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52 Ancestors Week 29 - Isaac Carpenter

Isaac Carpenter was born on May 15, 1826 in Beaver, Guernsey County, Ohio. Isaac was the son of Richard Carpenter and Mary Carpenter (cousins).
Isaac Carpenter married Sarah A. "Sally" Brown on July 14, 1853, in Noble County, Ohio. Together they had 7 children. In the middle of those children there is a 3 year age gap right in the middle of the Civil War. There are 3 Isaac Carpenters found in the war records from Ohio, one of them could be him.
Isaac Carpenter died on February 21, 1905, in Ohio City, Ohio, when he was 78 years old.

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Parents
Richard Carpenter (1800–1863)
Mary Carpenter (1800–1831)

Siblings
Zephaniah Carpenter (1823–1901)
Hannah C. Carpenter (1824–1893)
Richard C. (R. C. C.) Carpenter (1827–1918)

Spouse
Sarah A. "Sally" Brown (1835–1907)

Children:
Mary Jane Carpenter (1854–1913)
John Francis Carpenter (1855–1894)
William Silas Carpenter (1857–1921)
Nancy Samantha (Amanda) Carpenter (1860–1917)
Isaac Vincent Carpenter (1862–1951)
Lavina J. Carpenter (1865–?)
Sarah Lufama Carpenter (1868–1958)

52 Ancestors Week 28- Sarah Brown

Sarah "Sally" Brown was born April 12, 1835, in Guernsey County, Ohio. She was the oldest child of Abraham "Abel" Brown and Jane Miller. She lived her whole live in Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio.

She married Isaac Carpenter on July 14, 1853, in Noble County, Ohio, when she was 18 years old. Together they had 7 children.

Sarah Brown Carpenter died on June 19, 1907, in Noble, Ohio, when she was 72 years old.

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Parents:
Abraham "Abel" Brown (1813–1888)
Jane Miller (1815–1890)

Siblings:
Uriah Brown (1835–?)
Joseph Brown (1837–?)
Mary E. Brown (1837–1936)
Nancy Brown (1840–?)
Samantha Brown (1840–?)
John Brown (1841–?)
Edward Brown (1846–1927)
Squire Brown (1847–1918)
Abel Brown (1849–1930)
James Brown (1853–?)
Jane Brown (1856–1934)
Amos Brown (1857–1919)
William Brown (?)

Spouse:
Isaac Carpenter (1826–1905)

Children:
Mary Jane Carpenter (1854–1913)
John Francis Carpenter (1855–1894)
William Silas Carpenter (1857–1921)
Nancy Samantha (Amanda) Carpenter (1860–1917)
Isaac Vincent Carpenter 1862–1951)
Lavina J. Carpenter (1865–?)
Sarah Lufama Carpenter (1868–1958)

52 Ancestors Week 20- Sarah Carpenter

My 2nd great-grandmother was Sarah Lufama Carpenter. She was born September 30, 1868 in Beaver Township, Noble County, Ohio to Isaac Carpenter and Sarah A Brown. She was the youngest of 7 children. In her early life she lived in Noble County.
On 26 Feb 1895 she married Joseph Francis Carpenter in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temperenceville, Ohio. They moved back and forth between Noble and Belmont counties several times in their life. Together they had 11 children.
In 1920 she was widowed, leaving her with 5 children still at home. As she got older, she lived for a time with her children.
On February 15, 1958, at 89 years old, Sarah died in the Barnesville Hospital. According to her death certificate she died of senility. She was survived by 9 of her children, and they buried her in the Somerton Cemetery in Somerton, Ohio.

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Parents:
Isaac Carpenter (1826-1905)
Sarah A "Sally" Brown (1835-1907)

Siblings:
Mary Jane Carpenter (1854-?)
John Francis Carpenter (1855-1894)
William Silas Carpenter (1857-1921)
Nancy Samantha Carpenter (1860-1917)
Isaac Vincent Carpenter (1862-1951)
Lavina J Carpenter (1865-?)

