2 Quotes & Sayings By Henry Wells
Henry Wells was born in England in 1864. He won a scholarship to Oxford University, where he studied mathematics and economics for three years. At Oxford he met John A. Roebling who was building the Brooklyn Bridge at the time
Henry helped him in his work with iron, wood, and wire. He worked on the Brooklyn Bridge until 1865 when he left to become manager of a cotton mill in New Jersey. After the Civil War began, Henry became involved in the manufacture of weapons for the Union army.