Descendants of the William Carpenters of the Bevis (1638)
Carpenter Cousins Encyclopedia of Carpenters - 2024 Update

Notes

53626. Hasselle Marlene McCray

Family birth, marriage, death records maintained by Lois E (Cammer)Carpenter, sister-in-law, name Infant McCray as Hasselle MarleneMcCray, b. 22 Jul 1932 d. 22 Jul 1932.

43416. George Rex Carpenter

CENSUS: 1920 US Census - with parents
CENSUS: 1930 US Census - with parents

CENSUS: 1940 US Census
Name: George R Carpenter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 4, Fairmont, Union Magisterial District, Marion, West Virginia, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Indiana
Birth Year (Estimated): 1911
Last Place of Residence: Rural, Henry, Indiana
District: 25-7A
Family Number: 35
Sheet Number and Letter: 2A
Line Number: 31
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 4424
Digital Folder Number: 005462151
Image Number: 00189
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
George R Carpenter Head M 29 Indiana
Lois E Carpenter Wife F 28 Pennsylvania
Jacqueline Carpenter  Daughter F 7 West Virginia
James S Carpenter  Son M 2 Indiana
Charles Carpenter Father M 64 West Virginia
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7ZM-B3F : accessed 2 February 2015), George R Carpenter, Ward 4, Fairmont, Union Magisterial District, Marion, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 25-7A, sheet 2A, family 35, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 4424.

Descendants updated by Randall Scott Carpenter on 3 Feb 2015 via email. < randy.carpenter@msn.com >

Lois Elinore Cammer

Ancestors by Randall Scott Carpenter on 3 Feb 2015 via email. < randy.carpenter@msn.com >

43426. Edwin Ray "Ray" Carpenter

CENSUS: 1920 US Census
CENSUS: 1930 US Census
CENSUS: 1940 US Census

MARRIAGE: 1945
Name: Edwin Ray Carpenter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 30 Jul 1945
Event Place: Madison, Alabama, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Birth Year (Estimated): 1915
Marriage License Place: Madison, Alabama, United States
Father's Name: Warner Lafayette Carpenter
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name: Jennie Lee Crowell
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name: Virginia Christine Crowell
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 26
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1919
Spouse's Father's Name: Thomas M Crowell
Spouse's Father's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Mother's Name: Mattie Moon Hoskins
Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms:
Page: 412
GS Film Number: 1993885
Digital Folder Number: 004671323
Image Number: 00359
Citing this Record:
"Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZK7-SVX : accessed 2 May 2015), Edwin Ray Carpenter and Virginia Christine Crowell, 30 Jul 1945; citing Madison, Alabama, United States, county courthouses, Alabama; FHL microfilm .

GRAVE:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51368186
Ray E Carpenter
Birth:  Aug. 10, 1914
Bedford County
Tennessee, USA
Death:  Dec. 13, 1995
Bedford County
Tennessee, USA
Family links:
Parents:
 Warner Lafayette Carpenter (1876 - 1969)
 Jennie Lee Crowell Carpenter (1879 - 1960)
Spouse:
 Virginia C Carpenter (1918 - ____)*
Siblings:
 Annie May Carpenter (1907 - 1914)*
 Ray E Carpenter (1914 - 1995)
 Glendon Carpenter Wortham (1923 - 2006)*
 Glen Carpenter (1923 - 1988)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Anderson Crowell Cemetery
Bedford County
Tennessee, USA
Plot: Row 3 Lot 8

Created by: Faye Jackson
Record added: Apr 20, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 51368186

43430. John Cline Carpenter Jr.

ANCESTRY:   See Scarborough family tree by scarbosc - images
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/40405435/person/20423605794/facts

Ancestry Sources
1930 United States Federal Census
1940 United States Federal Census
Ancestry Family Trees
North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012
Web: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Birth Index, 1865-2012

Parents
John Cline Carpenter  1890–1982
Allie Estelle Carpenter  1898–1967

Spouse & Children
Martha  1924–2002
Jerry Ray Carpenter 1952–2003

43454. William Henry "Bill" Carpenter

NOTE:
Per the mother's 2017 obit:
Surviving are three children, ... William H. (Charlene) Carpenter of New Lenox ...

