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Re: Claphams, Liverpool

diggersmum1 — 2012-02-16 23:34:26Z

Hi ,
My 2nd great grand father was a Clapham from Liverpool , he decended from 3 generations of butchers. His father was also Thomas... the same one? I've been researching this part of my family for years , i'm trying to find evidence of being master butchers...

Regards

Karen Grant

Re: Scotland - Clapham/Clephan/Clephane connection?

brettclapham — 2012-02-05 13:27:30Z

Hi there, we are a branch of the Clapham family who immigrated from Scotland to Australia with the arrival of my grandfather, Andrew C Clapham and his brother Thomas L Clapham in 1927. They came to Australia apart of the Big Brother movement to help children of the soldiers who died in war. Their father, Matthew Clapham died during WWI in 1918. He was born in 1879 and was married to Jane Houston. There is still a large part of our relatives in Scotland, which unfortunately I do not know much about, as only 2 of the brothers came out to Australia. Don't know if this would be any help?

Re: CLAPHAM family from Nebraska to California

KSimpson8841 — 2012-01-23 23:40:04Z

Mehitable Cunningham was my ggrandmother. I have been researching the Cunningham family and have lots of information on all the children of Prudence and Mathew. Unfortunately, haven't been able determine Mathew's parents - possibly they are William Lowie or Louis and Alida (I have copies of funeral cards with those names)
Which branch of the Cunningham do you descend?

Doris was born July 31, 1915 at Gordon, NE, died August 15, 2006 at Scottsdale, AZ. She married Karl (Ken) Edward Nielsen in 1945 at Lake Tahoe, NV. He ws born August 3, 1923, served in the US Navy during WWII, lived at Richmond, CA for several years, moved to Seattle. Karl died May 14, 2001 at Scotsdale, AZ. Burial was in the National Memorial Cemetery fo Arizona at Phoenix. The obit for Doris was published in the Arizona Republic on August 20, 2006: Doris Eileen Nielsen was born on July 31, 1915, in Gordon Nebraska, and passed away on August 15, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The youngest of three siblings, she had two older brothers.
She was a bookkeeper during World War II, and continued working until she was 65. Doris married Karl Edward Nielsen (Ken) in 1945 in Lake Tahoe, NV. Ken and Doris moved from Seattle to the Valley in 1990, where they enjoyed their remaining years together in retirement. Known as a loving wife, mother and a treasured friend, everyone affectionately referred to Doris as "Mom". She is survived by one daughter, Markie Nielsen of Scottsdale, AZ and one granddog "Hope". (In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Arizona Humane Society.) Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker's Garden Chapel 480-964-8686.

Re: CLAPHAM family from Nebraska to California

KSimpson8841 — 2012-01-23 23:36:06Z

Mehitable Cunningham was my ggrandmother. I have been researching the Cunningham family and have lots of information on all the children of Prudence and Mathew.
Which branch of the Cunningham do you descend? We had a Bailey-Cunningham family reunion at Platteville, WI in July 2007 and plan to have another reunion soon, but haven't decided on the location or date.

Doris was born July 31, 1915 at Gordon, NE, died August 15, 2006 at Scottsdale, AZ. She married Karl (Ken) Edward Nielsen in 1945 at Lake Tahoe, NV. He ws born August 3, 1923, served in the US Navy during WWII, lived at Richmond, CA for several years, moved to Seattle. Karl died May 14, 2001 at Scotsdale, AZ. Burial wa sin the National Memorial Cemetery fo Arizona at Phoenix. The obit for Doris was published in the Arizona Republic on August 20, 2006: Doris Eileen Nielsen was born on July 31, 1915, in Gordon Nebraska, and passed away on August 15, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The youngest of three siblings, she had two older brothers.
She was a bookkeeper during World War II, and continued working until she was 65. Doris married Karl Edward Nielsen (Ken) in 1945 in Lake Tahoe, NV. Ken and Doris moved from Seattle to the Valley in 1990, where they enjoyed their remaining years together in retirement. Known as a loving wife, mother and a treasured friend, everyone affectionately referred to Doris as "Mom". She is survived by one daughter, Markie Nielsen of Scottsdale, AZ and one granddog "Hope". (In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Arizona Humane Society.) Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Bunker's Garden Chapel 480-964-8686.

