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Denny COLBY was born on 24 OCT 1915 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
(living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1930 in
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and
mother) He died on 15 JAN 1994 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
He had Social Security Number 412-05-9607. Parents: Horace Plumer COLBY and Frances
Anna SCHOOLFIELD. John Dobler COLBY was born on 22 OCT 1830 in Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. In 1860 he was a dairyman in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Ward 21, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254560 National Archives Film T9-0560 Page 299C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace J. D. COLBY Self M M W 50 VT Occ: Horse Car Conductor Fa: NH Mo: NH K. R. COLBY Wife F M W 47 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH Mary R. COLBY Dau F S W 22 NH Occ: At Home Fa: VT Mo: NH Emma B. COLBY Dau F S W 11 NH Occ: At School Fa: VT Mo: NH ============================================================== He died in 1918 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was a farmer, lumberman, and mason in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. "After concluding his attendance at the public school, including the Manchester high school, he engaged in the milk business, and continued in it for eight years. he was subsequently engaged in lumbering in Candia for some time, drove a team regularly between New Boston and Francestown for a period of ten years, was for seven years in the railway service in Boston, and for the ensuing fifteen years was in the employ of the Lawrence Manufacturing Company at Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1896 he returned to the old Colby homestead in Candia, for the purpose of taking charge of the farm and caring for his mother during her last days, and he is still residing there. In politics he is a Republican, and for two years was chairman of the board of selectmen in Candia. He is a member of Rockingham Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and of the local Grange, of which he has been secretary for four years. In religious faith he is a Congregationalist, a member of the society, and treasurer and clerk." From: "Genealogical and Family History of New Hampshire" p. 1568 (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 57 page 113 Mrs. Emma C. Stevenson. DAR ID Number: 56325 Born in New Boston, N. H. Wife of Tilden Burt Stevenson. Descendant of William Patten, of New Hampshire. Daughter of John D. COLBY and Keziah R. Patten, his wife. Granddaughter of Francis Patten and Rebecca Knight, his wife. Gr-granddaughter of William Patten and Abigail Clark, his 2nd wife, m. 1779. William Patten served from Candia, N. H., in 1778. He was born in Chester, N.H.; died in Candia. Parents: Thomas J. COLBY and Mary DOBLER. Spouse: Keziah R. PATTEN. John Dobler COLBY and Keziah R. PATTEN were married on 7 SEP 1854 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John D. Marriage: Kesiah R. PATTEN, Date: 07 Sep 1854; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Mary Rebecca COLBY, Ella F. COLBY, Thomas J. COLBY, Emma COLBY, Grace COLBY. John E. COLBY was born on 16 SEP 1797 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 14 APR 1820 at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He has Ancestral File Number 12M7-L2L. He was buried in the Colby Cemetery at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Nehemiah COLBY and Phebe FINK. John E. COLBY was born on 22 MAY 1844 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1860 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1870 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1880 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Lynn. Parents: William B. COLBY and Sarah Maria GOWEN. Spouse: Lucy A. BLANEY. John E. COLBY and Lucy A. BLANEY were married on 12 FEB 1868 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Harriett A. COLBY, Ellen A. COLBY. John E. COLBY was born in 1849 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) He died before 1860 at Darien, Genesee County, New York. Cause: Croup SOURCE: FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett. Parents: Joshua COLBY and Elizabeth TOWNE. John E. COLBY was born in JUL 1865 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1870 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1900 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 18 MAY 1910 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Parents: Albert COLBY and Marianna (COLBY). Spouse: Jennie A. GORDON. John E. COLBY and Jennie A. GORDON were married on 2 AUG 1888 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John E., Age: 23 years; Marriage: Jennie A. GORDON. Age: 18 years; Date: 02 Aug 1888; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Ralph Gordon COLBY, Infant Son COLBY, Gertrude M. COLBY, Irving Victor COLBY, Harry B. COLBY. John E. COLBY was born on 22 MAR 1866 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 26 APR 1867 at Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: John M. COLBY and Martha C. PAGE.  John E. COLBY
was born on 25 FEB 1892. (calculated from age given at time of death.)
