John Clapp

1851–1904 (age 53)

Biography

John Clapp carried forward the industrious spirit of his generation in the Lake View area, building his life around honest work and a generous spirit. Whether through local commerce or community efforts, he made his corner of the city a more stable place for families.

Through seasons of prosperity and hardship he stood as a neighbor people could rely on, and his resting place in Lake View Cemetery honors the legacy of a civic-minded man who believed in sharing both burdens and joys.