William Colgate (1783-1857)
of New York City; Founder of the Colgate-Palmolive Company
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.
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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 10/05/2024 and last updated on 05/06/2024.
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