• Born: 3 Jan 1774, Redruth, Cornwall
• Christened: 6 Mar 1774, Redruth, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 22 Jun 1799, Illogan, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 11 Nov 1820, Illogan, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

Richard Carpenter of Carnbray died aged 47 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of Richard Carpenter of the Parish of Illogan in the County of Cornwall, Miner, written 13 Dec 1819, proved 25 Sep 1821. ²

(Names of family members shown in bold.)

Wills that his funeral charges and just debts be paid.

All the rest, residue and remainder of his leasehold premises, goods, effects, chattels, household furniture, monies and securities for money, he gives, devises and bequeaths to his wife Elizabeth Carpenter for her own use and enjoyment and to maintain their children Richard, John, Samuel, Elizabeth, Catherine, Ann and Mary, until they reach the age of 21 years or marry.

Constitutes and appoints his said wife the sole executrix of his last will and testament.

Appoints his brother-in-law Matthew Rogers and his brother John Carpenter guardians over his children in case his wife die or remarry.

(his mark)

Witnesses: John Honey, Henry Rogers

  Marriage Information:

Richard married Elizabeth LUKE, daughter of Richard LUKE and Jane LOVE, on 22 Jun 1799 in Illogan, Cornwall. (Elizabeth LUKE was born on 9 Aug 1776 in Camborne, Cornwall, christened on 8 Sep 1776 in Camborne, Cornwall and died on 21 Mar 1863 in Carnbrea, Illogan, Cornwall.)

  Marriage Notes:

Richard Carpinter, miner, and Elizabeth Rogers, widow

Witnesses: Henry Rogers, John Willoughby