This is the first time the angel of death has entered this family circle, but to the one who has passed away, was not an unwelcome guest, nor was he found unprepared. Rev. Carpenter was one of the most conscientious, God-loving, Christian men the world has ever known. He was converted and united with the Baptist church when quite young; was licensed and began to preach, while yet attending college, six years before he was ordained; he then became pastor, and was continuously in charge of churches in Massachusetts, New York and Iowa for forty years, except for about three months at the time he moved to Iowa.

He was born at Gloversville, New York, and had he lived seven days longer would have been seventy-nine years old. He was very much loved and respected by all who knew him, and his exemplary life was as conducive to right living in the communities in which he lived, as were his deeds, well rounded, impressively delivered sermons, and who were acquainted with him realize that the world was better for his having lived in it.

Rev. William Carpenter
The late William Carpenter was born October 24, 1822, at Johnstown, New York. He was converted and united with the Baptist Church early in life. In October 1846, he was licensed to preach and was ordained to the gospel ministry in December 1852. His first pastorate was in Ogdensburg, New York. He was twice pastor at Ogdensburg and twice at Westerol. During a continuous service of forty years in the active work of the ministry he held pastorates in New York, Massachusetts, and Iowa, coming to this state in 1879 and serving the churches at Greenfield, Corydon and Afton. His health failing him he closed his pastoral work in 1892. His last years were spent in Lake city, Iowa, with his daughter, Mrs. H.W. Crawford, at whose home he died October 19, 1901.

He was married at Lancaster, Massachusetts, October 9, 1855, to Amanda M. Holman who after sharing the joys and sorrows of forty-six years of married life and work was permitted to minister to her husband's needs in his closing days.

Two children, Mrs. Crawford, of Lake City and Mr. William Carpenter, of Manning, survive him.

Brother Carpenter was confined to his bed for the last seven months, but in all of his weakness and suffering, no word of complaint was heard, but frequent expressions of patient resignation to the will of God and confident hope and trust in the Savior whom he served so long and faithfully and whom he expected to meet with joy. While unable to attend very often the church services, he always enjoyed the privilege and was always heard in witnessing to God's goodness, much to the joy and strengthening of the church. His paster Rev. J. Roney assisted by Rev. McArthur of the Presbyterian church conducted the service at the home, after which the remains were laid in Lake City Cemetery.

A good man, loved and honored and sincerely regretted, has gone to his reward.

Card of Thanks
We desire to express our thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly and lovingly assisted us and sent tokens of sympathy in our time of sorrow and need.
Mrs. William Carpenter
Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Carpenter
Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Crawford
Lake City Graphic, Lake City, Iowa, October 24, 1901