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Benjamin COLBY was born in 1750 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine.
He died about 1843 at Anson, Somerset County, Maine.
Pownalborough is now Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine Comment 1: A privately published book, EMBDEN TOWN of YORE by Ernest G. Walker, 1929 has a chapter on this family. It says that Benjamin was a blacksmith. A Harry Colby is listed as having an obituary in the Columbian Sentential Apr 17, 1816. This is the only mention of this son of "Capt Benj. Colby of Embden, Maine". He was 20 when he died (possibly in the War of 1812?). Benjamin, Elizabeth, and all children but Hartley and Harry moved to Embden, Maine in 1790. Before that, Benjamin served a total of 7 months in the Revolutionary War. Some sources says he was a sergeant in all enlistments, others show him as a corporal part of the time. He served in the following companies: (1) 1775 - Captain John Groves Company, Col Samuel Harnden's Regiment, 1 month: (2) 1777 - Captain Roger Smith's Company, 1 month: (3) 1779 - Captain Nathaniel Tibbetts' Company; transferred to Captain Hinkley's Company in Col McCobb's Regiment; In the Bagaduce Expedition, 2 months: (4) 1780 - Captain Solomon Walker's Company, Col Prince's (Prime's?) Regiment, 3 months. Benjamin received a life pension as a Revolutionary War Veteran in 1832. He was then 82 years old. (Information from pension records). Elizabeth Foye apparently died, because Benjamin married Elizabeth Hunnewell in 1834. A short history of Wiscasset says that the Foyes came to Wiscasset from Rye, N.H.. Before that, they may have come from Charlestown, MA, where John Foye appears as a "mariner and distiller" when admitted to the First Church of Charlestown Feb 2, 1717. He was born in Charlestown 06/28/1674, married Sarah Lynde 11/16/1699. A son Benjamin born 10/16/1714 sold his share of his estate in 1735-6 and left Charlestown. (NOTE: This suggests that John Foye is the father of Elizebeth Foye. I have checked the Charlestown Genealogies and Estates and Elizabeth daughter of John Foye was born in 1701 and died 1721. Elizebeth is probabley a descendant of John Foye, but is not his daughter.) Comment 2: Benjamin served in the Sheepscot naval engagement, 10 September 1777, and also served as a corporal in Nathaniel Tibbets company guarding the seacoast in Lincoln County. He probably built the house in Wiscasset known as the Clapp House, and later, as "Lilac Cottage." He lived lived with his grandfather Ambrose Colby, and the house was built on the site of the blacksmith shop owned by Ambrose. The foundation of the house shows what was probably the foundation of the old forge. The land and buildings were conveyed to John Adams, and signed by Benjamin's wife, Elizabeth, in 1789. After this he moved to Embden, and owned the Colby Islands in the Kennebec River, now flooded by the dam at Madison. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Mrs Benjamin COLBY. Spouse: Elizabeth FOYE. Corpl. Benjamin COLBY and Elizabeth FOYE were married on 8 NOV 1770 in Pownalborough, Lincoln County, Maine. SOURCE: FHL Number 12309, Marriage: Elisabeth FOY, Date: 08 Nov 1770; Recorded in: Civil Records for Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine. Children were: Benjamin COLBY, Ebenezer COLBY, Ambrose COLBY, William COLBY, Sally COLBY, Hartley COLBY, Harry COLBY. Spouse: Elizabeth HUNNEWELL. Corpl. Benjamin COLBY and Elizabeth HUNNEWELL were married in 1834. Benjamin COLBY was born on 29 DEC 1756 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 14 MAY 1758 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Salisbury, listed as Colbey; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Sgt. Edmund COLBY and Dorothy RING. Deacon Benjamin COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1756 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 21 MAR 1756 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 28 SEP 1835 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He applied for a pension and on 28 August 1832, as Benjamin Colby of Sutton, New Hampshire, age 76 years deposed: that he enlisted at Hawke, New Hampshire, October 1775, and served 15 days under Captain French at Great Island, near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He enlisted again at Hawke, November 1775, served 2½ months under Captain Webster of Kingston, New Hampshire, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving two full months in Cambridge. He enlisted at Hawke, in October 1777, for two months, served at Saratoga (was there when Burgoyne surrendered), at Stillwater, New York, and Northampton, Massachusetts. He enlisted again at Hawke, August 1778, and served two weeks at Rhode Island. And finally, he enlisted again at Hawke, on 1 October 1780, and served three months a Peekskill, New York. He further deposed that he was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, moved when young with his father to Hawke, New Hampshire, lived there until he returned from the Army, since which time he has lived 4 years in Goffstown, New Hampshire, 7 years in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and more than thirty years in Sutton, New Hampshire. His pension claim was granted, 18 February 1833. 