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Edward Carpenter 1700–1778

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Carpenter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Dec 1700 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Dec 1778 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Benjamin Carpenter
Mother Renew Weeks
Siblings Benjamin Carpenter, Elizabeth Carpenter, Hannah Carpenter, Hezekiah Carpenter, Jane Carpenter, Job Carpenter, John Carpenter, Jotham Carpenter, Keziah Carpenter, Renew Carpenter, Submit Carpenter

Researchers connected through Edward Carpenter 1700–1778

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Carpenter began in 1700 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Edward Carpenter passed away in 1778 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Edward Carpenter in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1778
Death of Edward Carpenter in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Carpenter

This ancestor line traces from of, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1570) to Swansea, MA (1700) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Carpenter (1700–1778) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Edward Carpenter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Carpenter PTP
1700–1778
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Carpenter's Descendants

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Edward Carpenter PTP 1700–1778