Gilbert Saltonstall Carpenter

Background

Carpenter, Gilbert Saltonstall was born on April 17, 1836 in Medina, Ohio, United States. Son of Judge James G. Carpenter.

Education

Graduate Western Reserve College, 1859. Admitted to Ohio bar, 1861.

Career

Entered army as Lieutenant, 19th Ohio volunteer infantry, 1861. 18th United States infantry, 1861-1866. Bvtd. captain for gallantry, battle Stone River.

Served in Indian campaigns.

Major 4th United States infantry. Lieutenant colonel 7th infantry.

Promoted brigadier general volumes for gallantry at El Caney, from September 21, 1898, to May 12, 1899. As colonel 18th infantry commanded at the battles of Jaro and Pavia, Island of Panay, Philippine Islands Was made brigadier general United States of America and retired January 1900.

Brigadier general United States Army, retired, January 1900.

Home: Montclair, New Jersey.

Achievements

• Gilbert Saltonstall Carpenter has been listed as a noteworthy military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Thacher Balch, March 1863.

Father:

Judge James G. Carpenter. Carpenter

Spouse:

Elizabeth Thacher Balch