Background
Vandeveer, Welzie Wellington was born on February 16, 1887 in Haubstadt, Indiana, United States. Son of Louis Bennett and Mary Ellen (Gwaltney) Vandeveer.
Vandeveer, Welzie Wellington was born on February 16, 1887 in Haubstadt, Indiana, United States. Son of Louis Bennett and Mary Ellen (Gwaltney) Vandeveer.
Student Southern Illinois University, 1908-1910, Doctor of Laws, 1950.
Teacher country school, Edgewood and Dietrich, Illinois, 1910-1913. With Western Union Telegraph Company, 1913-1916. Sales and sales training Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company, 1916-1921.
With American Petroleum Company, 1921-1925.
Company-founder Allied Oil Corporation, Incorporated., Cleveland, 1925, company merged with Ashland Oil & Refining Company, 1948. Director Ashland Oil & Refining Company, American Independent Oil Corporation, American Petroleum Institute, Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad Director in charge District II, Petroleum Administration for War, 1943-1945.
Member National Petroleum Council. President Southern Illinois U. Alumni Association. Member Indiana Society of Chicago.
Mason (32 degree, Shriner).
Clubs: Westwood Country (director).
Married Wilda Ruth, March 7, 1919. Children: James Wellington, Ruth Marie.