Samuel Carpenter (1814) and Frances Vaughn of Yancey, Mitchell and Avery Co, NC

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I (Marty Grant) am a 4th Great Grand nephew of Samuel Carpenter.

Samuel Carpenter was born 3 Jan 1814 in Burke Co, NC in the Three Mile Creek area. This later became Yancey County (in 1833) and then later became Mitchell County (in 1861), and finally became Avery County (in 1911). Samuel is a son of Jacob and Margaret Carpenter.

I don't know who Samuel might have been named for, if anyone. Perhaps someone in his mothers family.

Samuel was apparently home with his parents for the 1820 and 1830 census.

On 17 Apr 1835, Isaih Franklin of Yancey County made a deed (apparently a mortgage deed) with Samuel Calloway, Jacob Carpenter, Samuel Franklin and Samuel Carpenter for $16 worth of sundry items, including a horse saddle, bridle and household furniture and farming tools. (Yancey Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 64 from "Index and Abstract of Deeds of Yancey Co., NC Deed Book 1" by Sally Williams, 1985).

Samuel Carpenter married Frances Vaughn before ca 1838 in Yancey Co, NC. I do not know what the proof of her maiden name is. Several researchers list her as a Vaughn. I do not know her parents names. Frances may have a brother named Alfred Vaughn, born ca 1817, as Samuel and Frances' daughter Sophronia was residing with him in 1870. Samuel and Frances' oldest child was named "Alfred" as well, so that makes him very likely to be Frances' brother. Frances was born 20 Jan 1817.

Concerning the Vaughn family (also spelled "Vaughan"), I found none in Burke in 1790, but several in neighboring Rutherford County.

In 1800 Burke, there was Sherwood Vaughn (1755/74) and Joshua Vaughn (1774/84).

In 1810 Burke there was only James Vaughn (1765/84).

In 1820 Burke there was James Vaughn (1775/94). He had four girls under 10, born ca 1810/20, which could easily include Frances (1817). Also listed in 1820 was Micajah Vaughn (bef 1775), who had two girls under 10, so Frances could fit there as well.

In 1830 Burke there were several Vaughns, but only Micajah Vaughn (1770/80) had a girl in the 10-15 age group, or born ca 1815/20, which fits for Frances (1817).

By default, Micajah would be the prime suspect, based only on the above. However, one other possibility is a strong one. Though never listed on the census, William Vaughn married Elizabeth Davis in 1814, and died sometime prior to ca 1820. Elizabeth later married John Vance. It seems like she might have had one daughter by William Vance, born ca 1815/20. So that makes her a suspect for Frances' mother. And since she was already known to live in the same area as the Carpenter family, this makes her a better candidate. However, this connection between Frances Vaughn (1817) and William and Elizabeth is far from proven.

In 1833, Yancey County was formed from the part of Burke where the Carpenters lived. However, the 1840 census for Yancey shows no Vaughn families. They were all still in Burke in 1840. This is more circumstantial evidence that Frances might be from the William Vaughn and Elizabeth Davis family, since that would make them neighbors (and relatives) to the Carpenters, whereas none of the other Vaughn families of Burke seem to live near that area.

On 21 Dec 1838, Samuel Carpenter received a State land grant in Yancey County, for 100 acres on head waters of North Toe River on east side of Ball Mountain. (Yancey Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 366 from "Index and Abstract of Deeds of Yancey Co., NC Deed Book 1" by Sally Williams, 1985).

On 24 Dec 1838, Samuel Carpenter received a State land grant in Yancey County, for 100 acres Rogers Ridge, waters of Three Mile Creek, adjoining Benjamin More and others. (Yancey Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 366 from "Index and Abstract of Deeds of Yancey Co., NC Deed Book 1" by Sally Williams, 1985).

On 13 Mar 1839, Thomas Wilson, Esquire, High Sheriff of Yancey County, sold Samuel Carpenter land, based on unpaid taxes. The land was formerly Phillip Anthony's heirs, lost due to back taxes. Land was on Three Mile Creek, joining Autrey and More, 100 acres. Witnesses were William B. Westall and J. A. Wilson. (Yancey Co, NC Deed Book 1 page 372 from "Index and Abstract of Deeds of Yancey Co., NC Deed Book 1" by Sally Williams, 1985).

