John E. Healy
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| John E. Healy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1845 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Died | 15 October 1921 (76) Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Field(s) | Patent Medicine |
| Known for | Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company |
John E. Healy (September 4, 1845 - October 15, 1921), also known as "Doc" Healy, was an American patent medicine manufacturer and promoter, co-founder with "Texas Charley" Bigelow of the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company, which was widely renown for its travelling medicine shows in the late 19th century. Healy reportedly left the company around 1894.