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B. COLBY was born in JAN 1845 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire.
(living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870
in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (There is a George Colby
age 7 living with the family.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia,
Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in
Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Lydia
PORTER. Spouse: Sarah A. DUSTIN. James B. COLBY and Sarah A. DUSTIN were married on 4 APR 1867 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B., Age: 21 years; Marriage: Sarah A. DUSTIN, Age: 16 years; Date: 04 Apr 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Frank Dana COLBY, James Everett COLBY, Everett Edward COLBY, Lydia S. COLBY, Mary A. COLBY, Guy C. COLBY, Oscar R. COLBY. James B. COLBY was born in APR 1848 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with mother and father at grandparents Colby's home) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1860 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 JUN 1880 in Nevada, Wyandot County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. He died on 27 FEB 1903 at Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. Mansfield News Mansfield, Ohio Feb 27, 1903 Obituary. ------------- Colby. R. E. Morris received a dispatch Friday morning from Mrs. J. B. Colby at Wadsworth, stating that her husband died there at an early hour in the morning. Mr. Colby was a well known and experienced commercial traveler in his day and resided for a number of Years with his family on West Fourth Street in this city. Mr. Colby and his family removed from this city about ten years ago and have since resided at Wadsworth, where Mr. Colby had charge of the salt works in which he and his brother-in-law were financially interested. The deceased, it is stated, had been afflicted with a complication of diseases for some time, but he was able to be about and attend to business affairs. Only a few days ago he was in Mansfield shaking hands with old friends and neighbors. Mr. Colby was about 60 years of age and he is supposed to have carried the first crackers out of Mansfield in a sample case. The cracker factory referred to was the first of its kind in Mansfield, and was established by his uncle, who is now identified with the police department of San Francisco. The cracker factory was located near the present site of the News building. Later this cracker works was owned and operated by the firm of Purtell, Hartley & Black. Mr. Colby traveled for Harroun & Hammond for a time and then went into the retail business at Nevada. He later returned to this city and was on the road for a time for the firm of J. R. Brown & Sons. Subsequently he traveled for the Ohio Suspender company of this city. The Colby family has been in Washington for the greater part of the winter, where the daughter, Miss Mable Colby, has been pursuing her vocal studies. A wife and daughter are left to mourn the loss of a husband and father. Mr. Colby's home is at Clairmont, N. H., and at this writing it is not known where the remains will be buried. Sir Knight Frank Marquis, of Mansfield commandery Knights Templar, also received a dispatch this morning from Mrs. Colby, conveying information of the death. The deceased was identified with the local Masonic order, being a member of the blue lodge, the chapter and commandery. Parents: Henry COLBY and Thankfull R. KELSEY. Spouse: Laura Amelia LEITER. James B. COLBY and Laura Amelia LEITER were married on 13 SEP 1871 in Medina County, Ohio. Children were: Mabel J. COLBY. James B. COLBY was born in DEC 1857 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: John B. COLBY and Mary J. COCHRANE. James B. COLBY was born in 1857 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 31 JUL 1860 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census on 30 JUL 1870 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with step-father Samuel Colby) Parents: Hiram COLBY and Florinda Buell CLOUGH. Spouse: Hattie (COLBY). James B. COLBY and Hattie (COLBY) were married about 1879. James B. COLBY was born in 1902 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Everett Edward COLBY and Emma A. KINGSLEY. James Bradford COLBY was born about 1930. Parents: Gordon Bradford COLBY and Mary W. MORGAN. Spouse: Bertha M. VAN HENKELUM. James Bradford COLBY and Bertha M. VAN HENKELUM were married about 1955.  James Bryant
COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1767 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
He died on 8 MAR 1824 at 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.) (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: Anthony COLBY
and Sarah BRYANT.Spouse: Susanna STORY. James Bryant COLBY and Susanna STORY were married on 26 OCT 1795 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; James Bryant COLBY; Marriage: Susanna STARY, Date: 26 Oct 1795; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Capt. Moses COLBY, Sukey COLBY, James B. COLBY, John Gilman COLBY.  James Buchanan
