John Bonham-Carter

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John Bonham-Carter DL, JP (1788 – 1838) was a British politician and barrister.

The son of Sir John Carter, he changed his name to Bonham-Carter to inherit his counsin's estates. Bonham-Carter was a Justice of Peace and Deputy Lieutenant. He was High Sheriff of Hampshire in 1829 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth from 1816 to 1838.

On 25 December 1816, he married Joanna Maria Smith, daughter of William Smith. They had two sons.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Sir Thomas Miller
John Markham
Member of Parliament for Portsmouth
with John Markham 1816-1818
Sir George Cockburn 1818-1820
John Markham 1820-1826
Francis Thornhill Baring 1826-1838

1816–1838
Succeeded by
Francis Thornhill Baring
Sir George Thomas Staunton