Thanks to all who answered my desparate plea for a look up on Elizabeth
Carpenter who married William Whelpley. I was over-whelmed by the kindness
and willingness to help by so many members of this group. As you may have
seen on the list--John DeMott found her.
In case any one is interested the approximate marriage date of 1855 is in
actuality March 20, 1866. William Whelpley and Elizabeth Carpenter were
married at the M.E. Episcopal Church on 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn, New York by
Rev. B. Sing. Witnesses were Daniel Carpenter and sons.
Elizabeth is indeed the daughter of Daniel Carpenter and Elizabeth Haight. I
have figured from census data that she was born in July of 1844. In 1880 she
and William were living in Olean, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y. and in 1900 they were
in Hammond City, North Township, Lake County, Indiana. I am now trying to
verify her death and locate her grave. She supposedly died October 4, 1910 in
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Texas doesn't have a death certificate
on file for Elizabeth Whelpley or Whelply. I'll post to the list if I get
updated information on her.
Thanks again!
Brenda Whelply