Henry Hezekiah Cogswell

Henry Hezekiah Cogswell (April 12, 1776 – November 9, 1854) was a lawyer, political figure and philanthropist in Nova Scotia.

He was born in Cornwallis Township, the son of Mason Cogswell and Lydia Huntington, and was educated at King's College.

He studied law with Richard John Uniacke and was called to the bar in 1798, setting up practice in Halifax.

He also served as commissioner of the vice admiralty court and president of the Halifax Board of Health.

His son William Cogswell became a highly respected author and minister in the Anglican Church.