Descendants of William Carpenter of Providence (Pawtuxet section, now in Cranston), Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, now part of Providence County, RI

Notes


4594. Adelaide M. "Addie" Carpenter

Number 699-5 in the Timothy Carpenter Book.
Adelaide was referred to as "Addie" by her family.  She is mentioned in the
1865 census of Harmony as then being age 3.  Died age 73 years, 11 month.
Addie's  gravestone indicates, in error, a birth date of 1859.  Gravestones of
Addie and her husband, Chester, were in fair condition in 1966.  She is buried
in lot #15.

NAME: Listed as Adelaid F. age 17 in the 1880 US Census


Chester Frederick Cornell

One record gives his birth as 1852.
Buried in lot #105, with parents and first wife.


6677. Maude Cornell

Maude was adopted.
She married Dell Arters and had the following children:
1) Virginia who married first Harry Raistrick and had children a) Joan Bertha,
b) James Norman, c) Barbara, and d) Jean.  She married second to Joesph
DiNicola with no issue.
2) Chester who married Martha Walrod and had children a) Patricia Darcene who
married Paul Estes and had Gregory, Christopher, Randal and Cora Lee.
3) Martha who married Roland Woods and had issue a) Lelia May, b) Janice Millie
and c) Roland R. Jr.


4595. Grace Leora "Lenna" Carpenter

Number 700-5 in the Timothy Carpenter book.
The family of Grace was closely associated with the compiler's (of the T.C.
book) family.  The compiler's father was designated guardian of the two
daughters, Myra and Maude, when they came to Wilkenburg after their father's
second marriage.
Daughter Myra had a gravestone erected for her mother in 1972.

NAME: Listed as Lenna G. (for Grace) age 15 in the 1880 US Census.


4599. George Washington Carpenter

Number 704-5 in the Timothy Carpenter book.
George told wife Florence that he was born in Minnesota.  George was a soap
salesman in his early career and later owned small businesses at different
locations.  As a lad, the compiler (of the T.C. book) worked, at off times, in
a store George had in the Forbes Field area of Pittsburgh.
George's grave had no stone in 1966, but the family planned to erect one after
Florence's death.  Services for George were held by the Juniata Presbyterian
Church, of which he was a communicant and member.

NAME: Listed as Washington G. age 10 in the 1880 US Census


Hattie I. Barker

After separation, Hattie took back her maiden name, Barker, and raised son
George as Ray Barker.  His two children were raised as Barkers.


Florence May Mills A Widow

Died in the home of her daughter Helen.
Florence was a widow with a daughter, Meryl, when she and George married.
Meryl wed Hersey Deal and was residing in Uniontown, PA in 1966.
Unknown if Mills was maiden or married name.


6683. Myra Elizabeth Carpenter

Number 1159-6 in the Timothy Carpenter book.
Myra was bborn at 5:30 AM and weighed 9 1/2 pounds.  She had no issue.  No
gravestone for her had been erected in 1966 when grave was inspected in 1966.


6685. Arlington Carpenter

Number 1161 in the Timothy Carpenter book.
Single grave site, #62, Block R., section 16.


6686. Lawrence Vincent Carpenter

Number 1162 in the Timothy Carpenter book.


4600. John Baker "Dan" Carpenter

Number 705-5 in the Timothy Carpenter book.
Late in life, John was a Ashville, NY Constable.  He operated a fish bait place
and boat for hire on Goose Creek.  The compiler (of the T.C. book) can atest to
the good fishing in Chautauqua Lake in those days.  Prior to moving to
Ashville, he owned a 70 acre farm in Ellery Twp. which had a Dewittville
address; there he specialized in growing grain.

NAME: Listed as Daniel B. age 8 in the 1880 US Census


4602. Charles C. "Timothy" Carpenter

Number 707-5 in the Timothy Carpenter book.   Born and known as  "Timothy."
Buried in Lot 344, section 1.  Died at 7:15 AM at home.
Charles referred to as Charlie was orginally named Timothy as recorded in
numerous old records, including his father's will. But his legal name was Charles C. Carpenter.
Family tradition is that his mother would have named him otherwise.  He went
before the court and had his name changed legally to Charles (C).
Charlie's will is on file at the Alleghany County Courthouse in Pittsburgh, PA.
Jennie was named exectrix without bond.  Her will is on file in the same place;
the Pittsburgh National Bank was named executor.
The gravestone erected on the family plot includes the names of Charlie and
Jennie, plus son Lester.  The plot is under perpetual care.  The stone was in
good condition in 1970, but requires periodic cleaning due to the atmosphere
(smog) of the general Pittsburgh area.
After High school graduation, he worked in the grape vineyards inthe Westfield,
NY area.  The he went to Pittsburgh, PA, where he was employed by an art
framing company.  Subsequently, he was employed by the PA Railroad,
working his way through the ranks from baggage man and brakeman to conductor
and retiring after more than 35 years of service.  He reside in Wilkinsburg,
PA.  He was an avid small game hunter and fresh water fisherman and a member of
various Pittsburgh area Masonic Organizations.  A communicant of the United
Brethern Church, he transfered his membership from the church in Greensburg to
that of Wilkinsburg when he moved there in 1903.  Charles was named executor of
his father's will.

