Dwight Townsend
Dwight Townsend | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Reeves |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Scudder |
| In office December 5, 1864 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Henry G. Stebbins |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Taber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1826 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | October 29, 1899 (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