Myers-Snell Family

He had two sons named John. Not uncommon in those days. Later it usually happened when one of the same name died before the birth of the other. The child John shown in the chart here with no birth date later became Bishop of Worcester and diedin 1476.[]

John Carpenter, Sr. was a man of some note.
Hisparents were Richard and &Christina Carpenter.
HISTORY: From Family History News 1988 as transcribed from "Carpenter Memorial" by Amos B. Carpenter 18; summary:
This John Carpenter was a close friend of John Carpenter, Town Clerk of London as they were associated in the management of many public trusts. He was a man of some note furing his lifetime.
This John Carpenter had been a fellow student (Oxford?) where he established fellowships and scholarships at Oxford.
In 1437 John had been Provost of Oriel College in Oxford. In 1437 he was Chancellor of the University, where he established fellowships and scholarships.
Although not raised to Episcopal dignity until after the death of his close friend, John Carpenter, Town Clerk who died in 1442, was appointed by him, along with his blood brothers, as one of the advisors and coadjuters of the executors of theTown Clerk's extensive will.
In 1441 the King Henry III granted the Manor of Thebaudes on Threadneedle Street, in the village of Cheshunt, county of Hertford (with appurtenances) <for Hospital of St Anthony> to (1) John Carpenter, Master of St. AnthonyHospital/London--(this John Carpenter); (2) John Somerset, Chancellor of Kings Exchequer; and (3) John Carpenter, Jr., citizen of London (possibly son of either John--Town Clerk or this John Carpenter). A short time later, the king grant3edprivileges and exceptions to accompany the manor grant. (It would appear that John Carpenter, Jr., was at one time connected with hit as one of the members or officers.)
In 1444 John Carpenter was appointed Bishop of Worcester and filled that See until his death in 1476. He was buried in Westbury upon Trim-near Bristol-in England. An alter monument (a skeleton on a coffin) was erected to his memory.
He was a great benefactor to the Cathedral Church and Diocese of Worcester, as well as to the University of Oxford for which he established a fellowship and several scholarships, showing himself to be a great promoter and encourager of leaning.
John Carpenter Senior married (c.1396?) and had at least one child: John Carpenter Junior b. 1410 in Homme, Eng. REFERENCES:
CARPENTER MEMORIAL by Amos B. Carpenter, 1896, p.
FAMILY HISTORY NEWS 1988
REHOBOTH CARPENTER HISTORY by Amos B. Carpenter 1898, P.
SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART -(CARPENTER)./

Man of Some Note
close friend of John Carpenter,Town Clerk.

Known as John Carpenter,Sr., was, with brother Robert, an executor of
estate of brother John, Jr., who had been Town Clerk of London, and had left a
bequest which led to the founding of the City of London School.
Sources: ANCESTRAL LINES p99.

"the elder of London; children John, who later became Bishop of Worcester and
died in 1476; Margery, and John of london. It was not then uncommon for two
brothers to be named alike" from Helen Carpenter Burns corres. 1990
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HISTORY:
From Family History News 1988 as transcribed from "Carpenter Memorial" by Amos B. Carpenter, 1896; Summary;
This John Carpenter was a close friend of John Carpenter, Town Clerk of London as they were associated in teh management of many public trusts. he was a man of somenote during his lifetime.
This John Carpenter had been a fellow student (Oxford?) and intimate friend of Prince Henry, who subsequently ascended the throne as King Henry V.
In 1437 John had been Provost of Oriel College in Oxford. in 1437 he was Chancellor of the University (Oxford?), where he established felelowships and scholarships at Oxford.
Although not raised to Ep[iscopal dignity unti lafter the death of his close friend, John Carpenter, Town Clerk who died in 1442, was appointed by him, along with his blood brothers, as one of the advisors and coadjuters of the executors of theTown Clerk's extensive will.
In 1441 the King Henry III granted the Manor of Thebaudes on Threadneedle Street, in the village of Cheshunt, county of Hertford *with appurtenances)<for Hospital of St. Anthony> to (1) John Carpenter, Master of St. Anthony Hispital,London--(this John Carpenter); (2) John Somerset, Chancellor of Kings Exchequer; and (3) John Carpenter, Jr., citizen of London (possibly son of either John-Town Clerk or this John Carpenter's son). A short time later, the King grantedprivileges and exceptions to accompany the manor grant. (It would appear that John Carpenter, Jr., was at one time connected with it as one of the members or officers.)
In 1444 John Carpenter was appointed Bishop of Worcester and filled that See until his death in 1476. He was buried in Westbury upon Trim, near Bristol, in England. An alter monument (a skeleton on a coffin) was erected to his memory.
He was a great benefactor to the Cathedral Church and Diocese of Worcester, as well as to the Unviersity of Oxford for which he established a fellowship and several scholarshsips, showing himself to be a great promoter and encourager of learning.

REFERENCES:
FAMILY HISTORY NEWS by marjorie Thatcher-Speer 1988, from
CARPENTER MEMORIAL by Amos B. Carpenter, 1896.
REHOBOTH CARPENTER HISTORY by Amos B. Carpenter 1898
SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART - Carpenter. /