PRI:
Name William H Carpenter  [William Carpenter]
Birth Date 28 Feb 1952
Residence Date 1993
Phone Number 722-7634
Address 115 W 2nd Ave
Residence New Lenox, IL
Postal Code 60451-1722
Second Residence Date 1992
Second Phone Number 722-7634
Second Address 457 N Ottawa St
Second Residence Joliet, IL
Second Postal Code 60432-1734
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.

OBIT:
Name William H. Carpenter
Gender Male
Death Age 66
Birth Date abt 1952
Birth Place Joliet
Death Date 18 Apr 2018
Father Eugene H. Carpenter
Mother Norma Jean Carpenter
Spouse Charlene
Child Zachary Carpenter
Siblings
Richard Carpenter
Joy Kirchner
The facts in this collection were found using artificial intelligence technology and may contain errors.
Source Citation
The Herald News; Publication Place: Joliet, IL, USA
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
Original data: See newspaper information provided with each entry.

GRAVE: 2 bioimages only
William H “Bill” Carpenter
Birth: 28 Feb 1952
Death: 18 Apr 2018 (aged 66) Will County, Illinois, USA
Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA
Memorial #: 189061686
Bio:
William H. 'Bill' Carpenter, age 66, passed away  Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Bill was born and raised in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet West High School, Class of 1970.

He was a proud United States Army Veteran. Bill was a member of the New Lenox American Legion – Thomas E. Hartung Post #1977.

Bill was an avid fisherman. He also volunteered with the Joliet Wish Upon a Star Foundation.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Charlene (nee Horsley); son, Zachary Carpenter; brother, Richard (Cynde) Carpenter of Las Vegas, Nevada, Joy (Ben) Kirchner of Channahon; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Martha Horsley; and loyal companion, Angel.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene H. and Norma Jean (nee McGee) Carpenter.

Arrangements entrusted to the Tezak Funeral Home, Joliet.

Family Members
Parents
Eugene H Carpenter                 1926-1980
Norma Jean McGee Carpenter                 1930-2017
Created by: Diane (46786200)
Added: 22 Apr 2018
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189061686/william-h-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189061686/william-h-carpenter: accessed 16 January 2024), memorial page for William H “Bill” Carpenter (28 Feb 1952–18 Apr 2018), Find a Grave Memorial ID 189061686, citing Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Diane (contributor 46786200).

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ANCESTRY:  William Daily family tree - cloud by bill daily
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/59748635/person/40489812615/facts

Ancestry sources
U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018

Parents
Eugene Henry Carpenter  1926–1980
Norma Jean McGee  1930–2017

Spouse and children
Private
Private - male

43473. Louisa d'Andelot Carpenter

MARRIAGE: Divorced in 1935.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisa_d%27Andelot_Carpenter

Louisa D'Andelot Carpenter (October 16, 1907 - February 8, 1976) was a du Pont heiress, Jazz Age socialite, aviatrix, and bon vivant.
Louisa was the eldest daughter of Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter (July 30, 1877 - June 11, 1949) (known as "Ruli") and Margaretta Lammot du Pont (May 12, 1884 - May, 1973), daughter of Lammot du Pont. They were married December 18, 1906 in Wilmington, Delaware. Their other children were:
■Irene du Pont Carpenter (b. January 21, 1911)
■Nancy Gardiner Carpenter (June 19, 1912 - July 13, 1914)
■Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter, Jr. (August 31, 1915 - 1990)
■William Kemble Carpenter (May 27, 1919 - August 1987 Boca Raton, Florida)
Louisa married du Pont executive John Lord King Jenney (September 8, 1904 - September 5, 2005) on July 20, 1929 and they were divorced in 1935. Jenney then married Anne Marshall West on November 11, 1938. After her death he married Mary Mellon Wise who survived his death. Louisa enjoyed hunting fox (a master of hounds in fact) and pheasant, riding and breeding horses and was one of the first women airplane pilots. Her circle of friends, socialites, acquaintances and lovers included Eugenia (known as "Sister") and her sister Tallulah Bankhead, Louise Brooks, Marion Carstairs, Noel Coward, Greta Garbo, Libby Holman, Jane Bowles and Z. Smith Reynolds. Louisa was regarded as a lesbian and often appeared in public in men's suits and ties. When Libby Holman was indicted for the murder of her husband Z. Smith Reynolds Louisa Carpenter paid Libby's $25,000 bail, appearing at the Wentworth, North Carolina courthouse in such mannish clothes that bystanders and reporters thought she was a man. She died in a crash of her private plane near her Easton, Maryland farm.
Louisa commissioned the paintings of thoroughbred horses "Jabneh" (b. 1952) in 1956 and his dam "Belle Soeur" (b. 1945) by equine artist Ann Collins in 1959.
References
■The Du Pont, The Torch Singer, and The Tobacco Heir (
■Ann Collins (
■John Lord King Jenney (
Mr. Jenney was born on September 8th, 1904 and died on September 5th, 2005. His third wife was Mary Mellon Wise who died on March 15th, 2009.

