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Henry H. Clapp

Gravemarker of Henry H. Clapp

• Father: George A. Clapp b. 10 Feb 1804, d. 20 Mar 1886
• Mother: Betsey Bartlett b. between 1803 - 1804, d. 13 Jul 1850

• Company: I

• Henry H. Clapp was born on 21 Jan 1844 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of George A. Clapp and Betsey Bartlett.
• On 13 Jul 1850 his mother, Betsey Clapp, died at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
• On 10 Oct 1850 Henry's widowed father, George A. Clapp, remarried to Susan Lord, 34, daughter of Joseph Lord and Susannah [--?--], at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for him and the first for her.
• Henry H. Clapp was enumerated in the household of George A. Clapp and Susan Lord in the 1860 US Federal Census on 4 Jul 1860 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Geo. Clapp, 56, shoemaker, b. CT
  Susan, 44, b. ME (step-mother)
  **Henry H., 16, b. MA
  Emma, 14, b. MA
  Lucina E., 7, b. MA
  Wm. A., 3, b. MA
  Patric Haley, 17, shoemaker, b. Ireland.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as shoemaker.
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  On 15 May 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 17 years, 3 months and 24 days old.
• On 22 Aug 1861, Horace Clapp, his brother, was enlisted in the 21st Massachusetts Infantry; he returned home in 1864.
• On 21 Oct 1861 Henry was taken prisoner at The Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times, listing his fellow prisoners, on 27 Oct 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Henry H. Clapp, as follows.
• On 30 Oct 1861 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Clapp was included among "The Killed Wounded and Missing of the Fifteenth Regiment," after Ball's Bluff.
• On 2 Nov 1861 at "The Webster Weekley Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Clapp was listed as a Company I casualty of Ball's Bluff.
• On 9 Nov 1861 Henry H. Clapp was mentioned in a report to the Webster Times, by F. Q. Robinson, concerning the aftermath of Ball's Bluff and reporting his status.
• On 20 Nov 1861 at "The Worcester Daily Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Henry H. Clapp was listed among the prisoners taken at Ball's Bluff.
• John Maley wrote a letter to The Webster Times on 29 Dec 1861 from Richmond, Virginia,, mentioning Henry H. Clapp, as follows: (Click icon to read.).
• On 15 Jan 1862 Henry H. Clapp was mentioned in the Worcester Spy (Volume 91 #3) as follows:
  There were 175 prisoners sent further south last week, two from our company, Sergeant Taft of Worcester, and Rufus Corbin of Webster. Geo.W. Lewis and Henry Clapp received letters from home today.
• On 7 Jul 1862, George A. Clapp, his brother, was enlisted in the 34th Massachusetts Infantry, rising eventually to Lieutenant, and returning home at the end of the war.
• On 17 Dec 1862, Henry was gained from prison.
• On 27 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  
  
