Arthur P. Carpenter
Arthur P. Carpenter | |
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United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
In office February 14, 1914 – June 1, 1922 | |
Preceded by | Horace W. Bailey |
Succeeded by | Albert W. Harvey |
Judge of the Brattleboro, Vermont Municipal Court | |
In office 1923–1929 | |
Preceded by | Frank D. E. Stowe |
Succeeded by | Orrin B. Hughes |
Personal details | |
Born | Readsboro, Vermont, U.S. | March 30, 1867
Died | October 22, 1937 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 70)
Resting place | Arms Cemetery, Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Addie Laura Boynton (m. 1897-1937, his death) |
Education | Castleton Normal School Boston University |
Occupation | Attorney |
Arthur P. Carpenter (March 30, 1867 – October 22, 1937) was an American attorney and government official from Vermont. A Democrat, among the offices in which he served was United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1914-1922) and judge of the Brattleboro, Vermont municipal court (1923-1929).
Early life
[edit]Arthur Perry Carpenter was born in Readsboro, Vermont on March 30, 1867, the son of Solomon R. and Laura M. (née Bishop) Carpenter.[1] He was raised on his father's farm in Readsboro and attended the public schools.[1] In 1887, Carpenter graduated from Castleton Normal School, after which he taught school at several locations in the Readsboro area.[1] He attended a commercial course at Rochester Business University of Rochester, New York, from which he graduated in 1890.[1]
While working as a bookkeeper, Carpenter studied law with attorney Stephen T. Davenport of Brattleboro, Vermont.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1896, and began a practice in North Adams, Massachusetts in partnership with Cornelius A. Parker.[1] He received his LL.B. degree from Boston University School of Law in 1897.[1] One of Carpenter's law school classmates was David I. Walsh, with whom he remained friendly after their graduation.[2]
Start of career
[edit]Carpenter and Parker practiced together until 1900, when they dissolved their partnership.[1] Carpenter continued to practice in North Adams, and later opened a branch office in Readsboro.[1]
As a resident of Whitingham, Vermont, Carpenter served in local offices including school board member.[1] He served on the board of directors of the Berkshire County Cooperative Bank and was secretary of the Hoosac Valley Agricultural Society.[1] Carpenter was a member of the Masonic lodge in Jacksonville, Vermont and the Royal Arcanum’s Berkshire Council.[1]
In 1904, Carpenter sold his law practice and planned to move to Michigan.[3] He worked briefly as counsel for a corporation in Detroit before moving to Brattleboro, where he continued to practice law.[3][4] A Democrat during an era when Republicans controlled Vermont's government, Carpenter was an unsuccessful candidate for several offices in Windham County, including state's attorney.[5] In addition, he served for several years as chairman of the party in Brattleboro.[6]
Despite his party affiliation, for several years Carpenter served as Brattleboro's town agent and town attorney and a justice of the peace.[2][7] After becoming a resident of Brattleboro, Carpenter was active in the town's Order of Royal and Select Masters commandery and Knights Templar preceptory.[7]
United States Marshal
[edit]In February 1914, Carpenter was appointed U.S. Marshal for Vermont, succeeding Horace W. Bailey, who had died in January.[8] He served until June 1922 and was succeeded by Albert W. Harvey.[9] As marshal, one of Carpenter's first acts was to reappoint Frank H. Chapman as chief deputy marshal.[10] Chapman had served as chief deputy since 1901 and had held the post under Carpenter's two immediate predecessors.[10] He continued to serve until retiring in 1923.[11]
During World War I, Carpenter was involved in arrests of suspected German agents and sympathizers.[12] In addition, he enforced anti-immigration laws against individuals attempting to illegally cross the Canadian border.[13] Carpenter also arrested US service members who committed crimes in Vermont or were reported as absent without leave or having deserted.[14] After passage of the Eighteenth Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol, Carpenter arrested several individuals for selling hard cider and other alcoholic beverages.[15]
Later life
[edit]After his tenure as marshal ended, Carpenter resumed practicing law.[16] In 1923 he was appointed judge of Brattleboro's municipal court, succeeding Frank D. E. Stowe.[17] He was reappointed to successive two year terms and served until 1929, when he was succeeded by Orrin B. Hughes.[18] In 1936 he was a delegate to the Vermont Democratic Party's state convention.[19]
Death and burial
[edit]Carpenter died in Boston on October 22, 1937.[20] He received Masonic funeral rites at a memorial service in Brattleboro.[21] Carpenter was buried at Arms Cemetery in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.[21]
Family
[edit]In 1897, Carpenter married Addie Laura Boynton (1875-1959).[1][22] They were married until his death, and had no children.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Carleton.
