William Carpenter (abt. 1689 - bef. 1789)

Born about 1689 in Witney, Oxfordshire, England [uncertain]

Husband of Elizabeth (Hawkins) Carpenter — married 30 Sep 1736 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England

Husband of Mary (Lanchbury) Carpenter — married 18 Dec 1740 in Witney, St Mary, Oxfordshire, England

Descendants

Died before 15 Feb 1789 before about age 100 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England

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Biography

William Carpenter was born in Oxfordshire, England.

William Carpenter was born about 1689 in Oxfordshire, England.^[1]

William married (1) Elizabeth Hawkins on 30 Sep 1732 at St. James the Great in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England.^[2][3]

William married (2) Mary Lanchbury on 18 Dec 1740 at St. Mary's Church in Witney, Oxfordshire, England.^[4][5]

William Carpenter died at the age of 100 years old, and was buried on 15 Feb 1789 at St. James the Great in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England.^[1][6]

Research Notes

William appears to have had a son named William with both his wives.

• William and Elizabeth, had a son named William born on 10 March 1739/40 and baptised on 16 March 1739/40 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England.^[7]

• William and Mary, had a son they also named William in 1741, in South Leigh, Oxfordshire..^[8]

In 1752 the calendar in England changed from old style to new style. Previous to 1752 the new year began on March 25th in 1752 it was changed and began January 1st. Dates prior to 1752 occurring between January 1st and March 24th will be recorded as dual years to reflect the change.

He died in 1789^[1].

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} St. James the Great, Southleigh, Oxfordshire, Burials, 15 Feb 1789, Carpenter, Willm: Age:100; citing Oxfordshire Parish Register Transcripts, Witney Registration District, 3rd Edition, Vol. 3. CD (Cowley, Oxford: Oxfordshire Family History Society, 2013).
2. ↑ St. James the Great, Southleigh, Oxfordshire, Marriages, 30 Sep 1732, William Carpenter and Elizabeth Hawkins, banns; citing Oxfordshire Parish Register Transcripts, Witney Registration District, 3rd Edition, Vol. 3. CD (Cowley, Oxford: Oxfordshire Family History Society, 2013).
3. ↑ Marriage: South Leigh Marriage Register, "Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR245/1/R1/4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61056 #1108109 (accessed 21 March 2022)
   William Carpenter marriage to Elizabeth Hawkins on 30 Sep 1736 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England.
4. ↑ St. Mary, Witney, Oxfordshire, Marriages, 18 Dec 1740, William Carpenter of Southleigh and Mary Lainchbery; citing Oxfordshire Parish Register Transcripts, Witney Registration District, 3rd Edition, Vol. 1. CD (Cowley, Oxford: Oxfordshire Family History Society, 2013).
5. ↑ Marriage: Witney Marriage Register, "Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: BOD294 b_1
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61056 #1670944 (accessed 21 March 2022)
   Willm Carpenter marriage to Mary Lanchbery on 18 Dec 1740 in Witney, St Mary, Oxfordshire, England.
6. ↑ Burial: "Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR245/1/R1/6
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61056 #1110098 (accessed 21 March 2022)
   Willm Carpenter burial on 15 Feb 1789 in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England.
7. ↑ Child Baptism: "Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR245/1/R1/4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61056 #151108142 (accessed 21 March 2022)
   William Carpenter's child William Carpenter baptism.
8. ↑ Baptism: "Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, 1538-1812"
   Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: PAR245/1/R1/4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61056 #1108157 (accessed 21 March 2022)
   William Carpenter baptism on 1 Nov 1741, child of William & Mary, in South Leigh, Oxfordshire, England.