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Edward Haskell COLBY was born on 23 DEC 1847 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newburyport.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1860 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He died in 1935 at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He was buried in the Hillside Cemetery at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine Parents: Henry Emmerton COLBY and Mary Lydia HASKELL.

Spouse: Ada Sophia MILLER. Edward Haskell COLBY and Ada Sophia MILLER were married on 13 JAN 1879 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. Children were: Miller Edward COLBY.


Edward Henry COLBY was born on 11 SEP 1869 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1870 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Francis Wilbur Davis COLBY and Abby Jane PERKINS.

Spouse: Lucy Gertrude Borden HODGDON. Edward Henry COLBY and Lucy Gertrude Borden HODGDON were married on 17 OCT 1892 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Pauline Hodgdon COLBY.


Edward Henry COLBY was born in 1905 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John COLBY and Ida F. EAYERS.


Edward Howard COLBY was born on 15 OCT 1874 in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1880 in St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Barnsville, Belmont County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 27 APR 1953 at Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. Parents: Wilson Shannon COLBY and Mary D. MANN.

Spouse: Jane Ruth PHILLIPS. Edward Howard COLBY and Jane Ruth PHILLIPS were married about 1908. Children were: Ruth F. COLBY, Robert H. COLBY, Leroy Edward "Roy" COLBY.


Edward J. COLBY was born in 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Parents: Lucian E. COLBY and Margaret J. HAMILTON.


Edward James COLBY was born in 1848 in Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada. He died in 1924 at Quebec, Canada. He was buried in the Eaton Cemetery at Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada Parents: Abner COLBY and Mary Louisa LINDSAY.

Spouse: Harriet MILLS. Edward James COLBY and Harriet MILLS were married about 1869 in Canada. Children were: Lilla COLBY, Nellie COLBY, Eva COLBY, Leon A. COLBY, Roy COLBY, Orison J. COLBY.


Edward John COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1857 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with mother) He died on 20 FEB 1939. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-4WL. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Enos Page COLBY and Sarah Moses AYERS.

Spouse: Ellen Rosett WALDO. Edward John COLBY and Ellen Rosett WALDO were married on 26 MAR 1884 in Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont. Children were: Ethel Rose COLBY, Burnham Ayers COLBY.


Edward John COLBY was born on 4 AUG 1876 in Vermont. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1880 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Henry W. COLBY and Roxanna F. HILL.


Edward K. COLBY was born on 1 JUN 1863 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Charles M. COLBY and Emmerline B. DAVIS.

Spouse: Jennie L. KIMBALL. Edward K. COLBY and Jennie L. KIMBALL were married on 8 SEP 1885 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edward K., Age: 22 years; Marriage: Jennie L. KIMBALL, Age: 20 years; Date: 08 Sep 1885; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Fannie C. COLBY, Charles Seymour COLBY, Bertha E. COLBY.


Edward Keith COLBY was born on 30 JUN 1911 in Faribault County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 17 APR 1930 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in DEC 1985 at Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. He had Social Security Number 472-09-6919 . Parents: Burdette Lewis COLBY and Sarah Adaline HAYNES.


Edward Kelsey COLBY was born on 26 JUN 1882 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Valentine Green COLBY and Lestie L. MARR.

Spouse: Sarah Ethel BRUCE. Edward Kelsey COLBY and Sarah Ethel BRUCE were married on 19 APR 1911 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) Children were: Edward Bruce COLBY.


Edward L. COLBY was born on 21 JAN 1859 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Bloomington, Mclean County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1880 he was an Engineer in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Parents: John Vincent COLBY and Frances Dorothy CLARK.

Spouse: Pauline SCHIRMEIR. Edward L. COLBY and Pauline SCHIRMEIR were married on 27 SEP 1882 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.) Children were: Harry Vincent COLBY, Ralph Frances COLBY.


Edward L. COLBY was born in DEC 1869 in Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 27 JUN 1870 in Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1900 he was a wood carver in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey. In 1910 he was a wood carver in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. In 1920 he was a foreman in carpenter shop in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. In 1930 he was a foreman in carpenter shop in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was also known as Edwin Colby. In the 1870 and 1880 census he is listed as Edwin Colby. In the N.H. marriage index and the1900 to 1930 census he is listed as Edward L. Colby. Parents: Sidney Leroy COLBY and Sophia Elizabeth MORSE.

Spouse: Etta A. STILES. Edward L. COLBY and Etta A. STILES were married on 10 OCT 1886 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edward L., Age: 21 years; Marriage: Etta A. STILES, Age: 20 years; Date: 10 Oct 1886; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Etta COLBY.

Spouse: Anna GLYNN. Edward L. COLBY and Anna GLYNN were married on 10 NOV 1888 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edward L., Age: 22 years; Marriage: Anna GLYNN, Age: 17 years; Date: 10 Nov 1888; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Husband previously married.) They appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in West New York, Hudson County, New Jersey. They appeared in the census on 11 MAY 1910 in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. They appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. They appeared in the census on 24 APR 1930 in Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ida May COLBY, Raymond L. COLBY, Malina COLBY, Ira M. COLBY.


Photo Edward L. COLBY was born in JAN 1879 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1880 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. He appeared in the census in JAN 1920 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. He died on 28 JUL 1956 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. He was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery at Berkshire, Tioga County, New York

Steven Johnson's website shows several of Edward's pattens.
http://www.stevenjohnson.com/colby.htm

Parents: Lewis T. COLBY and Philinda L. AUSTIN.


Edward Leroy COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1846 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 SEP 1850 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military between AUG 1863 and SEP 1865.
Name: Edward L Colby ,
Residence: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Occupation: Sash Maker
Enlistment Date: 20 August 1863
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Unit Numbers: 881 881
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 August 1863 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company E, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 05 October 1863.
Mustered out Company E, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 03 September 1865 in Wilmington, NC

In 1870 he was a Sash and Blind maker in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1880 in Trukee, Nevada County, California. In 1880 he was a wood worker in Trukee, Nevada County, California. He died on 21 JUL 1887 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California. Parents: William Wallace COLBY and Elizabeth Ann Florantha GEORGE.

Spouse: Nancy J. (COLBY). Edward Leroy COLBY and Nancy J. (COLBY) were married about 1869.

Spouse: Hattie (COLBY). Edward Leroy COLBY and Hattie (COLBY) were married about 1878. Children were: Leroy N. COLBY, Guy Irving COLBY.


Edward Leroy COLBY was born on 22 SEP 1916 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
Name:
Edward Colby
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1916
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Butchern
Birth County: San Francisco


He appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. (lving at home with father and mother.) He died on 7 APR 1997 at Florida.
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 Record
Name:
Edward L Colby
Death Date: 7 Apr 1997
County of Death: Okaloosa
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 80
Race: White
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1916

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Edward Colby

DESTIN, Fla. (Special) - Memorial services for Edward L. Colby, 80, of Destin were April 12 in
Destin Elks Lodge.

Colby died April 7, 1997, in Destin.

He was born Sept. 21, 1916, in San Francisco, Calif. He was a flight commander in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He served as a presiding justice for the Destin Elks Lodge 2688, and he was past president of the American Association of Airport Executives. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Shriners, Quiet Birdmen and Trans-Oceanic Pilots Association.

He was a test pilot for the Martin Corp. He had served as a director of aviation at West Texas Air
Terminal in Lubbock from 1948 to 1968. He was appointed chief of the airport branch of the War
Assets Administration under the Kennedy Administration. From 1968 until retiring in 1983, he was
director of transportation in Palm Springs, Calif. He moved to Destin in 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Gene; a daughter, Lynndacq Colby of Austin; a son, Mike of
Valparaiso, Fla.; and three granddaughters


He had Social Security Number 567-01-8731.
Social Security Death Index Record
Name:
Edward L. Colby
SSN: 567-01-8731
Last Residence: 32541 Destin, Okaloosa, Florida, United States of America
Born: 22 Sep 1916
Died: 7 Apr 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )

Parents: Guy Irving COLBY and Ellen BUTCHER.

Spouse: Marjorie SUSMAN. Edward Leroy COLBY and Marjorie SUSMAN were married on 3 JUL 1937 in Washoe County, Nevada. Children were: Michael Edward LICHTENSTEIN.


Edward Livingston COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1835 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Silver Creek, Stephenson County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1860 in Silver Creek, Stephenson County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Silver Creek, Stephenson County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Silver Creek, Stephenson County, Illinois.
Census Place: 1st Ward, Lancaster Or Silver Creek, Stephenson, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254252 National Archives Film T9-0252 Page 56A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Edward L. COLBY Self M M W 45 NY
Occ: Grocer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Voadina COLBY Wife F M W 45 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: NY
Carroll R. COLBY Son M S W 14 IL
Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: NY
Anna V. COLBY Dau F S W 13 IL
Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: NY
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In 1880 he was a grocer in Silver Creek, Stephenson County, Illinois. He died on 21 FEB 1904. Parents: Rowell COLBY and Abigail LIVINGSTON.

Spouse: Anna COLBY. Edward Livingston COLBY and Anna COLBY were married on 4 NOV 1858 in Stephenson County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.)

Spouse: Voadicia HATCH. Edward Livingston COLBY and Voadicia HATCH were married on 30 JAN 1864 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.) Children were: Charles COLBY, Annie V. COLBY, June COLBY.


Edward Louis COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1873 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Joseph E. COLBY and Alice M. (COLBY).


Edward M. COLBY was born in SEP 1872 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: James COLBY and Martha BUCKMAN.


Edward Oscar COLBY was born on 6 MAY 1850 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in JUN 1850 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1880 he was an Ice Dealer in New York City, New York County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in New York City, New York County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 22 MAY 1919 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: James COLBY and Laura B. BOWLES.

Spouse: Ella A. BAILEY. Edward Oscar COLBY and Ella A. BAILEY were married in SEP 1877 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Children were: Ellwood Herbert COLBY, Ernest J. COLBY.


Edward P. COLBY was born on 10 OCT 1868 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Ashland, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1910 in Ashland, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 23 MAR 1928. Parents: Stephen P. COLBY and Ellen M. FROTHINGHAM.

Spouse: Lena M. HEATH. Edward P. COLBY and Lena M. HEATH were married on 5 NOV 1895 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edward P., Age: 27 years; Marriage: Lena M. HEATH, Age: 20 years; Date: 05 Nov 1895; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Bertha C. COLBY, Grace P. COLBY.


Edward Pendleton COLBY was born on 24 APR 1908 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He died on 1 JUL 1983 at San Clemente, Orange County, California. Parents: Frederick Lee COLBY and Frances Hooper BERRY.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth REID. Edward Pendleton COLBY and Mary Elizabeth REID were married in 1954.


Dr. Edward Porter COLBY was born on 4 MAR 1839 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) In 1880 he was a Physician in Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1900 he was a Physician in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
EDWARD PORTER COLBY, Boston, Massachusetts, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 4, 1839, son of Enoch Long and Sarah Maria (Porter) Colby. On the father's side he is of English descent, the family being of Danish-Norman stock residing in Norfolk and Suffolk counties in England, and trace back to the time of King John. The ancestor who settled in the United States was Anthony Colby, who came over in 1632 with Governor Winthrop in the ship "Arabella" and settled in Newtown, now Cambridge, and engaged in agriculture. On the mother's side the earliest American ancestor was Matthew Porter of Plympton, Plymouth Bay colony. Dr. Colby obtained his literary education in the public schools and Claremont Academy, Claremont, New Hampshire. His medical education was acquired at Long Island College Hospital, from which he graduated M. D. in 1861. Immediately after graduation he settled in Lowell, Massachusetts, and practiced there until his acceptance of appointment as acting assistant surgeon in the United States navy, serving in the gulf blockading squadron under Admiral Farragut and others. After about three years' service he resigned and opened active practice in Wakefield, Massachusetts, practicing there over twenty-five years. He then moved to Boston, devoting his entire time to nervous diseases, in which he still continues. He has been connected with the Boston University School of Medicine since its inception, with the exception of a few years' absence on account of ill health, his first position on the faculty being that of instructor in medical botany, afterward medical chemistry. Dr. Colby is now professor of nervous diseases. For several years, or up to August 1, 1894, he was neurologist to the Massachusetts Homœopathic Hospital and is now consulting neurologist and chairman of the medical board, also member of the consulting board of Westboro Insane Hospital. He is a member of the staff of the Boston Homœopathic Dispensary and member of the consulting board of several minor hospitals. While residing in Wakefield, he served the town as member of the school board and board of health. He is a member of the Massachusetts Homœopathic Medical Society, Boston Homœopathic Medical Society, Massachusetts Surgical and Gynecological Society, American Institute of Homœopathy, National Society of Electro-Therapeutists -and its present vice-president, Hughes Medical Club and the Boston Athletic Association. He married Annie S. Judson, of South Malden, Massachusetts, December 17, 1861, by whom he has one child, William M. Colby, M. D., of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Parents: Dr. Enoch Long COLBY and Sarah Maria PORTER.

