Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Carpenters Corner. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Milton Orville Thompson (Astronaut, test pilot)
He was born in Crookston (MN) on May 4, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Lancaster (CA) on August 6, 1993 (a Friday).
Crookston is located in Polk County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Carpenters Corner (which is located in Pennington County).
Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Joshua Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.