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James COLBY was born about 1792 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 1V65-M93. Parents: Levi COLBY and Elizabeth PAGE.


James COLBY was born in 1792 in Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1840 in Monroe, Ashtabula County, Ohio. (1 son, 3 daughters, self and wife.) He died on 14 SEP 1876 at Monroe, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Parents: Ezekiel COLBY and Betsy AYER.

Spouse: Abigail CHESLEY. James COLBY and Abigail CHESLEY were married on 16 SEP 1819 in Wheelock, Caledonia County, Vermont. Children were: Betsy (ELizabeth) COLBY, Mary COLBY, John Frank COLBY, Adeline M. COLBY, Jane A. COLBY.


James COLBY was born in 1793 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: James B. COLBY and Elizabeth GODFREY.

Spouse: Catharine (COLBY). James COLBY and Catharine (COLBY) were married about 1810 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


James COLBY was born about 1794 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Betsey (Betty) COLBY.

Spouse: Eliz CAREY. James COLBY and Eliz CAREY were married about 1816.


James COLBY was born on 9 JAN 1798 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence: ??: 474
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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James Colby 52 M Farmer $1,500 NH
Abigail L 56 F NH
George H. 19 M Farmer NH
Sarah L. 18 F NH
Caroline M. 16 F NH Y
William C. 13 M NH Y
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He died on 19 JAN 1852 at Upper Alton, Madison County, Illinois. JAMES COLBY Purchased farm from Moses Long and Stephen H. Long on East slope of Emerson Hill, 3 mi. west of Hopkinton, NH. Sold property in 1850 and moved to Illinois. Purchased farm at Alton, lived near B.F. Long and G.W. Long. Parents: John COLBY and Sarah FLANDERS.

Spouse: Abigail Bailey LONG. James COLBY and Abigail Bailey LONG were married on 15 FEB 1826 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCES: (1) FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James, Marriage: Abigail LONG, Date: 15 Feb 1826; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire; (2) "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) Children were: Infant Son COLBY, Lucy Long COLBY, George Henry COLBY, Sarah Lyman COLBY, Caroline Maria COLBY, Carlos William COLBY.


James COLBY was born on 30 MAR 1798 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1860 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He died on 24 JAN 1871 at Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He was buried in the La Belle Cemetery at Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin Parents: James COLBY and Caity BROWN.

Spouse: Abigail M. METCALF. James COLBY and Abigail M. METCALF were married on 23 JAN 1823 in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, New York. Children were: Jonas P COLBY, William Milton COLBY, Esther Patience COLBY, Wealthy COLBY, James Metcalf COLBY, Asa COLBY, John B. COLBY.


Photo James COLBY was born on 1 OCT 1799 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He died on 15 SEP 1874 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "A Colby Family of Fryeburg, Maine," by John Threlfall, NEHGS Register Vol 125, April 1971.) Parents: Robert COLBY and Hannah KELLEY.

Spouse: Mary STERLING. James COLBY and Mary STERLING were married on 1 NOV 1823 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Sept 20, 1823 Marr. Intent Mr. James Colby of Fryeburg and Mifs Mary Sterling of Conway. Cert. granted Nov 1, 1823.
(SOURCE: The Fryeburg Historical Society. "1777 thru 1844 Marriage intentions - Vol. 1 and Marriages - Vol. 1.") Children were: Richard Kimball COLBY, Albert S. COLBY, Lucretia Eaton COLBY, John Augustus COLBY (twin), Ann Augusta COLBY (twin).


James COLBY was born on 24 JUN 1800 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1810 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Abner COLBY and Lydia SANBORN.


James COLBY was born on 14 AUG 1805 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York.
Census Place: Ogden, Monroe, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254861 National Archives Film T9-0861 Page 288A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James COLBY Self M M W 74 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Martha W. COLBY Wife F M W 62 MA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA
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He died on 18 JUN 1890 at Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He was buried in the Colby Street Cemetery at Ogden, Monroe County, New York Parents: Abraham COLBY and Sarah PRESTON.

