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Email Us		Allen Eri COLBY was born on 16 APR 1847 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Eri COLBY and Mehitable M. HARRIMAN.

Allen Freeman COLBY was born on 27 DEC 1862 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 30 OCT 1929 at Holland, Erie County, New York. Parents: Allen Wesley COLBY and Harriet Maria GOING.

Spouse: Anna L. KRAMER. Allen Freeman COLBY and Anna L. KRAMER were married in 1883. Children were: Mable COLBY, Harry COLBY.

Spouse: Rose GUTEKUNST. Allen Freeman COLBY and Rose GUTEKUNST were married in 1907.

Allen H. COLBY was born in 1906 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Sewell P. COLBY and Gertrude S. KNOWLES.

Photo Allen Joseph COLBY was born on 30 JUN 1939 in Salina, Sevier County, Utah. He died on 14 DEC 1950 at Salina, Sevier County, Utah. He was buried in the Sigurd Cemetery at Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah Parents: Joseph Duane COLBY and Pearl MAGLEBY.

Allen Lee COLBY was born on 11 DEC 1954 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Parents: George Dean COLBY and Nina Bernese POULTON.

Spouse: Alice Faye BOHNERT. Allen Lee COLBY and Alice Faye BOHNERT were married on 14 FEB 1975 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Children were: Troy Allen COLBY, Tara Lee COLBY, Tia Diane COLBY, Tomas Scott COLBY, Andy Tyson COLBY.

Allen Percy COLBY was born on 12 MAR 1928 in Sutter County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995
Name: Allen Percy Colby
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1928
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Colby
Birth County: Sutter

He appeared in the census in 1930 in Vernon, Sutter County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 6 AUG 1977. He was buried in the Fair Oaks Cemetery at Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, California Parents: Percy Allen COLBY and Alvira Abigail COLBY.

Allen Putnam COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1822 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
Census Place: Mchenry, Mc Henry, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254228 National Archives Film T9-0228 Page 209D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Allen P. COLBY Self M M W 57 VT
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: MA
Amilia J. COLBY Wife F M W 45 VT
Occ: Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: VT
Cora COLBY Dau F S W 15 IL
Occ: At School Fa: VT Mo: VT
He died on 14 MAR 1910 at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois.
Crystal Lake Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Thursday, March 24, 1910

Allen P. Colby died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, in McHenry, March 14, aged 87. He was one of the oldest residents of this part of the county.

Allen P. Colby was born June 25, 1822 in Danville, Caledonia county, Vermont, the second son of Gideon and Olive Colby. Gideon Colby came to Illinois with his family in 1837, and settled just north of McHenry, where he died in September, 1841, aged 46 years.

A. P. Colby came with his parents to Illinois, and since attaining manhood followed agriocultural pursuits. He was married in October 1844, to Caroline M., daughter of John W. and Clara Smith, natives of Vermont. She died May 19, 1856, aged 28 years, leaving four children - Emma, now Mrs. Frank Mead; Luella, now Mrs. Charles Mowery; Wallace, and Clarissa, now Mrs. Bernard Harrison. Oct. 11, 1857, Mr. Colby married Emily J. Sanborn, a daughetr of Joel R. and Charlotte Sanborn. Mr. and Mrs. Colby had three children - Caroline, wife of Edson Gilbert; Charlotte, wife of William Gilbert, and Cora. Politically Mr. Colby was a Republican. The funeral was held Wednesday of last week.

He has more notes. #1.
History of McHenry County, Illinois, 1885
Inter-State Pub. Co.
Chicago, 1885
p. 794-5

Allen P. Colby was born June 25, 1833, in Danville, Caledonia Co., Vt., the second son of Gideon and Olive Colby, his father a native of New Hampshire and his mother of Massachusetts. His grandfather, Thomas Colby, was a native of New Hampshire. He was was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was with Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga, and with Washignton at Yorktown. After he was mustered out he returned home but soon after moved to Vermont, where he died about 1833. Gideon Colby came to Illinois with his family in 1837, and settled just north of McHenry, where he died in September, 1841, aged forty-six years. His wife is living in Minneapolis, in the ninety-fourth year of her age. Allen P. Colby came with his parents to Illinois, and since attaining manhood has followed agricultural pursuits. He was married in October, 1844, to Caroline M., daughter of John W. and Clara Smith, natives of Vermont. She died May 19, 1856, aged twenty-eight years, leaving four children-Emma, now Mrs. Frank Mead; Luella, now Mrs. Charles Mowrey; Wallace, and Clarissa, now Mrs. Bernard Harrison. Oct. 11, 1857, Mr. Colby married Emily J. Sanborn, who was born Jan. 12, 1835, a daughter of Joel R. and Charlotte Sanborn. Her father died Nov. 13, 1878, aged seventy-two years, and her mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Colby have three children-Caroline, wife of Edson Gilbert; Charlotte, wife of William Gilbert, and Cora. Politically, Mr. Colby is a Republican.

SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 45 page 362
Mrs. Stella Morey Perry.
DAR ID Number: 44902
Born in McHenry, Ill.
Wife of Elmer A. Perry.
Descendant of Sergt. Henry Putnam, Jr., Ezekiel Marsh, and Lieut. Ezekiel Marsh, Jr., all of Massachusetts.
Daughter of Charles Morey and Luella COLBY, his wife.
Granddaughter of Allen P. COLBY and Catherine M. Smith, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Gideon COLBY and Olive Putnam Marsh, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Marsh and Rhoda Putnam, his 1st wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Henry Putnam, Jr. and Sarah (Putnam) his wife, m. 1762; Ezekiel Marsh and Abiah Hartshorn, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Ezekiel Marsh and Sarah Buffington, his wife.
Henry Putnam, Jr. (1737-98) was wounded at the Lexington Alarm, served as sergeant at the siege of Boston under Capt. Addison Richardson. He was born and died in Danvers.
Ezekiel Marsh (1711-98) responded to the Lexington Alarm from Danvers.
Ezekiel Marsh, Jr., (1740-1822) served as lieutenant in Capt. Caleb Low's company. He was born in Danvers, Mass.; died in Fairfield, Maine.
Parents: Capt. Gideon COLBY and Olive Putnam MARSH.

Spouse: Catherine Matilda SMITH. Allen Putnam COLBY and Catherine Matilda SMITH were married in OCT 1844. Children were: Philander G. COLBY, Emma A. COLBY, Louella COLBY, Wallace Albert COLBY, Clarissa COLBY.

Spouse: Emily Jane SANBORN. Allen Putnam COLBY and Emily Jane SANBORN were married on 11 OCT 1857 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Children were: Caroline E. COLBY, Charlotta COLBY, Cora A. COLBY.

Allen W. COLBY was born about 1798. Of Plainfield, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Lucia COLBY. Allen W. COLBY and Lucia COLBY were married about 1820.

Allen Wesley COLBY was born on 16 OCT 1823 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York.
Census Place: Holland, Erie, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254827 National Archives Film T9-0827 Page 18D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Allen COLBY Self M M W 56 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Harriet M COLBY Wife F M W 55 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: NY
Allie F. COLBY Son M S W 16 IL
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Floid L. COLBY Other M M W 28 IL
Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY
Clora B. COLBY Other F M W 24 IL
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
George R. COLBY Other M S W 2 IL
Fa: NY Mo: NY
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He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He died on 3 NOV 1911 at Holland, Erie County, New York. Parents: Col. Jonathan COLBY and Hannah COOPER.

Spouse: Harriet Maria GOING. Allen Wesley COLBY and Harriet Maria GOING were married on 8 AUG 1847 in Holland, Erie County, New York. Children were: Charles Eugene COLBY, Ida Corena COLBY, Floyd Lawson COLBY, Allen Freeman COLBY.

Allie COLBY was born on 19 MAY 1877 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Calais, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 21 SEP 1931 at Barre, Washington County, Vermont.
THE MALONE FARMER
Malone, New York
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, 1931

MRS. J. L. PIERCE PASSES AWAY AT BARRE, VERMONT

Mrs. Joseph L. Pierce, sister of Mrs. Karl H. Walbridge, Malone, passed away Monday morning at the Washington County Hospital, Barre, Vermont, where she has been a patient for three years. Mrs. Walbridge had been with her sister at the hospital since last Saturday.

Mrs. Pierce's maiden name was Allie Colby and she was born in Montpelier, Vt., May 19, 1877. She married Joseph L. Pierce in 1901, and their home has since been in Montpelier and Barre.

