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Samuel Clapham

Male 1786 - 1860  (74 years)


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  1. 1.  Samuel Clapham was born in 1786 in Bank Newton; died on 13 Oct 1860 in Bank Newton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer, lock carpenter

    Samuel married Grace Wood on 9 Feb 1807 in Bingley. Grace (daughter of Joseph Wood) was born on 23 Dec 1788 in Bingley; died about May 1862 in Burnley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1808 in Bingley.
    2. 3. William Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1811 in Dubb, Bingley.
    3. 4. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Dubb, Bingley; died in 1891 in Skipton.
    4. 5. Sarah Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1815 in Blackburn.
    5. 6. Sophia Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1817 in Blackburn.
    6. 7. Maria Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1819 in Bingley; died before 1830.
    7. 8. Samuel Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1821 in Gargrave; died on 11 Oct 1888 in Canal Yard, Wallgate, Wigan.
    8. 9. Susannah Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1823 in Gargrave.
    9. 10. Martha Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1825 in Gargrave.
    10. 11. John Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826 in Gargrave.
    11. 12. Mary Ann Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828 in Gargrave.
    12. 13. Maria Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830 in Gargrave.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born on 8 Apr 1808 in Bingley.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 19 Jun 1808, All Saints, Bingley


  2. 3.  William Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born on 1 Jan 1811 in Dubb, Bingley.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal carpenter, lock-keeper, book-keeper
    • Baptism: 2 Jun 1811, All Saints, Bingley

    William married Jane Weatherhead on 25 Nov 1833 in Gargrave. Jane was born in 1813 in East Marton, nr Gargrave; died about May 1875 in Skipton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. John Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1838 in Bank Newton.
    2. 15. Mary Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1840 in Bank Newton.
    3. 16. Catherine Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1841 in Bank Newton.
    4. 17. Joseph Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Dec 1845 in Bank Newton; died about May 1920 in Skipton.
    5. 18. Sarah Ann Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1847 in Bank Newton.
    6. 19. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1852 in Bank Newton.
    7. 20. Alfred W Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1857 in Bank Newton; died on 14 Jan 1885 in Ince.

    William married Elizabeth Gray on 15 Apr 1879 in St Luke, Miles Platting. Elizabeth (daughter of William Gray) was born in 1813 in Gargrave. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1813 in Dubb, Bingley; died in 1891 in Skipton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Baptism: 29 Aug 1813, All Saints, Bingley

    Thomas married Mary Cardus on 15 Nov 1837 in Gargrave. Mary (daughter of John Cardus and Ann Martindale) was born in 1816 in Bank Newton; died in 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. John Markendale Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Bank Newton; died on 6 Jun 1883 in St John Street, Manchester.
    2. 22. Samuel Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in Bank Newton.
    3. 23. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1843 in Bank Newton; died about Feb 1844 in Skipton.
    4. 24. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1845 in Bank Newton; died about Nov 1849 in Skipton.
    5. 25. Mary Ann Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1847 in Bank Newton.
    6. 26. William Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1849 in Bank Newton.
    7. 27. Susannah Elizabeth Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1852 in Bank Newton; died in 1924 in Morecambe.
    8. 28. Ellis Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1855 in Bank Newton.
    9. 29. Henry Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1858 in Bank Newton; died about Nov 1900 in Berkhamstead.
    10. 30. Richard Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1861 in Bank Newton; died on 14 May 1934 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

  4. 5.  Sarah Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born on 2 Apr 1815 in Blackburn.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Apr 1815, St Paul, Blackburn


  5. 6.  Sophia Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born on 21 Apr 1817 in Blackburn.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 May 1817, St Paul, Blackburn

    Sophia married Samuel Wardman on 30 Sep 1838 in Bradford Cathedral. Samuel (son of Samuel Wardman) was born in 1817 in Bradford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Maria Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1819 in Bingley; died before 1830.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Oct 1819, Gargrave


  7. 8.  Samuel Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1821 in Gargrave; died on 11 Oct 1888 in Canal Yard, Wallgate, Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal carpenter, manager, inspector
    • Baptism: 19 Aug 1821, Gargrave

    Notes:

    Memorial Inscription reads: 'By the employees of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on April 5th 1889 as a mark of their esteem.'

    Samuel married Ellen Waterworth on 23 Jun 1842 in Gargrave. Ellen (daughter of William Waterworth) was born in 1817 in Slaidburn, Forest of Bowland; died on 26 Feb 1892 in Wigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. William Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1844 in Bingley.
    2. 32. John Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1845 in Bingley.
    3. 33. Grace Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1847 in Idle; died on 8 Jun 1879 in Wigan.
    4. 34. Mary Jane Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1850 in Idle; died on 8 Jan 1896 in Wigan.
    5. 35. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1852 in Idle; died about May 1852 in Idle.
    6. 36. Samuel Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Nov 1853 in Idle; died in 1857 in Idle; was buried on 6 May 1857 in Holy Trinity, Idle.
    7. 37. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1856 in Idle; died on 30 Jun 1890 in Wigan.

