FRANK L. CARPENTER
Those who own land
in Delaware county have a safe and profitable
investment, as the soil here, as in other parts of this great agricultural
state, is of seemingly inexhaustible fertility and the climate is splendidly
adapted to the raising of a variety of crops. Frank L. Carpenter is the owner
of five hundred and twenty acres of this
valuable land and is one of the well-to-do and prosperous citizens
of Oneida township. He was born in Rock county, Wisconsin, on the 14th of March, 1855, a son of Daniel L. and Sabra (Tillotson) Carpenter, both natives of New
York state. In the '40s they removed to
Rock county, Wisconsin, and settled on a farm,
remaining in that state until 1860, when they came to this county. They located
upon a farm in Oneida township and the
father continued to follow agriculture as an occupation. Both he and his
wife died in this county and left not only five children, but many sincere
friends to mourn their loss. Six children
were born, to their union, but one is deceased.
Frank L. Carpenter was given the advantages of a
liberal education, being graduated from Bayless Commercial College
at Dubuque.
he continued to make his home under the parental roof until he became of age and then
purchased a farm in Honey Creek township and began his independent business
career. He lived upon that property for two years and then sold it, buying the five hundred and twenty acres upon
which he now lives. It is situated on sections
12, 13 and 14, Oneida township, and has commodious barns, cribs and
other necessary buildings, while the residence is one of the comfortable homes
of the county. Mr. Carpenter feeds the greater part of the grain which he raises to his stock, which is of a high grade
and commands a good price upon the market. In addition to the stock
which he raises, he buys cattle and hogs and fattens them for sale. He has an
abundance of excellent feed for his stock, understands the scientific
apportionment of rations which is necessary in order to secure the best results
arid has comfortable buildings for the shelter of his animals in cold or stormy
weather, and fill of his foresight and care is amply rewarded by his increased
profits, he is also treasurer and director in the Almoral Improvement Company,
of Almoral, Delaware county.
The marriage of Mr. Carpenter and Miss
Emma Smith was solemnized in 1879. She is a native of this county and a
daughter of Charles and Jane (Miller)
Smith, natives of England and New York state respectively. About 1857 they came
to this county and settled upon a farm, upon which they continued to reside
until called to their last rest. Mrs. Carpenter is one of twelve children and
by her marriage has become the mother of ten children, namely: Albert,
deceased; Charles D., of Oneida township; Elisha R. also, deceased: one child
who died in infancy; E. F., at home; Sabra Jane, the wife of L. B. Bishop of
Oneida township; Jane, deceased; and Reuben, Rosa May and Lorenzo M., all at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter are members of the
Congregational church and not only contribute to its support but give of their
time in the furtherance of its work. Mr. Carpenter is a republican and has
served as township clerk and road supervisor, proving a capable and
conscientious official. He has gained financial success and is sure of a
competence, even if he should retire from active life at the present time, but he prefers to have his time occupied
with useful tasks and is still energetically carrying on his business affairs.
He has also attained that higher success by gaining the complete confidence and
sincere respect of his fellowmen, and those who have been associated with him
recognize his strict integrity and innate kindness of heart.
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