She leaves besides her husband two daughters and two sons, Margery, Clyde and Clifton Pierce, Montpelier; and Mrs. Lawrence Craig , whose home is in Barre. Mrs. Walbridge is the only surviving sister. Her father, George L. Colby, resides in Malone with Mr. and Mrs. Walbridge.

Parents: George Lyman COLBY and Alice Dorothy HARMON.

Spouse: Joseph L. PIERCE. Joseph L. PIERCE and Allie COLBY were married about 1899. Children were: Clifton L. PIERCE.

Allie M. COLBY was born in JAN 1870 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in JUL 1870 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Lafayette COLBY and Sylvia A. COLLINS.

Capt. Allie M. COLBY was born in JAN 1873 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He died in 1947 at Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He was buried in the North Edgecomb Cemetery at Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine Parents: Capt. James Loring COLBY and Susan Arda PREBLE.

Spouse: Edna C. HUFF. Capt. Allie M. COLBY and Edna C. HUFF were married on 21 DEC 1898 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Carma H. COLBY.

Allie Mary COLBY was born on 9 OCT 1867 in Ringwood, McHenry County, Illinois. She appeared in the census on 30 AUG 1870 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Chebanse, Iroquois County, Illinois. (living with father) She died on 10 AUG 1954 at Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John Bickford COLBY and Mary Caroline LESTER.

Spouse: Weldon Charles SMITH. Weldon Charles SMITH and Allie Mary COLBY were married on 21 AUG 1889 in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1321548; SMITH, Weldon C. Age: 29 years, Marriage: Allie M. COLBY Age: 22 years, Date: 21 Aug 1889; Recorded in: Iroquois, Illinois.) Children were: Cecil Weldon SMITH, Hawley Lester SMITH, Mildred Colby SMITH, Harold Colby SMITH, Kathryn SMITH, John Charles SMITH, Kenneth Arthur SMITH.

Allison C. COLBY was born on 18 JUL 1869 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Richard G. COLBY and Adelaide S. BAILEY.

Allson H. COLBY (twin) was born on 9 SEP 1864 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) He appeared in the census on 28 AUG 1870 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Alpha Hutchins COLBY and Mary Adaline DURRILL.

Photo Allston Gilman COLBY was born on 13 SEP 1884 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 APR 1930 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. In 1930 he was a railroad brakeman in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He died on 5 NOV 1934 at Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. Parents: Louis Melvin COLBY and Mary Elizabeth CANTELLO.

Spouse: Gladys Bell KENNISTON. Allston Gilman COLBY and Gladys Bell KENNISTON were married about 1906 in New Hampshire. Children were: Donald C. COLBY, Thelma Christine COLBY.

Spouse: Florence WOODMAN. Allston Gilman COLBY and Florence WOODMAN were married about 1919. Children were: Barbara COLBY, Robert COLBY.

Allston Thomas COLBY was born in 1848 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 7 AUG 1850 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1870 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He died on 3 OCT 1925 at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John COLBY and Mary CHENEY.

Spouse: Harriet B. (COLBY). Allston Thomas COLBY and Harriet B. (COLBY) were married about 1882.

Allyson COLBY was born about 1947. Parents: Neil Westley COLBY and Janiel HUTCHING.

Alma COLBY was born about 1830. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Levi COLBY and Lydia B. COLBY.

Alma COLBY was born in 1859 in Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: John Valentine COLBY and Martha Jane STORRS.

Alma C. COLBY was born on 11 OCT 1871 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on 2 MAR 1876 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: John Dane COLBY and Hannah Eveline HATCH.

Alma Edson COLBY was born on 28 JAN 1845 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1860 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY (twin) and Martha Cleveland CHILDS.

Spouse: John S. GERRY. John S. GERRY and Alma Edson COLBY were married in MAR 1867 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Alma F. COLBY was born on 11 MAR 1879 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother) He died on 7 FEB 1882 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Joseph Lunt COLBY (twin) and Ellen Saunders "Nellie" JACKMAN.

Alma Flora COLBY was born on 14 SEP 1882 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Wilbur Osborne COLBY and Augusta Jane PATTERSON.

Alma J. COLBY was born on 16 JUL 1880 in South Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1900 in Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died in 1955 at Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery at Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire SOURCE: "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: George Eaton COLBY and Almira E. HARRIMAN.

Spouse: William E. INGRAM. William E. INGRAM and Alma J. COLBY were married about 1901.

Alma Louisa COLBY was born on 30 NOV 1841 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Colby Family Bible record.) She was living in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. No children.

