Carpenter was born in
Waterville, New York on August 21, 1802, where he attended the public schools and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Waterville, New York. He was supervisor of the town of
Sangerfield, New York in 1835.
Congress Carpenter was elected as a
Democrat to the
28th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of
Samuel Beardsley and served from November 5, 1844, to March 3, 1845. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1844 to the
29th United States Congress.
Later career and death He resumed the practice of law in Waterville, New York and died there on October 27, 1856, and is interred in the City Cemetery. ==External links==