Per Wayne ...
Benjamin E. Carpenter (my great-grandfather) was born 30 May 1843 in Rome Twp., Lenawee Co., Michigan and married Mary Jane Carothers (1853-1931). Benjamin died 7 April 1930 and ALWAYS lived in Lenawee Co., Michigan. He was a "carpenter" by trade and made seats, benches, tables., etc that were used in the Lake Erie and Southern Railroad that ran from Toledo OHio to Adrian, Michigan. He never was in Montcalm County, Michigan.Descendant line submitted by: Wayne S. Carpenter < wcarpent@dmci.net >
in March 2008.CENSUS:
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Benjamin CARPENTER Self M Male W 37 MI Carpenter NY NY
J. Mary CARPENTER Wife M Female W 27 MI Keeping House NY NY
H. Devit CARPENTER Son S Male W 3 MI MI MI
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Source Information:
Census Place 3rd Ward, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254590
NA Film Number T9-0590
Page Number 75DMARRIAGE: Marriage number 2 date is 22 or 26 May 1864.
16293. Daniel Dewitt Carpenter
E-MAIL:
From: Susan Austin susanaustin@hotmail.com
To: John R. Carpenter
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 4:46 PM
Subject: Hope Carpenter bible
Dear John,
You will believe me when I say I am just wallowing in fun with this old Bible. What a treaure trove! I am transcribing the loose stuff first and will eventually send all of it, but here are the obits:
...
D. D. Carpenter Dies At Michigan Home
Deceased Had Been Resident Of Our Community For Many Years
Daniel Dewitt Carpenter, aged 87 years, died Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at his home at 726 Company St., Adrian, Michigan. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. M. Jennings of St. Marys, Ohio,; and two grandchildren, Mrs. G. W. Nicholas of Versailles, Ohio, and Wm. M. Jennings, Jr. a medical student at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. Carpenter was born October 29, 1845, in Rome, Michigan, the youngest of three sons of Henry Carpenter, Jr. and Azuba Ostrander. He was married July 4, 1870 to Miss Josephine R. Dane. Until an advanced age he was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, being Master three times; also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
For many years, D. D. Carpenter lived in Jamesville, being engaged as a millwright for a line of large flouring mills, but had been retired from active work some ten or twelve years ago. The past seven years he has resided at the above address in Adrian, Michigan.
The death of Mr. Carpenter removes from this community a native of Lenewee Co. and one highly respected and indeed loved by all who knew him. He was a man who was just and upright in his daily life, believing thoroughly in the golden rule and practiced its principles with discretion and honestly in his dealings with mankind.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence. The Rev. R. S. Chalmers officiated. Burial took place at Onsted, Michigan.
--- hand dated 1932CENSUS:
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Daniel D CARPENTER Self M Male W 33 MI Carpenter & Joiner --- -
Josephine R CARPENTER Wife M Female W 30 MI Keeping House WI NY
Bertha M CARPENTER Dau S Female W 6 MI MI MI
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Source Information: Census Place Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota
Family History Library Film 1254636
NA Film Number T9-0636
Page Number 136B
SEX: listed as a female born in NY in the 1880 US Census with a wife and an 11 month child. Then see the second cnesus from the same twn that lists another Alma ...
CENSUS:
1880 US Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Alma CARPENTER Self M Female W 32 NY Works In Saw Mill NY NY
Annie E. CARPENTER Wife M Female W 21 WI Keeping House NY NY
Georgie L. CARPENTER Son S Male W 11M MI NY WI
Charles G. BLISH BroL W Male W 24 WI Works In Saw Mill NY NY
William H. BLISH BroL S Male W 20 WI Works In Saw Mill NY NY
Herbert J. CARPENTER Nephew S Male W 9 MI NY MI
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Source Information:
Census Place 2nd Ward, Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254600
NA Film Number T9-0600What is even more confusing is ...
CENSUS:
1880 US Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Orville G. WELLS Self M Male W 38 PA Blacksmith NY NY
Lavernia WELLS Wife M Female W 28 MI Keeping House NY NJ
Ethel WELLS Dau S Female W 6 MI PA MI
Roy WELLS Son S Male W 1M MI PA MI
Eva BARRINGER Other S Female W 20 NY Servant NY NY
Eliza DE VRIES Other S Female W 13 MI Servant HOL IRE
Almanda CARPENTER Other M Female W 32 MI NY PA
William E. REECE Other S Male W 22 MI Baggage Master --- ---
James BLACK Other S Male W 22 MI House Painter --- ---
BUSHMAN Other S Male W 21 MI Brakeman --- ---
Eliza ROBINE Other S Female W 18 MI Works In Laundry --- ---
GRANT Other M Male W 35 MI Stone Cutter --- ---
Henry JOHNSON Other S Male W 29 MI Blacksmith --- ---
George STONE Other M Male W 36 MI Works In Furniture Factory --- ---
John KENNEDY Other S Male W 20 CAN Works In Furniture Factory IRE CAN
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Source Information:
Census Place Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254588
NA Film Number T9-0588
Page Number 255D
Page Number 343D
Age 11 months during the 1880 US Census.