WERE-CARPENTER

William DENSHAM.William married Elizabeth.

Elizabeth.Elizabeth married William DENSHAM.

They had the following children:

F i Agnes DENSHAM was born on 22 Jan 1734 in Lapford, Devon, England.

M ii William DENSHAM was born on 06 Sep 1736 in Lapford, Devon, England.

F iii Joan DENSHAM

M iv Roger DENSHAM was born on 25 Mar 1742 in Lapford, Devon, England.

William POOLE died¹ in 1837 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He married² Elizabeth CARPENTER on 30 Mar 1829 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

Elizabeth CARPENTER [Parents] was born^{1, 2, 3} on 07 Jan 1807 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was christened on 30 Jan 1807 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England. She died⁴ in 1886 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married⁵ William POOLE on 30 Mar 1829 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

Other marriages:
FERRIS, Thomas

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Chettiscombe Barton
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0255 Folio 6 Page 7 FHL Film 241325

POOLE Elizabeth, age 30, b. Devon
POOLE Mary, age 11, b. Devon
POOLE Ellen, age 9, b. Devon
POOLE Emma, age 7, b. Devon
POOLE Sarah, age 6, b. Devon
POOLE Harriet, age 4, b. Devon
HOWARD Elizabeth, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
...
FERRIS Thomas, age 25, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
HILL George, age 25, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
GALE Arthur, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
GILLARD Edward, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Fulford
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1480 Folio 69 Page 12 Family 66

FERRIS Eliz'th, head, M, age 54, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer 18 acres
POOLE Harriet, daughter, U, age 22, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Spinster Dairymaid
FERRIS Thomas P., son, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon
FERRIS Francis H. [Francis J.], son, -, age 10, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Fulford Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832045 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2172 Folio 55 Page 8 Family 42

FERRIS Elizabeth, head, M, age 60, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer
POOLE Emma, daughter, U, age 34, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
FERRIS Thomas, son, U, age 26, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
FERRIS Francis C. [Francis J.], son, U, age 20, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
EVETTS William, servant, -, age 14, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farm Serv indoor
EVETTS Henry, servant, -, age 10, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Serv indoor

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Fulford Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2236 Folio 56 Page 2 Family 10

FERRIS Elizabeth, head, M, age 74, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 54 acres emp 1 man
FERRIS Thomas, son, U, age 33, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
MOSS Mary, assistant, U, age 19, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Housekeeper
BAKER Mary, servant, U, age 14, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Gen'l Servant
RADFORD James, servant, U, age 22, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Labourer indoor
HILL Emma, daughter-visitor, M, age 45, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
HILL Edward, grandson, -, age 7, b. Wiveliscombe, Somerset, Occ. Scholar

They had the following children:

F i Mary POOLE was born about 1830 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

F ii Ellen POOLE was born about 1832 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

F iii Emma POOLE

F iv Harriet POOLE was born about 1837 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

Thomas FERRIS was born about 1815 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He married¹ Elizabeth CARPENTER in 1842 in Tiverton &c RD, Devon, England.

1851 British Census:
Address: Fulford
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England.
FHL Film 221039 PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 12 Page 17 Family 59

FERRIS Thomas, head, M, age 36, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 60 acres emp 2 Labs
FERRIS Elizabeth, wife, M, age 43, b. Tiverton, Devon
POOLE Mary, daughter-in-law [step daughter], U, age 20, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daur
POOLE Ellen, daughter-in-law [step daughter], U, age 18, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daur
POOLE Emma, daughter-in-law [step daughter], U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daur
POOLE Harriet, daughter-in-law [step daughter], -, age 13, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
FERRIS Thos. Poole, son, -, age 7, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WEBBER Sarah, servant, U, age 16, b. Bampton, Devon
BAZBY William, servant, U, age 17, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Ag. Lab.

Elizabeth CARPENTER [Parents] was born^{1, 2, 3} on 07 Jan 1807 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was christened on 30 Jan 1807 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England. She died⁴ in 1886 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married⁵ Thomas FERRIS in 1842 in Tiverton &c RD, Devon, England.

Other marriages:
POOLE, William

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Chettiscombe Barton
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0255 Folio 6 Page 7 FHL Film 241325

POOLE Elizabeth, age 30, b. Devon
POOLE Mary, age 11, b. Devon
POOLE Ellen, age 9, b. Devon
POOLE Emma, age 7, b. Devon
POOLE Sarah, age 6, b. Devon
POOLE Harriet, age 4, b. Devon
HOWARD Elizabeth, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
...
FERRIS Thomas, age 25, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
HILL George, age 25, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
GALE Arthur, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
GILLARD Edward, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Fulford
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1480 Folio 69 Page 12 Family 66

FERRIS Eliz'th, head, M, age 54, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer 18 acres
POOLE Harriet, daughter, U, age 22, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Spinster Dairymaid
FERRIS Thomas P., son, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon
FERRIS Francis H. [Francis J.], son, -, age 10, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Fulford Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832045 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2172 Folio 55 Page 8 Family 42

FERRIS Elizabeth, head, M, age 60, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer
POOLE Emma, daughter, U, age 34, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
FERRIS Thomas, son, U, age 26, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
FERRIS Francis C. [Francis J.], son, U, age 20, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
EVETTS William, servant, -, age 14, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farm Serv indoor
EVETTS Henry, servant, -, age 10, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Serv indoor

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Fulford Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2236 Folio 56 Page 2 Family 10

FERRIS Elizabeth, head, M, age 74, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 54 acres emp 1 man
FERRIS Thomas, son, U, age 33, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
MOSS Mary, assistant, U, age 19, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Housekeeper
BAKER Mary, servant, U, age 14, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Gen'l Servant
RADFORD James, servant, U, age 22, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Labourer indoor
HILL Emma, daughter-visitor, M, age 45, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
HILL Edward, grandson, -, age 7, b. Wiveliscombe, Somerset, Occ. Scholar

They had the following children:

M i Thomas Poole FERRIS

M ii Francis James FERRIS was born¹ in 1851 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

James CARPENTER [Parents] was born^{1, 2, 3} in 1776 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died on 30 Apr 1828 in Great Bradley, Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried⁴ on 07 May 1828 in New Yard Tiverton, Devon. He married^{5, 6} Elizabeth TAPP on 10 Apr 1806 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England.

