Clapperton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

http://www.newcumnock.net/default.cfm

ian_houston1 — 2012-05-15 19:32:56Z

http://www.newcumnock.net/default.cfm

This page has information about New Cumnock past and present. With old school photos.

You can do a search and you may find more third cousins in New Cumnock.

Off the top of my head that could be more than 20. With even more if you count the fifth and 6th cousins.

Re: John Clapperton/Mary Hutchison - New Cumnock, Ayrshire

ian_houston1 — 2012-05-15 15:04:38Z

Hi Phillip

Two families in my street in New Cumnock were called Clapperton.
Tom and John are now dead( same generation as my father George)
The son of John is a police inspector called Andrew. He is in a triathlon club and you can get his email from this web page

http://www.ayrodynamic.co.uk/contacts.htm

Hope this helps. I think Andrew's father and my father were 2nd cousins.

Next time I'm in New Cumnock I'll take some photographs and send them.

Some of the headstones may have useful information for your search back into the Clapperton line.

Ian

Others related to you

ian_houston1 — 2012-05-15 15:00:34Z

Re: John Clapperton/Mary Hutchison - New Cumnock, Ayrshire

PhilipClapperton — 2012-05-14 22:44:10Z

Hi Ian,
I believe we are of the same generation making us third cousins. Exciting for me to make contact with a Clapperton descendent in Scotland. (My first!) Your namesake, your grandfather, his mother Marion Clapperton (your great grandmother) was the sister to my great grandfather John Clapperton. So our common ancestors would then be Marion's and John's parents (our great great grandparents) - John Clapperton and Mary Hutchison. Mary Hutchison was from Dalmellington and John was from Thornhill but they settled in New Cumnock. It was my great grandfather John (Marion's brother) who immigrated in 1881. I am trying to create my tree, with all its branches and twigs, from our great great grandparents. I know nothing of the Houston's other than Marion Clapperton's marriage to George Houston in 1853.

Re: William Clapperton, 83, of Kennedy,

PhilipClapperton — 2012-05-12 12:55:55Z

This is my cousin.

Re: John Clapperton/Mary Hutchison - New Cumnock, Ayrshire

PhilipClapperton — 2012-05-11 20:32:41Z

Hello Bobby! My apologies for not replying sooner. Just now became aware of this posting. I haven't had a chance to reconcile the information you provided with what I have but am very thankful you provided it. (I am still at work but wanted to reply to this post as soon as I discovered it). I will check out your website (although I believe I already have). The posting you tried to respond to was probably my younger brother, Andrew (another one!), who also happens to be a "soccer" coach at his school in New Jersey. I think he told me he had visited your site. Funny, I found a youtube video featuring a David Clapperton from New Cumnock not too long ago. Had me in stitches laughing so hard. Apparently he was drunk and he keeps singing "one David Clapperton, there's only one David Clapperton...one David Claaaaaaaaaaperton, there's only one David Clapperton!" Obnoxious but had me laughing. Not sure if he plays with Glenafton any more or if he moved on to another team. I am excited to learn that there are still some Clapperton's around. My ancestors were all coal miners and continued to be in the US for at least a generation or two. I was under the impression that New Cumnock had fallen on hard times and that folks were moving away. I am looking forward to a visit hopefully around this time next year.

Re: John Clapperton/Mary Hutchison - New Cumnock, Ayrshire

ian_houston1 — 2012-05-11 19:55:52Z

Hi Phillip

I am John Clapperton Houston formerly of New Cumnock. Could be your great grandfather is my great great grandfather. My father was called George after his grand father and me called john after my grandfather.

I have a cousin who did the Houston family tree and most still lived in the new Cumnock area.

I have a book with my grandfather's signature and also that of his aunt Elizabeth Reid. Could be you have one of these books from the original set.
Goldsmith's animated nature.

Andrew,Tom and John are still pupular first names for clapperton boys in New Cumnock.