Re: CLAPHAM family from Nebraska to California

debbasue52761 — 2012-01-23 22:28:46Z

Do you have any info on Doris Clapham by any chance? I am researching the Cunningham line that begins with Mathew and Prudence..most of them were in Nebraska..but some strayed into Minnesota, Wisconsin,Arizona and California..If you have any info on this line and would like to share it..it would be greatly appreciated..Thanks much..Deb Cunningham

Re: CLAPHAM family from Nebraska to California

debbasue52761 — 2012-01-23 22:28:18Z

Re: CLAPHAM/CRANE/BUCK

1_thesheppards — 2011-12-30 14:51:02Z

Hiya - I'm a Clapham from Christchurch - don't know James, but wondering if you have or need info on the Christchurch family?

Re: CLAPHAM/CRANE/BUCK

iclapham — 2011-11-11 21:33:38Z

Kylie

Not sure if you are still around or researching, but am interested in the origins of James Lambert CLAPHAM, plus his family in NZ.

I am not related but am putting together info on the different CLAPHAM families in NZ.

Ian Clapham

Re: Claphams of Yorkshire

cgclapham — 2011-08-04 10:04:39Z

Hi I believe Henry Clapham, Elijah Claphams father was one of the brothers of William Clapham (1807 - 1867) who I am a descendant of. Their father being Henry Clapham B 1774 in Kildwick. I would be interested in contacting you, or others to compare information. Martin Clapham

Clephan

LynneFulton52 — 2011-06-11 19:12:22Z

Hi Judith,

My tree is on Genes, so if you can contact through their message system I'll give you access to my tree.

Kind regards
Lynne

Jasper Clephan

LynneFulton52 — 2011-05-29 05:49:35Z

Hi Judith,
My tree isn't live on Genes yet. I'll let you know as soon as it is!

Kind regards
Lynne

Re: Scotland - Clapham/Clephan/Clephane connection?

judith1880 — 2011-05-28 20:09:48Z

Hi Lynne

Yes I'm with Genes reunited. I'd be pleased to see what information you have. I have a copy of Jasper's will, also have seen the death registry entries for Jasper and James (I think from memory). Haven't been able to get much further back than an entry regarding their father - on their baptist records I think. Can you go further back with their parents?

Kind regards, Judith

Re: Scotland - Clapham/Clephan/Clephane connection?

LynneFulton52 — 2011-05-28 17:50:15Z

Hi Judith,
Just been scanning the message board for some information on the Clephans. James Clephan (parents Jasper and Mary) is my direct ancestor and I have some paperwork from his brother Jasper who was last living in Portwilliam.
I'd be happy to share any information with you. Are you registered with Genes reunited?

Regards
Lynne

Re: Claphams and Burnleys of Batley

lillianclapham — 2010-10-21 22:07:52Z

Hi, I have been searching my family tree and it has lead to Herbert and Matilda Clapham who came to NZ in 1845 with the two sons you mentioned. They then had two more one dying 6 months then had my great grand father John James Herbert Clapham. There is another Herbert Clapham who came to NZ with his uncle John Clapham who you mentioned but he is not related to the Herbert Clapham you mentioned (I was mistakened of this also) The Herbert who came with Matilda was a Tailor.

Re: Claphams of Yorkshire

ponygirl771 — 2010-09-02 21:55:21Z

My grandfather was Randolph Crawford Clapham and he was from Redcar in Cleveland. He died in 1990.

