Asa Clapp (politician)

Asa Clapp (March 6, 1805 – March 22, 1891) was a United States Representative from Maine.

Asa W. H. Clapp (Maine Congressman)

Biography

Asa William Henry Clapp, son of wealthy merchant and state legislator Asa Clapp (1762-1848) was born in Portland on March 6, 1805. He graduated from Norwich University in 1823. He engaged as a merchant in foreign and domestic commerce in Portland.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 30th Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). He was not a candidate for renomination. He was a delegate to the 1848 and in 1848 and 1852 Democratic National Conventions.

He then resumed his former business pursuits, also serving as a director of the Maine General Hospital and of the Portland Public Library until his death in Portland on March 22, 1891. His interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

References
  • United States Congress. "Asa Clapp (id: C000413)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Asa Clapp at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Robert P. Dunlap		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 2nd congressional district
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849		 Succeeded by
Nathaniel Littlefield


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