William H Danforth
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About
Missouri-born founder of the Ralston-Purina animal and pet food company. Also an author and philanthropist, he published an inspirational book entitled I Dare You! and helped establish the American Youth Foundation.
Before Fame
He studied at Berea College in Kentucky.
Trivia
His Danforth Foundation funded the construction of two dozen college chapels.
Family Life
He grew up in Mississippi County, Missouri. He married Adda Bush in 1894.
Associated With
He was the grandfather of Republican Senator John Danforth.
