From NEHGR, Jan. 851, p. 91: "He was the son of Capt. Roger Clap, born Nov. 6, 1647 -- a very gracious man, endowed with a great measure of meekness and patience, he studied and practiced those things that make for peace, -- was much honored and respected by those that had a value for vital piety. He married Miss Susanna Swift. The had 2 sons, 4 daughters. He was often Selectman, --a representative of the town in the general court 15 years -- Deacon of the Church 17 Ruling Elder 10 years. The above epitaph was written by his pastor, Rev. John Danforth."
From NEHGR, Jan. 851, p. 91: "He was the son of Capt. Roger Clap, born Nov. 6, 1647 -- a very gracious man, endowed with a great measure of meekness and patience, he studied and practiced those things that make for peace, -- was much honored and respected by those that had a value for vital piety. He married Miss Susanna Swift. The had 2 sons, 4 daughters. He was often Selectman, --a representative of the town in the general court 15 years -- Deacon of the Church 17 Ruling Elder 10 years. The above epitaph was written by his pastor, Rev. John Danforth."
Inscription
Here Lies interred ye
Body of Elder Hopestill
Clap who Deceased
September 2d 1719
Aged 72 Year
His Dust Waits Till the Iubile
Shall Then Shine Brighter then ye Skie
Shall meet & joine (To Part no more)
His Soul That's Glorify'd Before
Pastors & Churches Happy Be
With Ruling Elders Such As He
Present Usefull Absent Wanted
Liu'd Desired Died Lamented
Family Members
Siblings
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