Samuel Carpenter was listed on the 1840 census in Yancey Co, NC, several pages from his father and brothers, but based on the neighbors, he was still in the same area.

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1840 Yancey County, NC pg 275 Saml Carpinter 1000100000000-0000100000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 20-29        (1810-1820)	Samuel CARPENTER (1814) s/o Jacob & Margaret
1 Male(s) 0-4          (1835-1840)	Alfred Andrew CARPENTER (1838) son
1 Female(s) 20-29      (1810-1820)	Frances VAUGHN Carpenter (1817) wife

Samuel Carpenter was listed on the 1840 tax list in Yancey County in Captain Vance's Company. He was taxed for 350 acres, valued at $125, and he had one white poll (himself), and his tax was $2.12 1/2. (Toe Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 8,  October 1993, 1840 Yancey County Tax List, Capt Vance's Company by Kathy Sullivan)

Samuel's 350 acres in 1840 is mostly accounted for. He received two land grants of 100 acres each, in 1838, and a deed for 100 acres in 1839. That leaves 50 more acres unaccounted for.

Samuel Carpenter was listed on the 1841 tax list in Yancey County in Captain Swan's Company. He was taxed for 350 acres (same as in 1840), valued at $150, and he had one white poll (himself). (Toe Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 9,  November 1993, 1841 Yancey County Tax List, Capt Swan's Company by Kathy Sullivan)

In the Spring 1848 term of Yancey County Court, the Valuations of Yancey County lands were all reduced  by 33 1/3 cent per acre. Samuel Carpenter was listed in North Toe River District with his land of $100 reduced to $66 2/3. (Toe Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 6,  August 1990, "Yancey County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Minutes to Spring Term 1848" extracted by Rhonda Gunter)

Samuel and family were listed on the 1850 census in Yancey Co, NC two houses from his father.

1850 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1850 YANCEY CO, NC Page 419   House/Family #  514/ 540

CARPENTER SAMUEL      36 M W FARMER                1000 NC                   1813/1814
CARPENTER ALFRED A    11 M W                            NC                   1838/1839
CARPENTER JONATHAN N M 7 M W                            NC                   1842/1843
CARPENTER ERWIN S      5 M W                            NC                   1844/1845
CARPENTER FRANCES     33 F W                            NC                   1816/1817
CARPENTER MARGARET E   9 F W                            NC                   1840/1841
CARPENTER MARY M       1 F W                            NC                   1848/1849
CARPENTER RACHEL M     0 F W 2/12                       NC                   1849/1850

Samuel and family were on the 1860 census in Yancey Co, NC just three houses from his widowed mother.

1860 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1860 YANCEY CO, NC Page       House/Family # 1200/1200

CARPENTER SAMUEL      46 M W FARMER                       NC                   1813/1814
CARPENTER FRANCES     43 F W                              NC                   1816/1817
CARPENTER MARGARET E  18 F W                              NC                   1841/1842
CARPENTER JONATHAN M  16 M W                              NC                   1843/1844
CARPENTER ERWIN L     14 M W                              NC                   1845/1846
CARPENTER MARY M      12 F W                              NC                   1847/1848
CARPENTER RACHEL      10 F W                              NC                   1849/1850
CARPENTER JAMES M      8 M W                              NC                   1851/1852
CARPENTER SOPHIA       6 F W                              NC                   1853/1854
CARPENTER JOSIAH M     4 M W                              NC                   1855/1856

Samuel Carpenter and wife must have caught some contagious disease, for they both died within 10 days of each other. Samuel on 15 Oct 1862, and Frances on 25 Oct 1862, both in Mitchell County. I don't know what caused their deaths. They are both buried at the Carpenter Cemetery in modern Avery County, NC. Samuel's nephew Jacob Carpenter (1833) wrote of their deaths in his "Anthology of Death":

"Samel Carpenter ag 62 did Oc 15 1862. Wars farmer made hoses and spinels by thos."

"Franky Carpenter ag 56 did oc 25 1862. Harde workin womin in farm. Made corn oates."

After their deaths, some of the younger children were raised by relatives. Some went to Cherokee County (now Graham County), NC where their Uncle David Carpenter had moved, but most remained in the Mitchell County area.