Last Will and Testament of James CARPENTER, dated Apr 27, 1828. Proved on Aug 08, 1828.

This is the last Will and Testament of me James Carpenter of Bradley in the Parish of Tiverton in the County of Devon Yeoman as follows

I give to my two Bothers, William Carpenter and Richard Carpenter, both of Tiverton aforesaid Yeomen after my Decease, all and Singular my Goods, Chattles, Credits and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever to for And Upon the following trusts, that is to say,

Upon Trust That they my said Trustees, do and shall within twelve months next after my Decease, raise[?] and put out at Interest on good security the principal Sum of two Hundred Pounds and pay the same with the Interest to come[?] due for the same unto my Daughter, Elizabeth when she shall attain her age of twenty one Years or on her Marriage. And also the sum of four hundred Pounds, for my Son James to be raised and put out to Interest for him on good security within twelve Months next after he attains the age of twenty five and Paid to him with Interest. Also the sum of four Hundred Pounds for my Son John to be raised and put out to Interest for him when he shall attain the age of twenty one and paid to him with Interest within twelve Months next after he attains the Age of twenty one. Should my Son John not live to receive his share then my Son James, to have his share.

All the rest residue and remainder of my Goods, Chattles, Credits and Effects whatsoever after payment of my just Debts, funeral Expences, the Expence of Proving this my Will and payment of the Legacies aforesaid and subject to the Trusts hereinbefore mentioned I give the same on to my beloved Wife, and my two sons James and John, share and share alike as long as my beloved Wife remaineth a Widow should she Marry then her part to be equally divided between my two Sons. If she do not Marry my two Sons to have her part Equal between them at her Decease.

And I do hereby constitute and appoint my Beloved Wife and two Sons joint Executors and Residuary Legatees of this my Will subject to the aforesaid terms hereby revoking all other Will and Wills by me heretofore made. And I do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament contained in Two Sheets of Paper in Witness whereof I have to the first sheet hereof set my Hand and my Hand and Seal to the second and last Sheet this twenty seventh Day of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.

Signed sealed published and declared by said
James Carpenter the testator as and for his last Will
and Testament in the presence of us who at his request.....James Carpenter, Seal
and in his presence and in the presence of each other
have hereto subscribed our Names as witnesses
John Carpenter
John Carpenter, Jun'r

This is a true copy of the original
having been examined by us
Wm Chamberlain
Hy Smith

C118
No. 3 18 Dec
For the Stamp Office

Copy of the Will of James
Carpenter late of Tiverton
In the County of Devon
Yeoman Deceased

Executor
James Carpenter

Proved in the Archdeaconry
Court of Exeter 8th Aug 1828

Stamped:
Effects sworn under £1200
OCT 14
No. 4 REG: CD 18:28
WM[?]April FOL: 727.
Edw. L. Kemp DReg

For Executors, with Will annexed.
IN the Goods of: James Carpenter, late of Bradley, in the
Parish of Tiverton, Devon, Yeoman Deceased. } In the Archdeacon's Court of Exeter
Appeared personally: James Carpenter, of
Tiverton aforesaid, Yeoman,
one of the
Execut:ors named in the last Will and Testament
of the said James Carpenter
who died on the: thirtieth Day of: April 18:28
and made Oath, that: he hath made diligent search and due enquiry
after, and in respect of the Personal Estate and Effects of the said
Deceased, in order to ascertain the full Amount and Value thereof: and
that to the best of: his knowledge, information, and belief, the whole of
the Goods, Chattles, and Credits, of which the said Deceased died, pos-
sessed within the Archdeaconry of Exeter, (exclusive of what the Deceased
may have been possessed of, or intitled to as a Trustee for any other
Person or Persons, and not beneficially, including the Leasehold Estates
for Years of the Deceased, whether absolute or determinable on Lives,
and without deducting any Thing on Account of the Debts due and
owing from the Deceased, are under the Value of: Twelve hundred
Pounds to the best of: this Deponent:s Knowledge,
Information, and Belief.

Sworn before me,: the eighth
day of August 1828 }................James Carpenter

Edward Chave } Surrogate

Elizabeth TAPP [Parents] was christened¹ on 04 Oct 1783 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England. She died^{2, 3} on 28 Mar 1870 in Fulford, Tiverton, Devon, England. The cause of death was Senectus Bronchitis. She was buried⁴ in Withleigh Church, Withleigh, Devon. She married^{5, 6} James CARPENTER on 10 Apr 1806 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England.

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Swinsbridge
Census Place: Washfield, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0209 Folio 11 Page 16 FHL Film 241305

CARPENTER Elizabeth, age 55, b. Devon, Occ. Ind.

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1851 British Census:
Address: Swinsbridge No 1
Census Place: Washfield, Devon, England.
FHL Film 221039 PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 372 Page 18 Family 68

CARPENTER Elizabeth, head, W, age 66, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Retired Farmers Widow

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Swinsbridge
Census Place: Washfield, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1481 Folio 11 Page 16 Family 74

CARPENTER Elizabeth, head, W, age 77, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Mortgager

They had the following children:

F i Elizabeth CARPENTER

M ii James Tucker CARPENTER

M iii John CARPENTER

M iv William* CARPENTER was born on 01 Sep 1818 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was christened¹ on 27 Sep 1818 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried² on 05 May 1823 in New Yard Tiverton, Devon.

