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Doris Althea Carpenter 1903–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 OCT 1903

Birth Location: Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA

Death Date: 24 August 1997

Death Location: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Oren Carpenter

Mother: Luanna Leach

Spouse(s): Nathan Sheldon

Children(s): Mary Sheldon, Shirley Sheldon

In 1903, Doris Althea Carpenter entered the world in Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA, born to Oren Anson Carpenter And Luanna Avilda Leach. In 1910, Doris Althea Carpenter resided in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. In 1920, Doris Althea Carpenter resided in Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Doris Althea Carpenter married Nathan William Sheldon, and had children including Mary Louise Sheldon, Phyllis Jean Sheldon, Shirley Doris Sheldon. Doris Althea Carpenter passed away in 1997 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Doris Althea Carpenter entered the world in Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA, born to Oren Anson Carpenter And Luanna Avilda Leach.
  • In 1910, Doris Althea Carpenter resided in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.
  • In 1920, Doris Althea Carpenter resided in Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Doris Althea Carpenter married Nathan William Sheldon, and had children including Mary Louise Sheldon, Phyllis Jean Sheldon, Shirley Doris Sheldon.
  • Doris Althea Carpenter passed away in 1997 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oren Carpenter
1868–1957
Birth Location: Surry, Cheshire Co., NH, New Hampshire, USA
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Luanna Leach
1868–1949
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire
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Spouses(s)

Nathan Sheldon
1891–1979
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, USA
NS

Children(s)

Mary Sheldon
1925–2009
Birth Location: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
MS
Shirley Sheldon
1923–2019
Birth Location: Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
SS

Doris Carpenter's Ancestors

Self
Doris Carpenter
1903–1997
Birth Place: Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
Oren Anson Carpenter
1868–1957
Surry, Cheshire Co., NH, New Hampshire, USA
Luanna (Avilda) Leach
1868–1949
Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire
Grandparents
James (Smith) Carpenter
1834–1887
Surry, New Hampshire
Susan (Almira) Cushing
1841–1911
Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Bradley (Jewett) Leach
1842–1927
Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Avilda (Roxanna) Davenport
1848–1918
Somerset, Windham, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
Willard Carpenter
1804–1875
Sarepta Smith
1803–1863
John Cushing
1809–1882
Maranda Wilbur
1811–1886
Lewis Leach
1812–1870
Emily Hill
1813–1909
Charles Davenport
1813–1912
Hepsibeth Amidon
1813–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezra Carpenter
1769–1854
Betsey Chapin
1777–1819
Daniel Smith
1767–1817
Sibyl Hayward
1771–1849
David Cushing
1785–1851
Mary Adams
1789–1851
Amasa Wilbur
1783–1825
Nellie Wright
1788–1834
Josiah Leach
1780–1850
Lois Britton
1786–1871
Jonathon Hill
1792–1877
Melinda Ashley
1789–1878
Charles Davenport
1791–1862
Lydia Kathan
1793–1872
Nathaniel Amidon
1786–1869
Sally Stearns
1784–1856

Doris Carpenter's Descendants

1.
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Doris (Althea) Carpenter (11 OCT 1903–24 August 1997) m. Nathan (William) Sheldon (9 JUL 1891–25 SEP 1979)
  1. 1. Mary (Louise) Sheldon 1925–2009 m. "Barney" (Everett Louis) Mosher 1922–2009
    1. 1. Alan (Lester) Mosher 1945–2020
  2. 2. Shirley (Doris) Sheldon 1923–2019 m. Robert (Sanford) Clapp 1922–1995

Doris Carpenter's Timeline

6 Records

1903
11 OCT 1903
Birth of Doris Althea Carpenter in Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Doris Althea Carpenter resided here in Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Doris Althea Carpenter resided here in Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Doris Althea Carpenter resided here in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Doris Althea Carpenter resided here in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1997
24 August 1997
Age 94
Death of Doris Althea Carpenter in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 OCT 1903
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_747; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1203
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1610; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 9-283
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_861; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374874
    [5] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [8] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 019-36-6717; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: 1963

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Swanzey, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_861; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1374874

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_747; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1203

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1610; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 9-283

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1610; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 9-283

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 August 1997
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 019-36-6717; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: 1963

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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