Henry Miller Shreve

Birthday October 21, 1785

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Mar 6, 1851 (65)

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About

Steamboat builder and captain who helped to make the Mississippi river a center for commerce and trading.

Before Fame

He hunted and traded pelts near the river, becoming an expert navigator during his youth.

Trivia

The city of Shreveport, Louisiana, which used to be the home base for building his steamboats, was later named in his honor.

Family Life

He was born in New Jersey but grew up in the Ohio River valley.

Associated With

He delivered supplies via steamboat to Andrew Jackson's army during the War of 1812.