Miner W. Carpenter (b. 1837)

CARPENTER, EMMONS

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/6/2005 at 23:31:10

Carpenter, Miner W., farmer, Section 7; PO Clermont; born in Kirkland, Lake Co., Ohio, Feb. 20, 1837; removed with his parents to Sheridan, Chautauqua Co., New York, in 1838; came to Pleasant Valley township in 1866; owns 110 acres of land. Mr. Carpenter has been engaged in farming and teaching school since he came here; has taught eleven terms; was Township Assessor three years; has been School Director, Road Supervisor, etc. He married Elnora Emmons April 16, 1863; she was born in Arkwright, Chautauqua Co., New York, in June 1840; they have had seven children, and lost one, which died in infancy; the living are Daniel S. born July 18, 1867; Wilton M., born Sept 18, 1868; Helen L., born May 29, 1870; John L., born Feb 3, 1871; Annie, born Aug 12, 1875; and Carlie, born Dec 16, 1876.

Page 720-721, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Pleasant Valley township