Willard R. Espy

Lexicographer, Author

1910 – 1999

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Who was Willard R. Espy?

Willard Richardson Espy was a U.S. editor, philologist, writer, poet, and local historian. He was the best-known collector of and commentator on word play of his time, and is also particularly remembered for his national bestseller Oysterville – Roads to Grandpa's Village.

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Born
Dec 21, 1910
Olympia
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  • Willard Espy
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  • United States of America
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Died
Feb 20, 1999
New York City

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on July 23, 2013

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