Lily was the daughter of William and Jane (Mosely) Deacon. A well-known professional equestrian associated with shows in England and the United States, Lily emigrated to the United States in 1882. She married Adam Forepaugh Jr, the son of the famous circus owner, in June of that year.
Lily was a resident of Brewster NY for 55 years. She was active in the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and was also a generous benefactor to the local community.
Lily was a resident of Brewster NY for 55 years. She was active in the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and was also a generous benefactor to the local community.
Lily was the daughter of William and Jane (Mosely) Deacon. A well-known professional equestrian associated with shows in England and the United States, Lily emigrated to the United States in 1882. She married Adam Forepaugh Jr, the son of the famous circus owner, in June of that year.
Lily was a resident of Brewster NY for 55 years. She was active in the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and was also a generous benefactor to the local community.
Lily was a resident of Brewster NY for 55 years. She was active in the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and was also a generous benefactor to the local community.
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LILY DEACON FOREPAUGH, BORN LONDON ENG DEC 9, 1858. DIED BREWSTER NY FEB 27, 1946, EQUESTRIENNE, MUSICIAN, ARTIST PHILANTHROPIST, WIFE OF ADAM FOREPAUGH, JR., CIRCUS PROPRIETOR
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