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    John Mason CARPENTER

    John Mason CARPENTER[1]

    Male 1850 - 1936  (85 years)

    Personal Information    |    Media    |    Notes    |    Sources    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

    • Name John Mason CARPENTER  [2
      Born 10 Oct 1850  Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
      Gender Male 
      Residence 13 Oct 1883  Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
      John M Carpenter buys a tract of land from his father, Joshiah. 
      Josiah to John M Carpenter 1883.jpg
      Josiah to John M Carpenter 1883.jpg
      Died 22 Apr 1936  Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
      Person ID I1021  Blecha/McDaniel
      Last Modified 15 Aug 2016 

      Father Josiah CARPENTER,   b. 29 Mar 1819, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Apr 1900, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
      Mother Nancy OAKLEY,   b. 13 Feb 1820, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1887, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
      Married 7 Jan 1841  Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
      Notes 
      • FTM CD disk 2 states the Marriage date as January 2. However, sometimes people confuse when the permit or license was issued vs. the actual marriage date. I'll need to research.
      Family ID F255  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

      Family Lou R CHRISTIAN,   b. Jul 1851, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
      Married 15 Dec 1872  Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
      Children 
       1. Floyd CARPENTER,   b. Abt 1872, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location
       2. George Ann Dallas CARPENTER,   b. 10 May 1874, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
      +3. Willis Miles CARPENTER,   b. 19 Apr 1878, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1956, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
       4. Daniel F CARPENTER,   b. Apr 1884, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location
      +5. Lottie CARPENTER,   b. 20 May 1885, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jul 1977, Wolfe County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
       6. Charlotte M CARPENTER,   b. May 1886, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location
      Family ID F363  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    • Event Map
      Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Oct 1850 - Morgan County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
      Link to Google MapsMarried - 15 Dec 1872 - Morgan County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
      Link to Google MapsResidence - John M Carpenter buys a tract of land from his father, Joshiah. - 13 Oct 1883 - Morgan County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
      Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Apr 1936 - Morgan County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
       = Link to Google Earth 

    • Photos
      Joshiah Carpenter's Sons
      Josiah Carpenter's Sons
      Seated L-R: Levi, Cuthbert & John~~Standing L-R: William Wallace, Joseph & Holly~~Photo came from Don Sandrock (June 2008)
      Carpenter Reunion (John & Lou Carpenter in front row)
      Carpenter Reunion (John & Lou Carpenter in front row)
      Same house 90 years later for Carpenter Reunion
      Same house 90 years later for Carpenter Reunion
      Josiah Carpenter, 4 of his Sons & Wives (abt. 1882-1887)
      Josiah Carpenter, 4 of his Sons & Wives (abt. 1882-1887)
      Joe is next to Josiah. Lou Christian Carpenter is behind him.

      Documents
      Josiah Carpenter Group Photo Explanation
      Josiah Carpenter Group Photo Explanation

    • Notes 
      • 1860 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census
        Name: John M Carpenter
        Age in 1860: 9
        Birth Year: abt 1851
        Birthplace: Kentucky
        Home in 1860: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
        Gender: Male
        Post Office: West Liberty
        Value of real estate: View Image
        Household Members: Name Age
        Josiah Carpenter 41
        Nancy Carpenter 40
        Levi Carpenter 17
        George A Carpenter 11
        John M Carpenter 9
        Culbert Carpenter 7
        William Carpenter 5
        Joseph Carpenter 8.12

        Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 0; Image: 408.


        1870: Still living with his parents:

        1870 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census
        Name: John Carpenter
        Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
        Age in 1870: 19
        Birthplace: Kentucky
        Home in 1870: Hamptons Mill, Morgan, Kentucky
        Family and neighbors: View Results
        Race: White
        Gender: Male
        Value of real estate: View Image
        Post Office: West Liberty

        Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Hamptons Mill, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 373; Image: 110.

        1880: Married with children; same county

        1880 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census
        Name: John Carpenter
        Home in 1880: Hamptons Mill, Morgan, Kentucky
        Age: 29
        Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
        Birthplace: Kentucky
        Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
        Spouse's Name: Lou
        Father's birthplace: Indiana
        Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
        Neighbors: View others on page
        Occupation: Farmer
        Marital Status: Married
        Race: White
        Gender: Male

        Household Members: Name Age
        John Carpenter 29
        Lou Carpenter 28
        Georgia Carpenter 6
        Willis Carpenter 2

        Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Hamptons Mill, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T9_435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 532.2000; Enumeration District: 87;



        1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census
        Name: John H Carpenter
        Home in 1900: Magisterial District 2, Morgan, Kentucky
        Age: 49
        Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
        Birthplace: Kentucky
        Relationship to head-of-house: Head
        Spouse's Name: Lou R
        Race: White
        Occupation: View Image
        Neighbors: View others on page
        Household Members: Name Age
        John H Carpenter 49
        Lou R Carpenter 48
        Daniel F Carpenter 16
        Charletta m Carpenter 14

        Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623 545; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 72.

    • Sources 
      1. [S4] Notes from Minnie Florence Carpenter McDaniel, (M.Florence Carpenter McDaniel compiled various notes regarding her genealogy prior to her death using personal knowledge and what she could learn from other family members.).

      2. [S1744] Various records researched on Ancestry.com.

      3. [S11] FTM CD#2 Submitter Unknown.

      4. [S5] Letter from Mrs. Maxwell Gunnell, 30 Dec 2007.

      5. [S46] Morgan County, Kentucky Marriage Records, Page 13.

      6. [S46] Morgan County, Kentucky Marriage Records, Vol. 2 1867-1891.