Spouse: Annie S. JUDSON. Dr. Edward Porter COLBY and Annie S. JUDSON were married on 17 DEC 1861 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Dr. William Morrill COLBY.


Edward Pratt COLBY was born on 15 JUL 1871 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 11 AUG 1871 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. 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: Charles Woodman COLBY and Emily J. PRATT.


Edward S. COLBY was born about 1810. Beverly marriages Of Salem.

Spouse: Elizabeth STEWART. Edward S. COLBY and Elizabeth STEWART were married on 13 MAY 1832 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Beverly.)


Edward Spencer COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1915 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 17 JUL 2004 at Washington.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Edward Colby Sr.
Spokane


Burial for Edward Spencer Colby Sr., 89, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, with memorial service at 2 p.m. at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Colby, who was born in Lowell, Mass., died July 17. He was a resident of the Spokane area for 23 years.

He graduated from in Lowell High School in 1933 and was in the Navy from 1933 to 1956, serving in World War II and the Korean War and achieving the rank of chief petty officer radioman.

He married Dorothy Brown in 1938, and the couple divorced in 1968.

After the service Mr. Colby went into civil service doing naval calibrating and worked for General Dynamics in the San Diego area.

He married Bonnie Churchill in 1976.

While in Spokane, he formed his own electric company, Colby Electric.

Mr. Colby was a member of Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, where he sang in the choir and played the piano for Project Joy.

He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include his former wife and caregiver, Bonnie; three sons, Edward Colby Jr. of Fairfield, Calif., Richard Colby of Reno, Nev., and Gary Colby of Leona Valley, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Kim Simpson of Omak, Wash., Lori Finley of Veradale and Marcie Rader of Richland; a brother and a sister, both of Massachusetts; 12 grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.


He had Social Security Number 554-44-3244. Parents: John Edgar COLBY and Evelina Ann LEITH.

Spouse: Dorothy BROWN. Edward Spencer COLBY and Dorothy BROWN were married in 1938. They were divorced in 1968.

Spouse: Bonnie CHURCHILL. Edward Spencer COLBY and Bonnie CHURCHILL were married in 1976.


Edward Timothy COLBY was born in 1862 in Illinois. He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1870 in Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 JUN 1880 in Walkerville, Deer Lodge County, Montana. He died on 6 MAR 1900 at Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. Parents: Stillman COLBY and Rhodelia S. BAKER.

Spouse: Alice ROBSON. Edward Timothy COLBY and Alice ROBSON were married on 11 FEB 1894 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.


Photo Dr. Edward W. COLBY M.D. was born on 26 MAY 1914 in Washington, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 27 JAN 1920 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 22 NOV 1999 at Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida.
Headline: Dr. Edward W. Colby health official in Maine, Hawaii
Publication Date: November 25, 1999
Source: Portland Press Herald
Page: 6B
Region: Maine
Obituary: Dr. Edward W. Colby, 85, died Monday.