1790 census lists his family as: 1-2-3. There were 2 sons under age of 16 and 2 daughters. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury, birth; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Thomas Elliot COLBY and Susannah RING. Spouse: Mary FLANDERS. Deacon Benjamin COLBY and Mary FLANDERS were married on 16 NOV 1779 in Hawke (Danville), Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Children were: Philip COLBY, Mary COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 24 OCT 1772 in Pownalborough, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: NEHGS; Vital Records of Augusta, Maine to the Year 1892.) He died on 26 DEC 1840 at Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: NEHGS; Vital Records of Augusta, Maine to the Year 1892.) He had administration granted for estate on 7 JAN 1842 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. Benjamin Colby Jr died at 69 years of age. He had been Embden's town clerk for many years. In 1804 he was deputy sheriff. "Benjamin Colby, Jr., started buying a string of farms half way across Embden, in the southeast section, in 1821. He was then 49 years old and dominated the town as, possibly, its most influential farmer." (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Corpl. Benjamin COLBY and Elizabeth FOYE. Spouse: Rebecca THOMPSON. Benjamin COLBY and Rebecca THOMPSON were married on 7 SEP 1793 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: Vital Records of Augusta, ME. New England Historic Genealogical Society.) Children were: Capt. Hartley COLBY, Fanny COLBY, Harry COLBY, Dr. Zenas COLBY, Warren COLBY, Melinda COLBY, Helena COLBY, Spencer COLBY, Benjamin COLBY, Josephine COLBY, Isabella COLBY, Mason S. COLBY, Analostine COLBY, Harriet COLBY, Ariel M. COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 25 SEP 1776 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Colby 74 M Farmer $1,600 ME Abigail 74 F MA ================================================== He died on 29 MAR 1854 at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: William Davis COLBY and Elizabeth STRAW. Spouse: Abigail EATON. Benjamin COLBY and Abigail EATON were married on 25 MAR 1800 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Benjamin, Marriage: Abigail EATON; Date: 25 Mar 1800; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Benjamin COLBY, William Davis COLBY, Sally COLBY, Timothy COLBY, Eliza COLBY, James Smith COLBY, Polly COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 5 JUL 1778 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Colby 72 M Farmer NH Polly Colby 66 F NH Eliza E. Colby 45 F NH Hannah T. Colby 35 F NH Benjamin M. Colby 32 M Lawyer NH ================================================== He died on 6 FEB 1856 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Benjamin was a school-teacher for thirty-four consecutive years, mostly in town, after 1800, and was favorably known as "Master Colby." One of his pupils remembers him as an enthusiastic instructor from the old Murry's Grammer. (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Captain Benjamin COLBY and Elizabeth HUNKINS. Spouse: Polly WOODMAN. Benjamin COLBY and Polly WOODMAN were married on 11 JAN 1804 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Polly WOODMAN, Date: 11 Jan 1804; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Eliza Esther COLBY, Sarah Chase COLBY, Albert COLBY, Ethan COLBY, Jonathan Wilkins COLBY, Hannah Taylor COLBY, Benjamin Marion COLBY, Jeremiah Hall Woodman COLBY, Charles Woodman COLBY, Aaron Whittemore COLBY, Aaron Woodman COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born about 1781 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury" David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (3) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: Philbrook COLBY and Ruth LUFKIN. Spouse: Priscilla HOGG. Benjamin COLBY and Priscilla HOGG were married on 20 AUG 1801 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976 Marriage: Prisilla HOGG Date: 20 Aug 1801 Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Nancy COLBY, Sally COLBY, Lydia COLBY, John L. COLBY, Hiram COLBY, David D. COLBY, Anna COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 20 OCT 1782 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 1850 in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio. He died on 10 APR 1872 at Shalersville, Portage County, Ohio. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Eliphalet COLBY and Apphia FLANDERS. Spouse: Hannah Sophia ROWELL. Benjamin COLBY and Hannah Sophia ROWELL were married on 13 SEP 1804 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Hannah ROWELL, Date: 13 Sep 1804; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Daniel COLBY, Apphia COLBY, Samuel E. COLBY, Clarissa Tyler COLBY, Caroline COLBY, Charles Miles COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 19 SEP 1783 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newburyport.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newbury, Essex County, page 304. Age 66. Real Estate Value: $200.) He died on 9 NOV 1853 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was a rope maker. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John COLBY and Betty LUNT. Spouse: Sally PETTINGELL. Benjamin COLBY and Sally PETTINGELL were married on 3 APR 1805 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCES: (1) FHL film 0886202, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, marriage; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) Children were: Benjamin COLBY, Enoch COLBY, Sally COLBY, Charles Chase COLBY, Hannah Pettingell COLBY, Caroline Cushing COLBY, Clarissa Coombs COLBY, Eunice Pettingell COLBY, Joseph Lunt Pettingell COLBY, William Thomas COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born in 1792 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (listed as pauper.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (listed as pauper.) Spouse: Hannah (COLBY). Benjamin COLBY and Hannah (COLBY) were married about 1823. Children were: Amos G. COLBY, Mary COLBY, James Proctor COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 11 FEB 1792 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Gloucester.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 21 OCT 1859 at Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Unknown Wife (COLBY). Spouse: Lois TARR. Benjamin COLBY and Lois TARR were married on 24 DEC 1816 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: FHL film 0864859 & 0864861-0864862, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, marriage.) Children were: Lois COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY, Benjamin COLBY, Mary Tarr COLBY, Benjamin COLBY, Cynthia COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 27 FEB 1800 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Colby 50 M Mariner ME Mary Colby 47 F ME Royal Colby 25 M Mariner ME Miriah Colby 19 F ME Y Parson J. Colby 17 M Mariner ME Y Edmund Colby 14 M ME Y Emily Colby 12 F ME Y Benjamin Colby 9 M ME Y William H. Colby 6 M ME Y ================================================== In 1870 he was a fishing in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1870 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with son William.) He died on 29 APR 1892 at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Samuel COLBY and Mary A. (Polly) SIMS. Spouse: Mary RINES. Benjamin COLBY and Mary RINES were married on 14 MAY 1820 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Albert S. COLBY, Harriet COLBY, Rial Plummer COLBY, Mary Ann COLBY, Maria R. COLBY, John Parsons COLBY, Edmund COLBY, Emily P. COLBY, Thomas Benjamin COLBY, William P. COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 9 OCT 1801 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Wendall, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died before 1870 at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Abigail EATON. Spouse: Polly EASTMAN. Benjamin COLBY and Polly EASTMAN were married on 12 JUN 1823 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Benjamin; Marriage: Polly EASTMAN; Date: 12 Jun 1823; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Elizabeth COLBY, Stephen P. COLBY, James T. COLBY, George COLBY.  Benjamin
COLBY was born on 7 JAN 1802 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He died on 6 NOV 1802 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He
was buried in the 1st Parish Cemetery at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
(SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newbury;
(2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia,
The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Joseph
