I am looking for the father of John Carpenter born around 1802 and died about 1880 in Cabell County, West Virginia. John was a blacksmith and a stone mason. He lived in Cabell as far as I know 1820-40, Mason County 1850-1860, and then back to Cabell 1870-188? until his death. He married Frances Smith, father of her is also unknown, in 1841 in Cabell County. They had many children that lived in and around Cabell. They are: Perry b. 1834 d. 185? Mary b. 1838 d. November 23, 1858 Martha Frances b. 1841 d. ? Rebecca b. 1843 Micke? b. 1847 d.? Jesse b. 1849 d. April 30, 1930 Nancy Jane b. August 2, 1851 Mason Co, (WV) VA and d. December 23, 1855 Fannie b. 1856 d. ? Maheley Susan b. 1859 d.1935 Matilda b. Feb 1862 d. 1929 A researcher who found information regarding the Carpenter's in Cabell believes John's father to be a Jesse Carpenter. I have also written to Paul Thomas Mowrey who wrote the book on the descendants of Joseph Carpenter, Pioneer of the Jackson River. He has not come across my John as of yet but believes there might be a possibility him being a descendent of Solomon Jr., John who married Sara Ratcliff, and Joseph. I wonder what your thoughts are? Any suggestions? Josette Bright brights@inetnebr.com