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Joseph Ray Watkins

American entrepreneur · United States · On the map · Founders · Lived 1840 to 1911 · aged 71

Joseph Ray Watkins was an American entrepreneur and founder of Watkins Incorporated with his homemade medical products - liniment, extracts, and salves. He offered the United States's first money back guarantee for his products and is credited as the founder of the direct sales industry.

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Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1911 · aged 71