Eighth Generation

534. Jeremiah CLAPP was born on 4 February 1808 in Guilford Co., NC. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Guilford Co., NC.⁴⁵⁴ In 1870 he was an a farmer and miller in Guilford Co., NC. Jeremiah appeared in the census in 1880 in Holt Twp., Clay Co., MO.⁴⁵⁵ Jeremiah CLAP Father M W W 73 NC Occ: Carpenter Fa: NC Mo: VA He died on 26 June 1883 at the age of 75 in Holt, Holt Co., MO.⁷⁸ Buried in the Antioch Cemetery, Holt, MO. Aged 75 years, 4 mos., 22 days. Baptized in the Brick Church. A Brick Church record states Jeremiah "went west on account of Brick Church trouble." He moved to Missouri. He had eight children.

THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 1863. PUBLIC MEETING IN GUILFORD COUNTY. A meeting of the people of Guilford county was held at Cobles school-house, on Thursday, the 18th of August, Jeremiah Clapp, Esq., was called to preside, and Rev. G. W. Bowman appointed Secretary. On motion, the Chairman appointed W. M. Mebane, D. F. Clapp, Gid. Grieson, R. P. Shaw, Samuel Coble, A. T. Finley and G. William Welker, to prepare resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the meeting, who presented the following, which were unanimously adopted;

Whereas, It is not only the privilege but the sacred right of the citizens of a free government to keep sleepless guard over their liberties and to perpetuate the blessings they have enjoyed under the Republican government inherited of their fathers; therefore we, a portion of the people, have assembled peaceable to petition the redress of grievances, and to express our views of such other matters as concern our welfare as a sovereign State, and thus by discussing such matters of public interest as concern our right as freemen, best prepare ourselves to guard our liberties against every encroachment of despotism. Therefore -

Resolved, That we protest against any and every attempt to subvert our present form of government or to change our republican institutions.

Resolved, That we protest against the interference of any European power in our affairs, or any attempt to place our State under foreign protection.

Resolved, That we solemnly protest against the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, except only as provided for by the Constitution, and then only under the most urgent necessity; and demand the strict subjection of the military to the civil authority of the State.

Resolved, That we protest against every attempt to muzzle the Press, whether under the form of legislation, by usurped Executive power or by threats of mob violence, and that as a people born to the inheritance of freeman, we will resist every attempt to abridge the freedom of speech or to destroy the right of private property.

Resolved, That our State has been aggrieved by the common government in subjecting the people to the indignity of having most of the civil and many of the military offices, the duties of which pertain to North Carolina, filled by citizens of other States.

Resolved, That the people in this most critical period of their history, as a State, should be honestly and truthfully dealt with by their servants in power, and by the public press; that we shall hold all offenders in this respect as guilty of a great crime against the people; that our Representatives both in National and State legislature, in transacting business vital to the welfare of the people in secret session with closed doors, have violated the right of the people, destroyed mutual confidence, and improperly evaded the accountability which is due from public servants to their constituents.

Resolved, That as the Presidents has called for more troops, we protest against any more men being taken from this State, for North Carolina has done her whole duty in this disastrous war - her sons have gone forth by thousands to be cut down by disease and the sword, and no more men can be spared without subjecting the women and children to starvation and surrendering the country to lawless violence.

Resolved, That we believe this unnatural and bloody war can never be brought to an end by arms; we therefore call upon the President and Congress to make an immediate effort to secure an armistice of six months with a view to institute negotiations for peace, for extermination or slavery must follow persistence in this wicked war.

Resolved, That we are not only opposed to taxation without representation, but we are also opposed to being taxed by representatives in Congress, many of whom have no constituency.

Resolved, that we will not support any man for a seat in the next Congress who will not pledge himself to use all proper means to effect the repeal of the tithe law and the establishment of an equitable and lasting peace.

Resolved, That we are justly proud of the noble conduct of our North Carolina soldiers - that we deeply sympathize with them in all their hardships and pray that they may soon be permitted t enjoy the blessings of freedom and peace in their homes.

Resolved, That Gov. Vance, by the generous employment of all the powers of his intellect and heart to make the resources of the State serve the people, has fully justified the lavish confidence reposed in him as his election; and that we call upon him now to take the lead in this great movement of the people for peace.

Resolved, That W. W. Holden has earned the lasting gratitude of the people of North Carolina, by his bold and manly defense of the rights of the State and the freedom of the people - that we heartily comment the Standard to the patronage of the sons of liberty as a proper exponent of republican freedom, and his press and person to their special guardianship.

Resolved, That we call upon the citizens of the several counties of this State who are favorable to a speedy peace and are unwilling to see their beloved old North State overrun and made a ruin, in case speedy negotiations are not set on foot by the government to secure peace, to old delegates to a State Convention who shall place North Carolina in a position where she can negotiate for herself as a sovereign State.

Resolved, That we recommend to the people everywhere to preserve law and order inviolate, and that while they firmly and determinedly maintain their rights and resist the aggressions of tyranny or the imposition of despotism, be it from what source it may, they frown down all mob violence and resist all injury to the persons or property of those who have made themselves obnoxious to the people by their conduct.

Resolved, That the solemn and momentous duty now rests in the Providence of god upon the people of this State to decide whether they and their children shall be and remain free - whether this uncalled for and wicked war that is now filling the land with mourning and causing our fair heritage to become a desolation, shall be ended by a speedy peace; that we will seek the aid and guidance of God and bend all our energies to accomplish our holy and benevolent work.

After the adoption of these resolutions, the assembly called for W. M. Mebane, Esq., Rev. Mr. Bowman, Rev. Mr. Welker and the Chairman, who severally made short addresses. The following resolutions were then passed when this large meeting was adjourned;

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Greensborough Patriot and the Standard.

Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to our Chairman for the efficient and satisfactory manner in which he has presided.

Resolved, That we adjourn to meet at the call of the chairman. JEREMIAH CLAPP, Ch'n. G. W. Bowman, Sec'y. [We acknowledge the receipt of $60 for subscriptions to the Standard, made at the close of this meeting]

Jeremiah CLAPP and Mary "Polly" CLAPP were married in 1835 in Guilford Co., NC. They appeared in the census in 1860 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC. Page 117 A, South Division, line 9, dwelling 1625, family 1625
Jno Clapp, 53, M, farmer, 3000, 3500, NC
Polly Clapp, 43, F, domestic, NC
J. Clapp, 19, M, NC
Mary Clapp, 18, F, NC
Geo. Clapp, 12, M, NC
Elizabeth Clapp, 10, F, NC
Sarah Clapp, 8, F, NC They appeared in the census in 1870 in Greene Twp., Guilford Co., NC. Page 121 A, Westminster P. O., line 16, dwelling 21, family 21
Clapp, Jeremiah, 62, M, W, farming and miller, 2900, 500, NC
Mary, 53, F, W, Keeping house, NC
Elizabeth, 20, F, W, without occupation, NC
Anne, 82, M, W, without occupation, NC Mary "Polly" CLAPP, daughter of John George CLAPP and Elizabeth GRAVES, was born about 1817 in Guilford Co., NC.⁴⁵⁴ She was confirmed on 28 April 1844 in Brick Church, Guilford Co., NC. By Rev. G. W. Welker.
She died on 28 December 1876 at the age of 59 in Holt, Holt Co., MO.⁷⁸ Buried in the Antioch Cemetery, Holt, MO. Aged 59 yrs, 8 mos., 3 days. Confirmed at Brick Church 28 Apr 1844. Note: d/o "Muck George" Clapp. Richard E. Clapp, author of "The Lineage of the Brothers, John Ludwig and George Valentine Klapp," published 1975. Richard says that "Muck George" was John George Clapp, s/o Capt. Jacob Clapp.

Jeremiah CLAPP and Mary "Polly" CLAPP had the following children:

Jeremiah CLAPP and Temperance M. "Tempy" BAIN were married after 1876 in Guilford Co., NC. Marriage bond date. Marriage Bond dated 6 Apr 1845, Bondsman - Alfred Coble, witness - A. Clapp. Temperance M. "Tempy" BAIN was born on 6 April 1845 in NC. Second wife of Jeremiah.