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Alfred COLBY was born on 10 OCT 1841 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Phelpstown, Ingham County, Michigan.
(living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880
in Reynolds, Montcalm County, Michigan.
Census Place: Reynolds, Montcalm, Michigan Source: FHL Film 1254597 National Archives Film T9-0597 Page 325C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John COLBY Self M M W 37 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY Alice COLBY Wife F M W 21 MICH Occ: Keeping House Fa: MICH Mo: N.Y. Iva COLBY Dau F S W 2 MICH Fa: N.Y. Mo: MICH Andrew BURY Other M S W 27 FINLAND Occ: Works In Mill Fa: FINLAND Mo: FINLAND ========================================================== He died on 10 SEP 1918 at Halifax, Windham County, Vermont. More About JOHN ALFRED COLBY: Burial: Riverview Cemetery 1870, John Colby on MI census index, Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI 1878, First child, Iva Iola "Beatrix," born in Morley, Mecosta Co., MI 1886, Divorced first wife, Alice and remarried Mildred Cornell Bet. 1886 - 1889, Possibly moved to Roslyn or Everett, WA 1884, Moved to Emerson, Manitoba Abt. 1903, Moved back east to Canaan, NH Aft. 1903, Lived in NH (Canaan?) and Halifax, VT Bet. 1885 - 1889, Doesn't appear on WA Terr. Census, '85, '87, '89. Bet. 1861 - 1865, Served in Civil War, 9th Mi Infantry, Co. F., Shiawassee Co. Military service: Bet. 1861 - 1865, 9th Michigan Infantry, Co. F, Union Army Parents: Rev. Thomas Wells COLBY and Eliza Ann HOAR. Spouse: Alice Cecelia JONES. John Alfred COLBY and Alice Cecelia JONES were married on 3 MAR 1873 in Michigan. They were divorced in 1886 in Michigan. Children were: Iva Iola (Beatrix) COLBY, Reno E. COLBY. Spouse: Katherine Mildred Lewis CORNELL. John Alfred COLBY and Katherine Mildred Lewis CORNELL were married about 1887. Children were: Goldendine Viola COLBY, Vernon Custuss COLBY, Lyndon Lionel COLBY, Earl E. COLBY. John Alfred COLBY was born on 8 DEC 1881. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1885 in Black Hammer, Houston County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1900 in Clear Lake, Union Twp, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. (living with sister Myrtle and family.) He was buried on 6 JAN 1920 in the at Outlook, Yakima County, Washington (living with Bert Wynn Colby and family.) He died in 1956. He was buried in the Quincy Cemetery at Quincy, Grant County, Washington Parents: Herman Elias COLBY and Laura Ann WYNN. John Alfred COLBY was born on 6 AUG 1921 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. John Ambrose COLBY was born on 11 APR 1835 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Samuel Bird COLBY and Lovenia KNIGHT. John Anderson COLBY was born on 19 FEB 1846 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Salem. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254532 National Archives Film T9-0532 Page 735C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John A. COLBY Self M M W 33 MA Occ: Glue Maker Fa: --- Mo: --- Anna COLBY Wife F M W 32 IRELAND Occ: Keeping House Fa: IRELAND Mo: IRELAND Mary E. COLBY Dau F S W 2M MA Fa: MA Mo: IRELAND Mary A. PENDER Other F S W 18 MA Occ: Servant Fa: IRELAND Mo: IRELAND =================================================== He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. In 1900 he was a milk dealer in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 19 APR 1910 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 19 JAN 1920 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 9 NOV 1921 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Boston Daily Globe Nov. 10, 1921 John A. Colby of Salem Dies SALEM, Nov 9 -- John Anderson Colby, for many years engaged in the milk business in this city and vicinity, died today after a long illness at his home at 91 Highland av. He was born in Salem, Feb 19, 1846, and for many years was active in the affairs of the Salem Light Infantry. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: James T. COLBY and Elizabeth CLEMMONS. Spouse: Anna FITZPATRICK. John Anderson COLBY and Anna FITZPATRICK were married on 9 JUL 1874 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Mary E. COLBY, Anna COLBY. John Anthony COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1954 in Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Parents: Sherwood Sears COLBY and Mary Ellen BAKER. Spouse: Lori Jean MCPHERSON. John Anthony COLBY and Lori Jean MCPHERSON were married on 4 JUN 1983 in New Hampshire. John Arthur COLBY was born on 9 FEB 1922 in Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He died on 15 JAN 2005 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. John Arthur Colby 1922 - 2005 John Arthur Colby, 82, of Elm Street, passed away Saturday, January 15th at Baystate Medical Center after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. He was born in Holyoke on February 9, 1922, only child of John Bennett and Arlene Asher Colby. He attended schools in Holyoke and Springfield and graduated from The High School of Commerce in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 as a hospital corpsman. In 1943, he was selected for the Navy V-12 Program and attended Duke University, Harvard College and Northwestern University before receiving his commission as an Ensign. He was stationed at Kodiak, Alaska as a Communications Officer and separated from the Navy in 1946 as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Following his Navy service, he attended A.I.C. where he majored in Accounting and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1949. On June 17, 1949 he married Janice Blanchard of West Springfield. The newlyweds moved to West Springfield shortly thereafter where they have resided ever since. Mr. Colby was Office Manager and Chief Accountant for Johnson Insulation Corporation in West Springfield for 30 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the West Springfield School Committee 1981-84, former Chairman of the Republican Town Committee, and a Town Meeting member for more than 20 years. He was also past President of the West Springfield Coin Club, former Pack Chairman of Cub Scout Pack 84 at the Mittineague Congregational Church and Publicity Director for the Springfield Region of the National Office Managers Association (NOMA). In June 1999, John and Janice Colby celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were honored with a gala party at the Delaney House in Northampton hosted by their three sons. