- Colgate — 2021-08-11 11:43:11
…blican ideals he decided to leave their farm in Shoreham, Kent in March 1798 and emigrate to Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Colgate formed a partnership with Ralph Maher to manufacture soap and candles, and William worked with them. == Independence =…
…= {{Image url="ColgateToothpaste.jpg" class="left" title="Colgate Toothpaste" width="300" }} Eventually relocating to New York City, he worked as a candle-maker, and in 1806 he went int…
…o business for himself, selling soap, candles, and starch. After several years of financial struggle, **William Colgate & Company ** prospered in the 1820s selling Windsor toilet soaps and Pearl starch. Thirteen years after his death in 18…