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Elijah Garrett Carpenter
E-MAIL: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 From: Sharon Mhbthor@aol.com
Elijah Garrett (You have him listed as Eliza G.) - He was born on
Feb. 26, 1882 in Clay Co., AL. He died on Dec. 8, 1955, in Lafayette, AL.
His body was interred in the Lafayette Cemetery. He married Jo Landa Johnson
on Nov. 26, 1902. She was born on Nov. 26, 1882, In Lineville, Clay Co., AL.
She died on Sept. 26, 1965 in Lafayette and her body was interred in the
Lafayette Cemetery. They had the following children:
1. Mattie Bell
2. Thelma Geneva - born on Sept. 9, 1903, died Oct. 14, 1903. Her
body was interred in the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Clay
Co., AL. The tombstone inscription reads: "Sleep on sweet babe and take thy
rest. God called her home [He thought it] best." [My footnote: Personal
survey of the cemetery in July and August, 1999.]
3. Ina Mae - born on June 9, 1906. She married Frank H. McElroy on
May 17, 1931. Frank was born on July 1, 1904. He was a Presbyterian
minister and Superintendent of Georgia Presbyterian Home for the Aged at
Quitman, GA. Ina Mae attended Jacksonville State University and taught
school for several years in Alabama. They had the following children:
a. Ina Mae McElroy, born Dec. 9, 1932.
b. Mamie Joan McElroy, born March 28, 1934.
c. Nellie Frank McElroy, born Jan. 13, 1936.
d. William McPheters McElroy, born on March 9, 1939.
e. Martha Bruse McElroy, born on Oct. 29, 1940.
f. Roland McElroy, born on Jan. 22, 1944.
g. Annie Laura McElroy, born on Jan. 30, 1945.
h. Frank H. McElroy, born on July 2, 1947.
i. Sue Ellen McElroy, born on Jan. 21, 1949.
4. Katie Joe, born on Jan. 22, 1909, in Ashland, Clay Co., AL. She
married Lee Tillery on Dec. 15, 1935. Lee was born April 27, 1902. He died
on July 17, 1965. Katie Jo and Lee had the following child.
a. Nicketti Tillery, born Jan. 1, 1937.
5. John Lewis, born on Sept. 2, 1910, in Ashland, Clay Co., AL, died
on April 2, 1959, in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. He married Janet Bethel.
She taught at the West Georgia State College. After moving to Bynum,
Calhoun Co., AL, she taught school, then owned the Red Barn Gift Shop in
Bynum. John Lewis was an Auburn University Graduate in Health and Physical
Education. He taught school at Tatum, GA, while attending college. He too
taught at West Georgia State College. He did health and physical education
in the training school for young children. He later accepted the job of
setting up the Housing and Recreation Projects for Anniston Ordnance Depot,
Bynum, Calhoun Co., AL. He worked hard planing recreation for all races and
ages at the base. He also organized an interdenominational church on the
base.
6. Sarah Christine, born on Dec. 23, 1912. She married Alfred Piper
on Jan. 20, 1934. They had the following children:
a. Grimmie Garrett Piper, born April 7, 1937.
b. Marsha Christine Piper, born Feb. 25, 1945.
7. Mary Webster, born on Sept. 18, 1914. She married John Calvin
McGoogan III on Jan. 1, 1945. He was born on March 13, 1912. They had the
following children:
a. Diane Mary McGoogan, born March 10, 1946.
b. John Calvin McGoogan IV, born on May 12, 1948.
8. Floy Laverne, born on Oct. 19, 1917. She married Horase Dodge
Dobson on June 28, 1941. Horase was born on Aug. 12, 1916. They had the
following child:
a. Catherine Betty Dobson, born Jan. 8, 1951.
