Alexander Henry | |
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| Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office 1858–1865 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Vaux |
| Succeeded by | Morton McMichael |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1823 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 6, 1883 (aged 60) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery |
Alexander Henry (April 14, 1823 – December 6, 1883) was an American politician who served three terms as mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1858 to 1865. He was elected as a member of the People's Party but served his second and third terms as a member of the Republican Party. He implemented major increases and improvements to the Philadelphia Police Department. During the American Civil War, he was a staunch supporter of the Union but worked to suppress violence against Confederate sympathizers in the city and helped organize civilians to assist in constructing earthworks to defend the city during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign.