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Chester Douglas COLBY was born on 18 AUG 1882 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Parents: Jacob Ruggles COLBY and Jessie Ann MCDONALD.

Spouse: Annie M. MCLAIN. Chester Douglas COLBY and Annie M. MCLAIN were married on 16 JAN 1906 in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Children were: Granville M. COLBY, Emma K. COLBY.


Chester Earl COLBY was born on 28 JAN 1913 in Lachine, Quebec, Canada. He died on 17 JUN 1983 at St. Lambert, Quebec, Canada. Parents: Reginald J. COLBY and Jennie CROSS.

Spouse: Eileen May GILBERT. Chester Earl COLBY and Eileen May GILBERT were married on 12 OCT 1935 in East Angus, Quebec, Canada. Children were: Ronald COLBY, Betty Ann COLBY, Gary Chester COLBY, Larry Wayne COLBY.


Chester Earle COLBY was born on 11 MAR 1888 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 28 FEB 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 28 APR 1951 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Haverhill Gazette
28 Apr. 1951

Retired Fireman
Dies At Hale

Chester E. Colby, age 63, 90 Main st. Groveland, retired Haverhill fireman died this morning at the Hale Hospital after a long illness.

Mr. Colby was named a substitute fireman Aug 1, 1912, and a call man the following Year, Aug. 6, 1913.

He became a permanent fireman Jul 24, 1916, and served as acting lieutenant from May, 1944, to October, 1946. He was attached to Ladder 1. He retired from the fire department in 1948.

HE WAS BORN in Haverhill, March 11, 1888, son of the late Charles C., and Abbie Colby, and had lived in Haverhill until three years ago when he moved to Groveland.

Mr. Colby was a member of Saggahew lodge, AF and AM, and attended the Second Baptist church of East Haverhill.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Addie (White) Colby, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Arakelian, of Groveland; two sons, John W. Colby, Plaistow, N. H., and Richard W. Colby, Montgomery, Ala.; one uncle John M. Hicks, Haverhill, and six grandchildren.

THE FUNERAL service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Gardner funeral home, 150 Summer st. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery, East Haverhill. Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Monday.

He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at East Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Charles S. COLBY and Abbie Florence HICKS.

Spouse: Addie M. WHITE. Chester Earle COLBY and Addie M. WHITE were married on 28 MAY 1911 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) Children were: Nelson W. COLBY, Virginia E. COLBY, Richard W. COLBY, John W. COLBY, William W. COLBY.


Chester Edwin COLBY was born on 12 AUG 1909 in Round Mountain, Shasta County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
Name:
Chester E Colby
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1909
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Hill
Birth County: Shasta

He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Round Mountain, Shasta County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 19 JAN 1920 in Round Mountain, Shasta County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 5 APR 1982 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name:
Chester Edwin Colby
Social Security #: 700-12-5089
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1909
Birthplace: California
Death Date: 5 Apr 1982
Death Place: Sacramento
Mother's Maiden Name: Hill

He had Social Security Number 700-12-5089 .
Social Security Death Index
Name:
Chester Colby
SSN: 700-12-5089
Last Residence: 95815 Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States of America
Born: 12 Aug 1909
Died: Apr 1982
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951 )

Parents: Charles Edwin COLBY and Lizzie M. HILL.

Spouse: Margarette SCOTT. Chester Edwin COLBY and Margarette SCOTT were married about 1935. Children were: Chester Edwin COLBY.


Chester Edwin COLBY was born on 2 APR 1938 in Butte County, California. Parents: Chester Edwin COLBY and Margarette SCOTT.


Chester F. COLBY was born on 27 JUL 1895 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 12 JAN 1920 in Arcadia, De Soto County, Florida. In 1920 he was a Cadet - Air Services - U.S. Army in Arcadia, De Soto County, Florida. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1930 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. In 1930 he was an U.S. Army in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. He died on 28 OCT 1973 at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. He was buried on 1 NOV 1973 in the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name:
Chester F Colby
Service Info.: MAJ US AIR FORCE WORLD WAR I
Birth Date: 27 Jul 1895
Death Date: 28 Oct 1973
Service Start Date: 13 Jan 1948
Service End Date: 30 Jun 1949
Interment Date: 1 Nov 1973
Cemetery: Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209
Buried At: Section 2b Site 2170

He had Social Security Number 467-74-0450 .
Social Security Death Index
Name:
Chester F. Colby
SSN: 467-74-0450
Last Residence: 78214 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States of America
Born: 27 Jul 1895
Died: 28 Oct 1973
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (1962 )

Parents: Frank Leslie COLBY and Catherine A. HICKEY.

Spouse: Laverne J (COLBY). Chester F. COLBY and Laverne J (COLBY) were married about 1924.


Photo Chester H. COLBY was born on 12 DEC 1895 in Kittery, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military between 27 JUN 1916 and 18 JAN 1918.
Name: Chester H. Colby
Birth Place: Kittery, Maine
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1895
Residence: Kittery
Comment: Enl: Portsmouth, N. H., June 27/16. Private. Org: 9 Co CAC. Hon disch: Jan. 18, 1918.

He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 3 JUN 1923 at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the 1st Christian Church Cemetery at Kittery, York County, Maine Parents: Henry Francis COLBY and Lavina Jane MAYHEW.

Spouse: Edna M. QUIGLEY. Chester H. COLBY and Edna M. QUIGLEY were married on 20 NOV 1918 in Maine.


Chester H. COLBY was born on 27 FEB 1915 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 31 MAY 2004 at New London, New London County, Connecticut. He was buried in JUN 2004 in the River Bend Cemetery at Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name:
Chester H Colby
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 27 Feb 1915
Death Date: 31 May 2004
Cemetery: River Bend Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 117 Beach Street Westerly, RI 02891

He had Social Security Number 042-09-4785 .
Social Security Death Index
Name:
Chester H. Colby
SSN: 042-09-4785
Last Residence: 06320 New London, New London, Connecticut, United States of America
Born: 27 Feb 1915
Died: 31 May 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Connecticut (Before 1951 )

Parents: Irving COLBY and Madelaine LEDWARD.


Chester L. COLBY was born on 26 APR 1832 in Warren County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Conneaut, Erie County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Sheffield, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 7 JUL 1880 in Eldred, Warren County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He died on 27 JUN 1904 at Kingsville, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He was buried in the Center Cemetery at Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio Parents: Henry COLBY and Elizabeth TERRILL.

Spouse: Fanny COON. Chester L. COLBY and Fanny COON were married about 1853. Children were: Almina L. COLBY, George E. COLBY, Chlos COLBY, Mary COLBY, Albert Eugene COLBY, Julie Ann COLBY, Lillie Belle COLBY, Erwin Lee COLBY, Frank COLBY.


Chester L. COLBY was born in 1917 in Oklahoma. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Rawdon, Ellis County, Oklahoma. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Bar X, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (living at home with father.) Parents: Harmon Elias COLBY and Abbie Lenora ROSEBERRY.


Chester L. COLBY was born on 13 FEB 1919 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1920 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 27 MAR 2008 at Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida.
Chester L. Colby
COLBY, Chester L., 89, of Brooksville, Fla., died March 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marguerite; five children, Becky DiPiero, Mary Stedman, Lawrence Colby, Dorothy Schotanus and Robert Colby; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. April 1, 2008, at Highpoint Community Center in Brooksville.

He had Social Security Number 342-16-9212. Parents: Raymond Lawrence COLBY and Esther Grace SATTEM.


Chester Lee COLBY was born on 12 NOV 1922 in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. He died on 19 JUN 1982 at Carson, Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Claude Merlin COLBY and Goldie M. ELLIOT.


Chester Page COLBY was born on 31 MAR 1885 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 28 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He was also known as Chester Paige Colby. Parents: Henry A. COLBY and Georgia A. PAGE.

Spouse: Alvena M. RUDEN. Chester Page COLBY and Alvena M. RUDEN were married on 17 JAN 1916 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Ethel M. COLBY, Ruth E. COLBY.


Photo Chester W. COLBY was born on 9 FEB 1923 in Rockland, Knox County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Rockland, Knox County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He died on 14 JAN 2003 at Rockland, Knox County, Maine.
Chester W. Colby

February 9, 1923 - January 14, 2003

Rockland - Chester W. Colby, 79, died Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at Fieldcrest Manor in Waldoboro after a short illness.

