NAME: Asaph in the CM and Asa in Pedigree search.
SEE: The Ancestry and Descendants of Solomon Carpenter of Goshen, New York.
The News Journal of Machias, Maine.DESCENDANTS: Descendants on this line submitted by Ed Carpenter via e-mail in December 2005.
He is the grandson of Manley and Bess Carpenter. More updates added in October 2010.
"ENCarpenter" <1ecarp@mchsi.com>Asa Carpenter Compact Disc #7 Pin #332771 Sex: M
Event(s):
Birth: Dec 1793 Place: ,Washington Co,NY
Death: 2 Sep 1874 Place: Lorraine,Jefferson,NY
Parents:
Father: Phillip *Carpenter Disc #7 Pin #332773
Mother: Mary Rhodes Disc #7 Pin #332774
Spouse: Phoebe Mc Gregory Disc #7 Pin #332772
Marriage: 27 Jan 1815 Place: Bolton's Landing,,NY
Notes and Sources:
Notes: None
Sources: None
Submitter:
Christos Christou, Jr.
303 Nicholson Road, Baltimore, MD 21221-6609, Email: none givenE-MAIL:
From: Ed Carpenter
To: John R Carpenter (JRC)
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: Carpenter CD
Finally dug out my notes on Gregory vs McGregory. A cousin has a copy of James Asa Carpenter's death cert which says his mother was "____________ Gregory" (no Mc). I've seen it, but she never sent me the copy she promised. This same cousin has been working with a Gregory researcher and got a file which is pretty well documented. It has a Phebe Gregory b. 17 Oct 1795 to Joseph and Sarah (Thorn) Gregory. A 1793 sibling is shown as born in Warren County, NY (this is Bolton/Bolton Landing's county). A 1799 sibling married a Warren County lassie and had all his issue in Warren County. A Phebe Carpenter, 54, died 2 May 1849 per Brownville, Jefferson, NY vitals. This has her born about 1795.
Asa Carpenter (Phebe's spouse) was injured when his musket blew up in his face. He went to a hospital in VT. The War Dept letter which apparently is the source of the "Mc" describes this and gives his date of release. The timing fits with a guy who leaves the hospital, goes around Lake Champaign to Bolton Landing, marries his childhood sweetheart, and heads on to Jefferson County where his father is.
Sorry about the delay. Have a happy holiday.
Ed
NAME: Name changed from McGregory to Gregory - see father's notes.
Elposa Carpenter Compact Disc #99 Pin #666370
DESCENDANTS: Descendants on this line submitted by Ed Carpenter via e-mail in October 2010.
"ENCarpenter" <1ecarp@mchsi.com>CENSUS: 2 years off and birth location is off. Right area. Who is this? See: RIN 142716 Jeremiah Carpenter.
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Jeremiah CARPENTER Self M Male W 86 CAN Farmer CAN CAN
Maria CARPENTER Wife M Female W 71 CAN CAN CAN
Mariah CARPENTER GDau S Female W 16 NY NY NY
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Source Information:
Census Place Lorraine, Jefferson, New York
Family History Library Film 1254839
NA Film Number T9-0839
Page Number 1BAND
1880 United States Census - This is the son of RIN 142716 Jeremiah Carpenter - See RIN 412719
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Jeremiah CARPENTER Self M Male W 43 NY Farmer CAN CAN
Mary P. CARPENTER Wife M Female W 32 PA Housekeeping PA PA
William CARPENTER Son S Male W 15 NY Farm Laborer NY PA
Charles CARPENTER Son S Male W 12 NY NY PA
Anna CARPENTER Dau S Female W 6 NY NY PA
Jane CARPENTER Dau S Female W 2 NY NY PA
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Source Information:
Census Place Lorraine, Jefferson, New York
Family History Library Film 1254839
NA Film Number T9-0839
Page Number 1B
cemetery stone has her as shown
other sources have her as Maria
might be Louisa - she was a teacher
Priscilla?