He died on 4 APR 1896 at North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
(SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the
Ridgewood Cemetery at North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts
Parents: Edmund S. COLBY and Annie F. LITTLEFIELD.John E. COLBY was born on 28 JAN 1922 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 13 NOV 2004 at Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 014-14-2821 . Social Security Death Index Record Name: John E. Colby SSN: 014-14-2821 Last Residence: 01201 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States of America Born: 28 Jan 1922 Died: 13 Nov 2004 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 ) Parents: John Edgar COLBY and Evelina Ann LEITH. John Eastman Dodge COLBY was born on 17 MAR 1850 in Tunbridge, 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 on 1 SEP 1860 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Roxbury, Washington County, Vermont. Census Place: Roxbury, Washington, Vermont Source: FHL Film 1255348 National Archives Film T9-1348 Page 221A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John COLBY Self M M W 28 VT Occ: Works In Croquet Factory Fa: VT Mo: VT Nellie COLBY Wife F M W 25 VT Occ: Keeping House Fa: IRELAND Mo: IRELAND Annie G. COLBY Dau F S W 2 VT Fa: VT Mo: VT Rosa ROOD Other F S W 18 VT Occ: Domestic Servant Fa: VT Mo: VT ============================================================ He died on 7 JAN 1903 at Vermont. Was a railroad conductor killed in collision. Newspaper article: "Two freight trains came together in a rear end collision on the Central Vermont near Royalton between 11 and 12 o'clock Thursday night. Both trains were specials, and one was following the other. At one of the curves the rear train came upon the train in front and struck the caboose, demolishing it and knocking it off the tracks. John Colby, of Barre, the conductor, who was riding in the cab, was killed. The caboose was set on fire, and his body which was buried underneath the debris, was not found until 5 o'clock this morning. He was missed after the collision,and it was feared that he was under the wreck. The night trains we delayed by the accident, and the north bound morning train did not reach this city until about 5 o'clock. Colby has run on the Junction branch as baggage master and also worked on the line as brakeman. This was his first trip after being "set up" as conductor. He has a wife and four children residing at Barre. A brakeman named Donovan was also hurt and went home to St. Albans on the morning express" John Colby's Funeral (newspaper article) "The funeral of John Colby, who was killed in the railroad accident at Royalton, was held Saturday afternoon from his late home at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Effie K. M. Jones officiating. Hezekiah Colby of Braintree, father of the deceased, was present at the funeral. The deceased was a member of the Chelsea Lodge of Masons, and the burial service of the Blue Lodge of Masons was said at the grave, several of the members of the local Blue Lodge attending. The bearers were M.J. McGowan, J.W. Holton, William Durkee, W.J. McLean. Internment in Hope Cemetery." Parents: Hezekiah B. COLBY and Syrene DODGE. Spouse: Nellie E. REARDON. John Eastman Dodge COLBY and Nellie E. REARDON were married on 1 JAN 1877 in Vermont. Children were: Annie G. COLBY, Herbert Reardon COLBY, Blanche COLBY, Teresa COLBY, Fred L. COLBY. John Eaton COLBY was born on 5 DEC 1890 in Massachusetts. He died in AUG 1891 at Massachusetts. Parents: Herbert Forrest COLBY and Abbie Partridge LEWIS. John Ebenezer COLBY was born on 28 JUN 1848 in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 11 APR 1849 at Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Enoch Libby COLBY and Lucy Ann FLETCHER. John Edgar COLBY was born on 23 JAN 1885 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died in JAN 1963 at Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 013-05-5983. Social Security Death Index Record Name: John Colby SSN: 013-05-5983 Last Residence: Massachusetts Born: 23 Jan 1885 Died: Jan 1963 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 ) Parents: William Henry COLBY and Anna Greig SHARP. Spouse: Evelina Ann LEITH. John Edgar COLBY and Evelina Ann LEITH were married about 1908. Children were: Alberta Leith COLBY, Gertrude Arlene COLBY, Edward Spencer COLBY, Edith Mildred COLBY, Barbara Ann COLBY, John E. COLBY. John Edward COLBY was born on 13 JUL 1880 in Alta, Buena Vista County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Loup, Cherry County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Platt, McLean County, North Dakota. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Platt, McLean County, North Dakota. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. He died on 25 DEC 1949 at Alameda County, California. California Death Index, 1940-1997 Name: John Edward Colby Social Security #: 572038283 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 13 Jul 1880 Birthplace:Iowa Death Date: 25 Dec 1949 Death Place: Alameda Mother's Maiden Name: Keever Father's Surname: Colby He had Social Security Number 572-03-8283. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Clarence Enos COLBY and Josephine Maria KEEVE. Spouse: Mary Olive CONKLIN. John Edward COLBY and Mary Olive CONKLIN were married about 1903. Children were: Everett Timothy COLBY, Crystal M. COLBY. John Edwin COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1840 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Recorcs of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) He died on 12 SEP 1844 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Recorcs of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) Drowned in the Merrimack River (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Capt. Edwin John COLBY and Mary Follansbee WIGGLESWORTH. John Edwin COLBY was born on 12 JUN 1845 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1870 in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 24 APR 1902 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910.) Enlisted in Civil War, 28 Oct 1863, Massachusetts, private, age 18. SOURCES: (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. Newburyport. Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Sarah Jane WENTWORTH. Spouse: Lydia M. FOOTE. John Edwin COLBY and Lydia M. FOOTE were married on 13 NOV 1866 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Martha E. COLBY, Celia Augusta COLBY. John Elroy COLBY (twin) was born on 18 FEB 1926 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 18 FEB 1926 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Jackson H. COLBY and Mary Agnes GEER. John Ephraim COLBY was born on 5 JAN 1834 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1860 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) SOURCE: Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, 1800-1917. Birth. Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Alice Belinda ALLEN. Spouse: Melvina F. TAYLOR. John Ephraim COLBY and Melvina F. TAYLOR were married on 1 JAN 1868 in Oakland County, Michigan. SOURCE: FHL Number 973981; COLBY, John E. Age: 34 years, Marriage: Melvina F. TAYLOR Age: 25 years, Date: 01 Jan 1868; Recorded in: Oakland, Michigan. John Eustice COLBY was born on 11 OCT 1843 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He appeared in the census on 23 AUG 1850 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Amesbury, Essex County, page 58. Age 7.) He died on 24 MAR 1904 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Timothy COLBY and Susan R. CHASE. John F COLBY was born in 1906 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 10 APR 1930 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John COLBY and Ida F. EAYERS. John F. COLBY was born in 1852 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1870 he was a railroad worker in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 6 OCT 1887 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Augustus G. COLBY and Harriet N. HALL. Spouse: Octavia B. TEAGUE. John F. COLBY and Octavia B. TEAGUE were married on 20 APR 1878 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John F., Age: 26 years; Marriage: Octavia B. TEAGUE, Age: 21 years; Date: 20 Apr 1878; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Belle Franklin COLBY, Stephen B. COLBY. John F. COLBY was born in APR 1935 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died on 29 NOV 2008 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. John F. Colby BRIDGEWATER, MA-- John F. Colby, age 73, of Bridgewater and West Dennis, died at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Nov. 29, 2008. John was the husband of the late Barbara (Kipp) Colby and was a life long Bridgewater resident. He was a son of the late Alice M. (Rainey) and Frederick Colby. Mr. Colby was born in Bridgewater and graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1953. John worked for 27 years for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections as a corrections officer at MCI Cedar Junction, MCI Norfolk and retiring from MCI Bridgewater. Earlier in his life, he worked for Independant Nail in Bridgewater. He was a Marine veteran. John was the father of Kipp W. Colby of Lakeville, Kathleen A. Colby and Anne E. Chuckran of Bridgewater and Chris Colby of Ware. He was the loving companion of Mary E. Jamieson of Bridgewater and was the grandfather of four. At the family's request, all services are private. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA of Southeastern Mass., 244 North Main St., Raynham, MA 02767. Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332 Parents: Fred E. COLBY and Alice M. RAINEY. Spouse: Barbara J. KIPP. John F. COLBY and Barbara J. KIPP were married about 1955 in Massachusetts. John Fitch COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1814 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870.) He died on 26 NOV 1814 at Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Parents: Page COLBY and Mary MORRILL. John Fogg COLBY was born on 27 JAN 1836 in Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1870 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1880 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He died on 31 OCT 1895 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Parents: Edward COLBY and Mary Jane FOGG. Spouse: Emma Matilda HUSTON. John Fogg COLBY and Emma Matilda HUSTON were married on 2 JUN 1868 in Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Number 10819; COLBY, John F.; Marriage: Emma M. HUSTON; Date: 02 Jun 1868; Recorded in: Civil Records for Damariscotta, Lincoln, Maine.) Children were: Willis Huston COLBY, Florence M. COLBY. John Foster COLBY was born on 10 SEP 1856 in South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Patrick Henry COLBY and Elizabeth Merrill TEWKSBURY. Spouse: Henrietta STACEY. John Foster COLBY and Henrietta STACEY were married about 1885. Children were: Elizabeth Eldridge COLBY, Annah May COLBY, Laura Gladys COLBY. John Francis COLBY was born on 4 APR 1841 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in New Hampton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a farm laborer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1860 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He served in the military from JAN 1862 to JUL 1865. Name: John Colby , Residence: Boscawen, New Hampshire Enlistment Date: 20 January 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: New Hampshire Unit Numbers: 2740 2740 1188 1188 1188 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 January 1862 at the age of 20 Enlisted in Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment Rhode Island on 20 January 1862. Transferred Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment Rhode Island on 07 January 1864 Transfered in Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Hampshire on 07 January 1864. Reenlisted in Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Hampshire on 01 February 1864 Mustered out Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Hampshire on 15 July 1864 Promoted to Full Sergeant on 01 July 1865 In 1870 he was a farm laborer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 7 JUL 1870 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1880 he was a farmer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 8 NOV 1892 at Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Osgood COLBY and Levina Flint TANDY. Spouse: Lucy A. CHOATE. John Francis COLBY and Lucy A. CHOATE were married on 3 MAY 1873 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. John Frank COLBY was born in 1825 in Caledonia County, Vermont. Parents: James COLBY and Abigail CHESLEY. Spouse: Esther H. NORTON. John Frank COLBY and Esther H. NORTON were married on 31 AUG 1852 in Plymouth, Ashtabula County, Ohio. John Frank COLBY was born in 1850 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Hiram COLBY and Judith SIMONDS. John Frank COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1859 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 AUG 1870 in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John D. H. COLBY and Catherine P. THURSTON. John Franklin COLBY was born on 27 FEB 1858 in Tennessee. He appeared in the census on 12 JUL 1860 in Bridgeport, Nevada County, California. (living at home with mother. Listed as Frank.) He died in MAR 1861 at California. Parents: Jeremiah Smith COLBY and Mary Adelaid BALDWIN. John Franklin COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1858 in Warren County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Adams, Hamilton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Adams, Hamilton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. He died on 4 MAR 1923 at Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California. He was buried in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. Parents: John Wesley COLBY and Electa GREEN. Spouse: Rachel Adeline MCKINSTERY. John Franklin COLBY and Rachel Adeline MCKINSTERY were married on 10 OCT 1891. Children were: Alonzo Clark COLBY, Fred COLBY, Florence COLBY. John Franklin COLBY was born on 8 AUG 1878 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis "Frank" COLBY and Mary A. FERRY. John Frederick COLBY was born on 1 DEC 1816 in Danville, Caledonia 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 1850 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John F. Colby 33 M 2200 VT Maria Colby 27 F VT Sarah J. Colby 9 F VT Hiram Colby 8 M VT Susan Colby 6 F VT Fred Colby 5 M VT John Q. Colby 4 M VT Chas. Colby 2 M VT Powers Colby 1 M VT Betsey Higgins 16 F VT REMARK: Betsey probably a younger sister of Maria's. ================================================ He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 16 JUL 1870 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Census Place: Danville, Caledonia, Vermont Source: FHL Film 1255342 National Archives Film T9-1342 Page 52D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John F. COLBY Self M M W 63 VT Occ: Basket Maker Fa: VT Mo: VT =============================================================== He died on 26 AUG 1893 at Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont. Parents: Page COLBY and Mary MORRILL. Spouse: Mariah S. HIGGINS. John Frederick COLBY and Mariah S. HIGGINS were married on 13 MAR 1839 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Children were: Sara Jane COLBY, Andrew M. COLBY, Hiram COLBY, Susan B. COLBY, Frederick Heauland COLBY, John Quincy COLBY, Charles COLBY, Oliver Bowers COLBY, Edwin Edward COLBY, Jack COLBY.  John Freeman
COLBY Esq. was born on 3 MAR 1834 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire. (SOURCE: Colby Family Bible record.) He appeared in the
census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Census Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254558 National Archives Film T9-0558 Page 161C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John F. COLBY Self M M W 46 NH Occ: Lawyer Fa: NH Mo: NH Ellen R. COLBY Wife F M W 50 NH Occ: Keeps House Fa: MA Mo: NH John H. COLBY Son M S W 18 MA Fa: NH Mo: NH Arthur S. COLBY Son M S W 11 MA Fa: NH Mo: NH Annie MC FARLAND Other F S W 24 CAN Occ: Servant Fa: CAN Mo: CAN ========================================================= He died on 7 JUN 1890 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) Also listed in Hillsbourough, NH annual report ending March 1, 1891. (2) Colby Family Bible record.) He was a lawyer in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Mont Vernon, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire John Freeman Colby was born on his father's farm in that part of Society Land which became a part of the town of Bennington on its incorporation in 1842. His early opportunities for education were few and small, but he had a strong thirst for knowledge, which is father encouraged. His father dying, he was thrown upon his own resources. By industry and economy, he saved money enough to secure two terms of schooling, and at the age of seventeen taught his first school. He fitted for college at Mount Vernon and Reed's Ferry, and as a private pupil of the late Hon. George Stevens, of Lowell, Mass., and entered Dartmouth in 1855. He took the broad; liberal college course of that time; he taught school every winter; he learned books as librarian for three years in one of the college libraries. He commanded the confidence of officers and students alike, and at his graduation, in 1859, was assured that in the judgment of the Faculty his progress during the four years had been relatively greater than that of any other man in the entire class of seventy. A place was waiting for him, and he became principal of the Stetson High School, Randolph, Mass. Distinction and promotion were open to him as a teacher, and tempting business offers were urged upon him. But he had devoted himself to the legal profession, and accordingly, in 1864, he moved to Boston, and entered the offices of Hon. Ambrose A Ranney and Nathan Morse, Esq. In December, 1865, after less than two years of study, on examination he was admitted to the Suffolk Bar, and has continued in general practice, almost without interruption, to the present time, acquiring a valuable clientage, and the reputation of a sound lawyer, a conscientious and faithful attorney, and a able advocate, with a lofty conception of the dignity of the profession and an enthusiasm for it which never fails. For the most part Mr. Colby has resisted political preferment, but