Lunt COLBY and Sarah FOOT. Capt. Benjamin
COLBY was born on 4 SEP 1803 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He died in NOV 1831 at at sea. SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records
of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newbury; (2) "The Colby Family
in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press,
pub 1970. Parents: Joseph Lunt COLBY
and Sarah FOOT.Spouse: Abigail LUNT. Capt. Benjamin COLBY and Abigail LUNT were married on 14 MAY 1827 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: FHL film 0886202 & 0890256, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, marriage. Children were: Joseph Lunt COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 3 JUN 1806 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Cambridge, Middlesex County, page 98. Age 44.) He died on 2 JUN 1870 at Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Sally PETTINGELL. Spouse: Mary Greenleaf LANE. Benjamin COLBY and Mary Greenleaf LANE were married on 22 MAR 1828 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCES: FHL film 0886202, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, marriage; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury, intent.) Children were: Abigail Hunt COLBY, Mary Elizabeth COLBY, Hannah Gowing COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 26 MAR 1807 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: NEHGS; Vital Records of Augusta, Maine to the Year 1892.) He died on 29 JAN 1824 at Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: NEHGS; Vital Records of Augusta, Maine to the Year 1892.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Rebecca THOMPSON. Benjamin COLBY was born in 1809 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. Parents: John COLBY and Hannah PERHAM. Dr. Benjamin COLBY Jr. was born in 1815 in Maine. In 1850 he was a printing ????? in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. He appeared in the census on 10 AUG 1850 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. In 1860 he was a Physician in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 27 JUL 1860 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 28 JUN 1870 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. In 1870 he was a life insurance agent in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1880 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1880 he was a physician in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 13 AUG 1886 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Dr. Benjamin Colby is probably the author of "A Guide to Health, Being an Exposition of the Principles of the Thomsonian System of Practice, and Their Mode of Application in the Cure of Every Form of Disease (1846 edition)." Spouse: Harriet DEARBORN. Dr. Benjamin COLBY Jr. and Harriet DEARBORN were married on 13 SEP 1835. Children were: Harriet Ann COLBY, Susan Emma COLBY, Mary Ellen COLBY, Benjamin Franklin COLBY. Benjamin COLBY (twin) was born on 15 JUN 1817 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benj. Colby 33 M Farmer 3500 NH Martha Colby 37 F NH Julia L. 10 F NH Alma E. 5 F NH Augustan P Dodge 18 M Farmer NH ================================================= He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1860 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 21 AUG 1905 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He has Ancestral File Number 1Z12-8ZR. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Levi COLBY and Betsey CLARK. Spouse: Martha Cleveland CHILDS. Benjamin COLBY (twin) and Martha Cleveland CHILDS were married on 23 SEP 1838 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Benjamin, Marriage: Martha C. CHILDS, Date: 23 Sep 1838; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Julia Lawrence COLBY, Franklin Edson COLBY, Alma Edson COLBY, Enoch Long Child COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born in 1820 in New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Enoch COLBY and Sarah SENTER. Spouse: Mary J. (Parker) CRISTY. Benjamin COLBY and Mary J. (Parker) CRISTY were married on 29 JUN 1862 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Benjamin Age: 42 years, Marriage: Mary J. CRISTY Age: 37 years, Date: 29 Jun 1862; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Husband previously married. Wife previously married.) Benjamin COLBY was born in 1823 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. Parents: Abraham COLBY Esq. and Mary Ann MARCH. Benjamin COLBY was born on 19 AUG 1824 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 30 AUG 1825 at Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Gloucester. Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Lois TARR. Benjamin COLBY was born on 10 SEP 1830 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Gloucester.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 28 JAN 1857 at Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Lois TARR. Benjamin COLBY was born in JUL 1837 in Ohio. He appeared in the census on 22 JUL 1860 in Shalersville, Portage County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1880 in Fayette, Fulton County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Millcreek, Williams County, Ohio. Parents: Daniel COLBY and Cordelia NEWELL. Spouse: Colinda JARVIS. Benjamin COLBY and Colinda JARVIS were married about 1859. Benjamin COLBY was born on 13 MAR 1882 in Dover Plains, Dutchess County, New York. He died on 12 FEB 1937. Parents: William COLBY and Amanda BURESS. Spouse: Mildred Julia MONTROSS. Benjamin COLBY and Mildred Julia MONTROSS were married on 6 MAR 1912 in Dover Plains, Dutchess County, New York. Children were: Arthur Benjamin COLBY, William Enos COLBY, Evelyn Mae COLBY, LeRoy Leonard COLBY. Benjamin COLBY was born on 28 APR 1912 in Kansas. He appeared in the census on 28 JAN 1920 in Long Island, Phillips County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 5 DEC 1975. He had Social Security Number 515-05-2247. He was buried in the Fairview Cemetery at Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas Parents: Charles Ira COLBY and Georgianna PIERCE. Spouse: Geneva ARMENT. Benjamin COLBY and Geneva ARMENT were married about 1935. Children were: Larry Eugene COLBY.  Benjamin
B. COLBY was born on 1 AUG 1800 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence: ???, 89 pg 45 Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin B. Colby 49 M $800 NH Phebe Colby 41 F NH Henry H. Colby 18 M Shoemaker NH Y Hubbard Colby 17 M Farmer NH Y Mary Colby 11 F NH Y Phebe Colby 11 F NH Y Sarah Colby 6 F NH Y Benjamin Colby 1 M NH Polly Colby 57 F NH ================================================== He appeared in the census on 19 JUN 1860 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living with daughter Sarah and her family) He died on 6 JUL 1885 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Hubbard COLBY and Mehitable BEAN. Spouse: Phebe A. FOSTER. Benjamin B. COLBY and Phebe A. FOSTER were married about 1831. Children were: Henry H. COLBY, Hubbard COLBY, Mary C. COLBY, Phebe COLBY, Sarah M. COLBY, Abby J. COLBY, Benjamin F. COLBY. Benjamin B. COLBY was born in 1836 in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York. He appeared in the census on 29 AUG 1850 in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Joshua COLBY and Nancy Jane HALVER OR HOLVER. Benjamin Barrett COLBY was born on 3 MAY 1860 in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents: Salmon Barrett COLBY and Margaret Coffin HILL. Benjamin Dorr COLBY was born on 6 AUG 1850 in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1860 in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 10 SEP 1870 in Wethersfield, Henry County, Illinois. (living at home with mother.) Parents: James Smith COLBY and Emily Bingham PHILBRICK. Spouse: Hortense Elizabeth PALMER. Benjamin Dorr COLBY and Hortense Elizabeth PALMER were married on 14 MAY 1874 in Wethersfield, Henry County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.) Benjamin Edward COLBY was born on 1 JAN 1833 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury;.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newbury, Essex County, page 310. Age 17.) In 1860 he was a seaman in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Living at home with father and mother.) He died on 23 DEC 1863 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Capt. William Thomas COLBY and Mary Jane CURRIER. Spouse: Eleanor F. WILLIAMS. Benjamin Edward COLBY and Eleanor F. WILLIAMS were married on 8 APR 1853 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Joseph William COLBY. Benjamin F. COLBY was born on 9 APR 1802 in Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Granby, Oswego County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Kendall, Kendall County, Illinois. (living with daughter Mariah and family.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Center, Henry County, Iowa. (living with son William Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. (living with daughter Mariah and her family.) He died on 24 NOV 1881. Parents: William COLBY and Eleanor LORD. Spouse: Hetty M. (COLBY). Benjamin F. COLBY and Hetty M. (COLBY) were married about 1826 in New York. Children were: William COLBY, Lucian COLBY, Mariah COLBY, Charles COLBY.  Benjamin