- ^ a b "State's New United States Marshal".
- ^ a b "Whitingham: Arthur P. Carpenter".
- ^ "Local Notes and Gossip".
- ^ "Windham County Democrats".
- ^ "Representative Fight Was Warm".
- ^ a b "Carpenter Gets Marshalship".
- ^ "Carpenter for U.S. Marshal".
- ^ "Newly Appointed U.S. Marshal in Rutland".
- ^ a b "Frank H. Chapman Reappointed".
- ^ "Woman Deputy Marshal".
- ^ "Hold German Accused of Denouncing U.S.".
- ^ "Brattleboro Local: Arthur P. Carpenter".
- ^ "Pretended to be Military Police".
- ^ "Claim He Sold Hard Cider".
- ^ "Power Company Gets Verdict".
- ^ "A. P. Carpenter Vermont Judge".
- ^ "Orrin B. Hughes Is Appointed".
- ^ "Local Delegates in Barre Today".
- ^ "Brattleboro Judge Dead at Age of 70".
- ^ a b "Funeral Services Held for Judge Carpenter".
- ^ a b "Mrs. Arthur Carpenter".
Sources
[edit]Books
[edit]- Carleton, Hiram (1903). Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont. Vol. II. New York, NY: Lewis Publishing Company. p. 105 – via Internet Archive.
Newspapers
[edit]- "Whitingham: Arthur P. Carpenter". Vermont Phoenix. Brattleboro, VT. July 22, 1904. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Local Notes and Gossip: A. P. Carpenter". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. November 17, 1905. p. 5.
- "Representative Fight Was Warm". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. September 9, 1910. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Windham County Democrats". Barre Daily Times. Barre, VT. July 31, 1912. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Carpenter Gets Marshalship". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. February 12, 1914. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Carpenter for U.S. Marshal". St. Albans Messenger. St. Albans, VT. February 19, 1914. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Frank H. Chapman Reappointed". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. February 21, 1914. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- "State's New United States Marshal". St. Albans Messenger. St. Albans, VT. April 15, 1914. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Brattleboro Local: Arthur P. Carpenter". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. July 10, 1915. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hold German Accused of Denouncing U.S." The Boston Globe. Boston, MA. April 14, 1917. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Pretended to be Military Police". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. October 22, 1918. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Claim He Sold Hard Cider to Man Minus Leg". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. July 21, 1921. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Newly Appointed U.S. Marshal in Rutland". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. June 29, 1922. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Power Company Gets Verdict". Vermont Tribune. Ludlow, VT. October 20, 1922. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- "A. P. Carpenter Vermont Judge". North Adams Transcript. North Adams, MA. January 26, 1923. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Woman Deputy Marshal". The Landmark. White River Junction, VT. May 24, 1923. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Orrin B. Hughes Is Appointed Brattleboro Municipal Judge". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. March 16, 1929. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Local Delegates in Barre Today". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, VT. May 14, 1936. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Brattleboro Judge Dead at Age of 70". The Boston Globe. Boston, MA. October 23, 1937. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Funeral Services Held for Judge Carpenter". North Adams Transcript. North Adams, MA. October 25, 1937. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Mrs. Arthur Carpenter". Rutland Herald. Rutland, VT. September 26, 1959. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- 1867 births
- 1937 deaths
- People from Readsboro, Vermont
- People from Brattleboro, Vermont
- People from North Adams, Massachusetts
- Castleton State College alumni
- Boston University School of Law alumni
- Vermont Democrats
- Vermont lawyers
- Massachusetts lawyers
- Lawyers from Detroit
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- School board members in Vermont
- United States Marshals
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