he occupied a seat in the common council of the city of Boston in 1878-79, serving on the judiciary and other important committees, and in 1886 he was elected representative to the Massachusetts legislature for the eighteenth Suffolk district. He was made House chairman of the joint committee on harbors and public lands, and a member of the joint committee on parishes and religious societies. Mr. Colby's religious convictions matured while he was a student at the Merrimack Normal Institute, Reed's Ferry, and he joined the Congregational church at Mount Vernon in 1854, since which time he has been actively engaged in Christian work. When he moved to Boston, he connected himself first with the Mount Vernon church, under the ministry successively of Rev. E. N. Kirk, D.D., and Rev. S. E. Herrick, D.D., where he became prominent in all the affairs of the parish, being a teacher and superintendent in the Sunday school, clerk and treasurer of the church, a member of the examining committee, and treasurer of the society. The office of Deacon, to which he was elected, he declined. Since 1884 he has been connected with the Union church, Rev. R. R. Meredith, D.D., pastor. He is also an officer of the Congregational club, and active in several benevolent organizations. Devoting himself with great ardor to his profession, Mr. Colby has avoided business responsibilities for the most part, but he served as receiver of the Mechanics' Bank after its failure in 1877, and has been for several years one of the trustees of the North End Savings Bank. He also combines business with pleasure in the management of the farm connected with his attractive summer home in Mount Vernon, New Hampshire. Mr. Colby's family life has been singularly happy. He married Miss Ruthey Ellen Cloutman, of Mount Vernon, on the 24th of January, 1861. Three children have been born to them: John Henry, born at Randolph, Mass., Jan. 13, 1862; graduated at Dartmouth College, 1885; student of law in his father's office, and in the Law school of Boston University. Charles Dane, born at Mount Vernon, June 30, 1865; died Sept 2, 1865. Arthur Stevens, born in Boston, March 24, 1869; scholar in the English high school, Boston. Since 1869 the family residence in Boston has been at No. 1 Wellington Street, a home always open in generous hospitality to friends old and new. Thus it will be seen that Mr. Colby is the product of the best New England forces. There is the strength of the hills in his convictions, his integrity, his indomitable will. Industry and method have been the watchwords of his success, --an industry which fills every hour with some serious endeavor towards some worthy end, --a method which reduces to symmetry and order what would otherwise be fragmentary and confusing. Around his life have gathered choice friendships with strong and cultivated minds, and the fruits of a well-ordered intellectual and spiritual manhood. In the full energy of his matured powers he is still making history for himself and for his generation. (Sketch prepared by Rev. Cecil F. P. Bancroft, Ph.D., of Andover, Mass.) BOOK 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 COLBY and Mary H. HOLT. Spouse: Ruthey Ellen CLOUTMAN. John Freeman COLBY Esq. and Ruthey Ellen CLOUTMAN were married on 24 JAN 1861 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John F., Marriage: Ellen R. CLOUTMAN, Date: 24 Jan 1861; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: John Henry COLBY, Charles Dane COLBY, Arthur Stevens COLBY. John Freeman COLBY was born on 3 APR 1837 in Charleston, Orleans 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 on 2 OCT 1850 in Charleston, Orleans County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUL 1860 in Charleston, Orleans County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Enoch COLBY and Cynthia COLBY. Spouse: Mary A. LOVELAND. John Freeman COLBY and Mary A. LOVELAND were married on 5 JUN 1860 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont. (SOURCE: North Star Newspaper, 1860-1864 Marriage Notices, Danville, VT.) John G. COLBY was born on 29 JUL 1821 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 30 SEP 1846 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was buried in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was a shoemaker. SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts. Amesbury & Salisbury; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: James COLBY and Nancy RAND. Spouse: Laura Ann Demeritt DOW. John G. COLBY and Laura Ann Demeritt DOW were married on 9 JUL 1841 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCES: FHL Number 890246, 890245; COLBY, John