He was born on May 26, 1914 in Washington, N.H., a son of William H. and Anna Colby, and attended Londonderry, N.H., schools. He graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., and from the University of New Hampshire in 1935.

He received a degree in medicine from Albany (N.Y.) Medical College in 1939, followed by internships and further postgraduate education at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Duke University Hospital. He later was a physician with the New Hampshire State Health Department.

In 1938, he married the former Ruth Thompson.

Dr. Colby was the city health officer in Portland, Maine, from 1950 until 1958, where he established one of the earliest housing inspection programs in the country, his family said. He also administered the Salk polio vaccine program study and was instrumental in discovering the viral causative agent of a contaminated drug that resulted in the death of several neurosurgical patients.

In 1958, he returned to New Hampshire, where he became state health officer after acquiring a master's degree from the Harvard School of Public Health.

In 1962, Dr. Colby moved to Honolulu, where he was employed by the state health department and became director of the Health Facilities Planning Council. He later received further postgraduate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation from Stanford University.

Following a sabbatical, he returned to Hawaii, where he was associate medical director of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. He also was appointed an adjunct professor at the University of Hawaii Medical School. Dr. Colby retired in 1978. The Hawaii House of Representatives commended him with a House Resolution for a lifetime of dedication and service to his profession. He returned to New Hampshire and spent his winters in Hawaii and Venice, Fla.

He and his wife lived here at the South Port Square Retirement Community since 1987.

His interests included Hawaiian culture and folklore, rock and mineral collecting, orchid raising, jewelry making, woodworking, cake decorating, Chinese cuisine and oil painting. He also was a member of the Florida Life Care Residents Association, Inc.

His wife, Ruth Thompson Colby, died in 1994.

Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn C. Hori of Venice; a son, Donald of Port Charlotte; and a granddaughter, Lisa Hammes of Bel Air, Md. A memorial service will be held in Florida with burial at a later date in Londonderry, N.H. Arrangements are by Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, N.H.

Parents: William H. COLBY and Anna C. BROOKS.

Spouse: Ruth E. THOMPSON. Dr. Edward W. COLBY M.D. and Ruth E. THOMPSON were married about 1938.


Edward Whitney COLBY was born on 28 MAY 1888 in New York City, New York County, New York. He died on 6 JUL 1889 at Liberty Falls (Ferndale), Sullivan County, New York.
New York Times
8 Jul 1889
New York City, New York

DIED--

Colby.--At Liberty Falls, N. Y., Saturday, July 6, EDWARD WHITNEY COLBY, only son of Edward B. and Nellie B. Colby of Brooklyn, aged 13 months and 8 days.

Funeral Monday, July 8, 7:30 P.M., from late residence, 72 Downing-st., Brooklyn.

Parents: Edward Barrett COLBY and Nellie Blanche WHITNEY.


Edward Zeon COLBY was born on 19 MAY 1909 in Bedford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 1 APR 1986 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Irene SMITH. Edward Zeon COLBY and Irene SMITH were married on 22 DEC 1928 in New Hampshire. Children were: Lee COLBY, Helen COLBY, Richard A. COLBY, June COLBY.


Edwin COLBY was born on 18 APR 1817 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. 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. Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Mary BABBIDGE.


Edwin COLBY was born in 1828 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.) Parents: Abraham COLBY Esq. and Mary Ann MARCH.


Edwin COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1830 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 26 FEB 1832 at Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: David COLBY and Polly BATCHELDER.


Edwin COLBY was born on 29 APR 1831 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 SEP 1850 at Redford, Wayne County, Michigan. Parents: Merrill COLBY and Esther CONKEL.


Edwin COLBY was born before JUN 1848 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 23 AUG 1850 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) Massachusetts Census. Amesbury, Essex County, page 58. Age 2. Parents: Timothy COLBY and Susan R. CHASE.


Edwin COLBY was born in MAR 1850 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 17 AUG 1850 in Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died young. Parents: Simeon COLBY and Marianne 'Mary Ann' PORTER.


Edwin COLBY was born in 1852 in Richford, Tioga County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1856 in Madison, Jones County, Iowa. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Madison, Buchanan County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Platte, Hamilton County, Nebraska. Parents: Daniel COLBY and Abigail ABBOTT.