COLBY was born on 17 JUN 1856 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(family living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in
1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in
the census on 18 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He died on 5 AUG 1927 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He was buried in the Old North Cemetery at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis
Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John L. COLBY and Orpha
METCALF.Spouse: Abby J. CARNES. James Buchanan COLBY and Abby J. CARNES were married on 13 SEP 1876 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B. Age: 20 years; Marriage: Idellar CARNES Age: 21 years; Date: 13 Sep 1876; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Etta B. COLBY, Flora L. COLBY, George Peterson COLBY, Abbie J. COLBY. Spouse: Alice M. PATCH. James Buchanan COLBY and Alice M. PATCH were married on 15 OCT 1884 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B. Age: 28 years; Marriage: Alice M. PATCH Age: 19 years; Date: 15 Oct 1884; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Infant COLBY, Hugh Dudley COLBY. Spouse: Edna Mary CONSTANTINE. James Buchanan COLBY and Edna Mary CONSTANTINE were married on 22 JAN 1921 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. James C. COLBY was born on 15 JUN 1786 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) He died on 25 JUN 1855 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York. Parents: William COLBY and Eleanor LORD. James C. COLBY was born on 15 MAY 1863 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He died on 24 OCT 1887 at Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Joseph E. COLBY and Mary Jane F. MARTIN. James Daniel COLBY was born on 25 FEB 1845 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 10 JUL 1860 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 AUG 1870 in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 213B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James D. COLBY Self M M W 34 N.H. Occ: Carriage Maker Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. Nellie B. COLBY Wife F M W 32 N.H. Occ: Keeping House Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. Waldo M. COLBY Son M S W 8 N.H. Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. ======================================================== He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: The Scott genealogy; Original data: Holman, Mary Lovering,. The Scott genealogy. Boston: Compiled for Harriet Grace Scott, 1919.) Parents: Daniel S. COLBY and Sally SCOTT. Spouse: Nellie B. BLAKESLEE. James Daniel COLBY and Nellie B. BLAKESLEE were married on 24 OCT 1870 in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James D. Age: 24 years, Marriage: Nellie B. BLAKESLEE Age: 23 years, Date: 24 Oct 1870; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Waldo M. COLBY. James Darwin COLBY was born on 8 JUL 1941 in Faribault County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.) Parents: Woodrow Wilson COLBY and Violet Jean FOSTER. James David COLBY was born on 29 SEP 1925 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virgina. He died on 25 JUL 2005 at Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virgina. James David Colby James David Colby, 79, of Charleston, WV passed away Monday, July 25, 2005, following an accident. He was a member of Charleston Baptist Temple and was a lifelong resident of Charleston. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College. After his retirement from Union Carbide, he was employed by Midwest Technical Institute, an engineering firm. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey David Colby; mother, Cecile Colby Moore; brother, Glen Colby; and sister, Virginia Long. He is survived by two daughters, Dr. Cynthia Colby-Axe and her husband, Dr. Steven O. Axe, and Jane Colby Jones and her husband, Robert R. Jones; son, James Michael Colby and his wife, Karen Pittman Colby; and their mother, Betty Totten Colby. He was a healthy and active grandfather who thoroughly enjoyed his eight grandchildren, Colby, Bobby, Matthew and Will Jones, David and Daniel Axe and Michael and Jennifer Colby. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at Baptist Temple, Charleston, with Dr. Dennis Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Charleston, with military rites performed by VFW Post 8366, Gauley Bridge. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baptist Temple, 209 Morris St., Charleston, WV 25301. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. Parents: Glenn Morton COLBY and Cecile M. BRYANT. Spouse: Betty TOTTEN. James David COLBY and Betty TOTTEN were married in 1950. Children were: Jeffery David COLBY, Dr. Cynthia COLBY, Jane COLBY, James Michael COLBY. James Deorian COLBY was born on 8 FEB 1899 in Michigan. He has Ancestral File Number RVVW-5T. Parents: Clarence Deorian COLBY and Mary Janette DAWLEY. James Douglas COLBY was born on 29 DEC 1925 in Lura, Faribault County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1930 in Lura, Faribault County, Minnesota. (lving at home with father and brother.) He died on 18 AUG 2009 at Fessenden, Wells County, North Dakota. His obituary appeared in the Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota on 25 AUG 2009. James Colby FESSENDEN - James D. Colby, 83, Fessenden, died Aug. 18, 2009, at his home, after a battle with cancer, under the care of Presentation Hospice, Carrington Health Care Center. Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at First Lutheran Church, Fessenden. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, S.D. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; three daughters, Pamela Gilmour, Rapid City, S.D., Shari Beigl, Belle Fourche, S.D., and Jodi Van Iten, Newark, Ill.; two sons, Todd, Mankato, Minn., and Corey Stafford, Rochester, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-granchildren. (Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden) Published in The Bismarck Tribune on 8/25/2009 He was buried on 28 AUG 2009 in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota Parents: Royal M. COLBY and Ada Mae BLANSHAN. Spouse: Betty Lou BORRIS. James Douglas COLBY and Betty Lou BORRIS were married about 1950. They were divorced on 30 DEC 1977 in Martin County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995.) Children were: Timothy James COLBY, Pamela Kay COLBY, Shari Lee COLBY, Todd Charles COLBY. Spouse: Cheryl D. STAFFORD. James Douglas COLBY and Cheryl D. STAFFORD were married on 23 DEC 1982 in Nobles County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001.) James Dwight COLBY was born on 16 JUN 1880 in Illinois. He died on 3 MAY 1964. Parents: James Nassett COLBY and Mary Adeline SLOCUM. James E. COLBY was born in 1857 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Charles H. COLBY and Lydia J. (COLBY). James E. COLBY was born on 8 NOV 1857 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He died in 1899 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: Caleb Austin COLBY and Julia Ann COLBY. Spouse: Addie L. HAMMOND. James E. COLBY and Addie L. HAMMOND were married in 1879 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James E., Age: 20 years, Marriage: Addie L. HAMMOND Age: 19 years, Date: 1879; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Frank Henry COLBY, Ola COLBY. Spouse: Mary L. (Stevens) SEAWARD. James E. COLBY and Mary L. (Stevens) SEAWARD were married on 5 AUG 1896 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James E. Age: 39 years; Marriage: Mary L. SEAWARD Age: 44 years; Date: 05 Aug 1896; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Husband previously married. Wife previously married.) James E. COLBY was born on 19 NOV 1880 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. In 1930 he was a Merchant, Retail furniture in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Henry C. COLBY and Flora C. HARRIS. Spouse: Ariel SHAW. James E. COLBY and Ariel SHAW were married about 1909. Children were: Henry Shaw COLBY. James E. COLBY was born in 1912 in Maine. He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James Wescott COLBY and Clara May BARTLETT. James E. COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1947. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Henry Shaw COLBY and Mary Thelma MACKIN.  James Edwin
COLBY was born on 6 OCT 1859 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Listed as male Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Canterbury, Merrimack
County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He died on 8 AUG 1912
at Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the
Boscawen Plains Cemetery at Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Engaged in the grain trade in Boscawen, 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: James COLBY and Sylvania Hammond WOODBURY. Spouse: Nellie I. SWEATLAND. James Edwin COLBY and Nellie I. SWEATLAND were married on 8 DEC 1887 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, J. Edwin Age: 28 years, Marriage: Nellie I. SWETLAND Age: 24 years, Date: 08 Dec 1887; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Ralph Ernest COLBY, Everett Clifton COLBY, George Edwin COLBY, Howard E. COLBY. James Eli COLBY was born on 6 OCT 1850 in Macoupin County, Illinois. He died on 11 AUG 1924 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He was also known as James Eri Colby. Parents: Isaac Farres COLBY and Margaret BISCOE. Spouse: Minerva "Minnie" HILLS. James Eli COLBY and Minerva "Minnie" HILLS were married on 2 OCT 1882 in Anna, Union County, Illinois. Children were: William Winter COLBY, Daisy Dana COLBY, Phoebe Jennings COLBY, Genevieve "Jennie" COLBY. Spouse: Margaret Jane LUDWICK. James Eli COLBY and Margaret Jane LUDWICK were married on 11 MAY 1899 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. James Everett COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1870 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: James B. COLBY and Sarah A. DUSTIN.  James F.
