William
CARPENTER
Born
2 February 1631
,
Shalbourne, England
Died
26 January 1703
,
Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: 2 February 1631 in Shalbourne, England
Father:
William CARPENTER
Mother:
Abigail BRIANT
William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1651.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Priscilla BENNETT 5 October 1651 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Priscilla BENNETT was born abt. 1632 in England (United Kingdom). Priscilla died 20 October 1663 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA.
William married (2) Miriam SEARLES 10 December 1663 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Miriam SEARLES was born 9 April 1642 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA. Miriam was the child of Edward SEARLES and Margaret SALE?.
William CARPENTER died 26 January 1703 in Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Spouse & Children of William CARPENTER
William CARPENTER married 
Priscilla BENNETT
Marriage date: 5 October 1651
Marriage place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Priscilla BENNETTMarriage date: 5 October 1651
Marriage place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Children of William CARPENTER and Priscilla BENNETT
William CARPENTER married 
Miriam SEARLES
Marriage date: 10 December 1663
Marriage place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Miriam SEARLES was the child of Edward SEARLES and Margaret SALE?
Miriam SEARLESMarriage date: 10 December 1663
Marriage place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Miriam SEARLES was the child of Edward SEARLES and Margaret SALE?
Children of William CARPENTER and Miriam SEARLES
Daniel CARPENTERBorn: 8 October 1669, Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 14 September 1721, Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 14 September 1721, Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Bethia BLISS 15 April 1695 Place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
Miriam CARPENTERBorn: 16 October 1674, Rehoboth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 21 May 1706, Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 21 May 1706, Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Jonathan BLISS 23 June 1691 Place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 16312 February 1631
Shalbourne, England
1651 Marriage / PartnerWilliam CARPENTER and Priscilla BENNETT 5 October 1651, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
He was 20 years old.
1652 Birth of ChildJohn CARPENTER was born 19 October 1652, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
William was 21 years old.
1663 Marriage / PartnerWilliam CARPENTER and Miriam SEARLES 10 December 1663, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
He was 32 years old.
1663 Death of Spouse/PartnerPriscilla BENNETT died 20 October 1663, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
1669 Birth of ChildDaniel CARPENTER was born 8 October 1669, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
William was 38 years old.
1674 Birth of ChildMiriam CARPENTER was born 16 October 1674, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA
William was 43 years old.
1691 Marriage of ChildMiriam CARPENTER married 23 June 1691, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA to Jonathan BLISS
1695 Marriage of ChildDaniel CARPENTER married 15 April 1695, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA to Bethia BLISS
Death — 170326 January 1703
Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 72.
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Newman Cemetery East Providence Providence County Rhode Island, USA
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Last updated: 4/15/2025 1:14:20 PM
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