F. COLBY was born in MAY 1849 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire.
(living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 19 JUN
1860 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (living at home with
father and mother.) He died on 12 DEC 1869 at Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Parents: Benjamin B. COLBY and Phebe A. FOSTER.Benjamin F. COLBY was born in 1852 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 27 JUL 1860 in Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 AUG 1870 in Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Joseph Lunt Pettingell COLBY and Caroline A. CLOUGH. Spouse: Flora H. BATES. Benjamin F. COLBY and Flora H. BATES were married on 25 FEB 1882 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ralph Ivan COLBY. Benjamin F. COLBY was born in JAN 1852 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 19 JUL 1860 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUL 1870 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: John W. COLBY and Lucy P. EDGELL. Spouse: Frances A. (Emery) FAIRFIELD. Benjamin F. COLBY and Frances A. (Emery) FAIRFIELD were married on 24 APR 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Benjamin F. COLBY was born in 1877 in Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 27 OCT 1898 at Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Edward F. COLBY and Laura RICHARDSON. Benjamin F. COLBY was born in 1911 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James Albert COLBY and Alice J. FARLEY. Benjamin F. COLBY was born on 12 OCT 1911 in Pueblo County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 31 JAN 1920 in Pueblo County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 APR 1930 in Pueblo County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in MAR 1981. He had Social Security Number 522-05-9151. Social Security Death Index Name: Benjamin Colby SSN: 522-05-9151 Last Residence: 81005 Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, United States of America Born: 12 Oct 1911 Died: Mar 1981 State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 ) Parents: Ernest Leroy COLBY and Edith (COLBY). Spouse: Dorothy Patricia MCCORD. Benjamin F. COLBY and Dorothy Patricia MCCORD were married about 1932. Benjamin Foster COLBY was born on 22 JUN 1859 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0011329; Town and vital records, 1795-1892 Litchfield (Maine). Town Clerk.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 26 JUN 1870 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. Census Place: Litchfield, Kennebec, Maine Source: FHL Film 1254481 National Archives Film T9-0481 Page 309B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Benjamin F. COLBY Self M M W 20 ME Occ: Farmer Fa: ME Mo: ME Bell A. COLBY Wife F M W 19 ME Occ: Keeping House Fa: ME Mo: ME Lottie M. COLBY Dau F S W 2 ME Fa: ME Mo: ME ============================================================= He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. He died on 10 APR 1933 at Richmond, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Rev. James COLBY and Mary FOSTER. Spouse: Anna Belle PEACOCK. Benjamin Foster COLBY and Anna Belle PEACOCK filed marriage intentions on 4 FEB 1878 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0011329; Town and vital records, 1795-1892 Litchfield (Maine). Town Clerk.) They were married on 11 FEB 1878 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0011329; Town and vital records, 1795-1892 Litchfield (Maine). Town Clerk.) Children were: Lottie M. COLBY, Ethel S. COLBY, James Albert COLBY, Myrtle B. COLBY, Mina C. COLBY, Raymond Foster COLBY, Ida G. COLBY. Benjamin Frank COLBY was born on 17 SEP 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1870 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: David D. COLBY and Adaline E. CURTIS. Benjamin Franklin COLBY was born on 12 JAN 1818 in Whitefield, Lincoln County, Maine. He has Ancestral File Number 12M5-VHD. Parents: Nathaniel COLBY and Charolette LONGFELLOW. Benjamin Franklin COLBY was born on 13 JUN 1851 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0012012; Records of births, v. 4-10, 1782-1892; index to births, 1712-1891 Portland (Maine). City Clerk.) He appeared in the census on 27 JUL 1860 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother. Birth place listed as Rhode Island.) Parents: Dr. Benjamin COLBY Jr. and Harriet DEARBORN. Benjamin Franklin COLBY was born on 8 AUG 1861 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Thomas Arnold COLBY and Emaline (Dearborn) "Emily" HOOK. Spouse: Mary Agnes MARA. Benjamin Franklin COLBY and Mary Agnes MARA were married on 31 MAY 1894 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Grace Elizabeth COLBY.  Benjamin