COLBY was born on 1 FEB 1846 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He died on 26 SEP 1847 at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He was buried in the Franklin Cemetery at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Parents: Lorenzo D. COLBY and Sabrina PRESCOTT..jpg) James F.
COLBY was born on 14 JAN 1932 in Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
He died on 23 OCT 2008 at Gageville, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
James F. Colby GAGEVILLE — James F. Colby, 76, of Gageville, Ohio, died Thursday morning, Oct. 23, 2008, at his home with his family at his side.Born Jan. 14, 1932, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of Earl L. and Dorothy (Frary) Colby. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Ashtabula High School. A Veteran, he enlisted in the Army in 1956 and was a Private First class upon his honorable discharge in 1958, and remained in the Reserves for many years. During his time in the service, he traveled to Holland and Germany and saw many sights which he shared through his pictures and home movies. He retired from Union Carbide/Elkem Metals in 1981 at which time he became self-employed and began caring for the Gageville Cemetery, a job which he truly loved and kept until this past summer, serving the community for 16 years. A devout Christian, James was a member of the Ashtabula Wesleyan Methodist Church his entire life. He was the church treasurer and also worked at Stoneboro Wesleyan Methodist Church camp every year in the kitchen. James loved to bird watch, walking his dog, spending time with his grandchildren, and loved being a prankster. He was lovingly nicknamed “the agitator”. Survivors include his wife, Loretta (Sowry) whom he married Oct. 4, 1958; a son, Timothy (Rose) Colby of Jefferson, Ohio; two daughters, Joanne (Columbus) Farmer of Jefferson, Ohio and Janice (Mark) Luoma of Ashtabula, Ohio; five grandchildren, Bruce Colby, Christina Farmer, Mike Farmer, Mark Farmer, and Daniel Luoma; three sisters, Esther Nelson of Charleston, S.C., Dorothy (Paul) Brink of Salisbury, N.C., and Rebekah (Bill) Untch of Thomasvile, N.C.; sister-in-law, Cheryl Colby of Conneaut, Ohio; two brothers, George (Dee) Colby of Fort Collins, Colo., and Earl (Betty) Colby of Ashtabula, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews, friends, and his church family. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Rae; two sisters, Sarah Colby and Mary Golden; and a brother-in-law, Bob Golden. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27th, at East Conneaut Wesleyan Methodist Church, 315 East Main Road, Conneaut, Ohio, with the Rev. Marvin Blowers officiating. Burial will be in Gageville Cemetery. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ashtabula Wesleyan Methodist Church or to Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church. Condolences at www.marcyfuneralservices.com and starbeacon.com. Parents: Earl Lesley COLBY and Dorothy Lucy FRARY. Professor James Fairbanks COLBY L.L.D. was born on 18 NOV 1850 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1860 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. (living at home with mother.) He has Ancestral File Number 183P-0TX. A.B. Dartmouth College, 1872; L.L.D. Dartmouth College, 1901. Unmarried. Lawyer, New Haven, Conn., 1878-1885; Parker Professor of Law at Dartmouth College 1885-1909. Lawyer, educator.. b. St. Johnsbury, VT 18 Nov 1850, a son of James K. and Sarah A. (Pierce) Colby Educated St. Johnsbury Academy 1868... Dartmouth College 1872... Columbia (now George Washington) University L.L. B. 1875... practiced law in New Haven, CT 1878-85... Instructor in economics and history Sheffield School, Yale University 1879-81... lecturer on international law, Yale Law School 1883-5... Parker professor of law and political science Dartmouth College 1885 +... honorary A.M. Yale 1877... L.L.D. Dartmouth 1901... James was Congregationalist... Republican... member NH forestry commission 1893-8... NH constitutional convention 1902... member NH Bar Association... American Bar Association... American Ploitical Science Association... American Society International Law... editor Manual of NH Constitution 1st edition 1902, 2nd edition 1912, Maitland and Monatgu's Sketch of English Legal History, and legal and political essays. Unmarried, resided Hanover, NH. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: James Knight COLBY and Sarah A. PIERCE. James Folsom COLBY was born on 22 NOV 1919 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) (BOOK SOURCE: "The History of Boscawen & Webster, New Hampshire, from 1878 to 1933." by Willis G. Buxton.) Parents: Joseph Greeley COLBY and Ethel M. FOLSOM. James Franklin Pettengill COLBY was born on 18 FEB 1823 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1860 in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri. Census Place: Hamilton, Caldwell, Missouri Source: FHL Film 1254677 National Archives Film T9-0677 Page 297A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James F. COLBY Self M M W 57 NH Occ: Lumber Merchant Fa: NH Mo: NH Mary COLBY Wife F M W 40 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NJ Alice A. COLBY Dau F S W 8 MO Fa: NH Mo: NY Elisabeth E. COLBY Dau F S W 5 MO Fa: NH Mo: NY Emma L. COLBY Dau F S W 3 MO Fa: NH Mo: NY Leonard COLBY Son M S W 9M MO Fa: NH Mo: NY ========================================================== He died in 1897. Parents: Zaccheus COLBY and Esther A. HORTON. Spouse: Adeline FOSKETT. James Franklin Pettengill COLBY and Adeline FOSKETT were married on 9 AUG 1846 in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: FHL Film 0253254; Vital records of Charlton, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849. Children were: Mary R. COLBY, Herbert S. COLBY, William Fasket COLBY, Son COLBY, Frank COLBY. Spouse: Mary NEWTON. James Franklin Pettengill COLBY and Mary NEWTON were married about 1870. Children were: Alice A. COLBY, Elizabeth E. COLBY, Emma L. COLBY, Leonard COLBY. James G. COLBY was born on 8 MAR 1917 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 10 FEB 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 30 APR 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 23 FEB 1962 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Haverhill Gazette 24 Feb. 1962 James Colby, World War II Veteran, Dies James G. Colby, 44, 9 Whittier St., died suddenly early last night at his home. Dr. John P. Creed, Medical examiner, said death was caused by coronary thrombosis. He was born in Haverhill, March 8, 1917, son of Harry W. and Grave V. (Foisey) Colby, both of Haverhill. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a machinist mate second class in the U.S. Navy. He lived here all his life and was employed as a section chief by the Merrimac Metal Finishing Co., Merrimac. Besides his parents, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Ena M. (MacKinnon) Colby, a son, James G. Colby Jr., a daughter, Mrs. Karen Wendell, two brothers, Fred C. and Robert H. Colby, all of Haverhill; three sisters, Mrs. Charlene Bradley, Miami, Fa.; Mrs. Iva B. Grant, Newfields, N. H. and Mrs, Thelma O'Neil, Manchester, N. H. and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Tilton, Rogers and Gale Funeral Home, 334 Main St. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parents: Harry Weston COLBY and Grace V. FOISY. Spouse: Ena Margaret MACKINNON. James G. COLBY and Ena Margaret MACKINNON were married about 1941. Children were: Karen COLBY, James G. COLBY Jr.. James G. COLBY Jr. was born on 22 AUG 1949 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 5 FEB 2006 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. James G. Colby Jr. 56 James G Colby Jr., 56, a Haverhill native, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill. He was the beloved husband of Donna S. (Russell) Colby. Born in Haverhill, Aug. 22, 1949, he was the son of the late James G. and E. Margaret (MacKinnon) Colby. He was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1967, and had attended Northeastern University. At the time of his death, he was a truck driver for Dunkin Donuts, and had previously worked 26 years for Vernon Plastics. Devoted to his five grandchildren, he was their very proud grandfather, ever ready to share stories about his grandchildren. He was a lover of animals and supporter of MSPCA, and an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and one son, Buffy M. Russell and Richard A. McPhee; one sister, Karen A. Wendell and husband Leon K., all of Haverhill; his five grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by Paul C. Rogers & Sons Family Funeral Home, 334 Main St., Haverhill. Contribution in his memory may be made to the MAPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Parents: James G. COLBY and Ena Margaret MACKINNON. James Gary COLBY was born on 29 JAN 1940 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Parents: William Kenneth COLBY and Mary Florence SWAIN. James Gary COLBY was born about 1947. Parents: James Leo COLBY and Betty Lou BLACK. James Glen COLBY was born in MAY 1895 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington. (living