William Marion, 3rd son of John and Phebia Carpenter, was born on September 24, 1861 and departed this life June 4, 1924, aged 62 years, 8 months and 10 days.
In 1889 he was united in marriage to Nannie Cornwell, and to this union one son, Ernest, was born, his mother dying when he was six days old.
On March 25, 1893, he was again united in marriage to Mary Carver. To this union 8 children were born, 4 sons and 4 daughters, one son dying in infancy; the rest of whom survive him are Herman, Carl, Harry, Frances, Grace, Clara and Bonnie, of which all are married but Carl and Harry at home. He also leaves to mourn, 13 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was a kind husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at Ohio Chapel, conducted by Rev. Bert Eckel with burial in the cemetery nearby.
Source: Marshall Herald (Marshall, IL) 13 June 1924, p. 10
William Marion, 3rd son of John and Phebia Carpenter, was born on September 24, 1861 and departed this life June 4, 1924, aged 62 years, 8 months and 10 days.
In 1889 he was united in marriage to Nannie Cornwell, and to this union one son, Ernest, was born, his mother dying when he was six days old.
On March 25, 1893, he was again united in marriage to Mary Carver. To this union 8 children were born, 4 sons and 4 daughters, one son dying in infancy; the rest of whom survive him are Herman, Carl, Harry, Frances, Grace, Clara and Bonnie, of which all are married but Carl and Harry at home. He also leaves to mourn, 13 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was a kind husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at Ohio Chapel, conducted by Rev. Bert Eckel with burial in the cemetery nearby.
Source: Marshall Herald (Marshall, IL) 13 June 1924, p. 10
Family Members
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Ernest Marion Carpenter
1890–1940
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Jesse Elmer Carpenter
1893–1893
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Grace Lorene Carpenter
1895–1977
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Frances Verena Carpenter Miller
1895–1985
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Grace Lorene Carpenter Higginbotham
1896–1977
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Clara Ellen Carpenter Williams
1899–1973
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Herman William Carpenter
1902–1990
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Rev Carl Clifford Carpenter
1905–1998
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Bonnie Marie Carpenter Sanders
1909–1994
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Harry Harold Carpenter
1915–2001
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