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     Robert Charles Carpenter was born on 12 March 1921 at Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., NY. He was the son of Raymond Carpenter and Elizabeth Lena Mann. Robert Charles Carpenter began military service on 25 February 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army, discharged 21 FEB 1946. He married Medora Alice Ryburn, daughter of Vernon Mulkey Ryburn and Minnie Lora Turney, One son. Robert Charles Carpenter married Irma Lucille East on 6 June 1971 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Robert Charles Carpenter died on 29 June 1988 at Orange Co., CA, at age 67. He was buried in July 1988 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #144886831.

     Samuel B. Carpenter was born on 1 September 1830 at Beaver Twp., Guernsey (now Noble) Co., OH, Both parents born Ohio, per 1900 census info.¹ He married Sarah Jane Dollison on 6 September 1850 at Guernsey Co., OH. Samuel B. Carpenter died on 24 August 1910 at Belmont Co., OH, at age 79. He was buried in August 1910 at Ankrom Cemetery, Batesville, Noble Co., OH, Findagrave #130293255.

     Sandra Kay Carpenter was born on 13 September 1951 at Lewisville, Monroe Co., OH. She was the daughter of Alfred Dwight Carpenter and Verna Maude Wehr. Sandra Kay Carpenter died on 13 January 2014 at Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, at age 62. She was buried in January 2014 at Calais Cemetery, Calais, Monroe Co., OH, Findagrave #123458763.

     Sarah Carpenter was born. She was the daughter of Stephen Carpenter and Amy Field.

     Sarah Carpenter married Solomon Saum, son of Matthias Saum Jr. and Elizabeth Kohl, on 6 June 1849 at Allen Co., OH.

     Sarah Carpenter was born on 11 February 1838 at Rockingham Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Warner Carpenter and Phebe Henton.¹ Sarah Carpenter married Abram Armentrout on 11 November 1857.

     Sevilla Carpenter was born on 19 January 1876 at Seneca Twp., Monroe Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of David D. Carpenter and Amelia Snyder.¹ Sevilla Carpenter married Carlton Howard Wyscarver, son of George Wyscarver and Rachel Ann Vandyke, on 21 July 1894 at Noble Co., OH. Sevilla Carpenter died in 1935 at Noble Co., OH.

     Shirley Jean Carpenter was born on 29 August 1943. She married Robert Taylor Hood. Shirley Jean Carpenter was buried in November 2003 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Sewellsville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #70370002. She died on 14 November 2003 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 60.

     Occupation: Stephen was an innholder of Outward, New York City,and a farmer. Nicholas Bayard was made admiinistrator of his estate on Jan 16,1755, with John VanCourtlandt posting bond. On Nov 26,1753 Stephen Carpenter posted bond with Peter Ferris of East Chester,Westchester County, NY. Proprietor of Bulls Head Tavern, picture 1783 in "Valentine 's Manuel ." Stephen Carpenter was born circa 1720 at Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY. He was the son of Thomas Carpenter and Hannah Alsop. Stephen Carpenter married Amy Field circa 1742. Stephen Carpenter died circa 1754 at New York City, NY. Cause of death: Smallpox.

     Note: Will dated 29 August 1766, proven 12 September 1766.

Number 20 in the book "The Carpenter Family in America" by Daniel H. Carpenter, 1901. Thomas Carpenter was born circa 15 August 1687 at Musketa Cove, Nassau Co., NY. He was the son of Joseph Carpenter and Ann Thornecroft. Thomas Carpenter was christened on 9 September 1687 at Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY. He married Hannah Alsop, daughter of Thomas Alsop and Susannah Blackwell, on 14 October 1708 at Duck Pond, Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY. Thomas Carpenter died before 12 September 1766 at Rye, 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. Thomas Carpenter was born in 1747 at Westchester Co., NY. He was the son of Stephen Carpenter and Amy Field. Thomas Carpenter married Elizabeth Haviland circa 1773 at Rye or North Castle, Westchester Co., NY. Thomas Carpenter died in 1819 at Harrison's, Westchester Co., NY.

     Thomas Carpenter was born on 25 June 1710 at Musketa Cove, Nassau Co. (now), NY. He was the son of Thomas Carpenter and Hannah Alsop. Thomas Carpenter married Martha Clements before 1745. Thomas Carpenter died circa 24 August 1784 at Rye, Westchester Co., NY.

     Vernon R. Carpenter was born on 15 January 1948. He was the son of Robert Charles Carpenter and Medora Alice Ryburn. Vernon R. Carpenter lived in 1973 at 4133 La Crescenta Avenue, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 25 August 2008 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 60 per SSDI, last residence La Verne.

     Note: 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. Captain William Carpenter was buried at Newman Cemetery, Rumford Co., RI. He was born on 23 May 1605 at Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. He was the son of Richard Carpenter and Alice Knight. Captain William Carpenter married Elizabeth Peake Arnold on 1 November 1635 at Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. Captain William Carpenter died circa 1658 at Pawtuxet, Providence Co., RI.

     William M. Carpenter was born circa 1856 at West Virginia.¹ He married Frances Estella Wendell, daughter of William Smith Wendell and Martha Ann McCann, before January 1920, William Carpenter's first wife was Emma Cooper and his second wife was Ruth Vernon.¹ William M. Carpenter died after 2 April 1930.

