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H. COLBY was born in 1879 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
(living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1920 in
Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with
mother.) 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: Moses Norris COLBY and Lucy
P. POOR. John H. COLBY was born in 1905 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 27 JAN 1920 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: William H. COLBY and Anna C. BROOKS. John H. COLBY Jr. was born in 1917 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John H. COLBY and Georgianna (Heath) BEAHAN. John Haynes COLBY was born on 30 MAY 1828 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: George C. COLBY and Direxia P. HAYNES. John Henry COLBY was born on 4 DEC 1836 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 10 JUL 1860 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 24 JUN 1870 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 7 MAY 1911 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Jacob Douglas COLBY and Elizabeth CONDON. Spouse: Azema STOCKBRIDGE. John Henry COLBY and Azema STOCKBRIDGE were married on 7 JUN 1868 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Edith Ella COLBY, Lillian Gertrude COLBY, Florence L. COLBY, Henry Sylvester COLBY. Spouse: Rose May MELONSON. John Henry COLBY and Rose May MELONSON were married on 20 JAN 1879 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910. Previously married to a Mr. Calder.) Children were: Lillian E. COLBY, Rinaldo Anastas Lester COLBY, Lawrence Regnald COLBY. John Henry COLBY was born on 1 JUL 1841 in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents: John COLBY and Sarah Ayers NORRIS. John Henry COLBY was born on 2 OCT 1842 in Greenfield, Greene County, Illinois. He died in 1847. Parents: Isaac Farres COLBY and Margaret BISCOE. John Henry COLBY was born on 23 MAR 1847 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1870 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1880 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He was a wheelwright. They first lived, next lived North Sanbornton two years; was burned out in Meredith, 1875; removed to Franklin. (BOOK 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: Alexander Lucrates COLBY and Almira Ames TALLANT. Spouse: Lizzie Maria HUSE. John Henry COLBY and Lizzie Maria HUSE were married on 10 JUN 1865 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John H. Age: 21 years; Marriage: Lizzie L. HUSE Age: 17 years; Date: 10 Jun 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Nora Bell COLBY, Myrtie May COLBY, Leon Bert COLBY.  John Henry
COLBY was born on 13 JAN 1862 in Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
(living with father) He died on 11 SEP 1909. (SOURCE: Colby Family
Bible record.) He was buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Mont Vernon, Hillsborough
County, New Hampshire B.S., Dartmouth, 1885; L.L.B., Boston University
Law School, admitted to the bar, 1889, began practice with his father and continued
until the death of his father in 1890. Member of the firm of Colby and Bayley,
after 1892. Member Boston Common Council, 1893-1895. Board of Alderman, 1897-1899.
Member Massachusetts legislature, 1900. Clerk and trustee of the North End
Savings Bank, director Boston City Missionary Society.
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 Freeman COLBY Esq. and Ruthey Ellen CLOUTMAN. Spouse: Annie Everts CORNELIUS. John Henry COLBY and Annie Everts CORNELIUS were married on 8 OCT 1891 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Children were: John Noyes COLBY. John Henry COLBY was born on 29 MAR 1869 in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents: Alpheus Edward COLBY and Clara A. SINCLAIR.  John Henry
COLBY was born on 4 APR 1885 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah.
He appeared in the census in 1920 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah.