(BOOK SOURCE: "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888.) Parents: Dane COLBY and Nancy ROACH.

Spouse: Lewis HUNT. Lewis HUNT and Alma Louisa COLBY were married on 2 JUN 1869 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1001266; HUNT, Lewis Age: 29 years, Marriage: Alma L. COLBY Age: 27 years, Date: 02 Jun 1869; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.

Almar COLBY was born on 17 MAR 1861 in Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) She died in 1864 at Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. She was buried in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. Old Center Cemetery. Parents: Newell Staniels COLBY and Mehitable BUZZELL.

Almeda Belinda COLBY was born on 22 SEP 1828 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. She appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Alice Belinda ALLEN.

Spouse: Jacob LOOP. Jacob LOOP and Almeda Belinda COLBY were married on 17 MAR 1852 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.

Almeda D. COLBY was born on 27 MAY 1856 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) She appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1860 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 30 JUN 1924 at Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) She was buried in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (West Canaan Cemetery.) Parents: Moses Thomas COLBY and Martha Ann HOUSTON.

Spouse: Stephen EASTMAN. Stephen EASTMAN and Almeda D. COLBY were married on 1 JAN 1880 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000989; EASTMAN, Stephen Age: 28 years, Marriage: Almeda D. COLBY Age: 24 years, Date: 01 Jan 1880; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Arthur Henry EASTMAN, Susan Ella EASTMAN, Mary French EASTMAN, Grant Colby EASTMAN, Grace Helen EASTMAN.

Almeda Elizabeth COLBY was born on 17 FEB 1890 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Frank Alfred COLBY and Lizzie Frances NOYES.

Almedia A. COLBY was born on 21 AUG 1839 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living with father) She died on 11 JAN 1876 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery), Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery) at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire Parents: Amos Clark COLBY and Mary G. SANBORN.

Spouse: Freeman F. GLINES. Freeman F. GLINES and Almedia A. COLBY were married on 21 JUL 1862 in Carroll, Coos County, New Hampshire. Children were: George Freeman GLINES.

Almina L. COLBY was born in 1854 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Sheffield, Ashtabula County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Chester L. COLBY and Fanny COON.

Almira COLBY was born on 11 AUG 1810 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: Isaac COLBY and Sarah WELLS.

Almira COLBY was born in 1816 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. Parents: Daniel COLBY and Electe DEAN.

Spouse: Sabastian Dean HILL. Sabastian Dean HILL and Almira COLBY were married about 1840. Children were: Edwin HILL, Hannah HILL, Lorette HILL, Caroline HILL.

Almira COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1858 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson, Clinton County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 13 OCT 1860 at Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. Parents: William Alexander COLBY and Mary Ann RICHARDSON.

Almira Ann COLBY was born on 21 MAR 1831 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (living with brother Ambrose Colby.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (living with brother Ambrose Colby.) She died on 29 OCT 1898. She was buried in the Riverside Cemetery at Farmington, Franklin County, Maine Parents: Ambrose COLBY and Almira HOLDEN.

Spouse: Mr. SMITH. Mr. SMITH and Almira Ann COLBY were married about 1859. Children were: Ambrose C. SMITH.

Spouse: Charles Johnson TALBOT. Charles Johnson TALBOT and Almira Ann COLBY were married on 16 DEC 1861 in Maine. Children were: Laura Linn TALBOT, Erlon Colby TALBOT.

Almira D. COLBY was born in 1837 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She died on 3 JAN 1858 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Chellis F. COLBY and Olive P. CHENEY.

Almira Elizabeth COLBY was born in 1874 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with mother and father.) Parents: George James COLBY and Mary Ann THOMPSON.

Almira F. COLBY was born in 1857 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1870 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 18 AUG 1905 at Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Date of Death: August 18, 1905
Name and Surname of deceased: Myra F. Keniston
Age year/months/day: 48/6/0
Place of birth: Franklin
Sex: F
Color: White
(S)ingle (M)arried or (W)idowed: M
Occupation: Housewife
Place of birth of Father: Franklin
Place of birth of Mother: Bethlehem
Name of Father: Albert Colby
Maiden name of Mother: Phebe Eaton
Cause of Death: Carcinoma

Parents: Albert COLBY and Phebe E. EATON.

