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W. L. Clapp

1851 – 1901

American politician in Tennessee

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Lived 1851 – 1901 (aged 50). W. L. Clapp was an American politician.

Walker Lucas Clapp (April 15, 1851 – September 29, 1901) was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. He served as the Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1887 to 1891, and later as the Mayor of Memphis from 1895 to 1898.

Early life Walker Lucas Clapp was born in 1851. His father, Judge Jeremiah W. Clapp, was elected to the Congress of the Confederate States. He grew up at Oakleigh in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Clapp graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1871. While there, he was a member of the Fraternity of Delta Psi (aka St. Anthony Hall). He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1874.

Career Clapp practiced the Law with his father, a prominent attorney.

In 1887, Clapp was selected as speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He served in that capacity until 1891. He served as Mayor of Memphis from 1895 to 1898, when he lost by just over 500 votes to Joseph J. Williams.

Personal life and death He married Lamira Parker in 1874 and had four children.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Mississippi
Positions held
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
Also known as
Walker Lucas Clapp

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Frequently asked questions

Who was W. L. Clapp?

American politician in Tennessee (1851-1901)

When was W. L. Clapp born?

W. L. Clapp was born on 15 April 1851 in Memphis.

When did W. L. Clapp die?

W. L. Clapp died on 29 September 1901 in Baltimore.

What was W. L. Clapp's occupation?

W. L. Clapp was a politician.

What nationality was W. L. Clapp?

W. L. Clapp was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: W. L. Clapp

· Wikidata: Q16030439

· DBpedia: W. L. Clapp

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