I am trying to trace my great grandfather's family line and fear I have reached one of
those bumps in the road where one needs "new eyes" to find one's way.
Before joining
this list, I read through the archives looking for any postings that might connect to my
known ancestors, but there seemed to be nothing. I was impressed with the scholarship
(and sense of humor) evident in the postings! Hope someone can point me in the right
direction.
The following information was culled from Amos's death record, his marriage
registration and the birth registration for his daughter, my grandmother:
Amos F (Frank) Carpenter, born 31 July 1869, birth place listed only as Canada
Father: Amos W (William) Carpenter
Mother: Helen
Entered US: (1878)
Married: 6 Nov 1889 Carrie Lee Churchill of Abington MA; Amos is listed as living
in Whitman MA, occupation shoemaker.
My grandmother's birth was recorded in Cranston RI in 1898; Amos's
occupation is
listed as machinist
Death: 23 February 1943 East Providence, RI; record indicated he had lived in East
Providence for 3 yrs. prior to his death; Amos is buried in Springvale Cemetery in
Rumford, East Providence, RI (Lakeside Cemetery Association)
I have consulted A Carpenter Memorial; however, other than a coincidence of name (Amos)
and location (Canada) there was nothing to connect my two Amoses to any families
represented. I would appreciated any input.
Marcia