Spouse: George William KENISTON. George William KENISTON and Almira F. COLBY were married on 15 JUN 1878 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Almira H. COLBY was born in 1831 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. She died on 10 JAN 1884 at Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Parents: William G. COLBY and Pamelia PLUMMER.

Spouse: Levi OLIVER. Levi OLIVER and Almira H. COLBY were married on 24 DEC 1855 in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Children were: Albertina OLIVER, Leona OLIVER.

Almira J. COLBY was born on 13 AUG 1830 in Holland, Erie County, New York. She died on 28 OCT 1870 at Forest Prairie, Meeker County, Minnesota. Parents: John Benjamin COLBY and Dolly DAVIS.

Spouse: Lyman S. RYNOLDS. Lyman S. RYNOLDS and Almira J. COLBY were married about 1850.

Almira Jane COLBY was born in OCT 1869 in Casnovia, Ottawa County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Casnovia, Muskegon County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Philander Moore COLBY and Mary Ann HOLDEN.

Almira Moore COLBY was born on 2 AUG 1844 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father.) She died about 1859 at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Olive STINSON.

Almira Robinson COLBY was born on 22 APR 1806 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. She died on 9 SEP 1862 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newburyport, marriage; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Levi COLBY and Sally ROBINSON.

Spouse: Benjamin LUNT. Benjamin LUNT and Almira Robinson COLBY were married on 22 DEC 1830 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Edward Johnson LUNT, Almira Nelson LUNT, Francis Colby LUNT, Sarah Jane LUNT, Charles H. LUNT.

Photo Almira W. "Myra" COLBY was born on 12 FEB 1831 in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 28 SEP 1850 in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census on 19 JUL 1860 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She appeared in the census on 17 JUN 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She died on 14 FEB 1894 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was also known as Myra Colby.
The 20th Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol.1, p.385
BRADWELL, Myra (Colby), lawyer, was born in Manchester, Vt., Feb. 12, 1831, daughter of Eben and Abigail (Willey) Colby. Her childhood was passed in Western New York, whence, in 1843, her parents removed to Schaumburg, a town near Chicago. Her education was acquired at a seminary in Elgin, where she later became an instructor, afterward teaching in Cook, Kane, and Lake counties, Illinois, and in private and public schools in Memphis, Tenn. In 1852 she was married to James B. Bradwell, a Chicago lawyer, and studied law under the instruction of her husband. In 1858 she was refused admission to the bar, on the ground of her being a woman. The case was carried to the supreme court of the United States with the same result. Twenty years later she received, without renewed request, a license to practise in Illinois. In 1868 she began the publication of the Chicago Legal News, which she continued to conduct, up to the time of her death. Mrs. Bradwell was actively interested in philanthropic work, being one of the founders of the Illinois industrial school for girls, and devoting much time to private charities. She was a member of the woman's branch of the Illinois centennial association, vice-president of the first woman suffrage convention in Chicago, a member of the board of lady managers of the World's Columbian exposition at Chicago in 1893, and chairman of the committee on law reform of its auxiliary congress. She was the first woman member of the Illinois state bar association, and the first woman in the United States to apply for admission to the bar. In 1894 the Chicago board of education named one of its public schools the Myra Bradwell school in her honor, the dedicatory exercises being held June 27, 1895. She died in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 14, 1894.
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Comment #2
MYRA BRADWELL. In these latter days of the century, a century which has done more for women than any other in the history of the world, it is interesting to record the life of a citizen of Chicago of national reputation, who wrought earnestly, wisely and successfully for woman’s advancement.

To follow in a pathway which has been made for one is easy. To be an original and practical leader, clearing the way for others to come, is a difficult undertaking. Such a leader was Myra Bradwell, one of the pioneers in the movements to give woman equal rights before the law and equal opportunities to labor in all avocations.

Myra Bradwell was born in Manchester, Vermont, February 12, 1831. In infancy she was taken to Portage, New York, where she remained until her twelfth year, when she came West with her father's family. In the warp of her nature was woven the woof of that sterling New England character which has made such an impress on our national life. On her father’s side she was descended from a family which numbers many noble men, philanthropists, eminent divines and noted statesmen. Her father, Eben Colby, was the son of John Colby, a Baptist minister of New Hampshire. Her father’s mother was a lineal descendant of Aquilla Chase, whose family gave to the world the noted divine, Bishop Philander Chase, of the Episcopal Church, and Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice of the United States.

