Henry Failing, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Henry Failing

American businessman

Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1834

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 08-Nov-1898

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Henry Failing (January 17, 1834 – November 8, 1898) was a banker, and one of the leading businessmen of the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
He was one of Portland, Oregon's earliest residents, and served as that city's mayor in two non-consecutive periods, two-and-a-half years (two 15-month terms) starting in 1864 and later a two-year term starting in 1873.
He was a Republican.