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James Edward Carpenter

American Civil War

Died when: 60 years 163 days (725 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

James Edward Carpenter

James Edward Carpenter (March 6, 1841 – August 16, 1901) served in the Union Army in 1861 as a private in the Eighth Pennsylvania Cavalry.

In 1862 he became a second lieutenant and progressed in rank to first lieutenant, captain, then a brevet major of volunteers due to gallantry.

He later served his community and Philadelphia with honor as a business lawyer of high respect.


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