Gruelle, Johnny Barton b. December 24, 1880 d. January 9, 1938 Author. He produced cartoons and drawings for numerous newspapers and magazines including "The New York Herald" and "Good Housekeeping." He wrote the prize winning comic strip "Brutus." In 1915 he patented and trademarked the doll which became known and loved throughout the world as "Raggedy Ann". In 1918 his book "Raggedy Ann Stories" was published and the first doll was introduced. "Ragged Andy Stories" came out in 1920. He subsequently wrote many other books about the adventures of Raggedy...[Read More] (Bio by: Jan Franco) Silvermine Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA Plot: unmarked grave
b. December 22, 1868 d. January, 1922