B. Platt Carpenter
American politician (1837–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Platt Carpenter (May 14, 1837 – December 24, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician from New York and Montana. He was governor of the Montana Territory from 1884 to 1885.
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B. Platt Carpenter | |
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6th Governor of the Montana Territory | |
In office December 16, 1884 – July 13, 1885 | |
Appointed by | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | John Schuyler Crosby |
Succeeded by | Samuel Thomas Hauser |
Chair of the New York Republican State Committee | |
In office 1881–1882 | |
Preceded by | Chester A. Arthur |
Succeeded by | James D. Warren |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 11th district | |
In office 1876–1877 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Ray |
Succeeded by | Stephen H. Wendover |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-05-14)May 14, 1837 Stanford, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 24, 1921(1921-12-24) (aged 84) Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Esther Thorn |
Profession | Attorney |
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