Descendants of William Carpenter of Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, now part of Bristol County, MA
Notes
3937.
Sarah Ann Carpenter
Sarah Ann Carpenter Compact Disc #41 Pin #207191
Horace Stowell
Horace Stowell Compact Disc #41 Pin #206060
Father: Josiah Stowell Disc #41 Pin #197513
Mother: Miriam Bridgeman Disc #41 Pin #206056
Julian
NAME: Unknown if Julian is first or last name.
Daniel Carpenter
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychenan/1880-16.htm
History of Chenango and Madison Counties (NY) - Chapter XVI - Town of Afton.
Daniel A. Carpenter, general merchant, commenced business here in 1854, in company with his brother-in-law, Daniel Carpenter, to whom he sold his interest in 1857. In 1859, he and Eli M. Shay bought out Daniel Carpenter, to whom they sold again at the expiration of five years. The latter continued about three years, a part of the time in company with his son-in-law, James Collins, with whom two or three years later he removed to Bath and afterwards to Addison, where they now reside. Daniel A. Carpenter recommenced business in the fall of 1869, and has since continued it. He is a native of Afton, where he was born August 13, 1820. He is a son of Benjamin Carpenter, an early settler and prominent man in Bainbridge. He was elected sheriff in 1864 and served one term.
...
The Bishop visited the congregation for the first time September 11, 1859, when two were confirmed. The consent of the Bishop having been obtained November 29, 1859, legal notice of a meeting for the organization of a parish was given on the 8th and 15th of January 1860. On the 16th a meeting was held in the chapel, when the person present incorporate themselves under the name and title of "The Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of St. Ann's Church in the town of Afton," and John Russell and Harrison R. Caswell, were elected Wardens; and William Wilkinson, Z. Woodward, Wright Dean George Landers, Eli M. Shay, Daniel Carpenter, Daniel A. Carpenter and Horace Jones Vestrymen. Rev. W. A. Johnson was chosen rector, and served as such till October 13, 1862.
...
The records do not show that there was any pastor from the date of Mr. Johnson's resignation till April 3, 1866, when the name of Rev. J. A. Robinson appears as rector. He continued his ministrations until April 7, 1781. During his rectorship, the present church seems to have been built, probably in 1867-8. It was consecrated Thursday, Oct. 1, 1868, by Arthur Cleveland Coxe, Bishop of Western, New York. June 25, '66, Daniel Carpenter, S. Woodard and H. R. Caswell were appointed a committee to locate a site for the church; Sept. 10, 1866, H. R, Caswell and Charles Seeley were appointed to circulate a subscription for the purpose of raising money to build it; and April 30, 1867, H. R. Caswell, H. Hinman and George Cook were constituted a building committee.
3945.
Daniel A. Carpenter
CENSUS: 1880 US Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Daniel A. CARPENTER Self M Male W 59 NY Dry Goods Merchant NY NY
Sarah M. CARPENTER Wife M Female W 51 NY Keeping House MA NY
Arthur D. CARPENTER Son S Male W 22 NY At Yale College NY NY
Horrace R. CARPENTER Son S Male W 19 NY At Willisten Seminary NY NY
Samuel F. CARPENTER Son S Male W 16 NY At School NY NY
Ann E. WOLLEY SisterL W Female W 60 NY House Keeping NY MA
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Source Information:
Census Place Afton, Chenango, New York
Family History Library Film 1254818
NA Film Number T9-0818
Page Number 21B
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychenan/1880-13.htm
History of Chenango County - Chapter XIII (1880)
SHERIFFS.
Under the First Constitution (1777-1821) Sheriffs were appointed annually by the Council of Appointment, and no person could hold the office for more than four successive years. ... Daniel A. Carpenter, 1864
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychenan/1880-16.htm
History of Chenango and Madison Counties (NY) - Chapter XVI - Town of Afton.
