This page gathers research guides, family records, and reference forms for the Carpenter family project. Use the links below to review source material, submit information, or explore the family tree.

Editorial for the Main Individual

For the Carpenter Family Project: Tree, and the Main Indiviudal, please use the Editorial for the Main Individual Guide.

April 20, 2026

Family Story Guide

There are two guides. One is a general guide if you're not a witness. The other guide, you are personally writing a family story as a witness. You were actually there when the event took place. As a witness, this story is considered as first hand evidence.

April 21, 2026

Family Story as Witness Guide

There are two guides. One is a general guide if you're not a witness. The other guide, you are personally writing a family story as a witness. You were actually there when the event took place. As a witness, this story is considered as first hand evidence.

April 21, 2026

Limited Personal Release Agreement (LPRA)

Use this form for living individuals and family permissions. Please complete the form in black ink and keep it current. This agreement allows the Carpenter Family Project to use personal information, photographs, and documents for approved family history publication and research. Please update your LPRA at least once each year, and check whether an existing form is already on file. For inquiries, use the postal mailing address listed on this website. Please do not use email for this process.

January 30, 2026

Family Group Sheet (FGS)

Use this National Genealogical Society Family Group Sheet (FGS) when submitting documents with the LPRA. You may complete the form electronically before saving it to your computer. Use one form per family unless additional space is needed. Other family group sheets, such as those from FamilySearch, are also acceptable. If you have a subscription to Family Tree Maker, you may also use it to generate a person report by selecting the Publish tab and then Person Reports.

January 21, 2026

Volunteer Agreement

We are looking for volunteers to help complete the Carpenter Family Project. Your contribution, however small, is welcome and appreciated. Thank you for considering this effort.

January 30, 2026

The Family’s Inspirational Historian

Original draft of the article, Branches of the Heart. This working document contains developing sections and the author's notes. The final published version is located under Projects - The Way.

January 30, 2026

Resources to
Descendants of Thomas Carpenter-124328

This record contains a substantial amount of information about the Carpenter family. The Carpenter Cousins Project and associated contributors have spent years gathering and organizing this family record for personal study and review.

March 10, 2026

Carpenter Family Tree

This is the accepted visual overview for the Genealogical History of the Carpenter Family. It is a working family tree and a useful starting point for tracing connections and family lines.

Original artwork by E. Clark, enhanced by J. Carpenter on 2020-07-02.

February 9, 2026