G., Marriage: Laura A. D. DOW Date: 09 Jul 1841; Recorded in: Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts.) Children were: John G. COLBY, Francis B. COLBY, Sarah Hellen COLBY. John G. COLBY was born on 22 OCT 1836 in Stewartstown, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 2 OCT 1848 at Stewartstown, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Nathan COLBY and Abiah Gile FLANDERS. John G. COLBY was born in 1841 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with step-father and mother) He served in the military from NOV 1863 to MAR 1864. Name: John G Colby , Residence: Salisbury, Massachusetts Occupation: Shoemaker Enlistment Date: 18 November 1863 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Massachusetts Unit Numbers: 881 881 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 18 November 1863 at the age of 21 Enlisted in Company M, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 24 December 1863. Died of disease Company M, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 04 March 1864 in Norfolk, VA He died disease on 4 MAR 1864 at Norfolk, Virginia. Parents: John G. COLBY and Laura Ann Demeritt DOW. Spouse: Maria J. (COLBY). John G. COLBY and Maria J. (COLBY) were married about 1862. John G. COLBY was born in 1843 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: James B. COLBY and Hannah B. EMERSON. Spouse: Emma W. RAND. John G. COLBY and Emma W. RAND were married on 3 MAR 1866 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John G., Age: 23 years; Marriage: Emma W. RAND, Age: 22 years; Date: 03 Mar 1866; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) John Gilman COLBY was born on 24 FEB 1807 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He was christened/baptized on 5 JUL 1807 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) Parents: James Bryant COLBY and Susanna STORY. John Gilman COLBY was born on 21 NOV 1821 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 4 AUG 1841 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 SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Capt. Moses COLBY and Elsie ABBOTT. John Greenough COLBY was born on 31 OCT 1893 in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Walter Lincoln COLBY and Susan M. RILEY. John H. COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1818 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) In 1850 he was a Shoemaker in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 27 AUG 1850 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (indexed as John H. Colley.) He appeared in the census on 10 AUG 1870 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett.) Parents: Ensign COLBY and Sylvia FALLIS. Spouse: Emiline D. HADLEY. John H. COLBY and Emiline D. HADLEY were married on 2 SEP 1838 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John H., Marriage: Emaline D. HADLEY, Date: 02 Sep 1838; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: George E. COLBY, Harvey Milton COLBY, Sidney Leroy COLBY, Horace E. COLBY. John H. COLBY was born in 1832 in Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. He served in the military from 15 MAY 1861 to 19 MAR 1863 in Civil War. Name: John H Colby , Residence: Weston, Vermont Enlistment Date: 15 May 1861 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Vermont Unit Numbers: 3030 3030 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 May 1861 Enlisted in Company I, 2nd Infantry Regiment Vermont on 20 June 1861. Received a disability discharge Company I, 2nd Infantry Regiment Vermont on 19 March 1863. He died on 3 APR 1863 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Parents: Archibald McClary COLBY and Mary WYMAN. Spouse: Amanda Melvina P. FASSETT. John H. COLBY and Amanda Melvina P. FASSETT were married on 23 NOV 1854 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont. Children were: Leroy S. COLBY, Edward Ferin COLBY, Amanda E. COLBY.  John H. COLBY
was born on 27 MAR 1835 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He
appeared in the census on 17 OCT 1850 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York.
(living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a Lawyer in Troy, Rensselaer
County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Troy, Rensselaer
County, New York. In 1870 he was a Lawyer in Troy, Rensselaer County,
New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Troy, Rensselaer County,
New York. In 1880 he was a Lawyer in Troy, Rensselaer County, New
York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Troy, Rensselaer County,
New York. He died on 4 JUN 1886 at Troy, Rensselaer County, New York.
