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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.

Served With

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