Spouse: Martha W. PECK. James COLBY and Martha W. PECK were married about 1835. Children were: Adelaida COLBY, Oscar P. COLBY.


James COLBY was born about 1807 in New York. Parents: Samuel COLBY and Mrs. Samuel COLBY.


Photo James COLBY was born on 21 NOV 1808 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 15 NOV 1876 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "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: James COLBY and Susannah STEWART.

Spouse: Eliza TAGGART. James COLBY and Eliza TAGGART were married about 1835 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Julia Ann COLBY, Aaron COLBY, Jane COLBY, Mary B. COLBY.


Rev. James COLBY was born on 12 MAY 1817 in Richmond, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 873,925; History of Litchfield and an account of its centennial celebration, 1895. Pub. 1897.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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James Colby 33 M Union Bap. Clergyman $500 ME
Mary 31 F ME
Carlista 10 F ME Y
Susan 9 F ME Y
Thomas W. S. 2 M ME
Daniel 2/12 M ME
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He appeared in the census in 1860 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. He died on 21 NOV 1869 at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 873,925; History of Litchfield and an account of its centennial celebration, 1895. Pub. 1897.) Parents: John COLBY and Mehitable CLARK.

Spouse: Mary FOSTER. Rev. James COLBY and Mary FOSTER were married in 1839 in Maine. Children were: Carlista A. COLBY, Susan Harmon COLBY, Mary Ann COLBY, George W. COLBY, Thomas S. COLBY, Daniel/David COLBY, Ida Anna COLBY, Clara Ellen COLBY, Franklin COLBY, Benjamin Foster COLBY, Clara B. COLBY, John Marshall COLBY.


James COLBY was born on 1 MAR 1822 in Solon, Somerset County, Maine. He died young. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Enos COLBY and Lydia BABBS.


James COLBY was born on 13 SEP 1823 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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James Colby 26 M Farmer $900. NH
Lovina Colby 24 F. NH
Edward O. Colby 1/12 M NH
(NOTE: Lovina could be Laura, very hard to read)
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He appeared in the census in 1860 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 199A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James COLBY Self M M W 56 N.H.
Occ: Farmer Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Laura B. COLBY Wife F M W 54 N.H.
Occ: Keeping House Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Abigail BAWLS MotherL F W W 78 N.H.
Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Joseph STONE Other M S W 47 CAN.
Fa: CAN. Mo: CAN.
Mary A. KIDDE Other F S W 12 N.H.
Occ: Servant Fa: VT. Mo: VT.
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He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 22 FEB 1908 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Col. Joseph COLBY and Sally KING.

Spouse: Laura B. BOWLES. James COLBY and Laura B. BOWLES were married on 11 JUN 1849 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976, COLBY, James, Marriage: Laura BOWLES, Date: 11 Jun 1849, Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Edward Oscar COLBY, Nellie Abby COLBY.


Photo James COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1824 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Census Place: Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Source: FHL Film 1254528 National Archives Film T9-0528 Page 397D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James COLBY Self M W W 55 MA
Occ: Laborer Fa: MA Mo: MA
Ida F. COLBY Dau F S W 25 MA
Occ: Works In Hat Factory Fa: MA Mo: MA
Ernest W. COLBY Son M S W 12 MA
Occ: At School Fa: MA Mo: MA
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He died in 1919 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was buried in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Bartlett-Union Cemetery.) He was a shoemaker/cordwainer in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: James COLBY and Nancy RAND.

Spouse: Martha A. SAWYER. James COLBY and Martha A. SAWYER filed marriage intentions on 19 OCT 1845 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. They were married on 18 NOV 1845 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ellen Maria COLBY, Anna Frances COLBY, Hannah COLBY, Mary Josephine COLBY, James Willey COLBY, Ida Florence COLBY, Ernest Warren COLBY.


James COLBY was born in 1827 in Jay, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Blanchard C. COLBY and Lydia Ann MACE.


