George Gill Green facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George Gill Green
Green circa 1878
Born	(1842-01-16)January 16, 1842 Clarksboro, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	February 26, 1925(1925-02-26) (aged 83) Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	American
Other names	G.G. Green
Education	University of Pennsylvania (did not graduate)
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Known for	Sale of the elixir called "L.M. Green," a formula bought from his father
Spouse(s)	Angie Brown
Parent(s)	Mary Ann (1820-1844) Lewis M. Green (1818-1894)
Military career
Allegiance	USA
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1864-1865
Rank	Colonel
Unit	142nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

An old photo of George G. Green

George Gill Green (born January 16, 1842 – died February 26, 1925) was a clever businessman. He became famous for selling special medicines. He also served as a surgeon for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Life Story of George G. Green

George Gill Green was born in Clarksboro, New Jersey. His parents were Mary Ann and Lewis M. Green. His mother was from Pennsylvania, and his father worked as a butcher.

Early Life and Military Service

George went to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. He studied there for two years. In 1864, he left school before finishing his degree.

He joined the United States Army during the American Civil War. He served from 1864 to 1865. He was part of the 142nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Starting a Business Empire

In 1867, Green started a business in Baltimore. He sold medicines in large amounts. Sadly, his factory was destroyed in a fire. After this, he moved to Ohio.

There, he married Angie Brown. They had their first child in Ohio.

George bought the rights to two special medicines from his father. These were called "Green's August Flower" and "Dr. Boschee's German Syrup." His father used to sell them as "L.M. Green."

Smart Marketing and Success

George was very good at marketing. He sent out millions of free samples of his medicines. He also gave away thousands of his own almanacs. An almanac is a book published every year with facts and information.

These smart marketing ideas helped him become a very rich man. By 1880, he was a millionaire.

Building and Investing

In 1880, George built the Woodbury Opera House in Woodbury, New Jersey. His family moved to Woodbury on November 23, 1872.

George and Angie had another son, George Gill Green II. He was born on January 17, 1883.

In 1893, Green bought a hotel that wasn't finished yet. It was in Pasadena, California. He completed it in 1894 and opened it as the famous Hotel Green.

In 1895, he finished building a summer home. It was called Kil Kare Castle. This beautiful home was located at Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey.

Three years later, in 1898, Green added more to the Hotel Green. He built an annex, which is an extra building. This new part was called the Central Annex building, or Castle Green. It is a very important historical building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and other historical lists.

In 1903, Green added a third annex to the Hotel Green. This one was known as the Wooster Block.

Later Years

George Green's medicine business started to slow down. This happened after a new law was passed in 1906. It was called the Pure Food and Drug Act. This law made sure that medicines had to be safe and correctly labeled. By 1916, his company stopped making its products.

George Gill Green passed away on February 26, 1925. He died in Woodbury, New Jersey.

Books and Publications

George G. Green also published some writings during his life.

• G.G. Green's Diary & Almanac: This was first made in 1878. Millions of copies were printed each year. They were sent all over the world until 1916.
• Wit and Wisdom: George G. Green published this book in 1887.

Important Dates

Here are some key dates in George Gill Green's life:

• 1842: Born on January 16, in Clarksboro, New Jersey.
• 1864: Left the University of Pennsylvania before graduating.
• 1867: Moved to Baltimore, Maryland.
• 1883: His son, George Gill Green II, was born on January 17.
• 1894: His father, Lewis M. Green, passed away on January 26.
• 1895: Completed his summer home, "Kil Kare Castle," on Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.
• 1893: Bought and finished the main Hotel Green building in Pasadena, California.
• 1898: Built the "Central Annex" to Hotel Green, also known as "Castle Green."
• 1903: Built the "Wooster Block" annex to Hotel Green.
• 1925: George Gill Green passed away on February 26.

Images for kids

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  George Green in the 1850 US Census

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  George Green in the 1880 US Census

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  George Green in the 1900 US Census

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  George Green in the 1920 US Census