Daniel Greene Garnsey (June 17, 1779 – May 11, 1851) was an American politician from New York, Michigan and Illinois.

Originally a member of the Federalist Party,[6] he served in local and judicial office, including justice of the peace, inspector of the common schools, Master in Chancery and Saratoga County Surrogate.

Adams replied that he was not a Mason, but had known several individuals who were, including George Washington, and had no negative comments about them.

On March 22, 1841, he was appointed by Harrison as Receiver of Public Moneys at the Land Office in Dixon, Illinois, and served until removed by President John Tyler on August 25, 1843.

[16] Garnsey died suddenly in Gowanda, New York on May 11, 1851[17] while traveling from his daughter's home in Philadelphia to Dunkirk, where he was planning to attend the celebration of the completion of the Erie Railroad.