CLAPP, Charles H. 1866 – 1957

CLAPP, MCCORMICK, RUSSELL, CASTILE, SHAFER, RUSSELL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/2/2011 at 12:09:08

“The Fairfield Ledger”,
Monday, July 22, 1957
Page 8, Column 3

Death Comes To Charles CLAPP

Death came this morning to Charles CLAPP, long-time resident of Fairfield and pioneer railroad man who operated the first train into Deadwood, S. Dak.

His death about 8 a.m. this morning followed an illness of about two years. He had been critically ill the past 10 days.

Charles CLAPP, 91, was born March 4, 1866, on the CLAPP homestead east of Fairfield. He was the son of the late James W. and Samantha J. McCORMICK CLAPP, early residents of the community.

He attended rural schools in Jefferson county, then went to Chadron, Neb., where he was a railroad man for a number of years. It was during this time that he operated the first engine into Deadwood.

He and Pearl RUSSELL were united in marriage at Chadron on March 14, 1891. In 1898 they returned to Jefferson county and lived on the CLAPP farm for a number of years. They moved to Fairfield in 1919 and he was an interior decorator and painter for a number of years prior to his retirement.

Mr. CLAPP was a member of the Methodist church, the Odd Fellows lodge, the Rebekahs and the Golden Wedding club.

Mr. and Mrs. CLAPP were the parents of three daughters: Blanche, who died in infancy; Mrs. Mildred CASTILE who passed away in 1942; and Mrs. Glen SHAFER, Fairfield, who survives.

Other survivors include the following: six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a brother, the Rev. W. L. CLAPP, Washington, Iowa.

The body is at the Weston Behner funeral home where last rites are pending.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Tuesday, July 23, 1957
Page 8, Column 3

CLAPP Funeral To Be Wednesday

Last rites will be Wednesday morning for Charles H. CLAPP, well known Fairfield resident who passed away yesterday morning after a lengthy illness.

The services will be at 11 a.m. at the Weston Behner funeral home with Dr. J. Henry Teele in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Wednesday, July 24, 1957
Page 2, Column 6

Local Topics

... --Charles CASTILE and son, Dennis, of Detroit, Mich., are spending a few days here with his father, Roy CASTILE, and attended funeral services this morning for his grandfather, Charles H. CLAPP.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, July 25, 1957
Page 8, Column 6

Relatives Here To Attend CLAPP Rites

a number of relatives were here yesterday to attend funeral services for Charles H. CLAPP.

Among those coming for the services were Mr. and Mrs. Al Kuncis, Hillside, Ill.; Marjorie CASTILE, Elmhurst, Ill.; Ruth CASTILE, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Charles CASTILE and son, Roy, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Court Carter, Osceola; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence SHAFER and son, Jim, Rock Island, Ill.; Mrs. Calla Harbison, Richland, and Mrs. Eva Loving, Stockport.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, August 8, 1957
Page 7, Column 6

Community Auction Sale, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Jones Used Furniture, 112 W. Briggs, including CLAPP Estate, furnishings. Bring in items for the sale. Schramm, auct.; Miller, clerk.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Lot 2nd.158. Wife Pearl RUSSELL CLAPP died five months before he did, and he is buried with her.