Henry Wheeler De Forest (1855-1938) was an American railroad executive.
He was chair of the executive committee of the Southern Pacific Railroad from 1925 to 1928, and chair of its board of directors from 1929 to 1932.
| Preceded by Julius Kruttschnitt |
Chairman of the Southern Pacific Railroad executive committee 1925 – 1928 |
Succeeded by Hale Holden |
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Chairman of the Southern Pacific Railroad board of directors 1929 – 1932 |
Succeeded by Hale Holden |
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| Name | Deforest, Henry |
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| Date of birth | 1855 |
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| Date of death | 1938 |
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