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Galen Hunter

1802 – 1872

American pharmacist

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Lived 1802 – 1872 (aged 70). Galen Hunter was a businessperson and physician, known for C.O. Bigelow.

Galen Hunter, M.D. (January 20, 1802 – August 6, 1872) was an American pharmacist. He founded The Village Apothecary Shop on Sixth Avenue in New York City. Today, as C.O. Bigelow, it is the oldest apothecary–pharmacy in the United States.

Early life Hunter was born in Westmore, Vermont, to Jabesh Hunter and Mary Savage. He graduated Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1824.

Career In 1838, Hunter established The Village Apothecary Shop at 102 Sixth Avenue in New York City. He ran the business until 1863, at which point it was sold to George L. Hooper, a native of Castine, Maine.

He was a member of the Medical Society of the County of New York between 1841 and his death.

Personal life On January 27, 1827, in Springfield, Vermont, Hunter married Elizabeth Rosalind Willard (1807–1852), of Burke, Vermont. They had three known children: Dr. William Charles, who was born in 1829; Helen Elizabeth, born in White River Junction, Vermont, on June 6, 1836; He is interred in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills Cemetery. He survived his wife by twenty years.

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C.O. Bigelow

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Who was Galen Hunter?

American pharmacist (1802–1872)

When was Galen Hunter born?

Galen Hunter was born on 20 January 1802 in Westmore, Vermont.

When did Galen Hunter die?

Galen Hunter died on 6 August 1872.

What was Galen Hunter's occupation?

Galen Hunter was a businessperson and physician.

What was Galen Hunter known for?

Galen Hunter was known for C.O. Bigelow.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Galen Hunter

· Wikidata: Q115024620

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