  8. 9.  Susannah Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1823 in Gargrave.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Jun 1823, Gargrave


  9. 10.  Martha Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1825 in Gargrave.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 May 1825, Gargrave

    Martha married John Lund about Aug 1853 in Skipton. John (son of William Lund) was born in 1825 in Coniston Cold, nr Gargrave. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  John Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1826 in Gargrave.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Dec 1826, Gargrave


  11. 12.  Mary Ann Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1828 in Gargrave.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Nov 1828, Gargrave


  12. 13.  Maria Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (1.Samuel1) was born in 1830 in Gargrave.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 11 Jul 1830, Gargrave



Generation: 3

  1. 14.  John Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Nov 1838 in Bank Newton.

  2. 15.  Mary Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Feb 1840 in Bank Newton.

  3. 16.  Catherine Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Nov 1841 in Bank Newton.

  4. 17.  Joseph Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Dec 1845 in Bank Newton; died about May 1920 in Skipton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal carpenter, labourer
    • Baptism: 4 Jan 1846, Gargrave


  5. 18.  Sarah Ann Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about May 1847 in Bank Newton.

  6. 19.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about May 1852 in Bank Newton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Draper

    Thomas married Ann Townson on 13 Jun 1881 in St Mary-le-Ghyll, Barnoldswick. Ann (daughter of Henry Townson) was born in 1851 in Barnoldswick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 20.  Alfred W Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born about 1857 in Bank Newton; died on 14 Jan 1885 in Ince.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Circular sawyer, joiner, cabinet maker, builder

    Notes:

    No birth or baptism record found.

    Alfred married Margaret Amelia Hayes on 19 Feb 1881 in St George, Wigan. Margaret (daughter of Henry Hayes) was born in 1855 in Ince. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Harry Hayes Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1882 in Ince.

  8. 21.  John Markendale Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1838 in Bank Newton; died on 6 Jun 1883 in St John Street, Manchester.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Butcher, bookkeeper, publican
    • Baptism: 29 Sep 1838, Gargrave


  9. 22.  Samuel Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1840 in Bank Newton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Butcher
    • Baptism: 1 Mar 1840, Gargrave


  10. 23.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about May 1843 in Bank Newton; died about Feb 1844 in Skipton.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Aug 1843, Gargrave


  11. 24.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in Apr 1845 in Bank Newton; died about Nov 1849 in Skipton.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Apr 1845, Gargrave


  12. 25.  Mary Ann Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Aug 1847 in Bank Newton.

  13. 26.  William Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Nov 1849 in Bank Newton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bookkeeper, hide agent


  14. 27.  Susannah Elizabeth Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Aug 1852 in Bank Newton; died in 1924 in Morecambe.

    Susannah married Henry Widdup on 8 Sep 1885 in St Mary le Ghyll, Barnoldswick. Henry (son of John Widdup) was born in 1852 in Barnoldswick; died in 1922 in Morecambe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 28.  Ellis Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Aug 1855 in Bank Newton.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farm manager


  16. 29.  Henry Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Feb 1858 in Bank Newton; died about Nov 1900 in Berkhamstead.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal carpenter, clerk

    Notes:

    It seems that Henry moved from Bank Newton, where he is a carpenter in the 1891 census, to the Marsworth area on the Grand Union Canal, where his children are born, though there is no direct evidence that he worked on the canal. He is identified as a clerk in his marriage record but died before the 1901 census when his widow is living in Rothersthorpe Road, Far Cotton, on the Northampton Arm.

    Henry married Ethel Cross on 30 Jan 1896 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire. Ethel (daughter of John Arnold Cross) was born in 1872 in Podington, nr Wellingborough. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Elsie Winifred Mary Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1897 in Bulbourne, nr Marsworth, Buckinghamshire.
    2. 40. Harry Arnold Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1898 in Bulbourne, nr Marsworth, Buckinghamshire; died about Nov 1984 in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
    3. 41. Hilda Mildred Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1900 in Bulbourne, nr Marsworth, Buckinghamshire; died about May 1900 in Berkhamstead.

  17. 30.  Richard Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about May 1861 in Bank Newton; died on 14 May 1934 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal carpenter, farmer, stonemason

    Richard married Mary Holt about Nov 1888 in Burnley Register Office. Mary (daughter of Thomas Holt) was born in 1862 in Barrowford, nr Colne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Thomas Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1889 in Barrowford, nr Colne.
    2. 43. John Markendale Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891 in Barrowford, nr Colne.
    3. 44. Henry Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894 in Barrowford, nr Colne.
    4. 45. Edith Mary Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Barrowford, nr Colne.
    5. 46. Richard Rennie Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1901 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

  18. 31.  William Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 9 Jan 1844 in Bingley.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Teacher, solicitor's clerk, workhouse relieving officer
    • Baptism: 18 Feb 1844, All Saints, Bingley

    William married Mary Louisa Alice Bishop on 20 Sep 1866 in Bradford Cathedral. Mary (daughter of Ebenezer Bishop) was born in 1842 in Wakefield. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 32.  John Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 30 Jul 1845 in Bingley.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Workhouse relieving officer
    • Baptism: 24 Aug 1845, All Saints, Bingley