Daniel A. Carpenter, general merchant, commenced business here in 1854, in company with his brother-in-law, Daniel Carpenter, to whom he sold his interest in 1857. In 1859, he and Eli M. Shay bought out Daniel Carpenter, to whom they sold again at the expiration of five years. The latter continued about three years, a part of the time in company with his son-in-law, James Collins, with whom two or three years later he removed to Bath and afterwards to Addison, where they now reside. Daniel A. Carpenter recommenced business in the fall of 1869, and has since continued it. He is a native of Afton, where he was born August 13, 1820. He is a son of Benjamin Carpenter, an early settler and prominent man in Bainbridge. He was elected sheriff in 1864 and served one term.
...
Following is the succession of Supervisors and Clerks from the organization of the town:---
SUPERVISORS. CLERKS.
1858-9 Daniel A. Carpenter. Edgar Garret.
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POSTMASTERS.---Previous to the division of the town of Bainbridge, the village and post-office at Afton were known as South Bainbridge. The first postmaster was probably Albert Neely or Joseph P. Chamberlin, at least fifty years ago. Josiah Wright succeeded Chamberlain about 1830. Next was Zaccheus Smith, who came here from Delaware county and kept hotel in the Sullivan House. He held the office till about 1840 and was succeeded by Murlin Jackson. Cornelius Atherton was appointed about 1855 or '6, and was followed in 1861 by Lewis Post, who held it till his death February 12, 1863, aged 54 when Daniel A. Carpenter was appointed. Carpenter was succeeded in a short time by E. M. Shay, who held the office till June 12, 1877, when Theodore L. Willey, the present incumbent, was appointed.
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The Union Free School District No. 12, of the town of Afton, was formed a joint district August 8, 1874, by consolidating districts numbers 5 and 12, under authority of D. G. Barber, School commissioner of the Second School District of Chenango county, given July 8, 1874. The number of persons in the district at the time of its formation qualified to vote was 184.
The first school meeting in the new district was held at the Union school-house in district number 12, Sept. 25, 1874. R. M. Gallup was chosen Chairman, and Thomas Covert, Clerk. D. A. Carpenter, Thomas Covert and D. C. Church were elected trustees; G. M. Champlin, Clerk; and Deloss Lyon, Collector.
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G. M. Champlin was re-elected trustee in 1875, and Thomas covert in 1876. In 1877, D. A. Carpenter was elected trustee in place of Edgar Garrett; and in 1878 Amos D. Caswell was elected in place of G. M. Champlin. The Board at present (1879) consists of D. A. Carpenter, President, A. D. Caswell, Clerk, and Thomas Covert, Trustees; Eli M. Shay, Treasurer; and Joel Gillett, Collector.
...
The Bishop visited the congregation for the first time September 11, 1859, when two were confirmed. The consent of the Bishop having been obtained November 29, 1859, legal notice of a meeting for the organization of a parish was given on the 8th and 15th of January 1860. On the 16th a meeting was held in the chapel, when the person present incorporate themselves under the name and title of "The Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of St. Ann's Church in the town of Afton," and John Russell and Harrison R. Caswell, were elected Wardens; and William Wilkinson, Z. Woodward, Wright Dean George Landers, Eli M. Shay, Daniel Carpenter, Daniel A. Carpenter and Horace Jones Vestrymen. Rev. W. A. Johnson was chosen rector, and served as such till October 13, 1862.
...
WAR OF THE REBELLION.---At a special meeting of the inhabitants of this town, held March 29, 1864, it was resolved by a vote of 54 to 1, to raise a bounty of $610 to be paid to volunteers, applied on the quota of the town under the last call of the President of 200,000 men. If the Board of Supervisors paid a bounty for the same purpose, the amount so paid was to be deducted from the amount voted by the town, so that the aggregate bounty paid by the town, county State and U. S. should not exceed $1,000 except to veteran volunteers. In was further resolved that in case if inability to fill the quota with volunteers, and a draft should be ordered to supply the deficiency, to pay $300 to each man so drafted or who furnished a substitute credited on the quota of the town. Wm. Beatman, S. T. Donaghe, D. A. Carpenter, J. B. Chaffee and John Carr were appointed a committee to carry the above resolutions into effect, and to issue the bonds of the town to raise the money therefor.
