Matthew H. Carpenter
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| Matthew Hale Carpenter | |
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| United States Senator from Wisconsin |
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| In office March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | James R. Doolittle |
| Succeeded by | Angus Cameron |
| In office March 4, 1879 – February 24, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | Timothy O. Howe |
| Succeeded by | Angus Cameron |
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| Born | December 22, 1824 Moretown, Vermont |
| Died | February 24, 1881 (aged 56) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
Matthew Hale Carpenter (born Decatur Merritt Hammond Carpenter; December 22, 1824 – February 24, 1881), was a member of the Republican Party who served in the United States Senate for the state of Wisconsin from 1869–1875 and again from 1879–1881.
Carpenter was born in Moretown, Vermont. He served as District Attorney of Rock County, Wisconsin, from 1850 to 1854. He was originally a member of the Democratic Party until the start of the Civil War. While in the United States Senate, he served as the President pro tempore during the 43rd Congress. Carpenter died in Washington, D.C., while in office and was buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1][2]
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| United States Senate | ||
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| Preceded by James R. Doolittle |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Wisconsin 1869–1875 Served alongside: Timothy O. Howe |
Succeeded by Angus Cameron |
| Preceded by Timothy O. Howe |
United States Senator (Class 3) from Wisconsin 1879–1881 Served alongside: Angus Cameron |
Succeeded by Angus Cameron |
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| Preceded by Henry B. Anthony |
President pro tempore of the United States Senate March 12, 1873 – January 4, 1875 |
Succeeded by Henry B. Anthony |
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