The Life of John Deere By gplatz4.0 Feb 7, 1804 A Deere is Born! John Deere is born to Sarah Yates and William Rinold Deere in Rutland, Vermont. Period: Jan 1, 1808 to Dec 31, 1808 William Rinold Deere Disappeers! John's father goes to England and never returns. Feb 7, 1821 Gets Job at Forge! HE gets a job at a forge at age 17. Apr 25, 2017 Francis dies! Francis Deere (John's brother) dies of a fever illness.
