Descendants of William Carpenter of Providence (Pawtuxet section, now in Cranston), Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, now part of Providence County, RI
Notes
1628.
Zenith Carpenter
MARRIAGE: m. 11May 1792: Mary Carpenter married Alexander Boyle, son of John
Boyle. John's daughter, Ann, later married Zenith Carpenter on
23 Mar 1793. These are neighbors and have close ties in land transactions.
Could the followng data apply to a son of this Zenith?
On Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:43:52 EDT DBurtCarp writes:
>Thanks.
>I found a little more info:
>The Civil War Zenith had the following children: (BORN ABOUT 1820?)
>Robert Larkin (BORN ABOUT 1845?)
>William Russell
>Vivanda I
>John Geary
>Henry Zenith
>George Washington
>Ann Elizabeth
>Mary Emma
>Robert Larkin had the following children:
>Cynthia Josephine 7/8/77 - 7/9/01
>Robert Marion 11/2/79
>Everett Zenith 5/24/84 - 2/23/68
>Edith Elaine 3/31/87 - 6/4/25
>George Edson 8/25/86
>All born in Holton, Ks
>Everett Zenith had the following children:
>Dana Herbert 7/16/15 - 4/28/95
>Richard Everett 9/26/17
>Robert Larkin 11/16/19 - Died in the 1970's
>I do not understand the nomenclature that was used in the attachment
>you sent me. I will take the liberty of calling you one day to ask you to
>explain it to me.
>Thanks again.
>David Carpenter
>Missouri City, TX
E-MAIL:
Date:
98-07-10 15:13:58 EDT
Zenith Carpenter, eldest known son of Zophar, was born in Botetourt
Co., VA about 1771/76. He was of age when his father died in 1798 and received
his 100 acre inheritance at that time, whereas his borthers, Rufus and Robert
waited until they were of age and the remaining 200 acres remained in their
Mother's name until then. The 1810 census of Garrard Co., KY lists
his age as between 26 and not yet 45; In 1820 as as over 45; and in 1830,
after he had moved to neighboring Rockcastle Co. as being from 50 to not yet 60
years of age. If over 45 yrs. of age in 1820 , he would have to have been over
55 in 1830 and no more than 59. So his birth date would fall from 1771 70
1776.
Zenith is difficut to trace. His name appears in the index of the
Garrard Co. Circuit Court cases, but all of the books are now in the State
Archives. I have not bothered to make the many trips necessary to search. It
is the genealogist's worst night-mare when records are completely destroyed by
fire. It is also our misfortune that Zenith moved to Rockcastle Co. where in
1873 arson resulted in all of the County Court records being bing a loss for
countless families doing research. What remains on Zenith is the result of
lean gleanings from limited sources.
Zenith was no doubt named for his uncle, Zeno. Various records
record Zenes, Zenus, and even Tenus when uninformed researchers misread old
hand writing. Eventually, the name Zenith stuck and carried on, per evidence
of a grandson like-named. On 23Mar1793, Alexander Boyle was the bondsman for
the marriage of his sister Ann to Zenes (Zenith) Carpenter in then Madison Co.,
KY.
The 1810 census for Garrard Co. lists both Zenith and Ann as between
26 and 45 yrs. of age. They have 2 boys and 3 girls under ten; 2boys and 1
girl 10-16; 1 boy and 1 girl 16-26. The 1820 census probably lists all of
their children, under 10, 3 boys and 1 girl; 10-16, 1 boy and 2 girls; 16-18, 1
boy; 18-26, 2boys and 2 girls (12 children in all supposing that all listed are
theirs).
In 1822, for some reason, Zenith and Ann sell their 100 acres to
Rufus. This transaction documents the location of each brother's land.
Zenith's land adjoined Thomas Kennedy on the north, Robert Carpenter on the
east, Ambrose Ross on the south, and Rufus Carpenter on the west. The acreage
of Zenith was the choice land of the 300 acres owned by the brothers, but all
of the land was classified as 2nd rate. In1824 he is in neighboring Rockcastle
Co. which connects Garrard on the south. He paid taxes this year and had 200
acres of 3rd rate land on Skeggs Creek which covers the greater portion on the
south part of the county. He is listed with 1 white male and 5 horses. He is
carried on the tax list until 1835; however he apparently had sold all of his
land as early as 1831.