A Loose estate record (NC Archives) shows Samuel Carpenter's heirs as of 1873. His administrator (at first) was his brother Levi, but when he died, it went to M. D. Wiseman (brother-in-law Martin D. Wiseman). Heirs and their residences as of 1873 included: Alfred and Nancy Carpenter, Graham Co, NC; Elizabeth Carpenter and husband William Carpenter, Mitchell Co, NC, Mary Singleton/Mrs Martin Singelton, Jackson Co, NC; Mantis Singleton, Mitchell Co, NC; James M. Carpenter, Mitchell Co, NC; Josiah M. Carpenter, Mitchell Co, NC; Sophia Taylor/Mrs. James D. Taylor, Graham Co, NC; Aaron T. Carpenter, Mitchell Co, NC; Rachel M. Sullins, Mitchell Co, NC. (Toe Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 7, Number 8,  October 1995, Estate Citations by Kathy Gunter Sullivan)


Children

Samuel and Frances Vaughn Carpenter had nine known children, as proven by the 1850 and 1860 census. Their children are also named in an 1873 list of heirs of Samuel Carpenter, including an "Aaron T. Carpenter" of Mitchell Co, NC, that I have yet to identify. All the children, except Erwin L. Carpenter were named in those records.

Alfred Andrew Carpenter (1838-1925)

Margaret Elizabeth Carpenter (c1841)

Jonathan N. M. Carpenter (c1843)

Erwin L. Carpenter (c1845)

Mary M. Carpenter (c1849)

James M. Carpenter (c1852)

Sophronia Emaline Carpenter (1852-1938)

Josiah Martin Carpenter (c1856)

Rachel Carpenter (1850-1912)


Alfred Andrew Carpenter was born 31 Oct 1838 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Alfred was apparently with his parents for the 1840 census, and was with them in 1850.

Alfred married Nancy Daniels before 1860 in Yancey Co, NC. Nancy was born ca 1844/45 in NC. I only found one Nancy Daniels in 1850, and she was in neighboring Watauga County, age 9 (born ca 1840/41) and a child of Perin and Mary Daniels. I'm not sure if this is her or not, due to the age difference.

Alfred and family were listed on the 1860 census in Yancey County next to his parents.

1860 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1860 YANCEY CO, NC Page       House/Family # 1201/1201

CARPENTER ALFRED      21 M W FARMER                       NC                   1838/1839
CARPENTER NANCY       15 F W                              NC                   1844/1845
CARPENTER SAMUEL A     0 M W 8/12                         NC                   1859/1860

For the Civil War, Alfred enlisted on 27 Jun 1862 in Mitchell Co, NC as a Private in Company B, 5th Battalion Cavalry. He was transferred to 65th Regiment, Company K on 3 Aug 1863.

After the Civil War, during the mid to late 1860's, Alfred joined his Uncle David Carpenter and moved to Cherokee County (now Graham County), NC and settled in Cheoah Township.

Alfred and family were listed on the 1870 census in Cherokee County, NC just five houses from his first cousin (and my ancestor) William Carpenter (son of David), and David just two more houses away.

1870 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1870 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page       House/Family #  188/ 188--CHEOAH Twp

CARPENTER ALFRED      29 M W FARMER                           NC              1840/1841
CARPENTER NANCY       23 F W                                  NC              1846/1847
CARPENTER SAMUEL      10 M W                                  NC              1859/1860
CARPENTER WILLIAM      8 M W                                  NC              1861/1862
CARPENTER SARAH        6 F W                                  NC              1863/1864
CARPENTER JAMES        5 M W                                  NC              1864/1865
CARPENTER JOHN         3 M W                                  NC              1866/1867
CARPENTER THOMAS       2 M W                                  NC              1867/1868
CARPENTER MARTIN       0 M W                                  NC              1869/1870

In 1872, Graham County was created from the section of Cherokee where the Carpenters lived. I don't know how long Alfred remained there, but he was still there in 1873.

"Alfred and Nancy Carpenter" of Graham Co, NC were named as heirs of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873).

Before 1880 he had returned to Mitchell Co, NC and was listed on the 1880 census there in Linville Township.

