Edwin Clarendon Carpenter

Edwin Clarendon Carpenter (December 15, 1845 – March 2, 1920) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Norfolk North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1891 to 1902.

Edwin Clarendon Carpenter
Ontario MPP
In office
1890–1902
Preceded byJohn Bailey Freeman
Succeeded byFrederick S. Snider
ConstituencyNorfolk North
Personal details
Born(1845-12-15)December 15, 1845
Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Canada West
DiedMarch 2, 1920(1920-03-02) (aged 74)
Rochester Township, Ontario
Political partyLiberal
OccupationFarmer

He was born in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Canada West in 1845, the son of John B. Carpenter who had come to Upper Canada from New Jersey. Carpenter attended Victoria University in Cobourg. He served several years as deputy reeve for Townsend. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1891 by-election held after the death of John Bailey Freeman. He died March 2, 1920.[1]

References

  1. "Death of E.C. Carpenter". The Globe. March 5, 1920. p. 3.


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