I am researching 'colonial' Carpenters, particularly those who immigrated to Australia and New Zealand in the 19th cent. So far I have found 3 obvious branches derived from a James Carpenter (1739 to 1784) from Tiverton who married a Joan Denshaw (1739-1769). The Carpenters of Devon were farmers from c.1500 to the 1800's when the family farm was sold. The original farmer a Nicholas C. from Exeter (1530-1595). ] Do you have any connection from the William (the Carpenter) Melun of 1066 fame and this Devon branch of Nicholas/John/James ? I have most details from the 1500s but not before. Catching isn't it? Yours sincerely, Bruce Moore (mother was a Carpenter) Canberra, Australia [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])