Re: Daniel Clapham

bell_pc — 2010-08-07 06:00:51Z

Hi Chris,
The only thing I know about Daniel is that he was born about 1750 (I don't know where) but he married a Sarah----
and had four daughters Jane 1785, Elizabeth 1787, Ann Marie 1789(who is my ggg grandmother) and Hannah 1794. They were christened in St Mary Magdalene church in Woolwich. I have no record of Daniel and Sarah's wedding nor when Daniel died. Sarah died in 1826. If you can trace Daniel back in your family I would love to hear from you.
Colleen Bell

Re: Daniel Clapham

chrisgarr — 2010-08-06 13:10:05Z

hI my name is Chris l am GRANDAUGHTER OF Isabella Stevenson
and Stainsby Garraway Isabella was born at Rothbury Northumberland May 1897 her parents were Ellen Jones born 1872 county Durham her father was James Stevenson born Hexham 1869 Northumberland uk Ellens parents were Augusta Clapham born Whitworth Northumberland born 1853 and she married Samuel Jones 1853 Breirly hill Stafford West Midlands does any of this link up whith your family if so l would love to hear from you phillipspndy@aol.com

OBIT Clapham Joseph husband of Emma Ludden Philadelphia New York

SueAnnRobson — 2010-06-11 13:28:53Z

From The Philadelphia Inquirer dated eartly May 1944:

CLAPHAM. - On May 8, 1944. JOSEPH husband of Emma L Ludden Clapham. Services for relatives and friends on Wed at 8 P.M. at his home 709 64th Ave Oak Lane. Interment at Albany, N.Y. Friends may call Wed after 3 P.M.

Re: I am also a "Clapham" from West Yorkshire

jamesabooth — 2010-05-13 22:44:49Z

Any clapham's from West Yorkshire around?

George CLAPHAM 1764-?? Kirkgate Leeds

iclapham — 2010-05-05 08:09:17Z

I have been looking for a few years for the wife of George CLAPHAM of Kirkgate, Leeds, Yorkshire, and therefore the mother of his children. He was born 1764 at Leeds, baptised at Leeds St Peter on 14 Jan 1765, the son of Charles and Alice (nee PARKINSON). Have checked all the various online sources that I could find for a marriage but have had no luck.

George had eleven children baptised at Leeds St Peter from 1791 to 1807, but their mother's name was not recorded in the register for some reason. The mother was not recorded on all the baptisms there for this period, not just the CLAPHAMs.

We suspect George's wife might have been Ellen or Eleanor STUART/STEWART/STEWARD, as a couple of the children baptised to George have this surname as a second name. Plus also they used another surname as a second name with another of their children. There were STUART/STEWART/STEWARDs in the Leeds area at the time, from records on the IGI.

There appears to be no other George CLAPHAM having children in the area at the time so believe the following to be all of his children. The info was extracted from the film of the Leeds St Peter baptism registers.

John Stuart CLAPHAM baptised 10 Mar 1791
Mary CLAPHAM baptised 13 Sep 1792 married William SERVANT 1830 died 1867
Charles CLAPHAM baptised 8 Jan 1794
Joseph CLAPHAM baptised 8 Oct 1795 born 6 Aug 1795
Elizabeth CLAPHAM baptised 1 Jun 1797
Alice CLAPHAM baptised 17 Mar 1799
Hannah CLAPHAM baptised 31 Jul 1800
Ann CLAPHAM baptised 31 Jan 1802
Sarah CLAPHAM baptised 7 Aug 1806 born 24 Nov 1803
George Parkinson CLAPHAM baptised 7 Aug 1806 born 30 Jul 1805
Eleanor Steward (Ellen Stuart) CLAPHAM baptised 18 May 1810 born 23 Sep 1807, married William DUCKETT 1846 died 1896

Joseph born 1795 was my direct ancestor. Sometime in his early twenties he went to London, and was married there on 18 Apr 1819 to Sarah Susannah TOMLIENS. In October 1841 they came out to New Zealand. He died in 1857, which is prior to the parents names being included on New Zealand death certificates. His death notice in the newspaper, and his headstone, both state he was 'late of Leeds'. We know this is the correct family because of the names given by Joseph and Sarah to their children.

Sarah Ann
George Parkinson
Ellen
William Thomas
Thomas Henry
Elizabeth
Joseph Charles

I did find a will for a Charles CLAPHAM from Kirkgate, but it is the wrong one, and so far have not found one for a George. There is no sign of him on the 1841 census that I can see, or anyone that looks like any of his sons, other than Joseph, who we know was in Wilson St, London.

From the NBI I found that George Parkinson CLAPHAM was buried at Leeds St Peter on 18 Aug 1824 aged 18, and possibly his sister Sarah was buried on 9 Jul 1820 aged 16. Have not found what happened to any of the other children.