1880 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1880 MITCHELL CO, NC Page       House/Family #   161/ 169 -- LINVILLE Twp

CARPENTER ALFRED     W M  49 HD M FARMER               NC  NC  NC  1830/1831
CARPENTER NANCY      W F  33 WF M                      NC  NC  NC  1846/1847
CARPENTER SAMUEL     W M  20 S  S                      NC  NC  NC  1859/1860
CARPENTER WILLIAM W  W M  18 S  S                      NC  NC  NC  1861/1862
CARPENTER SARAH J    W F  17 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1862/1863
CARPENTER JAMES E    W M  15 S  S                      NC  NC  NC  1864/1865
CARPENTER AARON T    W M  13 S  S                      NC  NC  NC  1866/1867
CARPENTER LARKIN L   W M  11 S  S                      NC  NC  NC  1868/1869
CARPENTER CORDELIA M W F   9 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1870/1871
CARPENTER ROENA L    W F   4 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1875/1876

I don't have the 1900, 1910 or 1920 census listings yet.

Alfred Carpenter died in Avery County, NC on 25 Feb 1925. He is buried at the Carpenter Cemetery.


Margaret Elizabeth Carpenter was born ca 1840/41 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Elizabeth was with her parents for the 1850 and 1860 census.

Elizabeth apparently had two children out of wedlock in the 1860's. On the 1870 census, she was in Mitchell Co, NC with two kids, either widowed (from someone also named Carpenter) or single.

1870 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1870 MITCHELL CO, NC Page       House/Family #   59/  59--TOE RIVER Twp

CARPENTER ELIZABETH   30 F W                                  NC              1839/1840
CARPENTER LEANDER     12 M W                                  NC              1857/1858
CARPENTER ARON         0 M W 6/12                             NC              1869/1870

By 1873, Elizabeth had married her cousin William M. Carpenter (son of William). They were together in 1880. See his page for more on them.

"Elizabeth Carpenter and husband William Carpenter" of Mitchell Co, NC were named as heirs of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873).


Jonathan N. M. Carpenter was born ca 1842/43 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Jonathan was with his parents for the 1850 and 1860 census.

Jonathan Carpenter married Hannah Adelaid --- between 1860 and 1870 in Mitchell Co, NC.

They were listed on the 1870 census in Mitchell in Linville Township, with no children, so probably just recently married.

1870 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1870 MITCHELL CO, NC Page       House/Family #   13/  13--LINVILLE Twp

CARPENTER JONATHAN    24 M W FARMER                           NC              1845/1846
CARPENTER ADILADE     21 F W                                  NC              1848/1849

Jonathan and family were listed on the 1880 census in Mitchell Co, NC in Linville Township.

1880 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1880 MITCHELL CO, NC Page       House/Family #   117/ 117 -- LINVILLE Twp

CARPENTER JONATHAN N W M  31 HD M FARMER               NC  NC  NC  1848/1849
CARPENTER HANNA A    W F  29 WF M                      NC  NC  NC  1850/1851
CARPENTER NANCY E    W F   8 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1871/1872
CARPENTER MARY L     W F   6 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1873/1874
CARPENTER EASTER L   W F   4 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1875/1876
CARPENTER CELIA M    W F   3 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1876/1877
CARPENTER MILLIE G   W F   1 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1878/1879

I don't yet have the 1900 or later census records.


Erwin L. Carpenter was born ca 1844/45 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Erwin was with his parents for the 1850 and 1860 census. I have no record of him after that. He might have died in the Civil War, or moved away. He was not named in the estate records (1863-1873) of his father Samuel.


Mary M. Carpenter was born ca 1848/49 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Mary was with her parents for the 1850 and 1860 census.

Mary Carpenter married John Martin Singleton on 23 Feb 1866 in Mitchell County. John was a son of John and Sarah Singleton of Yancey Co, NC.

They joined her brother Alfred in Cherokee (now Graham) County, NC before 1870. They weren't listed particularly close to any of her relatives though.

1870 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1870 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page       House/Family #   19/  19--STECOAH Twp

SINGLETARY JOHN       29 M W                                  NC              1840/1841
SINGLETARY MARY       24 F W                                  NC              1845/1846

"Mary Singleton/Mrs. Martin Singleton" of Jackson Co, NC were named as heirs of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873). This indicates they left the Cherokee Co, NC area between 1870 and 1873 and moved to Jackson County. A "Mantis Singleton" of Mitchell Co, NC was also named. I don't know who that is.