Census Place: Siguard, Sevier, Utah Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John H. COLBY Self M M W 34 UT Occ: Farmer Fa: UT Mo: UT Bertha L. COLBY Wife F M W 33 UT Occ: Keeps House Fa: Eng. Mo: Eng. Matilda COLBY Dau F S W 12 UT Fa: UT Mo: UT Zelda COLBY Dau F S W 10 UT Fa: UT Mo: UT J. Henry COLBY Son M S W 9 UT Fa: UT Mo: UT Orran COLBY Son M S W 5 UT Fa: UT Mo: UT Boyd COLBY Son M S W 3 9/12 UT Fa: UT Mo: UT Melba COLBY Dau F S W 4/12 UT Fa: UT Mo: UT ============================================================ He died on 22 FEB 1922 at Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. He was buried on 25 FEB 1922 in the Sigurd Cemetery at Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah He has Ancestral File Number 1H03-FP. Parents: Isaac Ransford COLBY and Mary Elizabeth HOOPES. Spouse: Matilda Francis MARMON. John Henry COLBY and Matilda Francis MARMON were married on 22 NOV 1905. Spouse: Bertha Maria LAZENBY. John Henry COLBY and Bertha Maria LAZENBY were married on 23 JAN 1907 in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah. Children were: Bertha Matilda COLBY, Zelda Elizabeth COLBY, Henry J. COLBY, Orrin Tether COLBY, Boyd Hoops COLBY, Melba COLBY. John Henry COLBY was born on 5 OCT 1901 in Clarksburg, Yolo County, California. He died on 26 AUG 1933 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. He was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California Parents: Walter Baldwin COLBY and Anna Belle BERKENKAMP. John Henry COLBY was born on 14 OCT 1925 in Tampico, Whiteside County, Illinois. Parents: Henry Hastings COLBY and Ida Christine MILLER. Spouse: Evelyn M. BARNHART. John Henry COLBY and Evelyn M. BARNHART were married on 2 JUN 1946 in Buck Creek, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Spouse: Frances Gretchen NOONAN. John Henry COLBY and Frances Gretchen NOONAN were married on 18 APR 1975 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. John Herbert COLBY was born on 8 MAY 1908 in Vermont. He died on 7 AUG 1990. Parents: Herbert Reardon COLBY and Catherine A. DOWNS. John Howe COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1830 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 SEP 1850 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a Clerk in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 3 JUL 1860 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 JUN 1870 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In 1870 he was a Clerk at City Hall in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 10 NOV 1905 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was buried in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Parents: Johnson COLBY and Elizabeth HOWE. John I. COLBY was born in 1825 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Iosco, Livingston County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Iosco, Livingston County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Iosco, Livingston County, Michigan. Parents: Merrill COLBY and Esther CONKEL. Spouse: Elizabeth BARRY. John I. COLBY and Elizabeth BARRY were married about 1859 in Michigan. Children were: Esther COLBY, Ivar M. COLBY, Merrill COLBY. John I. COLBY was born on 25 DEC 1871 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 7 OCT 1947 at Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel M. COLBY and Eliza Ann (Hall) SNOW. John I. COLBY was born on 3 MAY 1890 in Algoma, Kent County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Algoma, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Algoma, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 APR 1930 in Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan. Parents: Ivar M. COLBY and Eva Mae BRADFORD. Spouse: Ellen GAGE. John I. COLBY and Ellen GAGE were married about 1918. Children were: Dorothy E. COLBY, Wilfred I. "Bill" COLBY, Raymond J. COLBY, Lyle A. COLBY, Mary E. COLBY, Marvin COLBY. John J. COLBY was born in 1835 in Kittery, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father.) Parents: Charles COLBY and Margary SPINNEY. John J. COLBY was born in 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 19 APR 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George Mason COLBY and Clementina L. DEVINE. John Kendrick COLBY was born on 2 JUN 1792 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Obadiah COLBY and Sally HOYT. John Kingsbury COLBY was born on 19 OCT 1896 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Frank Henry COLBY and Martha KINGSBURY. John L. COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1812 in Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Listed as John S. Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Colby 37 M Farmer $400 NH Orpha Colby 38 F NH Samuel 12 M NH Y Melinda 10 F NH Y Helen P. 4 F NH Y George P. 2 M NH Nancy E. 5/12 F NH ================================================== He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 308A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John L. COLBY Self M M W 67 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH Orpah COLBY Wife F M W 68 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: MASS Mo: MASS James B. COLBY Son M M W 23 NH Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH Abbie J. COLBY DauL F M W 24 NH Occ: House Wife Fa: NH Mo: NH Etta B. COLBY Dau F S W 3 NH Fa: NH Mo: NH Flora L. COLBY Dau F S W 1 NH Fa: NH Mo: NH =========================================================== He died on 31 JUL 1886 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was a farmer. He was also known as John S. Colby. He was buried in the Blossom Hill Cemetery at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Priscilla HOGG. Spouse: Orpha METCALF. John L. COLBY and Orpha METCALF were married about 1834. Children were: Robert G. COLBY, Samuel A. COLBY, Belinda D. COLBY, Matilda A. COLBY, Helen P. COLBY, George P. COLBY, Nancy E. COLBY, James Buchanan COLBY. John L. COLBY was born in 1813/14 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died before 1870 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Dorothy JACKSON. Spouse: Caroline M. RICHARDSON. John L. COLBY and Caroline M. RICHARDSON were married about 1835. Children were: Eben R. COLBY, John L. COLBY, Daniel J. COLBY, George W. COLBY, Mary A. COLBY. John L. COLBY was born about 1821. He died on 20 FEB 1843 at Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont. He was buried in the Gore Cemetery at Morgan, Orleans County, Vermont Parents: William COLBY and Mary LITTLE. John L. COLBY was born in 1834 in Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Thorndike, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Clifton, Penobscot County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Montville, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Burnham, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. (living with daughter Ora and family.) Spouse: Fanny E. SAWYER. John L. COLBY and Fanny E. SAWYER were married on 11 FEB 1857 in Knox, Waldo County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0011041; Town and vital records, 1812-1892 Knox (Maine). Town Clerk.) Children were: Rachel COLBY, Isaac COLBY, Cora COLBY, John Leslie COLBY, Ora COLBY, Evy COLBY, Frank COLBY, Charlie COLBY, Weston COLBY. John L. COLBY was born on 22 AUG 1839 in Madison, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (calculated from age given at time of death.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1880 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 3 JAN 1909 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Linwood Cemetery at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: John L. COLBY and Caroline M. RICHARDSON. Spouse: Annie E. COLLINS. John L. COLBY and Annie E. COLLINS were married on 27 NOV 1862 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: William Henry COLBY, Fred Orin COLBY. Spouse: Alice M. BARTLETT. John L. COLBY and Alice M. BARTLETT were married on 6 DEC 1902 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) John L. COLBY was born in SEP 1844 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 1 OCT 1850 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUL 1860 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Timothy COLBY and Pantheme Ann LAWRENCE. John L. COLBY was born in 1853 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1870 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Capt. William Thomas COLBY and Mary Jane CURRIER. John L. COLBY was born on 27 DEC 1861 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) He died on 29 NOV 1928 at Corfu, Genesee County, New York. BOOK 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: Levi Henry COLBY and Elizabeth LINCOLN. Spouse: Anna SCHUARTZ. John L. COLBY and Anna SCHUARTZ were married about 1883. They were divorced about 1890. Children were: Claire COLBY. Spouse: Minnie M. BEZONA. John L. COLBY and Minnie M. BEZONA were married about 1893. John L. COLBY (twin) was born on 19 FEB 1917 in Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Kingston, Green Lake County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 1 SEP 2006 at Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. DELAFIELD, WI John