James Vernor

James Vernor
Born(1843-04-11)April 11, 1843
Albany, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 1927(1927-10-29) (aged 84)
Grosse Ile Township, Michigan, U.S.
Buried
Woodmere Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
RankSecond lieutenant
Unit4th Michigan Cavalry
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War

James Vernor Sr. (April 11, 1843 – October 29, 1927) was an American pharmacist and druggist who began selling Vernors brand ginger ale in 1880.