ANCESTRY:  Compare tree by rhmorgan44
http://person.ancestry.com/tree/7289571/person/-1125728436/facts
Note:  It is fairly complete, but does not list the 1940 US Census where her child is listed!
Comment:  The following tree (of many) shows the 1940 census, but cites the child of another marriage and that it is private. It was done by adigges1.
http://person.ancestry.com/tree/14456249/person/29104800780/facts

BIRTH:
Name: Louisa D'Andelot Carpenter
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1907
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware
Gender: Female
Race (Original):
Race:
Father's Name: Ruiley M. Carpenter
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age (Formatted):
Mother's Name: Margeret Dupont
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age (Formatted):
Death Date (Original):
Death Age (Formatted):
GS Film number: 6354
Digital Folder Number: 4252341
Image Number: 82
Reference ID: /
Citing this Record:
"Delaware State Birth Records, 1861-1922," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLNR-ZMZ : 3 December 2014), Louisa D'Andelot Carpenter, 16 Oct 1907; citing Wilmington, Delaware, reference /, Hall of Records, Dover; FHL microfilm 6,354.
SEE ALSO:
Name: Louisa D'andelot Carpenter
Gender: Female
Birth Date: Oct 1907
Birth Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Mother: Margareta Carpenter
Father: Rudey M Carpenter
Source Citation
Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Collection Number: Birth Records - 81; Roll Number: 81
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Delaware, Birth Records, 1800-1932 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Delaware. Delaware Vital Records. Microfilm. Delaware Public Archives, Dover.

MARRIAGE: 1929
Name: John King Jenney
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 20 Jul 1929
Event Place: Greenville, New Castle, Delaware
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Marital Status:
Previous Husband's Name:
Race:
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Father's Name: Alexander D. Jenney
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name: Caroline K. Jenney
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Paternal Grandfather's Name:
Paternal Grandmother's Name:
Maternal Grandfather's Name:
Maternal Grandmother's Name:
Additional Relatives:
Spouse's Name: Louisa D'B. Carpenter
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Age: 21
Spouse's Marital Status:
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
Spouse's Race:
Spouse's Birth Date:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1908
Spouse's Father's Name: R. R. M. Carpenter
Spouse's Father's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Mother's Name: Margaretta Dup. Carpenter
Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Paternal Grandfather's Name:
Spouse's Paternal Grandmother's Name:
Spouse's Maternal Grandfather's Name:
Spouse's Maternal Grandmother's Name:
Reference ID: cn. 602
GS Film number: 2025097
Frame Number:
Digital Folder Number: 4253436
Image Number: 656
Citing this Record:
"Delaware Marriage Records, 1913-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3SK-F1V : 3 December 2014), John King Jenney and Louisa D'B. Carpenter, 20 Jul 1929; citing Greenville, New Castle, Delaware, Hall of Records, Dover; FHL microfilm 2,025,097.

