Henry Keyes (January 3, 1810 – September 24, 1870) was a politician and railroad executive from Vermont. He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives and Vermont Senate. He was also the Democratic nominee for governor three times (1856, 1857, 1858). In addition, Keyes served as president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Early life
Keyes was born in Vershire, Vermont on January 3, 1810, the son of Thomas and Margaretta (McArthur) Keyes. He was raised and educated in Vershire, and moved to Newbury at age 15 to work at the Reed & Gould store. Keyes was also a large shareholder in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Keyes also served as president of the Vermont State Agricultural Society. From 1855 to 1856, Keyes was Newbury's member of the Vermont House of Representatives.
In 1856, Keyes was the Democratic nominee for governor and lost to Republican nominee Ryland Fletcher.