Background
III, Edward Devereux Sheffe, was born on August 10, 1950 in San Diego, California, United States.
editor writer editorial consultant
III, Edward Devereux Sheffe, was born on August 10, 1950 in San Diego, California, United States.
Student, University Tennessee, 1970. Student, University Fez (Morocco), 1973. Bachelor magna cum laude, University Florida, 1978.
Postgraduate, Florida International University, 1980.
Special projects assistant, United States Information Agency, Department State, Fez, l973-75;
political and legislation reporter, Tennessee Democrat, Nashville, l976;
editor, Jacksonville (Florida) Herald, l977;
senior editor, Sport Diver magazine, Miami, Florida, l978-79;
editor-in-chief, Ski X-C magazine and Backpacker magazine, New York City, l980-82;
editor-in-chief, Adventure Travel magazine, New York City, l98l-82;
group editorial director, Ziff-Davis Public Company. New York City, l982;
writer, editorial consultant, E. Devereux Sheffe Associations, New York City, l983-. Contributing editor Madison Avenue magazine, New York City, 1983-1984, Outside magazine, Chicago, 1983-1987, PC Computing magazine, Boston, 1988-1989.
Lecturer editorial writing Pratt Institute, New York City, since 1987. Board directors Riverside Symphony Orchestra, New York City.
Board directors Foundation for Educational Development, New York City, since 1987. Delegate 17th annual United States-Soviet Conference, Moscow, 1989. With United States Navy, 1971-1973.
Member American Society Journalists and Authors, Society Professional Journalists, Appalachian Mountain Club (Boston, board education l987—), Phi Beta Kappa.
Son of Edward Junior and Frances (Buck) S. Married Mary Ann Davis Wilson, October 3, l975 (divorced November l98l).