CENSUS: 1930 US Census
Name: Louisa D Jamey  [Louisa D Jenny]  [Louisa D Janney]
Birth Year: abt 1908
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Delaware
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Christana, New Castle, Delaware
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Rockland Road
Dwelling Number: 153
Family Number: 160
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John K Jamey            25
Louisa D Jamey 22
Sixto Catingcub 40
Francis Palmer            45
Source Citation
Year: 1930; Census Place: Christana, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 287; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0090; Image: 566.0; FHL microfilm: 2340022
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  -- 2 entries!
Name: Louisa D'A Carpenter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Representative District 7, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Marital Status: Divorced
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Delaware
Birth Year (Estimated): 1908
Last Place of Residence: Rural, New Castle, Delaware
District: 2-23
Family Number: 501
Sheet Number and Letter: 26B
Line Number: 59
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 545
Digital Folder Number: 005449025
Image Number: 00956
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Louisa D'A Carpenter Head F 32 Delaware
Sonya Carpenter Daughter F 8 Delaware
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRZJ-2R4 : accessed 19 October 2016), Louisa D'A Carpenter, Representative District 7, New Castle, Delaware, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 2-23, sheet 26B, family 501, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627.  Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 545.
SEE ALSO:
Name: Louisa Carpenter
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Palm Beach, Election Precinct 19, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Marital Status: Divorced
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Delaware
Birth Year (Estimated): 1908
Last Place of Residence: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
District: 50-37
Family Number: 47
Sheet Number and Letter: 5A
Line Number: 5
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 606
Digital Folder Number: 005449597
Image Number: 01129
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Louisa Carpenter Head F 32 Delaware
Sonya Carpenter Daughter F 8 Delaware
Mario Gabellina Lodger M 38 Italy
Mili Monti            Lodger F 35 Italy
Beatrice N Pierce Lodger F 32 Connecticut
Raymond Draper Lodger M 25 London
Gwen Wyndham Lodger F 34 London
John Roberts           Servant M 47 Delaware
Rose Roberts           Servant F 37 Virginia
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTCD-GRV : accessed 19 October 2016), Louisa Carpenter, Palm Beach, Election Precinct 19, Palm Beach, Florida, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50-37, sheet 5A, family 47, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627.  Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 606.

GRAVE:  good images
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=98680590
Louisa D'Andelot Carpenter
Birth: Oct. 18, 1907
Death: Feb. 8, 1978
Family links:
Parents:
 Robert Rudiph Morgan Carpenter (1877 - 1949)
 Margaretta Lammot DuPont Carpenter (1884 - 1973)
Siblings:
 Louisa D'Andelot Carpenter (1907 - 1978)
 Nancy Gardiner Carpenter (1912 - 1914)*
 Robert Carpenter (1915 - 1990)*
*Calculated relationship
Note: Dau. of Rirudiph M. Carpenter and Margaretta DuPont Carpenter
Burial:
Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery
Wilmington
New Castle County
Delaware, USA

Created by: graversleuth
Record added: Oct 11, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 98680590

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MISC:
Name: Mrs Carla Carpenter Matthews
Titles and Terms: Mrs
Event Type: Obituary
Event Date: 13 Aug 2008
Event Place: Delaware, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 71
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Birth Year (Estimated): 1937
Death Date: 04 Aug 2008
Death Place: Middletown,,
Newspaper: Middletown Transcript, The
Spouse and Children
Kimberley Vansant Cook Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings
Louisa D'Andelot Carpenter Mother Female
Agnes Scott Mother Female
Ronald D'Andelot Carpenter Brother Male
William Rickards Brother Male
Sonia Carpenter Tingle Sister Female
Patricia Knox-Nedwick Sister Female
Anna Elliott Sister Female
Extended Family
Scott Cook Son-In-Law Male
Christopher Mcgreevy Grandchild Male
Patrisha Mcgreevy Grandchild Unknown
Cody Mcgreevy Grandchild Unknown
Others on Record
Jewell Carpenter Marsh Relative Unknown
Greta Sieman Relative Female
Elmer Horsey Nonrelative Male
Citing this Record:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK7B-9LXB : 21 July 2016), Ronald D'Andelot Carpenter in entry for Mrs Carla Carpenter Matthews, Delaware, United States, 13 Aug 2008; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Middletown Transcript, The, born-digital text.

MISC: 2  - Same person, but slightly different info.
Name: Carla Or Mommom Carpenter Matthews
Event Type: Obituary
Event Date: 08 Aug 2008
Event Place: Dover, Delaware, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 71
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Birth Year (Estimated): 1937
Death Date: 04 Aug 2008
Death Place: Middletown,, Delaware
Newspaper: Delaware State News
Spouse and Children
Kimberley Vansant Cook Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings
Louisa Dándelot Carpenter Mother Female
Agnes Scott Mother Female
Ronald D'Andelot Carpenter Brother Male
William Rickards Brother Male
Sonia Carpenter Tingle Sister Female
Patricia Knox-Nedwick Sister Female
Anna Elliott Sister Female
Extended Family
Scott Cook Son-In-Law Male
Christopher Mcgreevy Grandchild Male
Patrisha Mcgreevy Grandchild Unknown
Cody Mcgreevy Grandchild Unknown
Jewell Carpenter Marsh Niece Female
Greta Sieman Niece Female
Others on Record
Elmer Horsey Nonrelative Male
Citing this Record:
"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK7B-M9DS : 21 July 2016), Ronald D'Andelot Carpenter in entry for Carla Or Mommom Carpenter Matthews, Dover, Delaware, United States, 08 Aug 2008; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Delaware State News, born-digital text.

