Levi D. Carpenter

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Levi D. Carpenter (born August 21, 1802 in Waterville , New York , † October 27, 1856 ibid) was an American lawyer and politician . In 1844 and 1845 he represented New York State in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Levi D. Carpenter was born in Oneida County about ten years before the outbreak of the British-American War . He attended public schools. Then he studied law . After receiving his license to practice law, he began practicing in Waterville. In 1835 he was the supervisor of Sangerfield . Politically, he belonged to the Democratic Party .

Carpenter was elected to the 28th Congress in a by-election in the 20th  constituency of New York to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Samuel Beardsley . His term began on November 5, 1844. He renounced re-election bid in 1844, he retired after the March 3, 1845 from the Congress of.

After his time in Congress, he resumed his practice as a lawyer in Waterville. He died there on October 27, 1856 and was buried in the city cemetery.

Web links

  • Levi D. Carpenter in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
personal data
SURNAME Carpenter, Levi D.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American lawyer and politician
DATE OF BIRTH August 21, 1802
PLACE OF BIRTH Waterville , New York
DATE OF DEATH October 27, 1856
Place of death Waterville, New York