Charles H. Colton

Charles Henry Colton (October 15, 1848 – May 9, 1915) was an American Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Buffalo in New York State from 1903 until his death in 1915.

Biography

Early life and education Charles Colton was born on October 15, 1848, in New York City to Patrick Smith and Teresa Augusta (née Mullin) Colton, both Irish immigrants. He received his early education at Public School No. 5 and the Latin school of St. Stephen's Parish in Manhattan. In 1869, deciding to become a priest, Colton entered St. Francis Xavier College in Manhattan, graduating in 1873. He then studied theology at St. Joseph's Seminary in Troy, New York. After his ordination, the archdiocese assigned Colton as a curate at St. Stephen's Parish, with Edward McGlynn as pastor.

Death Colton died in Buffalo on May 9, 1915, aged 66. He is interred in the crypt of St. Joseph's Cathedral in Buffalo.