Born in Rockland on February 9, 1923, he was the son of William and Dorothy Lurvy Colby. He attended local schools before entering the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.

After returning home he worked most of his life as a commercial fisherman and at times was self-employed.

His son states that "he was dearly loved by his family and will be missed". He was also known to be "very meticulous and set in his ways".

He was a member of the Penobscot View Grange and enjoyed going to the meetings. As a member of the Rockland Elks club, he loved going to beano nights. A passionate card player he could often be found at the lodge involved in a game.

He is survived by one son, William Colby and his fiancé Misty Gardner of Warren, two step-daughters, Marie Kaler of Manchester N.H. and K.T. Kaler in Michigan; one brother, Ralph Colby and his wife Elsie of Spruce Head, two step-sisters, Bernice Hoffses of Waldoboro, Evie Joan Winchenbach of California; six grandchildren, Cody Colby, Dustin Lavoie, Shaylynn Lavoie, Cammi Colby, Cadden Lavoie and Keegin Colby and several nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.


He had Social Security Number 005-14-4735 . Parents: William Walter COLBY and Dorothy B. LURVEY.


Child COLBY was born about 1838 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Child COLBY died before 3 APR 1840 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Died in house fire. Parents: Cyrus COLBY and Eunice COLLINS.


Child COLBY was born in 1845 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Child COLBY died on 2 MAR 1846 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Bradford.) Parents: John Stephen Morse COLBY and Rebecca HOPKINSON.


Child COLBY was born on 16 DEC 1867 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) Parents: Alpha Hutchins COLBY and Mary Adaline DURRILL.


Child COLBY was born in 1869. Child COLBY died on 22 AUG 1872 at Groton, Tompkins County, New York. Buried: Groton Rural Cemetery is located on Clarke Street Ext. Groton, Tompkins Co., NY. Parents: Henry P. COLBY and Amelia T. (COLBY).


Child COLBY was born before 1875. Child COLBY died before 1875. Parents: William COLBY and Mary DELZENE.


Child COLBY was born before 1875. Child COLBY died before 1875. Parents: William COLBY and Mary DELZENE.


Child COLBY was born on 23 MAR 1877 in Forestville, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Adelia L. BELDING.


Child COLBY was born on 30 SEP 1899 in Clinton County, Indiana. (SOURCE: Clinton County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, 1882-1920, Volume I-II.) Parents: Alonzo Blair COLBY and Lonie M. HOLMES.


Chloe COLBY was born in 1846 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Merrill COLBY and Harriett E. SACKETT.


Chlos COLBY was born in 1860 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Sheffield, Ashtabula County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) She died from Spinal Fever on 27 JUL 1887 at Madison, Lake County, Ohio. (SOURCE: Lake County, Ohio Death Records, Volume 1, Pages 150-153.) Parents: Chester L. COLBY and Fanny COON.


Chris Lee COLBY was born on 9 JUL 1967 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Parents: Velden Paul COLBY (twin) and Martha Jeanette DRURY.


Christianna COLBY was born on 14 JUN 1828 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. date calculated for age given at time of death. She died on 24 JUL 1831 at Darien, Genesee County, New York. (SOURCE: Colby Family Cemetery, Town of Darien, Genesee County, NY) She was buried in Darien, Genesee County, New York. (Colby Family Cemetery.) FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett. Parents: Joshua COLBY and Elizabeth TOWNE.


Christine COLBY was born in 1922 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Glenroy Austin COLBY and Doris Carey THORNELL.


Photo Christine Elaine "Teeny" COLBY was born on 25 DEC 1969 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. She was christened/baptized in FEB 1970 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Parents: Ronald Murvin COLBY and Elaine CARTER.

Spouse: Rory MEACHAM. Rory MEACHAM and Christine Elaine "Teeny" COLBY were married on 23 DEC 1990 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005
Name:
Christine Elaine Colby
Gender: Female
Spouse: Rory Clay Meacham
Marriage Date: 23 Dec 1990
Marriage County: Clark
Officiant type: Religious celebrant
Recorded Date: 24 Dec 1990
Recorded county: Clark
Book: 1224
Page: C250259
Instrument number: 94530

Children were: Shad Clay MEACHAM, Saria Kylie MEACHAM, Shaelyn Kae MEACHAM (twin), Samuel Colby MEACHAM (twin).


