Monte Cristo Railway Co. issued to and signed by Jas. B. Colgate - 1900 dated Autographed Stock Certificate

Stock issued to and signed on back by Jas. B. Colgate. 10 dollar and 25 cents revenue stamps! Clipped corner.

James Boorman Colgate (1818-1904), Broker and Banker; benefactor of Colgate University. He was head of James B. Colgate & Co., bankers. In 1864, he was President of the board of Trustees, Colgate University. The University was later named after him. His father, brother, and brother's son developed the soap business which became Colgate-Palmolive!