Charles Powell Clinch was an American playwright and public official. A longtime appointed official at the U.S. Custom House in New York City, he was most notable for his service as acting Collector of the Port of New York from 1865 to 1866.
- Occupation
- writer, politician
- Position held
- member of the New York State Assembly
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1797, October 20, 1797
- Died
- 1880, December 16, 1880