R. R. M. Carpenter

Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter (Sr.) (July 30, 1877 – June 11, 1949) was an American executive, Major League Baseball franchise owner, and member of the board of directors of DuPont.

He began working under another brother, Irénée du Pont in the development department, of which he was named director in 1911. Carpenter was instrumental in guiding the company's diversification outside the explosives industry, being appointed to the executive committee and serving on the board of directors from 1914 until his death in 1949. During his tenure, he held positions including head of personnel and vice president. His younger brother, Walter S. Carpenter Jr., was President of DuPont from 1940 to 1948.

Children

Louisa d'Andelot Carpenter (October 16, 1907 - February 1976, Easton, Maryland) Irene "Renee" du Pont Carpenter Draper (January 21, 1911 - January 28, 1991) Nancy Gardiner Carpenter (June 19, 1912 - July 13, 1914) Robert Ruliph Morgan Carpenter Jr. (August 31, 1915 - July 8, 1990) William Kemble Carpenter (May 27, 1919 - August 1987 Boca Raton, Florida)