Died as child - age: 5 years.

John CARPENTER [Parents] was christened¹ on 19 Jan 1814 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England. He died in 1891. He married Sarah Churchward LEIGH in 1856.

Emigrated to Victoria, Australia in the 1850's.

Settled in Yarram and is considered to be the founding father of the town, starting the first industry there - flour & timber mills. He also farmed and subdivided land. JC then moved on to the Walhalla gold mining area and set up quartz crushing machinery. After that there were flour mills at Maffra and Heyfield. In partnership with nephew James Henry CARPENTER (b.1841) for a short time, also with his cousin William's son John Waller CARPENTER (b.1850). Finally JC took a contract to build the entrance at Lakes Entrance and became involved in shipping in the area.

Sarah Churchward LEIGH was born in 1827. She died in 1900. She married John CARPENTER in 1856.

They had the following children:

M i George Alfred CARPENTER

F ii Mary Alice* CARPENTER was born in 1859 in Yarram, Victoria, Australia. She died in 1859.

Died as infant - age: 5 months.

F iii Sarah Matilda CARPENTER

M iv John Arthur CARPENTER

M v Frederick CARPENTER

F vi Florence Elizabeth CARPENTER was born in 1868 in Sale, Victoria, Australia. She died in 1917 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

John TAPP was buried¹ on 18 Jan 1812 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England. He married² Elizabeth TUCKER on 13 Jun 1775 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England. John was employed as Mason.

Last Will and Testament of John TAPP, dated Jul 12, 1807. Proved on Feb 29, 1812.

This is the last Will and Testament of me John Tapp of Lower Vulscombe within the Parish of Cruwys Morchard in the County of Devon Mason

I give to my Son all and singular my Leasehold Houses Fields and Garden Plots thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining situate in the Parish of Rackenford in the said County for his Use Benefit and advantage during any Rights Title and Interest therein he my said Son paying thereout unto my Wife the annual Sum of One Pound of lawful English Money for and during the term of her natural life. Also I give unto my Daughter the Sum of five Pounds of Lawful English Money at my Death. As to all the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Monies Securities for Monies Goods Chattels Credits and Effects of what kind or nature soever after my Funeral Expences discharged the Proving of this my Will and my just Debts paid I give and bequeath the same unto my Wife and my son whom I hereby make and ordain joint Executor and Executrix of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills and Codicils by me made certifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.

In witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of July 1807.

John Tapp (seal)

Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the above named John Tapp the Testator to be and for his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who have subscribed our Names hereunto in the Presence of the Testator and in the Presence of each other as Witnesses

John Tucker
W Tucker

This sheet of Paper contains a true copy of the last Will and Testament of the above named John Tapp the same having been carefully examined with the original this 5th day of April 1812

James Pearse Junr. Nt'y Public

T61
No. 10
For the Stamp Office

Copy of the Will of
John Tapp
late of Cruwys Morchard, Devon
Mason

Executrix & Executor
Elizabeth Tapp of Cruwys Morchard
Widow &
_ Tapp of the same Place

Proved in the Archdeacon's Court of
Barnstaple, Devon, 29th Febry 1812

Effects sworn under £200
James Pearse Jun. Regr.

Stamped:
Barnstaple
No. 2 REG: ST 18:12
FOL:183 HG[?]

Elizabeth TUCKER [Parents] was christened¹ on 11 Mar 1753 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England. She was buried² on 17 Nov 1825 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England. She married³ John TAPP on 13 Jun 1775 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

F i Elizabeth TAPP

M ii John TAPP was christened¹ on 16 Nov 1791 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England. He was buried² on 16 Oct 1823 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England.

John CARPENTER [Parents] was born in 1835 in Little Bradley Tiverton, Devon, England. He was christened¹ on 06 Nov 1835 in Templeton, Devon, England. He died² on 09 Dec 1915 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He was buried³ in St Catherines, Withleigh, Devon. He married⁴ Caroline Emily CARPENTER on 06 Dec 1860 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. John was employed as General Merchant in 1881.

1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Plainsfield
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1480 Folio 73 Page 19 Family 96

CARPENTER John, head, M, age 25, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer 123 Acres 2 Lab
CARPENTER Caroline E., wife, M, age 23, b. Tiverton, Devon
TUCKER Sarah, servant, U, age 18, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Dairymaid
BROCK Richard, servant, U, age 21, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Carter
HELLIER John, servant, -, age 9, b. Morchard Bishop, Devon
BOWDEN William, servant, U, age 15, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Plough Boy

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: St Andrew Street
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832045 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2171 Folio 39 Page 4 Family 29

CARPENTER John, head, M, age 35, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. General Merchant
CARPENTER Caroline Emily, wife, M, age 33, b. Tiverton, Devon
...
CARPENTER Hedley James, son, -, age 9, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER William, son, -, age 7, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER John, son, -, age 6, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Ernest, son, -, age 2, b. Tiverton, Devon
COCKRAM Grace, servant, U, age 20, b. Molland, Devon, Occ. General Servant
BONNER Eliza, servant, U, age 17, b. not known, Occ. Nursemaid

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Hammetts Sq
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2235 Folio 6 Page 6 Family 17

CARPENTER John, head, M, age 45, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. General Merchant
CARPENTER Caroline E., wife, M, age 43, b. Tiverton, Devon
CARPENTER William, son, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Clerk In own Office
CARPENTER John, son, -, age 16, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Ernest, son, -, age 12, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WEBBER Mary A., servant, -, age 24, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Genl Serv

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Angel Hill
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096875 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1765 Folio 86 Page 11 Family 61

CARPENTER John, head, M, age 55, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. General Merchant
CARPENTER Caroline E., wife, M, age 53, b. Tiverton, Devonshire
CARPENTER Hedley James, son, S, age 29, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
CARPENTER Ernest, son, S, age 22, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. General Merchants Clerk
TAYLOR Rhoda, servant, S, age 26, b. Cullompton, Devon, Occ. General Servant Dom.

