Augustus Schell

Augustus Schell
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
In office
1872–1876
Preceded byAugust Belmont, Sr.
Succeeded byAbram S. Hewitt
Collector of the Port of New York
In office
1857–1861
Preceded byHeman J. Redfield
Succeeded byHiram Barney
Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee
In office
1853–1856
Personal details
BornAugust 1, 1812
Rhinebeck, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 1884 (aged 71)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Mott Fox
RelationsRichard Schell (brother)
Edward Schell (brother)
Parent(s)Christian Schell
Elizabeth Hughes
Alma materUnion College
Litchfield Law School
A younger Schell as Collector of the Port of New York

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.