He is mentioned in the 1795 will of his father Josiah.

On 20 October 1795, executorship of the estate of Josiah McTyre was granted to H. Y. McTyre and Thomas Hundley. Henry McTyre, Thomas Hunly, John Sadler, and Lewis Montague acknowledge their bond in the penalty of £500. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 191.]

1810 U.S. Census, Middlesex County, Virginia:
McTyre, Henry
1 male under 10
1 male 16-26
1 male over 45
1 female 10-16
1 female over 45
4 slaves

1820 U.S. Census, Middlesex County, Virginia:
McTyre, Henry
1 male 16–26
1 male 26–45
1 male over 45
1 female 16–26
1 female over 45
2 people engaged in agriculture
1 male slave 26–45
1 female slave under 14
all other persons: 7

The will of Henery McTyre was dated 20 August 1815. To wife, not named. Daughter Cathorine Dun, son Henry McTyre, son Josia, son Willian to receive plantation, son George D. McTyre. Witnesses: Wm Montague, John Carlton. Proved 24 October 1820. [Middlesex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, page 334.]

He is listed as the father of Joseph in Joseph’s marriage record.