L. Colby Feb. 19, 1917 - Sept. 1, 2006 John L. Colby, 89, formerly of Eagle, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at Virginia Health & Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha. He was born Feb. 19, 1917, in the town of Easton, the son of George and Louise Colby. He was a retired farmer and road construction worker, and veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II as part of the 360th Air Service Squadron. He is survived by his wife, Ingebor (nee Tveit), whom he married on May 10, 1952, in Deforest. He is further survived by his sons, Richard (Terrie) Colby of Delafield and Lloyd (Beverly) Colby of Mukwonago; five grandchildren, Nicole, Michelle, Matthew (fiancee Nicole Nelson), Katrina and Trisha; sisters, LouAnn (Robert) Schaetzka of Oxford and Eva McChesney of Oxford; brother, Edwin Colby of Nekoosa; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Mealy’s Funeral Home, 103 Eagle St., Eagle. Burial with military honors will be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Arlington Park Cemetery in Greenfield. Mealy’s Funeral Home in Eagle, 594-2442, is serving the family. Parents: George Daniel COLBY and Louisa F. ENGNATH. John Ladd COLBY M.D. was born on 16 MAY 1820 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Manchester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Manchester, Essex County, page 349. Age 30.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1870 in New York City, New York County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in New York City, New York County, New York. Census Place: New York, New York, New York Source: FHL Film 1254899 National Archives Film T9-0899 Page 38A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John L. COLBY Self M M W 60 NH Occ: Physician Fa: NH Mo: NH Mary A. COLBY Wife F M W 52 MA Occ: Keeping House Fa: SCOT Mo: SCOT Albert L. COLBY Son M S W 19 NY Occ: Student At College Fa: NH Mo: MA Hellen L. COLBY Dau F S W 17 NY Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: MA Lizzi ELDER Other F S W 20 IRE Occ: Domestic Servant Fa: IRE Mo: IRE ========================================================= He died on 4 FEB 1885 at New York City, New York County, New York. He has Ancestral File Number 12Q1-F3F. Said to have died in Harlem. Practicd medicine in the Harlem section of New York City. The History of Hollis, Samuel Worcester, 1879:325; "Dr. John L. Colby settled in Hollis as a physician in 1847, soon after the decease of Dr. Cooper, and in 1848 he was a member of the School Committee in Hollis. In 1850 he removed from Hollis to Manchester, Mass., and about two years afterwards to Harlem, NY, where he is still supposed to reside." John L. Colby graduated In 1846 from the University of the City of New York. He at once began the practice of medicine, first in Hollis, N.H. then Manchester MA. On June 30, 1847 a year after he graduated, he married Mary Ann Stuart Tannatt, in Peekskill, She was born in Boston, March 2, 1828 and was still living at the time of this book. John L. went to New York City in the fall of 1852 and settled in Harlem. During the cholera panic the following year he went largely among the poor, endangering his own life by his efforts to save his patients by constant attention at the critical stage of the disease. He established an extensive practice in theupper part of the city, was for many years head physician of the House of Refuge on Randall's Island, and at his death, which occured on February 4, 1885 he was the oldest practising physician in Harlam. Children; Emma M. b. April 16, 1849 in Manchester MA. - Nettie S. b June 7, 1857 - Albert Ladd b. July 13, 1860 - Helen S. b. October 16, 1862 in New York City. Parents: Jonathan COLBY and Hannah LADD. Spouse: Mary Ann Stuart TANNATT. John Ladd COLBY M.D. and Mary Ann Stuart TANNATT were married on 30 JUN 1847. Children were: Emma Mary COLBY, Nettie S. COLBY, Albert Ladd COLBY, Helen Stuart COLBY. John Lafayette COLBY was born on 11 APR 1824 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 19 MAY 1864. Parents: John COLBY and Elizabeth WYMAN.  John Lang
COLBY was born on 5 MAY 1818 in New Hampshire. In 1850 he was
a butcher in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared
in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
In 1860 he was a butcher in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
In 1870 he was a Physician in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