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Moses Hinman settled about one and one-half miles above Afton, the east side of the river, on the farm known as the Carpenter farm. He was a wheelwright and worked at his trade. He died July 22, 1872, aged 81.
Sarah M.
NAME: Last name Wolley?
3949.
Samuel Carpenter
NOTE:
Is this the same Samuel as RIN 91994? NO! DIfferent parents. The Samuel B. Carpenter-129692 is confused with this Samuel who has different parents and died at Winter Quarters in 1846. Needless to say, please use caution on this line.
NAME: I can not find where his middle name is Bigelow. I found 1 census (1830) where the middle initial is E.
MARRIAGE1: Two children and this should be heavily challenged. It is more speculation than anything.
MARRIAGE2: This marriage should also be challenged because it is unknown if this is the right Samuel. Now all that said, we need more research. The PRF lists 13 children. It does not include Hezekiah and Martha J. and an extra Joseph. There may have been two Josephs, one who died when only a few years old. Also, Alice born 1863 is considered suspect and may have been a granddaughter.
CENSUS: 1820 US Census - See image: RIN 47395 Samuel Carpenter 1820.jpg
Year: 1820; Census Place: Sullivan, Madison, New York; Roll M33_73; Page: 10; Image: 22.
Appears as single.
CENSUS: 1830 US Census - See image: RIN 47395 Samuel Carpenter 1830.jpg
Neversink, Sullivan, New York - Samuel E. !!!
CENSUS: 1840 US Census - See image: RIN 47395 Samuel Carpenter 1840.jpg
Lumberland, Sullivan County, NY, page 9.
CENSUS: 1850 US Census - See image: RIN 47395 Samuel Carpenter 1850.jpg
Name: Samuel Carpenter
Residence: Marion, Jennings, Indiana
Age: 45 years
Calculated Birth Year: 1805
Birthplace: New York
Gender: Male
Race (original):
Race (expanded):
Death Month:
Death Year:
Film Number: 442933
Digital GS Number: 4192459
Image Number: 00246
Line Number: 20
Dwelling House Number: 1105
Family Number: 1105
Marital Status:
Free or Slave:
Collection: United States Census, 1850
CENSUS: 1860 US Census - See image: RIN 47395 Samuel Carpenter 1860.jpg
Note: Hezikiah on same page.
Name: Samuel Carpenter
Residence: , Jennings, Indiana
Ward: Marion Township
Age: 53 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1807
Birthplace: New York
Gender: Male
Page: 182
Family Number: 1348
Film Number: 803271
DGS Number: 4217602
Image Number: 00371
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860
CENSUS: 1870 US Census - See image: RIN 47395 Samuel Carpenter 1870.jpg
Name: Samuel Carpenter
Estimated Birth Year: 1807
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 63y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Indiana, United States
Collection: United States Census, 1870
E-MAIL:
Subj: [INJENNIN] Another Chapter Date: 3/15/2003 7:55:01 PM Central Standard Time From: KFurBallKell@aol.com Reply-to: INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com To: INJENNIN-L@rootsweb.com Sent from the Internet (Details) FIRST MARION Constituted in April, 1849 A branch meeting, established first at Barnes' school house, afterward at Marion, was regularly attended by Elder Thomas Hill, Jr., and later by W.B. and T.B. Lewis. This branch was on the 26th of April, 1849, by delegates from the various churches of the vicinity, Elder John Chambers being presiding officer of the council, Elder J.B. Swincher Clerk. The constituent members were S.B. Carpenter, Jane Carpenter, T.B. Lewis, Mahala Lewis, Jeremiah West, Jemima West, Joseph Mosley, Catharine Mosley, Israel West, Lydia West, G.C. Mosley, T.J. Mosley, Elijah Ferrigo, Woodford Barnes, Elizabeth Barnes, D.S. Carpenter, G.W. Carpenter, R.H. Keith and Eliza Keith. More About Samuel Carpenter: Fact 1: September 02, 1833, Owen 40 Ac. Section 27. Fact 2: October 12, 1831, Copy Mar. Lic.. Fact 3: 1850, Census Jennings, Co. Ind. Pg. 818. Fact 4: 1860, Census Jennings Marion Pg 367. More About Samuel Carpenter and Jane Donalds: Marriage: October 12, 1831, Jennings County, Indiana.
