Seventh Generation


157. John CLAPP was born on 10 November 1772 in Guilford Co., NC. He died on 8 May 1848 at the age of 75 in Darke Co., OH. From Darke Co., Ohio - Common Pleas Court Records 1817-1860, compiled by Anita Short and Ruth Bowers, Pg. 81. "4-4-1849 - Eli Ross and Mary, his wife, etal vs. Eli Clapp, etal. Partition. Filed 7-7-1848. Land SW1/4Section34, Township 12, Range 1. John Clapp,Sr. Died intestate 8 May 1848 leaving widow Mary Clapp who died intestate about 4 days after said John. Children: Eli Clapp of Darke Co.; Milly, wife of Philip Cleer of Randolph Co., Indiana; Mary, wife of Eli Ross of Darke Co.; Lucinda, wife of William Nickum of Darke Co.; henry Clapp; Sarah, wife of Thomas Norris of Indiana; John Clapp of Darke Co.; Hanna, dec'd wife of David Shively of Darke Co., her children - Mary Ann aged 20 years, Lydia, William, Harvy, Abraham and David Shively, minors. Heirs each entitled to 1/8th part. (383)" Buried in the Nashville Cemetery, Washington Twp., Darke Co., Ohio. Moved to Darke Co. in 1811. John was a farmer and resided in Section 34 of Washington Twp. See page 262 of the ACB book.

John CLAPP and Mary COBLE were married on 26 November 1801 in Brick Church, Guilford Co., NC.137 Married in the Brick Church, Henry Diefenbach, M. G., bondsman, George Clapp, Sr. Mary COBLE138, daughter of Ludwig Lewis COBLE and Eva MORETZ, was born on 26 September 1781 in Guilford Co., NC. She died on 11 May 1848 at the age of 66 in Darke Co., OH. Buried in the Nashville Cemetery.

John CLAPP and Mary COBLE had the following children:

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i.

George CLAPP died on 4 April 1849. Died before 4/4/1849. He was not mentioned in Common Pleas Court record listed on page 262 of the ACB book.

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ii.

Henry CLAPP.

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iii.

Lucinda CLAPP.

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iv.

Sarah "Sallie" CLAPP.

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v.

John O. CLAPP.

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vi.

Hannah CLAPP.

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vii.

Elias "Eli" CLAPP.

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viii.

Permelia "Milly" CLAPP.

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ix.

Mary "Polly" CLAPP.