William Henry (gunsmith)

William Henry
Born(1729-05-19)May 19, 1729
DiedDecember 15, 1786(1786-12-15) (aged 57)
Occupation(s)Inventor, gunsmith, American revolutionary
SpouseAnn Wood Henry
ChildrenJohn 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.