Townsend Haines | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Haines in a 1899 publication | |
| Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1848–1850 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Miller |
| Succeeded by | Alexander L. Russel |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1827–1828 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1792 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1865 (aged 73) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
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Townsend Haines (January 7, 1792 – October 5, 1865) was an American politician and judge from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1827 to 1828. He served as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.