On 7 May 1735 when Leah was 17, she married
Elisha Clap (44788) , son of
Joseph Clap (25443) (14 Dec 1668-ca 1747) &
Abigail Allen (28 Feb 1673/4-13 Oct 1740), in Little Compton, RI.
271 They were married by Richard Billings, Justice.
Born 9 Mar 1713/4 in Scituate, MA.52 Elisha died in Little Compton, RI in Jul 1777.45 Occupation: yeoman. Marriage intention published on 22 Feb 1734 at Little Compton, RI.
271 Marriage intention published on 22 Feb 1734 at Scituate, MA.
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Will: Will of Elisha Clapp of Little Compton, yeoman, dated 19 Feb 1777, proved 29 Aug 1777, mentions sons Job Clapp, Benjamin Clapp, Isaac Clapp, and Barnaby Clapp; daughters Abigail Brown or Brownell, Susannah Clapp, Anne Clapp, and Patience Clapp. Witnesses William Clapp or church, Cornelius Briggs, and Nathaniel Searls.248