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, sons John R. and wife Joyce of Saco, Maine; Donald R. and wife Cindy of Charleston, South Carolina; and Glenn B. of West Springfield. He also leaves three sisters-in-law, Estelle Emmens of West Springfield, Barbara Blanchard of Greenfield, Helen Blanchard of Gill and brother-in-law Stanley Blanchard and wife Jackie of Stratford, Connecticut. He is grandfather to John W. Colby of Clearfield, Pennsylvania and Kimberly A. Goombi of Omaha, Nebraska. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren. John A. Colby was a loving husband, an exceptional father and a solid citizen. America has lost yet another member of its "Greatest Generation." The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Thursday at 7:30 p.m/ with a Spring burial in Paucatuck Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 5-7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association at 393 Maple Street, Springfield, MA 01105. Published in The Republican on 1/18/2005. Parents: John Bennett COLBY and Arlene Marie ASHER. Spouse: Janice Marie BLANCHARD. John Arthur COLBY and Janice Marie BLANCHARD were married on 17 JUN 1949. John Augustus COLBY (twin) was born on 1 APR 1833 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 8 JUL 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 17 JUN 1880 in Hyde Park, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 18 APR 1909 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916.) He was a member of the Chicago Board of Trade, a furniture manufacturer and dealer in Chicago (John A. Colby & Sons). There are now no living descendants of John. (SOURCE: "A Colby Family of Fryeburg, Maine," by John Threlfall, NEHGS Register Vol 125, April 1971.) Parents: James COLBY and Mary STERLING. Spouse: Abigail Ford CADY. John Augustus COLBY (twin) and Abigail Ford CADY were married on 29 APR 1857 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Children were: Henry C. COLBY, Edward A. COLBY, Mary COLBY, George COLBY. John Averil COLBY was born in 1910 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Elhanon Wayne COLBY and Clara AVERIL. Captain John B. COLBY was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Lost at sea in command of the steamer "Rhode Island", from New York to California, while trying to save the lives of his passengers. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John B. COLBY and Sarah NICHOLS. John B. COLBY was born on 15 DEC 1780 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. In 1850 he was a caulker in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 20 SEP 1850 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 8 MAY 1860 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Lived in Salem, Massachusetts and Kingston, New Hampshire. SOURCE: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Salem, marriage. Parents: Lieut. Aaron COLBY and Abigail GREENFIELD. Spouse: Sarah NICHOLS. John B. COLBY and Sarah NICHOLS were married on 25 SEP 1808 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: FHL Number 761209+; COLBY, John, Marriage: Sally NICHOLLS, Date: 25 Sep 1808; Recorded in: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. Children were: Captain John B. COLBY, William Carey COLBY, Francis COLBY, James T. COLBY, Sarah N. COLBY, Eliza Ann COLBY, Caroline A. COLBY, Ellen A. COLBY. Spouse: Caroline M. CARNES. John B. COLBY and Caroline M. CARNES were married on 16 JAN 1845 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. John B. COLBY was born on 24 MAR 1794 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0027513; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870. Vermont. Secretary of State. Listed as John Garnet Colby.) He died on 17 MAR 1868 at Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. Parents: John COLBY and Hannah PERHAM. John B. COLBY was born on 28 APR 1808 in Hawke (Danville), Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 10 DEC 1814 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Jane PILLSBURY. John B. COLBY was born in MAY 1816 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Salisbury, Merrimack, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 457A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John B. COLBY Self M M W 63 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH Eunice G. COLBY Wife F M W 59 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH ============================================================= He died on 25 SEP 1892 at Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: Death Records for Salisbury, New Hampshire 1889-1893. These records are from the annual reports of the town of Salisbury. Certified by the Town Clerk.) SALISBURY HEIGHTS John Colby of West Salisbury died at his residence Sunday noon. The funeral occurred Tuesday at one oclock. Services conducted by Rev. J. E. Clancy. He was buried in the West Salisbury Cemetery at Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Seth Kendrick COLBY and Mary CLAY. Spouse: Eunice G. DUNLAP. John B. COLBY and Eunice G. DUNLAP were married on 9 FEB 1845 in New Hampshire. Children were: Jane E. COLBY. John B. COLBY was born in APR 1831 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 16 AUG 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military on 19 AUG 1862 in Civil War. