B. Platt Carpenter
B. Platt Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| 6th Governor of the Montana Territory | |
| In office December 16, 1884 – July 13, 1885 | |
| Appointed by | Chester A. Arthur |
| Preceded by | John Schuyler Crosby |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Thomas Hauser |
| Chair of the New York Republican State Committee | |
| In office 1881–1882 | |
| Preceded by | Chester A. Arthur |
| Succeeded by | James D. Warren |
| Member of the New York State Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office 1876–1877 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Ray |
| Succeeded by | Stephen H. Wendover |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1837 Stanford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 1921 (aged 84) Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Esther Thorn |
| Profession | Attorney |
Benjamin Platt Carpenter (May 14, 1837 – December 24, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician from New York and Montana. He was governor of the Montana Territory from 1884 to 1885.