NAME: Samuel Bigelow Carpenter in the PRF.
PRF: (includes some descent lineage & 13 children)
Submission
submitter: bdavis1102682
submission date: 10 May 2004
submission id: MMQJ-929
person count: 14,741
Sources
nichols 9-7-2003.FTW
Source Citation
"Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch, MMQJ-929
Jane McDonalds
Father: Samuel Donaldson
Mother: Martha ?
NAME: Last name Donald or McDonald?
In the 1880 US Census in Vernon, Jackson, IN is a James A. McDonald, age 44 IN who has his niece Alice Carpenter age 17 IN and Squire Carpenter (other) age 30 IN living with him. See son Squire's notes.
BIRTH:
1850 US Census has her born about 1810 in NY.
1860 US Census has her born about 1812 in PA.
1870 US Census has her born about 1809 in PA.
1880 US Census has her born about 1813 in PA.
CENSUS: 1860 US Census
Name: Jane Carpenter
Residence: , Jennings, Indiana
Ward: Marion Township
Age: 48 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1812
Birthplace: Penn
Gender: Female
Page: 182
Family Number: 1348
Film Number: 803271
DGS Number: 4217602
Image Number: 00371
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860
CENSUS: 1870 US Census
Name: Jane Carpenter
Estimated Birth Year: 1809
Gender: Female
Age in 1870: 61y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Indiana, United States
Collection: United States Census, 1870
CENSUS: 1880 US Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Isiah BEDEL Self M Male W 43 IN Farmer KY ---
Martha J. BEDEL Wife M Female W 37 IN Keeping House NY PA
Jane CARPENTER MotherL W Female W 67 PA PA PA
Elnora BROOKS Cousin S Female W 11 KS IN KY
Francis M. FOSTER Other S Male W 20 IN Working On Farm IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Vernon, Jackson, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254286
NA Film Number T9-0286
Page Number 224D
CENSUS: 1880 US Census
Name: Jane Carpenter
Residence: Vernon, Jackson, Indiana
Birthdate: 1813
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Relationship to Head: Mother-in-law
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Female
Martial Status: Widowed
Age (Expanded): 67 years
Occupation:
NARA Film Number: T9-0286
Page: 224
Page Character: D
Entry Number: 890
Film number: 1254286
Collection: United States Census, 1880
8878.
Jasper Carpenter
Not seen on 1850 US Census with family.
CENSUS: 1860 US Census - with family.
Name: Jasper Carpenter
Residence: , Jackson, Indiana
Ward: Vernon Township
Age: 26 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1834
Birthplace: Ohio
Gender: Male
Page: 140
Family Number: 957
Film Number: 803268
DGS Number: 4215035
Image Number: 00399
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860
8879.
Joseph Carpenter
BIRTH:
Born about 1833 in NY per 1850 US Census. The 1836 for 1860 Census.
CENSUS: 1850 US Census - see father's notes.
CENSUS: 1860 US Census - See image. living 6 pages from father.-
RIN 131910 Joseph Carpenter 1860.jpg
Name: Joseph Carpenter
Residence: , Jackson, Indiana
Ward: Vernon Township
Age: 24 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1836
Birthplace: Indiana
Gender: Male
Page: 138
Family Number: 936
Film Number: 803268
DGS Number: 4215035
Image Number: 00397
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860
CENSUS: 1870 US Census - see image: RIN 131910 Joseph Carpenter 1870.jpg
Name: Joseph Carpenter
Estimated Birth Year: 1835
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 35y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Indiana, United States
Collection: United States Census, 1870
CENSUS: 1880 US Census
Name: Joseph Carpenter
Residence: Jackson, Carter, Missouri
Birthdate: 1834
Birthplace: Indiana, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth A. Carpenter
Spouse's Birthplace: Indiana, United States
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 46 years
Occupation: Work In Sawmill
NARA Film Number: T9-0679
Page: 588
Page Character: D
Entry Number: 1166
Film number: 1254679
Collection: United States Census, 1880
8880.