I have no additional data on this family at present.


James M. Carpenter was born ca 1851/52 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

James was home with his parents for the 1860 census.

I don't have James in the 1870 census.

"James M. Carpenter" of Mitchell Co, NC was named as heir of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873). So apparently James was still around.


Sophronia Emaline Carpenter was born 29 Jun 1852 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Sophronia was with her parents for the 1860 census. After their deaths in 1862, she went to live with her probable Uncle Alfred Vaughn in Cherokee County (now Graham), NC. Alfred and his wife Tempe were both listed as Deaf and Dumb on the 1870 census. Sophronia's brother Alfred and sister Mary were also in the same county then.

1870 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1870 CHEROKEE CO, NC Page       House/Family #  338/ 338--STECOAH Twp

VAUGHN ALFRED         53 M W DEAF/DUMB                        NC              1816/1817
VAUGHN TEMPE          45 F W DEAF/DUMB                        NC              1824/1825
CARPENTER SOFRONIA    18 F W SERVANT                          NC              1851/1852

On 11 Oct 1871, "Sophronia Emaline Carpenter" married James Dickson Taylor in Cherokee (now Graham) Co, NC. They were married by N. W. Rice (Noah Wise Rice), Justice of the Peace.

"Sophia Taylor/Mrs. James D. Taylor" of Graham Co, NC were named as heir of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873).

James and Sophronia were listed on the 1880 census in Graham County (created 1872 from Cherokee) next door to Mary Carpenter Farr, her first cousin (daughter of David Carpenter).

1880 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1880 GRAHAM CO, NC Page       House/Family #    94/  94 -- CHEOAH Twp

TAYLOR JAMES D       W M  26    M FARMER               TN  TN  TN  1853/1854
TAYLOR SOPHRONA E    W F  28 WF M KEEPING HOUSE        NC  NC  NC  1851/1852
TAYLOR JOSEPH N      W M   7 S  S                      NC  TN  NC  1872/1873
TAYLOR FRANKIE       W F   5 D  S                      NC  TN  NC  1874/1875
TAYLOR MARTHA ANN    W F   2 D  S                      NC  TN  NC  1877/1878

I didn't find them (yet) on the 1900 and 1910 census, but they were probably still in Graham County.

James D. Taylor died in Graham County on 3 Jun 1915. He is buried at the Old Mother Cemetery (Cheoah Church) in Robbinsville. His marker reads "J. D. Taylor Nov 12 1851 - Jun 3 1915".

Sophronia died in Graham County on 13 Feb 1938. She is buried by her husband at Old Mother Cemetery. Her marker reads "Sophie E. Carpenter Taylor June 29 1852 - Feb 13 1938". I've been to their graves at least twice.


Josiah Martin Carpenter was born ca 1855/56 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Martin was home with his parents for the 1860 census. After their deaths in 1862, he was apparently sent to be raised by his Aunt Sophia Carpenter English, and was listed with them on the 1870 census.

1870 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1870 McDOWELL CO, NC Page       House/Family #  129/ 129--NORTH COVE Twp

ENGLISH GABRIEL       60 M W FARMER                           NC              1809/1810
ENGLISH SOPHRONIA     60 F W KEEPING HOUSE                    NC              1809/1810
SWAN JANE B           45 F W                                  NC              1824/1825
ENGLISH WILLIAM J     20 M W FARM LABOR                       NC              1849/1850
FRANKLIN ELIZABETH    20 F W                                  NC              1849/1850
CARPENTER J M         14 M W                                  NC              1855/1856
FRANKLIN EMALINE       6 F W                                  NC              1863/1864

"Josiah M. Carpenter" of Mitchell Co, NC was named as heir of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873).

He married Sarah Scoggans in Mitchell County on 8 Dec 1877. The marriage record shows "M. J. Carpenter", parents blank, and "Sarah Scoggans", parents blank, married by S. W. Blalock, JP. (Toe Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 3, Number 7,  September 1991, "Mitchell County Marriage Records 1865-1889" extracted by Rhonda Gunter)

Martin and family were listed on the 1880 census in Mitchell County.

