"Texas Charley" Bigelow
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| "Texas Charley" Bigelow | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 January 1855 Worcester, MA |
| Died | 30 December 1917 (62) [1] Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Field(s) | Patent Medicine |
| Known for | Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company |
Charles Sam Houston Bigelow (January 14, 1855 - December 30, 1917), also known as "Texas Charley" Bigelow, was an American patent medicine manufacturer and promoter, co-founder with "Doc" Healy of the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company, widely renown for its travelling medicine shows in the late 19th century.
References
- ↑ Obituary notice for "Colonel Charles Sam Houston Bigelow" (Texas Charley Bigelow) (bigelowsociety.com) — from December 31, 1917 ed. of the Houston Chronicle.