43475. Robert Ruliph Morgan "Bob" Carpenter Jr.

NOTE:
He was the 1943 President of the Philadelphia National League Baseball Club
(Phillies) for many years.  The training complex for the Phillies in Pinellas
County, Florida, is called CARPENTER FIELD.
US Army Veteran of World War II.  Went by Bob.

Retrieved from
Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter Jr. (1915–1990) was an owner and club president of the Philadelphia Phillies of American Major League Baseball. When he took command of the Phils, in November 1943 after his father purchased the franchise, Carpenter became the youngest club president in baseball history. He succeeded his father as principal owner upon his death in 1949. He would serve as president of the Phillies until 1972, when his son, Ruly, succeeded him.
The Carpenter family owned the Phillies from 1943–81, the most successful period in the 1st century of the team's history, winning National League championships in 1950 and 1980, National League East Division titles in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1980, and the team's first World Series title, in 1980. Distressed by the free-spending, free-agent era of the day, and anticipating the 1981 baseball strike, the Carpenters sold the Phils months after their World Series triumph[1]. The team was still one of the strongest in the game: it made the 1981 playoffs, and won the 1983 NL pennant under its new owners.
Scion of DuPont family
The Carpenters hailed from Wilmington, Delaware. Robert R.M. Carpenter Jr., known as "Bob" throughout baseball, was the son of Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter and Margaretta Lammot Du Pont. He married Mary Kaye Phelps (born September 11, 1917 in Kentucky) on June 18, 1938, daughter of Zack Phelps and Ethel Moreton Phelps. He attended Duke University, where he starred in football. When industrialist and sportsman R.R.M. Carpenter Sr. bought the perennially cash-strapped Phillies in 1943 — and when Bob Carpenter invested some of his fortune in talented young players such as Robin Roberts and Richie Ashburn (future members of the Baseball Hall of Fame) after World War II — they helped create the fabled "Whiz Kids" pennant-winning club of 1950. More important, they ensured that Philadelphia would remain a National League city. The Phils' rise of the late 1940s and early 1950s coincided with the final decline of the city's once-dominant American League club, the Athletics of Connie Mack. By 1955, the A's were on their way to Kansas City, Missouri (they have played in Oakland, California, since 1968). Meanwhile, Carpenter and the Phillies bought Shibe Park (renamed "Connie Mack Stadium") from the A's and solidified their hold on Delaware Valley baseball fans.
Although Bob Carpenter admitted that he had only seen the Phillies play "two or three games" before his family purchased the team (and had not attended an NL game until 1940)[2], the Carpenters were not new to running a baseball franchise: prior to their purchase of the Phillies, they had owned and operated a minor league baseball club, the original Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Interstate League (not to be confused with the current Wilmington Blue Rocks). Bob Carpenter took an active role in the management of the Phillies. He served as the club's general manager without portfolio after the January 1948 death of Herb Pennock, through the 1950 NL pennant, and until April of 1954. For his efforts in rebuilding the franchise, Carpenter was hailed by The Sporting News as Major League Executive of the Year for 1949 — one year before the Phils' pennant-winning campaign.
The 'Whiz Kids' and their aftermath
But the 1950 Whiz Kids were not able to sustain their high level of play and were the last National League club to break the baseball color line, in 1957. The team hovered at and under .500 through the middle of the 1950s, then collapsed completely, finishing last from 1958 through 1961.
However, in 1962 the Phillies once again exceeded the .500 mark, and placed in the National League's first division in 1963. The following season, 1964, the Phils burst into the league lead and appeared headed for their third NL pennant in late September, only to lose ten games in succession and fritter away a 6½-game lead to finish tied for second. They would not contend again for a dozen years. But Bob and Ruly Carpenter appointed Paul Owens, the team's shrewd farm system director, as general manager in 1972, and Owens would bring the Phils back to contending status during the last five years of the Carpenter family's ownership.
In the 1940s Carpenter along with a friend, boxing promoter Ralph Tribuani [1] ( established the Wilmington Sportsmens Club, converted Wilmington Baseball Park into a fight venue. Many shows and exhibitions were promoted, featuring future, current and former world champions and contenders, which included Lou Brooks, Al "Bummy" Davis, Lew Jenkins, Joey Maxim, Sugar Ray Robinson, Lee Savold and Al Tribuani.
Aside from baseball and boxing Carpenter was wealthy from investments and family relations with the DuPont family.
In 1978, he was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. Bob Carpenter died of cancer at age 74 on July 8, 1990.
Notes
1.^ Carpenters' Motive: Prod Other Owners, The New York Times, March 8, 1981
2.^ The New York Times, Nov. 24, 1943
■Kashutas, William C., Dick Allen, the Phillies and Racism (
References
■The New York Times, Nov. 24, 1943; March 8, 1981; July 11, 1990.
■The News Journal, various articles.
■Ring Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia, 1981

