William S. Haynes

William S. Haynes
William S. Haynes
Born1864 (1864)
Died1939 (aged 74–75)
Burial placeMt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA
42°22′06″N 71°08′52″W / 42.368443°N 71.147864°W / 42.368443; -71.147864
OccupationFlute maker
WebsiteWilliam S. Haynes Flute Company

William Sherman Haynes (1864–1939) was the founder of the William S. Haynes Flute Company of Boston, alongside his brother, George. The company was founded in 1888 and is America's oldest flute manufacturer and remains one of the world's leading makers of concert flutes.