The Pink Pill People: The Rise and Rifts of the Fulford Dynasty
<p>In Brockville, Ontario, George Taylor Fulford wasn’t about to follow the well-trodden path. Born in 1852 to a family skilled in the art of hustle — from innkeeping to marble dealing — George was the runt of the litter with the loftiest of ambitions. Growing up in this mix of grit and grind, George was fueled by a desire to forge his own path. He was determined to carve a name for himself out of something a bit lighter than stone.</p>
<p><img alt="A portrait of George Taylor Fulford." src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:770/1*Ikm-f6GUZOmXGIkKVURXBw.jpeg" style="height:952px; width:700px" /></p>
<p>George Fulford. Photo property of the <a href="https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/fr/properties/fulford-place/history" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Ontario Heritage Trust</a></p>
<p>Enter Mary Wilder White (born 1856), the Wisconsin socialite who caught George's eye. Despite her parents' attempts to keep her away from the working-class Brockville boy, love (and his ability to make tons of money) prevailed through a decade of letter-writing. Their union, marked by perseverance and passion, led to a family saga filled with ambition, tragedy, and triumph.</p>
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