at home with mother and step-father.) Parents: Martin Ellsworth COLBY and Stella Mae WEEKS. James H. COLBY was born on 20 APR 1834 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Plymouth, Rock County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Spring Grove, Green County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. Census Place: West Union, Fayette, Iowa Source: FHL Film 1254340 National Archives Film T9-0340 Page 225C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James H. COLBY Self M M W 45 MI Occ: Miller Fa: NY Mo: NY Amelia COLBY Wife F M W 41 PA Occ: Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: PA Harvey E. COLBY Son M S W 18 WI Occ:At School Fa: MI Mo: PA ========================================================= He died on 5 NOV 1905. (BOOK SOURCE: "History of Green County Wisconsin" published 1884 by the Union Publishing Company or Springfield, Ill.) Parents: Samuel COLBY and Eliza DOUGLAS. Spouse: Amilia SCOFIELD. James H. COLBY and Amilia SCOFIELD were married on 23 MAY 1861. Children were: Harvey E. COLBY. James H. COLBY was born on 7 JAN 1842 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1850 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1860 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUL 1870 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Elbridge Gerry COLBY and Eliza GROSS. Spouse: Julia W. ORCUTT. James H. COLBY and Julia W. ORCUTT were married on 11 AUG 1863 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) Children were: Burt F. COLBY. James H. COLBY was born in 1852 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 11 JUL 1860 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Timothy COLBY and Pantheme Ann LAWRENCE. James Henry COLBY was born on 6 OCT 1834 in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0928294; Vital records of Topsham, Maine, to the year 1892.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. (living with father) Parents: Samson COLBY and Mary KILGORE. Spouse: Abigail Morrill RIKER. James Henry COLBY and Abigail Morrill RIKER were married on 24 NOV 1856 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0223931; Vital records 1764-1889 Lewiston (Maine). Town Clerk.) Children were: Fred Weston COLBY, Annie Sandford COLBY, Jessie Eloise COLBY. James Henry COLBY was born on 22 MAR 1835 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1860 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He died on 9 APR 1904 at Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Edward COLBY and Mary (Betsey) MCKENNEY. Spouse: Vesta Gertrude BARTER. James Henry COLBY and Vesta Gertrude BARTER were married on 15 DEC 1858 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) Children were: Thomas M. COLBY, Isaac F. COLBY, Cassilda COLBY, Isaac F. COLBY, Daniel Marston COLBY, Ensign F. COLBY, Frank Hobart COLBY, Ellen G. COLBY. James Henry COLBY was born on 11 OCT 1847 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He died on 8 MAR 1870 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery), Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Died the winter of 1870 of pneumonia from threshing dust. SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985. Parents: Amos Clark COLBY and Mary G. SANBORN. Spouse: Ella H. EASTMAN. James Henry COLBY and Ella H. EASTMAN were married on 3 JUL 1867 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James H. Age: 19 years; Marriage: Ella H. EASTMAN Age: 21 years; Date: 03 Jul 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Mary Emily COLBY. James Henry COLBY was born in APR 1848 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 5 SEP 1850 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Wilmot COLBY and Lucinda LEWIS. Spouse: Anna HEIZIG. James Henry COLBY and Anna HEIZIG were married about 1888. Dr. James Henry COLBY was born on 23 NOV 1867 in Missouri. He appeared in the census on 15 JUL 1870 in Morris, Carroll County, Missouri. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Norborne, Carroll County, Missouri. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1910 in Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. In 1910 he was a physician in Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. In 1920 he was a physician in Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. In 1930 he was a physician in Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. He died in 1938 at Purcell, McClain County, Oklahoma. Parents: George S. COLBY and Chiney SHARP. Spouse: Lulu Olivia HIGGINS. Dr. James Henry COLBY and Lulu Olivia HIGGINS were married about 1893. (wife previously married.) James Henry COLBY was born on 16 FEB 1870 in Holden, Millard County, Utah. He appeared in the census in JUN 1870 in Holden, Millard County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Vermillion, Sevier County, Utah. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 26 APR 1910 in Salina, Sevier County, Utah. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Woodrow, Millard County, Utah. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Woodrow, Millard County, Utah. He died on 11 JUN 1941 at Delta, Millard County, Utah. He was buried on 14 JUN 1941 in the Pioneer Cemetery at Salina, Sevier County, Utah He has Ancestral File Number 3N5Z-QR. (SOURCES: (1). "LDS Family History Suite" CD, Family Group Sheets-Self & Fathers. (2). "Genealogy of the Twitchell Family" by Ralph Emerson Twitchell. Pub 1929.) Parents: Ransford Jacob COLBY and Margaret SAMPSON. Spouse: Lois Virginia TWITCHELL. James Henry COLBY and Lois Virginia TWITCHELL were married on 26 MAY 1890 in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah. Children were: Myrtle May COLBY, Bertha Loretta COLBY, Frank Leo COLBY, Theresa COLBY, Dorthella COLBY, Thora Dee COLBY, Harold James COLBY, Wanda COLBY (twin), Vonda COLBY (twin). James Henry COLBY was born on 18 JUL 1871 in Jackson County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 24 JAN 1920 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ohio. He died on 16 JAN 1952 at Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. Parents: Rodolphus Zelotus COLBY and Miriam STOVER. Spouse: Dora JAYNES. James Henry COLBY and Dora JAYNES were married on 22 JAN 1896 in Jackson County, Ohio. Children were: Edgebert COLBY, Benson Flubie COLBY, Clarence COLBY, James COLBY, Dorothy COLBY, Thomas COLBY. James Henry COLBY was born on 8 JAN 1896 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan,. He died on 23 SEP 1910 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan,. James died at the young age of 14, while he was fishing on the Second lake off North Ave (near where Kellogg Community College is today). James was known to have seizures and this is what cause him to fall out of his boat and into the lake and drown. In his short life James worked as a baker. Parents: Ernest Taplin COLBY and Luna Elsie EDGETTE. James Henry COLBY was born in 1938 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. Parents: Clarence Howard COLBY and Irene Margaret LAWRENCE. James Henry B. COLBY was born on 7 FEB 1844 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 25 OCT 1844 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery), Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Amos Clark COLBY and Mary G. SANBORN. James Hugo COLBY was born on 14 SEP 1964. Parents: Richard Rollo COLBY and Twila Hope SNELLMAN. Spouse: Gayle Marie WYUM. James Hugo COLBY and Gayle Marie WYUM were married on 10 OCT 1987. Children were: Kyle James COLBY, Aaron Timothy COLBY. James J. COLBY was born in 1843 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 29 JUL 1850 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 28 JUN 1860 in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a shoemaker in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: James M. COLBY and Betsey JACKSON. James Knight COLBY was born on 31 JAN 1812 in Governors Island, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was baptized on 10 MAY 1812 in Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ James K Colby 38 M $1,600 NH Sara A Colby 28 F NH Lucy J Colby 2 F VT Isaac Colby 73 M None NH Lucy Colby 72 F Mass Lucy Colby 40 F NH Alonzo Colby 11 M Mass Y (Note: Isaac and Lucy are James's parents, Lucy 40 is his sister, not sure who Alonzo is.) =================================================== He appeared in the census in 1860 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. He died on 13 AUG 1866 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. SOURCE: Orleans Independent Standard, Death Notices ( 1856 - 1869 ). He has Ancestral File Number 183P-0QB. A.B. Dartmouth College. Lane and Andover Theol. Schools, 1837-1841. Principal of the St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Academy, 1842-1866. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Isaac COLBY and Lucy BERRY. Spouse: Sarah A. PIERCE. James Knight COLBY and Sarah A. PIERCE were married on 19 MAY 1846 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont. Children were: Lucy J. COLBY, Professor James Fairbanks COLBY L.L.D., Edward Allen COLBY.
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