Henry Heth (businessman)
Henry "Harry" Heth (1764-1822) was a Virginia officer and businessman. After settling in Chesterfield County, Virginia near Richmond circa 1759, he established and ran the Black Heath coal mines following the American Revolutionary War. During that conflict, Heth and his brothers served officers in the Continental Army and would become founding members of the Society of the Cincinnati. Heth became involved in many commercial activities in Richmond and Norfolk from the late 1790s to his death.
Colonel Harry Heth | |
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Harry Heth, 1805 | |
| Born | c.1760 |
| Died | 1821 Savannah, Georgia |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | c.1790–1821 |
| Spouse | Ann Hare (m. 1787) |
| Children | 8, including John Heth |
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