Benjamin Franklin Mebane

(1823-1884)

At a Glance

Originator of Taraxacum Tonic

Biographical Data

Important Dates

Benjamin Franklin Mebane was born in 1823. He died in 1884.

Schools Attended

• University of Pennsylvania.

Occupations

• Physician.

Relatives

• Parents: George Allen Mebane (1791-1877) and Elizabeth Attealia Yancey (1803-1882).
• Siblings:
  • five brothers, David Alexander Mebane (1829-1880), Thomas Yancey Mebane (1821-1892), Bartlett Yancey Mebane (1832-864 ), William Paisley Mebane (b. 1834) and John Henry Mebane.
  • two sisters, Martha Frances Mebane (1837-1909)  and Elizabeth Anne Mebane (1825-1895).