Representative Henry Safford Neal

Henry Safford Neal (born August 25, 1828) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. He represented Ohio’s 11th congressional district and served three terms in Congress. His tenure in the U.S. House began on October 15, 1877, and concluded on March 3, 1883, placing his service in the post–Civil War and Reconstruction-era political landscape.

During his time in Congress, Neal served as a Representative for Ohio under the Republican Party, reflecting the party’s dominance in national politics in the late nineteenth century. Although specific committee assignments or legislative initiatives are not recorded in the available metadata, his six years in office indicate sustained support from his constituents in the 11th district. After leaving Congress in 1883, he held no further recorded federal office. Henry Safford Neal is remembered as a historical member of Congress who contributed to the representation of Ohio at the national level during a period of significant political and social change in the United States.