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John William Clapham (1870–1926)

John William Clapham

Clapham, John William (1870-1926) master tailor and trade union official Birth: 19 May 1870 at Paddington, London, England, son of Michael Leaf Clapham (1837-1900), master tailor, and Sarah, née Simpson (c.1837-1884). Marriage: 18 June 1910 in Westbourne Park Baptist chapel, Paddington, London, England, to Elizabeth Morgan. Death: 4 July 1926 in his home at Cottesloe, Perth, Western Australia. Religion: Congregationalist.  After private schooling, was educated from 13 October 1880 at St Matthew’s...

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