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Nathaniel Clap

Male 1640 - 1707  (66 years)


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  1. 1.  Nathaniel Clap was born on 15 Sep 1640 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 16 May 1707 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 May 1707 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 1660; Nathaniel was made a freeman in 1660 as a minor. This was due to his standing in the church.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 15 (7) 1640.

    Buried:
    Here Lyes the
    Body of Nathanjel
    Clap Aged 66
    Years Departed
    This Life May ye 6th
    1707


    Died:
    The Dorchester church records say "May 16, 1707, Mr. Nathaniel Clap, a choice man, rested in the Lord, and was interred May 17th."

    Nathaniel married Elizabeth Smith on 31 Mar 1668. Elizabeth was born about 1648; died on 12 Sep 1722 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rev. Nathaniel Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1668/69 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1745 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.
    2. 3. Deacon John Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1671 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Nov 1735 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Deacon Jonathan Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1673 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Jan 1723/24 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1676 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Ebenezer Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1678 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 May 1750 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Mehetable Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1684 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1685 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. Nathaniel Clap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 20 Jan 1668/69 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1745 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Graduation: 1690, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He graduated from Harvard College.
    • Residence: 1695, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
    • Ordained: 3 Nov 1720, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 20 (11) 1668.

    Died:
    He never married.


  2. 3.  Deacon John Clap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 7 Apr 1671 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Nov 1735 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 30 Apr 1693, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; John joined the Dorchester Church.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 7 (2) 1671.

    John married Silence about 1699. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. John Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1700 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 1788 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Revolutionary Cemetery , Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 9. Thankful Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1706 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 10. Nathaniel Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1709 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in probably young in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 11. Elizabeth Clap  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Deacon Jonathan Clap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 31 Aug 1673 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Jan 1723/24 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Jun 1703, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah Capen, the daughter of Bernard and Sarah Capen. She was born on 5 January 1678 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She died on Wednesday 7 September 1746 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Capen (1704-____) 2. Jonathan Capen (1705-1786) 3. Nathaniel Capen (1709-1710) 4. Nathaniel Capen (1711-1711) 5. Sarah Capen (1714-1768) 6. Noah Capen (1718-1799) 7. David Capen (1720-1787)
    • Ordained: 1 Mar 1718/19, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was ordained a Deacon.
    • History: 1721; He was for several years a selectman and town treasurer. Jonathan owned much land and was 3/4s owner of a grist mill, called "Clap's Mill."

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 31 (6) 1673.

    Buried:
    Here Lyes Buried ye Body of
    Deacon Jonathan Clap
    who Died
    January ye 2d 1723-4
    In ye 51 Year Of His Age


  4. 5.  Elizabeth Clap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 22 May 1676 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Mar 1700, Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Ebenezer Sumner, the son of Deacon Roger and Mary (Joslin) Sumner. He was born on 28 May 1678 in Milton, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Sumner (1700-____) 2. Rebekah Sumner (1703-____) 3. Nathaniel Sumner (1705-____) 4. Ebenezer Sumner (1708-____) 5. Mehetabel Sumner (1710-1792) 6. Jazaniah Sumner (1713-1778) 7. Thankful Sumner (1716-____)


  5. 6.  Ebenezer Clap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 25 Oct 1678 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 May 1750 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1704; (1) Hannah Clap, the daughter of Elder Samuel Clap. She was born in 1681. She died on Wednesday 9 August 1747. Issue: 1. Ebenezer Clap (1705-1752) 2. Hannah Clap (1707-____) 3. John Clap (1710-1735) 4. Nathaniel Clap (1713-1751) 5. Joseph Clap (1715-1789) 6. Elizabeth Clap (1718-____) 7. Roger Clap (1721-____) 8. Mary Clap (1726-____)
    • Married: 13 Nov 1749; (2) Hannah ______. Hannah, married (1) _____ Eddy. She was living in 1748 in Boston, Massachusetts.


