W. Barklie Henry

W. Barklie Henry
From 1902's Philadelphia and Notable Philadelphians
Born
William Barklie Henry

(1867-12-05)December 5, 1867
Quaker City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 1930(1930-12-24) (aged 63)
Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationSt. Paul's School
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Banker, yachtsman
Spouses
  • Alice Belknap
  • Mary Pancoast Conaway
Children2
RelativesHarry Payne Whitney (daughter-in-law's father)
Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt (stepdaughter)
William W. Belknap (father-in-law)

William Barklie Henry (December 5, 1867 – December 24, 1930) was an American stockbroker and yachtsman. He became a millionaire as the co-founder of Henry & West, later known as West & Company, a brokerage firm in Philadelphia. Described as "one of the most expert yachting sailors" in the United States,[1] he was a member of the Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia and the New York Yacht Club, winning many yachting races held off the coast of Long Island.

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