On her mother’s side she was a descendant of Isaac Willey, who settled in Boston in 1640. Two members of the family, Allen and John Willey, served in the Revolutionary War, and were in the little army which suffered glorious defeat at Bunker Hill. Her family were aggressive Abolitionists and stanch friends of the Lovejoys. The story of the murdered martyr, Elijah Lovejoy, as recounted by the friend of her youth, Owen Love- joy, made a deep impression upon her mind. Thus early was implanted a hatred of slavery and injustice in the soul of one who was destined, in after years, to bear a conspicuous part in freeing her sex from some of the conditions of vassalage in which it had stood-a champion who broke one of the strongest barriers to woman’s enfranchisement, the Bar, and paved the way for women into the upper halls of justice, into the greatest court of the world. As a student, possessed of a keen, logical mind, with the soul of a poet, she early evinced a deep love for learning, and made the most of the limited educational advantages which were then deemed more than sufficient for girls. After studying at Kenosha and the ladies’ seminary in Elgin, Myra engaged in teaching.

May 18, 1852, Myra Colby was united in marriage with James B. Bradwell. Soon after her marriage she removed with her husband to Memphis, Tennessee. While there she proved herself a veritable helpmate, conducting with her husband the largest select school in the city. In two years they returned to Chicago, where her husband engaged in the practice of the law, and where they have since resided. With the ardor of a true patriot, she could not remain inactive when danger threatened the Government which her Revolutionary ancestors fought to establish. During the war she helped care for the suffering, the wounded and the dying. The Soldiers’ Fair of 1863, and the Fair of 1867 for the benefit of the families of soldiers, had no more active or efficient worker than Mrs. Bradwell. She was a member and secretary of the committee on Arms, Trophies and Curiosities of the great Northwestern Sanitary Fair, and was the leading spirit in producing that artistic and beautiful exhibition in Bryan Hall in 1865. When the war was over, she assisted in providing a home for the scarred and maimed and dependent veterans who shouldered the musket to preserve the Union.

Becoming deeply interested in her husband’s profession, she commenced the study of law under his tutelage, at first with no thought of becoming a practicing lawyer, but subsequently she decided to make the profession her life work, and applied herself diligently to its study. In 1868 she established the "Chicago Legal News,’’ the first weekly law periodical published in the West, and the first paper of its kind edited by a woman in the world, and which stands to-day the best monument to her memory. Believing fully in the power of the law, she adopted as the motto of the "Legal News" the words Lex Vincit, which have always been at the head of its columns. Practical newspaper men and prominent lawyers at once predicted its failure, but they under-estimated the ability and power of its editor. She obtained from the Legislature special acts making all the laws of Illinois and the opinions of the Supreme Court of the State printed in her paper evidence in the courts. She made the paper a success from the start, and it was soon recognized by the Bench and Bar throughout the country as one of the best legal periodicals in the United States. With her sagacity, enterprise and masterful business ability she built up one of the most flourishing printing and publishing houses in the West. Two instances may be cited to show her business energy and enterprise. From the year 1869, when she first began to publish The Illinois session laws, she always succeeded in getting her edition out many weeks in advance of any other edition. At the Chicago fire, in common with thousands of others, she lost home and business possessions, but, undismayed by misfortune, she hastened to Milwaukee, had the paper printed and published on the regular publication day, and thus not an issue of her paper was lost during this trying time in our city’s history.

She finally decided to apply for admission to the Bar and to practice law. She had been permitted to work side by side with her husband as a most successful teacher, why not as a lawyer?

In 1869 she passed a most creditable examination for the Bar, but was denied admission by the Supreme Court of Illinois, upon the ground that she was a married woman, her married state being considered a disability. She knew that the real reason had not been given. She filed an additional brief which combated the position of the court with great force, and compelled the court to give the true reason. In due time the court, by Mr. Chief Justice Lawrence, delivered an elaborate opinion, in which it was said, upon mature deliberation, the court had concluded to refuse to admit Mrs. Bradwell upon the sole ground that she was a woman. She sued out a writ of error against the State of Illinois in the Supreme Court of the United States. Her case in that tribunal was argued in 1871 by Senator Matt Carpenter. In May, 1873, the Judgment of the lower court was affirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Chief Justice Chase, who never failed to give his powerful testimony to aid in lifting woman from dependence and helplessness to strength and freedom, true to his principles, dissented. As has been well said, "the discussion of the Myra Bradwell case had the inevitable effect of letting sunlight through many cobwebbed windows. It is not so much by abstract reasoning as by visible examples that reformations come, and Mrs. Bradwell offered herself as a living example of the injustice of the law. A woman of learning, genius, industry and high character, editor of the first law journal in the West, forbidden by law to practice law, was too much for the public conscience, tough as that conscience is." Although Mrs. Bradwell, with Miss Hulett, was instrumental in securing the passage of a law in Illinois granting to all persons, irrespective of sex, freedom in the selection of an occupation, profession or employment, she never renewed her application for admission to the Bar. Twenty years after, the judges of the Supreme Court of Illinois, on their own motion, performed a noble act of justice and directed license to practice law to be issued to her, and March 28, 1892, upon motion of Attorney-General Miller, Mrs. Bradwell was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

