Augustus Schell | |
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Chairman of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office 1872–1876 | |
Preceded by | August Belmont, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Abram S. Hewitt |
Collector of the Port of New York | |
In office 1857–1861 | |
Preceded by | Heman J. Redfield |
Succeeded by | Hiram Barney |
Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee | |
In office 1853–1856 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 1, 1812 Rhinebeck, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 27, 1884 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna Mott Fox |
Relations | Richard Schell (brother) Edward Schell (brother) |
Parent(s) | Christian Schell Elizabeth Hughes |
Alma mater | Union College Litchfield Law School |
Augustus Schell (August 1, 1812 – March 27, 1884) was a New York politician and lawyer. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1872 to 1876.