mother: JOHANNA 10th

Spouse(s): Johanna (Clapp)

Children(s): Capt CLAPP

Captain Roger Clapp was born in 1609 in Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England, the child of William Clapp Ii And Johanna Elizabeth Channon 10Th. Captain Roger Clapp married Johanna Ford Clapp, and had children including Capt Elder Preserved Clapp. Captain Roger Clapp passed away in 1690 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Captain Clapp
CC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Captain Roger Clapp was born in 1609 in Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England, the child of William Clapp Ii And Johanna Elizabeth Channon 10Th.
  • Captain Roger Clapp married Johanna Ford Clapp, and had children including Capt Elder Preserved Clapp.
  • Captain Roger Clapp passed away in 1690 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Captain Clapp's Ancestors

Self
Captain Clapp
1609–1690
Birth Place: Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England
Parents
WILLIAM CLAPP II
1565–1640
Sidbury, Devon, England
JOHANNA (“ELIZABETH “ CHANNON) 10th
1570–1629
Sidmonth, Devon, England
Grandparents
Richard Clapp
1528–1609
Sidbury, East Devon District, Devon, England
CHRISTIAN (ANN (PILE) CLAPP) 10GG
1530–1609
Sidbury, East Devon District, Devon, England
ROBERT (CHANNON) 11th
1536–1616
Sidmonth, Devon, England
JOANE (OR JOHANNA PLUMPTON) 11th
1540–1618
Farway, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Captain Clapp's Descendants

1.
CC
Captain (Roger) Clapp (2 April 1609–2 February 1690) m. Johanna (Ford) (Clapp) (8 June 1617–28 June 1695)
  1. 1. Capt (Elder Preserved) CLAPP 1643–1720 m. Sarah Newberry 1650–1716
    1. 1. Wait Taylor 1670–1721 m. Lt. (John Taylor) III 1667–1744
      1. 1. Wait Taylor 1690–1763 m. Jachin (Gregory) II 1682–1747
        1. 1. Jachin ((French Ind and Rev Soldier) Gregory) 1723 1723–1806 m. Rebecca Chard 1742–1824

Captain Clapp's Timeline

6 Records

1609
2 April 1609
Birth of Captain Roger Clapp in Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England
Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England
1609
9 Apr 1609
Captain Roger Clapp was baptized in Salcombe Regis,Devon,England
Salcombe Regis,Devon,England
1634
1634
Age 25
Captain Roger Clapp resided here in Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
1638
6 Nov 1638
Age 29
Captain Roger Clapp was married in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Dorchester, Massachusetts
1659
1659-1673
Age 50
Captain Roger Clapp resided here in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1690
2 February 1690
Age 81
Death of Captain Roger Clapp in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1609
    Event Place: Salcombe Regis, East Devon District, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 49494
    [2] New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Ford genealogy : being an account of some of the Fords who were early settlers in New England, more

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1609
    Event Place: Salcombe Regis,Devon,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1638
    Event Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: American Marriages Before 1699

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1630
    Event Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts; Year: 1630; Page Number: 364

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1634
    Event Place: Freeman 14 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1659-1673
    Event Place: Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: The early records of the town of Dedham, Massachusetts, 1659-1673

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and personal memoirs of Berkshire County, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Clapp memorial : record of the Clapp family in America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1690
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 49494
    [2] New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE