Francis Marshall Carpenter (July 10, 1834 – May 12, 1919) was an American politician and businessman from New York.

[2] Carpenter worked as a clerk in a general store in Mount Kisco, New York.

In 1862, he was elected supervisor of the town of New Castle and served continuously, except for the 1869–1870 term, until 1897.

[1][2][3] In 1903, following the resignation of Charles P. McClelland, he ran against and defeated William T. Emmet to represent the 22nd district in the New York Senate.

[1][4][5] On February 10, 1909, he was elected as regent of the University of the State of New York and served for 12 years.