(XVII) Curtis. son of David Carpenter, was born in Allegany county in 1828 and came with the family to Victor, Ontario county, in 1839. He had a common school education and learned the trade of decorator and painter. In religion he was a member of the Society of Friends. He was active in town affairs, an influential Republican in politics and for two terms filled the office of collector of taxes of Victor. He married Minerva Payne, born at Farmington, December 28, 1832, and now (1910) (1911) living at Farmington, daughter of Calvin Payne. Mr. Carpenter died May 6, 1894. Child, Frank H.
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CENSUS: 1850 US Census – Curtis is listed twice. Once with parents – see father’s notes. Second where he is working – See next – See Image: RIN 142913 Curtis Carpenter 1850.jpg
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Curtis Carpenter
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: West Bloomfield, Ontario, New York
Gender: Male
Family Number: 147
Household Members: Name Age
David S Higgins 37
Sarah M Higgins 30
Robert D Higgins 8
Frank H Higgins 5
Curtis Carpenter 22
Alvin E Gundlison 41
Mary Oneal 18
Chas Clark 40
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: West Bloomfield, Ontario, New York; Roll: M432_571; Page: 110B; Image: 224.
MARRIAGE: abt 1852 – NEED
CENSUS: 1855 New York State Census
Name Curtis Carpenter
Age 27
Birth Date abt 1828 [abt 1828]
Residence Date 1855
Residence Place Farmington, New York, USA
Relation to Head Head
Line Number 43
Sheet Number 28
Household Members (Name) Age
Curtis Carpenter 27
Minerva Carpenter 21
Frank H Carpenter 2
Source
Source Citation
New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
Source Information
Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., State Census, 1855 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Census of the state of New York, for 1855. Microfilm. Various County Clerk Offices, New York.
CENSUS: 1860 US Census – See image: RIN 142913 Curtis Carpenter 1860.jpg
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Curtis Carpenter
Age in 1860: 32
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Farmington, Ontario, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: Nortons Mills
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Curtis Carpenter 32
Minerva Carpenter 28
Francis Carpenter 6
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Farmington, Ontario, New York; Roll: M653_832; Page: 740; Image: 98; Family History Library Film: 803832.
CENSUS: 1860 NY State Census
New York Census, 1790-1890
Name: Curtis Carpenter
State: NY
County: Ontario County
Township: Farmington
Year: 1860
Record Type: Federal Population Schedule
Page: 740
Database: NY 1860 Federal Census Index
Source Information:
Jackson, Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems, comp.. New York Census, 1790-1890 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.
Original data: Compiled and digitized by Mr. Jackson and AIS from microfilmed schedules of the U.S. Federal Decennial Census, territorial/state censuses, and/or census substitutes.
DRAFT: 1863 – image <—- CAUTION See NOTE below.
Name Cartis Carpenter
Race White
Age 36
Birth Year abt 1827 [abt 1827]
Birth Place New York
Residence Date 1 Jul 1863
Residence Place León, New York, USA
Congressional District 31st
Class 2
Series Number Nm-65, Entry 172
Description Class 2, A-Z, Volume 3 of 3
Source
Source Citation
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 3 of 3
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data:
Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865. NM-65, entry 172, 620 volumes. NAID: 4213514. Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. The National Archives in Washington D.C.
NOTE:
Why would a person in Farmington travel some 125 miles to Leon in Cattarugus County to register for the DRAFT?
Then go back to Farmington?
The image shows a Curtis Carpenter age 36, a Farmer born in New York. It is likely a different Curtis Carpenter.
CENSUS: 1865 New York State Census
Name Curtice Carpenter
Gender Male
Relation to Head Head
Birth Year abt 1828
[abt 1828]
Residence Age 37
Residence Year 1865
Residence Place Farmington, Ontario, New York, USA
Line Number 25
Page number 11
House Number 81
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Curtice Carpenter 37 Head
Minerva Carpenter 32 Wife
Source Citation
New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865
Source Information
Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., State Census, 1865 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Original data: Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
CENSUS: 1870 US Census – Same person as Curtis? – Wife and child the same. – See image: RIN 142913 Curtis Carpenter 1870.jpg
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Carpenter
Age in 1870: 42
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Farmington, Ontario, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Farmington
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Peter Carpenter 42
Minerva Carpenter 37
Francis Carpenter 17
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Farmington, Ontario, New York; Roll: M593_1065; Page: 160A; Image: 324; Family History Library Film: 552564.
CENSUS: 1875 New York State Census
Name Curtis Carpenter
Gender Male
Relation to Head Head
Residence Age 47
Birth Date abt 1828 [abt 1828]
Residence Date 1875
Residence Place Farmington, Ontario, New York, USA
Election District Farmington
Household Number 401
Line Number 21
Sheet Number 44
Household Members (Name) Age
Curtis Carpenter 47
Minerva Carpenter 42
Frank H Carpenter 22
Source
Source Citation
New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
Source Information
Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., State Census, 1875 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
CENSUS: 1880 US Census – See image: RIN 142913 Curtis Carpenter 1880.jpg
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Curtis Carpenter
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Farmington, Ontario, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Minerva Carpenter
Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Shoe Maker
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Curtis Carpenter 52
Minerva Carpenter 47
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Farmington, Ontario, New York; Roll: 908; Family History Film: 1254908; Page: 150A; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 0676.
CENSUS: 1890 US Census – burned
CENSUS: 1892 New York State Census
Name Curtis Carpenter
Birth Year abt 1829 [abt 1829]
Birth Place United States
Age 63
Gender Male
Residence Place Farmington, Ontario
Election District 01
Source Information
Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., State Census, 1892 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: 1892 New York State Census. New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. New York State Library, Albany, NY.
DEATH: image
Name Curtis Carpenter
Death Date 6 May 1894
Death Place Farmington, New York, USA
Certificate Number 19283
Source
Source Citation
New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
Source Information
Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
Original data: NY State Death Index, New York Department of Health, Albany, NY.
CENSUS: 1900 US Census – deceased – see wife's notes
GRAVE: images plus obit
Curtis Carpenter
Birth: 18 May 1828 Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
Death: 6 May 1894 (aged 65) Farmington, Ontario County, New York, USA
Burial: Boughton Hill Cemetery, Victor, Ontario County, New York, USA
Plot: Old Ground, Section D, Row 3, lot 15, gr. 1
Memorial #: 13768667
Family Members
Spouse
Minerva Payne Carpenter 1832-1912
Children
Frank Herbert Carpenter 1852-1918
Maintained by: Janice Klafehn (46786078)
Originally Created by: Terrie Dryer (46589814)
Added: 2006-03-28T17:23:24.000Z
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13768667/curtis-carpenter
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13768667/curtis-carpenter: accessed February 2, 2026), memorial page for Curtis Carpenter (18 May 1828–6 May 1894), Find a Grave Memorial ID 13768667, citing Boughton Hill Cemetery, Victor, Ontario County, New York, USA; Maintained by Janice Klafehn (contributor 46786078).
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