Henry Peronneau

Henri Peronneau (1667–1754), born May 28, 1667 La Rochelle, Charente-maritime, Poitou-Charentes, Francein (Immigrant) (France to SC) (arr 1695 to Charleston, South Carolina, was a businessman in rice plantations and wine importing. He is thought to have been the wealthiest man in America at one point. Immediate Family: Son of Samuel Peronneau and Jeanne Marie Collin Husband of Desiree Barraud Father of Elizabeth Holmes and Alexander Brother of Marie Bacot and Elizabeth Peronneau