• Henry also served in the 20th Massachusetts and Co. A of the 1st RI HA.
• Henry H. Clapp married Emma [--?--].
• Henry H. Clapp and Emma [--?--] were enumerated in the 1870 US Federal Census on 11 Jun 1870 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clapp, Henry H., 26, "laster", b. MA
  ---, Emma, 21, b. CT
  ---,Ella F., 5/12, b. MA (Dec).
• Before 1880 his daughter, Ella F. Clapp, died.
• Henry H. Clapp and Emma [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 22 Jun 1880 at Dudley, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clapp, Henry, 36, (no occupation given), b. MA
  ---, Emma, 35, wife, b. CT
  ---, George, 9, son, b. CT
  ---, Emma, 2, dau, b. CT.
• Henry H. Clapp made application for a veteran's pension on 15 Apr 1885, with application number 53794, but no certificate is recorded.
• He died on 13 Aug 1886 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of paralysis.
  "Henry Clapp of this town (Webster), late of Company I, 15th Massachusetts volunteers, died at the Insane Hospital at Worceser, Friday. The funeral took place Sunday, Aug. 15, in charge of Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, G. A. R." (Worcester Daily Spy, 16 Aug 1886)
  . He was 42 years, 6 months and 23 days old.
• He was buried in Aug 1886 at Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.
• An obituary for Henry H. Clapp was published on 20 Aug 1886 at "The Webster Times", Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Mr. Henry Clapp, late of Company I. 15th Massachusetts Volunteers, died of paralysis last Friday at the Insane Hospital in Worcester. His funeral took place Sunday at Putnam and Nathaniel Lyon Post 61, G. A. G., of this town, of which the deceased was a member, was conveyed to Putnam in Dandurand's bus and took charge of the services. Chaplain Pliny may conducted the burial. (Volume XXVIII # 25).
• Emma Clapp was enumerated as the widow of Henry H. Clapp, of the 15th Massachusetts, in the 1890 Veterans' Schedules of the US Federal Census in Jun 1890 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
• On 4 Jul 1907 Henry H. Clapp was included on the Civil War memorial at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, according to an article in the Webster Times. See the "Documents" section at the main website for an account of the festivities of dedication. (Click icon to view original listing of names on the monument.).

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2011

Owen Clapp

Owen Clapp

• Father: Paul Clapp b. 26 Jan 1791, d. 26 Dec 1852
• Mother: Lydia Bates b. about 1805, d. 5 May 1844

• Company: F

• Owen Clapp was born on 22 Mar 1833 at South Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, son of Paul Clapp and Lydia Bates.
• On 5 May 1844 his mother, Lydia Bates, died at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• On 14 Jul 1844 Owen's widowed father, Paul Clapp, remarried to Sarah Porter, 53, at Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• Owen Clapp was enumerated in the household of Paul Clapp and Sarah Porter in the 1850 US Federal Census on 3 Sep 1850 at South Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as follows:
  Paul Clapp, 60, blacksmith, $900 in realestate, b. MA as were all
  Sarah, 58
  Oris, 21, clerk
  **Owen, 17.
• On 17 Nov 1855 Owen Clapp, 22, married Cordelia Ann Sherman, 19, daughter of Stephen Sherman and Sylvia Damon, at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• Owen Clapp and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 12 Jul 1860 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where he is a housewright, with assets of $100.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Owen gave his occupation as butcher.
• In 1862 Owen was living at South Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
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  On 11 Aug 1862 Owen mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 4 months and 20 days old.
• On 20 Sep 1862 Owen was promoted to Corporal.
• On 1 Nov 1863 Owen was promoted to Sergeant.
• In 1864 Owen Clapp was wounded at a place unspecified in the MASSCW.
• On 28 Jul 1864 Owen ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts having fulfilled his term of service under the terms of G. O. 28, by which men enlisted for the remainder of the term of service of the orginal members of the regiment.
  
  
• After 1865, at Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Owen was a member of the David A. Russell Post # 78, GAR.
  