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Town Alms House, Weare, Hillsborough, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254764 National Archives Film T9-0764 Page 616B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John B. COLBY Self M M W 49 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH Mary Jane COLBY Wife F M W 47 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH James B. COLBY Son M S W 24 NH Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: NH Mo: NH Millie F. STEVENS Other M S W 18 NH Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: NH Mo: NH ======================================================== He appeared in the census in 1900 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Served in the 14th N. H. vols, from 1862 to 1865. Enlistment, 19 August 1862, private, age 31. 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: Jacob B. COLBY and Sarah BROWN. Spouse: Mary J. COCHRANE. John B. COLBY and Mary J. COCHRANE were married about 1856. Children were: James B. COLBY. John B. COLBY was born in 1842 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James COLBY and Abigail M. METCALF. John B. COLBY was born in 1848 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Handy, Livingston County, Michigan. Parents: Merrill COLBY and Harriett E. SACKETT. Spouse: Emiline
J. DYE. John B. COLBY and Emiline J. DYE were married on 1 FEB 1871 in Ingham
County, Michigan. (SOURCE: Ingham County, Michigan Marriage Index.)
John B. COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1920 in Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census on 9 APR 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Jesse Jewell COLBY and Carrie A. BANEWFT.  John Bagley
COLBY was born on 28 JUL 1828 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He died on 23 FEB 1830 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He was buried in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Salisbury
Cemetery.) SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts.
Salisbury; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis
Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: John COLBY and Dolly BAGLEY. John Benjamin
COLBY was born in 1795 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census
in 1850 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He died on 25 JUL 1854
at Holland, Erie County, New York. Buried at Hunters Creek Cemetery.
He was buried in the Hunters Creek Cemetery at Wales, Erie County, New York
Parents: James COLBY and Caity BROWN.Spouse: Dolly DAVIS. John Benjamin COLBY and Dolly DAVIS were married about 1818. Children were: Diantha COLBY, Freeman COLBY, Livana COLBY, Cyrus D. COLBY, Almira J. COLBY, Dolly M. COLBY. John Bennett COLBY was born on 20 JUN 1876 in Troy, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He appeared residing with his mother, Sarah B. COLBY, his sister Gertrude COLBY living at 225 Eight Street, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York with a listed occupation of embalmer (1900 Census, 7th Ward, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, Sheet 8B, ED 83, Line 81) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts. (1920 Census Roll T625_701, pg 3A, ED 73) He died on 18 APR 1957 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Parents: John Peasley COLBY and Sarah Humphrey BENNETT. Spouse: Arlene Marie ASHER. John Bennett COLBY and Arlene Marie ASHER were married on 26 JAN 1910 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. Children were: John Arthur COLBY. John Bernard COLBY was born on 24 MAY 1893 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John W. COLBY and Esther B. "Etta" TUCKER. John Bickford COLBY was born on 26 APR 1840 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 30 AUG 1870 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Chebanse, Iroquois County, Illinois. Census Place: Chebanse, Iroquois, Illinois Source: FHL Film 1254213 National Archives Film T9-0213 Page 108B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John B. COLBY Self M W W 40 VT Occ: Stock Dealer Fa: VT Mo: VT Allie M. COLBY Dau F S W 12 IL Occ: At School Fa: VT Mo: VT Eddy COLBY Son M S W 10 IL Occ: At School Fa: VT Mo: VT Annie LESTER SisterL F W 21 IL Occ: Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: VT He died on 25 MAR 1925 at Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois. The Advocate Clifton, Illinois (Iroquois County) March, 1925 Mr. John B. Colby, one of the last veterans of the Civil War in this vicinity, passed away at his home in Clifton last Wednesday night, March 25, 1925, following an illness of several months duration. The ten days preceding his death he was unconscious and was able to partake of but a small portion of nourishment. Constantly throughout his illness his good wife kept a ceaseless watch over him and administered to him to try to ease his suffering. Mr. Colby had been an active man throughout his entire lifetime, both politically and in the church life of the community. When Abraham Lincoln was nominated the first time at the Wigwam in Chicago, Mr. Colby was one of those present. Two years ago at a Lincoln program at the Methodist church he gave a short talk on the convention and related clearly many of the interesting things which took place at that time. Mr. Colby was a member of the Jacquith Post, G. A. R., and was one of the active members of the organization. Every Memorial Day he was always present, wearing his army suit of blue, and one of his last requests was that he be buried in the suit he loved. To use the words of that song, which says, "One by one they are departing", is