Moses H. Grinnell

Moses H. Grinnell
Grinnell as Collector of the Port of New York in 1869
19th Collector of the Port of New York
In office
1869–1870
Appointed byUlysses S. Grant
Preceded byHenry A. Smythe
Succeeded byThomas Murphy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byChurchill C. Cambreleng
Succeeded byCharles G. Ferris
Personal details
Born(1803-03-03)March 3, 1803
New Bedford, Massachusetts
DiedNovember 24, 1877(1877-11-24) (aged 74)
New York City
Resting placeSleepy Hollow Cemetery
Political partyWhig
RelationsJoseph Grinnell (brother)
Parent(s)Cornelius Grinnell and Sylvia (née Howland
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Moses Hicks Grinnell (March 3, 1803 – November 24, 1877) was a shipper and businessman. He became a United States Congressman representing New York, and a Commissioner of New York City's Central Park.