Merle Leland Youngs
Manufacturer of Trojan condoms
About Merle Leland Youngs
Lived 1886 – 1958 (aged 71). Merle Leland Youngs was a business magnate.
Merle Leland Youngs (December 2, 1886 – October 8, 1958) was the manufacturer of Trojan condoms in Trenton, New Jersey, at Youngs Rubber. He was chairman of the board, treasurer and director. The brands were sold to Charlie Chrisman and in 2001 to Church and Dwight.
Biography He was born on December 2, 1886, in New York. He died on October 8, 1958.
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manufacturer of Trojan condoms (1886–1958)
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Merle Leland Youngs was born on 2 December 1886.
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Merle Leland Youngs died on 8 October 1958.
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Merle Leland Youngs was a business magnate.
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