Photo James COLBY was born on 8 SEP 1828 in Bow, 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 Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Canterbury, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254765 National Archives Film T9-0765 Page 67B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James COLBY Self M M W 51 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Silvania COLBY Wife F M W 46 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Edwin J. COLBY Son M S W 20 NH
Occ: Farm Hand Fa: NH Mo: NH
Ira L. COLBY Son M S W 16 NH
Occ: Farm Hand Fa: NH Mo: NH
George A. COLBY Son M S W 13 NH
Occ: Farm Hand Fa: NH Mo: NH
Arthur M. COLBY Son M S W 10 NH
Occ: Farm Hand Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died in 1916. He was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Northfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Purchased a river farm in Canterbury in 1856.
SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "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: Reuben COLBY Esq. and Lucinda COLBY.

Spouse: Sylvania Hammond WOODBURY. James COLBY and Sylvania Hammond WOODBURY were married on 22 MAR 1857 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: James Edwin COLBY, Ira Lewis COLBY, George Albert COLBY, Arthur Myron COLBY.


James COLBY was born on 8 FEB 1837 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. He died on 6 APR 1873 at Shiloh, Hardin County, Tennessee. Parents: Stephen COLBY and Mariah OWEN.


James COLBY was born in FEB 1838 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York.
Census Place: Holland, Erie, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254827 National Archives Film T9-0827 Page 8D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James COLBY Self M M W 42 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY
Martha COLBY Wife F M W 38 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Carrie COLBY Dau F W 15 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Charles COLBY Son M S W 12 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Eddie COLBY Son M S W 8 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Jessie COLBY Dau F S W 6 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Berthie COLBY Dau F S W 3 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
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Parents: Abner COLBY and Patty DAVIS.

Spouse: Martha BUCKMAN. James COLBY and Martha BUCKMAN were married about 1864. Children were: Carrie V. COLBY, Charles COLBY, Edward M. COLBY, Jessie B. COLBY, Bertha COLBY, Lottie COLBY.


James COLBY was born on 3 NOV 1838 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. He died on 28 OCT 1839 at Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. Parents: Hiram COLBY and Margaret Jane JACKSON.


James COLBY was born on 27 AUG 1839 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 2 MAY 1841 at Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Robert COLBY and Lovey CARTER.


James COLBY was born in 1840 in Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Scio, Washtenaw County, Michigan. (living at home with father and step-mother.) Parents: Joshua COLBY and Hannah J. (COLBY).


James COLBY was born in 1845 in Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1860 in St. Armand, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Porter W. COLBY and Mary POLLARD.


James COLBY was born in 1846 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 21 SEP 1850 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1860 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with mother and step-father.) Parents: Alonzo Hamilton COLBY and Harriet FINCH.


James COLBY was born on 28 AUG 1846 in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 19 FEB 1930 at Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. He was buried in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. Parents: Horace C. COLBY and Ruth BARKER.


James COLBY was born on 13 FEB 1849 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1860 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUL 1870 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Nahum Newton COLBY and Delia NEWTON.

Spouse: Edith B. SMITH. James COLBY and Edith B. SMITH were married on 31 MAR 1883 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James, Age: 34 years; Marriage: Edith B. SMITH, Age: 22 years; Date: 31 Mar 1883; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)


James COLBY was born in 1853. He died in 1854. Parents: Richard Kimball COLBY and Roxanna B. SMITH.


James COLBY was born in 1857 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1870 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Archelaus Alex COLBY and Margarett GILCHRIST.


James COLBY was born in 1858 in Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. He died in 1858 at Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. Parents: Elias COLBY and Susannah BUBIER.


James COLBY was born in NOV 1875 in Michigan. He died on 4 APR 1876 at Locke, Ingham County, Michigan. The cause of death was listed as bloody dysentery. Parents: Clarence Deorian COLBY and Mrs. Ida May COLBY.


James COLBY was born on 27 APR 1889 in California. He died on 5 DEC 1944 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Elbridge Gerry COLBY and Mary Ann COPLAN.