Samuel Carpenter
CIVIL WAR:
Samuel was a Civil War Union soldier who was captured then sent to Andersonville Prison. This was a Prisoner of War prison which became a hellhole where he died.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andersonville_National_Historic_Site
The Andersonville National Historic Site, located near Andersonville, Georgia, preserves the former Camp Sumter (also known as Andersonville Prison), a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the American Civil War. Most of the site lies in southwestern Macon County, adjacent to the east side of the town of Andersonville. As well as the former prison, the site also contains the Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum.
Of the approximately 45,000 Union prisoners held at Camp Sumter during the war, 12,913 died due to starvation, malnutrition, diarrhea, disease, abuse and blunt weapon executions from guards.
8886.
Martha J. Carpenter
Not listed as a child in the PRF listing of father.
Isaiah Bedel
CENSUS: 1880 US Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Isiah BEDEL Self M Male W 43 IN Farmer KY ---
Martha J. BEDEL Wife M Female W 37 IN Keeping House NY PA
Jane CARPENTER MotherL W Female W 67 PA PA PA
Elnora BROOKS Cousin S Female W 11 KS IN KY
Francis M. FOSTER Other S Male W 20 IN Working On Farm IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Vernon, Jackson, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254286
NA Film Number T9-0286
Page Number 224D
Nearby is:
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Luther BEDEL Self M Male W 38 IN Farmer KY IN
Sarah E. BEDEL Wife M Female W 34 IN Keeping House NY OH
Cora E. BEDEL Dau S Female W 10 IN IN IN
Victor E. BEDEL Son S Male W 6 IN IN IN
Arthur E. BEDEL Son S Male W 5 IN IN IN
Maud E. BEDEL Dau S Female W 3 IN IN IN
Ernest BEDEL Son S Male W 4M IN IN IN
Caladonia BROOKS Cousin S Female W 9 IN IN KY
Odus HUBBARD Other S Male W 18 IN Working On Farm IN IN
Source Information:
Census Place Vernon, Jackson, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254286
NA Film Number T9-0286
Page Number 224D
8887.
Sarah Ellen Carpenter
Not seen on 1850 US Census with family.
Luther Bedel
CIVIL WAR Veteran
8888.
Phillis or Philly Carpenter
NAME: Listed as July in one record.
8889.
Calvin Carpenter
RELATIONSHIP UNKNOWN TO THIS FAMILY _ TEMP CONNECTION!
NOTE: DO not confuse him with RIN 34658 Calvin Lafayette Carpenter who also m. a Lydia!!!!
Could this Calvin be Calvin Almon Carpenter who also married a Lydia? Probably not.
CENSUS: 1860 US Census - probably not, but just in case.- See: RIN 131941 Calvin Carpenter 1860.jpg
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Calvin Carpenter
Age in 1860: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1860: Pittsburg, Carroll, Indiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Pittsburg
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph S Carpenter 50 (Blacksmith)
Catharine Carpenter 36
Etta Carpenter 13
Calvin Carpenter 12
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Pittsburg, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: M653_246; Page: 230; Image: 232; Family History Library Film: 803246.
CENSUS: 1870 US Census - Same person? No. he is single. - So, not found.
Name: C Carpenter
Estimated Birth Year: 1848
Gender: Male
Age in 1870: 22y
Color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, Indian): White
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Indiana, United States
Collection: United States Census, 1870
Household Gender Age Birthplace
L Guisingar M 53y Pennsylvania
L A Guisingar F 33y Indiana
Marge Guisingar F 21y Indiana
Frank Guisingar M 21y Indiana
Amanda Guisingar F 18y Indiana
Elnora Guisingar F 16y Indiana
Caroline Guisingar F 14y Indiana
C Carpenter M 22y Indiana
Mary Cook F 84y Virginia
Source Citation
"United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MXFH-J9G : accessed 10 Aug 2012), C Carpenter in household of L Guisingar, Indiana, United States; citing p. 11, family 77, NARA microfilm publication M593, FHL microfilm 0545835.