In 1880 he was a farmer in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He died on 10 FEB 1888 at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He was buried in the Franklin Cemetery at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Parents: John COLBY and Nancy WHITCHER.Spouse: Nancy Bowers INGALLS. John Lang COLBY and Nancy Bowers INGALLS were married on 10 JAN 1839 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Georgia Anna COLBY, Charles Gilman COLBY, Nancy B. COLBY. Spouse: Mary G. PRESCOTT. John Lang COLBY and Mary G. PRESCOTT were married on 15 DEC 1845 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Emma G. COLBY, James Madison G. COLBY. John Langdon COLBY was born on 18 MAR 1806 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) DOB listed as 18 Mar 1816.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John L. Colby 44 M Farmer $2,000 NH Sara C. 46 F NH Ateline J 15 F NH Y Lydia H. 10 F NH Y Nancy M. 5 F NH Y Amos Peterson 12 M NH Y (Not sure of Amos's surname.) =================================================== He died on 23 SEP 1858 at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Colby Cemetery at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire According to the 1850 U.S. Census of Henniker, taken on August 6th, of that year, John L. Colby's occupation was listed as "Farmer", value of real estate: $2,000. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Eliphalet COLBY and Lydia W. HEATH. Spouse: Sarah COLBY. John Langdon COLBY and Sarah COLBY were married on 6 NOV 1829 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John L., Marriage: Sarah COLBY, Date: 06 Nov 1829; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Lydia Heath COLBY, Aterline J. COLBY, Lydia Heath COLBY, Nancy Mehitable COLBY, Caroline COLBY. John Langdon COLBY was born on 9 SEP 1825 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Abraham COLBY Esq. and Mary Ann MARCH. John Lee COLBY was born on 12 APR 1817 in Manchester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Manchester.) Parents: Col. David COLBY and Rachel LEE. John Leland COLBY was born on 15 AUG 1835 in Aurora, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 20 OCT 1857 in Houston County, Minnesota. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 JUL 1860 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUL 1870 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. In 1900 he was a farmer in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Birch Bay Pct., Whatcom County, Washington. (living with son Charles H. Colby and family.) He died on 21 JUN 1919 at Whatcom County, Washington. He was buried in the Enterprise Cemetery at Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington SOURCES: (1) 1860 Minnesota Census. Yucatan, Houston County, page 107. Age 23; (2) 1870 Minnesota Census. Yucatan, Houston County, page 10. Age 34. Parents: John COLBY and Relief ADAMS. Spouse: Deborah Jane LORR. John Leland COLBY and Deborah Jane LORR were married on 27 APR 1861 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1316804; COLBY, John, Marriage: Deborah TORR, Date: 27 Apr 1861; Recorded in: Fillmore, Minnesota.) Children were: Peter COLBY, Mirah COLBY, Charles H. COLBY, Mary COLBY, Emma COLBY, Julia COLBY, Susan COLBY. John Leon COLBY was born on 17 JUL 1879 in Barnet, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Barnet, Caledonia County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 29 JUN 1900 in Barnet, Caledonia County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died about 1921 at Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: Frederick Heauland COLBY and Rosanna J. GILFILLAN. Spouse: Maude Abigail HOSFORD. John Leon COLBY and Maude Abigail HOSFORD were married on 9 APR 1902 in New Hampshire. Children were: Madine Hosford COLBY, Alta Jennie COLBY, Flavia Jean COLBY, Charles Hosford COLBY, Delphine Rose COLBY. John Leonard COLBY was born date unknown. Parents: Charles COLBY and Mrs Charles COLBY. John Leslie COLBY was born in FEB 1865 in Burnham, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Montville, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Burnham, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. Parents: John L. COLBY and Fanny E. SAWYER. Spouse: Addie R. HUZZY. John Leslie COLBY and Addie R. HUZZY were married about 1889. Children were: Winfield Vivian COLBY, Ola Fannie COLBY. John Leslie COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1887 in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. Parents: Rodolphus Zelotus COLBY and Miriam STOVER. John Lewando COLBY was born on 22 SEP 1851 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1870 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John COLBY and Mary CHENEY. Spouse: Isabel M. KENDRICK. John Lewando COLBY and Isabel M. KENDRICK were married on 31 MAR 1873 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Eva M. COLBY. John Lewis COLBY was born on 1 JAN 1860 in Missouri. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1880 he was a brick moulder in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Brighton, Arapahoe County, Colorado. Parents: Newell COLBY and Cynthia Wood TICKNOR. Spouse: Huldah A. MOON. John Lewis COLBY and Huldah A. MOON were married on 14 JAN 1891 in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Children were: Leslie Merrill COLBY, Mabel COLBY, Jessia COLBY, Lewis COLBY. John Lewis COLBY was born on 27 AUG 1862 in Storey, Dane County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 11 AUG 1870 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. He died on 20 MAY 1950 at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. John Lewis Colby is as yet a comparatively young man, but he has achieved a degree of success in his undertakings that is usually only attained by men after years of strenuous endeavor. Mr. Colby was born in the town of Oregon, Dane County, on August 27, 1862, and he is the eldest son of Romanzo H. Colby. Our subject received his education in the district schools of Oregon and at Evansville, and remained with his father upon the farm until he had attained to his legal majority. He then worked one of his father's farms during the summer and officiated as a school teacher in the winter. At the age of twenty-two he purchased eighty acres of land where the Story post office now stands, and he owned and managed this farm until 1904, teaching school also twelve winters in succession, at Mt. Horeb two years and in the town of Verona one term, the remainder of his pedagogic work being in his native town of Oregon. On March 1, 1896, he purchased purchased the general store business of N. E. Lamb, with post office in connection, at Story, and continued that business for nine years, when he sold out and removed his family to Wingra Park in order that his children might have a superior educational advantages there afforded. In 1903 he purchased one hundred and twenty-seven and one-half acres of land, in Oregon, lying just across the road from the home of his father, and he still owns the place, although not personally engaged in its cultivation. He purchased the general mercantile establishment at Wingra Park in April, 1906, and is catering to the trade of that vicinity in a way that is satisfactory to his many patrons and remunerative to himself. Mr. Colby was married, November 12, 1891, and the maiden name of his wife, was Elona Burd, who was born in the town of Verona, March 11, 1864. She is one of nine children born to William R. and Eliza A. (Mutchler) Burd, highly esteemed residents of Verona. The names of the Children in the Burd family, with other facts concerning them. are thus given: Maggie married W. W. Morse and resides in Baraboo, Wis.; Gertrude is deceased; Lucella married Willis Morse and resides in Madison; Emma is deceased; Elona is the wife of the subject of this review; Hattie married Robert I. Harvey and resides in Chicago; Sarah married O. W. Donkie and resides in Black Earth, Wis.; Leslie O. resides in Belleville; and Clinton B. married Frankie Case and resides in Brooklyn. To Mr. and Mrs. Colby there have been born three children: Grace, Helen Maud, and Harold Leslie. In political affairs Mr. Colby maintains an independent attitude, giving his support to men and measures as they meet the approval of his enlightened judgment, regardless of the party emblem they may bear. The confidence of the public is his integrity and ability has been attested on several occasions. He had charge of the Story post office in the town of Oregon eight years, until it was abolished by the location of the rural route, and he filled the responsible position of justice of the peace for the same length of time. He was also secretary and treasurer of the Story Creamery Company for several years. His religious faith is that which is taught by the Methodist church, and in this as in other matters he gives a hearty and unselfish support. (BOOK SOURCE: "History of Dane County - Genealogical and Biographical." published in 1906 by the Western Historical Association, Madison, WI.) Parents: Romanzo H. COLBY (twin) and Lousia FAULKES. Spouse: Elona BURD. John Lewis COLBY and Elona BURD were married on 12 NOV 1891 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. Children were: Grace COLBY, Helen COLBY.  John Lewis
COLBY was born on 22 MAY 1889 in Michigan. He appeared in the