may be wife of Reuben Leffingwell, in which case would be mother of Mila E. who m. William H. Rice (they may have had son, Seth - reference not clear)
Living with her son in 1880.
cemetary stone has her as shown
other sources have her as Sally
CENSUS: 1850 US Census - See image: RIN 94713 Levi Carpenter 1850a.jpg
NOTE: Son Layfayette is on the next page. See: RIN 94713 Levi Carpenter 1850b.jpg
Name: Levi Carpenter
Residence: Brownsville, Jefferson, New York
Age: 39 years
Calculated Birth Year: 1847
Birthplace: New York
Gender: Male
Race (original):
Race (expanded):
Death Month:
Death Year:
Film Number: 17090
Digital GS Number: 4197487
Image Number: 00142
Line Number: 34
Dwelling House Number: 218
Family Number: 220
Marital Status:
Free or Slave:
Collection: United States Census, 1850CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation
Levi CARPENTER M Male 80 NY Farmer
Unice CARPENTER M Female 80 VT Keeping H
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Source Information:
Census Place Brownville, Jefferson, New York
Family History Library Film 1254838
Page Number 160B
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41900939
Levi Carpenter
Birth: Dec. 10, 1799
New York, USA
Death: Aug. 28, 1890
Jefferson County
New York, USA
Son of, Philip and Mary Rhodes Carpenter.
Husband of, Eunice Ayers.
Father of, Lovina, Lucy, Mary, Wellington L, Rosetta, Absolom, Samuel Winfield, Orville, LaFayette, and Bruce Carpenter.
Served in the War of 1812.
Family links:
Parents:
Philip Carpenter (1765 - 1836)
Mary Rhodes Brazee (1769 - 1871)
Spouse:
Eunice M. Ayers Carpenter (1808 - 1900)*
Children:
Lucy Carpenter Waterman (1831 - 1917)*
Siblings:
Levi Carpenter (1799 - 1890)
Cynthia Carpenter Elmer (1811 - 1887)*
Orson Carpenter (1811 - 1899)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Stone Cemetery
Jefferson County
New York, USA
Maintained by: kathy sowles
Originally Created by: Mary Sowles
Record added: Sep 13, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 41900939
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=61853603
Eunice M. Ayers Carpenter
Birth: 1808
Vermont, USA
Death: Aug. 13, 1900
Hesperia
Newaygo County
Michigan, USA
Daughter of Abijah and Sally Wilder Ayers.
Wife of Levi Carpenter.
Mother of Lovina, Lucy, Mary, Wellington L. Rosetta/Roxana, Absolom, Samuel W. Orville B. LaFayette, and Bruce/Brown Carpenter.
Family links:
Spouse:
Levi Carpenter (1799 - 1890)
Children:
Lucy Carpenter Waterman (1831 - 1917)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
East Hesperia Cemetery
Hesperia
Newaygo County
Michigan, USA
Created by: kathy sowles
Record added: Nov 19, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 61853603
NAME: Lovina or Lavina
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90800102
Lucy Carpenter Waterman
Birth: May 25, 1831
Pillar Point
Jefferson County
New York, USA
Death: Apr. 14, 1917
Hesperia
Newaygo County
Michigan, USA
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Lucy Waterman, Died: 14 April 1917 Hesperia, Newaygo Co., Michigan, Female, White, Widow, Born: 25 May 1831 New York, 85y10m19d, Father: Levi Carpenter, Born: New York, Mother: Unis Ayms, Born: Connecticut, Informant: Mrs. Israel Clark, Hepseria, Burial: 16 April 1917 E. Cem., Cause of death: Senile Decay, 2 years, Reg. No. 2, File No. 199.
Obituary Index, Fremont Area District Library
Lucy Waterman, Carpenter, Died: 14 April 1917, at daughters home in hepseria, Born: Pillar Point, Jefferson Co., New York, Spouse: Joseph Waterman, Daughter: Celia Clark, Son: Edward Waterman, Burial: East Cemetery, Fremont Times Indicator: 19 April 1917.
