Cyrus Clay Carpenter | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | S. Addison Oliver |
Succeeded by | William H. M. Pusey |
8th Governor of Iowa | |
In office January 11, 1872 – January 13, 1876 | |
Lieutenant | Henry C. Bulis Joseph Dysart |
Preceded by | Samuel Merrill |
Succeeded by | Samuel J. Kirkwood |
Member of the Iowa State Legislature | |
In office 1884–1886 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Harford Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 24, 1829
Died | May 29, 1898 Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. | (aged 68)
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery Fort Dodge, Iowa |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Susan C. Burkholder |
Relatives | Gideon J. Carpenter (brother) |
Profession | Teacher Surveyor |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–July 14, 1865 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | |
Cyrus Clay Carpenter (November 24, 1829 – May 29, 1898) was a Civil War officer, the eighth Governor of Iowa and U.S. Representative from Iowa's 9th congressional district.