A pioneer in opening the legal profession for women, Myra Bradwell's signal service to her sex has been in the field of law reform. Finding women and children without adequate protection in the law, she devoted herself with the zeal of an enthusiast to secure such protection. One of the most wonderful phases of her character was the power which she exerted in securing these changes in the law.

It is interesting in this connection to note that she was the only married woman who was ever given her own earnings by special act of the Legislature. She drafted the bill giving a married woman a right to her own earnings. A case in point, so monstrous in its injustice, gave an added impetus to her zeal. A drunkard, who owed a saloon-keeper for his whisky, had a wife who earned her own living as a scrubwoman, and the saloon-keeper garnisheed the people who owed her and levied on her earnings to pay her husband’s liquor bill. It needed but an application like this for her to succeed in her efforts to pass the bill. She also secured the passage of the law giving to a widow her award in all cases. Believing thoroughly in the principle enunciated by John Stuart Mill, "of perfect equality, admitting no privilege on the one side nor disability on the other," she was an enthusiastic supporter of the bill granting to a husband the same interest in a wife’s estate that the wife had in the husband’s. While holding most advanced views upon the woman question, she recognized that the prejudice of years cannot be overcome in a day, and that the work must be done by degrees .

She therefore never missed an opportunity to try to secure any change in the law which would enlarge the sphere of woman. With this purpose in view, she applied to the Governor to be appointed Notary Public. Finding her womanhood a bar to even this humble office, she induced her husband, who was in the Legislature, to introduce a bill making women eligible to the office of Notary Public, which bill became a law. The bill drafted by her husband permitting women to act as school officers, and which was passed while he was in the legislature, received her hearty support. In all the reforms which Mrs. Bradwell secured, she was not acting as the representative of any organization, but they were secured through her personal influence. Twice Mrs. Bradwell was honored by special appointment of the Governor, being appointed a delegate to the Prison Reform Congress at St. Louis; and it was mainly by her efforts that women, after a severe contest, were allowed a representation on the list of officers, she declining to accept any office herself; subsequently she was appointed by the Governor as one of the Illinois Centennial Association to represent Illinois in the Centennial Exhibition of 1876.

Mrs. Bradwell circulated the call for the first Woman Suffrage Convention held in Chicago, in 1869, and was one of its Vice-Presidents. She was one of the active workers in the suffrage convention held in Springfield in 1869, and for a number of years one of the executive committee of the Illinois Woman Suffrage Association. She also took an active part in the convention at Cleveland which formed the American Woman’s Suffrage Association. Once only was she permitted to exercise the right of suffrage. Under the recent school law in Illinois she cast her ballot for the first and last time, her death occurring on the fourteenth day of February, 1894.

A thorough Chicagoan, in the life, progress and best interests of her city she had a citizen’s interest and a patriot’s pride. She was untiring in her efforts to secure the World’s Fair for Chicago, accompanied the commission to Washington, and rendered valuable services there in obtaining the location of the Exposition in Chicago. She was appointed one of the Board of Lady Managers, and was Chairman of the Committee on Law Reform of its auxiliary congress. It is interesting to note that the woman who labored so courageously, persistently and effectively to secure for women their rights was herself a representative in the first national legislature of women to be authorized by any Government.

Mrs. Bradwell was the first woman who became a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Press Association; was a charter member of the Soldiers’ Home Board, the Illinois Industrial School for Girls, the Washingtonian Home, and the first Masonic chapter organized for women in Illinois, over which she presided; was a member of the Chicago Women’s Club, the daughters of the American Revolution, the Grand Army Relief Corps, the National Press League and the Woman’s Press Association.

