Historical Profile
Matthew Carpenter is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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 from March 1869 to February 1881, during the 41st–46th 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: February 24, 1881
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 18, 1879 41st–46th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
- Mar 18, 1879 – Feb 24, 1881 46th Congress 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