Christine Louise COLBY was born on 15 JAN 1954. Parents: Maurice Howard COLBY and Maybeth Irene HEMPHILL.


Christine M. COLBY was born in 1960. Parents: William Egan COLBY and Barbara HEINZEN.


Christine Marie Teresa COLBY was born on 21 MAR 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Parents: Lowell Eugene COLBY and Josephine Marie "Jo" DICICCO.


Christopher COLBY was born on 27 DEC 1771 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He was baptized on 29 DEC 1771 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died before 1798. Not mentioned in father's will of 1798.

BOOK 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: John COLBY and Elizabeth (COLBY).


Christopher COLBY was born in 1834 in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. He died on 5 APR 1873 at Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. He was buried in the Old Cemetery at Grand Gorge, Delaware County, New York Parents: Eli Howe COLBY and Elizabeth MACKEY.

Spouse: Laura CRONK. Christopher COLBY and Laura CRONK were married in 1868 in New York. Children were: Minnie E. COLBY.


Christopher COLBY was born in 1866 in Rome, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 31 AUG 1870 in Rome, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Aaron COLBY and Margaret CONNELL.


Christopher COLBY was born on 1 FEB 1949 in Loyal, Clark County, Wisconsin. He died on 7 SEP 1960 at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois.
Crystal Lake Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Thursday, September 8, 1960

(Excerpted)

Four Fatalities
Shock Community
in Single Week

Fatal accidents saddened many residents of this area during the past week.

The first one occurred last Wednesday - Chris Colby, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Colby, 418 Eugene st., in Colby's subdivision, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car driven by Herbert Weinke.

According to the police report, at 3:35 p.m. he rode his bicycle off of a path that crosses the vacant lot south of the high school practice field and onto Wallace ave. in front of the Weinke car. His skull was fractured, his left chest was crushed, both of his legs and his left arm were broken, and he died of his injuries at 9 p.m. in Memorial hospital for McHenry county.

He was born Feb. 1, 1949, in Loyal, Wis.

Surviving are the parents, two sisters, Jill and Jan; five brothers, Craig, Carter, Carl, Clark and Curt; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Schoonover, of Milwaukee, Wis.; and paternal grandfather, Raymond Colby, of Crystal Lake.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Warner funeral chapel, Rev. Lloyd O. Coleman officiating. Burial was in Crystal Lake Union cemetery.

He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois Parents: Eugene Webster COLBY and Joan Jean SCHOONOVER.


Christopher Charles COLBY was born on 30 MAY 1976. Parents: Cyril Charles COLBY and Phyllis Keysar RICE.


Christopher Columbus COLBY was born on 24 SEP 1832 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 Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. In 1860 he was a mechanic in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died in 1899 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Parents: Capt. Samuel COLBY and Maria ADAMS.

Spouse: Meora L. WOOD. Christopher Columbus COLBY and Meora L. WOOD were married on 8 MAR 1856. Children were: Norman Henry COLBY.

Spouse: J. Lunette PAYNE. Christopher Columbus COLBY and J. Lunette PAYNE were married on 23 MAY 1891 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Christopher C. Age: 58 years, Marriage: J. Lunette PAYNE Age: 41 years, Date: 23 May 1891; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Husband previously married.)


Christopher Columbus COLBY was born on 12 SEP 1846 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine.
Census Place: Westport, Lincoln, Maine
Source: FHL Film 1254484 National Archives Film T9-0484 Page 601D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Christopher C. COLBY Self M M W 34 ME
Occ: Works For Knick Dea Co. Fa: ME Mo: ME
Alzena M. COLBY Wife F M W 35 ME
Occ: Housekeeper Fa: ME Mo: ME
Lena W. COLBY Dau F S W 9 ME
Fa: ME Mo: ME
Ralph H. COLBY Son M S W 4 ME
Fa: ME Mo: ME
Morrill COLBY Son M S W 1 ME
Fa: ME Mo: ME
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He appeared in the census in 1910 in Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with son Ralph.) He died on 9 MAR 1937 at Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: William G. COLBY and Amelia KNIGHT.