James COLBY was born on 5 FEB 1914 in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 24 JAN 1920 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in MAY 1985 at Marion, Marion County, Ohio. He had Social Security Number 288-09-6307. Parents: James Henry COLBY and Dora JAYNES.


James "Russ" COLBY was born on 31 MAY 1935. He died on 16 JAN 2008 at Mount Vernon, Kennebec County, Maine.
James "Russ" Colby

MOUNT VERNON -- James "Russ" Colby passed away Jan. 16, 2008.

He was born May 31, 1935.

He is survived by three loving daughters, Brenda Colby, of California, Bonnie and Mike Petrone, of China, and Jamie and Rick Poulin, of Augusta; four grandchildren, Adrianna, Eric, Kait and Michaela; and five siblings.

He was predeceased by his father and mother, Chester and Marieta; and one brother and one sister.

At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Kincer Funeral Home, Richmond.

Parents: Chester C. COLBY and Marieta Kennedy ABBOTT.


James (Henry) COLBY was born in 1860 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. (living with father) SOURCE: 1870 Minnesota Census. Yucatan, Houston County, page 10. Age 10. Listed as James. Parents: Urdix Stillman COLBY and Lavania Ann "Lydia" ELDRIDGE.


James A. COLBY was born on 25 JUL 1847 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 7 AUG 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1870 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1870 he was a railroad fireman in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254763 National Archives Film T9-0763 Page 227D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James A. COLBY Self M M W 32 NH
Occ: Engineer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Jennie COLBY Wife F M W 26 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
Mary J. COLBY Mother F W W 68 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH
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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: Eben COLBY and Mary Jane STONE.

Spouse: Jennie LIGHTBODY. James A. COLBY and Jennie LIGHTBODY were married on 23 DEC 1879 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James A. Age: 32 years; Marriage: Jennie LIGHTBODY Age: 27 years; Date: 23 Dec 1879; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Henry M. COLBY.


James A. COLBY was born in 1913 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George Adams COLBY and Lillian M. (COLBY).


James A. COLBY was born in 1922 in New Hampshire. Parents: Arthur Albert COLBY and Cora M. HUFF.


Photo James Abial COLBY was born on 3 NOV 1863 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 1 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 14 JAN 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 20 JUL 1955 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire They lived in Manchester where he engaged in the plumbing business.

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

Spouse: Nettie Mae COLBY. James Abial COLBY and Nettie Mae COLBY were married on 18 SEP 1887 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James A. Age: 23 years; Marriage: Nettie M. COLBY Age: 23 years; Date: 18 Sep 1887; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Susan Maria COLBY, James Thompson COLBY, George William "Bill" COLBY, Elizabeth Mae COLBY, Sterling COLBY.


James Adams COLBY was born on 14 JAN 1885 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.


James Albert COLBY was born on 27 MAY 1850 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1850 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 JUN 1870 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JAN 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother) He died on 10 DEC 1907 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Timothy COLBY and Caroline E. JACOBS.


Photo James Albert COLBY was born on 17 MAY 1855 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 26 AUG 1886 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Albert S. COLBY and Maria Freeman DRESSER.

Spouse: Mary Ellen COLBY. James Albert COLBY and Mary Ellen COLBY were married on 4 DEC 1875 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Nov 29, 1875 The intention of marriage between James A. Colby of Portland and Miss Mary E. Colby of Fryeburg was left and entered. Cert. issuse Dec 4, 1875.
(SOURCE: The Fryeburg Historical Society. "1842 thru 1892 Marriage intentions ) Children were: Albert James COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY.


James Albert COLBY was born on 9 JAN 1887 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. He died in 1934. He was buried in the Plains Cemetery at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine Parents: Benjamin Foster COLBY and Anna Belle PEACOCK.

Spouse: Alice J. FARLEY. James Albert COLBY and Alice J. FARLEY were married on 9 OCT 1909 in Richmond, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Benjamin F. COLBY, Jennette F. COLBY.