New York Times Jan. 5, 1886 Colby. --- On Monday, Jan. 4, John H. Colby. Funeral from his late residence. 97 4th-st., Troy, N. Y., on Wednesday, 6th inst., at 2 P.M. JOHN H. COLBY. The parents of John H. Colby came to the city of Troy from the counties of Grafton and Sullivan, in the State of New Hampshire. Their ancestors were among the early settlers of the Granite State. His grandfathers, upon both the paternal and maternal side, were engaged in the Revolutionary struggle of the American colonies for independence, one participating at the battle of Bennington and the other upon the field of Saratoga. His father's name was Caleb K. Colby, and his mother's was Abigail Howe. Mr. Colby was born at Troy, March 27, 1835. and received his education at the common schools of the city and at the private academy of the Rev. John Smith, AM., who was a graduate of one of the Scottish universities. Upon leaving school he entered the law-office of Olin & Geer, at Troy, the senior member of the firm being the Hon. Abram B. Olin, who was, until quite recently, one of the judges of the District Court of the District of Columbia. Upon his admission to the bar, Mr. Colby became a member of the legal firm of Olin. Geer & Colby, and continued therein until the election of Mr. Olin as a member of Congress, since which time he has practiced law without any partner. He is the author of Colby's Criminal Law and Practice," a publication well known to the legal profession both within and without the State, and has also published a commentary upon the law and practice governing the disposition of surplus funds arising upon sales of land under mortgage foreclosures. Politically he has always been an uncompromising Democrat and an active member of the party, having been several times chosen a delegate to State conventions, and having been a member of the Democratic State Committee. he was a delegate from the State of New York to the Democratic National Convention held at Baltimore, Md., which nominated Horace Greeley for President, and was also a member of the Electoral College of the State of New York. in 1868 which cast its vote for Horatio Seymour for President. He has been a member of the board of education of the city of Troy; was appointed city attorney of Troy by its common council, and at the age of twenty-six years was elected district attorney of Rensselaer County. While district attorney he was one of the most prompt, efficient, and fearless public prosecutors that ever served the people of his county. He was an active member of the citizens' committee which in 1870 framed the new city charter, and one of the special committee selected to secure its adoption by the Legislature. While city attorney, and acting under the direction of the common council, he compiled the statute laws and municipal ordinances relating to the city of Troy, which were published by the city in a printed volume of seven hundred pages. From the time of his admission to the bar he has been actively engaged in the practice of the law in his native city. and is well and favorably known as a safe and prudent counselor - one of untiring zeal in his fidelity to his clients. Although leading the life of a busy advocate, coupled with the discharge of the duties of public offices, he has found rime to become largely identified with the purchase and sale of real estate in the cities of Albany and Troy. He is a man of uncommon energy, industry, and perseverance, he is a married man - the name of his wife was Ellen Desmond - and he has two children, named John D. and Mary J. His religious proclivities are of the Universalist persuasion. SOURCE: History of Rensselaer Co., New York by Nathaniel Bartlett Sylvester, published in 1880. Parents: Caleb K. COLBY and Abigail HOWE. Spouse: Ellen DESMOND. John H. COLBY and Ellen DESMOND were married about 1858. Children were: Mary J. COLBY, John D. COLBY. John H. COLBY was born on 4 AUG 1837 in Piasa, Macoupin County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 31 OCT 1850 in Macoupin County, Illinois. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 3 AUG 1860 in Montgomery County, Illinois. (living with brother George and his family.) He died on 9 NOV 1863 at Piasa, Macoupin County, Illinois. He has Ancestral File Number 3RWG-H0. Parents: Oliver COLBY and Sophronia HOWLETT. John H. COLBY was born about 1842. Parents: Charles Smith COLBY and Lucy (COLBY). Spouse: Rhoda Ann GLIDDEN. John H. COLBY and Rhoda Ann GLIDDEN were married on 15 DEC 1861 in Jefferson, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Lucretia Ann COLBY, Levi A. COLBY. John H. COLBY was born on 4 JUL 1852 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel Stanford COLBY and Betsey E. HILL. Spouse: Celia M. CHASE. John H. COLBY and Celia M. CHASE were married about 1875. John H. COLBY was born about 1855. He died on 12 FEB 1858. He was buried in the Leland Cemetery at Northfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan Parents: Joshua COLBY and Julia A. (COLBY). John H. COLBY was born on 8 SEP 1858 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1860 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1870 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1880 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1880 he was a farm laborer in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Parents: George B. COLBY and Mary CURRY. Spouse: Ella M. (Phillips) SMALL. John H. COLBY and Ella M. (Phillips) SMALL were married on 23 JUL 1902 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Spouse: Georgianna (Heath) BEAHAN. John H. COLBY and Georgianna (Heath) BEAHAN were married on 21 MAY 1908 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Children were: Alton G. COLBY, Gladys COLBY, Jennie COLBY, John H. COLBY Jr..
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