Colgate, Samuel
manufacturer, was born March 22, 1822, in New York city. He is a son of the late William Colgate. At an early age he took a position in the works of Colgate and Company, manufacturers of soap, and has since devoted his business life to this industry, now being senior partner in the concern.
In conjunction with his brother, James B. Colgate, he erected the Colgate academy building, in Hamilton, N. Y., at an expense of $60,000. He is president of the New York Baptist Education society, and of the Society for the Suppression of Vice.