George M. Hendee
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George Mallory Hendee (October 2, 1866 – June 13, 1943) was an American bicycle racer[1] and the co-founder of the Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company. Hendee first became involved with the bicycle industry after his bicycle-racing career. Not only did Hendee build bicycles, but he also sponsored numerous bicycle events and racers. Once he retired from racing and the manufacturing company, Hendee bred cattle and chickens on his farm.
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George Mallory Hendee | |
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Born | 2 October 1866 Watertown, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | June 13, 1943(1943-06-13) (aged 76) Suffield, Connecticut, United States |
Occupation | Motorcycle manufacturer |
Spouse(s) | Edith M. Cordwell (1888–1895) Edith Leona Hale (1915 – until his death) |
Parent(s) | William Goodell Hendee Emma Dwight Upton |
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