census on 22 JUN 1900 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. (living
at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JAN 1920 in
Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on
15 APR 1930 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. Parents: Rothwell Barker COLBY and Birdella
Amelia BACKUS.Spouse: Zaida "Minnie" WASHBURN. John Lewis COLBY and Zaida "Minnie" WASHBURN were married about 1919. Spouse: Josephine PAPPIN. John Lewis COLBY and Josephine PAPPIN were married on 4 JUL 1929 in Ohio. Children were: Jack Arthur COLBY, Robert L. COLBY, John Lewis COLBY Jr, Yvonne COLBY, Glorianna COLBY. John Lewis COLBY Jr appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He was born in 1930 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. Parents: John Lewis COLBY and Josephine PAPPIN. John Lyman COLBY was born on 16 JUL 1877 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1880 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) Parents: William B. COLBY Jr. and Lydia Maria ALLEY. Spouse: Almeda NICHOLS. John Lyman COLBY and Almeda NICHOLS were married on 13 OCT 1904 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) John M. COLBY was born on 31 DEC 1824 in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Census Place: Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan Source: FHL Film 1254606 National Archives Film T9-0606 Page 589D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace John COLBY Self M M W 55 CAN Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: CAN Josephine COLBY Wife F M W 33 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: --- Mo: RI Herbert H. COLBY Son M S W 26 MI Occ: Carpenter Fa: CAN Mo: NY Carl F. COLBY Son M S W 20 MI Occ: Laborer Fa: CAN Mo: NY Clio C. COLBY Son M S W 18 MI Occ: Laborer Fa: CAN Mo: NY Accasia COLBY Dau F S W 16 MI Occ: House Keeper Fa: CAN Mo: NY Sidney M. COLBY Son M S W 9 MI Fa: CAN Mo: NY Alta A. COLBY Dau F S W 3 MI Fa: CAN Mo: NY Louise SMITH MotherL F W W 74 NY Fa: NY Mo: MA ========================================================= He died on 25 APR 1903 at Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He was buried in the Graham Cemetery at Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan Parents: William Lord COLBY and Ann UPPER. Spouse: Orpha S. KELLY. John M. COLBY and Orpha S. KELLY were married on 14 AUG 1851. Children were: Elmer D. COLBY, Herbert Kelly COLBY, Clarence COLBY, Carl Shutz COLBY, Clio Claude COLBY, Acassia COLBY, Sidney Manser COLBY. Spouse: Josephine HOLCOMB. John M. COLBY and Josephine HOLCOMB were married on 3 DEC 1874 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan. Children were: Alta A. COLBY. John M. COLBY was born on 5 APR 1833 in Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 29 AUG 1850 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1860 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. In 1860 he was a farmer in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He served in the military from SEP 1864 to JUN 1865. American Civil War Soldiers Name: John Colby Enlistment Date: 16 September 1864 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: New Hampshire Unit Numbers: 1202 1202 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16 September 1864 at the age of 31 Enlisted in Company E, 18th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 27 September 1864. Mustered out Company E, 18th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 10 June 1865. He appeared in the census on 28 JUN 1870 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. In 1870 he was a farmer in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 7 APR 1895 at Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Mad River Cemetery at Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire (NOTE: Not sure if John M. Colby is the son of Samuel Colby and Eliza Nutter.) Parents: Samuel COLBY and Eliza NUTTER. Spouse: Hannah J. ROBIE. John M. COLBY and Hannah J. ROBIE were married on 8 NOV 1858 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John Age: 27 years, Marriage: Hannah J. ROBIE Age: 23 years, Date: 08 Nov 1859; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Infant Son COLBY. Spouse: Martha C. PAGE. John M. COLBY and Martha C. PAGE were married on 24 OCT 1861 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John Age: 22 years, Marriage: Martha MOODY Age: 28 years, Date: 24 Oct 1861; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Ella Jane COLBY, Eddy D. COLBY, John E. COLBY, Cora L. COLBY, Perley Leonard COLBY.
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