Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Excelsior:

Newell Carpenter, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Ableman; was born in the town of Sutton, Worcester Co., Mass., Jan. 24, 1823; occupation millright, worked at his trade throughout the New England States till 1854, when he moved to Wisconsin, locating at White Creek, Adams Co. Mr. C. is the owner of 160 acres in Adams Co., where he has a large combined saw, shingle and planing mill; without disposing of this property, Mr. C. moved to Sauk Co. in 1877, settling in the town of Excelsior; on Sec. 31; here he erected a fine grist mill on what is known as Narrow's Creek, and with the help of his son, carries on the milling business. Was married, Feb. 21, 1847, in Connecticut, to Mary E. Maxfield, daughter of James and Betsey (Butler) Maxfield. Mr. Carpenter is the son of John and Abagail (Heally) Carpenter. There are six children in the family of Newell Carpenter- Charlotte T., Franklin, Abner, Alice, Newell and Leonard.

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