Biography: Robert W. Johnson 3 Articles

by Me...Again

Back in 1861 when Robert Woods Johnson (1845-1910) took an apprentice position in his uncle's apothecary (our modern day drug store), it was to keep him home from the civil war. But he was so interested in the field and al...read more

by Liomas Thomas

Truly a family legacy. The company of Johnson and Johnson was led by four generations, and started by three brothers. Robert W Johnson, born in 1845. He started the company in alone with George Seabury. Both men were fasci...read more

by Joyce Priddy

Do you use BandAids? Do you have contact lenses? Perhaps you popped a few Tylenol here and there. The majority of American name brand medical personal products are Johnson & Johnson brand. This company was started by Ro...read more