Bio of CARPENTER, George C., Wright Co., MN
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314            HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY

George C. Carpenter is one of Wright county's most distinguished citizens. 
Widely known throughout the state, his ability, worth and genial temperament 
have won him extended recognition and a large circle of friends. As sheriff, 
business man, state senator and lumberman he has had his share in the 
progress of the state, and his loyalty and efficiency have demon- strated 
that he is more than worthy of the many honors which have been showered 
upon him. A self-made man, who as a boy encountered difficulties and 
discouragements, he is ever ready to lend a helping hand to all those who 
are in need of advice, assistance or cheer, and his opinions upon all 
subjects are accorded respect and consideration. George C. Carpenter was 
born in Columbia county, Wisconsin, March 22, 1855, son of Amsa and 
Ophelonia (Bushnell) Carpenter. Amsa was a man of some prominence in 
his community and served in a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil war. 
He was born in Wisconsin. His father, John Carpenter, came from near 
Syracuse, N. Y. Amsa Carpenter and his good wife had four children, 
Edward, George C., Charles and Lasira. George C. was next to the oldest 
child. At the age of eight years he lost his mother, and he was bound 
out by his father to the family of Hiram W. Roblier. In 1864, when twenty 
years of age, Mr. Carpenter came to Minnesota,