• He and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 12 Jun 1880 at South Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  Clapp, Owen, 47, carpenter, b. MA (as were all in the household)
  ---, Cordelia A., 43, wife
  ---, Emma J., 23, daur, single, works in ??
  ---, Lizzie W., 22, daur, single
  ---, Osen H., 19, son, works in boot shop
  ---, Eldon S., 13, son
  Blondin, Charles, 27, boarder, single, runs McKay ??
  Montague, John, 27, boarder, works in boot and shoe fac (his future son-in-law)
  Bailey, Theodore, 22, boarder,
  Groves, Henry, 28, boarder, married, works in boot and shoe factory
  ---, Jennie F., 27, boarder.
• On 12 Sep 1880 Owen's daughter, Lizzie Waterman Clapp married John Henry Montague at South Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
• Between 1889 - 1890 Owen was living at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter, living at 232 Warren Avenue in 1889 and by 1890, they had moved to 80 Winthrop.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company F.
• He made application at Massachusetts for a veteran's pension on 4 Aug 1890, and received certificate number 626210.
• He and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 5 Jun 1900 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, as:
  Owen Clapp, head, b. Mar 1833, married 45 years, he's a fruit peddler, out of work 5 months in the last year, they live in a rented home
  Cordelia A., wife, b. Jan 1836, of her 4 children, all are still living.
• On 21 Oct 1903 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Owen Clapp attended the 37th annual regimental reunion with some eighty other veterans.
• He and Cordelia Ann Sherman were enumerated in the 1920 US Federal Census on 5 Jan 1920 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, where their daughter, Emma, is living with them.
• On 13 Apr 1921 Cordelia Ann Sherman, his wife, died at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 85.
• Owen Clapp died on 7 Dec 1928 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He was 95 years, 8 months and 15 days old.
• He was buried in Dec 1928 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
• Descendant(s): Linda Viprino
  Lonnie Wick
  Marilyn Lonergan
  Gladys Mae Clapp, D. A. R., deceased
  Harold Sherman Lonergan, Maj., U. S. M. C., deceased 1969.
• Credits: Dana C. Weekes, deceased, a descendant who kindly provided the portrait photo.

• Last Edited: 31 May 2010

Philo Clapp

• Company: 1_SS

• Philo Clapp was born on 18 Jun 1806 at Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
• From The Vermont Gazette, 24 July 1832,
  PUMPS. The subscriber would inform the inhabitants of this vicinity, that he is in readiness to furnish PUMPS for wells, cisterns, or farm yards &c. and warrant them to do as good execution as any of the same size in the State. He will furnish Force Pumps that will discharge 40 gallons of water per minute with the strength of one man, and Suction Pumps, with the same power that will deliver 30 galls per minute. He hopes by his long experience to merit the patronage of an enlightened public. PHILO CLAPP. Arlington (VT), July 11, 1832.
• In 1862 Philo was living at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• At the time of his enlistment, Philo gave his occupation as Pump Maker.
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  On 20 Sep 1862 Philo Clapp mustered into service with the 1st Company Massachusetts Sharpshooters. He was 56 years, 3 months and 2 days old.
• On 6 Feb 1863 Philo ended military service with the 1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, by discharge for disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension on 2 May 1877, and received certificate number 181000.
• He died on 18 Apr 1886 at Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of diabetes. He was 79 years and 10 months old.
• He was buried in Apr 1886 at Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

• Last Edited: 27 Mar 2011

Richard E. Clapper

• Father: Michael Clapper b. between 1801 - 1802, d. 28 Jun 1860
• Mother: Anna Shepard b. between 1812 - 1813, d. 9 Jan 1881

• Company: G

• Richard E. Clapper was born in Jul 1832 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, son of Michael Clapper and Anna Shepard.
• Richard E. Clapper was enumerated in the household of Michael Clapper and Anna Shepard in the 1850 US Federal Census on 8 Oct 1850 at Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont, as:
  Michael Clapper, 48, b. Canada
  Anna, 37, b. Canada
  Rachel, 21, b. VT (as were all the children)
  **Richard, 18
  Lucy, 12
  Clark, 8
  Marrel, 6 (m.)
  Harrison, 5
  Jane, 4
  Caroline, 3
  Sarah, 1.
• Between 1853 - 1854 Richard E. Clapper married Carrie S. [--?--]
• On 28 Jun 1860 his father, Michael Clapper, died.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Richard gave his occupation as gunsmith.
  
