Joseph CLAPHAM was born in 1795 in Kirkgate, Yorshire

he married Sarah Susannah TOMLIENS 1814 St Giles, Cripplegate, London
- Sarah was born in 1794 in London, England

they emigrated on the BIRMAN in 1842 to New Zealand

they lived for a time in Tinakori Rd, Wellington
Joseph held the license for the `Half Way House` from 1855 to 1857. It was later taken over by his son William

their 7 children were:
- (all born in England) -

1820-1895 Sarah Ann Clapham
- married Conrad DEIHL

1822-1892 George Clapham
- never married
- died in Ngauranga, Wellington


1825-1891 Ellen Clapham
- married Henry "Harry" THOMPSON

1827-1890 William Thomas Clapham
- married Mary Ann BOULD

1829-1881 THomas Henry Clapham
- married Jane EDWARDS

1836-? Elizabeth Clapham
- married William EDWARDS

1838-1902 Joseph Charles Clapham
- he never married