Family links:
Parents:
Levi Carpenter (1799 - 1890)
Eunice M. Ayers Carpenter (1808 - 1900)
Spouse:
Joseph T. Waterman (1821 - 1908)*
*Calculated relationship
Note: Wife of Joseph T. Waterman. Daughter of Levi and Eunice (Ayms) Carpenter.
Burial:
East Hesperia Cemetery
Hesperia
Newaygo County
Michigan, USA
Created by: Laura Pinks
Record added: May 27, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 90800102
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90800194
Joseph T. Waterman
Birth: Mar. 10, 1821
New York, USA
Death: Aug. 22, 1908
Hesperia
Newaygo County
Michigan, USA
1880 U.S. Federal Census Denver, Newaygo Co., Mi Pg. 343C
Jospeh Watterman, M, 59, Married, Farming, Self, NY 1821
Lucy Watterman, F, 48, Married, Housekeeping, Wife, NY, 1832, FB & MB NY
1900 U.S. Federal Census Hepseria Village, Newaygo Co., MI Sheet7B, Fam. 168
Joseph Waterman, March 1821, NY, Head, FB & MB NY, W, M, Married 54years
Lucy Waterman, May 1831, NY, Wife, FB & MB VT, W, F, Married 54years, 2 children - 2 living
Unice Carpenter, June 1802, VT, Mother in law, FB & MB VT, W, F, Widowed, 10 children - 4 living
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Joseph T,. Waterman, Died: 22 Aug. 1908 Heperia, Newaygo Co., Michigan, Male, White, Married, Born: 10 March 1821 New York State, 87y5m12d, Age at 1st marriageL 28years,, Parent of 2 children of whom 2 are living, Father; Walter Waterman, Born: New York State, Mother: Syntha Simpson, Born: New York State, Informant: Celia Clark, Hesperia, Burial: 24 Aug. 1908 Hesperia East Cemetery, Cause of death: Old age and general debility, Reg. No. 7, File No. 768.
Family links:
Spouse:
Lucy Carpenter Waterman (1831 - 1917)
Note: Husband of Lucy (Carpenter0 Waterman. Son of Walter and Syntha (Simpson) Waterman.
Burial:
East Hesperia Cemetery
Hesperia
Newaygo County
Michigan, USA
Created by: Laura Pinks
Record added: May 27, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 90800194
NAME: Pinney or Kinney
Not in the 1850 US Census with the rest of the family.
2622. Orville Balora Carpenter
Not in the 1850 US Census with the rest of the family.
CENSUS: 1850 US Census - with parents.
CENSUS: 1860 US Census - with parents.
Name: Lafayette Carpenter
Residence: , Jefferson, New York
Ward: Brownville
Age: 12 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1848
Birthplace: New York
Gender: Male
Page: 89
Family Number: 717
Film Number: 803761
DGS Number: 4235929
Image Number: 00796
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860CENSUS: 1870 US Census - Did he move to Kansas?
Name: Lafaette Carpenter
Estimated Birth Year: 1842
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 28y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Kansas, United States
Collection: United States Census, 1870
Here he is married to an Annette, age 24 born in OH. No children.
CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Bruce CARPENTER Self M Male W 28 NY Farmer NY NY
Sharlott CARPENTER Wife M Female W 29 NY Keeping H NY NY
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Source Information:
Census Place Brownville, Jefferson, New York
Family History Library Film 1254838
NA Film Number T9-0838
Page Number 160B
NAME: Sharlott or Charlotte. Probably the later.
married a cousin
his father had a provision in his will leaving this Nathan $1 to $5 if there was a law allowing the will to be broken
CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Minnie BORDEN Self W Female W 30 NY House Keeping NY NY
Gertrude BORDEN Dau S Female W 8 NY At School NY NY
Gracie BORDEN Dau S Female W 6 NY At School NY NY
Merton BORDEN Son S Male W 4 NY NY NY
Merton FINCH Brother M Male W 22 NY Carpenter NY NY
Dewain FINCH Brother M Male W 32 NY Stonemason NY NY
Dora TAYLOR Sister M Female W 19 NY NY NY
John CARPENTER Other W Male W 76 NY NY NY
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Source Information:
Census Place Cortlandville, Cortland, New York
Family History Library Film 1254822
NA Film Number T9-0822
Page Number 76C
Name not given. Widow living in Granville in 1880.
CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Caroline CARPENTER Self W Female W 50 NY NY NY
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Source Information:
Census Place Granville, Washington, New York
Family History Library Film 1254942
NA Film Number T9-0942
Page Number 180DSAME Caroline Carpenter???
CENSUS: 1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
B. H. SYKES Self M Male W 39 VT Groceryman VT CT
Clara L. SYKES Wife M Female W 35 NY Keeping House NY VT
Nora SYKES Dau S Female W 8 VT At School VT NY
Caroline CARPENTER Other W Female W 53 VT Keeping House VT NY
William WHEELER Other S Male W 36 NY Dry Goods Clerk NY VT
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Source Information:
Census Place Granville, Washington, New York
Family History Library Film 1254942
NA Film Number T9-0942
CENSUS:
1880 United States Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Daniel CARPENTER Self M Male W 72 NY Farmer VT VT
Mary CARPENTER Wife M Female W 37 NY Keeping H NJ NJ
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Source Information:
Census Place Brownville, Jefferson, New York
Family History Library Film 1254838
NA Film Number T9-0838
Page Number 156B
1632. Orson or Orison Carpenter
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73720785
Orson Carpenter
Birth: Aug. 25, 1811
Granville
Washington County
New York, USA
Death: Aug. 27, 1899
Wheatland
Hillsdale County
Michigan, USA
Son of Philip Carpenter and Mary Rhodes Carpenter Brazee
Husband of Nancy Jane Duffin Carpenter and Nancy Maria Phillips Carpenter
Also married, Mary Smith-10Dec1860-Hillsdale County Michigan
Father of;
Hiram Carpenter-(1806-1811)-#41901192
Sarah Jane Carpenter Bailey-(1841-1905)
Elvira Elizabeth Carpenter Resseguie-(1834-1917)
William Carpenter-1836-1900)
Mariette Carpenter Dillon-(1844-1928)
Ella Louise Carpenter Stanley-(1857-1924)
(work in progress)
Family links:
Parents:
Philip Carpenter (1765 - 1836)
Mary Rhodes Brazee (1769 - 1871)
Spouse:
Mary M Smith Carpenter (1822 - 1889)
Children:
William Carpenter (1836 - 1900)*
Mariette Carpenter Dillon (1844 - 1928)*
Ella Louise Carpenter Stanley (1858 - 1924)*
Siblings:
Levi Carpenter (1799 - 1890)*
Cynthia Carpenter Elmer (1811 - 1887)*
Orson Carpenter (1811 - 1899)
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Maple Grove Cemetery
Hudson
Lenawee County
Michigan, USACreated by: Treeclimber
Record added: Jul 21, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 73720785
Father: Joseph Phillips Disc #99 Pin #666834
Mother: Nancy Stebbins Disc #99 Pin #666835
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73720818
Mary M Smith Carpenter
Birth: 1822
Death: Sep. 20, 1889
Michigan, USA
Married Orson Carpenter-10Dec1860-Hillsdale County Michigan
Family links:
Spouse:
Orson Carpenter (1811 - 1899)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Maple Grove Cemetery
Hudson
Lenawee County
Michigan, USA
Created by: Treeclimber
