CARPENTER, George W.
Source: Mattoon, Illinois Journal Gazette Sat
18 April 1936 p 3
Rose Hill, Ill April 18 – George W. Carpenter
died Saturday at his home near Rose Hill at the age of 91 years. He came to
Jasper County in 1863, settling on the farm where he passed away. He was united
in marriage to Sarah E. Short, April 16, 1871. She died March 7, 1923. To this
union 8 children were born: CF Carpenter of Vandalia; JA Carpenter of
Charleston; Mrs. Emma Carr of Hidalgo and JW, GA and AE Carpenter, Mrs. Emery
Mitchell and Mrs. Henry White all of Rose Hill.
Mr. Carpenter who was born in Fountain County, Indiana in 1844 was one
of Jasper County’s oldest settlers, having come here in early days when wild
deer and turkeys were plentiful. - kbz