9. Eva Jane Carpenter, born on Sept. 29, 1919. She married Ray
Griggs July 7, 1941. He was born on Sept. 6, 1916 and died on Nov. 17, 1961,
in Mableton, GA. Ray was a U.S. Post Office carrier in Atlanta, GA. Eva
Jane attended Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL,
and later graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She majored in
elementary education and taught school in GA. Eva Jane and Ray had the
following child:
a. Janice Griggs was born on Sept. 30, 1944.
ANCESTRY: Compare
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CENSUS: 1890 US Census - burned
CENSUS: 1900 US Census
Name: Eliza G Carpenter [Eliza G Carpenlen]
Age: 18
Birth Date: Feb 1882
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Ashland, Clay, Alabama
Race: White
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John L Carpenter
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Mary J Carpenter
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Occupation:
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name Age
John L Carpenter 46
Mary J Carpenter 47
John T Carpenter 20
Eliza G Carpenter 18
Fannie G Carpenter 16
Annie E Carpenter 16
Sarah I Carpenter 13
William E Carpenter 11
Lilla T Carpenter 9
Reuben B Carpenter 5
Emily Carpenter 67
Source Citation
Year: 1900; Census Place: Ashland, Clay, Alabama; Roll: 8; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1240008
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
CENSUS: 1910 US Census
Name: Garrett A Corpenter [Garrett A Carpenter]
Age in 1910: 29
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1910: Ashland, Clay, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Joelonda Carpenter
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name Age
Garrett A Corpenter 29
Joelonda Carpenter 26
Maggie B Carpenter 5
Ida M Carpenter 4
Kathrine Joe Carpenter 1
Source Citation
Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland, Clay, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374020
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
DRAFT: WWI
Name: Elijah Garrett Carpenter
County: Clay
State: Alabama
Birth Date: 26 Feb 1882
Race: White
Age: Occupation: Nearest Relative: Height/Build: Color of Eyes/Hair: Signature:
Source Citation
Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1509369
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm.
CENSUS: 1920 US Census
Name: S Garrett Carpenter [Elijah Garrett Carpenter] [B Garrett Carpenter] [Garrett Carpenter]
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Ashland, Clay, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jalanda Carpenter
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Dry Goods Store
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name Age
S Garrett Carpenter 37
Jalanda Carpenter 37
Mattie B Carpenter 15
Ina May Carpenter 13
Katie Joe Carpenter 10
John L Carpenter 9
Christine Carpenter 7
Mary W Carpenter 5
Laverne Carpenter 2 [2 2/12]
Eva Jane Carpenter 0 [4/12]
Source Citation
Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashland, Clay, Alabama; Roll: T625_8; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 210
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
CENSUS: 1930 US Census
Name: Eliga G Carpenter
Birth Year: abt 1882
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Five Points, Chambers, Alabama
Map of Home:
Dwelling Number: 21
Family Number: 21
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 20
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Automobile
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name Age
Eliga G Carpenter 48
Jolanda Carpenter 48
Mattie Carpenter 25
Mae Carpenter 23
Kattie Joe Carpenter 21
John L Carpenter 19
Christine Carpenter 17
Mary Carpenter 15
Laverne Carpenter 12
Eva Jane Carpenter 10
Source Citation
Year: 1930; Census Place: Five Points, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 336.0; FHL microfilm: 2339738
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
CENSUS: 1940 US Census
Name: Barrett E Carpenter
Age: 58
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Five Points, Chambers, Alabama
Map of Home in 1940:
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Five Points, Chambers, Alabama
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 40
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Retail Care
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 10
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1200
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name Age
Barrett E Carpenter 58
Joelanda Carpenter 57
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Five Points, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T627_10; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9-10
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
DEATH:
Name: Elija G Carpenter
Death Date: 8 Dec 1955
Death County: Chambers
Volume: 52
Certificate: 25914
Roll: 5
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Alabama Deaths, 1908-59 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
Original data: State of Alabama. Index of Vital Records for Alabama: Deaths, 1908-1959. Montgomery, AL, USA: State of Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Record Services Division.
