Franklin Metcalfe Carpenter, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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About Franklin Metcalfe Carpenter
- Franklin Metcalfe Carpenter (July 23, 1847 – September 25, 1907) was a farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada.
- He represented Wentworth South in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative member. He was born in Saltfleet Township, Canada West.
- He served on the council for Saltfleet Township from 1872 to 1874 and was reeve from 1874 to 1883; he also served as warden for Wentworth County.
- Carpenter was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1878 federal election, losing to Joseph Rymal.
- He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1879 but the election was declared void later that year.
- In 1880, he married Catherine H.
- Gardiner.
- Carpenter was also a major in the militia.
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