Prudence Chard

Brief Life History of Prudence

When Prudence Chard was born in 1708, in Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America, her father, Caleb Chard, was 48 and her mother, Eleanor Waters, was 32. She married Abial Carpenter in 1725, in Rehoboth, Bristol, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. She died in February 1753, in Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, at the age of 45.

Photos and Memories (2)

Do you know Prudence? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Abial Carpenter
1708–1786
Prudence Chard
1708–1753
Marriage: 1725
Amie Carpenter
1725–1803
Lois Carpenter
1727–
Sarah Carpenter
1729–1761
Abraham Carpenter
1739–1797
Abial Carpenter
1743–1801
Allen Carpenter
1749–1775
Mary Carpenter
1750–1835

Sources (9)

  • Prudence in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  • Prudence Carpenter in entry for Abraham Carpenter, "Rhode Island Town Deaths Index, 1639-1932"
  • Prudence in entry for Abraham Carpenter, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"

Parents and Siblings

Name Meaning

English (southwestern): habitational name from Chard or South Chard in Somerset, recorded in Domesday Book as Cerdren, possibly from Old English ceart ‘rough heathland’ + ærn ‘building, dwelling’. In some instances the surname may have arisen simply as a topographic name from ceart.

In some cases possibly also French: from a shortened form of the personal name Richardon, a pet form of Richard , or a habitational name from Chard in Creuse.

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.