W. Barklie Henry
W. Barklie Henry | |
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From 1902's Philadelphia and Notable Philadelphians | |
| Born | William Barklie Henry December 5, 1867 |
| Died | December 24, 1930 (aged 63) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | St. Paul's School |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, yachtsman |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Harry 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, 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.