SEE ALSO:
Name: Elija Garrett Carpenter
Birth Date: abt 1882
Death Date: 8 Dec 1955
Death Place: Lafayette, Chambers, Alabama
Burial Date: 9 Dec 1955
Burial Place: Lafayette, Alabama
Death Age: 73
Gender: Male
Father Name: John L Carpenter
FHL Film Number: 1908905
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Original data:
"Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881–1952." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
GRAVE: images
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Elijah Garrett Carpenter
Birth: Feb. 26, 1882
Death: Dec. 8, 1955
Bio:
FATHER: Reuben L. Carpenter
MOTHER: Emily Garrett
dau of Rev. Elijah Garrett & Julia Parker
GRANDPARENTS: Mary & Thomas Carpenter
SIBLINGS: Mary Jane, John Lewis, Geonetta, Julia, Sophronia & Sarah Arminda,
Elijah's parents lived in Henry Co GA. They moved to Talladega Co AL by 1840. In 1866, the part of Talladega the Carpenters lived on became Clay Co. Elijah lived just 6 short years.
He was buried in the Old Macedonia Primitive Baptist Cemetery established 1843, abandoned and moved to a new location in 1887. His grandmother Julia Parker Garrett is buried in the same cemetery as are his aunt & uncle James Warren & Sarah A. Carpenter.
Family links:
Spouse:
Jolanda Johnson Carpenter (1882 - 1965)
Note: Given name "Elijah" added by F.A.G. Member #47690711.
Burial:
LaFayette Cemetery
Lafayette
Chambers County
Alabama, USA
Created by: Churchwell
Record added: Aug 14, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 74937773
suggestions made to parents
875.
Thelma Geneva Carpenter
879.
John Lewis Carpenter
388.
Annie Eva Carpenter
389.
Fannie Geneva Carpenter
391.
William Ezra Carpenter
BIRTH: Clay/Talladega Co., ALA occupation: Banker
1900 - AL, ASHLAND, John L. 1854 AL:GA:GA, Mary J 1853, John T. 1880, Eliga G 1882, Fannie G 1884, Annie E 1884, Sarah I 1887,
1917 - WWI Draft, Clay County AL Form 1, claimed sole support of wife and 1 child. Form was typed and stated he worked at Farm
CENSUS: 1930 US Census
Name: Wm E Carpenter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Lineville, Clay, Alabama, United States
District: 0015
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1889
Birthplace: Alabama
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Sheet Number and Letter: 2B
Household ID: 40
Line Number: 69
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 6
GS Film number: 2339741
Digital Folder Number: 004531768
Image Number: 01203
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Wm E Carpenter Head M 41 Alabama
Eva P Carpenter Wife F 39 Alabama
Katherine Carpenter Daughter F 17 Alabama
Chas Wm Carpenter Son M 6 Alabama
Lena Wright Servant F 36 Georgia
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:36KZ-CW2 : accessed 21 April 2015), Wm E Carpenter, Lineville, Clay, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0015, sheet 2B, family 40, line 69, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 6; FHL microfilm 2,339,741.
CENSUS: 1940 US Census
Name: William E Carpenter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Lineville, Election Precinct 13, Clay, Alabama, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Alabama
Birth Year (Estimated): 1889
Last Place of Residence: Same House
District: 14-17
Family Number: 166
Sheet Number and Letter: 8B
Line Number: 44
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 15
Digital Folder Number: 005454707
Image Number: 00398
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William E Carpenter Head M 51 Alabama
Eva Jane Carpenter Wife F 49 Alabama
Charles W Carpenter Son M 16 Alabama
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1LK-4K6 : accessed 21 April 2015), William E Carpenter, Lineville, Election Precinct 13, Clay, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 14-17, sheet 8B, family 166, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 15.
901.
Mary Katherine Carpenter
392.
Zellah Tellilha Carpenter
393.
Reuben Bennett Carpenter