fitting, as but a few short years ago this vicinity was blessed with a number of the boys of the G. A. R. Now the ranks have dwindled and all but one, Mr. Dave Goldtrap, have answered the final call. May we always cherish and respect the memory of our departed comrades throughout the coming years. Mr. John B. Colby, one of the last members of the Jacquith Post of the G. A. R., died Wednesday, March 25, 1925 at his home in Clifton. Mr. Colby was born in Danville, Vermont, on April 26th, 1840, of New England parentage. His grandfather, Thomas Colby served in the Cotinental Army during the Revolutionary War. In September following his birth his family moved to Illinois where his boyhood days were spent on a farm near McHenry. Moved by the spirit of patriotism he enlisted in Battery M, 1st Illinois Artillery and served throughout the Civil War. He was honorably discharged in July 1865. He was with Thomas at Chickamaugua and fought in many of the important battles of the war. Returning to McHenry he resumed farming and on October 17, 1866, was married to Mary Lester in Richview, Illinois. Two children were born to this marriage, Allie Colby Smith of Clifton and Edwin Lester Colby of Hazelhurst, Illinois. In 1875 he moved to Clifton where he engaged in the Mercantile business. His wife died January 6th, 1880. On March 10, 1881, he married Anna Lester. One child, Leonard Henry, was born of this marriage. He is survived by his wife, three children, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one aged sister, Mrs. Sarah Sherburne of McHenry, Illinois. Throughout his life, Mr. Colby took an active part in political and church life of Clifton. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and during his lifetime a true and faithful member of this belief. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 P.M. by the Rev. R. I. Stone, of Cropsey, assisted by the Rev. W. G. Anderson, pastor of the local church. Rev. Stone, an old friend of the family and one who knew Mr. Colby well, paid him many fitting tributes in his sermon. A male quartet, M. L. Morel, Rev. Anderson, B. J. Ritter and H. E. Harling, sang two selections, "Rock of Ages" and "Remember Me". M. L. Morel sang as a solo "Lead Kindly Light". Six members of the Clifton Post American Legion acted as pallbearers and escorted their comrade of the Civil War to the church. The pallbearers were Elmer White, Edmond Hamends, Henry Morel, Ancel Dion, Nels Jensen and Harry Harling. The body was conveyed back to his late home after the services and was then taken to McHenry, Illinois, the following day where he was buried with full military honors by the McHenry Post of the American Legion. To the members of this family was extend our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of bereavement. Among the relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Leonard Colby of Downers Grove, Ill., Hawley Smith of Chicago, Harold Smith of Champaign, Mildred Smith of Kankakee and Mrs. Dinsmore of Chicago. Card of Thanks To all who kindly assisted us during our sorrow we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. To all who sent flowers, gave the use of their cars, and to the boys of the American Legion for their kind services, we extend out gratitude. Mrs. John Colby and Family He has Ancestral File Number 1HV7-JTM. He was also known as John Bigsby Colby. He was buried in the Woodland Cemetery at McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois He was also known as John Bigford Colby. John came to McHenry, Illinois while still a child. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company M. in the First Regiment of Illinois Light Artillery, on 28 July 1862, and was in service throughout the war, being discharged on 24 July 1865, three years later. He wrote a letter to his brother from Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday, 26 September 1863, from which we quote: "The battle commenced in Georgia; it lasted 4 days: I was in on Sunday the 20: Our Battery lost 14 killed, 7 wounded. Our Brigade lost one third of their number!! The gun that I was on is no, 4, lost 4 men. We lost our Sargent, he was shot through the leg; my partner was shot through the leg also. I was wounded in the thumb a little but not enough to hurt much; it was a piece of a shell that struck me. . . . I had a ball shot through my blouse also. . . in sight of the mountain. I can see their camp fires at night; they reach 6 miles; they have got large reinforcements I think. We fought against Longstreet forces on Sunday. We took some prisoners and they said so. A. B. Hill Corps was here too so we had a large army to fight. I am glad that is no more than it is! I thought one time that they would take the whole army prisoners!! but we are safe now. I saw E. Smith the other day; he is all rite now! Frank Mead is well and Henry Gage is well too. I have seen them all since the fight. My love to all. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Ira COLBY and Mary G. STOCKER. Spouse: Mary Caroline LESTER. John Bickford COLBY and Mary Caroline LESTER were married on 17 OCT 1866 in McHenry County, Illinois. Children were: Allie Mary COLBY, Edwin Lester COLBY. Spouse: Anna LESTER. John Bickford COLBY and Anna LESTER were married on 10 MAR 1881 in Iroquois, Iroquois County, Illinois. (SOURCES: (1) FHL Number 1321548; COLBY, John Bigford Age: 41 years, Marriage: Anna LESTER Age: 22 years, Date: 10 Mar 1881; Recorded in: Iroquois, Illinois. (2) Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900.) Children were: Lenard Henry COLBY. John Blachford COLBY was born on 8 NOV 1923 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Downers Grove, Du Page County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 9 DEC 1997 at Texas. Texas Death Index, 1903-2000 Name: John Colby Death Date: 9 Dec 1997 Death County: Cameron Gender: Male He had Social Security Number 348-16-3096. Social Security Death Index Name: John B. Colby SSN: 348-16-3096 Last Residence: 78550 Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, United States of America Born: 8 Nov 1923 Died: 9 Dec 1997 State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951 ) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Lenard Henry COLBY and Helen M. BLACHFORD. John Bradford COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1918 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He appeared in the census on 17 JAN 1920 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 2 OCT 1988 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. He had Social Security Number 415-01-4050. Social Security Death Index Name: John B. Colby SSN: 415-01-4050 Last Residence: 87106 Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States of America Born: 13 Nov 1918 Died: 2 Oct 1988 State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951 ) Parents: Henry Roberts COLBY and Mary K. (COLBY). John Bradley COLBY was born on 21 OCT 1773 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 7 NOV 1773 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1). Early Vital Records for Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850, Haverhill; (2). "Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury" by David W. Hoyt; (3). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Philbrook COLBY and Susannah BRADLEY (twin). John Burns COLBY was born on 21 DEC 1876 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1880 in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1910 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah. He appeared in the census on 1 MAR 1920 in Maple Grove, Jefferson County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Maple Grove, Jefferson County, Colorado. Parents: George B. COLBY and Emma S. DOWNEY. Spouse: Evelyn B. (COLBY). John Burns COLBY and Evelyn B. (COLBY) were married about 1907. John C. COLBY was born in 1842 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 20 AUG 1850 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 AUG 1860 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Wonderful COLBY and Olive LATHAM. John C. COLBY was born on 24 MAR 1856 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father.) Parents: Joel COLBY and Susan CILLEY. John C. COLBY was born on 13 SEP 1886 in Java, Wyoming County, New York. He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1900 in Java, Wyoming County, New York. (living at home with father.) Parents: Adelbert COLBY and Mrs Adelbert COLBY. John C. F. COLBY was born on 26 MAY 1852 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.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 JAN 1920 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with sister Alice M. Colby.) He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with sister Alice.) Parents: Charles H. COLBY and Lydia J. (COLBY). John Calvin COLBY was born on 30 DEC 1797 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died in 1834 at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Buried at Portland's Eastern Cemetery. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John COLBY and Anna CARTER. Spouse: Frances C. DRINKWATER. John Calvin COLBY and Frances C. DRINKWATER were married on 26 JUL 1825 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. SOURCE: FHL Number 12021; COLBY, John C., Marriage: Frances C. DRINKWATER, Date: 26 Jul 1825; Recorded in: Civil Records for Portland, Cumberland, Maine. Children were: Frances Clarissa COLBY. Dr. John Calvin COLBY was born on 7 OCT 1803 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He on 6 FEB 1837 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. At a Franconia Town Meeting Feb. 6, 1837, a Vigilance Committee was appointed to discourage proponents of abolition of slavery. Agitation on both sides of the issue had led to violence, and the Board of Selectmen wanted to " put a stop to agitating the subject in our town and for this purpose recommend to all to abstain from meeting with the abolitionists to discuss the subject of slavery." The first resolution read: Resolved, that we disapprove of agitating the subject of slavery in the now slaveholding states as having a tendency to excite the passion, breed ill will in neighborhoods--break up all society and scatter the seeds of disunion and rebellion in our happy country. Resolution 2nd That we will use our utmost exertions to put a stop to agitating the subject in our town and for this purpose recommend to all to abstain from meeting with the abolitionists to discuss the subject of slavery. Dr. John Calvin Colby, then a practicing physician in Franconia, was one of 18 men appointed. He is the only one who declined to serve. William Colby to serve Thomas Colby to serve He appeared in the census on 20 AUG 1850 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John C. Colby 46 M Physician $3,300 NH Lydia A. 28 F NH Martha E. 21 F NH Y Susan M. 1 F NH Charles Pope 15 M VT Y William Colby 68 M NH Polly 65 F NH ================================================== He died on 8 DEC 1852 at Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. John studied medicine with Dr. E. Alexander, on Danville, Vermont, and took his M. D. degree from the Burlington Medical College, Nov 12, 1824. 