Henry F. West

Henry Franklin West (14 March 1796 – October 1856, in Indianapolis)^[1] was the fifth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. West, a Democrat, took office in 1856 but died within the first month of his term.^[2]

Henry West
5th Mayor of Indianapolis
In office 1856 – November 8, 1856
Preceded by	James McCready
Succeeded by	Charles G. Coulon
Personal details
Born	(1796-03-14)March 14, 1796
Died	November 8, 1856(1856-11-08) (aged 60) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S
Resting place	Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 6, Lot 6
Political party	Democratic