Spouse: Alzena M. PIERCE. Christopher Columbus COLBY and Alzena M. PIERCE were married on 18 JUN 1870 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. SOURCE: FHL Number 12313; COLBY, Cristopher C., Marriage: Alzada M. PIERCE, Date: 18 Jan 1870; Recorded in: Civil Records for Westport, Lincoln, Maine. Children were: Lena W. COLBY, Ralph Hayes COLBY, Morrill P. COLBY.

Spouse: Almma MURPHEY. Christopher Columbus COLBY and Almma MURPHEY were married on 29 JUL 1896 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine.


Christopher George COLBY was born on 14 SEP 1949 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He died on 27 MAR 2008 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Christopher Colby

Christopher G. Colby, 58, of Cape St. Claire, died of cancer March 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Mr. Colby was born Sept. 14, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Naida Colby of Minnesota.

He came to Annapolis in 1976, where he became a chef at the Maryland Inn. A year later, he became the assistant manager of the small print shop at St. John's College, and in 1979 became the shop manager; he continued to work for St. John's College for 30 years.

Under Mr. Colby, the print shop expanded into a full-service facility that supported all of the college's most important functions. He tried to find environmentally friendly ways to cut costs while improving the quality of the publications, and enjoyed mentoring the students who worked in the print shop.

He was known by those who worked with him as a gentle and kind man, a hard-working and helpful colleague, and skilled and knowledgeable in his profession.

He loved to cook, fixing breakfast at 5:30 a.m. for his daughter, and was a gifted artist. He owned several looms, taught spinning and weaving, and was known for his fine wall hangings, shawls and rugs, and also his hand-crafted furniture and replicas of 18th- and 19th-century musical instruments. He was also a devoted writer and reader.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Colby.

Survivors include one daughter, Yve Colby of Baltimore; two brothers, Ray Colby of Minnesota and Leigh Colby of Oregon; and four sisters, Paula Jelinek, Gayle Colby and Brigh Haas, all of Minnesota, and Mary Slaughter of Wisconsin.

A memorial service will be held at St. John's College at a later date. Arrangements are by Hardesty Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Caritas Society of St. John's College, P.O. Box 2800, Annapolis, MD 21404.

Parents: Willard George COLBY and Naida Claire THUL.


Christopher Grant COLBY was born on 7 OCT 1956 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Donald Herbert COLBY and Jane M. CAMPION.


Christopher John COLBY was born on 12 MAY 1952. Parents: James Tracy COLBY Jr. and Rosalie GREENOUGH.

Spouse: Andrea STOCKFORD. Christopher John COLBY and Andrea STOCKFORD were married about 1989. Children were: Christopher John COLBY, Heather Beaumont COLBY.


Christopher John COLBY was born on 30 MAY 1990. Parents: Christopher John COLBY and Andrea STOCKFORD.


Christopher Michael COLBY was born on 22 JAN 1966 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. (SOURCE: Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics.) Parents: Guy Irving COLBY IV and Linda Ann SMITH.


Photo Cindy COLBY was born on 31 AUG 1796 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She died on 5 NOV 1818 at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She was buried in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (Old Pleasant View Cemetery.) Parents: Capt. Philip COLBY and Abra GREELEY.


Clair COLBY was born in 1915 in Oregon. He appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ray Watson COLBY and Minnie M. HUNTLEY.


Claire COLBY was born about 1884 in New York. SOURCE: FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett. Parents: John L. COLBY and Anna SCHUARTZ.


Claire COLBY was born on 21 FEB 1932 in Los Angeles County, California. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; California Birth Index, 1905-1995.) Parents: Anthony Downs COLBY and Elsie Julia SENGLE.


Claire Neal COLBY was born on 10 OCT 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Irving Andrew J. COLBY and Clara Lawrence HALE.

Spouse: Roys Elliot WOODWARD. Roys Elliot WOODWARD and Claire Neal COLBY were married on 4 MAY 1911 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.)


Claire P. COLBY was born on 8 SEP 1959 in Contra Costa County, California. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; California Birth Index, 1905-1995.) Parents: Norman H. COLBY and Frances N. HODDER.


Photo Clara COLBY was born on 8 DEC 1799 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 1 JUL 1860 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She died on 25 MAR 1879 at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Pleasant View South Cemetery at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Capt. Philip COLBY and Abra GREELEY.

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