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William Clapp 1571–1631 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1571

Birth Location: Sidbury, Devon, England

Death Date: 14 Mar 1631

Death Location: Harpford, East Devon District, Devon, England

Father: RICHARD CLAPP

Mother:

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None, Elizabeth Yonge, Johanna GAY

Children(s): John Clap, Nicholas Clapp, Redegon Clapp, Jane None, Thomas Clapp, Milicent Clapp, Redgrave Clapp, BARBARA CLAPP, Ambrose Clapp, Barbara Clapp, Thomas Clapp, William Clapp, Radigon Clapp, Richard Clapp, Jane Clapp, Prudence Clapp, Thomas Clapp, Edward Clapp, Marie Clapp, Ambrose Clapp, Deacon Clapp, Richard Clapp, Ambrose Clapp, Elizabeth *, William Clapp, Ambrose CLAPP, Prudence Clapp, Jane Clapp, John Clapp, Rev. Clapp, Thomas Clapp, Ambrose Clapp, Prudence Clapp, (capt.) Clapp_*, Robert Clapp, Susannah Clapp

In 1571, William Clapp entered the world in Sidbury, Devon, England, born to Richard Clapp And Elizabeth. William Clapp married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Yonge, Johanna Abigail Slade, Johanna Abigail Slade Clapp Gay, and had children including Alexander Clapp, Ambrose Clapp, Barbara Clapp, Capt Roger Clapp, Deacon Nicholas Clapp, Edward Clapp, Elizabeth Clapp, Jane, Jane Clapp, John Clapp, John Elice Clap, Marie Clapp, Milicent Clapp, Nicholas Clapp, Prudence Clapp, Radigon Clapp, Redegon Clapp, Redgrave Clapp, Rev Thomas Clapp, Richard Clapp, Robert Clapp, Susannah Clapp, Thomas Clapp, William Clapp. William Clapp passed away in 1631 in Harpford, East Devon District, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1571, William Clapp entered the world in Sidbury, Devon, England, born to Richard Clapp And Elizabeth.
  • William Clapp married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Yonge, Johanna Abigail Slade, Johanna Abigail Slade Clapp Gay, and had children including Alexander Clapp, Ambrose Clapp, Barbara Clapp, Capt Roger Clapp, Deacon Nicholas Clapp, Edward Clapp, Elizabeth Clapp, Jane, Jane Clapp, John Clapp, John Elice Clap, Marie Clapp, Milicent Clapp, Nicholas Clapp, Prudence Clapp, Radigon Clapp, Redegon Clapp, Redgrave Clapp, Rev Thomas Clapp, Richard Clapp, Robert Clapp, Susannah Clapp, Thomas Clapp, William Clapp.
  • William Clapp passed away in 1631 in Harpford, East Devon District, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Clapp's Ancestors

Self
William Clapp
1571–1631
Birth Place: Sidbury, Devon, England
Parents
RICHARD CLAPP
1528–1609
Sidbury, Devonshire, England
Grandparents
William (Joshua) Clapp
1500–1555
Sidbury, Devon, , England
Alice (Uknown) Stevens
1502–1555
Sidbury, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Roger Revolution
1474–1502
Joanna FORD
1476–1569
William Clapp
1500–1555
Drusilla Eastwood
1502–1555
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger Revolution
1474–1502
Joanna FORD
1476–1569
James Stevens
1814–1869
Caroline Duston
1817–1881

