Group 3 - Descendants of William Carpenter-98-
Father of William Carpenter-584 (b. abt 1605)

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48080. Lemuel Arthur Carpenter

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Lemuel Arthur Carpenter
Birth: 21 Feb 1918
Death: 3 Jul 2005 (aged 87) Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 47493595
Bio:
Lemuel Arthur Carpenter 87, of the Plumtree Community died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in the Spruce Pine Community Hospital.
Son of the late Brownlow and Mary Isaacs Carpenter he worked as a nurse for Broughton Hospital and was a member of the Burleson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Vinnielee Ellen Carpenter, sisters Opal Johnson and Donnie Johnson and one brother Miles Carpenter.

Survivors include sons Arthur Wayne Carpenter of Plumtree and Milas B. Carpenter of Hickory and a daughter Martha Thomas of Burnsville. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.

Interment will follow in the Elk Mountain Cemetery.
Family Members
Parents
Brown Carpenter                 1884-1918
Mary Isaacs Carpenter                 1886-1983
Spouse
Vinniel Ellen Carpenter                 1921-2004
Siblings
Miles Carpenter                 1916-1937
Children
Arthur Carpenter                 1950-2017
Originally Created by: Liz Olmstead (46772820)
Added: 2 Feb 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47493595/lemuel-arthur-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Lemuel Arthur Carpenter (21 Feb 1918–3 Jul 2005), Find a Grave Memorial no. 47493595, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Liz Olmstead (contributor 46772820) .


Vinnie Lee Ellen Wood

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Vinniel Ellen “Vinnie” Carpenter
Birth: 2 Jan 1921 Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Death: 6 Sep 2004 (aged 83) Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 47493592
Bio:
Mrs. Vinniel Ellen Carpenter, age 83 of the Plumtree community, died Monday, September 6, 2004 in the Brian Center in Spruce Pine.

Native of Bristol TN but spent most of her life in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late W.W. Wood and Lottie Framer Wood, she worked for the Tar Hill Mica Company for 30 years and was a member of the Burleson Chapel Freewill Baptist Church on Henson Creek.

Survivors of Mrs. Carpenter include, husband, Lemuel A. Carpenter of the home, sons, Arthur Wayne Carpenter of Plumtree and Milan B. Carpenter of Hickory, daughter, Martha Thomas of Burnsville, sisters, Lucy Sparks of Newland, Gladys Arnold of Bristol TN, Christian Brewer of Bristol TN and Nell Tabor of Bristol, TN , and brother, Jack Wood of Bristol TN. Also survived by eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Interment will follow in the Little Elk Mountain Cemetery.
Family Members
Spouse
Lemuel Arthur Carpenter                 1918-2005
Children
Arthur Carpenter                 1950-2017
Originally Created by: Liz Olmstead (46772820)
Added: 2 Feb 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47493592/vinniel-ellen-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Vinniel Ellen “Vinnie” Carpenter (2 Jan 1921–6 Sep 2004), Find a Grave Memorial no. 47493592, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Liz Olmstead (contributor 46772820) .


48082. America Carpenter

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America Carpenter Grindstaff
Birth: 22 Jun 1915 Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 29 Jun 1940 (aged 25) Altamont, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 47493726
Bio:
Name America Grindstoff
Event Type Death
Event Date 29 Sep 1940
Event Place Altimont Twp., Avery, North Carolina
Birth Year 1915
Burial Date 30 Sep 1940
Burial Place Avery Co., Nc
Cemetery Plumtree
Residence Place Crossnore, Avery, NC
Gender Female
Age 25
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) W
Birth Date 22 Jun 1915
Birthplace Avery Co., Nc
Father's Name Enoch Carpenter
Father's Birthplace Avery Co., Nc
Mother's Name Eva Shook
Mother's Birthplace Avery Co., Nc
Spouse's Name John Grindstoff
Family Members
Parents
Samuel Enoch Carpenter                 1890-1961
Eva Shook Carpenter                 1889-1961
Spouse
Washington Grindstaff                 1894-1973
Siblings
Lambert Carpenter                 1912-1936
Frank Carpenter                 1924-1984
Essie Buchanan Carpenter Harrington                 1928-2002
Children
Helen Grindstaff                 1938-1938
Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels                 1939-2019
Originally Created by: Liz Olmstead (46772820)
Added: 2 Feb 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47493726/america-grindstaff
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for America Carpenter Grindstaff (22 Jun 1915–29 Jun 1940), Find a Grave Memorial no. 47493726, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Liz Olmstead (contributor 46772820) .


