What party did Matthew Carpenter belong to?

Matthew Carpenter was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate.

When did Matthew Carpenter serve in the U.S. Senate?

Matthew Carpenter served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1869 to February 24, 1881, representing Wisconsin.

When did Matthew Carpenter die?

Matthew Carpenter died on February 24, 1881.

Historical Profile

Matthew Carpenter is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Matthew Carpenter

Former U.S. Senator for Wisconsin

Biography

Matthew Carpenter (died 1881) was an American politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1869 and 1881, between the 41st and 47th Congresses. Carpenter served as a Republican. Carpenter died in office on February 24, 1881.

Key Information

Full Name: Matthew Hale Carpenter
Died: February 24, 1881
Term Started: March 18, 1879
Term Ended: December 31, 1881
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 18, 1879 41st–46th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
Mar 18, 1879 – Dec 31, 1881 46th–47th Congresses Republican Wisconsin

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Wisconsin

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Carpenter's service:

Timothy Howe (WI) 1869–1879
Angus Cameron (WI) 1875–1881
Philetus Sawyer (WI) 1881