Record added: Jul 21, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 73720818
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=112716868
Cynthia Carpenter Elmer
Birth: 1811
New York, USA
Death: Mar. 2, 1887
New York, USA
Daughter of Philip Carpenter and Mary Rhodes Carpenter Brazee
Married Jonathan "Johnathan" ELMER 1803 – 1885; parents of:
Silas ELMER 1827 –
Minerva ELMER 1828 –
William M ELMER 1832 – 1911
Melissa ELMER 1834 –
Washington Rufus ELMER 1837 – 1925
Wellington H ELMER 1837 – 1859
Roxanna ELMER 1841 – 1903
Adelaide ELMER 1844 –
Arvilla ELMER 1846 –
Elvira ELMER 1848 –
Edward D ELMER 1850 – 1875
Ruth ELMER 1853 – 1856
Alice ELMER 1855 –
Cynthia Elmer
Maiden Name
Nickname
Date of Birth **
Date of Death ** 03-02-1887
Age 75y7m14d
Spouse Jonathan Elmer
Date of Marriage **
Cemetery (name/alt/alt) Dexter Cemetery
Location (Section/Lot) unknown
Village Town / County Brownville, Jefferson County
Photo Number 59-1083 (available by email)
Burial ID 96053
Family links:
Parents:
Philip Carpenter (1765 - 1836)
Mary Rhodes Brazee (1769 - 1871)
Spouse:
Jonathan Elmer (1803 - 1885)*
Children:
William M. Elmer (1832 - 1911)*
Washington Rufus Elmer (1837 - 1925)*
Wellington H Elmer (1837 - 1859)*
Roxanna Elmer Glassford (1841 - 1903)*
Edward D Elmer (1850 - 1875)*
Ruth Elmer (1853 - 1856)*
Siblings:
Levi Carpenter (1799 - 1890)*
Cynthia Carpenter Elmer (1811 - 1887)
Orson Carpenter (1811 - 1899)*
*Calculated relationship
Note: The photo of the headstone is courtesy of NNYGenealogy.com. The headstone is in good condition, but encrusted with biologicals.
Burial:
Dexter Cemetery
Dexter
Jefferson County
New York, USA
Created by: janicet
Record added: Jun 22, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 112716868
GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=103722026
Jonathan Elmer
Birth: Jun. 20, 1803
Vermont, USA
Death: Jan. 2, 1885
New York, USA
Son of Rufus ELMER 1779 – 1848 and Lucy SPRUSON
Married Cynthia CARPENTER 1811 – 1887; parents of:
Silas ELMER 1827 –
Minerva ELMER 1828 –
William M ELMER 1832 – 1911
Melissa ELMER 1834 –
Washington Rufus ELMER 1837 – 1925
Wellington H ELMER 1837 - 1859
Roxanna ELMER 1841 – 1903
Adelaide ELMER 1844 –
Arvilla ELMER 1846 –
Elvira ELMER 1848 –
Edward D ELMER 1850 – 1875
Ruth ELMER 1852 – 1856
Alice ELMER 1855 –
"Jonathan Elmer came to Jefferson County about 1819 or 20, at that time being 16 or 17 years of age. He worked out among the farmers until his marriage with Cynthia Carpenter, when he located at Sackets Harbor, a few years later removing to Pillar Point, in the town of Brownville, where he engaged in boat building and carpentering. He subsequently engaged in farming, and died in this town in January, 1885. His wife died in 1887. They had 13 children, viz.: Silas M., Manerva, William M., Malissa, Washington R., Wellington H. , Roxanna, Adelaide, Arvilla, Elvira, Ruth, Alice, and Edward B. Twelve of these attained maturity."
