I am researching my Carpenter line. My gggrandfather Levi V. Carpenter's (b. 1832 Deerpark Orange County New York) parents were Benjamin D. and Elizabeth Canfield Carpenter. I have not been able to confirm the identify of Benjamin's parents. In my research, I have read about a Benjamin and Margaret Decker Carpenter who lived in Orange County New York. Benjamin died in 1821. In his will, a son named Benjamin was mentioned. I believe that this son might be the father of my Levi Carpenter. Benjamin's will was probated in Orange Co., NY; Liber F p. 415. Abstract shows wife Margaret. Sons; John, Solomon, Benjamin. (seven children including above 3 sons) Executors; Margaret Carpenter, James Swartwout, Levi Van Etten, Jr. Witnesses; Sanford Clark, David Glimpse, James Westfall. I am told that another link could possibly be that my Levi V. Carpenter was named after the Levi Van Etten Jr. mentioned in the will. Levi Van Etten Jr. married Benjamin and Margaret's daughter Eleanor. So I am hoping that someone on the Decker list might have a connection to Margaret Decker Carpenter and will be able to help me confirm whether or not she is in my Levi V. Carpenter line. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, Jim in Ohio