Easthampton Vital Records show year of birth as 1842
Civil War Veteran
Enlisted as a private in Company B, Massachusetts 31st Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.Promoted to Full Corporal.Promoted to Full Sergeant.Promoted to Full Qtr Master Sergeant on 18 Jul 1864.Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 07 Jun 1865.Mustered out on 09 Sep 1865 at Mobile, AL.
American Heritage Magazine, April 1971 Volume 22, Issue 3
"The Old Vets", Robert M. Dewey:
Egbert I. Clapp, one of those crippled in the War, was elected to the office of city clerk, to which he was re-elected unopposed year after year until he chose to retire. He walked with the assistance of a pair of handsome mahogany crutches that accorded with the fastidiousness of his dress. In their use he had become so adept that he skimmed over the ground faster than most men could walk.
(Member #47077582)
Egbert I Clapp, former city clerk of Northampton, is in the Chelsea hospital under treatment, and the grange are thinking of giving him a post-card shower
(Springfield Republican, Friday 5 May 1911, p15)
Death of Egbert I Clapp
Former Mayor of Northampton and for 23 Years City Clerk
Ex-Mayor Egbert I Clapp, who was the first city clerk of Northampton, holding that office 23 years, died unexpectedly Monday night at the soldiers' home in Chelsea. Mr Clapp was seized by a severe apoplectic shock August 31, 1909, and had ever since been helpless, being under treatment during a part of the three years at the Dickinson hospital, and later at the soldiers' home. It was not known in Northampton that he was in a failing condition, and his death was due to unexpected developments.
Mr Clapp was elected city clerk in 1883, and assumed that office in January 1884. He was notably efficient, and was credited with being one of the best city clerks in the state. For a number of years, he was president of the Massachusetts city clerks' association. His ability and unfailing courtesy assured him re-election to the office of city clerk so long as he might desire it, but in the fall of 1906 he declined to be a candidate for that office, because of his purpose to run for the office of mayor. He was nominated for mayor by the republicans, and was elected by a majority of over 300. He suffered severely during the year of his mayoralty with an affection of the eyes, and was compelled to undergo a surgical operation.
Mr Clapp was born in Easthampton June 15, 1843, the son of Luther Clapp and Lucy Pomeroy Clapp. He was a descendant on his mother's side of Gen Seth Pomeroy, and on his father's side of Maj Jonathan Clapp. He was educated in the public schools of Easthampton and in Williston seminary. At the age of 14 he went to work in Samuel Palmer's store, in which the post-office was located, in Easthampton. In 1861 he enlisted in Co B, 31st Massachusetts regiment, which was an infantry regiment for two years, and then became a cavalry regiment. The regiment was named the 6th cavalry for a time. The regiment served at Ship Island and St Philip, and then garrisoned Fort Jackson. It was engaged in the Teche campaign of 1862 and in the Port Hudson campaign and capture in 1863. He took part in the Red River campaign and capture of Mobile in 1865 and was in the campaigns of the Gulf department. Mr Clapp rose through the grades to the rank of 2d lieutenant. In the Red River campaign he met with the accident which compelled him to use crutches during the rest of his life. After the capture of Henderson Hill, Mr Clapp was made the bearer of dispatches, and, when engaged in this service, his horse stepped into a hole, and, throwing him, rolled upon him, causing a spinal injury.
After his return from the war, Mr Clapp was cashier at the Northampton freight office of the Connecticut river railroad seven years, and station agent one year. Subsequently he was engaged in the dry and fancy goods business in St Johnsbury, Vt, Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga. In 1877 Mr Clapp returned to Northampton and opened a similar business in the store now occupied by Stone's clothing business, and continued there until his election to the office of city clerk. Mr Clapp was a charter member of W L Baker Grand Army post, and was its first quartermaster. He had been treasurer of Meadow City lodge of Foresters and lecturer of Northampton grange. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Middlesex club of Boston and the Hooker association of Boston.
Mr Clapp was married in 1869 to Miss Annie L Pratt, daughter of the late William F Pratt, who survives him. Their daughter, Mrs Bessie P Sheerer, died several years ago. Mr Clapp is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Lucy Durfee of Gloversville, N.Y., Miss Emma L Clapp of South Deerfield, and Mrs Edgar Harris of Batavia, N.Y., and a brother, Luther H Clapp of Pennington, Va. Another brother, W W Clapp and another sister, Mrs William Slocum of Iowa, have died within a year.