Washington "Wash" Grindstaff

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Washington “Wash” Grindstaff
Birth: 4 Apr 1894 Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 10 Jun 1973 (aged 79) Oteen, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: HH, 1, 7
Memorial #: 726763
Family Members
Parents
Stephen T. Grindstaff                 1855-1953
Evelyn Pritchard Grindstaff                 1854-Unknown
Spouses
America Carpenter Grindstaff                 1915-1940
Florence Rebecca Cornett Grindstaff                 1923-2009
Siblings
Isaac G. Grindstaff                 1873-1957
Harriet Grindstaff Ashley                 1880-1957
Buena Vesta Grindstaff Ashley                 1881-1937
Charles Jefferson Grindstaff                 1882-1970
Flem Samuel Grindstaff                 1885-1961
Flora Grindstaff Greer                 1892-1972
Deppie Jane Grindstaff Hughes                 1894-1981
Claude Grindstaff                 1897-1976
Etta Grindstaff Johnson                 1900-1947
Albert Grindstaff                 1903-1982
Children
Helen Grindstaff                 1938-1938
Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels                 1939-2019
Maintained by: Melissa Vance (47031148)
Originally Created by: US Veterans Affairs Office (5)
Added: 25 Feb 2000
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/726763/washington-grindstaff
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Washington “Wash” Grindstaff (4 Apr 1894–10 Jun 1973), Find a Grave Memorial no. 726763, citing Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA ; Maintained by Melissa Vance (contributor 47031148) .


53628. Elizabeth Grindstaff

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Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels
Birth: 2 May 1939 Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 11 Jun 2019 (aged 80) Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Daniels Cemetery, Hughes, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 200016466
Bio:
Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels, age 80, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home.

She was born on May 2, 1939 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Wash Grindstaff and the late America Carpenter Grindstaff.

Lib was a member of the Pineola Baptist Church where she had served in the choir and as the Church Treasurer. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a devoted wife, mama and grandmother who enjoyed cooking for her family and especially for her grandchildren. She retired from Baxter.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Wash Grindstaff; Mother, America Grindstaff.

Elizabeth leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Husband of 63 years, Bobby Daniels of Newland, NC; Son, Bobby E. (Lisa) Daniels, Jr. of Newland, NC, Daughter, Terri (Randy) Poteat of Boone, NC, Daughter, Amy (Paul) Harris of Elk Park, NC, Grandson, Bobby E. (Tara) Daniels, III of Crossnore, NC, Grandson, Josh Daniels of Newland, NC, Granddaughter, Mallory Poteat of Boone, NC, Granddaughter, Katie Poteat of Boone, NC, Granddaughter, Cassie Harris of Elk Park, NC, Grandson, James Harris of Elk Park, NC, Great-Grandson, Cameron Smith of Crossnore, NC, Great-Grandson, Laiden Smith of Crossnore, NC, Great-Grandson, Mason Smith of Crossnore, NC, Brother, David (Hazel) Grindstaff of Spruce Pine, NC.

Services for Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 beginning at 7:00 pm from the Crossnore Baptist Church with Rev. Rufus Biddix officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00pm on Friday at the church until the service hour. Interment will be Saturday at 11:00am in the Daniels Cemetery.

Source Citation: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
Family Members
Parents
Washington Grindstaff                 1894-1973
America Carpenter Grindstaff                 1915-1940
Siblings
Helen Grindstaff                 1938-1938
Created by: Vickie Oates Woods (47172707)
Added: 12 Jun 2019
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200016466/elizabeth-daniels
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels (2 May 1939–11 Jun 2019), Find a Grave Memorial no. 200016466, citing Daniels Cemetery, Hughes, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Vickie Oates Woods (contributor 47172707) .


