Henry Townsend may refer to:
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Henry Townsend (Norwich) (1626–1695), early American colonist born in Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Henry Townsend (Oyster Bay) (1649–1703), American colonist born in Oyster Bay
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Henry Townsend (missionary) (1815–1886), Anglican missionary
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Henry Townsend (musician) (1909–2006), American blues singer, guitarist and pianist
See also
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Henry Townshend (disambiguation)
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Harry Everett Townsend (1879–1941), war artist for the United States Army
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