William b Ire d 1906 Bklyn NY Undertaker USN, sexton ME
Brooklyn Standard Union of Nov 6 1906 William CARPENTER, who for many years conducted a large undertaking
establishment in Brooklyn, died yesterday at his home, 160 Reid avenue. He was born in Ireland, coming to Brooklyn when a boy.He was in his 61st year.Mr. CARPENTER, at the age of 16, enlisted in the navy and during the last two years of the Civil War saw active service.After his discharge he was appointed to the old Metropolitan police force from which he retired twenty years later.Twelve years ago he started in the undertaking business at 109 Reid avenue.He was the sexton of the Janes Methodist Episcopal Church, Reid avenue and Monroe street, of which
church he was also a member.He was connected with several
organizations, including St. Albans Lodge, No. 56, F. and A.M., Royal Arcanum and the Brooklyn Undertakers Association.He is survived by a widow and two sisters.The Rev. Dr. J. Wesley HILL, pastor of the Janes M.E. Church, will conduct the funeral services at the church tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.The body will be interred in the family plot at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Thursday.
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