Vol. 14 (new series), p. 306, 307, 309 21 Apr 1728: Judge's order making "Silence Clap the Widow and Joshua Clap Eldest son of Joshua Clap of Walpool (by a former Wife) deceased intestate" administrators. Bond given the 26 Apr 1728. 30 Jun 1729: Bond of Joshua Clap having real estate settled on him the eldest son, to pay brothers and sisters, namely Abigail Morse, Esther Morse, Mary Robins, John Clap, Thankfull, Silence & Seth Clap.
Vol. 27, p. 149 14 Apr 1729: Account of Silence Clap & Joshua Clap adm'rs of Joshua Clap late of Walpole Husbandman deceased, allowed.
vol. 27, p. 214-9 21 Apr 1729: Estate represented incapable of division among all his children. Appraised at £725=14=0. 12 Jun 1729: set to Mrs Silence Clapp Relict widow her Dower or Thirds. 30 Jun 1729: Settled on his Eldest son Joshua Clapp (saving unto his Mother Silence Clap Relict widow of the said deceased her Right of Dower), he paying Abigail Morse, Esther Morse, Mary Robins, John Clap, Thankfull, Silence & Seth Clap. 30 Jun 1729: Further account of Joshua Clap one of the admin'rs of his father Joshua Clap late of Walpole Husbandman, allowed.