Who was Who in the Distilling Industry - Henry McKenna

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Who was Who in the Distilling Industry - Henry McKenna

Unread postby bourbonv » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:18 pm

McKenna, Henry

Born: 1 September 1819 Draperstown, County Derry, Ireland
Died: 22 February 1893 Fairfield Kentucky
Married: Mary Elizabeth Goodwin 11 September 1847

Companies Associated With: Henry McKenna Distillery

Brands Associated With: Henry McKenna

Contributions to the Industry: Believed in Quality, not Quantity.

Contributions to the Community: Worked to build a Nelson County Turnpike in 1853. Known to be of a "charitable disposition and open, jovial nature.


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