Descendants of William Carpenter of Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, now part of Bristol County, MA

Notes


19925. Charity Eveline Clark

Type: Obituary NOVESTA PIONEER GONE

Mrs. Charity E. Churchill's Life Full of Kindness and Cheer


Mrs. Charity E. Churchill passed away at her home in Novesta Friday,Mar. 3.  On the preceding Wednesday she had a stroke after which shedid not speak, or even swallow, but just slept her life away.

Mrs. Churchill was born June 14, 1835 at Rutland, Vermont.  When 15years of age she came with her parents to Michigan.  In 1859 she wasmarried to Peter Churchill.  Eight children were born to this union,all of whom are still living.  Mr. Churchill was a veteran of theCivil War.  Mrs. Churchill being left during the conflict at homewith three small children.  In 1882 the family moved from Berlin,
Mich., to Novesta and settled on the farm which has been theirhome ever since.  Mr. Churchill passed away August 22, 1906, sincewhich time Mrs. Churchill has lived in the old home, her son, Jason,staying with her.  Her eight children are Jason of Novesta, Mrs.Vida Mitchell of Shabbona, as follows, Loren and Mrs. Eva Kitchen ofEvergreen Twp.,, Wm. Of Novesta and Willard of Detroit, twins,Warren of Novesta and Mrs. Mina Howey of Detroit.  There are
twenty-three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, alsothree brothers, Rev. Lester Clark of Yale, Mich., Rev. Jason Clarkof Lansing, Tenn., and Newton Clark of Oscoda, Mich., besides a largecircle of friends and more distant relatives.

Mrs. Churchill's life has been full of kindness and unselfishness andcheer.  It has been said in past years she would divide her lastcrumb if it were necessary to bring aid to another.  She was
converted in early life and united with the M.P. church, and sincecoming to Novesta her membership has been with the M.E. church.

The funeral was held Tuesday at the Baptist Church, Rev. Willertonofficiating.  Interment made in the Novesta Cem..


Peter Churchill

Type: Milit-Serv Enlisted in company H, Fourth Infantry, Sept. 23, 1864 at Pontiac,for 3 years, age 35.  Mustered Sept. 29, 1864.  Discharged for disabilityat Murfreesboro, Tenn. May 22, 1865.


Stephen Rice

Rice, Stephen B., Richmond.  Enlisted in company B, Eighth Cavalry, Dec. 30, 1862, at Richmond, for 3 years, age 32.  Mustered Dec. 30, 1862.  Reported as of company G.  Transferred to Invalid Corps Jan. 15, 1864.  Discharged at St. Paul, Minn. Oct. 4, 1865, from company C, Twenty-third Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps.

Stephen Rice, aged Civil War veteran, committed suicide near Capac per an item in the Chronicle Enterprise, 7 Aug, 1896.

Type: Obituary Suicide Near Capac.

CAPAC, July 31.—Stephen Rice, aged about 60 years, living with his son James Rice, four and one-half miles south of this place, committed suicide Wednesday night [July 29] about 10 o’clock after all had retired for the night, by shooting himself through the heart.  A letter was found in his pocket, stating among other things that he would not be with them long, which would indicate that the deed was premeditated. He was a pensioner drawing $12 a month.


26299. James Rice

Per 1/1/2002 e-mail from Mike Rice

Twp., Record No. 616

Type: Obituary
Funeral services for James Rice, 76 years old, were held at his late home on White's Court, with Rev. S.A. Hills, pastor of the Community church in charge, and burial in West Berlin Cem..  Mr. Rice died Tuesday morning after an illness of a stroke suffered four years ago but was not confined to his bed until two weeks ago.  He owned and operated a farm east of Washington for many years on Marine City road, having lived his entire life in this vicinity.  Mr. and Mrs. Rice had been married  53 years.  Surviving are the widow and five children. Mrs. Guy Minnis, of Pontiac; Irwin Rice, of Hawthorne, Calif.; Guy Rice of Lake Orion, Roy and Robert, of Washington.  One sister, Miss Mary Rice; one niece, Mrs. Eugene Lawson, of Pontiac,  23 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.


