Obituary (Unknown Des Moines, Iowa paper) WILLIAM LYTLE CARPENTER
Another veteran of America's great was passed from earth-life on Sunday last at 3:00 o'clock p.m. It was then that William Lytle Carpenter, an honored citizen of the city and state entered upon rest. Mr Carpenter was born near Salem,Columbiana county, Ohio, October 5, 1841.
In 1844, the family removed to Pittsburg, Pa. Ten years later they came to Dubuque count6y, Iowa, and settled on a farm near Dyersville. In 1862, young Carpenter became a member of Company G, Thirty-second Iowa volunteers, then being prepared for service at Dubuque. In 1863, he was made second lieutenant, and in the following year adjutant. He took part in actions at Vicksburg and Pleasant Hill, was in the Red river expedition, the battle of Nashville., August 25, 1865, he was musttered out of the service with his regiment.
Meantime, the family had removed to a farm in Black Hawk county, near Waterloo.
In 1866, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage at Dubuque with Miss Stella Dickerson. He then located on a farm, also in Black Hawk county, which was the family home until 1878. In 1875, Mr Carpenter became secretary of the Iowa State Grange. After bringing his family to this city, he became a partner with the late John H. Givin in the manufacture of plows and farm implements. Later he became connected with the Farmer's Protective League in the manufacture of barbed wire in which capacity he conducted a much prolonged contest with Washburn-Moen company, that claimed a patent-right on the making of those goods. This noted case, it will be remembered, was handled through the courts by Hon. Albert B. Cummins successfully.
In 1886, Mr Carpenter was the choice of his political friends for congresss: but the dominance of the other party in the district was too great for even so good a man as he to overcome it.
In 1888, Mr. Carpenter was elected mayor of this city, and gave a satisfactory administration.
In 1890, Governor Boles appointed him custodian of the state house, suceeding Gen. Ed Wright, also, curiously enough, a native of the same Ohio county. Here also he gave satisfaction during the four years of his incumbency.
About ten years ago, Mr. Carpenter retired from business activities. June 4, 1904, Mrs. Carpenter went the way of all the earth, their nine children surviving her.
In 1912, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage with Miss Esther Pearson, who survives him, as do eight of his nine children: Messrs. Wm. M. Tenday, Idaho; James S., Edward S.,Hamilton and Don of Indianola; and Mesdames F.G. Ainley, of Monrovia, Cal.: and H.B. Keck, of Chicago. Two brothers also remain, Messrs D.B. of Alta, Buena Vista County; and J.S. of Long Beach, Cal. Mr. George E. Carpenter, his third son, passed from earth last December.
Mr. Carpenter was a long time member of Wesley church, where, as everywhere else, he was most useful and highly respected.
He was not long indisposed, but the prospect that he must soon lose the home where he had fondly hoped to spend the last days on earth had a depressing effect on him; terminating as it happened on that last wish being gratified, though sadly enough. The funeral is held this afternoon at Westly church.
He was the senior surviving ex-mayor of the city, and the last of those of Des Moines of 1857-1890. It is to the city's credit that the name of William L. Carpenter appears on the roll of its chief magistrates.
Civil War Vet, Adjutant Co. G. 32nd Iowa Vol.
Mayor of Des Moines 1888-1890
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in same lot:
John Bartholomew, Anna Stella Gilcrest Carpenter, Florence L.Bemis Carpenter, George E.Carpenter, James Sansom Carpenter, Estella C.Dickerson Carpenter, William Lytle Carpenter, McKendree J.Dickerson, Robert John Hindle, Sarah Mershon, Frederick Porter
Another veteran of America's great was passed from earth-life on Sunday last at 3:00 o'clock p.m. It was then that William Lytle Carpenter, an honored citizen of the city and state entered upon rest. Mr Carpenter was born near Salem,Columbiana county, Ohio, October 5, 1841.
In 1844, the family removed to Pittsburg, Pa. Ten years later they came to Dubuque count6y, Iowa, and settled on a farm near Dyersville. In 1862, young Carpenter became a member of Company G, Thirty-second Iowa volunteers, then being prepared for service at Dubuque. In 1863, he was made second lieutenant, and in the following year adjutant. He took part in actions at Vicksburg and Pleasant Hill, was in the Red river expedition, the battle of Nashville., August 25, 1865, he was musttered out of the service with his regiment.
Meantime, the family had removed to a farm in Black Hawk county, near Waterloo.
