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a Baptist missionary, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, February 19, 1794. He was ordained there September 10, 1817, having received his appointment as a missionary the May previous. He arrived at Calcutta April 15, 1818. After remaining for a time in Rangoon, he removed to Chittagong, and thence to Cox's Bazaar, November 12, 1821. He died of jungle fever, July 4, 1822. Mr. Colman was a young man of sincere piety, and consecrated to his work. (J.C.S.)