John( but known as Ian)

Thomas Clapperton

Canada_Limey — 2012-04-11 23:54:01Z

I'm looking for any info on a Thomas Clapperton born abt 1862 in Galashiels. He married a Julia Beauchamp in 1899 in Lambeth, London. They had 4 children, Robert, Mabel, Henry & Norman and lived in and around the London area for sometime. I would also like to find out more information on the children. Can anyone help?

Thanks!
Julie

William Clapperton, 83, of Kennedy,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-02-22 03:47:08Z

William Clapperton
Kennedy

William "Hank" Clapperton, 83, of Kennedy,
peacefully went to be with the Lord
on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of the late Helen Clapperton; loving father of Cheryl, Barry (Shirley) and Tom Clapperton; dear grandfather of Barry Paul and Ben (Jamie) Clapperton; great-grandfather of Katelyn, Ethan, Kiley and Madison Clapperton; and brother of Bernie Clapperton and twin sisters, Jennie and Janet, and the late Robert Clapperton. Family to receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to The Hematology/Oncology Department at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh )

Clapperton Family

1_heathermcwilliams — 2011-10-26 10:35:33Z

Hello to you all, have just been reading some of the comments about the Clapperton Family I did a little research a few years ago and would like to share some of the info with you. My Father was Adam Clapperton born to Adam Clapperton who was b 1889 & married Mary Ann Lettice in 1912 they had 5 Children.My Great Grand father was James Clapperton b1860 & married Jane Lovell 1881 my great great Grandfather was Adam Clapperton b 1822 amd married Jane Hastie 1848 my great great great father was James Clapperton
b 1787 & married mary Williamson 1806 and as far as I can go back we come to my great great great great Grandfather John Clapperton b ? but married Mary Boston 1778-80 I believe they came from Westerhousebyre Melrose Roxburgh.
I come from Edinburgh and most of my immediate relatives are in the surrounding areas, I do not know of any Clappertons at this time who still live Melrose or surrounding areas.
Hope this might help.

Heather

Re: John Clapperton/Mary Hutchison - New Cumnock, Ayrshire

sheenaguthrie28 — 2011-10-07 23:06:49Z

Hello Philip,
My name is Bobby Guthrie and I grew up in New Cumnock. I am currently writing the history of the local football team Glenafton Athletic.

Andrew Clapperton your great grandfather's second youngest brother had a number of sons. His 3rd born son Alexander Clapperton is attributed of coming up with name Glenafton Athletic when it was formed in 1930. Apparently he was quite a character and was known as the Major, he had been invalided out of the Great War. During World War II he was in joint charge of the Home Guard in New Cumnock. His older brother Andrew, played football for New Cumnock United , the team that preceded the Glens.

I run Glenafton's web-site at www.glenaftonfc.com and a some time ago a Clapperton from USA posted on the club forum a request , but when I tried responding there seemed to be a problem with the e-mail address,

Your great grandfather brothers Alexander and Thomas were twins and when I was growing up in New Cumnoock, there were twin Clapperton boys and also a younger set of twin Clapperton girls Pauline and Linda who were in my class at school - so they were born in 1958. There are still Clapperton;s in the village.

hope this helps,
all the best
bobby

Re: Clappertons to Canada

PhilipClapperton — 2011-07-31 05:03:05Z

Almost 10 years later.... My great grandfather, John Clapperton, was born in Afton Brigend 1849. He married Catherine Stewart and they immigrated in 1881 to Illinois and then settled in the Pittsburgh area. His father, John (b.1824 - Thornhill), and mother Mary Hutchison produced 10 children altogether who lived in New Cumnock (Craigbank). In addition to John there was William (1851), Marion (1853), James (1855), David (1860), twins Alexander and Thomas (1861), Robert (1863), Andrew (1865) and George (1869). George, who married Joan Gibb, followed my great grandfather John and immigrated to the Pittsburgh area around 1909.

