The following quoted item appeared in the Nov-Dec 1942 edition of the Detroit
Genealogical Society Magazine (Vol. VI, No. 1)
"A CARPENTER - BELCHER FAMILY RECORD
Contributed by Francis Waring Robinson of Detroit
Note:- The following record is from a cross-stitched and embroidered sampler,
which was acquired in New Orleans in 1941 by the present owner, Mrs. James H.
Sheppard of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
FAMILY RECORD
Richard Carpenter born Aug. 13, 1807.
Emeline R. Belcher born Nov. 28, 1805.
Richard Carpenter married Emeline Reynolds Belcher April 17, 1831.
Emeline A. Carpenter born May 10, 1833.
Emeline A. Carpenter died May 12, 1833
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I've listened to the short
And struggling breath.
I've seen the cherub eye
Go dim in death.
Like thee I've veiled my
Head in speachless gloom
and laid my first born
In the silent tomb."
Hope this helps someone's research...
Flora McRae
a descendant of Samuel and Roxalana L. Carpenter