1880 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1880 MITCHELL CO, NC Page       House/Family #    39/  39 -- GRASSY CREEK Twp

CARPENTER MARTIN     W M  23 HD M FARMER               NC  NC  NC  1856/1857
CARPENTER SARAH      W F  22 WF M                      NC  NC  NC  1857/1858
CARPENTER POLLY      W F   1 D  S                      NC  NC  NC  1878/1879

I have no additional data on them at present.


Rachel M. Carpenter was born 28 Jul 1850 in Yancey Co, NC in the area that later became Mitchell County (in 1861) and finally Avery County (in 1911).

Rachel was home with her parents for the 1860 census. After her parents deaths in 1862, she was probably sent to live with other relatives. I don't know who at present.

Rachel married A. S. Sullins in Mitchell Co, NC on 24 May 1869. The marriage record shows "A. S. Sulins" son of "Andy and Elmira Sulins" and "Rach Carpenter", parents left blank, married by S. J. Buchanan, JP. (Toe Valley Genealogical Society Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 2,  April 1990, "Mitchell County Marriage Records 1865-1869" extracted by Rhonda Gunter)

"Rachel M. Sullins" of Mitchell Co, NC was named as heir of Samuel Carpenter in his estate records (1873).

She was married afterwards, to James W. Henline. I don't have a date for that marriage.

Rachel died in Mitchell Co, NC on 16 Oct 1918. Her death record gives her as "Rachael Henline", age 58, Father listed as "??? Carpenter" and mother was blank.


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1. Samuel1 Carpenter , born 3 Jan 1814 in Burke Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died 15 Oct 1862 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); buried in Carpenter Cem, Avery Co, NC, son of Jacob Carpenter  and Margaret (---) .  He married in 1830/38 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC) Frances Vaughn , born 20 Jan 1817 in Burke Co, NC; died 25 Oct 1862 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); buried in Carpenter Cem, Avery Co, NC.

 

      Children of Samuel Carpenter and Frances Vaughn were as follows:

+    2          i           Alfred Andrew2 Carpenter , born 31 Oct 1838 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died 25 Feb 1925 in Avery Co, NC; buried in Carpenter Cem, Avery Co, NC.  He married Nancy Daniels .

+    3          ii           Margaret Elizabeth2 Carpenter , born 1840/41 in Yancey Co, NC.  She married (1) ? (---) ; (2) William N Carpenter .

+    4          iii          Jonathan N M2 Carpenter , born 1842/43 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married Hannah Adilade (---) .

      5          iv          Erwin L2 Carpenter , born 1844/45 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died aft 1860.

      6          v          Mary M2 Carpenter , born 1848/49 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  She married on 23 Feb 1866 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC) John Martin Singleton , born 1840/41 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC), son of John Singleton  and Sarah (---) .

      7          vi          Rachel M2 Carpenter , born 28 Jul 1850 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died 16 Oct 1918 in Mitchell Co, NC.  She married (1) on 24 May 1869 in Mitchell Co, NC A S Sullins , son of Andrew Sullins  and Elmira Wiseman ; (2) in Mitchell Co, NC James W Henline , born 1858/59 in Yancey Co, NC; died 25 Feb 1931, son of Christopher Henline  and Margaret Elmira Wiseman .

      8          vii         James M2 Carpenter , born 1851/52 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

+    9          viii        Sophronia Emaline2 Carpenter , born 29 Jun 1852 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died 13 Feb 1938 in Graham Co, NC; buried in Old Mother Cem, Graham Co, NC.  She married James Dickson Taylor .

+    10         ix          Josiah Martin2 Carpenter , born 1855/56 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married Sarah Scoggans .

 

Generation 2

 

2. Alfred Andrew2 Carpenter  (Samuel1), born 31 Oct 1838 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died 25 Feb 1925 in Avery Co, NC; buried in Carpenter Cem, Avery Co, NC.  He married bef 1860 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC) Nancy Daniels , born 1844/45 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

 

      Children of Alfred Andrew Carpenter and Nancy Daniels were as follows:

      11         i           Samuel A3 Carpenter , born 1859/60 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married on 24 Mar 1889 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC) Ellen Benfield , daughter of James Benfield  and Mary (---) .

      12         ii           William Waitsell3 Carpenter , born 1861/62 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married in Mitchell Co, NC Julie Theodosia Vance .