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Penniead [Pen Mead]
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2136 Folio 86 Page 12 Family 72

CARPENTER John, head, M, age 65, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Retired Coal Merchant
CARPENTER Caroline Emily, wife, M, age 63, b. Tiverton, Devon
CARPENTER Hedley James, son, S, age 39, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
GIBBS Lucy, servant, S, age 26, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. General Servant (Domestic)

Caroline Emily CARPENTER [Parents] was born^{1, 2, 3} in 1837 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She died⁴ on 27 Dec 1913 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She was buried⁵ in St Catherines, Withleigh, Devon. She married⁶ John CARPENTER on 06 Dec 1860 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

M i Hedley James CARPENTER was born in 1862. He died¹ on 06 Aug 1934 in Pen Mead Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried² in Withleigh Church, Withleigh, Devon. Hedley was employed as Solicitor in 1891/1901.

Hedley Carpenter of Tiverton, Solicitor, originated one of the CARPENTER Family Trees, which started with James Carpenter (born 1739; married 1769; died 1784) who married Joan Densham of Lapford - Roy Diehl, 2005.

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Last Will and Testament of Hedley James CARPENTER, dated Sep 04, 1933 with a Codicil dated Dec 19, 1933. Proved on Sep 24, 1934.

ASSISTANT PUBLIC TRUST
This is the last Will and Testament of me HEDLEY JAMES CARPENTER of Pen Mead in the Parish of Tiverton in the County of Devon Solicitor hereby revoking all former Wills and testamentary dispositions made by me.

1. I appoint the Public Trustee to be the sole Executor and Trustee of this my Will.

2. I give my gold watch and chain to my nephew Herbert Rew Carpenter.

3. I give all my household furniture and effects in or about my residence known as Pen Mead aforesaid and all my articles of domestic and personal use or ornament (except the watch and chain before mentioned) unto my brother Ernest Carpenter absolutely But without imposing on him any trust or obligation whatsoever. I express the wish that he will either give during his life or leave by his Will all china, silver or other articles which may be of family interest to some male cousin or cousins of ours bearing the surname of Carpenter having previously satisfied himself that the recipients would wish to have such article or articles and preserve them in the family.

4. I give the following pecuniary legacies to be paid free of all duties. To my brother John Carpenter the sum of Two hundred pounds. To Enid Martin daughter of William Henry Martin of Tiverton Solicitor the sum of One hundred pounds and to her two younger sisters the sum of Fifty pounds each. To my housekeeper Mabel Smith if in my employ at my death the sum of Fifty pounds. To the Public Trustee the sum of Four hundred pounds upon trust to divide the same between all or any two or more of the unadmitted clerks in my employ or in the employ of any firm of Solicitors of which I may at the time of my death be a member or of which I was a member previously to retirement from practice in such shares and manner as the Public Trustee may think fit.

5. I give and devise my dwellinghouse and premises known as Pen Mead aforesaid with the garden and pleasure grounds thereto belonging and the close of land adjoining thereto unto the Public Trustee upon trust to permit my brother the said Ernest Carpenter to have the use and enjoyment thereof during his life without impeachment of waste. And after his death I direct the Public Trustee to sell the same and to stand possessed of the net proceeds of sale after discharging all duties payable in respect thereof upon trust to pay such net proceeds to the Trustees of the Tiverton War Memorial to be applied by them in the discharge of any mortgage debt which may be subsisting on the War Memorial property at the time of my death. And I direct that if there shall be any surplus the same shall be invested as the nucleus of an endowment fund to which I trust that others may from time to time contribute.

6. I give and devise the building known as Eastmans House which is now occupied as Offices by the firm of Arthur Fisher & Co. and the yard coachhouse and stables belonging thereto to my brother John Carpenter absolutely but subject to any option of purchase which I may have given to my said firm or any other firm being successors thereto.

7. I direct that any mortgage debt or debts which may at the time of my death be subsisting on any part or parts of my real estate are to be paid off out of my residuary personal estate as soon as conveniently may be after my death.

8. Subject to the payment of my debts and funeral and testamentary expenses and the pecuniary legacies hereinbefore bequeathed and all duties payable in respect thereof and in respect of the specific bequests hereinbefore made I give devise and bequeath all the residue of my property both real and personal unto my said brother John Carpenter absolutely.

IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this forth day of September One thousand nine hundred and thirty three.

SIGNED by the Testator Hedley James )
Carpenter as and for his last Will and )
Testament in the presence of us both )
being present at the same time who at ).............. H. J. Carpenter
his request in his presence and in the )
presence of each other have hereunto )
subscribed our names as witnesses )

C. A. Hayward Clerk to ...
G. G. Rodgers Clerk to ...

This IS A CODICIL to the above written Will of me the above named HEDLEY JAMES CARPENTER.

1. I hereby revoke the legacy of Four hundred pounds which I have by my said Will given to the Public Trustee and in lieu thereof I give to him the sum of Three hundred pounds free of all duties upon trust to divide such sum in the same manner as by my said Will I directed the sum of Four hundred pounds to be divided.

2. I revoke the direction contained in the fifth clause of my said Will that the surplus therein mentioned shall be invested as the nucleus of an endowment fund for the Tiverton War Memorial. And I direct that such surplus (if any) shall be paid to my friend Mary Clara Rudolph of New York City to whom I bequeath the same for her own absolute use and benefit.

