Levi D. Carpenter
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Levi D. Carpenter was a United States Representative from New York
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Carpenter was born in Waterville, New York
on August 21, 1802, where he attended the public schools and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Waterville, New York. He was supervisor of the town of Sangerfield, New York
in 1835.
Carpenter was elected as a Democrat
to the 28th United States Congress
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Samuel Beardsley
and served from November 5, 1844 to March 3, 1845. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1844 to the 29th United States Congress
. He resumed the practice of law in Waterville, New York and died there on October 27, 1856 and is interred in the City Cemetery.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Carpenter was born in Waterville, New York
Waterville, New York
Waterville is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. According to the 2000 census, its population was 1,721.-Geography:Waterville is located at ....
on August 21, 1802, where he attended the public schools and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Waterville, New York. He was supervisor of the town of Sangerfield, New York
Sangerfield, New York
Sangerfield is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 2,610 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Jedediah Sanger, an early settler.The Town of Sangerfield is on the county's south border.-Geography:...
in 1835.
Carpenter was elected as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
to the 28th United States Congress
28th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:Following the 1840 United States Census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats . During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida .- Senate :*President: Vacant...
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Samuel Beardsley
Samuel Beardsley
Samuel Beardsley was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:...
and served from November 5, 1844 to March 3, 1845. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1844 to the 29th United States Congress
29th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum...
. He resumed the practice of law in Waterville, New York and died there on October 27, 1856 and is interred in the City Cemetery.