Parallel Anthology Track 3

 Track 3: Clarence Ashley - The House Carpenter   Columbia 15654; Recorded in Atlanta, Georgia 14.4.1930

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www.78discography.com does not assign authorship, nor does either Anthology booklet.

The Roud Folksong Index classes this song as a version of Roud 14 or Child 243.

Collected versions of this song date back to at least 1889 [1] meaning that this composition can reasonably be treated as public domain.

Alternative Versions

House Carpenter by Peggy Seeger    album released in 1955: Spotify
 
Liner notes make no claim to copyright for writing or arranging.

The House Carpenter by Lillie and Pete Steele    recorded in 1958 (according to discogs): Spotify

The House Carpenter by Mrs Texas Gladden    recorded in 1941 (according to RFSI): YouTube

House Carpenter by William Edens    recorded in 1960: Max Hunter Collection

House Carpenter by Mrs Doug "Ina" Harvey    recorded in 1958: Max Hunter Collection

House Carpenter by Allie Long Parker    recorded in 1958: Max Hunter Collection

The House Carpenter by  Lucy Quigley    recorded in 1958: Max Hunter Collection

The House Carpenter by Roxie Phillips    recorded in 1958: Max Hunter Collection