Land Of The Buckeye - Person Page 918

Mary Matilda Wheeler

F, #27512, b. 10 March 1810, d. 1 November 1890

Parents

Father	Eliphalet Wheeler (b. 22 January 1780, d. 15 March 1866)
Mother	Mary Matilda Van Lew (b. 4 June 1784, d. February 1836)

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Family: Charles Griffin (b. 20 May 1800, d. 25 July 1831)

Daughter

Ophelia Louise Griffin+ (b. 20 July 1830, d. 25 April 1867)

Biography

Mary Matilda Wheeler was born on 10 March 1810 in 416 Fifth Ave., Manhattan, New York Co., NY. She married Charles Griffin. She died on 1 November 1890 in 16 W. Fortieth St., Manhattan, New York Co., NY.

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Charles Griffin

M, #27513, b. 20 May 1800, d. 25 July 1831

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Family: Mary Matilda Wheeler (b. 10 March 1810, d. 1 November 1890)

Daughter

Ophelia Louise Griffin+ (b. 20 July 1830, d. 25 April 1867)

Biography

Charles Griffin was born on 20 May 1800 in Mamaroneck, Westchester Co., NY. He married Mary Matilda Wheeler, daughter of Eliphalet Wheeler and Mary Matilda Van Lew. Charles Griffin died on 25 July 1831 in Mamaroneck, Westchester Co., NY.

Charles Griffin was also known as Charles Griffen.

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Ophelia Louise Griffin

F, #27514, b. 20 July 1830, d. 25 April 1867

Parents

Father	Charles Griffin (b. 20 May 1800, d. 25 July 1831)
Mother	Mary Matilda Wheeler (b. 10 March 1810, d. 1 November 1890)

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Family: George Henry Bissell (b. 8 November 1821, d. 19 November 1884)

Daughter	Florence Wemple Bissell (b. 11 January 1857, d. 26 November 1912)
Son	Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell+ (b. 5 December 1858, d. 2 April 1918)

Biography

Ophelia Louise Griffin was born on 20 July 1830 in New York City, NY. She married George Henry Bissell on 13 October 1855 in Calvary Church, New York City, NY. She died on 25 April 1867 in 416 Fifth Ave., Manhattan, New York Co., NY.

Ophelia Louise Griffin was also known as Ophie Louise.

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George Henry Bissell

M, #27515, b. 8 November 1821, d. 19 November 1884

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Family: Ophelia Louise Griffin (b. 20 July 1830, d. 25 April 1867)

Daughter	Florence Wemple Bissell (b. 11 January 1857, d. 26 November 1912)
Son	Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell+ (b. 5 December 1858, d. 2 April 1918)

Biography

George Henry Bissell was born on 8 November 1821 in Hanover, NH. He married Ophelia Louise Griffin, daughter of Charles Griffin and Mary Matilda Wheeler, on 13 October 1855 in Calvary Church, New York City, NY. George Henry Bissell died on 19 November 1884 in 16 W. Fortieth St., Manhattan, New York Co., NY.

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Amy Field

F, #27516, b. about 1720

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Family: Stephen Carpenter (b. about 1720, d. about 1754)

Son	James Carpenter (b. about 1743, d. 1790)
Son	Andrew Carpenter (b. about 1745, d. 1778)
Son	Thomas Carpenter (b. 1747, d. 1819)
Daughter	Hannah Carpenter
Daughter	Ann Carpenter+ (b. about 1750)
Daughter	Mary Carpenter+ (b. about 1753)
Daughter	Sarah Carpenter

Biography

Amy Field was born about 1720. She married Stephen Carpenter, son of Thomas Carpenter and Hannah Alsop, about 1742.

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Captain William Carpenter

M, #27517, b. 23 May 1605, d. about 1658

Parents

Father	Richard Carpenter
Mother	Alice Knight

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Family: Elizabeth Peake Arnold (b. 23 November 1611)

Son	Joseph Carpenter+ (b. after 1635)

Biography

Captain William Carpenter was born on 23 May 1605 in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. He married Elizabeth Peake Arnold on 1 November 1635 in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. He died about 1658 in Pawtuxet, Providence Co., RI. He was buried in Newman Cemetery, Rumford Co., RI.

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Considered the founder of the Rehoboth, Massachusetts branch of Carpenters. Close friend of Governor William Bradford, who married his cousin Alice Carpenter. He "bought" the area now known as Rehoboth (8 square miles) from the Indians. He was Proprietor's Clerk during 1643 - 1649. Contributed to the expenses of King Phillip's War. Was a Selectman of Rehoboth in 1647, and was a Captain of the militia.

Will written 21 April 1658, proven 7 February 1659.

A fine writer, an educated man of affairs, owner of numerous books, including Latin and Greek, as listed in his will.

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Elizabeth Peake Arnold

F, #27518, b. 23 November 1611

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Family: Captain William Carpenter (b. 23 May 1605, d. about 1658)

Son	Joseph Carpenter+ (b. after 1635)

Biography

Elizabeth Peake Arnold was born on 23 November 1611 in Ilchester, Somerset, England. She married Captain William Carpenter, son of Richard Carpenter and Alice Knight, on 1 November 1635 in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. Elizabeth Peake Arnold died in Providence, Providence Co., RI.

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Richard Carpenter

M, #27519

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Family: Alice Knight

Son	Captain William Carpenter+ (b. 23 May 1605, d. about 1658)

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Richard Carpenter married Alice Knight.

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Alice Knight

F, #27520

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Family: Richard Carpenter

Son	Captain William Carpenter+ (b. 23 May 1605, d. about 1658)

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Alice Knight married Richard Carpenter.

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James Carpenter

M, #27523, b. about 1743, d. 1790

Parents

Father	Stephen Carpenter (b. about 1720, d. about 1754)
Mother	Amy Field (b. about 1720)

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Biography

James Carpenter was born about 1743. He died in 1790 in New York City, NY.

Note: "All of James' children are said to live in New York City, NY, but no further trace of them has been found except the 1812 New York Directory, has the sons listed as shipbuilders." per Daniel H. Carpenter book.

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Andrew Carpenter

M, #27524, b. about 1745, d. 1778

Parents

Father	Stephen Carpenter (b. about 1720, d. about 1754)
Mother	Amy Field (b. about 1720)

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Biography

Andrew Carpenter was born about 1745 in Westchester Co., NY. He married Mercy Reynolds. He died in 1778 in Port Washington, Queens Co., NY.

Andrew Carpenter began military service Andrew died as a result of a fever contracted in 1778 at Fort Washington while in military service. He was a soldier in Colonel John Mead's regiment, Captain James Greene's company. Enlisted at Flushing, LI, NY. His widow married Stephen Fields. Cause of death: in 1778 Fever, contracted while serving in Continental Army.

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Thomas Carpenter

M, #27525, b. 1747, d. 1819

Parents

Father	Stephen Carpenter (b. about 1720, d. about 1754)
Mother	Amy Field (b. about 1720)

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Biography

Thomas Carpenter was born in 1747 in Westchester Co., NY. He married Elizabeth Haviland about 1773 in Rye or North Castle, Westchester Co., NY. He died in 1819 in Harrison's, Westchester Co., NY.

Note: Thomas was a Second Lieutenant at the Battle of White Plains, NY. He was wounded and left for dead at a house surrounded by the British during the battle. Several Americans were taken prisoner, including Thomas, but by careful nursing he recoverded from his wounds. For his courage he was promoted to Captain and eventually General. In 1808 he was General of a Brigade of Militia in Westchester County, NY. Source: D. H. Carpenter's book on the genealogy of the Providence branch of the Carpenter family.

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Mary Carpenter

F, #27526, b. about 1753

Parents

Father	Stephen Carpenter (b. about 1720, d. about 1754)
Mother	Amy Field (b. about 1720)

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Family: Eliphalet Wheeler (b. about 1751)

Son	Eliphalet Wheeler
Son	Andrew Wheeler

Biography

Mary Carpenter was born about 1753. She married Eliphalet Wheeler, son of Wheeler Wheeler and Hannah Mead, about 1771 in New York.

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John Van Lew

M, #27527

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Family: Martha Denton

Son	James Van Lew (b. about 1766)
Son	John Van Lew (b. 2 September 1769, d. 11 March 1832)
Son	Henry Van Lew
Son	William Van Lew
Daughter	Ann Van Lew
Son	Richard Van Lew (b. 1776, d. 5 June 1812)
Daughter	Mary Matilda Van Lew+ (b. 4 June 1784, d. February 1836)
Daughter	Martha Van Lew

Biography

John Van Lew married Martha Denton on 27 September 1763.

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Martha Denton

F, #27528

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Family: John Van Lew

Son	James Van Lew (b. about 1766)
Son	John Van Lew (b. 2 September 1769, d. 11 March 1832)
Son	Henry Van Lew
Son	William Van Lew
Daughter	Ann Van Lew
Son	Richard Van Lew (b. 1776, d. 5 June 1812)
Daughter	Mary Matilda Van Lew+ (b. 4 June 1784, d. February 1836)
Daughter	Martha Van Lew

Biography

Martha Denton married John Van Lew on 27 September 1763.

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Eliphalet Wheeler

M, #27529, b. about 1751

Parents

Father	Wheeler Wheeler
Mother	Hannah Mead

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Family: Mary Carpenter (b. about 1753)

Son	Eliphalet Wheeler
Son	Andrew Wheeler

Biography

Eliphalet Wheeler was born about 1751 in New York. He married Mary Carpenter, daughter of Stephen Carpenter and Amy Field, about 1771 in New York.

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Eliphalet Wheeler

M, #27531

Parents

Father	Eliphalet Wheeler (b. about 1751)
Mother	Mary Carpenter (b. about 1753)

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Andrew Wheeler

M, #27532

Parents

Father	Eliphalet Wheeler (b. about 1751)
Mother	Mary Carpenter (b. about 1753)

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Elizabeth Haviland

F, #27533

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Biography

Elizabeth Haviland married Thomas Carpenter, son of Stephen Carpenter and Amy Field, about 1773 in Rye or North Castle, Westchester Co., NY.