43478. Bruce Nelson Carpenter

E-MAIL:
From: "Honor Conklin"
To: ;
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: [CARPENTER] Walter Samuel Carpenter
 I am trying to identify the location of a wedding reception on April 25, 1953 between Sarah Fell Carpenter and George Carey.  She was the daughter of Bruce Nelson Carpenter and the grandaughter of Benjamin Gardner and Harriet (Price) Carpenter.  Benjamin Carpenter was the brother of Robert "Ruly" Carpenter and Walter Samuel Carpenter (Du Pont).  The mansion in the slides is a beige stucco with a red tile roof.  A porch wraps around one side.  A driveway is on the other.  There is a formal garden with, I think, yellow flowers.
  Does anyone know if photographs of the exteriors of Ruly and Walter's homes might have been published?  I think there was one published of Walter's but I can't remember the title of the book.  I have access to the recent book on Walter but there is only an interior photograph.
  My aunt was one of the people attending but she doesn't remember where it was.
Honor

43492. Charles James Carpenter

GRAVE: images
Charles James Carpenter
Birth: 13 Jun 1928 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death: 26 Jul 2012 (aged 84) Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Saint Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Memorial #: 94325360
Bio:
Charles James Carpenter, 84, Seymour, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Carpenter was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Seymour and Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church in Brownstown. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Cummins Engine Co. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars 1925 and American Legion 89.
Born June 13, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Charles R. and Mary Brennan Carpenter. On Dec. 28, 1954, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, he married Judy Sweet, who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Jim (Natalie) Carpenter, Tim (Anne) Carpenter, Dan Carpenter, Mary (Mike) Nowling, Paul (Tammy) Carpenter and Amy (J.L.) Brewer; grandchildren, Brady Carpenter, Bryce Carpenter, Nicholas Carpenter, Cody Fris-che, Morgan (Nick) Sons, Bryan Brewer, Charley Brewer, Sara Carpenter, Rebecca Carpenter, Rachael Carpenter, Alison Carpenter, Kelly (Ryan) Williams, Kim Curry, Hannah (Andrew) Hamilton, Benjamin Carpenter, Tamara (Harlan) Jackson, Andrew (Brittany) Carpenter and Amanda (Chris) Walker; 16 great-grandkids with four more on the way; brother, Dave (Jo) Carpenter; and sisters, Ida Raleigh and Norma Carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Potters.
Father Dan Staublin will conduct funeral mass with Deacon Mike East assisting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ambrose Church, Seymour. Burial will take place at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery with full military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 1925, American Legion Post 89, Disabled Veterans 47, Korean and Vietnam Veterans, all of Seymour.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Voss Chapel and from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. There will be a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , Kidney Foundation or St. Ambrose Catholic School.

Obituary from the Seymour Daily Tribune
Family Members
Parents
Charles Raymond Carpenter                 1888-1965
Mary Agnes Brennan Carpenter                 1905-1935
Siblings
Mary Agnes Carpenter Potters                 1924-1994
David Carpenter                 1933-2018
Created by: Tom (47427501)
Added: 27 Jul 2012
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94325360/charles-james-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94325360/charles-james-carpenter : accessed 04 September 2021), memorial page for Charles James Carpenter (13 Jun 1928–26 Jul 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94325360, citing Saint Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Tom (contributor 47427501) .