  6. 7.  Mehetable Clap Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born on 30 Aug 1684 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1685 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  John ClapJohn Clap Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 21 Mar 1700 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 1788 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Revolutionary Cemetery , Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Letter: 25 May 1717, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He wrote the following letter to his uncle, the Rev. Nathaniel Clap of Newport, Rhode Island on 25 May 1717: Honoured Sir By these I Let you Understand that at present I am in Good Health, and that I received the Book you Sent me, Intituled, Purchase His Pilgrimage (Whereof I have read near one half) For which I render you Many Humble and Hearty Thanks; as also for your Providential care, in Borrowing of Mr. Parry, a Book Intituled The Successions of Englands Monarchs for me, Which I Received of him near the Middle of January, and Having Dilligently Perused it, I returned it home the Last Thursday without any harm thereto. I Lament my Liability to Retaliate the many favours your Goodness has heaped upon me But assure your self that I shall Omit nothing that a Gratemll mind is Capable of. And so not to be Tedious to you, Imploring the Continuance of your Good Esteem, I Crave Leave to subscribe myself in all Love and Respect. Your Obedient Nephew and Servant John Clap.
    • Education: say 1720, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; According to Ebenezer Clap (1861), "He had a common school education, but being uncommonly studious and attentive to books, and having a very retentive memory withal, furnished himself with a most surprising fund of knowledge - was able to converse with any person on philosophy, astronomy, mathematics in all its various branches, geography, divinity, &c., &c. His company was courted by all his literary acquaintance. Yet with all his acquired knowledge, he never accumulated any pecuniary profit by it, such gains not being his object. He lived above want, which was the extent of his wishes, and died a firm and sincere christian."
    • Religion: 11 Feb 1723, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; The church records by Mr. Loring state as follows: 44 Feb. 11, 1723. The church met at my house, where, after the brethren on the east side had manifested their desire that the church might be divided into two churches, it was so voted by majority." At the time of the division of the church, the number of communicants on the west side was thirty-two males and forty-two females. (Steams' Collection.) The Church Records went into the possession of the West Parish. On March 18, 1724-5, the west side people "entered into and renewed" a "holy church covenant," and was signed by the male members including John Clap and his father.
    • Last Full Review: 30 Apr 2020

    John married Abigail Esterbrook on 17 Mar 1723/24 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of Captain Daniel Esterbrook and Abigail Flint) was born on 25 Sep 1702 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 27 Sep 1702; died on 26 May 1790 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Revolutionary Cemetery , Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Beulah Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1724/25 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 May 1809 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 13. Joel Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1726 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1770.
    3. 14. Jerusha Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1728 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 15. Asahel Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1729/30 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 16. Ann Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1732 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 17. Mary Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1733 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 18. John Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1735 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jul 1736 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 19. Silas Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1737 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Dec 1755 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 20. Samuel Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1755.
    10. 21. Colonel Daniel Clap  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1739 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 9.  Thankful Clap Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 6 Oct 1706 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1726; _____ Willis. They lived in Sudbury, Massachusetts.


  3. 10.  Nathaniel Clap Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 10 Sep 1709 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in probably young in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 11.  Elizabeth Clap Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1725; Deacon Peter Noyse. He was born on 22 May 1700 in Sudbury, Massachusetts.



Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Beulah Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 1 Jan 1724/25 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 May 1809 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1750, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: Abt 1751; Phineas and Beulah were admitted to the church soon after his arrival in Rutland. Though they lived four miles from the church, they seldom missed service on Sunday.

    Beulah married Captain Phineas Walker on 12 Dec 1744 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Phineas (son of John Walker and Jemimah Stanhope) was born on 20 Aug 1722 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Oct 1792 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Jemima Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1747 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Dec 1802 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 23. Ensign Jonas Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1749 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 24. Abel Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1752 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1756 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 25. John Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1755 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1756 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 26. Anna Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1757 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    6. 27. Daniel Walker, Esq.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1759 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Apr 1850 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 28. Sarah Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1762 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 29. Asa Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1764 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 30. Reuben Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1767 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Nov 1797.

  2. 13.  Joel Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 2 Jul 1726 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1770.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Oct 1749; Elizabeth Burk. Issue: 1. John Clap (1750-1752) 2. Caleb Clap (1752-1812) 3. Joshua Clap (1752-1810) 4. Cate Clap (1753-____) 5. John Clap (1755-1757) 6. Nabby Clap (1757-____)
    • Military: Abt 1765; He served in the French and Indian War.

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 14.  Jerusha Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 14 May 1728 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Oct 1751; Ambrose Tower.


  4. 15.  Asahel Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 12 Mar 1729/30 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1760; Rebecca Baker. Issue: 1. Jonas Clap (1761-____) 2. Reuben Clap (1766-____) 3. Abigail Clap (c1767-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1761, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Married: Abt 1768; Elizabeth Gilbert. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Clap (1768-1842) 2. Uriah Clap (1769-____) 3. Joel Clap (1772-____) 4. Patience Clap (1774-1838)


  5. 16.  Ann Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 9 Feb 1732 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1756; _____ Knight.


  6. 17.  Mary Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 18 Nov 1733 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1753; William Muzzy. He was born in 1733 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died in 1830 in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Muzzy (c1760-____) 2. Sarah Muzzy (1769-1841)
    • Moved To: say 1800, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts


  7. 18.  John Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 24 Dec 1735 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jul 1736 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  8. 19.  Silas Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 17 Sep 1737 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Dec 1755 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 20.  Samuel Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 11 Dec 1755.

  10. 21.  Colonel Daniel Clap Descendancy chart to this point (8.John3, 3.John2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 10 Oct 1739 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1750; Daniel was a member of the First Provincial Congress of Massachusetts in 1774 from Rutland. While in Rutland he was a deacon in the church. He served as a colonel in the militia. Daniel spent the later part of his life in Worcester where he was the register of deeds for the county for more than 35 years. He had no children.
    • Married: 25 May 1767, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Muzzey.



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