EARLY USA CARPENTERS The following are records of some early Carpenters in the US. It seems everyone wants to connect to the RI Carpenters, but some of us had to come from other lines. Does anyone have the lineage or info on any of the following persons that would lead to SC or GA ? INDENTURED SERVANTS TO "VIRGINIA" 1659 : William Carpenter ...... from The Hay, Brecon 1662 : John Carpenter 1667 : John Carpenter INDENTURED SERVANTS TO "MARYLAND" 1684 : William Carpenter ...... from Yorke 1719 : Henry Carpenter ........from Ireland INDENTURED SERVANT TO "PENNSYLVANIA" 1722 : Job Carpenter .......... from Northants (North Hants?) Indentures usually lasted 3 to 5 years, so these men could have been on their own shortly after coming to the US. LAND GRANTS: 1657 : Phillip Carpenter was given 1000 acres in the Potomac freshes (non-salt water) in 1657 for transportation of 7 persons. 1658 : Francis Carpenter who had a land grant, also on the Potomac freshes. Unless all 8 of these persons died without heirs or went back to England/Ireland, they must have descendants. TWO MORE WHO MAY OR MAY NOT BE CARPENTERS: 1632 : Silvestor TATNUM record with reference to "Caponter" was in Martins Hundred, VA. 1624 : Thomas PASMERE whose trade was a carpenter, was in James City, VA. THE MISSING 100 YEARS My Carpenter ancestor was in SC circa 1806-1810 being born about 1780. This means there is only about a 100 year gap to the men who first came to the US. Obviously, most records are gone, but MAYBE someone out there has information on these first settlers that can help connect my line. Did your ancestor have a Reuben or Thomas Carpenter born circa 1780s that dissappeared about 1800? If so, would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me personally at unites26282@mypacks.net Donna Carpenter-Cuzze