(Springfield Republican, Thursday 26 October 1911, p11)
Civil War Veteran
Enlisted as a private in Company B, Massachusetts 31st Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.Promoted to Full Corporal.Promoted to Full Sergeant.Promoted to Full Qtr Master Sergeant on 18 Jul 1864.Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 07 Jun 1865.Mustered out on 09 Sep 1865 at Mobile, AL.
American Heritage Magazine, April 1971 Volume 22, Issue 3
"The Old Vets", Robert M. Dewey:
Egbert I. Clapp, one of those crippled in the War, was elected to the office of city clerk, to which he was re-elected unopposed year after year until he chose to retire. He walked with the assistance of a pair of handsome mahogany crutches that accorded with the fastidiousness of his dress. In their use he had become so adept that he skimmed over the ground faster than most men could walk.
(Member #47077582)
Egbert I Clapp, former city clerk of Northampton, is in the Chelsea hospital under treatment, and the grange are thinking of giving him a post-card shower
(Springfield Republican, Friday 5 May 1911, p15)
Death of Egbert I Clapp
Former Mayor of Northampton and for 23 Years City Clerk
Ex-Mayor Egbert I Clapp, who was the first city clerk of Northampton, holding that office 23 years, died unexpectedly Monday night at the soldiers' home in Chelsea. Mr Clapp was seized by a severe apoplectic shock August 31, 1909, and had ever since been helpless, being under treatment during a part of the three years at the Dickinson hospital, and later at the soldiers' home. It was not known in Northampton that he was in a failing condition, and his death was due to unexpected developments.
Mr Clapp was elected city clerk in 1883, and assumed that office in January 1884. He was notably efficient, and was credited with being one of the best city clerks in the state. For a number of years, he was president of the Massachusetts city clerks' association. His ability and unfailing courtesy assured him re-election to the office of city clerk so long as he might desire it, but in the fall of 1906 he declined to be a candidate for that office, because of his purpose to run for the office of mayor. He was nominated for mayor by the republicans, and was elected by a majority of over 300. He suffered severely during the year of his mayoralty with an affection of the eyes, and was compelled to undergo a surgical operation.
Mr Clapp was born in Easthampton June 15, 1843, the son of Luther Clapp and Lucy Pomeroy Clapp. He was a descendant on his mother's side of Gen Seth Pomeroy, and on his father's side of Maj Jonathan Clapp. He was educated in the public schools of Easthampton and in Williston seminary. At the age of 14 he went to work in Samuel Palmer's store, in which the post-office was located, in Easthampton. In 1861 he enlisted in Co B, 31st Massachusetts regiment, which was an infantry regiment for two years, and then became a cavalry regiment. The regiment was named the 6th cavalry for a time. The regiment served at Ship Island and St Philip, and then garrisoned Fort Jackson. It was engaged in the Teche campaign of 1862 and in the Port Hudson campaign and capture in 1863. He took part in the Red River campaign and capture of Mobile in 1865 and was in the campaigns of the Gulf department. Mr Clapp rose through the grades to the rank of 2d lieutenant. In the Red River campaign he met with the accident which compelled him to use crutches during the rest of his life. After the capture of Henderson Hill, Mr Clapp was made the bearer of dispatches, and, when engaged in this service, his horse stepped into a hole, and, throwing him, rolled upon him, causing a spinal injury.
After his return from the war, Mr Clapp was cashier at the Northampton freight office of the Connecticut river railroad seven years, and station agent one year. Subsequently he was engaged in the dry and fancy goods business in St Johnsbury, Vt, Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga. In 1877 Mr Clapp returned to Northampton and opened a similar business in the store now occupied by Stone's clothing business, and continued there until his election to the office of city clerk. Mr Clapp was a charter member of W L Baker Grand Army post, and was its first quartermaster. He had been treasurer of Meadow City lodge of Foresters and lecturer of Northampton grange. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Middlesex club of Boston and the Hooker association of Boston.
Mr Clapp was married in 1869 to Miss Annie L Pratt, daughter of the late William F Pratt, who survives him. Their daughter, Mrs Bessie P Sheerer, died several years ago. Mr Clapp is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Lucy Durfee of Gloversville, N.Y., Miss Emma L Clapp of South Deerfield, and Mrs Edgar Harris of Batavia, N.Y., and a brother, Luther H Clapp of Pennington, Va. Another brother, W W Clapp and another sister, Mrs William Slocum of Iowa, have died within a year.