53629. Helen Grindstaff

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Helen Grindstaff
Birth: 13 Feb 1938
Death: 13 Feb 1938
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 47493723
Family Members
Parents
Washington Grindstaff                 1894-1973
America Carpenter Grindstaff                 1915-1940
Siblings
Elizabeth Grindstaff Daniels                 1939-2019
Originally Created by: Liz Olmstead (46772820)
Added: 2 Feb 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47493723/helen-grindstaff
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Helen Grindstaff (13 Feb 1938–13 Feb 1938), Find a Grave Memorial no. 47493723, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Liz Olmstead (contributor 46772820) .


48089. Henry Dayton Carpenter

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Henry Dayton Carpenter
Birth: 4 Jun 1917 Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 10 Jan 1984 (aged 66) Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Big Meadows Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 60148394
Bio:
Paternal grandparents:
Thomas Carpenter (1861 - 1936) and Lottie Johnson (1862 - 1949).  
Maternal grandparents:
Azor Franklin (1872 - 1938) and Jane Benfield (1882 - 1947).  
All buried at Elk Mountain Cem.
Inscription: Henry D Carpenter
Gravesite Details Big Meadows Cemetery is at Pyatte, not Newland.
Family Members
Parents
Harrison Enoch Carpenter                 1895-1945
Maude Franklin Carpenter                 1899-1961
Siblings
Roxie Carpenter Wright                 1919-1999
Buster Carpenter                 1921-1997
Lester Junior Carpenter                 1923-1982
Paul Eunic Carpenter                 1925-1978
Doxie Louise Carpenter Wright                 1927-2004
James L. Carpenter                 1930-1989
Floyd Bee Carpenter                 1932-1995
Scottie Elmer Carpenter                 1937-1996
Lula Belle Carpenter Daniels                 1939-1984
Children
Janice Lee Carpenter                 1945-1947
Created by: Mark Lawson (47268319)
Added: 15 Oct 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60148394/henry-dayton-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Henry Dayton Carpenter (4 Jun 1917–10 Jan 1984), Find a Grave Memorial no. 60148394, citing Big Meadows Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Mark Lawson (contributor 47268319) .
NOTE:  
Pyatte is an unicorporated community 6.5 miles south southwest of Newland. Newland is the post office.
See:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Newland,+NC/Big+Meadows+Baptist+Church,+1985+Horney+Rd,+Newland,+NC+28657/@36.0400126,-81.9648181,13.5z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x8850938dd82c8511:0xb1321df9a19c4bd9!2m2!1d-81.9273362!2d36.0873484!1m5!1m1!1s0x885095d54f2a9743:0xd31d4aa9af25e620!2m2!1d-81.9684609!2d36.0139508!3e0


48092. Buster Brown Carpenter

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Buster Carpenter
Birth: 8 Oct 1921
Death: 21 Mar 1997 (aged 75)
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 47493561
Bio: WW 2
Family Members
Parents
Harrison Enoch Carpenter                 1895-1945
Maude Franklin Carpenter                 1899-1961
Spouse
Margie L Daniels Carpenter                 1931-2007
Siblings
Henry Dayton Carpenter                 1917-1984
Roxie Carpenter Wright                 1919-1999
Lester Junior Carpenter                 1923-1982
Paul Eunic Carpenter                 1925-1978
Doxie Louise Carpenter Wright                 1927-2004
James L. Carpenter                 1930-1989
Floyd Bee Carpenter                 1932-1995
Scottie Elmer Carpenter                 1937-1996
Lula Belle Carpenter Daniels                 1939-1984
Children
Garry Lee Carpenter                 1955-2001
Originally Created by: Liz Olmstead (46772820)
Added: 2 Feb 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47493561/buster-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Buster Carpenter (8 Oct 1921–21 Mar 1997), Find a Grave Memorial no. 47493561, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Liz Olmstead (contributor 46772820) .