3. In all other respects I hereby confirm my said Will. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of December One thousand nine hundred and thirty three.

SIGNED by the Testator Hedley James )
Carpenter as and for a Codicil to his )
last Will and Testament in the presence )
of us both being present at the same ) .............. H. J. Carpenter
time who at his request in his presence )
and in the presence of each other have )
hereunto subscribed our names as )
witnesses )

Wallace Palmer 26 Council Gardens, Tiverton, Solicitors Clerk.
C. H. Fairchild 1 Rosevale Terrace, Tiverton, Solicitors Clerk.

PROBATE OF THIS WILL and codicil WAS GRANTED ON THE 24SEP.1934

In His Majesty's High Court of Justice.
The Principal Probate Registry,
BE IT KNOWN that: Hedley James Carpenter of Pen Mead Tiverton in the County of Devon
died: there on the: 6th day of: August 19:34
AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written the last Will and Testament:
with a codicil
(a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) of the said deceased was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice and that Administration of all the Estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to:
The Public Trustee the sole executor named in the said will
And it is hereby certified that an Affidavit for Inland Revenue has been delivered wherein it is shown that the gross value of the said Estate in Great Britain (exclusive of what the said deceased may have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee and not beneficially) amounts to: £5532-19-8 and that the net value of the personal estate is £2692-9-9
And it is futher certified that it appears by a Receipt signed by an Inland Revenue Officer on the said Affidavit that: £81.0.10 on account of Estate Duty and interest on such duty has been paid.
Dated the: 24th day of: September 193:4
...
Registrar.

Extracted by: Arthur Fisher & Co., Tiverton, Devon

M ii William CARPENTER

M iii Rev. John CARPENTER

F iv Edith* CARPENTER was born¹ on 22 Aug 1866 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She died² on 30 Mar 1867 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She was buried³ in St Catherines, Withleigh, Devon.

Died as infant - age: 7 months, 8 days.

M v Ernest CARPENTER was born¹ in 1868 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died² on 04 Jan 1936 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He was buried³ in Withleigh Church, Withleigh, Devon. Ernest was employed as Coal Merchant in 1901.

1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 29 Bampton St.
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2135 Folio 30 Page 19 Family 116

CARPENTER Ernest, head, S, age 32, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Coal Merchant

M vi Francis Ronald* CARPENTER was born¹ on 19 Jun 1879 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He died² on 02 Oct 1879 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He was buried³ in St Catherines, Withleigh, Devon.

Died as infant - age: 3 months, 13 days.

James Henry CARPENTER [Parents] was born^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 28 Feb 1841 in Great Bradley, Tiverton, Devon, England. He died⁵ on 06 Apr 1918 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. He married⁶ Mary Ann CARPENTER in 1865 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Great Bradley
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832045 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2172 Folio 60 Page 17 Family 81

CARPENTER James H., head, M, age 30, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Retired Farmer
CARPENTER Mary A., wife, M, age 27, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
CARPENTER William L., son, -, age 5, b. Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, Occ. Farmers Son
CARPENTER James N., son, -, age 3, b. Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, Occ. Farmers Son
CARPENTER Henry P., son, -, age 11m, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
LEIGH Emma, servant, U, age 14, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Domestic

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 3 Trafalgar Place
Census Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341620 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2573 Folio 86 Page 22 Family 97

CARPENTER James H., head, M, age 40, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. (Corn) miller & corn factor e. 4 m & 1 boy
CARPENTER Mary A., wife, M, age 37, b. Tiverton, Devon
CARPENTER William L., son, U, age 15, b. Victoria, Australia, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER James N., son, -, age 13, b. Victoria, Australia, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Henry P., son, -, age 10, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER John B., son, -, age 7, b. Cheltenham, Glou., Occ. Scholar
...
CARPENTER Frederick, son, -, age 5, b. Cheltenham, Glou.
CARPENTER Alice, daughter, -, age 3, b. Cheltenham, Glou.
CARPENTER Jessie, daughter, -, age 1, b. Cheltenham, Glou.
CARPENTER Ann, mother in law, -, age 69, b. Woolfardisworthy, Devon, Occ. Annuitant
SMITH Louisa, servant, U, age 21, b. Miserdine, Glou., Occ. General Servant Dom

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Pine Villa
Census Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Source: FHL Film 6097154 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2044 Folio 44 Page 25 Family 159

CARPENTER James H., head, M, age 50, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Miller & Corn Factor
CARPENTER Mary A., wife, M, age 47, b. Tiverton, Devonshire
CARPENTER William L., son, S, age 25, b. Victoria, Australia, Occ. Miller & Corn Factor
CARPENTER John B., son, S, age 17, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster, Occ. Miller
CARPENTER Frederick, son, -, age 15, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster, Occ. Drapers Apprentice
CARPENTER Alice, daughter, -, age 13, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Jessie, daughter, -, age 11, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Herbert W., son, -, age 8, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Ralph N., son, -, age 5, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster, Occ. Scholar
CARPENTER Daisy, daughter, -, age 3, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster (twin)
CARPENTER Frank, son, -, age 3, b. Cheltenham, Glo'ster (twin)
DIPPER Annie, servant, S, age 18, b. Hampen, Glo'ster, Occ. Nurse Domestic
DIPPER Sarah, servant, S, age 17, b. Hampen, Glo'ster, Occ. General Servant Domestic

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Pine Villa
Census Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2462 Folio 65 Page 23 Family 152

CARPENTER James H., head, M, age 60, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Miller & corn merchant
CARPENTER Mary A., wife, M, age 57, b. Tiverton, Devon
CARPENTER Ralph N., son, S, age 15, b. Cheltenham, Gloster, Occ. Ironmongers Apprentice
CARPENTER Daisy, daughter, S, age 13, b. Cheltenham, Gloster
CARPENTER Frank, son, S, age 13, b. Cheltenham, Gloster
BUCKLE Eva, servant, S, age 16, b. Rhyl, N. Wales, Occ. General Servant Domestic

Mary Ann CARPENTER [Parents] was born¹ about 1844 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She died² on 06 Jan 1917 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. She married³ James Henry CARPENTER in 1865 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

M i William 'Lionel' CARPENTER

M ii James 'Nelson' CARPENTER

M iii Henry Percy CARPENTER

F iv Eva Mary* CARPENTER was born¹ in 1872 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She died² in 1874 in Cheltenham RD, Gloucester, England.

