Ninth Generation

2060. William Anderson "Billy" CLAPP was born on 2 June 1839 in Knox Co., TN.^{336,1241,1242} He appeared in the census in 1860 in District 4, Knox Co., TN.³³⁶ William, 21, M, TN He served in the military in 1864–1865 in Civil War.¹²⁴³ Fought in the Civil War, 1st Sergeant, Company G, 7th TN Mounted Infantry, USA. Entered service 10 Nov 1864 and mustered out Jun 1865. Information on their children from: Sally Darr, 818 Lynda Ct., Kirkwood, MO, 63122 (19 Feb 1991).
He became a 1st Lt. in Co. C., TN 11th Infantry.

"WILLIAM A. CLAPP, a brother-in-law of Colonel W. M. Sawyers and Lieutenant John G. Sawyers, entered the service as First Sergeant, Company G, 7th Tennessee Mounted Infantry, U. S. A.. November 10, 1864. Was a good and faithful soldier and performed the responsible duty of First Sergeant efficiently. The position of First Sergeant is a most trying and difficult one to fill in a company of soldiers, as he has not only to call the roll, but to make all details for guard and picket duty, and perform such other duties as Army Regulations require, but by his uniform kindness to the men of his company he soon won their confidence and respect. Mustered out of service June, 1865."
Billy died on 23 March 1910 at the age of 70 in Knox Co., TN.^180,1242 He was buried in March 1910 in Washington Pike Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Knox Co., TN.^180,1242

William Anderson "Billy" CLAPP and Rachel Amanda SAWYERS were married on 14 September 1865 in Knox Co., TN.^327,328,572 Married by J. S. Coram, MG, bondsman was R. M. Harris. They^327,328,572 appeared in the census in 1870 in District 4, Knox Co., TN. Page 115 B, Church Grove P. O., line 37, dwelling 18, family 18
Clapp, W. A., 30, M, W, farmer, 2500, 1200, TN
Rachel A., 25, F, W, TN
Liddy, 4, F, W, TN
Lonso, 2, M, W, TN They appeared in the census in 1880 in District 4, Knox Co., TN. William CLAPP Self M M W 41 TN Occ: Farmer Fa: TN Mo: TN
Rachel CLAPP Wife F M W 37 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: TN Mo: TN
Lilly CLAPP Dau F S W 13 TN Occ: At Home Fa: TN Mo: TN
Elonzo CLAPP Son M S W 12 TN Fa: TN Mo: TN
F. Mary CLAPP Dau F S W 9 TN Fa: TN Mo: TN
S. Samuel CLAPP Son M S W 6 TN Fa: TN Mo: TN Billy and Rachel appeared in the census in 1900 in District 4, Knox Co., TN. Page 157 A, line 18, dwelling 238, family 241
Clapp, William A., head, June 1839, 60, M, 34, TN, TN, TN, farmer
Rachael, wife, W, F, Nov 1842, 57, M, 34, 4, 3, TN, TN, TN
Yardley, Jesse, boarder, W, M, Aug 1887, 12, S, TN, TN, TN, at school
See page 4, Jacob Gibbs chapter of the Nicholas Gibbs book. Rachel Amanda SAWYERS, daughter of Josiah SAWYERS and Mary GIBBS, was born on 11 November 1842 in Knox Co., TN.^{180,1241,1242} Death certificate has 1841, age 81.

She died on 13 July 1923 at the age of 80 in Knox Co., TN.^180,1242 She was buried in July 1923 in Washington Pike Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Knox Co., TN.^180,1242 Buried in Washington Pike Presbyterian Cem. in Knox Co., TN. Birth and death date from 'Tombstone Insc. and Manu.' compiled by Jeanette Acklen, 1992.

William Anderson "Billy" CLAPP and Rachel Amanda SAWYERS had the following children: