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Descendants of Samuel Carpenter

20. EDWARD⁵ CARPENTER (THOMAS⁴, PRESTON³, SAMUEL², SAMUEL¹)²² was born June 4, 1777²², and died March 13, 1813²². He married SARAH STRATTON²² September 5, 1799²², daughter of DR. STRATTON and ANNA HARRIS. She was born September 30, 1781²².

Notes for EDWARD CARPENTER:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

He was born June 4, 1777, on the Josiah Miller farm belonging to his grandfather, situated near the Salem County almshouse, in Salem County, N. J. He received a good English education and with excellent business qualifications possessed a taste for reading and books. He married Sept. 5, 1799, SARAH STRATTON, daughter of Dr. James Stratton and his wife Anna Harris, of Swedesboro, Gloucester Co., N. J., and commenced housekeeping in the house now belonging to George Tonkin, one of the children and heirs at law of William C. Tonkin, at Carpenter's Landing. This house was built by his father for the newly married couple. It stands in the forks of the roads leading to Barnesborough and Mullica Hill, directly in front of the old Carpenter mansion. His father was then engaged in active business with Colonel Thomas Heston, in partnership under the firm name of Heston & Carpenter, Colonel Heston residing at Glassborough and Thomas Carpenter at Carpenter's Landing. The death of Colonel Heston dissolved the firm. Thomas Carpenter retired from business and was succeeded by his son. The new house, store, and adjacent land were sold to John and William C. Tonkin. EDWARD CARPENTER removed to Glassborough, where he devoted himself with energy and intelligence to the prosecution of the business of manufacturing glassware. He was taken ill of typhus fever on his way home from Philadelphia, and died at his father's house in Carpenter's Landing, in the midst of his successful career, on the 13th of March, 1813. He was about five feet ten inches high, erect, active, vigorous, with dark complexion, dark hazel eyes, brown hair, and handsome presence. A miniature painted while a very young man, the only portrait extant, is in the possession of Mrs. Malcolm Lloyd, of Philadelphia, a granddaughter.

EDWARD CARPENTER was in 1797 commissioned a captain of the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, Gloucester Co. militia. The commission is signed by Richard Howell, Governor of New Jersey, who came originally from Delaware.

Notes for SARAH STRATTON:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

The Stratton Family, to which SARAH STRATTON, who married EDWARD CARPENTER, belonged, is derived from Puritan ancestors who emigrated from Maidstone in the County of Kent, on the east bank of the River Medway, about thirty miles southeast of the City of London, although there is reason to believe that the family was originally located in Suffolk County, England. They settled at East Hampton, Long Island, upon lands purchased from the Indians for their benefit, in 1648, by Theophilus Eaton, Governor of the Colony of New Haven, and Edward Hopkins, Governor of the Colony of Connecticut, who assigned the same to them, in 1651, for ś30 8s. 4d.

Nine original settlers arrived in 1648. Of these the first six came from Lynn, Mass., and the name of John Stretton (from whose brother Richard this branch of the family is descended) is the fifth on the list. These nine soon were joined by twenty-four others, among whom was Richard, and the settlement grew and prospered. Both Richard and John Stretton lived on the west side of the main street, and John was the most wealthy man of the colonists, except three, being rated at ś270 6s. 8d., his family consisting of three persons.

Richard Stratton left four sons and one daughter, Richard, Jr., Thomas, Isaac, Benjamin, and Elizabeth. The descent is through Benjamin. His son Benjamin Stratton, 2d, born Sept. 19, 1701, died July 20, 1751, married Nov. 26, 1723, Abigail Preston, daughter of Levi Preston, of Salem, Mass. Benjamin and Abigail Stratton removed in 1723 to Fairfield, Cumberland Co., New Jersey. They had eleven children. Of these only four married and left descendants,--viz., Jonathan, Levi, John, and Benjamin, 3d.

SARAH STRATTON CARPENTER, wife of EDWARD CARPENTER, was born Sept. 30, 1781, in the brick house now occupied by the family of John Welsh in South Swedesboro. She was educated under the care and instruction of Rev. John Croes, afterwards Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey, who was rector of Trinity Church, Swedesboro, for twelve years. To finish her education, she was sent to Philadelphia and lived in the family of Mr. Charles French, half brother to her stepmother, who resided on Front Street above Arch. She married EDWARD CARPENTER on Sept. 5, 1799, and survived her husband many years. After the death of her husband she removed to the village of Woodbury, and resided there about eight years. On the death of her mother-in-law, Mary Carpenter, August 5, 1822, she broke up her establishment and removed with her children to the home of her father-in-law at Carpenter's Landing, where she remained until his death in 1847. The remaining years of her life were passed with her children. Her eyes were blue; hair brown, very luxuriant, and never turned gray. A good figure, tall, erect, graceful, quiet, dignified, with a captivating manner and possessing extraordinary powers of conversation. She died at the residence of her son Edward Carpenter, 2d, 317 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, on the 12th day of February, 1852.

Both EDWARD and SARAH CARPENTER lie in the old grave-yard of Trinity Church, Swedesboro, where a handsome monument marks the spot.

Children of EDWARD CARPENTER and SARAH STRATTON are:

THOMAS PRESTON⁶ CARPENTER²², b. April 19, 1804²²; d. March 20, 1876²²; m. REBECCA HOPKINS²², November 27, 1839, Woodbury New Jersey²²; b. September 23, 1813²²; d. October 24, 1896²².

Notes for THOMAS PRESTON CARPENTER:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

born at Carpenter's Landing (now Mantua), in Gloucester Co., N. J., studied law in the office of Judge John Moore White, of Woodbury, and in 1830 was admitted to the bar. In 1845 he was appointed by Governor Charles C. Stratton one of the associate judges of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, his circuit comprising the counties of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester. He resided some years in Woodbury, and removed from thence to the city of Camden. Upon the expiration of his term in 1852, he retired from the bench and devoted himself to the successful practice of his profession. JUDGE CARPENTER was for many years a prominent delegate in the Episcopal Convention. He was respected and esteemed by all who knew him for his genial manners, personal integrity, profound legal learning, and good judgment.

ii.

MARY TONKIN CARPENTER²², b. September 14, 1805, Glassborough, New Jersey²²; d. May 3, 1893²²; m. RICHARD WASHINGTON HOWELL²², March 24, 1830²²; b. December 14, 1799²²; d. May 12, 1859²².

Notes for RICHARD WASHINGTON HOWELL:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

resided in the city of Camden, N. J., from the date of his marriage until his death. He was a prominent and successful lawyer, an influential citizen, and was greatly esteemed and respected by a large circle of friends. The following is from a notice of his death published in one of the newspapers at the time: "We have recorded the death in the city of Camden of RICHARD W. HOWELL, Esq. He was one of the most distinguished lawyers and citizens of that city and possessed many noble qualities. All who knew him respected and loved him. He was a true Christian, a polished gentleman, an unwavering patriot. His memory will be cherished by all who appreciate worth and virtue."

iii.

DR. JAMES STRATTON CARPENTER²², b. October 18, 1807, Glassborough, New Jersey²²; d. January 31, 1872²²; m. CAMILLA JULIA SANDERSON²², October 12, 1832²²; b. October 1815²²; d. May 19, 1897²².

Notes for DR. JAMES STRATTON CARPENTER:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

JAMES S. CARPENTER studied medicine with Dr. Joseph Fithian, of Woodbury, N. J. He graduated M.D. at the Univ. of Penna., and in 1830 settled in Pottsville, Pa., then a new settlement in the coal region of Schuylkill County, Pa., where he soon acquired a lucrative practice. In 1835 he visited Europe in company with his father-in-law and studied in the hospitals of Paris. Returning home in 1837, he resumed the practice of his profession in Pottsville, which he continued with great success until his death in 1872. His reputation for great skill extended far beyond the limits of his practice, and his personal magnetism, genial manners, social qualities, and hospitality endeared him to all who came within their influence.

iv.

SAMUEL TONKIN CARPENTER²², b. November 25, 1810, Glassborough, New Jersey²²; d. December 6, 1864²²; m. (1) EMILIE D. THOMPSON²²; b. August 31, 1830, Wilmington, Deleware²²; d. February 28, 1897²²; m. (2) FRANCES CHAMPLAIN²², May 26, 1841²²; b. January 8, 1819, Derby, Conn.²²; d. January 4, 1845²².

Notes for SAMUEL TONKIN CARPENTER:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

was educated at Kenyon College, Ohio; studied in the Episcopal Seminary at Alexandria, ordained deacon and to the priesthood by Bishop Mead, of Virginia; rector of the Episcopal Church at Smyrna and also at Dover, Delaware, and at Litchfield, Conn. Appointed chaplain in the U. S. Army during the Civil War; died Dec. 6, 1864, of fever contracted in the hospitals at Cincinnati in line of duty while visiting the sick. He was interred in the new cemetery of Trinity Church, Swedesboro, N. J.

EDWARD II CARPENTER²², b. May 17, 1813, Glassborough, New Jersey²²; d. March 4, 1889, Philadelphia²²; m. ANNA MARIA HOWEY²², November 16, 1837²²; b. January 1, 1818²²; d. May 16, 1883²².

Notes for EDWARD II CARPENTER:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

EDWARD CARPENTER, 2D, during his early years lived with his mother and grandfather at Woodbury and Carpenter's Landing. The latter, now called Mantua, was then a place of active business in cord-wood, lumber, and ship timber, employing many sloops and small vessels in the trade. He resided a short time in Glassborough, subsequently a few years at Chesterfield, Kent County, Maryland; removed to Philadelphia in 1843, where, with a short interval, he continued to reside until his death in 1889. He studied law, but devoted himself to matters relating to real estate, which he successfully pursued for many years. He was a prominent churchman, one of the founders of the Church of the Mediator, Philadelphia, a member of numerous vestries, delegate to the Diocesan Convention, and in his later years a vestryman of Trinity Church, West Philadelphia. He was studious in his tastes and of extensive information, and interesting and attractive personally, with agreeable manners.

21. MARY WYATT⁵ CARPENTER (WILLIAM⁴, PRESTON³, SAMUEL², SAMUEL¹)²² was born June 3, 1783²², and died May 29, 1836²². She married JAMES HUNT²² April 22, 1800²². He was born in Pennsylvania²².

Children of MARY CARPENTER and JAMES HUNT are:

	i.		ELIZABETH WYATT⁶ HUNT²², b. January 28, 1801²²; d. June 1, 1825²²; m. GEORGE DIIEHL²², February 1823²².
	ii.		RACHEL GIBBONS HUNT²², b. January 12, 1803²²; d. December 28, 1828²²; m. GEORGE FORD²², January 23, 1828²².
	iii.		MARY CARPENTER HUNT²², b. October 9, 1805²²; d. July 18, 1836²²; m. JOHN RICHARDSON²², October 15, 1835²².
	iv.		HANNAH HUNT²², b. August 11, 1807²²; d. October 9, 1810²².
	v.		JOHN JAMES HUNT²², b. January 17, 1810, Kingsessing²²; m. ANN B. SMITH²², January 5, 1832²².
	vi.		NAOMI P. HUNT²², b. May 22, 1812²²; m. THOMAS LAYCOCK BONSALL²², May 8, 1832²².
	vii.		WILLIAM C. HUNT²², b. September 30, 1814²².
	viii.		HANNAH HUNT²², b. April 28, 1817²².
	ix.		SARAH W. HUNT²², b. June 10, 1819²²; d. March 11, 1825²².
	x.		JAMES L. HUNT²², b. December 22, 1824²²; d. June 4, 1825²².