( This compiler suggests for the history buff that the early hunter's
trace and later settler's trace called Skaggs Trace after the brothers Richard
and Henry is probably the source for the name Skeggs Creek.)
In 1830 Zenith is between 50 and 60 yrs. of age with 2 boys and 1
girl, 10-15; 1 boy and 1 girl, 15-20; and 1 girl 20-30. Ann is either deceased
at this time or living with one of her children. I choose to think that she is
dead as Zenith begins to get rid of his land. Where he goes or if he went
anywhere is a mystery. He may have stayed and died in Rockcastle Co., or he
may have gone south as at least one of his children did.
The late Forrest Calico, author of, A History of Garrard Co. and
its Churches, left many notes on family research he had done over many years. I
am fortunate to have copies of many of these notes that refer to my family.
Mr. Calico is perhaps the first person to develope in me an interest in history
and family, especially on the Carpenters when he told me about Kegley's
Virginia Frontier and its reference to Zophar Carpenter. Family had never
mentioned Zophar as a relative, but in my youth I had at times when hunting, or
establishing a Crow Blind on Graveyard hill, I would read the Markers in the
Cemetery and wonder who they were. Back to the notes. One of the notes, which
had no source, names the alleged children of Zenith and Ann as: Robert and
Elizabeth of Hardin Co., TN; Jane Carson, wife of S.M. Carson of Shelby Co.,
TN; Harrison and Finley Carpenter, Susan Minks (later Branaman); Telitha C.
(may be Cummins?); and matilda Preston of Rockcastle Co. Some of these names
are disputed by other researchers as being the children of Zenith. They have
no proof and neither do I. There are two exceptions. Elizabeth is a proven
daughter of Zenith as he is so identified as the father in her marriage bond to
a James Mitchell with a minister's return date of 27Jun1820. There is no bond
date in the Garrard Co. However, on the same date there is also an alleged
marriage of a James Mitchell to a Polly Watkins, both returns by the same
minister! Anyway, It is likely that Elizabeth went to Hardin Co., TN as there
is proof of a family connection there.
In the 1897 Annals of Platt Co., MO was published the genealogies of
its noted families. The Carpenter features: Robert Carpenter, son of Zenith,
of Alabama, was born in 1795; married Rebecca May (marriage confirmed in
Lawrence Co., AL on 7Feb1820). Their son, Zenith Carpenter, was born
27Jul1821. The article goes on to name children and marriages, etc. With
this information, I decided to test Mr. Calico's statement that Robert and
Elizabeth were of Hardin Co., TN. This county is on the Tennessee and Alabama
border, not far from Lawrence Co., Alabama where Robert was married. While I
was in the area on a business trip, I visited the court house, but had only
abt 30 minutes to search as the office closed at noon. I was able to check the
indexes only. True enough, there were several Carpenter entries, including a
Robert and Rebecca and Zenith, which had to be the grandson of the subject of
these notes who is later found in Missouri. Other Carpenter names were
Lucinda, andThomas W. All entries spanned from 1846 to 1867. I am certain
that other data is available when time and effort suits. The question
remains; who were the other children of Zenith and Ann, and where did Zenith
spend his last days.
In my early days of gathering data, I sometimes failed to record
the source, as I no doubt felt that I would never go as far in detailing as I
find myself doing now. One of my notes that I copied from a published source
refers to testimony which involved Ambrose Ross, quote: " Zenith Carpenter
told Ambrose Ross he considered him as big a fool as he ever saw when drunk."
Interesting as Zenith's brother, Robert married Ross' daughter.
The suggested children, not proven will remain as part of the notes
on Zenith until proven or disproven.
Gerald R. Tudor 1998 A. D.
1630.
Robert Carpenter
BIRTH: 29 Apr 1783 in Charles Carpenter record, 29 May 1783 in another
record. Not born in Augusta county, VA. He was born in Madison county, KY.
CHILDREN: Children order and no birth dates given in both record, except as
indicated.
E-MAIL: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 From: "Judy Morgan"
Hello John,
I saw your post on GenForum. You seem to be quite knowledgable on the
Carpenters. I have Carpenters from Kentucky and Missouri.
Do you recognize any of my Carpenters? I am at a dead end.
