William Deering

William Deering
Deering in 1899
Born(1826-04-25)April 25, 1826
DiedDecember 9, 1913(1913-12-09) (aged 87)
Burial placeGraceland Cemetery
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • philanthropist
Known forFounding 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- ?)
ChildrenCharles Deering
James Deering
Abby Marion Deering
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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.