Died as child - age: about 2 years.

M v John Baker CARPENTER

M vi Frederick CARPENTER

F vii Alice CARPENTER

F viii Jessie CARPENTER was born¹ in 1879 in Cheltenham, Gloucester, England. She died² in 1964 in Cheltenham RD, Gloucestershire, England.

1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 10 Alfred Street
Census Place: St Giles, Northamptonshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 1424 Folio 79 Page 13 Family 69

PEARSON Elizabeth, head, S, age 48, b. Ashted, Birmingham, Occ. Living on own Means
PEARSON Jane, sister, S, age 41, b. Ashted, Birmingham, Occ. Living on own Means
PEARSON Charlotte, sister, S, age 36, b. Ashted, Birmingham, Occ. Living on own Means
BROMWICH Mary E., boarder, S, age 26, b. Stratford on Avon, Warwick, Occ. Teacher Elementary School
CARPENTER Jessie, boarder, S, age 21, b. Cheltenham, Glos, Occ. Teacher Ladies College

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Never married. Teacher and tutor in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Roy Diehl, 2005.

M ix Hubert Waller CARPENTER

M x Ralph Nicholas CARPENTER

M xi Frank CARPENTER

F xii Daisy CARPENTER

William Henry GATER [Parents] was born about 1833 in Cadbury, Devon, England. He was christened¹ on 07 Oct 1833 in Cadbury, Devon, England. He died² in 1903 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He married³ Mary Ann CARPENTER in 1862 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

Other marriages:
LEACH, Dora

1851 British Census:
Address: Part of Bickleigh Court Barton, Tiverton.
Census Place: Bickleigh in Tiverton, Tiverton, Devonshire.
PRO Reference: HO/107/1888 Folio 18 Page 1 FHL Film 0221038

WIPPELL William, head, M, age 45, b. Thorverton-DEV, Occ. Farmer 150 Acres 2 Lab
WIPPELL Jane Searle, wife, M, age 48, b. Thorverton-DEV, Occ. Farmer Wife
WIPPELL William Henry, son, U, age 15, b. Thorverton-DEV, Occ. Farmer Son
GATER William Henry, nephew, U, age 17, b. Cadbury-DEV, Occ. Farmer Son
CORNWALL Isabella, servant, U, age 19, b. Templeton-DEV, Occ. House Servant
COSWAY Elizabeth, servant, U, age 15, b. Thorverton-DEV, Occ. House Servant
PERRY James, servant, U, age 28, b. Tiverton-DEV, Occ. Farm Lab
CHAMBERLAIN John, servant, U, age 19, b. Thorverton-DEV, Occ. Farm Lab
COSWAY William, servant, U, age 17, b. Thorverton-DEV, Occ. Farm Lab

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: 1 Bickleigh Court
Census Place: Bickleigh, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1476 Folio 146 Page 3 Family 11

WIPPELL William, head, M, age 55, b. Thorverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 160 Acres emp 5 men 1 Boy
WIPPELL Jane S., wife, M, age 56, b. Thorverton, Devon
WIPPELL William H., son, U, age 22, b. Thorverton, Devon
GATER William H., nephew, U, age 26, b. Cadbury, Devon, Occ. Assistant
CROOK Emma, servant, U, age 19, b. Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, Occ. Housemaid
ALDRIDGE Sarah, servant, -, age 15, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Dairymaid
GREENSLADE William, servant, U, age 19, b. Shobrooke, Devon, Occ. Carter
CROOK John, servant, -, age 14, b. Thorverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Uppincott Farm
Census Place: Cadbury, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832043 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2166 Folio 48 Page 8 Family 40

GATER William H., head, M, age 37, b. Cadbury, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 143 ac emp 1 lab & 1 boy, landowner
GATER Mary A., wife, M, age 32, b. Tiverton, Devon
BRADFORD Eliza, servant, U, age 17, b. Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon, Occ. General Servant
EWENS William, servant, U, age 19, b. Cadbury, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Uppincott
Census Place: Cadbury, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341537 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2232 Folio 111 Page 4

GATER William H., head, M, age 47, b. Cadbury, Devon, Eng., Occ. Farmer 140 acres empl 1 m 2 b
GATER Mary A., wife, M, age 42, b. Tiverton, Devon, England, Occ. Farmers Wife
TROAKE Elizabeth, mother, W, age 78, b. Thorverton, Devon, England, Occ. Annuitant
BRADFORD Ellen, servant, U, age 20, b. Poughill, Devon, England, Occ. General Servant
MARSHALL William, servant, U, age 20, b. Uplowman, Devon, England, Occ. Farm Servant Indoor
WEBBER John, servant, U, age 14, b. Poughill, Devon, England, Occ. Farm Servant Indoor

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Uppincott
Census Place: Cadbury, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096872 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1762 Folio 94 Page 2 Family 13