CENSUS: 1880 US Census - not found
CENSUS: 1890 US Census - burned
CENSUS: 1900 US Census - See: RIN 131941 Calvin Carpenter 1900.jpg
Living next door to Squire Carpenter (RIN 131905)
Name: Calvin Carpenter
Titles:
Residence: Vernon Township (north half), Jackson, Indiana
Birth Date: Jun 1847
Birthplace: Indiana
Relationship to Head-of-Household: Self
Spouse Name: Liddie A Carpenter M. abt 1868 - Mother of 3 with 2 living
Spouse Titles:
Spouse Birth Place: Indiana
Father Name:
Father Titles:
Father Birthplace: Indiana
Mother Name:
Mother Titles:
Mother Birthplace: Indiana
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name:
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 32
Estimated Marriage Year: 1868
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0079
Sheet Number and Letter: 2B
Household ID: 38
Reference Number: 76
GSU Film Number: 1240379
Image Number: 00144
Collection: United States Census, 1900
SEE ALSO:
Household Members:
Name Age
Calvin Carpenter 53
Liddie A Carpenter 55
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Vernon, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: 379; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 79; FHL microfilm: 1240379.
CENSUS: 1910 US Census - not found
Lydia Ellen
NAME: Liddie A. & Eliza C. & Lyde
In the 1900 US Census she had 3 children, 2 still living.
8892.
Alice Carpenter
This Alice may be a granddaughter, but listed only in the PRF as a daughter.
3952.
Daniel Carpenter
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nychenan/1880-16.htm
History of Chenango and Madison Counties (NY) - Chapter XVI - Town of Afton.
Daniel A. Carpenter, general merchant, commenced business here in 1854, in company with his brother-in-law, Daniel Carpenter, to whom he sold his interest in 1857. In 1859, he and Eli M. Shay bought out Daniel Carpenter, to whom they sold again at the expiration of five years. The latter continued about three years, a part of the time in company with his son-in-law, James Collins, with whom two or three years later he removed to Bath and afterwards to Addison, where they now reside. Daniel A. Carpenter recommenced business in the fall of 1869, and has since continued it. He is a native of Afton, where he was born August 13, 1820. He is a son of Benjamin Carpenter, an early settler and prominent man in Bainbridge. He was elected sheriff in 1864 and served one term.
...
The Bishop visited the congregation for the first time September 11, 1859, when two were confirmed. The consent of the Bishop having been obtained November 29, 1859, legal notice of a meeting for the organization of a parish was given on the 8th and 15th of January 1860. On the 16th a meeting was held in the chapel, when the person present incorporate themselves under the name and title of "The Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of St. Ann's Church in the town of Afton," and John Russell and Harrison R. Caswell, were elected Wardens; and William Wilkinson, Z. Woodward, Wright Dean George Landers, Eli M. Shay, Daniel Carpenter, Daniel A. Carpenter and Horace Jones Vestrymen. Rev. W. A. Johnson was chosen rector, and served as such till October 13, 1862.
...
The records do not show that there was any pastor from the date of Mr. Johnson's resignation till April 3, 1866, when the name of Rev. J. A. Robinson appears as rector. He continued his ministrations until April 7, 1781. During his rectorship, the present church seems to have been built, probably in 1867-8. It was consecrated Thursday, Oct. 1, 1868, by Arthur Cleveland Coxe, Bishop of Western, New York. June 25, '66, Daniel Carpenter, S. Woodard and H. R. Caswell were appointed a committee to locate a site for the church; Sept. 10, 1866, H. R, Caswell and Charles Seeley were appointed to circulate a subscription for the purpose of raising money to build it; and April 30, 1867, H. R. Caswell, H. Hinman and George Cook were constituted a building committee.