Milton Carpenter
Milton Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| 36th State Treasurer of Missouri | |
| In office 1961–1965 | |
| Governor | John M. Dalton |
| Preceded by | Mount Etna Morris |
| Succeeded by | Mount Etna Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1905 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 1996 (age 91) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Janet Naomi Parham |
| Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Milton Carpenter (March 4, 1905 – November 19, 1996) was an American politician. He served as the State Treasurer of Missouri from 1961 to 1965.[1]
Life and Career
Carpenter was born in St. Louis in 1905 and attended Washington University in St. Louis. He worked as a construction executive before fighting in World War II. Carpenter then served as the city comptroller of St. Louis and as the director of the Missouri Department of Revenue under Governor James T. Blair Jr. He was elected Treasurer of Missouri in 1960, holding the office until 1965.[2]
Carpenter was married to Janet Naomi Parham, and died in 1996. Carpenter was Jewish.[2]
References
- ^ "Milton Carpenter". Clint Zweifel. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
- ^ a b "Milton Carpenter". Past Treasurers. Missouri State Treasurer. Retrieved 14 February 2025.