John Ward Hunter (October 15, 1807 – April 16, 1900) was an American banker and politician who served briefly as a United States representative from New York from late 1866 to early 1867.

He was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James Humphrey.

Hunter held office from December 4, 1866 to March 3, 1867; while in Congress, he was censured by the House of Representatives on January 26, 1867 for the use of unparliamentary language.

The prestigious civic organization which was founded in 1880, still holds monthly public meetings in the Brooklyn Surrogate's Courtroom.

The report cites "Insulted another member during debate (January 26, 1867)" as the reason for this condemnation.