(Springfield Republican, Thursday 26 October 1911, p11)
Easthampton Vital Records show year of birth as 1842
Civil War Veteran
Enlisted as a private in Company B, Massachusetts 31st Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.Promoted to Full Corporal.Promoted to Full Sergeant.Promoted to Full Qtr Master Sergeant on 18 Jul 1864.Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 07 Jun 1865.Mustered out on 09 Sep 1865 at Mobile, AL.
American Heritage Magazine, April 1971 Volume 22, Issue 3
"The Old Vets", Robert M. Dewey:
Egbert I. Clapp, one of those crippled in the War, was elected to the office of city clerk, to which he was re-elected unopposed year after year until he chose to retire. He walked with the assistance of a pair of handsome mahogany crutches that accorded with the fastidiousness of his dress. In their use he had become so adept that he skimmed over the ground faster than most men could walk.
(Member #47077582)
Egbert I Clapp, former city clerk of Northampton, is in the Chelsea hospital under treatment, and the grange are thinking of giving him a post-card shower
(Springfield Republican, Friday 5 May 1911, p15)
Death of Egbert I Clapp
Former Mayor of Northampton and for 23 Years City Clerk
Ex-Mayor Egbert I Clapp, who was the first city clerk of Northampton, holding that office 23 years, died unexpectedly Monday night at the soldiers' home in Chelsea. Mr Clapp was seized by a severe apoplectic shock August 31, 1909, and had ever since been helpless, being under treatment during a part of the three years at the Dickinson hospital, and later at the soldiers' home. It was not known in Northampton that he was in a failing condition, and his death was due to unexpected developments.
Mr Clapp was elected city clerk in 1883, and assumed that office in January 1884. He was notably efficient, and was credited with being one of the best city clerks in the state. For a number of years, he was president of the Massachusetts city clerks' association. His ability and unfailing courtesy assured him re-election to the office of city clerk so long as he might desire it, but in the fall of 1906 he declined to be a candidate for that office, because of his purpose to run for the office of mayor. He was nominated for mayor by the republicans, and was elected by a majority of over 300. He suffered severely during the year of his mayoralty with an affection of the eyes, and was compelled to undergo a surgical operation.
Mr Clapp was born in Easthampton June 15, 1843, the son of Luther Clapp and Lucy Pomeroy Clapp. He was a descendant on his mother's side of Gen Seth Pomeroy, and on his father's side of Maj Jonathan Clapp. He was educated in the public schools of Easthampton and in Williston seminary. At the age of 14 he went to work in Samuel Palmer's store, in which the post-office was located, in Easthampton. In 1861 he enlisted in Co B, 31st Massachusetts regiment, which was an infantry regiment for two years, and then became a cavalry regiment. The regiment was named the 6th cavalry for a time. The regiment served at Ship Island and St Philip, and then garrisoned Fort Jackson. It was engaged in the Teche campaign of 1862 and in the Port Hudson campaign and capture in 1863. He took part in the Red River campaign and capture of Mobile in 1865 and was in the campaigns of the Gulf department. Mr Clapp rose through the grades to the rank of 2d lieutenant. In the Red River campaign he met with the accident which compelled him to use crutches during the rest of his life. After the capture of Henderson Hill, Mr Clapp was made the bearer of dispatches, and, when engaged in this service, his horse stepped into a hole, and, throwing him, rolled upon him, causing a spinal injury.
After his return from the war, Mr Clapp was cashier at the Northampton freight office of the Connecticut river railroad seven years, and station agent one year. Subsequently he was engaged in the dry and fancy goods business in St Johnsbury, Vt, Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga. In 1877 Mr Clapp returned to Northampton and opened a similar business in the store now occupied by Stone's clothing business, and continued there until his election to the office of city clerk. Mr Clapp was a charter member of W L Baker Grand Army post, and was its first quartermaster. He had been treasurer of Meadow City lodge of Foresters and lecturer of Northampton grange. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Middlesex club of Boston and the Hooker association of Boston.
Mr Clapp was married in 1869 to Miss Annie L Pratt, daughter of the late William F Pratt, who survives him. Their daughter, Mrs Bessie P Sheerer, died several years ago. Mr Clapp is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Lucy Durfee of Gloversville, N.Y., Miss Emma L Clapp of South Deerfield, and Mrs Edgar Harris of Batavia, N.Y., and a brother, Luther H Clapp of Pennington, Va. Another brother, W W Clapp and another sister, Mrs William Slocum of Iowa, have died within a year.
