Background
Devendorf, James Franklin was born on April 6, 1856 in Lowell, Michigan, United States. Son of Thomas Jefferson and Grace (Condon) Devendorf.
Devendorf, James Franklin was born on April 6, 1856 in Lowell, Michigan, United States. Son of Thomas Jefferson and Grace (Condon) Devendorf.
Educational public schools.
Topographical engineer President Carmel Development Company. Known as community organizer and patron of art, literature and music
Founder of Artists’ and Writers’ Colony at Carmel-by-the-Sea, and of Carmel Highlands.
Promoter of Carmel Forest Theatre, for prize contests and for production of original drama. Also promoter Carmel Arts and Crafts Society and allied organizations.
Married Lillie A. Potter. Children: Edwina, Mistress Myrtle Gibbs, Mistress Lillian Hohfeld, Mistress Marian Angus.