James Vernor, Sr.
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N 42° 17.879 W 083° 08.197
17T E 323874 N 4685072
Grave of James Vernor, Sr.
Waymark Code: WM16AW
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2007
Views: 49
James Vernor, Sr., interred at Woodmere Cemetery, Section D, Detroit, Michigan.
Description:
James Vernor was a Detroit pharmicist and florist. In 1866 he introduced the world's first carbonated beverage, Vernor's Ginger Ale.
Vernor also served on the Detroit City Council for 25 years.
Date of birth: 04/11/1843
Date of death: 10/29/1927
Area of notoriety: Other
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
Web site: Not listed
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