He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Fond du Lac County during the 1903 session.
The Democratic committee in Fond du Lac County selected Carberry as their candidate just a few days before the election.
[3] He narrowly prevailed in the general election and represented the district in the Wisconsin State Assembly for the 1903 session, but did not run for re-election in 1904.
Charles Carberry served in the 17th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.
Joseph Carberry married Martha Reilly, the daughter of another prominent Fond du Lac County farmer.