NAME: Listed as Timothy O. age 2 in the 1880 US Census - See notes above

IMAGE: See image: RIN 11543 Charles Timothy Carpenter pic.jpg


Jennie Addell Wilson

Born at Edensburg, now incorporated into Knox, PA.
Died at 1:30 PM while on vacation with her son Lester.
Buried in Lot 344, section 2 of the Woodlawn cemetery.
Jennie and Charlie were married by the Rev. G.S. Robinson of the Methodist
Church, Derrick City, PA.  (Wedding certificate #2530.)   Best man was Charlie's
brother George and bridesmaid was Miss Pearl Wickman.  Marriage was conducted
in her parent's home at "High Noon."
Jennie and Charlie honeymooned at Rochester, NY

After High school graduation, Jennie was a temporary school teacher.  Later,
she attended a State Normal School and became a permanent teacher.  she taught
all grades in a one room school house.  The compiler (of the T.C. book), her
son Charles, has in his possession her school bell.
She was named executrix of her mother's estate, it being confirmed absolute in
Orphan's Court July 5, 1928 at Bradford, PA.
Jennie was a member of various ladies' organizations of the Masonic Order, the
Wilkinsburg Halycon Club for Ladies, and a communicant of the United Brethern
Church since 1903.  The progenitors of her mother's parents were from Holland.
A separate study of that family may be found in the compiler's files.


6692. Lester Wilson Carpenter

Number 1168-6 in the Timothy Carpenter book.  Nickname: "Les"
Born at 10:00 PM at his parents home.  He was a comunicant of the United
Brethern Church, Wilkinsburg, PA dating from April 12, 1914 for 43 years until
he transfered to Garden City United Brethern Church at Monroeville, PA.
Lester was called "Les" by most family members.  He was a member of the varsity
football team at Wilkinsburg High School, from which he graduated in 1923.
He received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD from the
Hon. M. Moran, Representative for the Pittsburgh Congresional District.
He entered the Naval Academy in August 1923, sworn in as a Midshipman, became a
member of the varsity track and wrestling teams, was graduated from the
Academy in 1927.  However, he was not commissioned as an Ensign on account of
being unable to pass the strict eye examinations of that era, a failure which
befell 17 other members of the Class of 1927.
He entered the business world, becoming a track superintendent for the
PA Railroad and an efficiency engineer for the Miller Rubber Company
in Akron, OH.  He lost his position during the Deprssion of the early 1930's
and went into business for himself, establishing three haberdashery stores in
the greater Pittsburgh area.
Lester was one of the first to place neckties on racks for sale in drug stores.
Later, he sold out his business and became a salesman for Beckwith Machinery
Company, Pittsburgh, which dealt in heavy construction and mining equipment.
As one of their top-flight salesmen, he received numerous awards for his
endeavors.
At the outbreak of World War Two, Lester was recalled to active Navy duty,
attended Indoctrination School at Annapolis, served as an Inspector in
ordinance and gunnery at the University of GA, and was then deployed
overseas to Australia, where he assembled and fitted out a Beach Master's Crew
which was assigned to the Wadke Island Campaign during Gen. MacArthur's push
northward from Australia.  Les remained on Wadke Island until near the close of
hostilities.  He was separated from active duty as a Lieutenant and
subsequently advanced to the rank of Lieutenant Commander on the Navy inactive
list.
Lester returned to the business world and became owner/manager of the first
modern motel, the William Penn, along the "miracle mile" at Monroeville, PA.
In 1967, he leased the motel and retired to a life of travel and fishing.
He was a member of the Pittsburgh Shrine, the Monroeville Businessmen's
Association and the Motel Association, as well as a politician when his advice
and endeavors were needed to protect the business community in what was then
the fastest growing area in the state of PA.
His will named the Pittsburgh National Bank as executor and mentioned his
nephew Charles (1649) and niece Olivia (1650), plus leasing arrangements
entered into by he and his wife Mary regarding his motel.
A gravestone in the center of the family plot contains the names and dates of
Lester, his father and mother.  the stone was in good condition in 1974, but
requires periodic cleansing due to atmospheric (smog) conditions in the
Pittsburgh area.


6693. Pearl Sloan

Pearl married and had at least one daughter named Hazel.


6694. Earl Sloan

Earl married twice, first wife dies and second wife, Nellie, bore him two
children: Nellie and Neal.


6696. Maria Hazeltine

Maria married and had two children: George and Edith.


4607. Caroline S. Underhill

AFN: XV2H-WN


Lott C. Carpenter

AFN: 15R6-P92
PARENTAGE: Challenged, possible but not proved.  More details to follow.

CHILDREN:  Note two children born in 1843 with different months.


4618. Mary Nabbie Carpenter

BIRTH: New York or Ontario, Canada.


4638. Lydia Ann Carpenter

#713-5 in the T. Carpenter book.  LYDIA married a CHARLES DuBOIS and later
moved west.


4639. Henry Copeland Carpenter

#714-5 in the T. Carpenter book.


6706. May Carpenter

#1173-6 in the T. Carpenter book.


6707. Georgia Carpenter

#1174-6 in the T. Carpenter book.


6708. Henrietta Carpenter

#1175-6 in the T. Carpenter book.


4641. Ossie Rosina Carpenter

#712-5 in the T. Carpenter book.