Zopher Carpenter, b. 1733 d. Garrard Co., Kentucky
I only know of one son:
Robert Carpenter, b. May 29, 1783 in Botetourt Co., Virginia, -married Mary
Elizabeth Ross on
April 5, 1806 in Garrard Co., Kentucky, -d. May 22, 1865.
Robert and Mary had four children that I know of, there could be more.
Rachel Carpenter b. October 5, 1824 in Garrard Co., Ky,- married John M.
Brannaman on
November 9, 1847 in Garrard Co., Ky d. November 11, 1878 in Platte Co.,
Missouri .
Christian Carpenter, no further info.
John (Jack) Carpenter, no further info.
Rauza Jane Carpenter b. August 18, 1822 in Garrard Co., Ky,- married
James Coleman, d. October 9, 1899 in Platte Co., Missouri.
My line is Zopher, Robert & Mary, Rachel & John, then on to Beard and Thompson
(which is my maiden name.) If you know any information on any
of these, I would really appreciate hearing from you. I also
saw your post about the Carpenter CD. You can add any of my info if it is
usable. In addition,
please let me know how I can obtain a CD when it becomes available.
Thank you for your time. Judy (Thompson) Morgan, judym43@qnet.com
1642.
Robert Carpenter
FATHER: Probably, but not proved to be Zenith Carpenter.
1646.
Christian B. Carpenter
He moved to Missouri after 1850.
3511.
Robert J. Carpenter
CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Robert J. CARPENTER Self M Male W 33 KY Farmer KY KY
Mary CARPENTER Wife M Female W 18 MO Keeps House OH OH
Doro PYLE SisterL S Female W 15 MO OH OH
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Source Information:
Census Place Lincoln, Grundy, Missouri
Family History Library Film 1254688
NA Film Number T9-0688
Page Number 359B
1647.
Samuel Davis Carpenter
http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Ekygarrar/cabinet/scarpenter.html
Submitted by: Gerald Tudor g2door@micron.net
SAMUEL DAVIS CARPENTER
22 MAY 1814 - 3 NOV 1889
plus names of last century patrons of his store
On a high ridge across from the Carpenter Graveyard off Walker Pike in Garrard County was the eight room log house of Samuel Davis Carpenter, son of Rufus and grandson to Zophar who first homesteaded the site. This short article gives some insite on Samuel and also records the names of patrons who did business at his store in the mid to late 1800s. The names may be of interest to many of their descendants.
Samuel's portrait once hung in my Grandfather Woodson Tudor's home. It along with one of his father, William was noticed by me but little attention was given to them. Both are now beyond recognition and not determined which is which.
Sam raised a large family on the second rate land he owned, some willed to him by his father, Rufus and the rest purchased from his brother Christian when he moved away to Missouri, and from his sister, Almeda and her husband, Willis Shumate, a brother to his wife, Eliza.
There is evidence that his children were educated for their time. Lucinda, his eldest was a school teacher. William David studied law before the Civil War and became the Adjutant of the First Kentucky Cavalry Union. I have seen his good hand writing in the records of his office.
The land itself may not have been of sufficient yield to support his family as he ran a store, probably on his property, for many years. About 41 pages of his account book survive and describes the products and trade that occurred. Each patron's name is recorded on the pages of the book. This compiler was given the remains of Sam's book and has turned it over to the Eastern Kentucky University Archives for preservation. Copies, for use, are maintained by this recorder. After Samuel's death, his son-in- law William Tudor continued the operation of the store for a few years. Scattered through the book may be found the signatures of some of William's sons. The book , based upon the remaining pages, covers a period from about 1857 to the 1880's. It would be prohibitive, spacewise, to include the contents in this limited space. But for others researching the people in the neighborhood, the names of the patrons are listed.
PATRONS OF SAM CARPENTER'S STORE
( As they first appear on the pages )
Henry T. Terrill, George Hammock, D. M. (Delb?) Lacky, William Baird, Newton Woods, Michael Austin, Conner Wilmot, Hampton McQuerry, Andrew Reid, ___ Abner, ____ Hickenbottom, Buford Mason, James Dollins, ____ Lawson, _____ Denny of Lackey & Denny, John Walker, Moton Gaftney (may be John Gaftney), William Croucher.
