Henry A. Smythe | |
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| 18th Collector of the Port of New York | |
| In office May 16, 1866 – 1869 | |
| Appointed by | Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | Charles P. Clinch (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Moses H. Grinnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Augustus Smythe 1817 Hobart, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 19, 1884 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Franklin |
| Children | 3, including Helen |
| Profession | Banker |
Henry Augustus Smythe[1] (1817 – May 19, 1884)[2] was an American politician who served as a Collector of Customs from 1866 to 1869.[3]
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- ^ "New-York's Customs Officers. The Collectors, Naval Officers, and Surveyors Since the Foundation of the Government". The New York Times. July 20, 1878. p. 8. Retrieved 23 February 2018.