Asa Clapp (merchant)

Another son, Asa W. H. Clapp, represented Maine's 2nd congressional district in the 30th United States Congress (1847–1849).

In 1793, Clapp was captured by British officials as part of the French Revolutionary Wars and detained in England for six months.

In December 1807, the U.S. Congress passed the Embargo Act of 1807, which forbid merchants like Clapp from trading abroad.

Though disastrous to his financial interests and the New England shipping economy in general, Clapp supported the measure.

Clapp also supported the United States during the War of 1812 despite it severely hurting his business interests.

A memorial plaque to Asa, Asa William Henry and Mary Jane Emerson Clapp at 443 Congress Street , Portland, which stands on the former site of Clapp's home [ 1 ]