     Note: He is in his father's household in the 1820 and 1830 Census. He is head of the household on page 70 of the 1840 Rockingham Co. Census with one male 5-10 (?), one male 20-30 (he is 28), one female under age 5 (Sarah age 2), one female 20-30 (Phebe).

By November, 1850 when the census was taken, his first wife, Phebe Henton, has died and he has married her cousin Hannah Henton. He is a farmer aged 36 who was born in VA and has real estate valued at $15K. His household consists of Hannah age 24, Sarah age 12, Margaret age 9, Catherine age 6, Sarah age 79 (his mother), and James Reed age 26 (a miller). His daughter Catherine is also counted in his sister, Elizabeth (and Enos) Keezle's household as is his son George (age 3). These are all children from his first marriage-- he and Hannah were just married in November.

1870 Rockingham Co VA Census 201; 108; 107; 16
William 57 farmer & miller; 25000 real estate; 3000 personal property Anna 44 keeping house (Hannah, nee Henton)
Mary Earman 30 asst. keep. house ( this is Margaret, wife of JKP Earman--he is listed in the next household)

201; 109; 108; 19
Cath. 28 keeping house
Mary 16 at school
Frances 14 at school
Thomas 12 at school
Delia 10 at school
Edward 6 at school
James Earman 26 carpenter personal property of 200Jesse Henton 70 day laborer What relation is he to Hannah?

George aged 22? is already gone--wonder where he lived? Not in Rockingham Co.

1880 Census Place:     Plains, Rockingham, Virginia
     Source:     FHL Film 1255388 National Archives Film T9-1388 Page 518A
     Relation     Sex     Marr     Race     Age     Birthplace
William CARPENTER     Self     M     M     W     60     VA
     Occ:     Farm Laborer     Fa: VA     Mo: VA
Mary CARPENTER     Wife     F     M     W     45     VA
     Occ:     Keeping House     Fa: VA     Mo: VA
Thomas CARPENTER     Son     M     S     W     20     VA
     Occ:     Farm Laborer     Fa: VA     Mo: VA
Edward CARPENTER     Son     M     S     W     17     VA
     Occ:     At Home     Fa: VA     Mo: VA
Delia CARPENTER     Dau     F     S     W     15     VA
     Occ:     At Home     Fa: VA     Mo: VA

Where is Mary? Check her record for possible location in 1880 Census
Where is Fannie? He was married to Phebe HENTON on 21 Sep 1837 in Rockingham Co VA.103,104,105 Source: Wilsene Scott B-62
Bondsman: Andrew Henton. William Warner Carpenter was born on 1 May 1812 at Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of John Carpenter and Sarah Warner.¹ William Warner Carpenter married Phebe Henton, daughter of Evan Henton, on 21 September 1837 at Rockingham Co., VA. William Warner Carpenter married Hannah Henton in November 1849 at Rockingham Co., VA.¹ William Warner Carpenter died on 16 August 1893 at Keezletown, Rockingham Co., VA, at age 81 Cause of Death -- Consumption. He was buried in August 1893 at Keezletown Cemetery, Keezletown, Rockingham Co., VA.

     Anna S. Carper was born in 1864. She married Oscar Finley, son of Phillip Finley and Mary Wolfe. Anna S. Carper died in 1924.

     Bertha E. Carper was the daughter of James Alfred Carper and Amanda Hale.

     Charles Alfred Carper was born on 30 April 1921. He was the son of Clarence Alfred Carper. Charles Alfred Carper died on 13 January 1943 at age 21 TGSgt, 503rd Bomber Squadron, lost at sea, WWII.

     Charles M. Carper was born. He was the son of Clarence M. Carper and Susan Reedy. Charles M. Carper died in February 1974.

     Clarence Alfred Carper was born on 28 May 1889. He was the son of James Alfred Carper and Amanda Hale. Clarence Alfred Carper died on 29 June 1962 at Frederick Co., VA, at age 73.

     Clarence M. Carper was born circa 1849 at Frederick Co. (probably), VA. He was the son of Jacob Carper and Margaret Ann Windle. Clarence M. Carper married Susan Reedy, daughter of Isaac Reedy and Sarah (?), on 2 June 1903. Clarence M. Carper died in 1928.

     Della Sophia Carper was the daughter of James Alfred Carper and Amanda Hale.

     Edgar E. Carper was born circa 1873. He was the son of John W. Carper and Mary N. Gibbons. Edgar E. Carper died in November 1924.

     Eliza Catherine Carper was born in January 1834.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Carper and Margaret Ann Windle. Eliza Catherine Carper married Strother Ritter, son of (?) Ritter, on 20 March 1856.

     Elizabeth A. Carper was born in May 1845 at Virginia.¹ She married John H. Linkous circa 1868, Nine children born, eight living as of 1900 census.¹ Elizabeth A. Carper died after 28 April 1910.

     Elizabeth F. Carper was born circa 1844. She was the daughter of Jacob Carper and Margaret Ann Windle.

     Elva P. Carper was the son of James Alfred Carper and Amanda Hale.

     Eunice Carper was born on 6 October 1908. She was the daughter of Clarence M. Carper and Susan Reedy. Eunice Carper died on 30 July 1983 at age 74.

     Eve M. Carper was born circa 1838. She was the daughter of Jacob Carper and Margaret Ann Windle.