Richard first married Christian. Christian died in Sidbury, Devon on 25 Jul 1608.
Will: The will of Christian Clapp of Sidbury, co. Devon was proved 12 August 1608 by the executor Nicholas Clapp of Sidbury. She bequeaths to the poor of Sidbury. To her god-children. To god-daughter dwelling at Broadclist, "one Pettecotte with browne
charmlet bodyes." To Mary Clapp, a gown. To Elizabeth Clapp, my son Nicholas his wife, my cloak. To Prudence Clapp, Anne Crutchet and Ann Windsam, all my linen apparell tio be equally divided. To Ann Windsam, my feather-bed, a bolster, a red
coverlet and the mattress. To Prudence Clapp, my cupboard at Pynhil and a table-board and a brazen pan. To foresaid Ann Windsam £10 to be employed for her benefit and if she die before twenty said £10 to remain to Prudence Clapp. To my daughter Eyde
Crutchett £10. To Richard Clapp, my son Nicholas his son, one chest. To Ellen Lee, my kirtle. To Ann Windsam, a brazen pan, a crock and my coffer. Residue to son Nicholas Clapp, executor. Witnesses: William Ebdon, James Taylor. Inventory taken
August 9, 1608, by William Warren, John Southwood, Thomas Searle, Thomas Ebdon.