Lapham was born in Burrillville, Rhode Island, and attended the Smithville Seminary in Scituate, Rhode Island, Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, New Hampshire and the University Grammar School in Providence, Rhode Island.
Lapham originated from Burrillville, Rhode Island, and studied at various institutions including the Smithville Seminary in Scituate, Rhode Island, Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, New Hampshire, and the University Grammar School in Providence, Rhode Island.