William Colgate (1783-1857)

of New York City; Founder of the Colgate-Palmolive Company

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He was described as, "a very worthy man... made all his money by untiring industry in the business of a tallow chandler". In 1846, his fortune was estimated at $300,000.

Parents (2)

Robert Colgate

Farmer & Soap Manufacturer of Shoreham, UK, Maryland & New York

1758-1826

Sarah (Bowles) Colgate

Mrs Sarah (Bowles) Colgate

1759-1847

Spouse (1)

Mary (Gilbert) Colgate

Mrs Mary (Gilbert) Colgate

1788-1855

Children (4)

Robert Colgate

Manufacturer of White Lead, of New York City & "Stonehurst" Riverdale-on-Hudson

1812-1885

James Boorman Colgate

President of the New York Gold Exchange & Founder of Colgate University

1818-1904

Samuel Colgate

President of Colgate & Co., Manufacturers of Soap & Toothpaste

1822-1897

Mary (Colgate) Colby

Mrs Mary (Colgate) Colby

1826-1873

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