      13         iii          Sarah Jane3 Carpenter , born 1863/64 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  She married on 4 Jan 1885 in Mitchell Co, NC Boston Ollis , born 1861/62 in Mitchell Co, NC.

      14         iv          James E3 Carpenter , born 1864/65 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married on 21 Mar 1891 in Mitchell Co, NC Mattie Henson , born 1871/72 in Mitchell Co, NC.

      15         v          John3 Carpenter , born 1866/67 in Cherokee Co, NC (now Graham Co, NC).

      16         vi          Aaron Thomas3 Carpenter , born 1867/68 in Cherokee Co, NC (now Graham Co, NC).  He married in Mitchell Co, NC Louisa Pyatte .

      17         vii         Martin3 Carpenter , born 1869/70 in Cherokee Co, NC (now Graham Co, NC).  He married in Mitchell Co, NC Priscilla Harvel .

      18         viii        Cordelia M3 Carpenter , born 1870/71 in Cherokee Co, NC (now Graham Co, NC).  She married on 29 Oct 1893 in Mitchell Co, NC L V Team , born 1870/71 in Mitchell Co, NC.

      19         ix          Rowena L3 Carpenter , born 1875/76 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

 

 

3. Margaret Elizabeth2 Carpenter  (Samuel1), born 1840/41 in Yancey Co, NC.  She married (1) Not married ? (---) ; (2) in 1870/73 in Mitchell Co, NC William N Carpenter , born 1835/36 in Yancey Co, NC, son of William Carpenter  and Elizabeth Wilson .

 

      Children of Margaret Elizabeth Carpenter and ? (---) were as follows:

      20         i           Leander3 Carpenter , born 1857/58 in Yancey Co, NC.

      21         ii           Aaron3 Carpenter , born 1869/70 in Mitchell Co, NC.

 

      Children of Margaret Elizabeth Carpenter and William N Carpenter were as follows:

      22         i           Luella E3 Carpenter , born 1872/73 in Mitchell Co, NC.

 

 

4. Jonathan N M2 Carpenter  (Samuel1), born 1842/43 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married in 1860/70 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC) Hannah Adilade (---) , born 1848/49 in Yancey Co, NC.

 

      Children of Jonathan N M Carpenter and Hannah Adilade (---) were as follows:

      23         i           Nancy E3 Carpenter , born 1871/72 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  She married on 10 Jun 1888 in Mitchell Co, NC Winton Sluder , born 1866/67 in Mitchell Co, NC.

      24         ii           Mary L3 Carpenter , born 1873/74 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

      25         iii          Easter L3 Carpenter , born 1875/76 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

      26         iv          Celia M3 Carpenter , born 1876/77 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

      27         v          Millie G3 Carpenter , born 1878/79 in Mitchell Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).

 

 

9. Sophronia Emaline2 Carpenter  (Samuel1), born 29 Jun 1852 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC); died 13 Feb 1938 in Graham Co, NC; buried in Old Mother Cem, Graham Co, NC.  She married on 11 Oct 1871 in Cherokee Co, NC (now Graham Co, NC) James Dickson Taylor , born 12 Nov 1851 in TN; died 3 Jun 1915 in Graham Co, NC; buried in Old Mother Cem, Graham Co, NC, son of Joseph Taylor  and Mary Dixon .

 

      Children of Sophronia Emaline Carpenter and James Dickson Taylor were as follows:

      28         i           Joseph N3 Taylor , born 1872/73 in Graham Co, NC.

      29         ii           Frankie3 Taylor , born 1874/75 in Graham Co, NC.

      30         iii          Martha Ann3 Taylor , born 1877/78 in Graham Co, NC.

      31         iv          Robert Ross3 Taylor , born in Graham Co, NC; died 10 Nov 1948 in Graham Co, NC.

 

 

10. Josiah Martin2 Carpenter  (Samuel1), born 1855/56 in Yancey Co, NC (now Avery Co, NC).  He married on 8 Dec 1877 in Mitchell Co, NC Sarah Scoggans , born 1857/58 in Yancey Co, NC.

 

      Children of Josiah Martin Carpenter and Sarah Scoggans were as follows:

      32         i           Mary "Polly"3 Carpenter , born 1878/79 in Mitchell Co, NC.


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