William Henry (gunsmith), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Henry (gunsmith)

Pennsylvania delegate to the Continental Congress

Date of Birth: 19-May-1729

Place of Birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 15-Dec-1786

Profession: judge, politician, inventor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

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 development of the first steam engines.