George Garr Henry

Born in 1881 and dying in 1917, George Garr Henry is remembered chiefly for How to Invest Money, first published in 1908. The book presents straightforward guidance on bonds, stocks, and other securities, aiming to help readers understand investment choices without unnecessary jargon.

Henry wrote from real professional experience. Contemporary editions identify him as a vice-president of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, which helps explain the book’s confident, practical tone and its focus on careful judgment rather than speculation.

Little biographical information is easy to confirm beyond those basics, but his work has lasted because of its clarity. For listeners interested in the history of personal finance, his writing offers a concise snapshot of how serious investment advice was explained in the early 1900s.