Alexander Heron Jr.

Alexander Heron Jr. (c. 1818 - April 8, 1865) was a businessman involved in shipping in Philadelphia in the mid-19th century.

Heron was born in Gosten, County Londonderry, Ireland about 1818 and moved to Philadelphia in about 1835. His sister, Matilda, became a noted actress.[1] In 1851, he entered into a partnership with William J. Martin, forming Heron & Martin. Their ran a line of vessels between Philadelphia and Mobile, Alabama, Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, establishing the first line of steamships to the latter two cities.[2] His company failed[1] and he later became agent of the Ocean Steam Navigation Company, owning several company ships. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), Heron sold three of his ships to the United States Navy, the most prominent of which was the Keystone State.[3]

He died April 8, 1865 at the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia.[1] He was buried in Old Cathedral cemetery in Philadelphia.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Death of Alexander Heron, The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) April 10, 1865, page 2, accessed August 16, 2017 at https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13128504/
  2. 1 2 Campbell, John Hugh. History of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and of the Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland: March 17, 1771-March 17, 1892. Philadelphia: The Hibernian Society, 1892. p429
  3. ↑ A Trial Trip, The Evening Telegraph (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) September 16, 1864, page 2, accessed August 16, 2017 at https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13128436/a_trial_trip_the_evening_telegraph/
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