Edward Haight (politician)

Edward Haight (March 26, 1817 – September 15, 1885) was an American politician and businessman from New York City.

In 1838, he entered the firm of Cromwell, Haight & Co., dry goods importers on Maiden Lane.

In 1839, Haight married Sarah Louise Burgoyne, of Charleston, South Carolina.

After 1870, he was in business with his son Edward Jr. in the brokerage firm of Haight & Company on Wall Street.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress