Nathan Heald (New Ipswich, New Hampshire September 24, 1775 – O'Fallon, Missouri April 27, 1832) was an officer in the U.S. Army, during the War of 1812.
On August 15, a group of Miami Indians led by his wife's father, Captain William Wells, arrived from Fort Wayne to provide assistance.
The Healds made their way across Lake Michigan and eventually arrived at Fort Detroit, then in British hands, where they surrendered.
Heald was promoted to major shortly after his release, and was given a disability discharge in 1814.
In 1817, Heald moved to O'Fallon, Missouri, and purchased the former Fort Zumwalt.