Asa Howe Cory (May 31, 1814 – June 6, 1892) was a captain of Company H in the 58th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Asa Howe Cory was born in Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Began his career in Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, where he published "The Phoenix" for a period of two years.

He went to Smethport, Pennsylvania, and purchased "The McKean County Journal" and in 1837 changed its name to "The Beacon".

Served with the Union Army from October 1, 1861, until he was forced by severe frostbite to resign on August 21, 1862.