H. COLBY was born in 1810 in New Hampshire. He died on 18 AUG
1858 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts
Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Linwood Cemetery at Haverhill,
Essex County, Massachusetts (SOURCE: "Vermont Warnings Out"
2 vol. by Alden M. Rollins pub. vol 1, 1995; vol 2, 1997.) Parents: Stephen COLBY and Betsey
HARRIMAN.Spouse: Mary D. FRENCH. Benjamin H. COLBY and Mary D. FRENCH were married on 22 JAN 1834 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Mary J. COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY, Nany COLBY. Benjamin H. COLBY was born in MAY 1857 in New York. He appeared in the census on 20 JUL 1860 in North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1870 in North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1880 in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Parents: Joshua George COLBY and Ann OLLIVETTO. Spouse: Eunice BROWN. Benjamin H. COLBY and Eunice BROWN were married about 1889. Children were: Charlotte Ann "Pearl" COLBY. Benjamin H. G. COLBY was born in OCT 1865 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (listed as widower, living with Lufkin in-laws.) He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1910 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Samuel Veazy COLBY and Hannah Maria MARSTON. Spouse: Lucy L. LUFKIN. Benjamin H. G. COLBY and Lucy L. LUFKIN were married about 1889. Spouse: Annie B. RAYNES. Benjamin H. G. COLBY and Annie B. RAYNES were married about 1902 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Elizabeth R. COLBY. Dr. Benjamin Holmes COLBY was born in JUN 1786. (calculated from age given at time of death.) In 1850 he was a physician in Saco, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 27 AUG 1850 in Saco, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1860 in Saco, York County, Maine. In 1860 he was a physician in Saco, York County, Maine. He died on 21 FEB 1861 at Saco, York County, Maine. He was buried in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Saco, York County, Maine Spouse: Betsey TENNEY. Dr. Benjamin Holmes COLBY and Betsey TENNEY filed marriage intentions on 13 JUL 1810 in York, York County, Maine. They were married on 12 AUG 1810 in York, York County, Maine. Children were: Elizabeth COLBY, Benjamin W. COLBY, Lydia T. COLBY, Mary COLBY, John COLBY. Spouse: Sarah Ann LIBBY. Dr. Benjamin Holmes COLBY and Sarah Ann LIBBY filed marriage intentions on 21 FEB 1829 in York, York County, Maine. They were married on 7 MAR 1829 in York, York County, Maine. Benjamin Holmes COLBY was born on 26 FEB 1872 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Parents: Alpheus Edward COLBY and Clara A. SINCLAIR. Benjamin L. COLBY was born in OCT 1784 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1830 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. Males under 5: 1 5 to 10: 1 40 to 50: 1 Females under 5: 1 5 to 10: 1 20 to 30: 6 30 to 40: 1 He appeared in the census in 1840 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. Males 5 to 10: 1 10 to 15: 1 40 to 50: 1 50 to 60: 1 Females under 5: 1 10 to 15: 1 16 to 20: 1 20 to 30: 3 40 to 50: 1 He appeared in the census on 10 AUG 1850 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1860 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 30 JUL 1870 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He died on 19 JUN 1877 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire Spouse: Rebecca PERKINS. Benjamin L. COLBY and Rebecca PERKINS were married about 1810. Children were: Susan E. COLBY, Eliza Jane COLBY. Spouse: Dolly COLBY. Benjamin L. COLBY and Dolly COLBY were married on 3 OCT 1824 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. Children were: Hannah M. COLBY, Aaron H. COLBY, Mary C. COLBY, Edwin F. COLBY.
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