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string(156) "Grave of Mark Sandman. Mark Sandman was born on September 24, 1952 and died in Giardini del Principe, Palestrina, Italy due to Heart attack on July 3, 1999."
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string(174) "Grave of Bunk Johnson. Bunk Johnson was born on December 27, 1885 and died in 638 Franklin Street, New Iberia, Louisiana due to Lingering effects of a stroke on July 7, 1949."
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Samuel Colgate, son of the found of Colgate William Colgate, was an American manufacturer and philanthropist, born in New York City. He became widely known as a soap maker, and the manufacturing operation he built in Jersey City developed into one of the largest establishments of its kind in the world and is now part of Colgate-Palmolive. He was also prominent in philanthropic work and for more than 30 years he was trustee of Colgate University.
Fun Fact
If you were wondering if Colgate University is named for the Colgate family – then you would be correct. Conjointly with his brother, James Boorman Colgate, Samuel Colgate gave large sums to Colgate University, which in 1890 was named in honor of the Colgate family. His son, Samuel Colgate, Jr. became the first head football coach at the school.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Rosedale Cemetery
408 Orange Road
Montclair, New Jersey, 07042
USA
North America
Map:
Grave Location:
Plot 41, Lot 2
Grave Location Description
As you enter the cemetery take the first right and drive a short distance until you see the white “Hartford” mausoleum. Make a sharp left with the Hartford mausoleum on your right and drive 200 feet and on your right you will see the massive 4-column mausoleum that is the final resting place of George Huntington Hartford (A&P Super Markets). Continue on that road as it winds around to the left and look to your right after another 200 feet for the Colgate monument. Note none of the plots are marked so … good luck!
Grave Location GPS
40.78977619475586, -74.22349571265227
Photos:
Read More About Samuel Colgate:
Videos Featuring Samuel Colgate:
Colgate Palmolive Company History Video
A Long History of Success: Celebrating Colgate's 200th Anniversary
William Colgate biography
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