Augustus Schell
Augustus Schell | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office 1872–1876 | |
| Preceded by | August Belmont, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Abram S. Hewitt |
| Collector of the Port of New York | |
| In office 1857–1861 | |
| Preceded by | Heman J. Redfield |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Barney |
| Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee | |
| In office 1853–1856 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1812 Rhinebeck, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 27, 1884 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna Mott Fox |
| Relations | Richard Schell (brother) Edward Schell (brother) |
| Parent(s) | Christian Schell Elizabeth Hughes |
| Alma mater | Union College Litchfield Law School |
Augustus Schell (August 1, 1812 – March 27, 1884) was a New York politician and lawyer. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1872 to 1876.