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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.
William Deering (* 25. April 1826 in South Paris, Maine; † 9. Dezember 1913 in Coconut Grove, Florida) war ein amerikanischer Industrieller. Deering verließ um 1850 seinen Geburtsort in Maine und investierte sein Erbe in westliches Farmland in Illinois und Iowa.
- 25. April 1826
- Deering, William
- US-amerikanischer Industrieller
21. Apr. 2024 · William Deering (born April 25, 1826, South Paris, Maine, U.S.—died Dec. 9, 1913, Coconut Grove, Fla.) was an American businessman and philanthropist whose company was at one time the largest agricultural-implement manufacturer in the world. Deering helped manage his family’s woolen mill in South Paris in western Maine.
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1. Aug. 2003 · The Journey of William Deering. By Sam Moore. Even though he was one of the most-instrumental figures in American agricultural equipment development before and after the turn of the 20th century, William Deering’s contributions to the industry remain an enigma to some collectors.
Biography. WILLIAM DEERING is a documentary photographer known for his ambiguous images of people, places and things… his photography projects have taken him throughout Europe, the Far East and the United States and is represented internationally by Getty Images and is currently working on a number of new projects.
William Deering. American manufacturer William Deering (1826-1913) made improvements in the grain harvester that greatly increased production of grain throughout the world. Born in South Paris, Maine, William Deering intended to study medicine but, because of his father's need for help in his woolen mill, went to work there instead.
Gammon continued having harvesters built at Plano by Marsh Brothers while Easter chose Rockford, Illinois. William Deering joined with Gammon in 1870 forming Gammon, Deering, & Steward. The company expanded their area and gained control of Easter’s firm in 1877. Having accumulated a million-dollar fortune, Gammon left the partnership in 1879.
