Biographical Sketch of W. H. Carpenter, Johnson County, Missouri
Kingsville Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

W. H. CARPENTER, physician, P.O. Kingsville.
He was born in Fleming county, Kentucky, July 8, 1829. When he was about
two years of age, he was taken by his parents to Hamilton County, Ohio,
where he was raised. His father, William, was a native of Kentucky, but
died in Hardin County, Ohio. William H., the subject of this notice,
entered a store as a clerk, after which he commenced the study of
medicine, entering The Cincinnati Medical College in 1849, and the next
year graduated, then entered upon the practice. About the year 1852, he
removed to this county. From 1864 to 1868 he lived in Shelby County,
then returned to Kingsville. He was united in marriage to Miss Wilson in
1849, who was a native of Hamilton County, Ohio.She died in St. Louis of
that dreaded plague, the cholera. He was married a second time to Mrs.
Susan Lemmon, daughter of Gen. King. She died May 1863, leaving three
children: Charlie, Laura and Willie. He married his present wife in
1867, and they have four children: Alonzo L., Walter, Nellie May, and
Clara M. Mrs. Carpenter is a worthy member of the Baptist Church.

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