Classmate of Future Husband

Dot Hogarty and Delph Carpenter (1877-1951) were classmates, both graduating from Greeley High School in 1896. Dot then went to the Colorado State Normal School (now the University of Northern Colorado), majored in music, and earned a teaching degree in 1898.

Delph attended the University of Denver and graduated with a law degree in 1899. Returning to Greeley after law school and a brief job in Denver, Delph married Dot two years later. Delph quickly became a leading member of his community, elected the first native-born Colorado state senator in 1908.

Though her duties as wife and mother consumed much of her time, Dot stayed an active member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and other social organizations.
Greeley High School, Class of 1896, group photo
Greeley High School Class of 1896
Wedding announcement
Dot and Delph's wedding announcement
Hogarty-Carpenter marriage certificate
Marriage certificate
In re matter of the union of hearts 'Michaela and Delpho'
Mock marriage decree, showing Delph's love and creativity