This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MayorJoe Surnames: Carpenter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.dane/5705.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "The Place-Names of Dane County, Wisconsin", Cambridge is named for Cambridge, Washington Co, NY. Said to have been given by Alvin B. Carpenter (one of the platters) to commemorate the residence of his boyhood sweetheart. Platted in 1847. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.