Henry H. Childs

Henry Halsey Childs (June 7, 1783 – March 22, 1868) was an American politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1843. He was a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Williams College in 1802.[1][2]

For the American football player, see Henry Childs.
Henry H. Childs
16th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
In office
January 17, 1843 – January 9, 1844
GovernorMarcus Morton
Preceded byGeorge Hull
Succeeded byJohn Reed Jr.
Personal details
Born(1783-06-07)June 7, 1783
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 22, 1868(1868-03-22) (aged 84)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWilliams College

He died in Boston in 1868. At the time of his death he was the President of Berkshire Medical College.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
George Hull		 Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
1843 – 1844		 Succeeded by
John Reed Jr.

References
  1. "When Williams Had a Medical School, Part I : EphBlog". ephblog.com.
  2. "Appletons' Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events: Embracing Political, Military, and Ecclesiastical Affairs; Public Documents; Biography, Statistics, Commerce, Finance, Literature, Science, Agriculture, and Mechanical Industry". D. Appleton. 2 March 1873 – via Google Books.
  3. "Medical and Surgical Reporter". 2 March 1868 – via Google Books.


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