Bruce wrote: << Documents for a 1625 Anthony Early of Little Bedwyn show a debt notation for Richard Carpenter. Richard must have been something of a businessman in the town and perhaps area. Both image 3 and 4 show the notation. >> The item in question identifies Richard Carpenter as "a smithe." Chances are he's the same man as Richard Carpenter, blacksmith, who was the probable father of Joanna Carpenter, administratrix on the estate of Philip Heath (see separate posting, "Joanna and Richard Carpenter," this date). << Anthony Early also seems to be a tailor, a point to be kept in mind. Points perhaps better kept in mind are that (1) William2 Carpenter of Rehoboth and his father, William1, were house carpenters--not sheepmen, weavers, clothiers, or the like--and (2) the occupation of Richard Carpenter of Amesbury, father of William1 of Providence (whose estate inventory also contains many house carpenter's tools), is unknown. At present, the best evidence as to this Richard's origin points to the parish of Newton Toney (adjacent to Amesbury). << If anyone san find that reference figure out the preceeding word,?please let me know. >> The word preceding what? Image number? Gene Z. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com