Background
Pont, Henry Du was born on August 8, 1812 in Eleutherian Mills, Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Eleuthère Inenee and Sophie Madelaine (Palmas) Du Pont.
Pont, Henry Du was born on August 8, 1812 in Eleutherian Mills, Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Eleuthère Inenee and Sophie Madelaine (Palmas) Du Pont.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1833.
Served as Second lieutenant Delaware Militia, 1833-1834, major general. Joined father in manufacturing gunpowder, became head Éleuthère Irénée Du Pont de Nemours & Company, 1850, expanded company with Crimean War profits, bought mills in Pennsylvania, began using Peruvian nitrate soda instead of saltpetre, set up factory in California, 1861, bought out Hazard and California Powder companies, 1876.
Served as Second lieutenant Delaware Militia, 1833-1834, major general.
Married Louisa Bernard, 1837.