Marge L. Daniels

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Margie L Daniels Carpenter
Birth: 13 Aug 1931 Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 10 Jul 2007 (aged 75) Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 166789013
Family Members
Parents
Vergie Daniels Trivett                 1913-2003
Spouse
Buster Carpenter                 1921-1997
Siblings
Florence Daniels Pittman                 1934-2015
Jerry D. Trivett                 1939-2020
Helen Anita Trivett Collis                 1944-1980
Dennis Lee Trivett                 1947-2008
Children
Garry Lee Carpenter                 1955-2001
Created by: Melissa Vance (47031148)
Added: 10 Jul 2016
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166789013/margie-l-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Margie L Daniels Carpenter (13 Aug 1931–10 Jul 2007), Find a Grave Memorial no. 166789013, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Melissa Vance (contributor 47031148) .


53631. Gary Lee Carpenter

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PFC Garry Lee Carpenter
Birth: 10 May 1955
Death: 27 Nov 2001 (aged 46)
Burial: Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 47493560
Family Members
Parents
Buster Carpenter                 1921-1997
Margie L Daniels Carpenter                 1931-2007
Originally Created by: Liz Olmstead (46772820)
Added: 2 Feb 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47493560/garry-lee-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for PFC Garry Lee Carpenter (10 May 1955–27 Nov 2001), Find a Grave Memorial no. 47493560, citing Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Liz Olmstead (contributor 46772820) .
NOTE: per marker
PFC US Army


48093. Lester Junior Carpenter

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Lester Junior Carpenter
Birth: 16 Sep 1923 Crossnore, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 16 May 1982 (aged 58) Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Burke Memorial Park, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 121828188
Bio:
s/o Harrison E Carpenter, Maude Franklin
h/o Mary Erwin, m. 4 Nov 1950, Avery, North Carolina
Inscription: Together forever
Family Members
Parents
Harrison Enoch Carpenter                 1895-1945
Maude Franklin Carpenter                 1899-1961
Spouse
Mary Lee Erwin Carpenter                 1930-2017
Siblings
Henry Dayton Carpenter                 1917-1984
Roxie Carpenter Wright                 1919-1999
Buster Carpenter                 1921-1997
Paul Eunic Carpenter                 1925-1978
Doxie Louise Carpenter Wright                 1927-2004
James L. Carpenter                 1930-1989
Floyd Bee Carpenter                 1932-1995
Scottie Elmer Carpenter                 1937-1996
Lula Belle Carpenter Daniels                 1939-1984
Created by: KindredWhispers (46986453)
Added: 16 Dec 2013
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121828188/lester-junior-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Lester Junior Carpenter (16 Sep 1923–16 May 1982), Find a Grave Memorial no. 121828188, citing Burke Memorial Park, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by KindredWhispers (contributor 46986453) .


Mary Lee Erwin

GRAVE: images plus bio photo
Mary Lee Erwin Carpenter
Birth: 8 Nov 1930 Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Death: 19 Aug 2017 (aged 86) Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Burke Memorial Park, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial #: 182593330
Bio:
Mary Lee Carpenter, 86, of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Mary was born the daughter of the late James Erwin and Madge English Erwin, Nov. 8, 1930, in Avery County. Mary was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was a loving wife, mother grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Carpenter and three brothers. Those left behind to cherish Mary's memory include a daughter, Deborah Whisenant and her husband, Rick of Morganton; two grandchildren, Eric Whisenant and his wife, Megan of Morganton and Jennifer Church and her husband, Thomas of Lenoir; and five great-grandchildren, Brittany Dupuis, Braxton Whisenant, Christian Church, Trinity Church and Gracie Church. Also surviving are five nephews; four nieces; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Rose officiating. Interment will follow in Burke Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
.............................
James L. Simmons
Inscription: Together forever
Family Members
Parents
James Lloyd Erwin                 1897-1966
Madge English Erwin                 1904-1985
Spouse
Lester Junior Carpenter                 1923-1982
Siblings
Roy E. Erwin                 1927-1995
Lawrence Alexander Erwin                 1929-1984
James Walter Erwin                 1932-2015
Created by: James Simmons (47161301)
Added: 20 Aug 2017
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182593330/mary-lee-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 19 August 2020), memorial page for Mary Lee Erwin Carpenter (8 Nov 1930–19 Aug 2017), Find a Grave Memorial no. 182593330, citing Burke Memorial Park, Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by James Simmons (contributor 47161301) .