Henry Sheldon Anable

Henry Sheldon Anable (1815–1887) was a 19th century land speculator and developer, in what is now New York City.The properties he is known for were on the east side of the East River, on Long Island, prior to the annexation of that region into the greater city.He was responsible for the excavation of the short Anable Basin shipping channel.

In the mid 19th century Anable partnered with Eliphalet Nott, a land speculator and developer.Anable was related to Nott, with some sources describing Nott as Anable's father-in-law, and others, as his uncle.

In 1869 Anable was one of those who argued for the amalgamation of the neighboring Long Island communities of Newtown Creek, Astoria, Hunters Point, Ravenswood, Blissvilleand Dutch Kills.

Anable’s ancestors were among the early Puritan settlers of Massachusetts, arriving in 1623. He is a descendant of Anthony Annable who was a passenger of the Anne, which was the third ship to arrive in the Plymouth Colony.