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Marque L. Carpenter
Source:
History of Rensselaer County New York with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its
prominent men and pioneers, page 501
By Nathaniel Bartlett Sylvester
Published by Everts and Peck of Philadelphia 1880
on the press of J.B. Lippincott & Co, Philadelphia
at the top of the page (page 501) is the heading
"Town of Stephentown"
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
SYLVANUS CARPENTER
Sylvanus Carpenter is the grandson of Joseph Carpenter, who settled very early in the
eastern part of this town. His fathers name was Solomon. Of nine children, Sylvanus was
the fifth. He was born on Nov. 27, 1810, on the Solomon Carpenter place, near his present
residence; passed his early life on his father's farm, and attended the district
school of his locality. He completed his education at the academy at Schenectady, taught
by E. E. Huntington. At the death of his father, on Nov 23 1834, he came into possession
of the old farm, and has ever since remained there.
Mr. Carpenter is one of the most influential citizens of the town, though he lives a
modest and retired life on his farm. He has twice married, - first to Charlotte Pierce, of
Hancock, Mass., Oct 20 1836, and who died Dec 31 1867; second to Alvira C., daughter of
Genett Bennett, and a granddaughter of Jesse Bennett, an early settler of the town. This
lady is still living, Henry P. Carpenter, a son of the first wife, died in early youth.
Fanny L and Charlotte P. are young daughters, living at home"