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William P Devore 1919 - 1991

William Penn Devore Sr. of Anderson, Shasta County, CA was born on March 31, 1919 at Jonesville, VA, USA in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia United States, and died at age 72 years old on May 22, 1991 at Anderson, CA, USA in Anderson, Shasta County, CA.
William Penn Devore Sr.
Bill
Anderson, Shasta County, CA 96007
March 31, 1919
Jonesville, VA, USA in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia, 24263, United States
May 22, 1991
Anderson, CA, USA in Anderson, Shasta County, California, 96007, United States
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  • Introduction

    Worked in garment industry, Catalina Sportswear, California Ranchwear, Phil Rose, upholstery furniture boats then developed the original chopper seats which are collector items...DeVore Cycle Seats.
  • 03/31
    1919

    Birthday

    March 31, 1919
    Birthdate
    Jonesville, VA, USA in Jonesville, Lee County, Virginia 24263, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Ohio, Holland, Britain
  • Nationality & Locations

    Virginia, California, texas
  • Early Life & Education

    High school
  • Religious Beliefs

    Methodist
  • Military Service

    Navy wwII
  • Professional Career

    Cutter, upholstery, self-employed businessman.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Would go to Bull fights over the border have several bulls butchered then give the meat to local people and would do this on regular basis while living in Texas.
  • 05/22
    1991

    Death

    May 22, 1991
    Death date
    Duadnal cancer
    Cause of death
    Anderson, CA, USA in Anderson, Shasta County, California 96007, United States
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that William P Devore was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1942, he was 23 years old when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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