Mrs. Lucy J. Whitcomb Carpenter of Swanzey, NH from New Hampshire Women (1895)

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Source: New Hampshire Women: A Collection of Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Daughters 
and Residents of the Granite State, Who are Worthy Representatives of their Sex in the Various 
Walks and Conditions of Life, The New Hampshire Publishing Co., Concord, NH, 1895, page 183

THE Whitcomb family is one of the most notable in the history of southwestern New Hampshire, has 
figured conspicuously in the civil and military history of the state, and has been especially .
prominent in the old town of Swanzey. A worthy representative of this family is Lucy J. Whitcomb
Carpenter, daughter of Col. Carter Whitcomb, born during his temporary residence at Saxton's 
River, Vt., March 9, 1834, but removing to his native town of Swanzey two years later, where she
has ever since resided. She was educated at Mount Caesar Seminary, in Swanzey, under the 
instruction of Prof. Joseph C. Barrett, and Rev. S. H. McCollister, D. D. June 14, 1864, she was
united in marriage with George Carpenter, of Swanzey, since prominent in political circles in 
the state as a leader of the Greenback and Labor party organizations. Soon after the Chautauqua
literary and scientific course of study was instituted both Mrs. Carpenter and her husband took
up the course and were members of the Ashuelot C. L. S. C. for eight years, graduating with many 
seals attached to their diplomas. Subsequently they pursued the University course of study in 
the People's College, under able professors. Mrs. Carpenter has fine literary ability and poetic
talent. She was a leading spirit in the organization of the Mount Caesar Library Association, 
which occupies the old seminary building, purchased and donated to the association by Mr.
Carpenter. She is an active member of the order of Patrons of Husbandry, has held various 
offices in Golden Rod Grange of Swanzey, and served efficiently as lecturer of Cheshire County 
Pomona Grange. She is an interested member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, claiming 
eligibility from her illustrious great grandfather, Col. Jonathan Whitcomb, who fought at 
Lexington and Bunker Hill. Her kindly greeting and gracious manner add a charm to the generous 
hospitality of "Valley View," their pleasant farm home on the slope of Mount Caesar, overlooking
Swanzey Plain.