James Edward Carpenter
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James Edward Carpenter (March 6, 1841 – August 16, 1901) served in the Union Army in 1861 as a private in the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment. In 1862 he became a second lieutenant and progressed in rank to first lieutenant, captain, then a brevet major of volunteers due to gallantry. He later served his community and Philadelphia with honor as a business lawyer of high respect.
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James Edward Carpenter | |
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Born | (1841-03-06)March 6, 1841 Chesterfield, Kent County, Maryland |
Died | August 16, 1901(1901-08-16) (aged 60) Newburyport, Massachusetts |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army & Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Major of volunteers |
Battles/wars | American Civil War *Battle of Gettysburg *Battle of Chancellorsville |
Relations | General Louis H. Carpenter, brother |
Other work | attorney at law |
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