John Henry Kirby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Henry Kirby
American businessman
Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1860
Place of Birth: Tyler County, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 09-Nov-1940
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About John Henry Kirby
- John Henry Kirby (16 November, 1860 – 9 November, 1940) was a businessman whose ventures made him 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 and Upper Kirby in Houston.
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