John Henry Kirby
Deceased Person
1860 – 1940
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Who was John Henry Kirby?
John Henry Kirby was a businessman whose ventures made him arguably the largest lumber manufacturer in Texas and the Southern United States. In addition to serving two terms in the Texas Legislature, he would also establish the Kirby Petroleum Company. With his successful reputation, he would be known by his business peers as "The Prince of the Pines" and "The Father of Industrial Texas". Kirbyville, Texas in Jasper County is named after him, as is Kirby Drive in Houston.
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- Born
- Nov 16, 1860
Tyler County - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Nov 9, 1940
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on July 23, 2013
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