1918 - 2008
Betty James American Business
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Betty James was previously married to Richard T. James.
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American Business Professional Betty James was born on 13th February, 1918 in Altoona, PA and passed away on 20th Nov 2008 Philadelphia, PA aged 90. She is most remembered for Wife of Richard T. James, creator of the Slinky. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Betty James is a member of the following lists: 2008 deaths, 1918 births and People from Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
30 years
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| Total | 1 |
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Details
| First Name |
Betty
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| Last Name |
James
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| Birthday |
13th February, 1918
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| Birthplace |
Altoona, PA
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| Died |
20th November, 2008
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| Place of Death |
Philadelphia, PA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Failure
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
American businessperson
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| Occupation |
Business
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| Claim to Fame |
Wife of Richard T. James, creator of the Slinky
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Betty M. James (February 13, 1918, Altoona, Pennsylvania – November 20, 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania),
was an American businessperson who came up with the name for the Slinky her husband Richard T. James invented. She ran James Industries, the firm that manufactured the toy, by herself starting in 1960 after her husband left the firm and the family.
