Joseph Ray Watkins

J. R. Watkins
Watkins, c. 1900
Born	Joseph Ray Watkins (1840-08-21)August 21, 1840 Cincinnati, U.S.
Died	December 21, 1911(1911-12-21) (aged 71) Jamaica
Nationality	American
Occupation	medicine manufacturer
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Joseph Ray Watkins (August 21, 1840 – December 21, 1911) was an American entrepreneur and founder of Watkins Incorporated with his homemade medical products – liniment, extracts, and salves. He offered the United States's first money back guarantee for his products and is credited as the founder of the direct sales industry.