About French Carpenter
Lived 1899 – 1965 (aged 65). French Carpenter was an American musician.
David French Carpenter, born June 7, 1899, in Clay County, West Virginia died May 22, 1965, was a noted West Virginia mountaineer old-time fiddle player. He is listed by the Library of Congress as a musician on two sound recordings: Elzics Farewell, Kanawha, 1976; and Old-time music from Clay County, West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, Folk Promotions, 1964.
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Who was French Carpenter?
American musician
When was French Carpenter born?
French Carpenter was born on 7 June 1899 in Clay County.
When did French Carpenter die?
French Carpenter died on 22 May 1965.
What was French Carpenter's occupation?
French Carpenter was a musician.
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French Carpenter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). French Carpenter. https://biography.guide/french-carpenter/
MLA: "French Carpenter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/french-carpenter/.
Chicago: "French Carpenter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/french-carpenter/.
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