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: William COLBY and Betsey LANE. Spouse: Susan D. MORRELL. Dr. John Calvin COLBY and Susan D. MORRELL were married on 31 JAN 1827 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Children were: Martha Eliza COLBY. Spouse: Lydia Amy WILDER. Dr. John Calvin COLBY and Lydia Amy WILDER were married on 1 JAN 1845 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Lydia A. WILDER Age: 24 years, Date: 01 Jan 1845; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Susan Morrell COLBY. Dr. John Child COLBY was born on 24 NOV 1873 in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Stanstead Plain, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 27 AUG 1926. He was buried in the Crystal Lake Cemetery at Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada Parents: Charles Carroll COLBY Esq. and Harriet Hannah CHILD. John Christopher COLBY was born on 15 NOV 1886 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Mendon, Cache County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John William COLBY and Laura Melvina COLLINS. John Clark COLBY was born on 8 MAR 1839 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.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. In 1900 he was a farmer in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 28 APR 1910 in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. In 1910 he was a farmer in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan. In 1920 he was a retired farmer in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan. He died on 16 DEC 1926 at St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. Parents: Blanchard C. COLBY and Lydia Ann MACE. Spouse: Mary AITCHISON. John Clark COLBY and Mary AITCHISON were married on 21 MAR 1864 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont. Spouse: Esther ROWLAND. John Clark COLBY and Esther ROWLAND were married date unknown. Spouse: Mary Jeanette THOMPSON. John Clark COLBY and Mary Jeanette THOMPSON were married on 16 APR 1890 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. Children were: Walter Weston COLBY, Marion Lydia COLBY. John D. COLBY was born on 25 JAN 1825 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1860 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 21 JUL 1870 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Java, Wyoming County, New York. Census Place: Java, Wyoming, New York Source: FHL Film 1254948 National Archives Film T9-0948 Page 172A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John COLBY Self M M W 55 NY Occ: Laborer Fa: VT Mo: VT Matilda COLBY Wife F M W 50 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY Martha COLBY Dau F S W 14 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY =============================================== He died on 22 JUL 1899 at Java, Wyoming County, New York. He was buried in the Curriers Rural Cemetery at Curriers, Wyoming County, New York Parents: John COLBY and Martha "Patty" BLOOD. Spouse: Rosannah (COLBY). John D. COLBY and Rosannah (COLBY) were married about 1849. Spouse: Matilda SMITH. John D. COLBY and Matilda SMITH were married about 1852. Children were: Adelbert COLBY, Amelia COLBY, Martha Crawford COLBY.  John D. COLBY
was born on 23 AUG 1835 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(Date calculated from age given at time of death) He died on 2 JAN 1836 at
Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Warner,
Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Village Cemetery.) Parents: John COLBY and Mary Morrill DENNEY. John D. COLBY
was born in JAN 1846 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census on 16 OCT 1850 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN
1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home
with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1870 in Warner,
Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John D. Colby 24 M Farmer NH Susan 22 F Keeps house NH ================================================== He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Warner, Merrimack, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 476D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John D. COLBY Self M M W 34 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: MA Susan COLBY Wife F M W 32 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH Williba COLBY Father M W W 75 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: MA Mo: NH Hannah R. DEAN GMother F W W 86 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA ============================================================= He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died in 1926 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Pine Grove Cemetery.) Parents: Williba COLBY and Eliza SMITH. Spouse: Susie E. FLANDERS. John D. COLBY and Susie E. FLANDERS were married on 13 MAR 1865 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John D., Age: 20 years; Marriage: Susie E. FLANDERS, Age: 18 years; Date: 13 Mar 1866; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. John D. COLBY was born about 1859 in Warren County, Pennsylvania. Parents: John Wesley COLBY and Electa GREEN. John D. COLBY was born in AUG 1864 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: John H. COLBY and Ellen DESMOND. John D. H. COLBY was born on 12 JAN 1836 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 AUG 1870 in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 16 APR 1885 at Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) Parents: John COLBY and Mary J. FLANDERS. Spouse: Catherine P. THURSTON. John D. H. COLBY and Catherine P. THURSTON were married in 1855 in New Hampshire. Children were: Harrison D. COLBY, John Frank COLBY, Nellie E. COLBY. John Dame COLBY was born on 19 DEC 1872 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 7 JUL 1940 at Gilford, Belknap 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: Daniel B. COLBY and Caroline G. DAME. Spouse: Mabel Annie CADY. John Dame COLBY and Mabel Annie CADY were married on 19 DEC 1894 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John D. Age: 21 years; Marriage: Annie M. CADY Age: 16 years; Date: 19 Dec 1894; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Oliver M. COLBY, Lewis E. COLBY, Daniel E. COLBY, Doris M. COLBY. John Dane COLBY was born on 24 OCT 1845 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Colby Family Bible record.