Henry Morris Naglee

1815–1886 (age 71)

Businessman

Biography

Henry Morris Naglee graduated from West Point, served with distinction in the Mexican War and the Civil War, and later became a leading entrepreneur in California, blending his military discipline with a pioneering spirit in business and agriculture.

He generously supported causes for veterans and civic improvement, nurturing the new communities of the West while remaining mindful of the loyal service of his comrades.