John Henry Kirby | |
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| Born | November 16, 1860 Tyler County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 1940 (aged 79) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur; corporate president |
| Years active | 1882–1940 |
| Known for | Founding Kirby Lumber Company and Houston Oil Company |
| Parent(s) | John Thomas and Sarah (Payne) Kirby |
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John Henry Kirby (November 16, 1860 – November 9, 1940) was an American businessman whose ventures made him the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States. In addition to serving two terms in the Texas Legislature, he also established the Kirby Petroleum Company. With his successful reputation, he was known by his business peers as "The Prince of the Pines" and "The Father of Industrial Texas".[1] He was also active in anti-union and subversive political activities, cofounding the Southern Committee to uphold the Constitution which supported racism, fascism, and sought to block the reelection of Franklin D. Roosevelt.[2][3] Kirbyville, Texas, in Jasper County is named after him, as is Kirby Drive and Upper Kirby in Houston.
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