Background
Carpenter, William Leland was born on November 9, 1854 in Orion, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles K. and Jennette (Coryell) Carpenter.
Carpenter, William Leland was born on November 9, 1854 in Orion, Michigan, United States. Son of Charles K. and Jennette (Coryell) Carpenter.
Brother of Rolla Clinton and Louis George C. Bachelor of Science, Michigan State College, 1875. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1878, Doctor of Laws, 1913.
In practice, Detroit, 1878-1894. Judge Circuit Court, Wayne County, Michigan, 1894-1902. Justice Supreme Court, 1903-1908.
Resigned September 15, 1908, and resumed practice at Detroit.
Counsel for Butzel, Eaman, Long, Gust & Bills. Delaware Republican National Convention, 1912.
Temporary and permanent chairman Republican State Convention, Michigan, 1915.
Married Elizabeth C. Ferguson, October 15, 1885 (died 1927). Children: Lela (Mistress Frederick G. Buesser), Rolla L. (deceased).