(Springfield Republican, Thursday 26 October 1911, p11)
Civil War Veteran
Enlisted as a private in Company B, Massachusetts 31st Infantry Regiment on 20 Nov 1861.Promoted to Full Corporal.Promoted to Full Sergeant.Promoted to Full Qtr Master Sergeant on 18 Jul 1864.Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 07 Jun 1865.Mustered out on 09 Sep 1865 at Mobile, AL.
American Heritage Magazine, April 1971 Volume 22, Issue 3
"The Old Vets", Robert M. Dewey:
Egbert I. Clapp, one of those crippled in the War, was elected to the office of city clerk, to which he was re-elected unopposed year after year until he chose to retire. He walked with the assistance of a pair of handsome mahogany crutches that accorded with the fastidiousness of his dress. In their use he had become so adept that he skimmed over the ground faster than most men could walk.
(Member #47077582)
Egbert I Clapp, former city clerk of Northampton, is in the Chelsea hospital under treatment, and the grange are thinking of giving him a post-card shower
(Springfield Republican, Friday 5 May 1911, p15)
Death of Egbert I Clapp
Former Mayor of Northampton and for 23 Years City Clerk
Ex-Mayor Egbert I Clapp, who was the first city clerk of Northampton, holding that office 23 years, died unexpectedly Monday night at the soldiers' home in Chelsea. Mr Clapp was seized by a severe apoplectic shock August 31, 1909, and had ever since been helpless, being under treatment during a part of the three years at the Dickinson hospital, and later at the soldiers' home. It was not known in Northampton that he was in a failing condition, and his death was due to unexpected developments.
Mr Clapp was elected city clerk in 1883, and assumed that office in January 1884. He was notably efficient, and was credited with being one of the best city clerks in the state. For a number of years, he was president of the Massachusetts city clerks' association. His ability and unfailing courtesy assured him re-election to the office of city clerk so long as he might desire it, but in the fall of 1906 he declined to be a candidate for that office, because of his purpose to run for the office of mayor. He was nominated for mayor by the republicans, and was elected by a majority of over 300. He suffered severely during the year of his mayoralty with an affection of the eyes, and was compelled to undergo a surgical operation.
Mr Clapp was born in Easthampton June 15, 1843, the son of Luther Clapp and Lucy Pomeroy Clapp. He was a descendant on his mother's side of Gen Seth Pomeroy, and on his father's side of Maj Jonathan Clapp. He was educated in the public schools of Easthampton and in Williston seminary. At the age of 14 he went to work in Samuel Palmer's store, in which the post-office was located, in Easthampton. In 1861 he enlisted in Co B, 31st Massachusetts regiment, which was an infantry regiment for two years, and then became a cavalry regiment. The regiment was named the 6th cavalry for a time. The regiment served at Ship Island and St Philip, and then garrisoned Fort Jackson. It was engaged in the Teche campaign of 1862 and in the Port Hudson campaign and capture in 1863. He took part in the Red River campaign and capture of Mobile in 1865 and was in the campaigns of the Gulf department. Mr Clapp rose through the grades to the rank of 2d lieutenant. In the Red River campaign he met with the accident which compelled him to use crutches during the rest of his life. After the capture of Henderson Hill, Mr Clapp was made the bearer of dispatches, and, when engaged in this service, his horse stepped into a hole, and, throwing him, rolled upon him, causing a spinal injury.
After his return from the war, Mr Clapp was cashier at the Northampton freight office of the Connecticut river railroad seven years, and station agent one year. Subsequently he was engaged in the dry and fancy goods business in St Johnsbury, Vt, Savannah, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Atlanta, Ga. In 1877 Mr Clapp returned to Northampton and opened a similar business in the store now occupied by Stone's clothing business, and continued there until his election to the office of city clerk. Mr Clapp was a charter member of W L Baker Grand Army post, and was its first quartermaster. He had been treasurer of Meadow City lodge of Foresters and lecturer of Northampton grange. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Elks, the Middlesex club of Boston and the Hooker association of Boston.
Mr Clapp was married in 1869 to Miss Annie L Pratt, daughter of the late William F Pratt, who survives him. Their daughter, Mrs Bessie P Sheerer, died several years ago. Mr Clapp is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Lucy Durfee of Gloversville, N.Y., Miss Emma L Clapp of South Deerfield, and Mrs Edgar Harris of Batavia, N.Y., and a brother, Luther H Clapp of Pennington, Va. Another brother, W W Clapp and another sister, Mrs William Slocum of Iowa, have died within a year.
(Springfield Republican, Thursday 26 October 1911, p11)
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