New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865 about Johnathan Elmer
Name: Johnathan Elmer
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1803
Birth Place: Vermont
Father: Rufus Elmer
Mother: Lucy Spruson
Residence Place: Watertown, New York
Enlistment Date: 29 Dec 1863
Enlistment Location: Brownville, Jefferson, New York
Regiment: 10th Artillery
Company: K
Rank: Private
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Burial per:
Date of Death ** 01-02-1885
Age 81y6m4d
Spouse
Date of Marriage **
Veteran
Inscription
Cemetery (name/alt/alt) Dexter Cemetery
Location (Section/Lot) unknown
Village
Town / County Brownville, Jefferson County
Photo Number 59-1083 (available by email)
Burial ID 96023
http://www.nnygenealogy.com/pages/cemetery/burialdetail.php?page=2&burialid=96023&name=elmer
Family links:
Parents:
Rufus Elmer (1779 - 1848)
Spouse:
Cynthia Carpenter Elmer (1811 - 1887)
Children:
William M. Elmer (1832 - 1911)*
Washington Rufus Elmer (1837 - 1925)*
Wellington H Elmer (1837 - 1859)*
Roxanna Elmer Glassford (1841 - 1903)*
Edward D Elmer (1850 - 1875)*
Ruth Elmer (1853 - 1856)*
Sibling:
Jonathan Elmer (1803 - 1885)
Electa Elmer Adams (1818 - 1906)*
*Calculated relationship
Note: Headstone photo is courtesy of NNYGenealogy.com.The headstone is in good condition,but needs cleaning as it is encrustedwith biological.
Burial:
Dexter Cemetery
Dexter
Jefferson County
New York, USA
Created by: janicet
Record added: Jan 17, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 103722026
twin
twin
1644. Gerald Samuel "Gerry" Carpenter
OBIT:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/calgaryherald/obituary.aspx?n=gerald-carpenter&pid=152305564#fbLoggedOut
CARPENTER, Gerald (Gerry) Samuel Gerald Samuel Carpenter, born October 14, 1921 in Peterborough, Ontario, died peacefully at Sandstone Lodge, Okotoks, Alberta on June 28, 2011. "Gerry" is survived by his beloved family; his wife of fifty-eight years, Charlotte (nee Langton); children, Kathryn (Vince) Cole, David Carpenter (Brenda Vandermey), and Susan Ferren (Dale Buck, deceased). Grandpa will be sadly missed by his two grandchildren Sam and Lisa Carpenter. Gerry is predeceased by brothers Donald, Jack and his parents. His sister Frances along with many nieces, nephews and friends will mourn Gerry's passing. Gerry attended high school at PCVS in Peterborough and later worked as a tool maker at Canadian General Electric. During the Second World War, he served with the Army in Italy and on the continent for almost three years. After his discharge from the army, Gerry met Charlotte (Lottie) Langton, a prairie girl taking her training at Peterborough Civic Hospital. Gerald and Lottie married in 1953 and raised their kids in Peterborough where family always came first. Outings included camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing and driving to Yorkton to visit relatives. Charlotte and Gerry moved to High River in 1989 to be closer to family and have resided in the area ever since. A celebration of Gerald's life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Benedict's Anglican Church, 602 - 3 Street S.W., High River, Alberta. Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Gerald's memory to the Trans Canada Trail, 43 Westminster North, Montreal, Quebec, H4X 1Y8. To email condolences please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME, High River. Telephone: 403-652-2222.
