James E. Bacon
Avocado grower, rancher, horticulturist
About James E. Bacon
Lived 1909 – 1997 (aged 87–88).
Life and career James Bacon was born on July 13, 1909, in the Bacon House at Buena Park, California. His parents were Agatha and Robert Bacon.
The 'Bacon' avocado was a seedling planted and selected by Bacon around 1928. It was registered with the California Avocado Society in 1948.
In 1985, Bacon and his wife donated USD $53,000 to the Fullerton Arboretum in Fullerton, California, calling it "a worthwhile recipient", by creating an endowment to "provide monies to assist in the operational and education activities of the arboretum."
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Who was James E. Bacon?
avocado grower, rancher, horticulturist
When was James E. Bacon born?
James E. Bacon was born in 1909.
When did James E. Bacon die?
James E. Bacon died in 1997.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James E. Bacon (rancher)
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