CRAWFORD COUNTY, GA - BIOGRAPHIES   Dr. John Stith Pemberton

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Dr. John Stith Pemberton, born July 8, 1831 in Knoxville, Georgia and
died August 16, 1888 in Atlanta, developed the original formula for
Coca-Cola syrup.  Dr. Pemberton was a druggist in Columbus, Georgia,
married Miss Clifford Lewis in 1853, fought as a Captain under the
leadership of General Joe Wheeler in the War Between the States,
and later moved to Atlanta where he operated his pharmacy and chemical
company.  Around 1866 he concocted the Coca-Cola formula which is
still kept secret.  Due to failing health and financial circumstances,
he sold his formula for $1,750 in 1887.