Background
The son of Sir John Carter (before December 20, 1741 – May 18, 1808, Mayor of Portsmouth, and son of John Carter, who was a merchant), he changed his name to Bonham-Carter in 1827 to inherit his cousin"s estates.
The son of Sir John Carter (before December 20, 1741 – May 18, 1808, Mayor of Portsmouth, and son of John Carter, who was a merchant), he changed his name to Bonham-Carter in 1827 to inherit his cousin"s estates.
Bonham-Carter was a Justice of Peace and Deputy Lieutenant. They had several children and founded a dynasty still alive in Britain, see Bonham Carter family.
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8th United Kingdom Parliament.
9th United Kingdom Parliament. 10th United Kingdom Parliament.
11th United Kingdom Parliament. 12th United Kingdom Parliament.
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He was High Sheriff of Hampshire in 1829 and Whig Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Portsmouth from 1816 to 1838.