Benjamin Brandreth was a pioneer in the early use of mass advertising to build consumer awareness of his product, a purgative that allegedly cured many ills by purging toxins out of the blood. He became a successful and wealthy businessman, bank... Wikipedia
Born: June 23, 1809, Newtown, United Kingdom
Died: February 18, 1880 (age 70 years), Ossining, NY
Children: George A. Brandreth
Grandchild: Mary (May) Watson Borup
Great grandchildren: Yvette Borup Andrews and George Borup
Books: Philip Von Artaveld: The People's Friend and The Doctrine of Purgation: Curiosities from Ancient and Modern Literature. A Collection of Quotations on the Use of Purgatives, from Hippocrates, and Other Medical Writers, Covering a Period of Over Two Thousand Years, Proving Purgation is the Corner-stone of All Curatives
Previous office: New York State Senator (1858–1859)