Re: Clapperton

carynmclaughlin — 2011-07-15 03:23:40Z

Hi Bob,
My line of the Clapperton's is from the Galashiels, Scotland. I just started doing my family tree and managed to accomplish quite a bit.
Maybe we will be able to help each other.
Caryn

Re: Clappertons from Quebec

watson1212 — 2011-05-24 06:05:20Z

Hi. I did trace some Clappertons from LA to Minnesota to Bonaventure, Quebec to Morayshire, Scotland. In the Bonaventure, Quebec area i was mostly interested in the John Clapperton 1810 and Felecite Dugas 1812 family of Maria-Carleton-Bonaventure area. Also found some info on his son James 1839 who later married Marie-Delima Labria. Also some info on Thomas and Ellen Mills. Also info on William and Marie LaBel? My research notes are completely unorganized but was planning to organize and expand them anyway.. So would enjoy hearing from you.

Doug

Alexander Clapperton

simpsric — 2011-05-04 09:11:34Z

Born in Edinburgh between 1816 and 1821. A bookbinder by trade, moved to London where he married Sarah Matilda Anderson in 1846 in Whitechapel. Their first born, Emily Elizabeth (my great grandmother) was born in London in 1847. Family moved to Newcastle upon Tyne by 1851. Other siblings: William b.1851, Matilda b. 1853. Anyone with any information about the family...

Re: Clapperton

vgradowski1 — 2011-04-01 05:30:35Z

You should contact Scott Clapperton who lives at Selkirk.
Tel No 01750725418

John Clapperton/Mary Hutchison - New Cumnock, Ayrshire

PhilipClapperton — 2011-01-29 02:22:43Z

John Clapperton (b. 1824 Thornhill, Dumfriesshire; d. 1892 Craigbank, New Cumnock, Ayrshire) and Mary Hutchison (b.1825 Dalmellington, Ayrshire; d. 1895 Craigbank, New Cumnock, Ayrshire) - their children, all born in New Cumnock, John, William, Marion, James, David, Alexander, Thomas, Robert, Andrew and George. John (the oldest), my great grandfather, and his brother George (the youngest) immigrated to Pittsburgh area in US in 1881 and early 1900's respectively. Other siblings remained in the New Cumnock area. Looking for information on any and all preceding and succeeding relations in US and Ayrshire!

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

PhilipClapperton — 2011-01-29 01:39:31Z

Years later..... you indicated your research indicated two John Clappertons entering the US via NY. My great grandfather John Clapperton (b. 1849) arrived from New Cumnock, Ayrshire via NY on the Algeria in 1881. I doubt my John Clapperton is the man you are looking for. He eventually made his way to the Pittsburgh area via Illinois. His wife was Catherine Stewart of Dalry, Ayrshire.

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

rosemaryANDREWS63 — 2010-12-14 12:47:48Z

Dear Scott and others researching clappertons from the scottish borders, I am looking for connections to a James Clapperton born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, or possibly Chatteris around 1780, he moved south to the midlands sometime in his mid twenties..

CLAPPERTON/BOWDEN

gabba1_1 — 2010-10-25 21:48:58Z

FLORENCE CLAPPERTON MARRIED ROBERT BOWDEN ABOUT MARCH 1925 IN HACKNEY, LONDON. THEY WERE LIVING IN SPRING GARDENS,FOXFIELD, CUMBRIA IN 1944.

CLAPPERTON/AINSCOUGH FAMILY

gabba1_1 — 2010-10-25 11:30:32Z

Hi Guys,
Doris Clappeton married Henry Ainscough about June 1916.
Any interest please respond.
Regards,
David

Re: Samuel Archibald Robert Clapperton

gabba1_1 — 2010-10-15 09:05:30Z

Hi Jools,
SAR Clapperton is my mothers gg grandfather. Happy to help with your line. Can you tell me the connection and name of your step dad please? Please email me at gabba1 AT adam Dot com Dot au for further corro.
Regards,
David Potterat

Samuel Archibald Robert Clapperton

joolsgauger — 2010-09-11 15:39:26Z

I'm doing some research for my step-dad on the Clapperton side of his family.