    John married Martha Ann Cleverly in 1870 in St Wilfrid, Calverley. Martha (daughter of James Cleverly) was born in 1846 in Ecclesfield, nr Sheffield; died in 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Mary Elizabeth Walker on 15 Apr 1874 in St Mary, Barnsley. Mary (daughter of Israel Walker) was born in 1846 in Keelby, nr Grimsby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 33.  Grace Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 2 Sep 1847 in Idle; died on 8 Jun 1879 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Sep 1847, All Saints, Bingley

    Grace married Long Dawson on 6 Jun 1870 in St Wilfrid, Calverley. Long (son of James Dawson) was born about Aug 1845 in Yeadon, nr Otley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 34.  Mary Jane Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 23 May 1850 in Idle; died on 8 Jan 1896 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Sep 1850, All Saints, Bingley

    Notes:

    Baptism record gives parents abode as Apperley Bridge. Possibly listed twice in 1851 census - with parents in Idle, also as niece to John Clapham in Gargrave (given as birthplace);

    Mary married Thomas Moss on 1 Jan 1874 in St Thomas, Wigan. Thomas (son of Thomas Moss) was born on 3 Sep 1850 in Wallgate, Wigan; died on 14 Nov 1913 in Wigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 35.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born about May 1852 in Idle; died about May 1852 in Idle.

  23. 36.  Samuel Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Nov 1853 in Idle; died in 1857 in Idle; was buried on 6 May 1857 in Holy Trinity, Idle.

  24. 37.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 13 Mar 1856 in Idle; died on 30 Jun 1890 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Canal carpenter & inspector
    • Baptism: 1 Jun 1856, Holy Trinity, Idle

    Thomas married Hannah Smith on 13 Sep 1881 in St John the Evangelist, Abram. Hannah (daughter of William Smith) was born in 1855 in Wigan; died on 1 Jul 1898 in Wigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Grace Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1882 in Lindsay Terrace, Poolstock.
    2. 48. Samuel Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1884 in Poolstock Lane, Wigan; died on 2 Mar 1888 in Wigan.
    3. 49. William Henry Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jul 1886 in Canal Bank, Wigan.
    4. 50. Ethel Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Canal Yard, Wigan.
    5. 51. Margaret Ada Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1891 in Warrington Road, Abram; died about Nov 1891 in Wigan.


Generation: 4

  1. 38.  Harry Hayes Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (20.Alfred3, 3.William2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 21 Jun 1882 in Ince.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carpenter, techical college science teacher

    Harry married Mary Ellen Pitfield on 16 May 1921 in Christ Church, Ince. Mary (daughter of Alfred Pitfield) was born in 1893 in Wigan; died before 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 39.  Elsie Winifred Mary Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (29.Henry3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Feb 1897 in Bulbourne, nr Marsworth, Buckinghamshire.

  3. 40.  Harry Arnold Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (29.Henry3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 18 Sep 1898 in Bulbourne, nr Marsworth, Buckinghamshire; died about Nov 1984 in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Stud groom


  4. 41.  Hilda Mildred Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (29.Henry3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born about Feb 1900 in Bulbourne, nr Marsworth, Buckinghamshire; died about May 1900 in Berkhamstead.

  5. 42.  Thomas Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (30.Richard3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1889 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cotton worker, salesman


  6. 43.  John Markendale Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (30.Richard3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1891 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cotton worker


  7. 44.  Henry Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (30.Richard3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1894 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cotton worker


  8. 45.  Edith Mary Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (30.Richard3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born in 1896 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

  9. 46.  Richard Rennie Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (30.Richard3, 4.Thomas2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 7 Aug 1901 in Barrowford, nr Colne.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Sub-postmaster, grocer, insurance agent


  10. 47.  Grace Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (37.Thomas3, 8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 2 Jun 1882 in Lindsay Terrace, Poolstock.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Jul 1882, St Thomas, Wigan


  11. 48.  Samuel Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (37.Thomas3, 8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 13 Mar 1884 in Poolstock Lane, Wigan; died on 2 Mar 1888 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jul 1884, St Thomas, Wigan


  12. 49.  William Henry Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (37.Thomas3, 8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 19 Jul 1886 in Canal Bank, Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Carpenter
    • Baptism: 15 Aug 1886, St Thomas, Wigan

    William married Sarah Elizabeth Hart on 30 Jul 1910 in St Peter, Hindley. Sarah (daughter of William Hart) was born on 31 May 1885 in Hindley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Edna Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1914 in Wigan.
    2. 53. Marian Clapham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1918 in Wigan.

  13. 50.  Ethel Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (37.Thomas3, 8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Canal Yard, Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Nov 1888, St Thomas, Wigan


  14. 51.  Margaret Ada Clapham Descendancy chart to this point (37.Thomas3, 8.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 12 Feb 1891 in Warrington Road, Abram; died about Nov 1891 in Wigan.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 12 Apr 1891, St Thomas, Wigan




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