Verna Marie Carpenter was the second child of Anna Dixon and Phillip Steven Carpenter. He was born 20 Aug, 1912 at Galvez, Ascension Parish, La. Verna married William Thomas "Billy" Shinn, date and place unknown. He was born 22 Sep, 1916 at Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La. William's parents were Thomas J. and Lorence Shinn. The date of Verna Marie's death is unavailable. William Thomas died 01 July, 1999 at Franklin and is buried in Franklin Cemetery, St. Mary Parish, La.

Verna Marie and William Thomas' children are:

Margaret Shinn	Born:	Dec, 1940		Living
Elizabeth Shinn	Born:	Mar, 1947		Living