Reuben S. CARPENTER was born on Oct 1 1821 (or Aug 6, 1821) in Town of Hope, Montgomery (now Hamilton) Co., NY. He died on Jun 25 1898 in Chittenango, Madison Co., NY. His birthplace, the Town of Hope, was originally in Montgomery Co. NY. It became Hamilton County, in the early 1800's. It is in the Adirondack Mountains. " He was a carpenter and a builder." He was the son of Robert N. and Betsey (Clarke) Carpenter.

Hannah C. PENNOCK was born on Aug 15 1823 in Hebron, Wash. Co., NY. She died on Jan 22 1901 in Chittenango, Madison Co., NY.

Reuben and Hannah were married in Orwell, Oswego County NY in 1841. They are buried together in the Fyler Community Cemetery, Chittenango, Madison County New York.

July 1, 1898 "Madison County Times" Obituary

Reuben S. Carpenter

He d. at his home 3/4 of a mile north of Chittenango Stn. at about 1 PM on Sunday last. Mr. C. was born in the town of Hope, Montgomery Co. NY, Aug 6, 1821. At the age of 19 he purchased his time from his father and started in business for himself. He was a stone cutter by trade and went to work for the state on the Black River Canal, where he worked about a year. Then he removed to Orwell, Oswego county where he remained about 2 years. While at Orwell he was married to Miss. Hannah Pennock (a sister of the late Ebenezer Pennock). From Orwell he removed to Three River Point where he resided about a year, removing from that place to Oak Hill. Here Mr. Carpenter was employed by Capt. Cady, one of the old pioneers of this town. When the Erie Canal was enlarged Mr. Carpenter removed to Bolivar where he had charge of the work of obtaining stone for the bridge and culvert at that place. From Bolivar he removed to his late residence north of Chittenango Station and lived there until the time of his death.

The "Squire" as Mr. C. was known hereabouts was in early life a Democrat, but became a Republican at the formation of that party and has since been an active member. Some years ago (1880) he was elected Justice of Peace which was the only office he ever held.

About 2 years ago he was troubled with a complication of lung and kidney trouble which with the infirmities of age, proved too much for his naturally strong constitution.

The Squire will be missed much about the Station where he was a familiar figure. The immediate vicinity of the "Station" at the time he came here was practically an unbroken forest and Mr. C's reminiscences of the early days of his residence were very interesting. In 1863 Mr. C. went to the state of Ohio, remaining in that state until 1864, when he was employed by the U.S. Gov't as foreman (with the rank of Cap't) in the Gov't ship yards at Chattanooga, Tenn., where he remained until the close of the war, since which time he has followed the business of carpenter and builder.

Mr. C. was the father of 8 , 5 of whom, George W. Carpenter, Mrs. Mathew Shapley, Mrs. George Bender, Mrs. Myron Olmstead and William E. Carpenter together with his wife and a brother Geo. H. Carpenter of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, survive him. The funeral which took place Tues at the Free Methodist Church was largely attended. Rev E. D. Carpenter of Rome officiating. Interment was made at the Fyler Settlement. (Note: Fyler Community Cemetery)

NB: Actually there were 6 surviving children. The sixth was Harriet Francelia (Carpenter) Draper who resided at Oconto Nebraska at the time.

Hannah C. PENNOCK and Reuben S. CARPENTER had the following children:

 Joseph Clark CARPENTER was the first of nine children. He died just after his first birthday. He was born on Nov 27 1841. He died on Dec 21 1842.

 George W. CARPENTER.

Robert J. CARPENTER was born on Sep 8 1846. He died on Apr 9 1865 in Dingle's Mills, South Carolina. Served with the 157th Infantry, Company I, New York State Volunteers, during the American Civil War. He fought in a number of battles in Maryland, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Was killed in action at a battle at Dingle's Mills, South Carolina.

A regiment Remembered: The 157th NY Volunteers, From the Diary of Capt. William
Saxton, lists Carpenter as having died at the battle of Dingle's Mill which took place on 4/9/1865. Dingle's Mill is near Sumter, S.C. The fight was also known as "Sumter".


Mary Phidilia CARPENTER.

Harriet Francelia CARPENTER. She married first David Draper, and subsequently married his brother, Charles Draper.

William Elwin CARPENTER.

Elizabeth Jane CARPENTER.

Clara Aldora CARPENTER.

Nettie Alnora CARPENTER.

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