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Willard Lamb Velie
Willard Lamb Velie | |
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 Villa Velie, residence of Mr. Willard Lamb Velie in Moline, Illinois, 1921 | |
| Born | 1866 Moline, Illinois, US |
| Died | September 24, 1928 Moline, Illinois, US |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery 41°30′28″N 90°29′31″W / 41.50780°N 90.49190°W |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Yale University |
| Occupation | President/Founder of Velie Motors Corporation |
| Known for | Velie Motorcar Velie Monocoupe |
| Spouse | Annie Flowerree |
| Children | 2 |
Willard Lamb Velie (1866 – October 24, 1928) was a businessman based in Moline, Illinois. He was an executive at Deere & Company before starting his own companies, which grew to become Velie Motor Company. He developed advanced engines for automobiles and airplanes.
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