Dann, Sorry, I left out the surname: CARPENTER Common given names are James, Charles, William and John. The earliest record I have is for my great great grandfather, James Elizar Carpenter who was born in Herkimer County, New York in 1830. I do not have his parents names. Can you give it a shot,....do you have any Carpenters with the given names above? I would be interested in the information. Thanks, John Carpenter