Location St Louis, Missouri, United States Regions Midwestern US Gender Male
William H. Danforth (September 10, 1870 – December 24, 1955) was an American businessman known for founding Ralston Purina in St. Louis, Missouri in 1894. He was a co-founder of the American Youth Foundation (AYF) and the author of the book, I Dare You!. Danforth was raised in Charleston, Missouri.[1] He graduated from Washington University in St.
Louis.
