Henry W. Sage | |
|---|---|
 Sage, c. 1880 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1847 – December 31, 1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Williams Sage January 31, 1814 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1897 (aged 83) Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Susan Elizabeth Linn
(m. 1840; died 1885) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Henry M. Sage (grandson) Josiah Williams (uncle) |
| Education | The Albany Academy Yale College |
Henry Williams Sage (January 31, 1814 – September 18, 1897) was a wealthy New York State businessman, philanthropist, and early benefactor and trustee of Cornell University.[1][2]
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