Carlos Adolphus Waite (born in Plattsburgh, New York 5 May 1797; died in Plattsburgh, New York, 7 May 1866) was a career soldier in the United States Army who, in his retirement, received the brevet rank of Brigadier General.
He was appointed major of the 8th U.S. Infantry, 16 February 1847, and served in the Mexican–American War, receiving the brevets of lieutenant colonel, 20 August 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Contreras and Churubusco, and colonel, 8 September 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Molino del Rey, where he was severely wounded.
After returning east he commanded the military post at Annapolis, Maryland.
In 1864 he was placed on the retired list, owing to impaired health, and he resided in Plattsburgh until his death.
After the war he was brevetted Brigadier General, backdated to 13 March 1865, for long and faithful service in the U.S. Army; however the confirmation wasn't issued before his death.