In 1866, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage at Dubuque with Miss Stella Dickerson. He then located on a farm, also in Black Hawk county, which was the family home until 1878. In 1875, Mr Carpenter became secretary of the Iowa State Grange. After bringing his family to this city, he became a partner with the late John H. Givin in the manufacture of plows and farm implements. Later he became connected with the Farmer's Protective League in the manufacture of barbed wire in which capacity he conducted a much prolonged contest with Washburn-Moen company, that claimed a patent-right on the making of those goods. This noted case, it will be remembered, was handled through the courts by Hon. Albert B. Cummins successfully.
In 1886, Mr Carpenter was the choice of his political friends for congresss: but the dominance of the other party in the district was too great for even so good a man as he to overcome it.
In 1888, Mr. Carpenter was elected mayor of this city, and gave a satisfactory administration.
In 1890, Governor Boles appointed him custodian of the state house, suceeding Gen. Ed Wright, also, curiously enough, a native of the same Ohio county. Here also he gave satisfaction during the four years of his incumbency.
About ten years ago, Mr. Carpenter retired from business activities. June 4, 1904, Mrs. Carpenter went the way of all the earth, their nine children surviving her.
In 1912, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage with Miss Esther Pearson, who survives him, as do eight of his nine children: Messrs. Wm. M. Tenday, Idaho; James S., Edward S.,Hamilton and Don of Indianola; and Mesdames F.G. Ainley, of Monrovia, Cal.: and H.B. Keck, of Chicago. Two brothers also remain, Messrs D.B. of Alta, Buena Vista County; and J.S. of Long Beach, Cal. Mr. George E. Carpenter, his third son, passed from earth last December.
Mr. Carpenter was a long time member of Wesley church, where, as everywhere else, he was most useful and highly respected.
He was not long indisposed, but the prospect that he must soon lose the home where he had fondly hoped to spend the last days on earth had a depressing effect on him; terminating as it happened on that last wish being gratified, though sadly enough. The funeral is held this afternoon at Westly church.
He was the senior surviving ex-mayor of the city, and the last of those of Des Moines of 1857-1890. It is to the city's credit that the name of William L. Carpenter appears on the roll of its chief magistrates.
Civil War Vet, Adjutant Co. G. 32nd Iowa Vol.
Mayor of Des Moines 1888-1890
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in same lot:
John Bartholomew, Anna Stella Gilcrest Carpenter, Florence L.Bemis Carpenter, George E.Carpenter, James Sansom Carpenter, Estella C.Dickerson Carpenter, William Lytle Carpenter, McKendree J.Dickerson, Robert John Hindle, Sarah Mershon, Frederick Porter
Obituary (Unknown Des Moines, Iowa paper) WILLIAM LYTLE CARPENTER
Another veteran of America's great was passed from earth-life on Sunday last at 3:00 o'clock p.m. It was then that William Lytle Carpenter, an honored citizen of the city and state entered upon rest. Mr Carpenter was born near Salem,Columbiana county, Ohio, October 5, 1841.
In 1844, the family removed to Pittsburg, Pa. Ten years later they came to Dubuque count6y, Iowa, and settled on a farm near Dyersville. In 1862, young Carpenter became a member of Company G, Thirty-second Iowa volunteers, then being prepared for service at Dubuque. In 1863, he was made second lieutenant, and in the following year adjutant. He took part in actions at Vicksburg and Pleasant Hill, was in the Red river expedition, the battle of Nashville., August 25, 1865, he was musttered out of the service with his regiment.
Meantime, the family had removed to a farm in Black Hawk county, near Waterloo.
In 1866, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage at Dubuque with Miss Stella Dickerson. He then located on a farm, also in Black Hawk county, which was the family home until 1878. In 1875, Mr Carpenter became secretary of the Iowa State Grange. After bringing his family to this city, he became a partner with the late John H. Givin in the manufacture of plows and farm implements. Later he became connected with the Farmer's Protective League in the manufacture of barbed wire in which capacity he conducted a much prolonged contest with Washburn-Moen company, that claimed a patent-right on the making of those goods. This noted case, it will be remembered, was handled through the courts by Hon. Albert B. Cummins successfully.
In 1886, Mr Carpenter was the choice of his political friends for congresss: but the dominance of the other party in the district was too great for even so good a man as he to overcome it.
In 1888, Mr. Carpenter was elected mayor of this city, and gave a satisfactory administration.
In 1890, Governor Boles appointed him custodian of the state house, suceeding Gen. Ed Wright, also, curiously enough, a native of the same Ohio county. Here also he gave satisfaction during the four years of his incumbency.
About ten years ago, Mr. Carpenter retired from business activities. June 4, 1904, Mrs. Carpenter went the way of all the earth, their nine children surviving her.
In 1912, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage with Miss Esther Pearson, who survives him, as do eight of his nine children: Messrs. Wm. M. Tenday, Idaho; James S., Edward S.,Hamilton and Don of Indianola; and Mesdames F.G. Ainley, of Monrovia, Cal.: and H.B. Keck, of Chicago. Two brothers also remain, Messrs D.B. of Alta, Buena Vista County; and J.S. of Long Beach, Cal. Mr. George E. Carpenter, his third son, passed from earth last December.