A gentle and noiseless woman, her tenderness and refinement making the firmness of her character all the more effective, Mrs. Bradwell was one of those who live their creed instead of preaching it. Essentially a woman of deeds, not words, she did not spend her days proclaiming on the rostrum the rights of women, but quietly, none the less effectively, set to work to clear away the barriers.

A noble refutation of the oftimes expressed belief that the entrance of women in public life tends to lessen their distinctively womanly character, she was a most devoted wife and mother, her home being ideal in its love and harmony. She was the mother of four children, two of whom survive her, Thomas and Bessie, both lawyers, and the latter the wife of a lawyer, Frank A. Helmer, of the Chicago Bar.

Of this gifted and honored lady it has been truthfully said: "No more powerful and convincing argument in favor of the admissions of women to a participation in the administration of the Government was ever made than may be found in Myra Bradwell's character, conduct and achievements." Source: Album of Genealogy and Biography, Cook County, Illinois with Portraits 3rd ed. revised and extended (Chicago: Calumet Book & Engraving Co., 1895), pp. 135-138.

Parents: Ebenezer F. COLBY and Abigail Hurd WILLEY.

Spouse: Judge James Bolesworth BRADWELL. Judge James Bolesworth BRADWELL and Almira W. "Myra" COLBY were married on 18 MAY 1852 in Du Page County, Illinois. SOURCE: FHL Number 848650; BRADWELL, James B., Marriage: Almira W. COLBY, Date: 15 May 1852; Recorded in: Du Page, Illinois. Children were: Myra BRADWELL, Thomas BRADWELL, Elizabeth BRADWELL.

Almira Woodman COLBY was born on 22 NOV 1830 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0873738; A true copy of the most ancient vital records of Deer Isle : (births, marriages, marriage publishments, deaths, abt. 1757-1833), volume 1, giving them as far as they can be deciphered from the mutilated books at the present time, and including also for that time the present towns of Stonington & Isle au Haut Noyes, Benjamin Lake, 1870-1945.) She appeared in the census on 26 AUG 1850 in Newburgh, Penobscot County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Orland, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: David Thurlow COLBY and Mary LANE.

Spouse: William S. SHAW. William S. SHAW and Almira Woodman COLBY were married on 7 MAR 1848 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Children were: Ellen Maria SHAW, Abby Frances SHAW, William B. SHAW.

Almond B. COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1867 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 26 MAR 1949 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 1TC4-CL2. Parents: Freeman Eri COLBY and Retta Margaret CLEMENTS.

Spouse: Georgianna BARNARD. Almond B. COLBY and Georgianna BARNARD were married on 22 APR 1893 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Almon B. Age: 25 years, Marriage: Georgianna L. BARNARD Age: 26 years, Date: 22 Apr 1893; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Clarence COLBY, Arthur Barnard COLBY, Lena M. COLBY, Helen M. COLBY, Ruth Evelynn COLBY.

Photo Almond Sterling COLBY was born on 13 SEP 1877 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (lving at home with father and mother.) He registered for the draft in 1942
U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record
Name: Almond Sterling Colby
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1877
Residence: Merrimack, New Hampshire
Birth: Bow, New Hampshire
Race: White
Roll: WW2_2283922

He died in 1962 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895.) Parents: George White COLBY and Eunice Pricilla HEATH.

Spouse: Susan Tilton HOYT. Almond Sterling COLBY and Susan Tilton HOYT were married on 5 MAR 1899 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976 COLBY, Almond Sterling Age: 21 years; Marriage: Susie Tilton HOYT Age: 22 years; Date: 05 Mar 1899, Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. They appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. They appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. They appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Elsie Priscilla COLBY, Alvah Sterling COLBY, William Warren COLBY, Mildred Violet COLBY, George Vincent COLBY.

Almyra COLBY was born in MAY 1873 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. She appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1900 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Henry Marvinus COLBY and Mary Elizabeth BRADEN.

Spouse: Dick WITT. Dick WITT and Almyra COLBY were married on 29 SEP 1897 in Scranton, Greene County, Iowa. (SOURCE: Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.)

Photo Alomra COLBY was born in 1869 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died in 1869 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Alexander Cemetery at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895.) Parents: Hiram COLBY (triplet) and Anna Augusta WHEELER.

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