James Gordon Bennett Sr.

James Gordon Bennett Sr.
Bennett c. 1851
Born	September 1, 1795 (1795-09) Newmill, Banffshire, Scotland
Died	June 1, 1872 (1872-07) (aged 76) Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Publisher
Known for	Founder of New York Herald
Spouse	Henrietta Agnes Crean ​ ​ (m. 1840)​
Children	3, including James Jr.

James Gordon Bennett Sr. (September 1, 1795 – June 1, 1872) was a British-born American businessman who was the founder, editor and publisher of the New York Herald and a major figure in the history of American newspapers.