William Clapp's Descendants

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William Clapp (1571–14 Mar 1631) m. Elizabeth (1579–24 Mar 1631) m. Elizabeth Yonge (1579–24 March 1630) m. Johanna (Abigail Slade CLAPP) GAY (05 Nov 1570–24 Mar 1631)
  1. 1. John (Elice) Clap 1618–1655 m. Joan Willis 1623–1703
    1. 1. Joan Clapp 1638–1671 m. John (Elston) Jr 1634–1701 m. John 1618–
      1. 1. William Elston 1658–1727 m. Elizabeth Cole 1662–1738
        1. 1. William Elston 1690–1789 m. Elizabeth Cole 1664–1738 m. Sarah Spencer 1694–1763
        2. 2. Spencer (Stewart) Elston 1689–1755
        3. 3. Samuel Elston 1692–1740
        4. 4. Abraham Elston 1685–1751
        5. 5. Elizabeth Elston 1692–1703
        6. 6. Abraham ELSTON 1690–
        7. 7. Abrahan Elston 1680–1751
        8. 8. Mary Elston 1692–
        9. 9. John Elston 1683–
        10. 10. William Elston 1686–1727
      2. 2. Margaret Elston 1667–1703
      3. 3. John (Elston,) Pirate🏴‍☠️ 1675–1743
      4. 4. Elizabeth Elston 1665–1703
    2. 2. Joan Clapp 1638–1671
    3. 3. Joana Clapp 1643–1699
  2. 2. Nicholas Clapp 1602–1679
  3. 3. Redegon Clapp 1609–1609
  4. 4. Jane 1589–1655
  5. 5. Thomas Clapp 1597–1684
  6. 6. Milicent Clapp 1611–
  7. 7. Redgrave Clapp 1613–1645
  8. 8. BARBARA CLAPP 1614–1688
  9. 9. Ambrose Clapp 1601–1655
  10. 10. Barbara Clapp 1614–1655
  11. 11. Thomas Clapp 1609–1679
  12. 12. William Clapp 1615–1688
  13. 13. Radigon Clapp 1616–1645
  14. 14. Richard Clapp 1604–1682
  15. 15. Jane Clapp 1608–1662
  16. 16. Prudence Clapp 1597–1650
  17. 17. Thomas Clapp 1612–1684
  18. 18. Edward Clapp 1605–1664
  19. 19. Marie Clapp 1582–1662
  20. 20. Ambrose Clapp 1620–
  21. 21. Deacon (Nicholas) Clapp 1612–1679
  22. 22. Richard Clapp 1601–1655
  23. 23. Ambrose Clapp 1599–
  24. 24. Elizabeth (Clapp) * 1615–1662
  25. 25. William Clapp 1615–1688
  26. 26. Ambrose CLAPP 1599–
  27. 27. Prudence Clapp 1618–1688
  28. 28. Jane Clapp 1610–1662
  29. 29. John Clapp 1618–1655
  30. 30. Rev. (Thomas) Clapp 1609–1684
  31. 31. Thomas Clapp 1608–1684
  32. 32. Ambrose Clapp 1613–
  33. 33. Prudence Clapp 1615–1655
  34. 34. (capt.) (Roger) Clapp_* 1609–1691
  35. 35. Robert Clapp 1603–1636
  36. 36. Susannah Clapp 1587–1592

William Clapp's Timeline

5 Records

1561
6 Aug 1561
William Clapp was baptized in Branscombe,Devon,England
Branscombe,Devon,England
1571
1571
Birth of William Clapp in Sidbury, Devon, England
Sidbury, Devon, England
1593
11 Sep 1593
Age 22
William Clapp was married in Regis, Devon, England
Regis, Devon, England
1631
14 Mar 1631
Age 60
Death of William Clapp in Venn Ottery, Devon, England
Venn Ottery, Devon, England
1769
2 Jul 1769
Age 198
William Clapp was baptized in Wedmore, Somerset, England
Wedmore, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1571
    Event Place: Sidbury, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 940.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JGP
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1561
    Event Place: Branscombe,Devon,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1769
    Event Place: Wedmore, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1593
    Event Place: Regis, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1633
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Massachusetts; Year: 1633; Page Number: 64

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Puritan ancestors in America of Georgia Ann Eastman, Mrs. William Morris Bennett

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1631
    Event Place: Venn Ottery, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Suffolk County Wills; Author: McGhan, Judith; Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harpford, East Devon District, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Suffolk County Wills; Author: McGhan, Judith; Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts

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