Son of James Claypoole, Sr. and Mary Chambers Claypoole. He married Mary Budd 05 Apr 1781. His second wife Margaret Britton and he married 08 Oct 1791. His third wife was named Sarah.
David was a close friend of George Washington. David and John Dunlap opened a printing business Dunlap & Claypoole at 48 High St, Philadelphia. They had the honor of printing "The Declaration of Independence" on July 5th, 1776, "The Constitution of the United States" on September 19th, 1787, "Washington's Farewell Address" to the American people on September 19, 1796, and the first daily newspaper in America on September 21, 1784.
Source: "Pepin "the Frank" to Harry St. Clair Walker of Pennsylvania" by Ronald Dennis Walker, vol 2, p 511-512. Family Line Publications, Westminster, MD, 1994
*Note: Washington's Farewell Address was printed by David C. Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), on 19 September 1796. Neither the proof sheet that Claypoole made for Washington's examination nor the copy that Claypoole worked from in making the proof sheet has been found.
Two days after its signing, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser printed the entire text of the Constitution in its issue dated Wednesday, September 19, 1787. John Dunlap and David C. Claypoole were publishers of the Packet at the time. Both men alternated as official printers to the Continental Congress.
Dunlap and Claypoole printed the revised Articles to include all notations and changes made since the 12 July printing.
David was a Lieut in 1781, 5th Reg't Fort Penn, Militia Col. James Reed's Reg't and ensign of Capt. Hoad's Company under Col. Wm. B. Bradford.
David and I are second cousins seven times removed. While not a direct ancestor I am none the less honored to have a family connection to this man. Thank you cousin and rest in peace.
David was a close friend of George Washington. David and John Dunlap opened a printing business Dunlap & Claypoole at 48 High St, Philadelphia. They had the honor of printing "The Declaration of Independence" on July 5th, 1776, "The Constitution of the United States" on September 19th, 1787, "Washington's Farewell Address" to the American people on September 19, 1796, and the first daily newspaper in America on September 21, 1784.
Source: "Pepin "the Frank" to Harry St. Clair Walker of Pennsylvania" by Ronald Dennis Walker, vol 2, p 511-512. Family Line Publications, Westminster, MD, 1994
*Note: Washington's Farewell Address was printed by David C. Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), on 19 September 1796. Neither the proof sheet that Claypoole made for Washington's examination nor the copy that Claypoole worked from in making the proof sheet has been found.
Two days after its signing, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser printed the entire text of the Constitution in its issue dated Wednesday, September 19, 1787. John Dunlap and David C. Claypoole were publishers of the Packet at the time. Both men alternated as official printers to the Continental Congress.
Dunlap and Claypoole printed the revised Articles to include all notations and changes made since the 12 July printing.
David was a Lieut in 1781, 5th Reg't Fort Penn, Militia Col. James Reed's Reg't and ensign of Capt. Hoad's Company under Col. Wm. B. Bradford.
David and I are second cousins seven times removed. While not a direct ancestor I am none the less honored to have a family connection to this man. Thank you cousin and rest in peace.
Son of James Claypoole, Sr. and Mary Chambers Claypoole. He married Mary Budd 05 Apr 1781. His second wife Margaret Britton and he married 08 Oct 1791. His third wife was named Sarah.
David was a close friend of George Washington. David and John Dunlap opened a printing business Dunlap & Claypoole at 48 High St, Philadelphia. They had the honor of printing "The Declaration of Independence" on July 5th, 1776, "The Constitution of the United States" on September 19th, 1787, "Washington's Farewell Address" to the American people on September 19, 1796, and the first daily newspaper in America on September 21, 1784.
Source: "Pepin "the Frank" to Harry St. Clair Walker of Pennsylvania" by Ronald Dennis Walker, vol 2, p 511-512. Family Line Publications, Westminster, MD, 1994
*Note: Washington's Farewell Address was printed by David C. Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), on 19 September 1796. Neither the proof sheet that Claypoole made for Washington's examination nor the copy that Claypoole worked from in making the proof sheet has been found.
Two days after its signing, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser printed the entire text of the Constitution in its issue dated Wednesday, September 19, 1787. John Dunlap and David C. Claypoole were publishers of the Packet at the time. Both men alternated as official printers to the Continental Congress.
Dunlap and Claypoole printed the revised Articles to include all notations and changes made since the 12 July printing.
David was a Lieut in 1781, 5th Reg't Fort Penn, Militia Col. James Reed's Reg't and ensign of Capt. Hoad's Company under Col. Wm. B. Bradford.
David and I are second cousins seven times removed. While not a direct ancestor I am none the less honored to have a family connection to this man. Thank you cousin and rest in peace.
David was a close friend of George Washington. David and John Dunlap opened a printing business Dunlap & Claypoole at 48 High St, Philadelphia. They had the honor of printing "The Declaration of Independence" on July 5th, 1776, "The Constitution of the United States" on September 19th, 1787, "Washington's Farewell Address" to the American people on September 19, 1796, and the first daily newspaper in America on September 21, 1784.
Source: "Pepin "the Frank" to Harry St. Clair Walker of Pennsylvania" by Ronald Dennis Walker, vol 2, p 511-512. Family Line Publications, Westminster, MD, 1994
*Note: Washington's Farewell Address was printed by David C. Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), on 19 September 1796. Neither the proof sheet that Claypoole made for Washington's examination nor the copy that Claypoole worked from in making the proof sheet has been found.
Two days after its signing, the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser printed the entire text of the Constitution in its issue dated Wednesday, September 19, 1787. John Dunlap and David C. Claypoole were publishers of the Packet at the time. Both men alternated as official printers to the Continental Congress.
Dunlap and Claypoole printed the revised Articles to include all notations and changes made since the 12 July printing.
David was a Lieut in 1781, 5th Reg't Fort Penn, Militia Col. James Reed's Reg't and ensign of Capt. Hoad's Company under Col. Wm. B. Bradford.
David and I are second cousins seven times removed. While not a direct ancestor I am none the less honored to have a family connection to this man. Thank you cousin and rest in peace.
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