Published in The Calgary Herald on July 1, 2011170712 - Group 15
1662. Dr. William Bradford Carpenter
OBIT:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/calgaryherald/obituary.aspx?n=william-carpenter&pid=174947710&fhid=6135
William Carpenter
Obituary
CARPENTER, William Bradford May 15, 1927 – Edmonton, Alberta May 21, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta William (Bill) Carpenter, M.D., died in his sleep on Thursday, May 21, 2015, held by his loving, devoted wife Marion. Bill's exceptional life began on May 15, 1927 in Edmonton, Alberta when he was born to Dorothy Birt and Bryer Carpenter. Bryer's work as a railway agent meant Bill grew up in various railway stations in Alberta, which sparked his enduring passion for rail lore. Dorothy's early death took five-year-old Bill and his older brother Bert on a cross-country journey to live with relatives in Ontario. Upon later reuniting with his father, Bill met the woman who became his other, loving mother, Winogene Brandow. The family settled back at Warden Junction in central Alberta, later moving to Kinsella. After finishing high school, Bill left home to work on the railway coal dock at Ryley. An early career as a Morse code telegrapher followed, which took young Bill to numerous rail stations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. He became the youngest telegrapher to work at Toronto's Union Station to that date. He ultimately decided on a career in medicine, and after a few years he enrolled in medical school at the University of Alberta where he met Marion Tucker, a nursing student also at the U of A. During this time, while interning at the University of Alberta Hospital, Bill joined the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve as a medical pilot officer. Within three years, he and Marion were married and sailing to Honolulu, Hawaii where Bill began his residency in internal medicine, and Marion worked as a nurse. When the Mayo Clinic later accepted Bill for a fellowship in internal medicine, he and Marion relocated to Rochester, Minnesota. Bill later switched his studies to pathology; his true calling. He graduated with both a degree and a newborn daughter, Sheila. Daughter Erin was born two years later in St. Paul, Minnesota while Bill worked at the lab in a local hospital, and the growing family soon relocated to Spokane, Washington for another work opportunity. But Bill and Marion's hearts were set on coming home to Canada, specifically Calgary and the nearby mountains, so the family moved again. It was there in 1966 that Bill founded Calgary Medical Laboratories, with the help of two assistants. A former billiard hall became home base for southern Alberta's first mobile laboratory service, with Bill at the wheel of his red Volkswagen beetle, collecting and delivering specimens all over the region. Under Bill's leadership, the lab was soon transformed into a first class medical facility, using the latest technology to bring more timely test results to physicians and patients in the region. Bill's vision, and insistence on medical excellence drove the laboratory to become the largest independent lab in western Canada, based in Calgary with branch labs in central and southern Alberta and eventually employing five hundred people. It is known today as Calgary Laboratory Services. Daughter Megan was born during the first year of the lab's operation, and despite onerous work demands, Bill enjoyed spending time at the country retreat he created with Marion for their family. He pursued interests in building and flying model aircraft, sketching, and even took up banjo lessons. Bill retired after guiding the laboratory through more than two decades of service and success, having developed many professional and personal relationships that he appreciated and valued. In retirement, Bill remained true to his nickname of "Gadget King", embracing personal computer technology and using it to revive his interest in telegraphy. He was instrumental in restoring the 6060 steam locomotive, which now runs between Stettler and Big Valley in central Alberta. Bill also earned a ham radio license and kept an enduring interest in military and aviation history. He also loved spending time in the country. Bill always looked forward to winter holidays with Marion at their home in Maui, welcoming visits from their children and grandchildren and other family members. Bill is lovingly remembered for his generosity to all who knew him, along with his dry humour and storytelling talents, his strength, and his perseverance against debilitating and progressive illness. Bill was predeceased by his parents, and his brothers Jimmy and Bert. Grieving his death and celebrating his remarkable life are wife Marion, daughters Sheila and her daughter Maile Carys, Erin and her husband Mike and their children Owen, Evelyn, and Shane, Megan and her husband Dany and their children Devin and Damon, Bill's brother George and his wife Carol, sisters Pat and Alice and her husband Dennis, Bill's nieces and nephews and many other family members. Also mourning Bill's loss are his extraordinary and loving caregivers in both Calgary and Maui, including Sarah, Carol, Christina, Robert, Ryan, Sushma and Marianne, and caring, dedicated service providers Jackie, Kim, Flavio, John, Richard, and Laurie. Thanks also to Dr. Leung and Dr. Yee, along with many other caregivers who supported Bill over the years. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Please forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Calgary/Movement Disorders Research Program at Foothills Hospital: Health Sciences Centre, Area 3, 3350 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, T2N4N1, or to the Rocky Mountain Rail Society, P.O. Box 89076-6060, P.B.O. Calgary, T2J7C9, website www.6060.org. In living memory of William Carpenter M.D., a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/calgaryherald/obituary.aspx?n=william-carpenter&pid=174947710&fhid=6135#sthash.gSRZnwhf.dpuf