Spouse: Victoria STREETER. Edwin COLBY and Victoria STREETER were married on 22 SEP 1869 in Jones County, Iowa. Children were: Josephine COLBY.


Edwin COLBY was born in 1856 in Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1860 in North Plains, Ionia County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Parents: William H. COLBY and Adelia (COLBY).


Edwin COLBY was born on 22 SEP 1889. He died on 6 NOV 1889. Parents: George Henry COLBY and Anna ROBSON.


Photo Edwin A. COLBY was born on 6 MAY 1865 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 JUL 1870 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with grandparents, Nathaniel Wheeler and Mary Jane.) He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with Daniel Wheeler and family. Listed as nephew.) He died in 1940 at Manchester, Hillsborough 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: Francis W. COLBY and Pauline P. WHEELER.

Spouse: Charlotte E. BANGS. Edwin A. COLBY and Charlotte E. BANGS were married on 29 NOV 1900 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edwin A. Age: 35 years, Marriage: Charlotte E. BANGS Age: 42 years, Date: 29 Nov 1900; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Wife previously married.


Photo Edwin A. COLBY was born on 21 JUN 1867 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1870 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1880 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. In 1900 he was a weaver in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. He died on 12 FEB 1903 at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Village Cemetery at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire He was also known as Edward A. Colby. Parents: Isaac Stevens COLBY and Sabrisa Cornelia YOUNG.

Spouse: Angeline DUBIA. Edwin A. COLBY and Angeline DUBIA were married on 25 DEC 1888 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edward A. Age: 21 years, Marriage: Angeline DUBIA Age: 19 years, Date: 25 Dec 1888; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Burt Edward COLBY, John S. COLBY, Percy Otto COLBY, Arthur Wilfred COLBY, Josephine A. COLBY, Agnes B. COLBY.


Edwin A. COLBY was born in 1897 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. He died in 1904 at Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. He was buried in the Silverlake Cemetery at Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine Parents: Burt F. COLBY and Eva D. LANPHER.


Edwin Albion COLBY was born in 1844 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 OCT 1850 in New Hampton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1860 in Alexandria, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1870 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died about 1890. Parents: William COLBY and Caroline (COLBY).

Spouse: Emily Wales LITTLEFIELD. Edwin Albion COLBY and Emily Wales LITTLEFIELD were married on 4 NOV 1869 in New Hampshire. Children were: Lena Rivers COLBY, Sadie M. COLBY, Alice F. COLBY, Carl Edwin COLBY.


Edwin Alonzo COLBY was born in 1854 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 AUG 1870 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1880 he was a Physican in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He died in 1929. He was buried in the Edson Cemetery at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Parents: Amos COLBY and Mary C. HORNE.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth SYMES. Edwin Alonzo COLBY and Mary Elizabeth SYMES were married about 1877. Children were: Walter Edwin COLBY, Ernest Symmes COLBY, Florence P. COLBY.


Edwin Anson COLBY was born on 29 JUL 1868 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. He died on 5 JUL 1869 at Darien, Genesee County, 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: Delzon COLBY and Anzinette RIKER.


Edwin Arnold COLBY was born on 17 DEC 1835 in Richmond, Chittendon County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Arnold COLBY and Anna JEWELL.


Edwin Arthur COLBY was born on 27 JUN 1883 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1900 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 1 FEB 1954 at California. Parents: Jesse Jewell COLBY and Alice A. HUTCHINS.


Edwin B. COLBY was born on 24 OCT 1850 in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio. He died on 2 OCT 1852 at Defiance County, Ohio. Parents: Dr. Levi COLBY (twin) and Harriet Richardson PHELPS.


Edwin C. "Ned" COLBY was born on 30 JUL 1858 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 25 MAR 1864 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Amos COLBY and Charlotte FRENCH.


Edwin Claud COLBY was born on 20 DEC 1877 in Novi, Oakland County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Novi, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in 1948. Parents: William Henry COLBY and Mary Ophelia SIBLEY.

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