Genealogical Notes of the Carpenter Family: Including the Autobiography, and Personal Reminiscences of Dr. Seymour D. Carpenter; Lieutenant Colonel, in the War for the Union (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Seymour D. Carpenter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267993064 ISBN 13: 9780267993062

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A family saga that ties Swiss roots to American history, told through careful genealogical notes and personal reminiscences.

This edition interweaves the Carpenter family story with the broader chapters of early America, including the Civil War and the country’s westward development.

The book presents a careful chronicle of generations, tracing origins in Bern and Wattenwyl to settlements across Pennsylvania and Ohio. It combines ancestral records with the author’s own experiences as a surgeon in the Civil War, offering context for how a single lineage reflects the larger American story.

• Genealogical research spanning centuries and regions in Europe and the United States
• Autobiographical accounts from Dr. Seymour D. Carpenter, a Civil War surgeon
• Touchpoints with key moments in American history, from colonial times to the 19th and early 20th centuries
• Family portraits, local histories, and the preservation of records for future generations

Ideal for readers of family history, local history, and Civil War reminiscences who want a grounded, document-driven narrative.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267993064
• ISBN 13: 9780267993062
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296