James Cook Ayer
| James Cook Ayer | |
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| Born | May 5, 1818 Groton, Connecticut | 
| Died | July 3, 1878 (aged 60) Winchendon, Massachusetts | 
| Burial place | Lowell Cemetery | 
| Occupation | Businessman | 
| Spouse | Josephine Mellen Southwick  (m. 1850) | 
| Children | 3 | 
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James Cook Ayer (May 5, 1818 – July 3, 1878) was the wealthiest patent medicine businessman of his day.