GATER William H., head, M, age 57, b. Cadbury, Devon, Occ. Farmer
GATER Dora, wife, M, age 29, b. Cadbury, Devon
SKINNER Annie, servant, S, age 22, b. Crediton, Devon, Occ. General Servant Domestic
LAKE John H., servant, S, age 19, b. Sandford, Devon, Occ. Agricultural Laborer
ELLIS Albert, servant, S, age 12, b. Thorverton, Devon, Occ. Agricultural Laborer

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Uppincott Fm.
Census Place: Cadbury, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2132 Folio 90 Page 1 Family 3

GATER William Hy., head, M, age 63 [67], b. Cadbury, Devon, Occ. Farmer
GATER Dora, wife, M, age 36 [39], b. Cadbury, Devon
BEALEY Rose, servant, S, age 24, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. General Servant (Domestic)
ELLIS Albert, servant, S, age 22, b. Thorverton, Devon, Occ. Yardman on Farm

Mary Ann CARPENTER [Parents] was born^{1, 2, 3, 4} in 1839 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She died⁵ in 1887 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married⁶ William Henry GATER in 1862 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

Living

Living [Parents]

Other marriages:
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Surname List | Name Index

F	i	Agnes DENSHAM was born on 22 Jan 1734 in Lapford, Devon, England.
M	ii	William DENSHAM was born on 06 Sep 1736 in Lapford, Devon, England.
F	iii	Joan DENSHAM
M	iv	Roger DENSHAM was born on 25 Mar 1742 in Lapford, Devon, England.

F	i	Mary POOLE was born about 1830 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
F	ii	Ellen POOLE was born about 1832 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
F	iii	Emma POOLE
F	iv	Harriet POOLE was born about 1837 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

		M	i	Thomas Poole FERRIS
		M	ii	Francis James FERRIS was born¹ in 1851 in Tiverton, Devon, England.

F	i	Elizabeth CARPENTER
M	ii	James Tucker CARPENTER
M	iii	John CARPENTER
M	iv	*William CARPENTER** was born on 01 Sep 1818 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was christened¹ on 27 Sep 1818 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried² on 05 May 1823 in New Yard Tiverton, Devon. Died as child - age: 5 years.

M	i	George Alfred CARPENTER
F	ii	*Mary Alice CARPENTER** was born in 1859 in Yarram, Victoria, Australia. She died in 1859. Died as infant - age: 5 months.
F	iii	Sarah Matilda CARPENTER
M	iv	John Arthur CARPENTER
M	v	Frederick CARPENTER
F	vi	Florence Elizabeth CARPENTER was born in 1868 in Sale, Victoria, Australia. She died in 1917 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

		F	i	Elizabeth TAPP
		M	ii	John TAPP was christened¹ on 16 Nov 1791 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England. He was buried² on 16 Oct 1823 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England.

