I am still trying to research my Carpenter roots in Orange County New York.
At present, we are making some progress. I am still trying to identify my
ggggrandfather's parents. So I thought that I would try a different route, the
wife.
Elizabeth Canfield: I believe that she had three marriages. The first two
marriages are documented in the Reformed Dutch Church of Mahackamack records.
Minisink Marriages 1817-1843 performed by Rev Cornelius Elting (Dutch
Reformed Church).
1. Dec 6, 1827 - Deerpark OC N York
Benjamin D Carpenter & Elizabeth Canfield $2.00
Child: Levi V. Carpenter June 29, 1832
2. Aug. 13, 1836
Christopher Hollenback/Hollenbeck & Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter $2.00
Child: Christopher Holenbeck July 5, 1841
A third marriage must have occured. In the Canfield Family Bible a third
child is listed for Elizabeth. David Carpenter born May 2, 1847. I have not
identified the second Carpenter that married Elizabeth.
Christopher Hollenback and David Carpenter's births are recorded in the
Canfield Family Bible. David Carpenter also listed himself as Levi V. Carpenter's
half brother in a letter contained in Levi's Civil War Pension File.
I am hoping that someone on this list may connect with this timeline and
help identify Elizabeth's first husband's parents and identify her third
husband.
Thanks,
Jim in Ohio