43493. David Carpenter

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David Carpenter
Birth: 17 Jul 1933 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death: 24 Jan 2018 (aged 84) Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Saint Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Memorial #: 186867853
Bio: Obituary for David Carpenter
Mr. David Carpenter, 84, of Seymour, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Schneck Medical Center. He was born July 17, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles R. and Mary (Brennan) Carpenter. On February 6, 1954 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, he married Leah Jo Carpenter, she survives. He retired from Cummins after 31 years of service before working as a Rural Postal Carrier for 10 years. He was a member of K of C where he helped run bingo and Oktoberfest. He was part of the mowing crew at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery. He enjoyed growing tomatoes. He was a family man that enjoyed taking care of his family.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Carpenter; children, John Carpenter, Terri (Steve) Bobb and Keith Carpenter; grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Urbanski, Jessica Payne and Clint (Kelly) Bobb; great-grandchildren, Claire Urbanski, Cael Urbanski and Max Payne; and sisters, Ida Raleigh and Norma Carpenter.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles "Charlie" Carpenter; sister, Mary Potters; and daughter-in-law, Joan "Joannie" Carpenter.
Funeral Mass will be conducted by Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Monday, January 29 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church at 11 am with Father Dan Staublin officiating assisted by Deacon Mike East. A flag and taps presentation will follow the service to honor David's years of service and dedication for our country. Burial will follow at a later date at St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Sunday from 4-8 pm and at the church on Monday from 10 am until time of service. A Rosary service will be held at Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Sunday at 3:30 pm
Memorials may be written to K of C or St. Ambrose Catholic Church, in care of Voss & Sons Funeral Service.
Family Members
Parents
Charles Raymond Carpenter                 1888-1965
Mary Agnes Brennan Carpenter                 1905-1935
Spouse
Leah Jo Bush Carpenter                 1934-2019
Siblings
Mary Agnes Carpenter Potters                 1924-1994
Charles James Carpenter                 1928-2012
Created by: Tom (47427501)
Added: 25 Jan 2018
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186867853/david-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186867853/david-carpenter : accessed 04 September 2021), memorial page for David Carpenter (17 Jul 1933–24 Jan 2018), Find a Grave Memorial ID 186867853, citing Saint Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Tom (contributor 47427501) .

Leah Jo "Jo" Bush

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Leah Jo Bush Carpenter
Birth: 11 Sep 1934 Medora, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Death: 15 Oct 2019 (aged 85) Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Saint Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Memorial #: 203917651
Bio: Mrs. Leah Jo Carpenter, 85, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Schneck Medical Center. She was born in Medora to the late William A. and Nellie (Booker) Bush.
Funeral prayer services will be held at Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Monday, October 21 at 10:30 am with Deacon Mike East officiating.
Family and friends may call at Voss & Sons Funeral Service on Sunday from 2-5 pm and Monday from 9 am until time of service. A Rosary service will be held Sunday at 1:30 pm.
On February 6, 1954 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, she married David Carpenter; he preceded her in death on January 24, 2018. She worked as a nurse's aide, Amoco Plastics and was an Avon rep for many years.
Leah is survived by her children, John Carpenter, Terri (Steve) Bobb, Keith Carpenter; grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Urbanski, Jessica Payne, Clint (Kelly) Bobb; great-grandchildren, Claire Urbanski, Cael Urbanski, Max Payne, Collin Bobb; sister, Norma Short; sisters-in-law, Dawan Bush, Norma Carpenter, Judy Carpenter as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Gerald Bush, Harold Bush, Donald Bush, Bernard Bush, Russell Bush; sisters, Venita McAuliffe, Ruth Fox; daughter-in-law, Joan "Joannie" Carpenter.
Memorials may be written to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, St. Ambrose Catholic School or Alzheimer's Foundation Research, in care of Voss & Sons Funeral Service.
Family Members
Parents
William Allen Bush                 1895-1967
Nellie Pansy Booker Bush                 1899-1987
Spouse
David Carpenter                 1933-2018
Siblings
Harold Eugene Bush                 1919-2005
Created by: Tom (47427501)
Added: 17 Oct 2019
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203917651/leah-jo-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203917651/leah-jo-carpenter : accessed 04 September 2021), memorial page for Leah Jo Bush Carpenter (11 Sep 1934–15 Oct 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 203917651, citing Saint Ambrose Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Tom (contributor 47427501) .