Henry Townsend may refer to:
Henry Townsend (Norwich) (1626–1695), early American colonist born in Norwich, Norfolk, England Henry Townsend (Oyster Bay) (1649–1703), American colonist born in Oyster Bay Henry Townsend (missionary) (1815–1886), Anglican missionary Henry Townsend (musician) (1909–2006), American blues singer, guitarist and pianist
See also Henry Townshend (disambiguation) Harry Everett Townsend (1879–1941), war artist for the United States Army