This all came about because his aunt died recently and left the original Royal Appointment of a Samuel Claperton to Captain of the 8th Company of Royal Marines and is dated 01/09/1814, complete with wax seal. Amazing that it still looks like new!

Anyway, I have traced back to the birth of William George Clapperton born 03/06/1868, whose father was Samuel Archibald Robert Clapperton, Lieutenant Colonel. I think this is the same Samuel Archibald Robert Clapperton who is mentioned in the same context as THE Hugh Clapperton. Hugh Clapperton's will makes mention of a Samuel Archibald Robert Clapperton as his uncle and I've also seen references to Hugh's uncle a Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Clapperton as providing a biographical sketch in one of Hugh's books.

I'm looking for any further information to take me back further in the tree and confirm whether SAR Clapperton is the Samuel Claperton in the old document or whether this would be another generation back and be SAR Clapperton's father who may be a Samuel Claperton?

William George's birth certificate names his father as SAR Clapperton and the mother as a Sarah formerly Mays (at least it looks like Mays).

Any help would be greatfully appreciated.
Jools

Re: Charles Clapperton

hunnta — 2010-09-09 05:18:49Z

Hi Vicki,
I think the correct name you are looking for is Gordon Clapperton and I think they were married in Westport about 1950.

Re: Clapperton

gabba1_1 — 2010-08-27 01:10:36Z

Hi Anne,
Some dates would be helpful?
For Example I have a Mary Jane Clapperton who is the daughter of John Turnbull Clapperton, born abt 1866 in Carlisle.
Regards,
David Potterat
In South Australia

James Clapperton, 1780 about, Newcastle Upon Tyne

rosemaryANDREWS63 — 2010-06-04 11:49:12Z

I am looking for info on James Clapperton,born about 1780 in Newcastle upon Tyne, he moved to the Wednesfield Heath in Staffordshire sometime after 1800, he was already a widower, he married Mary Ann Dancer on 27th August 1827 at All Saints Church, Sedgley, children were Jane (1827), James (1830) and Sarah (1832, died 1833)

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

ChrisAllan69 — 2010-05-02 05:07:40Z

Kayi1, I have some info on siblings of your Adam CLAPEPRTON m Mary Johnston INGLIS im 1899. And I am looking to try get more info myself on descendants of this CLAPPERTON family.

Pls contact me on anne_chris@optusnet.com.au
Chris Allan
Australia

Re: Charles Clapperton

ChristopherLysaght — 2010-02-28 02:04:40Z

Hi Vicki,Don't know much about my first dad but Alex Lysaght adopted both me and Laurie when i was aged 2 so i believe.
Mums maiden name is Fayen which i have traced back to 1786 in Wales. i have notes handed down to me before mum passed from family in west coast, as i was born in Karamera 19th June 1952.
Regards Christopher Lysaght

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

rayjrfsm — 2009-10-12 13:31:27Z

My g-g-g grandparents were James and Joan Cunningham from Melrose. Their son James married Margaret Mark and their son James, a shoemaker, married Margaret Andrews in Dalkeith. My great grandmother Joan was born there but married Frederick Grist and lived in Richmond Surrey where their daughter Alice was born. She married John (Jack) Maloney and their daughter Joan was my mother.

So we are very remotely related!

Re: Clapperton

Annephillips13 — 2009-10-02 23:38:26Z

I am researching Mary Jane Bathgate or Clapperton from Motherwell.

I would appreciate any info.

Re: Clapperton

Annephillips13 — 2009-10-02 23:36:15Z

I am researching Mary Jane Bathgate or Clapperton from Motherwell.

I would appreciate any info.

