I've long been trying to track down Samuel Carpenter, brother of my g-g-g-grandfather Jonathan Carpenter who lived near Goshen NY up till 1824, then moved to Northmoreland PA. There are so many Samuel Carpenters, however, that it's hard to distinguish among them. Now I have discovered that Samuel's wife's name was Clarissa. Her maiden name may likely have been Thompson, or possibly Carpenter (daughter of Jesse Carpenter). "Clarissa" being so much less common than a name than "Samuel," I'm hopeful again of identifying this family. If anyone here has any knowledge at all of Clarissa Carpenter--or any Samuel & Clarissa--around the early 1800s, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. (They may have stayed in Orange County NY, or--more likely, I think--may have also moved to PA.) Robin C.