Hoping that there is someone out there with better Yorkshire knowledge who can track down this elusive lady and her husband and other children.

Ian C

Re: Eleanor Steward CLAPHAM 1807-??

iclapham — 2010-04-28 09:47:04Z

Ellen Stuart CLAPHAM married William DUCKETT at Leeds in Dec qtr 1846. Can't find them in 1851, but she appears in 1861 with her eldest sister, and in 1871, 1881, and 1891 with her niece in Leeds.

Ellen Stuart DUCKETT died in 1896.

Ian C

Re: I am also a "Clapham" from West Yorkshire

jamesabooth — 2010-04-23 18:54:36Z

Hello,
Nicholas, I am wondering if you are still active on this board, and if so, do you have any information still on the Clapham family. Elizabeth Clapham who married James Booth in 1830 at wakefield are my great-great-great-great grandparents.

Re: Tapsells of Cudham Kent

ron1u0hq4iuvrrjud8ued9mqnufav9p2 — 2010-03-28 01:40:58Z

Lynda
Could you email me direct ron@ronclapham.com.au
Ron Clapham

Re: Claphams in Northampton, York, Bedford and London

ClaphamT — 2009-10-20 17:00:40Z

My family lived in Finedon for many years. My cousin has reseached the family quite extensively. My direct ancestor was Job Clapham. My grandfather was called Elisha Ringrose Clapham, the middle name of Ringrose was the surname of one of my ancestors who married a Lettica Ringrose so it was used for many years as a middle name for an eldest son. My grandfather ended up living in Burton Latimer Northamptonshire and married Emily Cox. They then moved to Irchester Northamptonshire. 2 of their ten children still there as do many of my cousins and second cousins. My father was Sidney Clapham who was General Secretary for the Boot and Shoe union NUFLAT (National Union of Footwear Leather and Allied TRades) now KLAT. If I can help any further please let me know.

Daniel Clapham

bell_pc — 2009-10-10 05:04:09Z

I am trying to find a Daniel Clapham who married Sarah(surname unknown). They married around 1783 and lived in Woolwich. They had four daughters - Jane c 1785 - Elizabeth c. 1787 - Ann Marie c.1789 - Hannah c.1794
All girls were baptised at St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich. I have not been able to find a marriage certificate which makes me think they were married elsewhere.
Does anyone have a Daniel in their Clapham family?
Colleen Bell

Re: Matthew Clapham

CliffCarson45 — 2009-08-19 16:33:48Z

I have just received May Clapham's wedding certificate. She was married to Edward John Tickner on 16 April 1918 in Bangalore and her father was Matthew Clapham (deceased), Inspector of schools. Must be the same. Would you please contact me directly by email clcarson1@cogeco.ca. Cliff

Re: Matthew Clapham

CliffCarson45 — 2009-08-05 22:47:25Z

My great uncle Private Edward John Tickner married May Clapham at Holy Trinity Church in Bangalore, India on 16 April 1918. She apparently was a spinster school teacher, He was a soldier with the Roytal Sussex regiment. He subsequently served in Ireland and eventually livind around Brighton, Sussex. Please let me know if this fits with any of your research.
Cliff Carson, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Re: 82nd Annual Clapham Reunion

top2830 — 2009-06-29 04:11:35Z

Do you still have this reunion? I am the grand-daughter of Rachel Clapham who was born to William and Sarah Clapham in Westerman, Ohio, in 1883. Maybe it is Westerville instead of Westerman.

Re: William Clapham

top2830 — 2009-06-29 04:04:00Z

If your Thomas Henry Clapham was born September 17, 1875, and was married to Martha Justice then he is the brother of my grandmother, Rachel Clapham.

Re: William Clapham

top2830 — 2009-06-29 03:47:00Z

This is my great-grandfather. He was married under the name John Clark.

Sarah Clapham b1783

barbara_jordon — 2009-04-19 21:30:09Z

I'm looking for information on a Sarah Clapman b 1783-parents F-James Clapham b 1752=M -Sarah Bradley b 1754-Hopefully she is the Sarah Clapham who married John Groom in 1805 St George Hanover Square if so she is my 3x great granfmother on my fathers side.

