Laura Maryland CARPENTER

7 June 1845–12 May 1867 (Age 21)
St. Mary's, Maryland, United States

The Life of Laura Maryland

When Laura Maryland CARPENTER was born on 7 June 1845, in St. Mary's, Maryland, United States, her father, George Alexander Carpenter, was 53 and her mother, Eleanor Hayden, was 43. She lived in St. Marys City, St. Mary's, Maryland, United States in 1850. She died on 12 May 1867, at the age of 21.

Photos & Memories (0)

Photos & Memories

Do you know this person? Do you have a story about her you would like to share? Sign in or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

George Alexander Carpenter
1792–1852
Eleanor Hayden
1801–1879
Susan Rebecca Carpenter
1823–1863
John Edward Carpenter
1825–1892
Norman E CARPENTER
1826–
Mary Eilza Carpenter
1827–1899
Samuel Parish Carpenter
1828–1836
George Henning Carpenter
1830–1896
Joseph CARPENTER
1832–1853
Thomas Benjamin CARPENTER
1835–1847
Charles Lewis CARPENTER
1836–1864
Nathaniel Evans Carpenter
1838–1899
James Walter Carpenter
1840–1898
Jane E. Carpenter
1842–
Francis Asbury Carpenter Sr.
1844–1897
Laura Maryland CARPENTER
1845–1867
Thomas Lemmon Carpenter
1847–1904

Parents and Siblings

siblings

(15)

+10 More Children

World Events (5)

1846

Age 1

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1863

Age 18

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

Age 18

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

Name Meaning

1 English: occupational name for a worker in wood, Norman French carpentier (from Late Latin carpentarius ‘cartwright’).2 Translation of German Zimmermann , French Charpentier , Italian Carpentieri , or cognates and equivalents in various other languages.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Sources (2)

  • Laura M S Carpenter in household of George A Carpenter, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Laura Carpenter in household of Eleanor Carpenter, "United States Census, 1860"

Find more of your family story

As a non-profit, we offer free help to anyone looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a free account
Share this with your family and friends.