Anthony P. Halsey

Anthony Post Halsey (August 30, 1794 – August 26, 1863) was an American banker.

Early life Halsey was born on August 30, 1794, at Liberty Street in New York City. He was a son of Jabez Halsey (1762–1820), who served in the New York Militia during the War of 1812, and Euphemia "Effie" ( Brouwer) Halsey (1759–1846). His elder brother, James, died at sea in 1795.

His grandfather, Sylvanus Halsey, served in the Revolutionary War as did his uncle, James Halsey. The family settled in Southampton, New York.

Career Halsey began his business education in the counting-room of Messrs. Isaac Moses & Co., before deciding to focus on banking. After 47 years with the bank, Halsey died on August 26, 1863.

James Wetmore Halsey (1821–1886), who married Agnes McClure in 1844. After her death in 1867, he married Annie Dennett, a daughter of George Dennett, in 1876. Henry Martin Halsey (1829–1829), who died young. Noah Wetmore Halsey (1830–1834), who died young. Euphemia Halsey (1833–1877), who married Joseph Wales, a son of Nathaniel Wales, in 1857. Elizabeth Halsey (1836–1836), who died young. Anna Halsey (b. 1838), who died unmarried.

He was "prominent in the development of the public-school system" of New York City and served as an elder of the Pearl Street Presbyterian Church and the Central Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Halsey died on August 26, 1863, in Orange, New Jersey. He was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.

Descendants Through his son James, he was a grandfather of Anthony Post Halsey II (1845–1910), a merchant who moved to California and married Emma Eugenia Vail (sister of Theodore Newton Vail and niece of John Alonzo Quinby, the 13th Mayor of San Jose, California, and Brig.-Gen. Isaac Ferdinand Quinby).