George Clapham Born c1782/6 Crick Northampton

debblox — 2009-04-08 10:51:21Z

Can anyone help? Researching my Clapham ancestors. George Clapham - married to Harriot, and son William born c1813 possibly in Hampshire. No connection with Yorkshire Claphams as far as I know, and William lived in St Sepulchres, w.London in later years.
ring any bells with anyone at all? Thankyou

Re: Claphams from Lincolnshire

mclapham47 — 2009-03-20 02:35:38Z

Hi Janet,

Thomas Clapham is one of my ancestors (5x great grandfather). I'd be happy to share information with you or your cousin, at mclapham@ucsc.edu.

Cheers

Matthew

Death of Mr. Duane Jasper Clapham in India

davwayell — 2009-02-21 04:50:50Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Duane Jasper Clapham, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Clapham died in India on April 17, 1942.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Claphams from Lincolnshire

janpowell69 — 2009-02-13 23:33:31Z

Hi Matthew,
I & a second cousin have Clapham ancestry from Hackthorne & Horncastle. He has much more on the family than I have but as he only uses Ancestry at a library can't contact you directly. If you come back to me I can get you both in contact. I know I have a Thomas Clapham married Phoebe Key in Hackthorne in 1780 but Paul has much more,
Regards,
Janet

Eleanor Steward CLAPHAM 1807-??

iclapham — 2009-01-07 21:08:46Z

Eleanor Steward CLAPHAM was born at Kirkgate, Leeds, 23 Sep 1807, and baptised at Leeds Saint Peter on 18 May 1810.

Only her father's name is recorded in the baptism register, George CLAPHAM of Kirkgate.

Has anyone come across Eleanor in any other records, marriage, burial, census, ??

Trying to find her mother's name. Suspect it might be Ellen or Eleanor STEWART/STUART as Eleanor Steward CLAPHAM had an elder brother John Stuart CLAPHAM, born 1791. Nothing on the IGI, but there are Eleanor STEWART/STUARTS in Yorkshire, although I suspect George and ?? did not marry in Yorkshire. There is a John STUART marrying at Leeds Saint Peter in 1764 which is a possibility.

Ian Clapham

Re: Claphams in Northampton, York, Bedford and London

d4vem4rtin — 2008-11-11 08:51:00Z

Hi any chance that anyone can forward me any details they have of the Clapham family tree from finedon. My grand parents Kenneth and and Irene clapham came from finedon and apart from a few local maps its hard to find any info.

thanks
Dave

d4vem4rtin@yahoo.com

Re: Claphams from Lincolnshire

mclapham47 — 2008-10-24 00:45:44Z

Most of my Clapham ancestors come from Lincolnshire, Horncastle or Hackthorne in particular. The Lincolnshire branch doesn't seem to be as widespread as Claphams from Yorkshire. I posted my tree (although most of the pre 1850 information is someone else's work) here http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/pedigree.aspx?tid=3540967, but the birthplace didn't seem to upload from my file and I didn't have time to manually edit things. If you know the name (and birthdate, ideally) of one of your Lincolnshire ancestors I can check to see if there is a match.

Cheers,

Matthew

Re: Connecting all links

iclapham — 2008-09-25 20:15:32Z

Kelly

Have been in touch before regarding Charles Clapham and Alice Parkinson who married in Leeds in 1764.

Any further along with your research back this far.

Ian Clapham

Re: Connecting all links

cyokeeffe — 2008-09-23 13:52:07Z

You're right! I did some further research into my Clapham's and sure enough they are from Yorkshire. John Clapham was not born in Ireland, but his wife Martha Wallwork was (one of the censuses was wrong). John's father was Abraham Clapham, born in Hunslet, Yorkshire around 1785. Abraham was married to Elizabeth Priestley (married 1 Mar 1813 at St Peter, Huddersfield, Yorks). I have a little more information about them somewhere, but I have been tearing the house apart lately and haven't found it yet. Abraham's other children were James, Joseph and Emanuel.

