Biography of Charles T. Carpenter
Charles T. Carpenter, a prominent banker in Coffeyville, served as vice president of the Condon National Bank for thirty years. Born in 1858 in Tennessee, he descended from a line of early American settlers with Revolutionary War ancestors. His wife, Temple W. Carpenter, is a notable figure in Southern Kansas, actively involved in social and educational initiatives, including leadership roles in the local library and school board. The Carpenters had seven children who continued the family’s legacy in banking and education.