26300. Emiline Rice

Per 1/1/2002 e-mail from Mike Rice


26301. Cassius Rice

Per 1/1/2002 e-mail from Mike Rice


26302. Mary Rice

Per 1/1/2002 e-mail from Mike Rice


26303. Jane Maud ('Jennie') Rice

Possibly, 19 August 1865/6

Per 1/1/2002 e-mail from Mike Rice


26304. Claire Rice

According to her death certificate, Clara, would have been born on 10 Mar 1873.


Marriage Notes for Philindia Clark and George Smith

Brother-in-law to the Rev. Lester Clark.


26305. Vesta Devilla Smith

Twp., Record No. 429.


19928. Rev. Jason S. Clark

CLARK, J S,
b 25 March 1841 - d 18 Jan 1828, BRR

Type: Milit-Serv Type: Milit-Serv Clark, Jason (Veteran), Berlin.  Enlisted in companyG, Tenth Infantry, as Corporal, Oct. 7, 1861, at Memphis, for 3years, age 21.  Mustered Feb. 6, 1862.  Re-enlisted Feb. 6, 1864, atRossville, Ga.  Mustered Feb. 16, 1864.  Mustered out at Louisville,Ky., July 19, 1865.

Type: Obituary Rev.  Jason S. Clark
born in Vermont, 3/25/1841
died, 1/18/1928, age 86 years, 9 months and 24 days.
Leaves: wife, Jerusha Caroline Sanders
married, 2/22/1866, 13 children
brother, Samuel N. Clark
Civil War Veteran [news clipping]


Jerusha Caroline

CLARK, Jerusha C,
b 13 Apr 1848 - d 27 May 1913, BRR


26309. Luther Benjamin Clark

Direct descendant claims Luther's middle name is 'Benson.'


26310. Ella Clark

Born in St. Clair, MI


26311. Emma Clark

Born in St. Clair, MI


26312. Henry L. Clark

Born in St. Clair, MI?


26317. Jason Fiske Clark

Born in Morgan County?


26319. Alta May Clark

Born in Boatland, Fentress County, Tennessee?


Marriage Notes for Susan Ferns and George Ferns

Groom:  George Ferns, age 24
Residence:  Almont
Bride:  Susan Clark, age 24
Residence:  Berlin Twp.,, St. Clair County
Minister:  William Benson, Minister
Witnesses:  Charles M. Eaton and Hattie B. Benson

Recorded in:  Early Marriages of St. Clair County, Book 3
(Earliest January 1843, Latest December 1893)


26323. Alfred Ferns

Birth NOT recorded in Lapeer Co., MI


Marriage Notes for Samuel Newton Clark and Zilpha Anna

Groom:  Samuel Newton Clark, age 21
Residence:  Fremont
Occupation:  Farmer
Birthplace:  Vermont
Bride:  Zilpha Anna Westover, age 20
Residence:  Greenwood
Birthplace:  Canada
Minister:  John Saunders, Justice
Witnesses:  Richard G. Willing; Margaret Saunders of Fremont
Date of Record:  23 March 1868


Berton Edgerton

Type: Obituary
Berton Edgerton[BOLD]

Allentown, June 26--Berton Edgerton, 73, died Friday night in his home after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the home and 2:30 p.m. in West Berlin Methodist church.  Rev. Walter Mallon will officiate.  Burial will be in West Berlin Cem..

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Esther Edgerton; five sons, Rev. Clinton Edgerton, Hillman, Mich.; Clarence and Morton Edgerton, both of Rochester, Mich.; Percy Edgerton, Detroit and Myron Edgerton in the Army in North Africa; and one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Esckilsen, Cass City.

Mr. Edgerton was born in St. Clair county, Dec. 7, 1869.  He served on the school board district No. 1 in Berlin Twp., and was one of the founders of West Berlin Methodist church.

