OBITUARY

Name:   Arthur Bretton Carpenter

From:  The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Date:  Wednesday, May 23, 1951

Arthur B. Carpenter, aged 90 years, of Wellsboro R.D., died on Thursday, May 17, 1951 at this home.  He is a native of Niles Valley and lived in the vicinity of Wellsboro Junction for 60 years.  He was a prominent farmer before he retired.  He was also past president of the Federal Land Board of Tioga Co.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Pease Carpenter, one daughter, Mrs. Florence Roberts Lietka of Wellsboro, one son, Ross of Wellsboro; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Henry Keck, R.D. 4 Wellsboro.

Funeral services were held Sunday at Bastian and Kuhl Funeral Home, Rev. George A. Lietka officiating; burial in Hornell, N.Y.