William Henry | |
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Born | |
Died | December 15, 1786 | (aged 57)
Occupation(s) | Inventor, gunsmith, American revolutionary |
Spouse | Ann Wood Henry |
Children | John Joseph Henry |
William Henry (May 19, 1729 – December 15, 1786) was an American gunsmith, engineer, politician, and merchant from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and a delegate for Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress in 1784, 1785, and 1786. Henry is also noted for his contributions in the development of the first steam engines.