Spouse:
Joseph Francis Turner (1876-1920)

Children:
Marion Elderee Turner (1894 – 1970)
Julia Ann Catherine Turner (1895 – 1988)
Mary Anne Turner (1897 – 1988)
Raymond Earl Turner (1898 – 1979)
Della Pearl Turner (1899 – 1982)
Robert Lester Turner (1900 – 1977)
Carl Francis Turner (1903 – 1985)
John B Turner (1905 – 1952)
William Arthur Turner (1906 – 1980)
Elmer Otto Turner (1908 – 1947)
George W. Turner (1909 – 1985)

George DeLong - Revolutionary War Ancestor

I am working on my DAR application, and have decided to use George DeLong as my ancestor to apply with. The following is my evidence to support my claim that he is my ancestor (click on the pictures to view them larger). My 1st-3rd generations are still living, so I will start with my great-grandfather Raymond Earl Turner.

Generation 4

Raymond Earl Turner was born 18 Mar 1898 in Somerset, Belmont Co, OH. He died 27 Jan 1979 in Washington, Washington Co, PA. on 19 Nov 1924 in Weirton, Hancock Co, WV he married Elizabeth Alice Tavernier. She was born 31 Aug 1903 in McDonald, Washington Co, PA, and died 24 Jun 1993 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co, CA (I met her a few times and hers was the first funeral I remember attending).

Generation 5

Raymond Earl Turner was the son of Joseph Francis Turner and Sarah L Carpenter. Joseph Francis Turner was born 15 Sep 1876 in Temperenceville, Belmont Co, OH, and died 26 Apr 1920 in Somerset, Belmont Co, OH. Sarah Carpenter was born 30 Aep 1869 in Beaver Twp, Noble Co, OH, and died 15 Feb 1958, Barnesville, Belmont Co, OH. They were married 26 Feb 1895 in Temperenceville, Belmont Co, OH.

Generation 6

Joseph Francis Turner is the son of John Francis Turner and Catherine Louise Butler. John Francis Turner was born 13 Jul 1853 in Batesville, Noble Co, OH, and died 2 Jul 1912 in Fallansbee, Brooke co, WV. Catherine Butler was born 3 Jun 1857 in Temperenceville, Belmont Co, OH, and died 20 Oct 1939 in Columbus, Franklin Co, OH. They were married 18 Feb 1874 in Temperenceville, Belmont Co, OH.

Generation 7

John Francis Turner was the son of Elizabeth DeLong and John E Turner. Elizabeth DeLong was born 26 May 1834 in Batesville, Noble Co, OH and died 3 Nov 1894 in Noble Co, OH. John Turner was born 4 Nov 1827 in Pennsylvania and died 9 Oct 1900 in Ohio. They were married 20 Jun 1849 in Monroe Co, Ohio. I don't have birth or death records for Elizabeth, but her maiden name is listed on some of her childrens death certificates. I got a free digital copy of a page from the Reconstructed Marriage records of Monroe County from the LDS Family History Library that contains the record of John and Elizabeth's marriage.

Generation 8

Elizabeth DeLong is the daughter of John Francis DeLong Jr and Elizabeth Jones (his 1st wife). Dr John Francis DeLong Jr was born 27 Apr 1802 in Baltimore, MD, and died 7 Sep 1873 in Beaver Twp, Noble Co, OH. Elizabeth Jones was born 6 Sep 1807 in Ohio and died 27 Mar 1844 in Noble Co, OH. They were married 20 Aug 1826 in Guernsey Co, OH.

photo by Nate Kearns, found on findagrave.com

The inscription of Elizabeth's grave is said to read "Elizabeth Delong, consort of John Delong, who departed this life March 27, 1844, aged 37 years."

Generation 9

John Francis DeLong Jr is the son of John Francis DeLong Sr and Sarah Winteringer. John DeLong Sr was born 24 Apr 1770 in Fannett Twp, Cumberland Co, PA, and died 14 Apr 1840 in Batesville, Noble Co, OH. Sarah Winterringer was born about 1776 in Pennsylvania and died 4 Apr 1849 in Batesville, Noble Co, OH. They were married about 1792 in Pennsylvania.