M	i	Hedley James CARPENTER was born in 1862. He died¹ on 06 Aug 1934 in Pen Mead Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried² in Withleigh Church, Withleigh, Devon. Hedley was employed as Solicitor in 1891/1901. Hedley Carpenter of Tiverton, Solicitor, originated one of the CARPENTER Family Trees, which started with James Carpenter (born 1739; married 1769; died 1784) who married Joan Densham of Lapford - Roy Diehl, 2005. ---------------------------------------------------------- Last Will and Testament of Hedley James CARPENTER, dated Sep 04, 1933 with a Codicil dated Dec 19, 1933. Proved on Sep 24, 1934. ASSISTANT PUBLIC TRUST This is the last Will and Testament of me HEDLEY JAMES CARPENTER of Pen Mead in the Parish of Tiverton in the County of Devon Solicitor hereby revoking all former Wills and testamentary dispositions made by me. 1. I appoint the Public Trustee to be the sole Executor and Trustee of this my Will. 2. I give my gold watch and chain to my nephew Herbert Rew Carpenter. 3. I give all my household furniture and effects in or about my residence known as Pen Mead aforesaid and all my articles of domestic and personal use or ornament (except the watch and chain before mentioned) unto my brother Ernest Carpenter absolutely But without imposing on him any trust or obligation whatsoever. I express the wish that he will either give during his life or leave by his Will all china, silver or other articles which may be of family interest to some male cousin or cousins of ours bearing the surname of Carpenter having previously satisfied himself that the recipients would wish to have such article or articles and preserve them in the family. 4. I give the following pecuniary legacies to be paid free of all duties. To my brother John Carpenter the sum of Two hundred pounds. To Enid Martin daughter of William Henry Martin of Tiverton Solicitor the sum of One hundred pounds and to her two younger sisters the sum of Fifty pounds each. To my housekeeper Mabel Smith if in my employ at my death the sum of Fifty pounds. To the Public Trustee the sum of Four hundred pounds upon trust to divide the same between all or any two or more of the unadmitted clerks in my employ or in the employ of any firm of Solicitors of which I may at the time of my death be a member or of which I was a member previously to retirement from practice in such shares and manner as the Public Trustee may think fit. 5. I give and devise my dwellinghouse and premises known as Pen Mead aforesaid with the garden and pleasure grounds thereto belonging and the close of land adjoining thereto unto the Public Trustee upon trust to permit my brother the said Ernest Carpenter to have the use and enjoyment thereof during his life without impeachment of waste. And after his death I direct the Public Trustee to sell the same and to stand possessed of the net proceeds of sale after discharging all duties payable in respect thereof upon trust to pay such net proceeds to the Trustees of the Tiverton War Memorial to be applied by them in the discharge of any mortgage debt which may be subsisting on the War Memorial property at the time of my death. And I direct that if there shall be any surplus the same shall be invested as the nucleus of an endowment fund to which I trust that others may from time to time contribute. 6. I give and devise the building known as Eastmans House which is now occupied as Offices by the firm of Arthur Fisher & Co. and the yard coachhouse and stables belonging thereto to my brother John Carpenter absolutely but subject to any option of purchase which I may have given to my said firm or any other firm being successors thereto. 7. I direct that any mortgage debt or debts which may at the time of my death be subsisting on any part or parts of my real estate are to be paid off out of my residuary personal estate as soon as conveniently may be after my death. 8. Subject to the payment of my debts and funeral and testamentary expenses and the pecuniary legacies hereinbefore bequeathed and all duties payable in respect thereof and in respect of the specific bequests hereinbefore made I give devise and bequeath all the residue of my property both real and personal unto my said brother John Carpenter absolutely. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this forth day of September One thousand nine hundred and thirty three. SIGNED by the Testator Hedley James ) Carpenter as and for his last Will and ) Testament in the presence of us both ) being present at the same time who at ).............. H. J. Carpenter his request in his presence and in the ) presence of each other have hereunto ) subscribed our names as witnesses ) C. A. Hayward Clerk to ... G. G. Rodgers Clerk to ... This IS A CODICIL to the above written Will of me the above named HEDLEY JAMES CARPENTER. 1. I hereby revoke the legacy of Four hundred pounds which I have by my said Will given to the Public Trustee and in lieu thereof I give to him the sum of Three hundred pounds free of all duties upon trust to divide such sum in the same manner as by my said Will I directed the sum of Four hundred pounds to be divided. 2. I revoke the direction contained in the fifth clause of my said Will that the surplus therein mentioned shall be invested as the nucleus of an endowment fund for the Tiverton War Memorial. And I direct that such surplus (if any) shall be paid to my friend Mary Clara Rudolph of New York City to whom I bequeath the same for her own absolute use and benefit. 3. In all other respects I hereby confirm my said Will. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of December One thousand nine hundred and thirty three. SIGNED by the Testator Hedley James ) Carpenter as and for a Codicil to his ) last Will and Testament in the presence ) of us both being present at the same ) .............. H. J. Carpenter time who at his request in his presence ) and in the presence of each other have ) hereunto subscribed our names as ) witnesses ) Wallace Palmer 26 Council Gardens, Tiverton, Solicitors Clerk. C. H. Fairchild 1 Rosevale Terrace, Tiverton, Solicitors Clerk. PROBATE OF THIS WILL and codicil WAS GRANTED ON THE 24SEP.1934 In His Majesty's High Court of Justice. The Principal Probate Registry, BE IT KNOWN that: Hedley James Carpenter of Pen Mead Tiverton in the County of Devon died: there on the: 6th day of: August 19:34 AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written the last Will and Testament: with a codicil (a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) of the said deceased was proved and registered in the Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice and that Administration of all the Estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to: The Public Trustee the sole executor named in the said will And it is hereby certified that an Affidavit for Inland Revenue has been delivered wherein it is shown that the gross value of the said Estate in Great Britain (exclusive of what the said deceased may have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee and not beneficially) amounts to: £5532-19-8 and that the net value of the personal estate is £2692-9-9 And it is futher certified that it appears by a Receipt signed by an Inland Revenue Officer on the said Affidavit that: £81.0.10 on account of Estate Duty and interest on such duty has been paid. Dated the: 24th day of: September 193:4 ... Registrar. Extracted by: Arthur Fisher & Co., Tiverton, Devon
M	ii	William CARPENTER
M	iii	Rev. John CARPENTER
F	iv	*Edith CARPENTER** was born¹ on 22 Aug 1866 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She died² on 30 Mar 1867 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She was buried³ in St Catherines, Withleigh, Devon. Died as infant - age: 7 months, 8 days.
M	v	Ernest CARPENTER was born¹ in 1868 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died² on 04 Jan 1936 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He was buried³ in Withleigh Church, Withleigh, Devon. Ernest was employed as Coal Merchant in 1901. 1901 British Census: Dwelling: 29 Bampton St. Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2135 Folio 30 Page 19 Family 116 CARPENTER Ernest, head, S, age 32, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Coal Merchant
M	vi	*Francis Ronald CARPENTER** was born¹ on 19 Jun 1879 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He died² on 02 Oct 1879 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He was buried³ in St Catherines, Withleigh, Devon. Died as infant - age: 3 months, 13 days.

M	i	William 'Lionel' CARPENTER
M	ii	James 'Nelson' CARPENTER
M	iii	Henry Percy CARPENTER
F	iv	*Eva Mary CARPENTER** was born¹ in 1872 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She died² in 1874 in Cheltenham RD, Gloucester, England. Died as child - age: about 2 years.
M	v	John Baker CARPENTER
M	vi	Frederick CARPENTER
F	vii	Alice CARPENTER
F	viii	Jessie CARPENTER was born¹ in 1879 in Cheltenham, Gloucester, England. She died² in 1964 in Cheltenham RD, Gloucestershire, England. 1901 British Census: Dwelling: 10 Alfred Street Census Place: St Giles, Northamptonshire, England Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 1424 Folio 79 Page 13 Family 69 PEARSON Elizabeth, head, S, age 48, b. Ashted, Birmingham, Occ. Living on own Means PEARSON Jane, sister, S, age 41, b. Ashted, Birmingham, Occ. Living on own Means PEARSON Charlotte, sister, S, age 36, b. Ashted, Birmingham, Occ. Living on own Means BROMWICH Mary E., boarder, S, age 26, b. Stratford on Avon, Warwick, Occ. Teacher Elementary School CARPENTER Jessie, boarder, S, age 21, b. Cheltenham, Glos, Occ. Teacher Ladies College ---------------------------------------------------------- Never married. Teacher and tutor in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Roy Diehl, 2005.
M	ix	Hubert Waller CARPENTER
M	x	Ralph Nicholas CARPENTER
M	xi	Frank CARPENTER
F	xii	Daisy CARPENTER