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Revision as of 14:36, 14 December 2022
Charles F. Carpentier | |
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| Illinois Secretary of State | |
| In office 1953–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Barrett |
| Succeeded by | William H. Chamberlain |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| Mayor of East Moline | |
| Member of the East Moline City Council | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1896 Moline, Illinois |
| Died | April 3, 1963 (aged 63) Springfield, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
Charles Francis Carpentier (September 19, 1896 – April 3, 1964) was an American businessman and politician.[1]
Biography
Born in Moline, Illinois on September 19, 1896.[1]
Carpentier served in the United States Army during World War I. He went to St. Ambrose University. Thogether his brother, he owned and operated movie theaters and drive-in movie theaters in the Quad Cities area. In 1924, Carpentier was elected to East Moline, Illinois' city council. In 1929 was elected mayor of East Moline. In 1938, Carpentier was elected to the Illinois State Senate as a Republican. Then, in 1952, Carpentier was elected Illinois Secretary of State and served until his death in 1964.
While running for governor of Illinois in the state's 1964 gubernatorial election, Carpentier suffered a heart attack. He withdrew from the race afterward.[2] Carpentier died on April 3, 1964, in Springfield, Illinois of a heart attack.[1]
Legacy
Carpentier's son Donald D. Carpentier also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c "C. F. Carpentier, Legislator, Dies". The New York Times. April 4, 1964.
- ^ "CARPENTIER QUITS RACE IN ILLINOIS; G.O.P. Leader in Governor's Contest Has Heart Attack (Published 1964)". The New York Times. 22 January 1964. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1963-1964, Biographical Sketch of Charles F. Carpentier, pg. 76
- ^ 'Charles Carpentier Dies. Suffers New Heart Attack In Hospital,' Chicago Tribune, April 3, 1964, Part 1, pg. 1, 5
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