Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJohn F. CLAPP [1], [8847], [4], [8935], [8848]
Birth1842, Dyer County, Tennessee [1], [8847], [8935]
DeathMar 29, 1925, Houston, Harris County, Texas [8935], [8936], [8848]
BurialNorwood Cemetery (Hearne), Norwood Ln, Hearne, Robertson County, Texas [8935]
Find A Gravehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93101243/john-f-clapp
FlagsConfederate Army, US Military
FatherJacob C. CLAPP Jr. (1815-1870)
Mother“Winney” Winifred COBB (1820-1867)
Spouses
1“Zella” Brazella Zelia L. MERCER [1], [8847], [8935], [8937], [8937]
BirthApr 17, 1851, Texas [8937]
Deathbef 1880, Jackson County, Texas [8847], [8935]
MarriageAug 27, 1868, Colorado County, Texas [1], [8847]
ChildrenFleet Henderson (1868-1926)
 Clara Edna (1872-1930)
 George Menefee (1875-1938)
Obituary Online notes for John F. CLAPP
Funeral services for J. F. Clapp, who passed away in Houston Sunday, were held at Norwood Cemetery Monday afternoon at 1:30, the body having arrived on the 1:00 o'clock northbound Central. Mr. Clapp was 83 years of age and had been an invalid for several months. At the time of his death he was making his home with his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Biggs of Houston. Seventy-five years ago when Texas was attracting within her borders pioneers from the old states, the Clapp family was among the numbers settling from Tennessee in Colorado County. J.F. Clapp, then a lad of eight years, resided there for some time, going later to Jackson County for residence. It was here he made his home after manhood, and since the death of his wife some years ago, has divided his time among his children, G. M. Clapp of Hearne, F. H. Clapp of Ganado, and Mrs. W. A. Biggs of Houston.

Published April 3, 1925 - Hearne Democrat [8935]
Last Modified Jul 26, 2020Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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