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Benjamin Carpenter 1658–1727 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 January 1658

Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 22 May 1727

Death Location: Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: Joseph Carpenter

Mother: Margaret Carpenter

Spouse(s): Renew Weeks

Children(s): Jotham Carpenter, Edward Carpenter, Hannah Holden, Hezekiah Carpenter

The story of Benjamin Carpenter began in 1658 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Carpenter married Renew Weeks, and had children including Edward Carpenter, Hannah Holden, Hezekiah Carpenter, Jotham Carpenter. Benjamin Carpenter passed away in 1727 in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Carpenter began in 1658 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Benjamin Carpenter married Renew Weeks, and had children including Edward Carpenter, Hannah Holden, Hezekiah Carpenter, Jotham Carpenter.
  • Benjamin Carpenter passed away in 1727 in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Carpenter's Ancestors

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Benjamin Carpenter
1658–1727
Birth Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Carpenter
1634–1675
Shalbourne, Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Margaret Carpenter
1635–1676
Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William Carpenter
1605–1658
Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Abigail Searle
1606–1687
Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Carpenter's Descendants

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Benjamin Carpenter (19 January 1658–22 May 1727) m. Renew Weeks (12 August 1660–29 July 1703)
  1. 1. Jotham Carpenter 1682–1760 m. Desire Martin 1684–1727 m. Isabel Sherman 1714–1733 m. Isabel Sherman 1714–1733 m. Isabel Sherman 1714–1733
    1. 1. Esther Carpenter 1718–1794 m. Nathaniel Bowen 1704–1794
      1. 1. John Bowen 1751–1804 m. Dorcas Wheaton 1748–
        1. 1. Olive (B) Bowen 1773–1854 m. Samuel Haile 1771–1846
      2. 2. Anne Bowen 1766–1825
      3. 3. Avis McMillen 1758–1820
      4. 4. James Bowen 1755–1823
      5. 5. Mary Cranston 1756–1848
      6. 6. Thomas Bowen 1743–1834
      7. 7. William Bowen 1760–1854
    2. 2. Hannah Carpenter 1712–1773
    3. 3. Desire (Carpenter) Hix 1716–1800
    4. 4. Renew (Carpenter) Round 1714–1787
    5. 5. Sybil Carpenter 1739–1833
    6. 6. Jabez Carpenter 1726–
    7. 7. Jabez Carpenter 1736–
    8. 8. Jotham Carpenter 1708–1777
    9. 9. Hezekiah Carpenter 1725–1809
    10. 10. Amos Carpenter 1710–1711
    11. 11. Hannah Carpenter 1712–1773
    12. 12. Desire (Carpenter) Hix 1716–1800
    13. 13. Renew (Carpenter) Round 1714–1787
    14. 14. Sybil Carpenter 1739–1833
    15. 15. Jabez Carpenter 1726–
    16. 16. Jabez Carpenter 1736–
    17. 17. Jotham Carpenter 1708–1777
    18. 18. Hezekiah Carpenter 1725–1809
    19. 19. Amos Carpenter 1710–1711
    20. 20. Hannah Carpenter 1712–1773
    21. 21. Desire (Carpenter) Hix 1716–1800
    22. 22. Renew (Carpenter) Round 1714–1787
    23. 23. Sybil Carpenter 1739–1833
    24. 24. Jabez Carpenter 1726–
    25. 25. Jabez Carpenter 1736–
    26. 26. Jotham Carpenter 1708–1777
    27. 27. Hezekiah Carpenter 1725–1809
    28. 28. Amos Carpenter 1710–1711
  2. 2. Edward Carpenter 1700–1778
  3. 3. Hannah Holden 1688–1781
  4. 4. Hezekiah Carpenter 1699–1751

Benjamin Carpenter's Timeline

3 Records

1658
19 January 1658
Birth of Benjamin Carpenter in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1680
1680
Age 22
Benjamin Carpenter was married in New England, USA
New England, USA
1727
22 May 1727
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Carpenter in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 January 1658
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: New England, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1727
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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