From THE BROCK BULLETIN, Thursday, July 13, 1911: George Alexander Clapp expired at his home in Brock last Saturday night at 11 PM. He had not been in good health for the past two years, being afflicted with arterio sclerosis which finally resulted in his death. he was a man honored and respected in the community for his integrity and upright living and many mourn the passing of this good man from us. Geo, A. Clapp was born in Guilford County, North Carolina Sep 4, 1832, and died at his home in Brock July 8, 1911, aged 78 years, 8 months and 4 days. His father died before he was a month old (correction made by Summer Hannah...church records and will of Issac Clapp) and his mother passed away when he was 14 years old. He came to Vermillion County when he was 16 with his older brother. He was married to Margaretta C. Brown June 27, 1855 and she died in 1858. To this union were born 3 children, Mrs. Mattie J. Matthews of Minatare Nebraska; Dr. C.B. Clapp (who operated a large hospital) in Moberly, Mo.; and Issac D. Clapp of Lincoln, Ne. Geo A. Clapp was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in Sep 1862, being 1st Lieutenant of Co I (or 1), 125th Illinois Volunteers. Served during the war and at the close of the war returned to Vermillion County and taught school for a number of years. He married Elizabeth Jane Robertson sep 13, 1866. The result of this union was 4 children, Charles E. Clapp of Tecumseh, Nebraska; George O. Clapp of Lapwai Idaho; Mrs. Laura E. Childers of Spokane Washington and Mrs. Cora Knox of Brock, Nebraska. Inthe year 1872, the family left Illinois and came to Nemaha County, Nebraska, locating on a farm 3 miles northwest of Brock. In after years they sold the farm and located in Brock, residing there at time of death. In his young manhood days, Mr Clapp was converted and united with the M.E. church and has in his life proved and earnest and consistent Christian, as can be verified by his many friends and neighbors. For about 30 years he has been a member of the G.A.R. Roberts Post. He was Justice of the peace a great many years in Lafayette Precinct, giving universal satisfaction in his decisions. His advice a great many times being not to go to the law, but to bear and forebear. In the last few years, his health has steadily failed him, andhe realized that soon change awaited him. His has borne his afflictions without murmuring,andhas repeatedly said he left his case to his maker, who doeth all things well. just a few days before his death, speaking to his wife, he said, "Allis well. I am ready." Funeral Services were conducted by rev. Grimes at the M.E. Church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and interment was made at layfayette Cemetary. All children were present at the obsequies except Issac D. Clapp.
Goerge A Clapp was christened George Eli Clapp and later changed his name.
Goerge A Clapp was christened George Eli Clapp and later changed his name.
From THE BROCK BULLETIN, Thursday, July 13, 1911: George Alexander Clapp expired at his home in Brock last Saturday night at 11 PM. He had not been in good health for the past two years, being afflicted with arterio sclerosis which finally resulted in his death. he was a man honored and respected in the community for his integrity and upright living and many mourn the passing of this good man from us. Geo, A. Clapp was born in Guilford County, North Carolina Sep 4, 1832, and died at his home in Brock July 8, 1911, aged 78 years, 8 months and 4 days. His father died before he was a month old (correction made by Summer Hannah...church records and will of Issac Clapp) and his mother passed away when he was 14 years old. He came to Vermillion County when he was 16 with his older brother. He was married to Margaretta C. Brown June 27, 1855 and she died in 1858. To this union were born 3 children, Mrs. Mattie J. Matthews of Minatare Nebraska; Dr. C.B. Clapp (who operated a large hospital) in Moberly, Mo.; and Issac D. Clapp of Lincoln, Ne. Geo A. Clapp was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in Sep 1862, being 1st Lieutenant of Co I (or 1), 125th Illinois Volunteers. Served during the war and at the close of the war returned to Vermillion County and taught school for a number of years. He married Elizabeth Jane Robertson sep 13, 1866. The result of this union was 4 children, Charles E. Clapp of Tecumseh, Nebraska; George O. Clapp of Lapwai Idaho; Mrs. Laura E. Childers of Spokane Washington and Mrs. Cora Knox of Brock, Nebraska. Inthe year 1872, the family left Illinois and came to Nemaha County, Nebraska, locating on a farm 3 miles northwest of Brock. In after years they sold the farm and located in Brock, residing there at time of death. In his young manhood days, Mr Clapp was converted and united with the M.E. church and has in his life proved and earnest and consistent Christian, as can be verified by his many friends and neighbors. For about 30 years he has been a member of the G.A.R. Roberts Post. He was Justice of the peace a great many years in Lafayette Precinct, giving universal satisfaction in his decisions. His advice a great many times being not to go to the law, but to bear and forebear. In the last few years, his health has steadily failed him, andhe realized that soon change awaited him. His has borne his afflictions without murmuring,andhas repeatedly said he left his case to his maker, who doeth all things well. just a few days before his death, speaking to his wife, he said, "Allis well. I am ready." Funeral Services were conducted by rev. Grimes at the M.E. Church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and interment was made at layfayette Cemetary. All children were present at the obsequies except Issac D. Clapp.
Goerge A Clapp was christened George Eli Clapp and later changed his name.
Goerge A Clapp was christened George Eli Clapp and later changed his name.
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