Post, Henry, 1774-1847.

Henry Post, was born Jan. 11, 1774, died Jan. 30, 1847 and married Mary Minturn. He was originally from Westfield, Conn. and first came to New York as a clerk for Prior and Co. He later was a shipping merchant in the firm of Post and Russell. He later formed the firm of Post, Grinnell and Minturn which became an important commercial enterprise in New York.

Among his philanthropic endeavors were his memberships in the New York Historical Society, New York Agricultural Society, the Manumission Society and the Linnean Society of London. He was one of the governors of the New York Hospital and was secretary of the board from 1803-1813.