💰James Vernor Net worth: $25 million
About
American pharmacist most famous for inventing Vernor's ginger ale in 1866.
Before Fame
He served in the 4th Michigan Cavalry during the American Civil War.
Trivia
He was an original member of the Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
Family Life
He and his son, James Vernor II, opened a soda fountain on Woodward Ave. in 1896.
Associated With
He and C. Everett Koop are both famous doctors from the state of New York.
