William Deering
American businessman and philanthropist (1826-1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American politician and businessman, see William H. Deering.
William Deering (April 25, 1826 – December 9, 1913) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He inherited a woolen mill in Maine, but made his fortune in later life with the Deering Harvester Company.
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Born | (1826-04-25)April 25, 1826 South Paris, Maine, U.S. |
Died | December 9, 1913(1913-12-09) (aged 87) Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S. |
Burial place | Graceland Cemetery |
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Known for | Founding the Deering Harvester Company which later merged with the McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. to form International Harvester |
Spouse(s) | Abby Reed Barbour (? - c.1856 death) Clara Barbour Cummings Hamilton (1857- ?) |
Children | Charles Deering James Deering Abby Marion Deering |
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