James Clapperton, Scotland>CAN>US>Kansas, 1828-77

hafenbates — 2009-07-26 16:43:15Z

Found a few more pieces about James Clapperton, but not his family. What I've heard from my great aunts: James immigrated to Canada when he was 14 years old with his brother John. He and his brother got in a fight and hit someone with a rock; not knowing how the person faired, they fled to North America. They were seperated and never saw each other again. James was a railroad engineer. He was fighting a roundhouse fire on the bucket brigade. He walked home and his clothes froze and he died of pneumonia. James is related to Chrysler. The possible Chrysler connection might be via John Matthews Chrysler born in 1829, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. His second wife was Isabella Clapperton. The family moved to the United States, shortly after the marriage (1853) and settled in Wyandotte, Kansas. John and Isabella had 4 daughters, all born in Wyandotte. John's son from his first marriage was Henry Chrysler, who was a locomotive engineer. James is with John and Isabella Chrysler in the 1865 Kansas census. Can it be that she is James's sister?

Now the facts:
1865 Census, Quindaro, Wyandotte County, Kansas: James Clapperton, age 34, carpenter, born in Scotland. Living with John M. Chrysler, age 35, merchant, Isabel Chrysler, age 25, Andrew Chrysler, age 18, Henry Chrysler, age 16, Hannah Chrysler, age 12, Wm Chrysler, age 10, Agnes Chrysler, age 7, unreadable male Chrysler, age 3, and Arthur Lunday, miller. Next door is Geo D. Chrysler. 1870 Census, Wyandott, Kansas: James Clapperton, age 43, born in Edinborough, machinist; Elizabeth, age 31, born in Kentucky; John Campbell, age 13, born in Nebraska; and David Clapperton, age 4, born in Kansas. Real estate valued at $300 and personal property at $200. 1875 Kansas Census, Wyandotte, Kansas, March 1, 1875: James Clapperton, born in Scotland, age 46, working as a carpenter, value of property $200; Elizabeth, age 38, born in Kentucky; John Campbell, age 18, born in Missouri, working as a railroad employee; David Clapperton, age 8, born in Kansas. Wyandotte Gazette, 1/2/6/1877: "DIED. CLAPPERTON - In Wyandotte, Kansas, Jan 17, 1877, James Clapperton, a native of Aberdeen Scotland, and for 12 years an employee of the Kansas Pacific Railroad company in this city and at Armstrong, aged 49 years."

Any clues/hints/help appreciated!

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

cleverclappy1 — 2009-04-21 12:31:08Z

I had relatives named clapperton who lived in melrose.

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

wombat05 — 2009-04-07 20:22:50Z

My granddad, Peter Clark Wilson came from Galashiels. One of his great grandmothers was Margaret Clapperton, who was born about 1800 (I have two dates for her birth, 1791 and 1802). Her parents were James Clapperton and Joan Cunningham. They may have originally been from Melrose, but Margaret died in Galashiels. If anyone is related to me through them, I would be interested in hearing from you.

Donald Wilson

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

mhclapperton — 2008-07-04 19:22:42Z

John Clapperton had emigrated to Boston and married (or at least had a child) with Anna Barker. It is a bit convoluted because Barker appears to be her maiden name that she retained. She had another daughter who used the Barker last name. They both lived with my Grandfather Lester Sibbald Clapperton.

Interesting, so the birthdate of 1867 narrows down which John Clapperton I have been looking for. It has been a little troublesome finding which John Clapperton I have been looking for.

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

scottclapperton — 2008-07-04 14:38:29Z

This John Clapperton may be my great-grandfathers older brother, who was born in Galashiels in 1867. I can find no record of his death in the U.K., so assumed he must have emigrated to the US. His mothers maiden name was Sibbald, which leads me to assume there may be a connection.

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

mhclapperton — 2008-06-09 05:41:39Z

I am looking for John Clapperton who had a child with Anna F Barker of Massachusetts. I'm not sure on the age, I show 2 John Clapperton's entering the USA via New York.

Their son Lester Sibbald Clapperton is my Grandfather, who lived with his mother until he was married in 1928 to Florence H. Stevens.

