Charles F. Carpentier

Charles Francis Carpentier (September 19, 1896 – April 3, 1964) was an American businessman and politician.[1]

Charles F. Carpentier
Illinois Secretary of State
In office
1953–1964
Preceded byEdward J. Barrett
Succeeded byWilliam H. Chamberlain
Member of the Illinois Senate
Mayor of East Moline
Member of the East Moline City Council
Personal details
Born(1896-09-19)September 19, 1896
Moline, Illinois
DiedApril 3, 1964(1964-04-03) (aged 67)
Springfield, Illinois
Political partyRepublican

Biography

Carpentier was born in Moline, Illinois, on September 19, 1896.[1]

Carpentier was in the United States Army during World War I. He went to St. Ambrose University. With his brother, he owned and operated movie theaters and drive-in movie theaters in the Quad Cities area. In 1924, he was elected to East Moline city council. In 1929, he was elected mayor of East Moline. In 1938, he was elected to the Illinois State Senate as a Republican. Then, in 1952, he was elected Illinois secretary of state, a post he held until his death in 1964.

While running for governor of Illinois in the state's 1964 gubernatorial election, Carpentier suffered a heart attack and withdrew from the race.[2] Carpentier died on April 3, 1964, in Springfield, Illinois, of a heart attack.[1]

Legacy

Carpentier's son, Donald D. Carpentier, was also in the Illinois General Assembly.[3][4]

References
  1. "C. F. Carpentier, Legislator, Dies". The New York Times. April 4, 1964.
  2. "CARPENTIER QUITS RACE IN ILLINOIS; G.O.P. Leader in Governor's Contest Has Heart Attack". The New York Times. January 22, 1964. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  3. Illinois Blue Book 1963-1964, Biographical Sketch of Charles F. Carpentier, pg. 76
  4. "Charles Carpentier Dies. Suffers New Heart Attack In Hospital". Chicago Tribune. April 3, 1964. p. 1.


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