• In 1862 Richard was living at Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 21 Aug 1862 Richard mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 30 years and 1 month old.
• On 31 Dec 1862 Richard ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by discharge due to disability.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in Aug 1864, and received certificate number 33235.
• He and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 7 Jun 1880 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, as:
  Clapper, Rich. E., 47, carpenter, b. VT (of NY parents)
  ---, Carrie, 45, wife, b. VT (has spinal complaint)
  ---, Eva, 13, dau, b. VT.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 8 Jun 1900 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, as:
  Clapper, Richard, head, b. July 1832, 67, married 46 years, b. VT
  ---, Carrie, wife, b. Mar 1835, 65, one of her three children is still living, b. VT.
• Richard E. Clapper and Carrie S. [--?--] were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 16 Apr 1910 at Alden, Erie County, New York, as:
  Clapper, Richard E., head, 76, first marriage 56 years, b. VT, own income
  ---, Carrie S., wife, 75, all her children are deceased.
• Before 1914 Carrie S. [--?--], his wife, died.
• On 9 Jan 1914, at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Richard was admitted.
• He died on 22 Jan 1914 at National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Bath, Steuben County, New York. He was 81 years and 6 months old.
• In 1915 Richard E. Clapp was included on the roster of of Millbury men in the 15th Massachusetts Infantry in the Centennial History of Millbury Massachusetts, pages 164 to 166.

• Last Edited: 11 Feb 2011

Benjamin F. Clark

• Father: Benjamin F. Clark b. 11 Dec 1811, d. 2 Oct 1859
• Mother: Mariah Choate b. 11 Mar 1819, d. 6 Mar 1883

• Company: B

• Benjamin F. Clark was born on 26 Jun 1843 at Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, son of Benjamin F. Clark and Mariah Choate.
• Benjamin F. Clark was enumerated in the household of Benjamin F. Clark and Mariah Choate in the 1850 US Federal Census on 28 Aug 1850 at Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, possibly as:
  Benjamin Clark, 39, farmer, b. MA
  Mariah, 32, b. PA
  Ellen M., 10, b. MA
  **Benjamin F., 7, b. MA
  Clara J., 5, b. MA
  John Boit, 45, farmer, b. MA.
• On 2 Oct 1859 his father, Benjamin F. Clark, died at Massachusetts at age 47.
• At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, Benjamin gave his occupation as machinist.
• In 1861 Benjamin was living at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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  On 12 Jul 1861 Benjamin mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 18 years and 16 days old.
• On 17 Sep 1862 Benjamin F. Clark was wounded at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, in the head.
• On 28 Nov 1862 Benjamin ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia, due to disability from wounds received in action.
  
  
• He made application for a veteran's pension in 1862, and received certificate number 1758.
• On 19 Jul 1866 Benjamin F. Clark, 23, married Annie M. Norton.
• Benjamin F. Clark and Annie M. Norton were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census on 15 Jun 1880 at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as:
  Clark, Benjamin F., 57, works in ??, b. MA
  ---, Annie M. 38, wife, b. NH
  ---, Mabel M., 10, dau, b. MA
  ---, Charlotte A., 4, dau, b. NH
  ---, Benjamin F., 1, son b. NH.
• In Jun 1886 Benjamin was living at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
• In Jun 1886 Benjamin F. Clark took part in the regimental reunion Excursion to the Battle-Fields of Gettysburg, PA., Antietam, MD., Ball's Bluff, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company B, noting that he lost an eye at Antietam.
• Before 1894 Annie M. Norton, his wife, died.
• On 18 Sep 1894 Benjamin F. Clark, 51, married Sarah A. Russell, 41, at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a second marriage for both.
• On 11 May 1898 at "The Fitchburg Sentinel", Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Benjamin F. Clark was mentioned in an article as an original member of the Fitchburg Fusiliers. (click icon to read article).
• He and Sarah A. Russell were enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 21 Apr 1910 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, showing that it is the second marriage for both, and she has no children.
• Benjamin F. Clark died on 2 Oct 1916 at Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was 73 years, 3 months and 6 days old.
• On 10 Nov 1916 Sarah A. Russell received a pension to surviving family member in Massachusetts based on Benjamin's service; his wife, received certificate number 826384.

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009