The will of John Francis DeLong Sr reads as follows:

In the name of God, Amen, I, John DeLong of Beaver Township, Guernsey County, State of Ohio, being weak of body, but sound of mind and memory, blessed be God for his mercies. bearing in mind, that it is appointed unto all men once to die and the time being uncertain. I therefore do make, ordain, establish and declare, this my last will and testament.

Principally and first of all, I command my soul to God, who gave it, and my body to be buried in a decent and Christian manner, at the discretion of my executors. And after paying my lawful debts and defraying my funeral expenses I will and dispose of any worldly effects as follows. Viz: I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah DeLong, East half of the North East quarter in Section nine, in Township eight, of Range _____ seven, together with the West half of the North East quarter of Section three, in Township and Range aforesaid, to have and to hold, occupy and continue and enjoy during her Natural life and at her demise, to be sold and equally divided among any children now living.

Viz: John DeLong, William DeLong, Nathan DeLong, Thomas DeLong, Elizabeth, wife of David Cline, Effy, wife of William Windal, Mary, wife of Christopher Gallagher, Ann, wife of George Morgan and Nancy, wife of Jared Jones. Likewise I will and bequeth to my beloved wife aforesaid, such of my personal property as she may wish to keep, for her own proper use and the balance to be sold and assets to be disposed as my Executors may think proper.

I likewise will and bequeth unto my beloved Grand-children - - John Carpenter and Sarah, widow of William Arich deceased, each the sum of one dollar. I likewise will and bequeth unto my beloved grand-children, William DeLong, Jane DeLong, Sarah DeLong, Avarilla DeLong, Delilah DeLong, children of my son George DeLong deceased, each the sum of one dollar. And I do hereby ordain and appoint my beloved wife Sarah DeLong, Executrix and my beloved son Thomas DeLong Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void and to all intents and purposes of no effect, all gifts, grants, wills and bequests by me heretofore made. In testimony, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty.

John DeLong. [ Signed ]

Signed and acknowledged in presence of us, year and day above written.
Isaac Atkinson.
Thos. Owings.

Recorded at Court House, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH

Will Record Book A, page 491

Date of Will, March 30, 1840. Date of Probate, May 12, 1840

Generation 10

John Francis DeLong Sr is the son of George DeLong and Elizabeth Jane Ward. George was born about 1745 in Pennsylvania and died about 1820 in Guernsey Co, OH. Elizabeth Jane Ward was born about 1748 in Pennsylvania, and died 27 Aug 1818 Guernsey Co, OH. They were married about 1769 in Cumberland Co, PA.

After his death, Georges land was quit claimed by his children in its sale.

A Guernsey County deed of June 3, 1822 refers to the sale of certain property of lands whereby various children of George Delong sold these lands, to satisfy Military Services, to Ezekiel Emerson in connection with George DeLong, Sr.'s estate. The children were listed as follows:

- John and Sarah of Guernsey Co. (signed Guernsey Co. Jan. 11, 1824)

- James and wife Agnes of Guernsey Co. (signed Guernsey Co. 12/21/1822, her name recorded erroneously as Elizabeth. A statement of correction by Agnes was appended Nov. 1825 by Stephen Bullard, JP of Perry Co.)

- Joseph and wife Elizabeth of Perry Co. (signed Perry Co. 12/21/1822)

- Isaac and wife Agnes of Perry Co.

- David and wife Jane of Perry Co. (signed Perry Co. 12/21/1822)

- Edward and wife Rachel of Perry Co.

- Ann Leeth of Fairfield Co. (signed Fairfield Co. 12/27/1823)

- George and wife Mary of Floyd Co., KY (of KY, power of attorney, Perry Co., OH 11/29/1824)

- Mary Davidson and husband Fleming Davidson, Ohio Co. VA (signed Ohio Co. 10/30/1822)

- Elizabeth and David Hite of ___. They were included in the Dec. 1821 quit claim which preceded the 1822 deed, and that they signed in Perry Co., OH 11/17/1823.

