Morton Matthew McCarver | |
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| Speaker of the Provisional Legislature of Oregon | |
| In office June 18, 1844 – August 20, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Robert Newell |
| Constituency | Tuality District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1807 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Died | April 17, 1875 (aged 68) Tacoma, Washington |
| Resting place | Tacoma Cemetery |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Ann Jennings Julia Backalow |
| Occupation | Politician |
"General" Morton Matthew McCarver (January 14, 1807 – April 17, 1875) was an American politician. He was a pioneer in the West. A native of Kentucky, he helped found cities in Iowa, Oregon, and Washington while also involved in the early government of California. He served in the Provisional Legislature of Oregon, including as the first speaker of that body, and also fought in the Rogue River Wars.