Pocket Watch Database
Gail Borden
Elgin National Watch Co.
Gail Borden was an early investor in the National Watch company and enjoyed a prolific career as a land surveyor, publisher, and inventor. He is best known as the developer of condensed milk and opened the Elgin Milk Condensing Company in Elgin, Illinois.
Roles & Associations
| Company | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Investor |
1865- |
Production
| Company | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
"Gail Borden" Movement Introduced |
September 8, 1871 |