Charles F. Carpentier
American businessman and politician (1896–1964)
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Charles Francis Carpentier (September 19, 1896 – April 3, 1964) was an American businessman and politician.[1]
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Charles F. Carpentier | |
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official portrait, circa 1957 | |
| 29th Secretary of State of Illinois | |
| In office 1953–1964 | |
| Governor | William Stratton |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Barrett |
| Succeeded by | William H. Chamberlain |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office 1939–1953 | |
| Succeeded by | Morris E. Muhleman |
| Mayor of East Moline | |
| In office 1930–1939 | |
| Member of the East Moline City Council | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1896 Moline, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 1964 (aged 67) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | Donald D. Carpentier |
| Education | St. Ambrose University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Biography
Carpentier was born in Moline, Illinois, on September 19, 1896.[1]
Carpentier was in the United States Army during World War I. He went to St. Ambrose University. With his brother, he owned and operated movie theaters and drive-in movie theaters in the Quad Cities area. In 1924, he was elected to the East Moline City Council. In 1929, he was elected mayor of East Moline. In 1938, he was elected to the Illinois State Senate as a Republican. Then, in 1952, he was elected Illinois Secretary of State, a post he held until his death in 1964.[citation needed]
While running for governor of Illinois in the state's 1964 gubernatorial election, Carpentier suffered a heart attack and withdrew from the race.[2] He died on April 3, 1964, in Springfield, Illinois, of another heart attack.[1]
Legacy
Carpentier's son, Donald D. Carpentier, was also in the Illinois General Assembly.[3][4]
