Background
Carpenter, Matthew Hale was born on December 22, 1824 in Moretown, Vermont, United States. Son of Ira and Esther (Luce) Carpenter.
Carpenter, Matthew Hale was born on December 22, 1824 in Moretown, Vermont, United States. Son of Ira and Esther (Luce) Carpenter.
Attended United States Military Academy, 1843-1845.
Admitted to Vermont bar, 1847. Settled in Wisconsin, 1848. Judge advisory general Wisconsin, 1861.
Member United States Senate from Wisconsin, 1869-1875, 79-81.
Represented Secretary War Belknap in his impeachment trial. Represented Tilden at electoral commission’s inquiry into 1876 election.
Member United States Senate from Wisconsin, 1869-1875, 79-81.
Married Cardine Dillingham, 1855.