Type: Obituary Funeral Services were held Monday afternoon at West Berlin Methodist church for Mr. Berton Edgerton, who died at his home Friday evening, after a long illness.  Mr. Edgerton was 73 years of age, having been born in St. Clair county, Dec. 7, 1869, the son of Clarence and Mary Edgerton, and married Esther Clark.  There was born to them eight children—five boys and three girls.  Two daughters having passed away during infancy, he leaves to mourn his loss Rev. Clinton Edgerton, of Hillman; Clarence and Mortan Edgerton, of Rochester; Percy Edgerton, of Detroit; Myron Edgerton, who is serving with the U.S. armed forces somewhere in Africa; and Mrs. Mildred Eschelson, of Cass City; besides his widow.  He served for many years on the school board of Allenton school district No. 3, and for many years was class leader, steward and trustee of West Berlin Methodist church.  The interment took place at West Berlin Cem., and officiating at the funeral were Rev. Frank Kunsman and Rev. Walter Mollen.


Marriage Notes for Samuel Newton Clark and Winnie Howell

Samuel N. Clark, age 41
Residence:  Brockway Center
Born:  Vermont
Occupation:  farmer
Parents:  Amasa Clark and unknown
Bride:  Winnie Howell Brooks, age 29
Residence:  Brockway Center
Born:  Tennessee
Occupation:  Housewife
Parents:  Fanny Hunt and unknown
Minister:  Thomas G. Huckle, pastor
Witnesses: Chas Trumble of St. Clair and Florence Fenton of Casco

27 March 1888, Fremont Twp
Samuel N. Clark, 41, W, Brockway, b. Vermont, Farmer, P: Amasa Clark & Roxanna Carpenter, once
Winnie Howell, 29, W, Brockway, b. Tennessee, Gen. Housework, once
Levi Soules, of Fremont & Alice M. Clark, of Brockway; Samuel Richards, Min.


26332. Harry Clark

Per Dallas' obituary of 18 Nov 1907.


26334. Eveline Clark

Per Dallas' obituary of 18 Nov. 1907.


26335. Pearl M. Clark

Per Dallas' obituary of 18 Nov 1907.


George Eddy

CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George EDDY   Self   M   Male   W   27   OH   Farmer   OH   OH
Eunice EDDY   Wife   M   Female   W   24   MI   Keeping House   VT   PA
Arthur J. EDDY   Son   S   Male   W   8M   MI      OH   MI
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Source Information:
 Census Place Barnett, Oceana, Michigan
 Family History Library Film   1254599
 NA Film Number   T9-0599
 Page Number   514D


19951. Henry Warren Carpenter

Anita L. Merlo Gauld submitted the information on this line in November 1988.


19956. Joseph Carpenter

CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:

Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Joseph CARPENTER   Self   M   Male   W   29   VT   Farm Laborer   VT   VT
Julia CARPENTER   Wife   M   Female   W   23   MI   Keeping House   VT   VT
Walter CARPENTER   Son   S   Male   W   5   MI      VT   VT
Almede CARPENTER   Son   S   Male   W   3   MI      VT   VT
Norman CARPENTER   Son   S   Male   W   1   MI      VT   VT
Calvin BARNES   Other   W   Male   W   48   ENG   Farm Laborer   ENG   ENG
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Source Information:
 Census Place Armada, Macomb, Michigan
 Family History Library Film   1254592
 NA Film Number   T9-0592
 Page Number   280C


19958. John Frank Carpenter

Number 7437 in the Carpenter Memorial on page 710.
No family listed in the CM.
DEATH: Died 1883 in the CM instead of 1886 as per record submitted.


26345. Lewis N. Carpenter

Compare RIN 45521.  This Lewis N. may be in error.


19959. Fred Hiram Carpenter

Number 7438 in the Carpenter Memorial on page 710.
Family is number 1542.