Gideon J. Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| 21st Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 1875–April 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Morris M. Estee |
| Succeeded by | Campbell Polson Berry |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1875-1878 | |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1856-1860 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gideon Judd Carpenter May 4, 1823 Harford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1910 (age 87) Placerville, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary A. Whitney |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Cyrus C. Carpenter (brother) |
Other offices | |
Gideon Judd Carpenter (May 4, 1823 - May 6, 1910) was a Democratic politician who served in the California State Senate and Assembly, also serving as the Speaker of the Assembly between 1875 and 1876. He was also the county clerk and district attorney of El Dorado County.[1]