Mother of District Judge

As a mother, Dot raised three daughters and a son who followed in his father’s footsteps. That son was Donald A. Carpenter (1907-1993), who, like his father, was interested in law and politics. Earning a law degree from National University (now George Washington University) in Washington, D.C., he became a lawyer and worked for a time with a cousin in Texas.

In 1934, Donald served as county judge in Weld County (1946-1952), district judge of the 8th Judicial District (1952-1964) and chief judge of the 19th Judicial District (1964-1978). He also was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe. Donald married Evelyn Ward in 1941; she passed away in 1963. He married Doris Piedalue Baney in 1965 and both were honored as grand marshals of the Greeley Independence Stampede Parade in 1979.

Donald A. Carpenter
During attendance at the New Mexico Military Institute
Donald A. Carpenter
In Army uniform
Republican candidates for district judge
Campaign brochure
Telegram from Donald A. Carpenter to Michaela Hogarty Carpenter
A Valentine's telegram