Alphonse Carpentier needs no introduction to the people of Alameda or San Francisco for during the twenty-nine years during which he has resided in the former city and done business in the latter, he has become widely and favorably known as a man whose high integrity and excellent business ability constitute him a prominent factor in community advancement and progress. He is a native of Belgium and is a representative of one of the most honored families in that country.
Alphonse Carpentier was reared and educated in Belgium and after laying aside his books served fifteen years in the Belgian army as aide de camp. In 1884 he came to America and after his arrival in this country pushed directly westward to California, settling in Alameda where he has since made his home. He established himself in the shipping and importing business in San Francisco and to this line of work he has given his attention for twenty-nine years, success steadily attending his well directed labors. Through energy, enterprise and persistent purpose, he has developed a large and profitable business and has taken his place among the deservedly successful and able business men of the community, his name standing today as a synonym for straightforward and honorable methods, and high commercial standards.
Mr. Carpentier married Miss Angele Cobb of Belgium, a daughter of John and Marie Cobb, and they have three children: Gabrielle, Jeanne and Marguerite, all born in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Carpentier is a member of the San Francisco Commercial Club and is always active and interested in anything which tends to promote business activity and commercial growth. The culture of previous generations has left its impress upon him and his well developed intellectual powers and his breadth of view make him a favorite in social circles where intelligent men gather for the discussion of deep and vital questions. Alameda is proud to number him among her citizens, and he in turn is proud of the achievements of the city where he has resided for over a quarter of a century.
Past and Present of Alameda County California, Vol. II
Published in Chicago by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1914
Pages 303-304
Transcribed by Linda Jackson 6/17/2008
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