John Chilton Lambton Carter (31 January 1816 – 27 May 1872) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician.
He was born in Conwal, County Donegal, Ireland[1] where his English father was stationed with the 44th Regiment.
[2] In 1836, he was accused of raping a nine-year-old girl at his barracks at Fort William.
His first marriage on 27 Aug 1844 was with Susan Frances Lillicrap in Plymouth, Devon, England; four boys and four girls.
His second marriage was with Maria Theresa McKain, on 19 Aug 1864, Napier; they had three daughters.