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Mercy Reynolds

F, #27534

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Mercy Reynolds married Andrew Carpenter, son of Stephen Carpenter and Amy Field. Mercy Reynolds married Stephen Fields.

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Florence Wemple Bissell

F, #27535, b. 11 January 1857, d. 26 November 1912

Parents

Father	George Henry Bissell (b. 8 November 1821, d. 19 November 1884)
Mother	Ophelia Louise Griffin (b. 20 July 1830, d. 25 April 1867)

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Biography

Florence Wemple Bissell was born on 11 January 1857 in New York City, NY. She married Charles Slason Platt on 2 June 1887. She died on 26 November 1912 in 26 W. 84th St., Manhattan, New York Co., NY.

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Charles Slason Platt

M, #27536, b. 7 December 1846, d. 28 November 1923

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Charles Slason Platt was born on 7 December 1846. He married Florence Wemple Bissell, daughter of George Henry Bissell and Ophelia Louise Griffin, on 2 June 1887. Charles Slason Platt died on 28 November 1923 in New York City, NY.

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Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell

M, #27537, b. 5 December 1858, d. 2 April 1918

Parents

Father	George Henry Bissell (b. 8 November 1821, d. 19 November 1884)
Mother	Ophelia Louise Griffin (b. 20 July 1830, d. 25 April 1867)

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Family: Helen Alsop French (b. 12 February 1865, d. 25 June 1930)

Son	Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell+ (b. 11 April 1887, d. 8 September 1943)

Biography

Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell was born on 5 December 1858 in New York City, NY. He married Helen Alsop French on 7 June 1886 in Trinity Chapel, New York City, NY. He died on 2 April 1918 in 254 Montgomery St., Jersey City, Hudson Co., NJ.

Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell was also known as Pelham St. George Gubby.

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Helen Alsop French

F, #27538, b. 12 February 1865, d. 25 June 1930

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Family: Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell (b. 5 December 1858, d. 2 April 1918)

Son	Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell+ (b. 11 April 1887, d. 8 September 1943)

Biography

Helen Alsop French was born on 12 February 1865 in Stapleton, Staten Island, NY. She married Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell, son of George Henry Bissell and Ophelia Louise Griffin, on 7 June 1886 in Trinity Chapel, New York City, NY. Helen Alsop French died on 25 June 1930 in Freeport, Long Island, NY.

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Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell

M, #27539, b. 11 April 1887, d. 8 September 1943

Parents

Father	Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell (b. 5 December 1858, d. 2 April 1918)
Mother	Helen Alsop French (b. 12 February 1865, d. 25 June 1930)

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Family: Mary Valentine Yale (b. 23 April 1889, d. 28 January 1948)

Daughter	Helen Alsop Bissell (b. 23 November 1911, d. 16 February 1958)
Son	Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell (b. 20 October 1912, d. 11 July 1981)
Daughter	Mary Sackett Bissell (b. 25 March 1915, d. 30 August 1989)
Daughter	Nancy Wemple Bissell (b. 30 October 1917)
Daughter	Ruth Mason Bissell (b. 21 October 1918)
Daughter	Ophelia Louise Bissell (b. 13 June 1920)
Son	George Henry Bissell (b. 12 June 1922)
Daughter	Elizabeth Goodwin Bissell (b. 12 April 1924, d. 10 December 1924)

Biography

Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell was born on 11 April 1887 in New York City, NY. He married Mary Valentine Yale on 10 November 1910 in Columbia, SC. He died on 8 September 1943 in Manhattan, New York Co., NY.

Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell lived in 270 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York Co., NY.

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Mary Valentine Yale

F, #27540, b. 23 April 1889, d. 28 January 1948

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Family: Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell (b. 11 April 1887, d. 8 September 1943)

Daughter	Helen Alsop Bissell (b. 23 November 1911, d. 16 February 1958)
Son	Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell (b. 20 October 1912, d. 11 July 1981)
Daughter	Mary Sackett Bissell (b. 25 March 1915, d. 30 August 1989)
Daughter	Nancy Wemple Bissell (b. 30 October 1917)
Daughter	Ruth Mason Bissell (b. 21 October 1918)
Daughter	Ophelia Louise Bissell (b. 13 June 1920)
Son	George Henry Bissell (b. 12 June 1922)
Daughter	Elizabeth Goodwin Bissell (b. 12 April 1924, d. 10 December 1924)

Biography

Mary Valentine Yale was born on 23 April 1889 in 43 W. 52nd St., Manhattan, New York Co., NY. She married Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell, son of Rev. Pelham St. George Bissell and Helen Alsop French, on 10 November 1910 in Columbia, SC. Mary Valentine Yale died on 28 January 1948 in Brooklyn Heights, Kings Co.., NY.

Mary Valentine Yale was also known as Mary Valentine May.

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