Editing William Colgate (section)

== Career ==
William Colgate went to New York City in 1804 and began work as an apprentice in a soap-boiler. Observing what he regarded as mismanagement, he learned valuable lessons to apply to a business of his own. At the close of his apprenticeship he wrote to dealers in other cities seeking to establish himself with them. In 1806 William set up a starch, soap and candle business on Dutch Street in Manhattan.<ref>Kenneth T. Jackson, Lisa Keller, Nancy Flood, ''The Encyclopedia of New York City: Second Edition'', Yale University Press, USA, 2010, p. 277</ref> In 1820, he opened a starch factory across the Hudson in Jersey City.<ref>[https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/about/history "History", Colgate-Palmolive]</ref> He went on to become one of the most prosperous men in New York City, sought for his wise counsel and ready to offer aid to others in practical enterprises. Through this he gained wide influence, especially among those of his faith.