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  1. 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 .

  2. Feb 27, 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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  4. Aug 1, 2003 · Apparently tired of the dry goods business, and with $40,000 burning a hole in his pocket, William Deering arrived in Chicago looking for a place to invest his money. Gammon was originally from Maine and knew Deering, who immediately agreed to sink his money in the new firm. Two years later, the company thrived.

  5. 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.

  6. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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. Deering in 1899. Born. ( 1826-04-25) April 25, 1826. South Paris, Maine, U.S.

  7. Oct 24, 2019 · Deering’s factory on the north side employed at least 7,000, though McCormick was a larger company in total. After Cyrus McCormick died in 1884, his widow (twenty-six years younger than Cyrus) and his son Cyrus, Jr. took over the company and continued to build the business. William Deering was getting older and wanted to sell.

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