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254545 National Archives Film T9-0545 Page 407C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John D. COLBY Self M M W 34 NH Occ: Pattern Maker Fa: NH Mo: NH Eva COLBY Wife F M W 29 ME Occ: Keeps House Fa: ME Mo: ME Arthur B. COLBY Son M S W 5 MA Fa: NH Mo: ME Lillian COLBY Dau F S W 3 MA Fa: NH Mo: ME ========================================================== He died on 4 FEB 1886 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (BOOK SOURCE: "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888.) Parents: Dane COLBY and Nancy ROACH. Spouse: Hannah Eveline HATCH. John Dane COLBY and Hannah Eveline HATCH were married on 23 NOV 1870 in New Hampshire. Children were: Alma C. COLBY, Arthur Dane COLBY, Lillian E. COLBY, Grace H. COLBY, Lizzie E. COLBY. John Davis COLBY was born on 28 MAY 1842 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts for Salisbury.) He appeared in the census on 31 AUG 1850 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Salisbury, Essex County, page 3. Age 8.) He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1870 he was a piano tuner in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1880 he was a piano tuner in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1900 he was a piano salesman in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 20 AUG 1921 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: True COLBY and Sophronia FLANDERS. Spouse: Harriet Frances COUCH. John Davis COLBY and Harriet Frances COUCH were married on 19 OCT 1865 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Arthur R. COLBY, Charlotte COLBY, Yorick G. Herd COLBY. John Demerritt COLBY was born on 31 MAY 1848 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Sutton, Merrimack, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 470A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John D. COLBY Self M M W 32 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH Jennie S. COLBY Wife F M W 32 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH Sadie L. COLBY Dau F S W 9 NH Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH Mabel L. COLBY Dau F S W 6 NH Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH George C. COLBY Son M S W 5 NH Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH Fannie M. COLBY Dau F S W 2 NH Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH Joseph KEYSER Uncle M S W 72 NH Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH ================================================================= He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 15 MAR 1907 at Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: John COLBY and Louisa PRESSEY. Spouse: Jennie S. KEYSER. John Demerritt COLBY and Jennie S. KEYSER were married on 19 NOV 1867 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, J. Demeritt, Age: 19 years; Marriage: Jennie S. KEYSAR, Age: 20 years; Date: 19 Nov 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Sarah Louise COLBY, Mabel L. COLBY, George Clinton COLBY, Fannie M. COLBY, Myrtie E. COLBY. John Demetrius COLBY was born on 21 JUN 1836 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He served in the military on 20 AUG 1862 in Civil War. American Civil War Soldiers Name: John Colby RESIDENCE: Springfield, New Hampshire Enlistment Date: 20 Aug 1862 Side Served: Union State Served: New Hampshire Service Record: Enlisted as a Corporal on 20 August 1862 at the age of 26. Enlisted in Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 29 Aug 1862. Received a disability discharge from Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 13 Mar 1863 at Frederick, MD. Sources: 12 He died on 8 AUG 1910 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre–1916.) Parents: Capt. Samuel COLBY and Maria ADAMS. Spouse: Elizabeth M. HAMM. John Demetrius COLBY and Elizabeth M. HAMM were married on 13 JAN 1856. Children were: Charles D. COLBY, Harry Wilmont COLBY, Dr. Herbert E. COLBY. John Denny COLBY was born on 19 DEC 1836 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 6 AUG 1860 in Chickasaw, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota. Census Place: Woodbury, Washington, Minnesota Source: FHL Film 1254636 National Archives Film T9-0636 Page 185C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John D. COLBEY Self M M W 43 NH. Occ: Farmer Fa: NH. Mo: MA. Georgeanna COLEY Wife F M W 34 TN. Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA. Mo: MA. John COLBEY Son M S W 12 TN. Occ: At Home Fa: NH. Mo: TN. Nanney COLBEY Dau F S W 10 TN. Occ: At Home Fa: NH. Mo: TN. Georgeanna COLBEY Dau F S W 8 TN. Fa: NH. Mo: TN. Florice COLBEY Son M S W 6 TN. Fa: NH. Mo: TN. Marell COLBEY Son M S W 4 TN. Fa: NH. Mo: TN. Clarance COLBEY Son M S W 2 TN. Fa: NH. Mo: TN. Leapold SENTGRAFT Other M S W 26 PRUSSIA Occ: Laborer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA =========================================================== He died on 14 FEB 1892 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. JOHN DENNY COLBY "A life, quiet and unostentatious, characterized by the most honorable purposes and fidelity to duty was that lived by John Denny Colby. A native of New Hampshire, he was born in 1837, a son of John and Mary (Denny) Colby. In the year 1844 the father camewith his family to Memphis and conducted a large dairy business here. Having an invalid wife he purchased a large farm from the government in Minnesota in the vicinity of St. Paul and later the subject of this review and the family spent several years alternating between the two places; at one time during an epidemic in Memphis they spent a period of seven years in the north without returning to Tennessee, after which