Mr. Carpenter was a long time member of Wesley church, where, as everywhere else, he was most useful and highly respected.
He was not long indisposed, but the prospect that he must soon lose the home where he had fondly hoped to spend the last days on earth had a depressing effect on him; terminating as it happened on that last wish being gratified, though sadly enough. The funeral is held this afternoon at Westly church.
He was the senior surviving ex-mayor of the city, and the last of those of Des Moines of 1857-1890. It is to the city's credit that the name of William L. Carpenter appears on the roll of its chief magistrates.
Civil War Vet, Adjutant Co. G. 32nd Iowa Vol.
Mayor of Des Moines 1888-1890
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in same lot:
John Bartholomew, Anna Stella Gilcrest Carpenter, Florence L.Bemis Carpenter, George E.Carpenter, James Sansom Carpenter, Estella C.Dickerson Carpenter, William Lytle Carpenter, McKendree J.Dickerson, Robert John Hindle, Sarah Mershon, Frederick Porter
Another veteran of America's great was passed from earth-life on Sunday last at 3:00 o'clock p.m. It was then that William Lytle Carpenter, an honored citizen of the city and state entered upon rest. Mr Carpenter was born near Salem,Columbiana county, Ohio, October 5, 1841.
In 1844, the family removed to Pittsburg, Pa. Ten years later they came to Dubuque count6y, Iowa, and settled on a farm near Dyersville. In 1862, young Carpenter became a member of Company G, Thirty-second Iowa volunteers, then being prepared for service at Dubuque. In 1863, he was made second lieutenant, and in the following year adjutant. He took part in actions at Vicksburg and Pleasant Hill, was in the Red river expedition, the battle of Nashville., August 25, 1865, he was musttered out of the service with his regiment.
Meantime, the family had removed to a farm in Black Hawk county, near Waterloo.
In 1866, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage at Dubuque with Miss Stella Dickerson. He then located on a farm, also in Black Hawk county, which was the family home until 1878. In 1875, Mr Carpenter became secretary of the Iowa State Grange. After bringing his family to this city, he became a partner with the late John H. Givin in the manufacture of plows and farm implements. Later he became connected with the Farmer's Protective League in the manufacture of barbed wire in which capacity he conducted a much prolonged contest with Washburn-Moen company, that claimed a patent-right on the making of those goods. This noted case, it will be remembered, was handled through the courts by Hon. Albert B. Cummins successfully.
In 1886, Mr Carpenter was the choice of his political friends for congresss: but the dominance of the other party in the district was too great for even so good a man as he to overcome it.
In 1888, Mr. Carpenter was elected mayor of this city, and gave a satisfactory administration.
In 1890, Governor Boles appointed him custodian of the state house, suceeding Gen. Ed Wright, also, curiously enough, a native of the same Ohio county. Here also he gave satisfaction during the four years of his incumbency.
About ten years ago, Mr. Carpenter retired from business activities. June 4, 1904, Mrs. Carpenter went the way of all the earth, their nine children surviving her.
In 1912, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage with Miss Esther Pearson, who survives him, as do eight of his nine children: Messrs. Wm. M. Tenday, Idaho; James S., Edward S.,Hamilton and Don of Indianola; and Mesdames F.G. Ainley, of Monrovia, Cal.: and H.B. Keck, of Chicago. Two brothers also remain, Messrs D.B. of Alta, Buena Vista County; and J.S. of Long Beach, Cal. Mr. George E. Carpenter, his third son, passed from earth last December.
Mr. Carpenter was a long time member of Wesley church, where, as everywhere else, he was most useful and highly respected.
He was not long indisposed, but the prospect that he must soon lose the home where he had fondly hoped to spend the last days on earth had a depressing effect on him; terminating as it happened on that last wish being gratified, though sadly enough. The funeral is held this afternoon at Westly church.
He was the senior surviving ex-mayor of the city, and the last of those of Des Moines of 1857-1890. It is to the city's credit that the name of William L. Carpenter appears on the roll of its chief magistrates.
Civil War Vet, Adjutant Co. G. 32nd Iowa Vol.
Mayor of Des Moines 1888-1890
----------------------------
in same lot:
John Bartholomew, Anna Stella Gilcrest Carpenter, Florence L.Bemis Carpenter, George E.Carpenter, James Sansom Carpenter, Estella C.Dickerson Carpenter, William Lytle Carpenter, McKendree J.Dickerson, Robert John Hindle, Sarah Mershon, Frederick Porter
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