22. RACHEL REDMAN⁵ CARPENTER (WILLIAM⁴, PRESTON³, SAMUEL², SAMUEL¹)²² was born April 30, 1807²², and died August 16, 1851²². She married CHARLES SHEPPARD²² December 6, 1826²², son of THOMAS SHEPPARD.

Children of RACHEL CARPENTER and CHARLES SHEPPARD are:

WILLIAM CARPENTER⁶ SHEPPARD²², b. October 6, 1827²²; m. HANNAH E. ZORNS²², November 30, 1866²².

Notes for HANNAH E. ZORNS:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

of Quakertown, Pennsylvania

ii.

JOHN REDMAN SHEPPARD²², b. August 19, 1833²²; d. December 10, 1856, unmarried²².

23. SAMUEL PRESTON⁵ CARPENTER (WILLIAM⁴, PRESTON³, SAMUEL², SAMUEL¹)²² was born January 26, 1812²², and died August 23, 1897²². He married (1) SARAH SHEPPARD²², daughter of THOMAS SHEPPARD. He married (2) HANNAH H. ACTON²² November 8, 1837²², daughter of BENJAMIN ACTON and SARAH ACTON. She was born October 2, 1816²², and died December 30, 1851²².

Notes for SAMUEL PRESTON CARPENTER:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

member of the Society of Friends; inherited his father's estate at Mannington, Salem Co., N. J.; surrogate of the County of Salem

Children of SAMUEL CARPENTER and HANNAH ACTON are:

	i.		JOHN REDMAN⁶ CARPENTER²², b. August 22, 1838²²; m. MARY CARPENTER THOMPSON²², January 7, 1863²²; b. December 24, 1840²².
	ii.		SARAH WYATT CARPENTER²², b. July 22, 1842²²; m. RICHARD HENRY REEVE²², June 3, 1863²²; b. October 5, 1840²².

Notes for RICHARD HENRY REEVE:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

of Camden, New Jersey

	iii.		SAMUEL PRESTON JR. CARPENTER²², b. October 25, 1846²²; m. REBECCA BASSETT²², February 24, 1870²²; b. February 3, 1846²².
	iv.		MARY REDMAN CARPENTER²², b. December 16, 1851²²; m. BENJAMIN COOPER REEVE²², October 3, 1877²²; b. September 23, 1844, Alloway, Salem County, New Jersey²²; d. July 28, 1910, Camden, New Jersey²².

Notes for BENJAMIN COOPER REEVE:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

Vice-president of the Camden Safe Deposit and Trust Co. since 1902, graduated in Polytechnic College, 1865, civil engineer, president of the Camden County Country Club.

WILLIAM CARPENTER²², b. August 7, 1849²²; m. ELIZABETH LAMBERT²².

24. HANNAH⁵ WOODNUTT (MARGARET⁴ CARPENTER, PRESTON³, SAMUEL², SAMUEL¹)²² was born January 16, 1780²². She married CLEMENT ACTON²² October 31, 1799²².

Children of HANNAH WOODNUTT and CLEMENT ACTON are:

CLEMENT I.⁶ ACTON²², m. MARY NOBLE²².

Notes for CLEMENT I. ACTON:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

Removed to Cincinnati, Ohio where he was engaged in mercantile business with his cousins William and Thomas Woodnutt.

ii.

MARGARET WOODNUT ACTON²², b. November 23, 1819²²; m. DR. JOHN DEAN GRISCOM²², November 6, 1839, Salem, New Jersey²²; b. March 25, 1809²²; d. July 23, 1890²².

Notes for DR. JOHN DEAN GRISCOM:
[Samuel Carpenter.FTW]

a well-known physician of Philadelphia, whose ancestor, Andrew Griscom, signed the marriage certificate of Samuel Carpenter and Hannah Hardiman in 1684. He came from England in 1680, and purchased a tract of ground located in and near South Camden, N. J.