James Albino COLBY was born in 1847 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (family living with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. Parents: Daniel Page COLBY and Electa SMITH.

Spouse: Laura M. PALMER. James Albino COLBY and Laura M. PALMER were married on 30 DEC 1869 in Vermont. Children were: Flora J. COLBY.


James Arthur COLBY was born on 24 APR 1881 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 4 JAN 1919 at Newbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Henry W. COLBY and Roxanna F. HILL.


James Augustus COLBY was born on 11 APR 1838 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in South Salem, Marion County, Oregon. He died on 5 MAR 1922 at Orville, Marion County, Oregon. Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Alice Belinda ALLEN.

Spouse: Amanda Melvina SNYDER. James Augustus COLBY and Amanda Melvina SNYDER were married about 1867. Children were: Mellie Marella COLBY, Ida Belinda COLBY, George Ephraim COLBY.


James Avery COLBY was born on 25 JAN 1885 in Jay, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Lake Placid, Essex County, New York. He died in 1942. Parents: James Avery Polk COLBY and Emeline LASHWAY.

Spouse: Glenn TROMBLY. James Avery COLBY and Glenn TROMBLY were married about 1912 in New York. Children were: Catherine COLBY, Edna COLBY, James S. COLBY, Caroline COLBY, Paul COLBY, Donald COLBY, Phylis COLBY, Robert COLBY, William COLBY, Betty COLBY.


James Avery Polk COLBY was born on 19 APR 1849 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Wilmington, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) He served in the military from AUG 1864 to JUN 1865.
Name: James Colby ,
Enlistment Date: 29 August 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Unit Numbers: 1207 1207
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 29 August 1864 at the age of 19
Substitute in Company B, 5th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 29 August 1864.
Mustered out Company B, 5th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 28 June 1865 in Alexandria, VA

He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lewis, Essex County, New York. (listed as James.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jay, Essex County, New York. Parents: John Russell COLBY and Syrena WHITE.

Spouse: Emeline LASHWAY. James Avery Polk COLBY and Emeline LASHWAY were married on 1 NOV 1871 in New York. Children were: Clara COLBY, Fannie COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY, Elenore COLBY, James Avery COLBY, Millie COLBY, Gertrude COLBY, Clarence H. COLBY, Mark COLBY.


James B. COLBY was born about 1770.

Spouse: Elizabeth GODFREY. James B. COLBY and Elizabeth GODFREY were married on 26 FEB 1793 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBEY, James B., Marriage: Elizabeth GODFREY, Date: 26 Feb 1793; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: James COLBY.


James B. COLBY was born on 24 JUN 1804 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He was christened/baptized on 30 JUN 1805 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (not living with Hannah and children.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 19 MAY 1872 at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: James Bryant COLBY and Susanna STORY.

Spouse: Hannah B. EMERSON. James B. COLBY and Hannah B. EMERSON were married on 24 FEB 1828 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James , Marriage: Hannah B. EMERSON; Date: 24 Feb 1828; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Susan O. COLBY, Charlotte M. COLBY, James B. COLBY, John G. COLBY.


James B. COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1835 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1880 he was a Conductor Concord R.R. in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 31 DEC 1910 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Blossom Hill Cemetery at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: James B. COLBY and Hannah B. EMERSON.

Spouse: Ellen H. SILVER. James B. COLBY and Ellen H. SILVER were married on 4 JUL 1856 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B.; Marriage: Ellen H. SILVER; Date: 04 Jul 1856; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Henry B. COLBY.

Spouse: Ida M. WHITTIER. James B. COLBY and Ida M. WHITTIER were married on 19 JUL 1888 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B., Age: 54 years; Marriage: Ida M. WHITTIER, Age: 35 years; Date: 19 Jul 1888; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)

Spouse: Ida J. PUTNEY. James B. COLBY and Ida J. PUTNEY were married about 1901.

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