Source: Civil War Pension Records Henry Clay Carpenter, Born Sep 16 1842 at Smithfield, Rhode Island, Died Feb 7 1924 Pawtucket, Rhode Island, His wife died Oct 24, 1911. Record states that at the time of her death they had no children Soldiers Certificate # 239184 Spouse: Fannie Rawella Pierce Married: April 23 1891 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island by Rev Porter M. Vinton Record states no previous marriage and they have no children as of 30 May 1898 Military: Served as a private in Company F 2nd Regt, Rhode Island, enlisted June 6th 1861 at Providence, Rhode Island, and was discharged august 1, 1861 at Camp Sprague, Washington, D.C. by reason of surgeons certificate. Pension Info Claimed pension for a right inguinal hernia. Pension was denied because he did not serve for 90 days in the military, eventually received a pension Residence 30 May 1898, 30 Elm Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island Feb 7th 1924, 733 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island May 15 1912, 14 Pitches Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island He was 5ft 9 inches , light complexion, blue eyes and light hair Record states his injury was caused on July 21 1861, while on retreat from Bull Run Virginia he was knocked down and run over by a rider less horse causing a hernia on the right side, his unit was commanded by Capt George W. Weeden. Records do not state who his parents are or does not list any siblings. The complete file deals with his request for his pension. Anyone wishing to receive the scanned images please e-mail me and I will be happy to e-mail them. Approx 55 pages Marque L. Carpenter