Hello!

melanieclapham — 2008-09-22 18:58:46Z

I would like to introduce myself, I'm Melanie Clapham and I'm certain I originate from the HENRY THOMAS FORD line.
My Grandmother, Ilene Clapham drew up a family tree which I am searching the house for. I'm not sure of her parents but she was married to Ian Charles Clapham whos mother was Rita Clapham, they had a large family, including Katie (still in Bristol, Isobel emigrated to the US, Andrew who also emigrated to the US, Iain Charles currently living in Bedfordshire, and one other that I can't remember the name of. They spent their married life in Bristol nr Yate, where my Grandfather worked for BAE, he worked on Concorde and the first Harrier jets and he helped to develop vertical take off.
I do wonder whether Henry FORD could be related somewhat to FORD motor Cars??
When I dig out the family tree I will publish it online and I think it will really help to clear the missing connections up.
Mel

Re: Connecting all links

melanieclapham — 2008-09-22 18:56:50Z

I would like to introduce myself, I'm Melanie Clapham and I'm certain I originate from the HENRY THOMAS FORD line.
My Grandmother, Ilene Clapham drew up a family tree which I am searching the house for. I'm not sure of her parents but she was married to Ian Charles Clapham whos mother was Rita Clapham, they had a large family, including Katie (still in Bristol, Isobel emigrated to the US, Andrew who also emigrated to the US, Iain Charles currently living in Bedfordshire, and one other that I can't remember the name of. They spent their married life in Bristol nr Yate, where my Grandfather worked for BAE, he worked on Concorde and the first Harrier jets and he helped to develop vertical take off.
I do wonder whether Henry Ford could be related somewhat to FORD motor Cars??
When I dig out the family tree I will publish it online and I think it will really help to clear the missing connections up.
Mel

Claphams from Lincolnshire

catherinejclapham — 2008-09-16 21:48:16Z

Would like to know if anyone has any information about claphams in lincolnshire. I have found my family come from there and would like as much info as possible

Re: Lloyd CLAPHAM

greg1smr8mvlt4shee8v29k8qjv11ie46 — 2008-09-15 02:03:14Z

I have a photo of Lloyd D. Clapham, from a Knights of Phythias (Whitley County, Indiana) composite membership photo collection. We were searching for information about him and came across your post.

Re: Claphams in Northampton, York, Bedford and London

ClaphamT — 2008-09-08 13:40:11Z

My branch of the family lived in Finedon at one stage. I'm pretty sure Avis & Job Clapham rings a bell with me. I'll check family tree and get back to you.

Re: Joseph Clapham

DebbieMcKenna1960 — 2008-06-20 09:28:48Z

Hi
Just wondering whether you have any connection to theClaphams of Otley YOrkshire England. My greatgreat grandfather was James Clapham born about 1818 who had a daughter named Mary Clapham?
I know it would be a fluke if you knew of this branch of Claphams but you neverknow.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,

Debbie

Re: Joseph Clapham

DebbieMcKenna1960 — 2008-06-20 09:27:30Z

Re: Claphams in Northampton, York, Bedford and London

intrepid195 — 2008-05-14 06:50:13Z

I have a Thomas Clapham born 1757 son of etc ... going back to 1510. Nothing on Thomas who was the brother of George in my ancertrial line, both sons of Thomas b1722 md Sarah Jeffery.

Re: Tapsells of Cudham Kent

ptapsell65 — 2008-05-10 22:54:20Z

i am peter tapsell grandson of tapsell the builder of
konckholt i had a uncle derek tapsell the school caretaker
who died in the seventies
i am trying trace my only living ? relation pamela cross
whos father was john cross from knockholt and mother was
daphne alexandra from dunton green .
pamela was born in approx 1955 at fort halstead. i now live in a village in cornwall also here was lady from pratts bottom called dianne morgan. i would appricate any infomation my e-mail address is p.tapsell65@hotmail.co.uk

Re: wants to find other claphams

rowson54 — 2008-04-14 01:49:50Z

I was born Janet Doris Clapham in North Wales in 1954.
My father's name was Robert Clapham but don't know much about any of his family. As far as I know he was born 23.9.1926 in Yorkshire I think. I also, like you would like to know more information about the Claphams to make up a family tree.