Re: Searching for Relatives in Canada

annieblue2_1 — 2008-03-16 20:21:31Z

hi, this is jody
i am the adopted grand daughter of norah elizabeth clapperton. i'm new to this site, so am not sure how to contact you other than on this message board.
my email is annieblue2@shaw.ca

Re: Stanley CLAPPERTON bn 1875

annieblue2_1 — 2008-03-12 20:08:20Z

hi, david
what a nice surprise to see your message.
i haven't delved into this too far. i think i made a quick stab at getting some info to take to my adoptive mother for our christmas together this year.
she's 88, but still going strong !
but, i'm still very interested in learning about the clappertons. my adopted grandmother was nora(h) elizabeth clapperton and she lived in the house with the family i grew up in for longer than i did.
i would love to chat with you
my email is annieblue2@shaw.ca
i'm jody and 55 yr old female living in vancouver canada
again, it was so nice to get your post on the site
bye for now
j

Re: Stanley CLAPPERTON bn 1875

DPotterat1851 — 2008-03-12 03:21:45Z

Hi Jody,
I have only just noticed your entry. Sorry for being so late in a response. How much further have you gone regarding Nora Clapperton?
Regards,
David Potterat
In Adelaide, South Australia.

Re: Stanley CLAPPERTON bn 1875

annieblue2_1 — 2007-12-17 22:28:39Z

hi, not sure i'm on the right track
here's the info i have
nora(h) elizabeth clapperton born , oh my, late 1900
s emigrated to canada with or to husband stanley fairfax-brown. didsbury alberta to homestead the info i have right now is scance.
my mother was the second of 3 girls and she was born in 1919
she is here in British Columbia and , surprisingly to me, not wanting to be buried with her husband, my father,but to be with her sister eva fairfax brown who was killed in the second world war in a london blitz
she wants to be with her sister
any info would be so very much appreciated
Jody

Re: Clapperton family

sssmith156 — 2007-08-11 10:32:49Z

We also are I believe descendants of Robert Clapperton and have a copy of his will. Our Clapperton Family emigrated to Melbourne, i.e. William Clapperton and his wife Margaret Brodie and their children. His father was Adam Clapperton Born 1770 who was maried to Janet Turnbull.

Searching for Relatives in Canada

tamartwo — 2007-07-20 16:49:55Z

My father's sister, Norah Elizabeth Clapperton b.1893 in Carlisle, Cumbria, emigrated to Canada after WW1, to marry a Canadian Airman named Guy Fairfax Brown. She had three daughters that I know of, one of whom came back to the UK during WW2 to train as a nurse, but was killed in the Blitz C1940/41. Norah lived in Vancouver. I would like to trace her family to find out when she died,if she had grandchildren etc. Can anyone help ?

Re: Clappertons to Canada

Langbay — 2007-02-06 06:34:32Z

My Mother was born in New Cumnock her name was Mary, and her mothers name was Jenny fathers name John, she was born 1916

Re: Clapperton

2006-11-05 15:56:46Z

No, sorry. This is my husband's side.

Re: Clapperton

2006-11-02 02:09:57Z

hey i have a cousion kay clapperton are you her

Clapperton

2006-09-26 08:46:30Z

Thanks Scott! I'm sending you an email. After 10 years of doing this your the first cousin I have found on this line.

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

2006-09-25 19:07:53Z

In fact John was my 4th great grandfather, not 3rd! oops!

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

2006-09-25 19:01:21Z

I have found the Adam Clapperton you are looking for.He married Helen Inglis on31st Dec 1884 in the district of St Giles,Edinburgh.She died on 20th Nov 1910 in Selkirk,aged 50.Adam was the great grandson of my 3rd great grandfather Johns older brother,also Adam.

Re: Clapperton Family Galashiels/Selkirk

Kayi1 — 2006-09-24 15:58:19Z

I am also looking for a Clapperton in the same area, Adam Clapperton married to an Inglis possibly Nellie in the late 1800's. The Inglis was a daughter of John Inglis and Robina Currie. I do have a picture of some Clapperton's but it is not labeled well.