George DeLong was enrolled as a Private, eighth class, first company (Captain Askey), first battalion, Cumberland County Militia, under order from council dated Mar 25, 1778. Paid supply tax 1781 and 1782.

PA Hist & Museum Commission Records of the Office of the Comptroller Gen. Military Acounts Militia, RG4, Roll#325

Fine Book of John Carothers, County Lieutenant, page 192. Authority: Military Accounts (militia), Records of the Comptroller General, at the Division of Archives and Manuscripts.

Supply Rates of the County of Cumberland 1780, pg 293

Transcripts and Taxables of the County of Cumberland, 1781, pg 518

Did Joseph Carpenter Serve in the Revolutionary War

In researching Revolutionary War ancestors I have found 3 people who seem to have served. Two of them I know served, it's a matter of proving my relationship to them. The other I can fairly easily prove my relationship, but am having a harder time figuring out his service. This person is Joseph Carpenter.

According to his gravestone (as recorded in the 1920's) he died in 1849 and was 78 years old. This puts his birthday around 1771. Too young to have served in the revolution. But, as we know, ages and dates tend to be more fluid back then than they are today.

In "A Carpenter Genealogy" by Lyle Sharp and Frances Stoner, it says Joseph Carpenter was the child of John Carpenter (Zimmerman) and Drucilla Tomlinson. 3 of his siblings were Thomas, John, and Robert. He was married to Sinah Gilespie and had 14 children. He died in 1849 in Beaver Township, Noble county, Ohio.

In the book "Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution buried in the state of Ohio" on page 69:

"Joseph Carpenter (Noble Co.). Va Mil. Said to have had 3 terms of service. D 1849, Beaver Twp. Came to Belmont Co in 1806; to Noble Co 1812 and settled in Beaver Twp, where he died in 1849."

In the book "History of Noble County, Ohio", 1887, page 576:

"The first settlement in the {Beaver} township was made by the Reed family, elsewhere mentioned, and by Thomas, John, and Joseph Carpenter and John Tyrrell as early as 1810. The Carpenters came from Virginia. They reared families and died in the township. In early years they were noted hunters.

Page 581: Joseph Carpenter, the pioneer, was a native of Virginia, and for two years served in the Revolutionary War. He lived near Moundsville, and he and his family encountered many dangers from hostile Indians. He came to Belmont County, Ohio, about 1806, and a few years later removed to this township {Beaver}, where he died in 1849."

In the book "Family Research in Monroe County, Ohio" by Catharine Fedorchak, page 29:

"Watkins' HISTORY OF NOBLE COUNTY indicates that a Joseph Carpenter, a Rev. Soldier died in 1848. That source also says that a Joseph Carpenter, of Noble Co. was a soldier in the War of 1812. I have no such records to prove these statements in my books, but a Mrs. Stoner did send me a copy of a voucher for a JOSEPH CARPENTER of Virginia in the Rev. War who received a certificate of the balance of his full pay in April, 1783."

In the book "Revolutionary War Records, Virginia" page 200:

Carpenter, Joseph, soldier, Art.

In the book "Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution":

Carpenter, Joseph Art. nbll

nbll means: name appeared on Army Register, but had not received bounty land.

So, even if we assume he served in the last 2 years of the war (1782-3), and was 15 when he joined (the youngest he would conceivably be), a birth year of 1771 is still at least 4 years too late.

One other possibility is that he was born in 1762, the year commonly attributed to his brother John. There is conflicting evidence as to the birth order for John and Joseph. If Joseph was the oldest, and born in 1762, he would have been old enough to serve in the Revolution, but certainly wouldn't have been 78 at the time he died in 1849, he would have been 87.

So the mystery continues. But, I'm inclined to think he did serve, since it is mentioned in several books, and his name is found in the Virginia army registers. And who knows, maybe the stone carver for his grave just got the numbers reversed.