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Frederick Ayer (December 8, 1822 - March 14, 1918) was an American businessman and the younger brother of patent medicine tycoon Dr. James Cook Ayer. In addition to his involvement in the patent medicine business, he is better known for his work in the textile industry. After buying the Tremont and Suffolk mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, he bought up many textile operations in nearby Lawrence, combining them in 1899 into the American Woolen Company, of which he was the first president. He was involved in other businesses of the time as well, such as being the co-founder of the Arctic Coal Company . He died on March 14, 1918, in Thomasville, Georgia, and is interred at Lowell Cemetery.

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Born	8 December 1822 Ledyard, Connecticut
Died	14 March 1918 (aged 95) Thomasville, Georgia, U.S.
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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James Cook Ayer · Brother · 1818-1878 · Massachusetts medicine manufacturer edit info

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Jean Gordon (Red Cross Donut Girl) · Granddaughter · 1915-1946 · American socialite, WWII Red Cross worker edit info

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Frederick Ayer Jr. · Grandson · 1915-1974 · American government official, attorney, and author edit info

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George Patton IV · Grandson · 1923-2004 · United States Army general and son of George Patton edit info

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