Dwight Townsend

Dwight Townsend
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district
In office December 5, 1864 – March 3, 1865
Preceded by	Henry G. Stebbins
Succeeded by	Stephen Taber
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	Henry A. Reeves
Succeeded by	Henry J. Scudder
Personal details
Born	(1826-09-26)September 26, 1826 New York City, New York, United States
Died	October 29, 1899(1899-10-29) (aged 73) New York City, New York, United States
Resting place	Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Political party	Democratic
Education	Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
Occupation	Businessman

Dwight Townsend (September 26, 1826 – October 29, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from New York. He became chairman of the Bankers' and Merchants' Telegraph Company, competitor of the Western Union