Walter Austin, Richard Kirkendoll ( Richmond Kirkendoll/Kuykendall in most references. Richmond died in 1860 and was a brother-in-law to Samuel Carpenter's mother, Rachel Reid Carpenter), James R. Woods, George Denny, J. Y. Yakey (Yeakey), Major More (Moore), Thomas Austin, T. Kennedy,
Y. (Yantis) Middleton, J. Pointer, William Lawson, Jr., Denny & Moran, Mr. More, Mr. Meriman, Mr. Johnson, John Y. Level (Leavell), A. Merit, Litle Roiston, James Hardin,
Mr. Edwards, John Carpenter, Gabrial Oder, Dick ____, Peter Faulkner, N. J. Shropshier, William Duwff (Duff?), George Sprinkels, Hollen & Co., Edward Croucher, John McQuerry, John Jones, Jesse Chasteen, Mr. P. Johnson, James Church, Dennis Sigar or Leggar, John Croucher, Mr. Griffey, Jinny or Jerry Carpenter,
Sarey Hammock, John Faulkner, J. K. Faulkner, Mrs. Caty Homes, Alexander Abbot, Nancy Church, Thomas Foley, B(urdett) Ramsey,Dr., David Huffman, Richard Faulkner, Alex Royston, William Olberson, Mr. Layer, James Soper, Mr. Elken, Mr. (Henderson?) Hill, Miner Smith, George Schooler, Alex Conn, Robert Conn,
Jane Rothwell, Colored Don, William Ross, Burnam Tur____?, Abe Faulkner, Oliver Reid, Siler & Co., E. Tudor, Fount Tankersly, Joseph McQuerry, George Kavanaugh, Archibald Ross, Charlie Moore, Thomas White, Parkson? Palmer, Ellen Terrill, John Mitchel, Will Walker, Flora Adison, Gordon Hunly, J. H. Kennedy, J. or T. Newton,
Jackson Hammock, William Conner, Wm. D. Carpenter, James Pointer, George Austin, Wm. Tudor, Sam Hall, Henry Tankersley, Mrs. Davis, J. Ross, W. G. (William Garnett) Tudor, Sam Tudor.
The patrons were both black and white neighbors of the Carpenters.
3521.
William David Carpenter
PICTURES: Data provided by Gerald Tudor.
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/t/u/d/Gerald-R-Tudor/
SEE: MISC PICS. RIN 38352
William David Carpenter, 1st KY Cav. Union, son of Samuel and Eliza Shumate
Carpenter of Garrard Co., KY.
(There is some speculation that the photo is really that of W. D.'s
younger brother John Martin Carpenter of the 7th
KY Cav. Union. The owner of this site was told that the subject is in fact
W.D. W.D. served as Adjutant for the
regiment. He was murdered in Kansas where he was practicing Law. His
burial was beside his young wife, Hattie
Hayes in the Somerset, KY Cemetery. Hattie died just three months into the
marriage. See W. D.'s self portrait he
sketched prior to 1873.
SEE: MISC PICS. RIN 38352a
This sketch of W.D. Carpenter was done on a large sheet of Paste Board sometime
before 1873.
He was a native of Garrard Co., KY and the Adjutant of The First
Kentucky Cavalry,
commanded by Frank Wolford and Silas Adams. W.D. was wounded
during the Seige of
Knoxville, TN. He lost his life 1 April 1873 mysteriously while
practicing law in Kansas. It is
alleged that his law office burned shortly after he was shot to
death. His brother, John M.
Carpenter returned his body to Somerset, KY where he was buried
beside his wife, Hattie Hayes
Carpenter who had died jsut three months after their marriage.
3524.
James W. Carpenter
117 years old?! Probably died in Civil War or due to disease in 1864 and not in 1964.
James R. Pherigo
CENSUS: There is only one James R. Pherigo in the 1880 US Census that matches anywhere close:
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
James R. PHERIGO Self M Male W 29 IN Farmer KY KY
Diena PHERIGO Wife M Female W 26 MO Keeping House KY KY
Bertha V. PHERIGO Dau S Female W 4 MO IN MO
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Source Information:
Census Place Richland, Putnam, Missouri
Family History Library Film 1254711
NA Film Number T9-0711
Page Number 494C
3529.
Loyal U. Carpenter
Was middle name "Union"?
1648.
Almeda Carpenter
May have died in MO.
Willis Shumate
May have died in MO.
1649.
Jacob S. Carpenter
PARENTAGE: Unknown.
PARENTS: Rufus Carpenter and Rachel Alexander Reed - more likely, but far from proven.
PARENT: William Carpenter b. abt 1787 VA - temp connection - very very speculative.
PARENTS:
Jacob S. CARPENTER (AFN: 1980-1CW) (Parents born in VA) is speculated but does not appear to be ...
(WHY? Because of year estimate and parents born in different states!)
Jacob CARPENTER (AFN: 197Z-P51) - His parents are:
Father:
Peter CARPENTER (AFN:197Z-NZS)
Born: About 1789 Place: , Lincoln, North Carolina
Died: Aft 1860 Place: , Todd, Kentucky
Buried: Aft 1860 Place: , Todd, Kentucky
Married: Abt 1785/1787 Place: , Lincoln, North Carolina
GFather: Christian CARPENTER (AFN:J46R-2X) Family
GMother: KATY (AFN:197Z-N3F)
Mother:
Polly Or Mary (AFN:197Z-P00)
Born: Abt. 1764 Place: <, Lincoln, North Carolina>
Married: Abt 1785/1787 Place: , Lincoln, North Carolina
CENSUS: 1880 US Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Jacob CARPENTER Self M Male W 64 KY Farmer VA VA
Jane CARPENTER Wife M Female W 61 KY Keeping House NC NC
Charles B. CARPENTER Son S Male W 28 MO Farming KY KY
Jam J. CARPENTER Son S Male W 22 MO Farming KY KY
Jacob S. CARPENTER Son S Male W 20 MO Farming KY KY
Albirt M. CARPENTER Son S Male W 18 MO Farming KY KY
Source Information:
Census Place Willow Fork, Moniteau, Missouri
Family History Library Film 1254704
NA Film Number T9-0704
Page Number 381A
Jane Carpenter
DEATH: Aft 2 Oct 1874
3545.
Jacob S. Carpenter
NAME: aka D. Carpenter
1660.
Charity Carpenter
Died in aged 41. Leonard and Charity Smith must have died within a short time
of one another as in the 1860 Erie Co, PA Census, Julia is in the home of
Daniel and Phebe Carpenter Pomeroy and Sarah and Harriet were in the home of
Phineas and Judith Carpenter Pomeroy. Neither of the Pomeroy couples appears
to have had any children of their own, at least none who grew past infancy.
Daniel and Phineas were born in MA and were brothers. I have as of 9 June
1999, not been able to tie them in with the Pomeroy families in Erie Co, of
which there are a number. Per Cheri Nolan.
DEATH: Recorded in Julia Smith Davis' Bible.
3547.
George F. Smith
BURIAL: The following family members are buried in the McLane Baptist Cemetery
in Branchville, now a part of Edinboro, Erie, PA:
Edwin Carpenter/ died/ Nov 10, 1880/ aged 76 years. Ezra Davis/ 1842 - 1913.
Julia Davis/ 1847-1917. George F Smith/ 1836-19_. Sarah L Smith/ 1838-1908.
Harriet M Smith/ 1840 -.
3548.
Sarah L. Smith
BURIAL: The following family members are buried in the McLane Baptist Cemetery
in Branchville, now a part of Edinboro, Erie, PA:
Edwin Carpenter/ died/ Nov 10, 1880/ aged 76 years. Ezra Davis/ 1842 - 1913.
Julia Davis/ 1847-1917. George F Smith/ 1836-19_. Sarah L Smith/ 1838-1908.
Harriet M Smith/ 1840 -.
3549.
Harriet M. Smith
BURIAL: The following family members are buried in the McLane Baptist Cemetery
in Branchville, now a part of Edinboro, Erie, PA:
Edwin Carpenter/ died/ Nov 10, 1880/ aged 76 years. Ezra Davis/ 1842 - 1913.
Julia Davis/ 1847-1917. George F Smith/ 1836-19_. Sarah L Smith/ 1838-1908.
Harriet M Smith/ 1840 -.
1661.
Charles French
MARRIAGE: Never married per Hodgson; married Sarah Cox per Deem.
Joseph Ward Pimlot
NOTE: War of 1812 Veteran - For the British! He was Captured in the Battle of
Lake Erie (He was in the British Navy).
He was noted as an Englishman, farmer & Strong Republican.
He had 7 children by 1st marriage, 3 by 2nd marriage.
BURIAL: Buried Cleveland Cem,1 mi E and 3 mi S of South Whitle.