they took up their permanent abode in Memphis. The original home of John and Mary Colby and families was on twenty-five acres of land at Poplar and West Waldron, living in a brick house on that place. On account of the migratory methods of the family life during his youthful days John Denny Colby was educated by private tutors, both in Memphis and in Minnesota. When the Civil war broke out he was among the first to enlist, joining Company C of the Seventh Tennessee Regiment, one of the most famous cavalry regiments of the war. The history of this organization possesses a strong local interest, by reason of the fact that several of the companies composing it were raised in the Bluff City and all the others were from West Tennessee. The men composing the regiment felt they had a right to be called the First and record is here made of the fact that they were virtually the first to organize but through some technicality were called the Seventh, but as such the glory of their record compensates for their loss of first place in name. This regiment was originally commanded by Colonel, afterward General, W. I. H. Jackson, and then successively by Colonels J. G. Stark, W. S. Duckworth and William F. Taylor. No regiment in the war exhibited greater daring or fidelity to the cause for which they fought than the famous Seventh, and a number of general officers, colonels and other distinguished field officers commenced their fighting career as soldiers and officers of this command. Among these was General N. B. Forrest, who enlisted as a private soldier in Captain Josiah White's old Company D on June 14, 1861. The regiment under the leadership of its dashing commander won renown in the deadly combats at Oxford, Coffeeville, Holly Springs, Davis Mills, Mentone, Brittains Lane, Colliersville, Union City, Prairie Mound, Guntown, Harrisburg, Athens , Sulphur Tustle and on many other occasions in that long sanguinary struggle. Mr. Colby entered as a private and rose to a second lieutenancy. On leaving home to join his regiment his mother gave him a small piece of cotton cloth with several gold dollars quilted into the piece and told him not to make use of them unless driven by extremity to do so. This he obeyed implicitly and only once while a prisoner of war did he use a gold piece, the occasion being when with which to buy a loaf of bread, and this he shared with the guard. At the close of the war Mr. Colby returned to Memphis, and with his brother Eli, purchased twelve acres of land on New Raleigh road, now Chelsea street, at Breedlove, surrounding the location of the present home, and there they started a dairy farm. At the same time John Denny Colby conducted a large farm at Woodbury, Minnesota, which remained in possession of the family until a recent date. Mr. Colby was strictly a home man, wrapped up in the interests of his family, being at all times a devoted husband and father. His was a conscientious Christian character and he was ever actuated by Christian principles. His family attend the Chelsea Avenue Presbyterian church. On the 5th of November, 1866, Mr. Colby was united in marriage to Miss Georgia Plumer, a daughter of Horace and Nancy (Woodruff) Plumer. To this marriage there were born eleven children: John Denny, who died in infancy; John Denny, who died at the age of seventeen years; Nannie Denny, who passed away the year following her graduation from Miss Clara Conway's School for Girls; Georgia, who died at the age of fifteen; Horace P., now a landowner of Memphis; Clarence and Morrill, both deceased; Mary, living at the old homestead with her mother; Jennie, now Mrs. J. Clyde Zink of Memphis; Albert, who is engaged in the real estate business in Memphis; and Mehitable T., the wife of the Rev. Charles A. Harper of Clarendon, Arkansas, pastor of the Presbyterian church there. Mr. Colby gave his political allegiance always to the democratic party. He was an upright and public-spirited citizen, who believed in law and order and when the war was decided against the south he steadfastly refused to join those bodies who took the law into their own hands and meted out a self-imposed justice sometimes merited and sometimes not. Mr. Colby took the stand that he had taken the oath of office to be a loyal citizen of the United States and was bound thereby. This loyalty to his word was one of his splendid traits of character. He was ever faithful to any cause with which he became allied and he worked earnestly for the uplift and benefit of his neighborhood. He passed away February 14, 1892, and although a third of a century has come and gone he is yet most kindly remembered by those who were his associates and friends." Pages 315 & 317. TENNESSEE The Volunteer State 1769--1923 ILLUSTRATED VOLUME III Biographies of professional individuals ( including but not limited to finance, medicine, teaching, law and politics) residing in Tenessee from 1769-1923 937 pages CHICAGO NASHVILLE THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1923 JOHN DENNY COLBY: Military service: Bet. 1861 - 1865, Confederate Army Lieutenant, 7th Tenn. Reg., Co. "C" Parents: John COLBY and Mary Morrill DENNEY. Spouse: Georgiana
Woodwell PLUMER. John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER were married
on 5 NOV 1866 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. SOURCE: Vanderburgh
County, Indiana
John Denny COLBY was born on 28 JUL 1867 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He died on 20 SEP 1867 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Parents: John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER. John Denny COLBY was born on 31 JUL 1868 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota. (living with father) He died in 1885. Parents: John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER.
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