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COLBY was born in 1810 in Maine. She appeared in the census on
9 AUG 1850 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: James COLBY and Mehitable
COLBY. Spouse: James HARVEY. James HARVEY and Rebecca COLBY were married on 28 DEC 1834 in Maine. (SOURCE: Vital Records of Augusta, ME. New England Historic Genealogical Society.) Rebecca COLBY was born on 6 MAY 1825 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 11 SEP 1859 at Bradford, Merrimack 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 Betsey WILKENS. Spouse: Obediah E. RING. Obediah E. RING and Rebecca COLBY were married on 2 APR 1845 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1001299; RING, Obediah E., Marriage: Rebecca COLBY, Date: 02 Apr 1845; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Alma A. RING, Edmund P. RING. Rebecca COLBY was born on 14 NOV 1832 in Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: Vital Records of Augusta, ME. New England Historic Genealogical Society.) She appeared in the census in 1850 in Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 26 JUN 1860 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1870 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on 22 DEC 1880 at Cambridge, Middlesex 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: Warren COLBY and Sally DUTTON. Spouse: Henry E. STANLEY. Henry E. STANLEY and Rebecca COLBY were married about 1856. Children were: Henrietta "Etta" STANLEY, Angeline STANLEY. Rebecca COLBY was born in 1856 in Holland, Erie County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Jonas S. COLBY and Sally WAGNER. Spouse: Wilford ROGERS. Wilford ROGERS and Rebecca COLBY were married date unknown. Rebecca COLBY was born on 3 MAY 1948. She died on 19 APR 1999. Parents: Grant Corliss COLBY and Agnes Rebecca COX. Spouse: Richard SCHROEDER. Richard SCHROEDER and Rebecca COLBY were married about 1969 in Osseo, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Children were: Jennifer SCHROEDER, Julie SCHROEDER, Jeffrey SCHROEDER. Rebecca COLBY was born about 1990. Parents: Leonard Ross COLBY and Ruth Mae CREW. Rebecca Ann COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1846 in Northfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan. She appeared in the census on 19 AUG 1850 in Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1860 in Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She has Ancestral File Number 12CB-Z9J. Parents: William COLBY and Elizabeth WILLIAMS. Rebecca E. COLBY was born in 1845 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living with father) (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. Rebecca Elizabeth COLBY was born on 26 SEP 1823 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She appeared in the census on 6 AUG 1850 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1860 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Parents: Colman COLBY Esq. and Mehitable Rebecca CARLTON. Spouse: Sidney L. JUDD. Sidney L. JUDD and Rebecca Elizabeth COLBY were married on 27 SEP 1852 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Rebecca H. COLBY was born on 14 AUG 1816 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Benaiah COLBY and Rebecca WENTWORTH. Spouse: William P. HORN. William P. HORN and Rebecca H. COLBY were married on 23 FEB 1868 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1001268; HORN, William P. Age: 51 years, Marriage: Rebecca COLBY Age: 51 years, Date: 23 Feb 1868; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Rebecca Jane COLBY was born on 24 JUL 1840 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) She appeared in the census in 1850 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newbury, Essex County, page 310. Age 9.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1870 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Capt. William Thomas COLBY and Mary Jane CURRIER. Rebecca Jean COLBY was born on 26 JUL 1981. Parents: Wayne Edward COLBY and Carol EHLERT. Rebecca Mae COLBY was born about 1917. Parents: Charles Levi COLBY and Ada Elsie ADRIAN. Rebecca Pearl COLBY was born on 27 MAR 1890 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. She appeared in the census on 24 MAY 1910 in Vermillion, Sevier County, Utah. She appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in Altonah, Duchesne County, Utah. She appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Delta, Millard County, Utah. She died on 4 JAN 1970 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. She was buried on 8 JAN 1970 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. She has Ancestral File Number 1H03-SL. Parents: Isaac Ransford COLBY and Mary Elizabeth HOOPES. Spouse: John Thomas LAZENBY. John Thomas LAZENBY and Rebecca Pearl COLBY were married on 6 NOV 1907 in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah. Children were: John Ransford LAZENBY, Ruby Elizabeth LAZENBY, Esther LAZENBY, Margaret LAZENBY, Randal Colby LAZENBY, Mary LAZENBY, Moroni LAZENBY, Adeline LAZENBY. Rebecca Putney COLBY was born on 21 APR 1788 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Abigail EASTMAN. Rebekah COLBY was born about 1936 in Ohio. Parents: Earl Lesley COLBY and Dorothy Lucy FRARY. Reginald Carroll COLBY was born on 3 APR 1919 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 2 FEB 2004 at Nevada, Story County, Iowa. Reginald C. Colby February 05, 2004 Reginald C. Colby, 84 of Bearden, Ark., died of pneumonia after a long illness on Monday, Feb. 2, at Story County Medical Center, Nevada. Memorial services will at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Story County Medical Center Chapel, with the Rev. David Burling officiating. There also will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at First Assembly of God Church in Bearden, Ark., with the Rev. Charles Taylor and the Rev. Wayne McGuire officiating. Burial of the cremains will be in Moss Hill Cemetery in Bearden, Ark. Reginald Carroll Colby was born on April 3, 1919, in Wiscasset, Maine, to Lennie and Ethel "Nanny" (Davis) Colby. He married Lurlie Summers on Oct. 25, 1974, in Memphis, Tenn. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Reginald retired in 1974 as a superintendent of large construction. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Bearden, Ark., until his illness rendered him homebound. Reginald was an avid hunter, fisherman and a master woodworker. Reginald is survived by his wife, Lurlie, of Bearden, Ark.; two step daughters, Gale (Ernie) Herrera of Altoona and Reyna (Wade) Evans of Mitchellville; two sons, Brandon Colby of Orland, Calif., and Randall Colby of Calif.; two daughters, Rebecca Callan of Concord, Calif., and Stephanie (Ron) Campbell of Orland, Calif.; one brother, Le Roy (Lillian) Colby of Wiscasset, Maine; one sister, Dorothy Palus of Bath, Maine; six grandsons; one step grandson; and one step great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Louise Pinkham; and one brother, Perley Colby. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Story County Medical Center Foundation, 630 Sixth Street, Nevada, IA 50201. Chet Ryan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Parents: Lineus H. COLBY and Ethel L. LEWIS. Reginald H. COLBY was born on 13 SEP 1893 in Kittery, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military between 17 AUG 1915 and 18 APR 1917. Name: Reginald H. Colby Birth Place: Kittery, Maine Birth Date: 13 Sep 1892 Residence: Kittery Comment: Enl: Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 17/15. Mec Aug. 19/15. Org: 1 Co NH CAC. Hon disch, dependent relatives: Apr. 18, 1917. He died in JUN 1980 at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Henry Francis COLBY and Lavina Jane MAYHEW. Reginald Herbert COLBY was born on 17 APR 1910 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 7 DEC 1970 at Volusia County, Florida. Parents: Lawrence Regnald COLBY and Mabel Elizabeth PAYSON. Reginald J. COLBY was born on 10 MAR 1882 in Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada. He died on 14 FEB 1928 at Johnville, Compton, Quebec, Canada. Parents: William Oscar COLBY and Melissa Jane POPE. Spouse: Jennie CROSS. Reginald J. COLBY and Jennie CROSS were married on 26 FEB 1903 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont. Children were: Clarice COLBY, Marjorie COLBY, Lester COLBY, Ernest COLBY, Chester Earl COLBY. Rena G. COLBY was born in AUG 1880 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in South Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis C. "Frank" COLBY and Elizabeth SMITH. Renee Michele COLBY was born on 11 DEC 1964 in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.) Parents: Junior Rollo COLBY and Bonita Mae DATZMAN. Spouse: Michael Lloyd BAERENWALD. Michael Lloyd BAERENWALD and Renee Michele COLBY were married about 1987. Children were: Ashtyn Elizabeth BAERENWALD, Ross Michael BAERENWALD, Macy Caitlin BAERENWALD, Olivia Nicole BAERENWALD. Renna Susan COLBY was born about 1965 in Maine. Parents: Royal Emerson "Tinker" COLBY and Gaile Frederica BUNKER. Reno E. COLBY was born in OCT 1884 in Morley, Mecosta County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. He died in SEP 1928 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Parents: John Alfred COLBY and Alice Cecelia JONES. Spouse: Pearl RICHARDSON. Reno E. COLBY and Pearl RICHARDSON were married on 2 JAN 1905 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Children were: Stanley H. COLBY. Retta Belle COLBY was born on 21 JAN 1883 in Long Island, Phillips County, Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Grant, Norton County, Kansas. She died on 22 MAR 1967 at Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. Parents: Daniel COLBY and Martha Jane COX. Spouse: William WYNN. William WYNN and Retta Belle COLBY were married on 21 MAR 1901 in Phillips County, Kansas. (SOURCE: Phillips County Kansas, Marriage Record, Book C, Groom Index.) Children were: Wilma C. WYNN, Ruth O. WYNN, William H. WYNN. Retta Ione COLBY was born on 6 SEP 1886 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. She died on 5 DEC 1949 at Concord, Contra Costa County, California. She was buried on 8 DEC 1949 in Concord, Contra Costa County, California. Parents: Freeling Seymour COLBY and Emma Viola JACKSON. Spouse: Leon August TILDEN. Leon August TILDEN and Retta Ione COLBY were married on 1 MAR 1910 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Children were: Lula Alden TILDEN, Leona Gladys TILDEN, Pauline Elsie TILDEN, Maxine Beatrice TILDEN. Reuben COLBY was born date unknown. Parents: Reuben COLBY and Marian R. BAKER.  Reuben COLBY
Esq. was born on 21 FEB 1796 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruben Colby 54 M Farmer $2,000 NH Lucinda 48 F NH Lewis 29 M Farmer NH James 22 M Farmer NH Susan M. 17 F NH Y Eliza B. French 12 F NH Y Leonard Colby 10 M NH Y ================================================== He died on 30 MAY 1852 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Evans Cemetery at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire He inherited the homestead and in later years, his sons lewis, James, and Leonard lived there. He was a Justice of the Peace in 1845. (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895.) Parents: John COLBY and Mariah DAVIS. Spouse: Lucinda COLBY. Reuben COLBY Esq. and Lucinda COLBY were married on 22 MAR 1821 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Lucinda COLBY, Date: 22 Mar 1821; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Lewis COLBY, James COLBY, Susan Maria COLBY, Leonard COLBY. Reuben COLBY was born on 24 NOV 1828 in Hebron, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He died in 1852 at Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Buried: Horse Meadow Cem. Grafton, NH. 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: Luther COLBY and Hannah R. PAGE. Reuben COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1914 in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Grover COLBY and Ida S. KELLAPA. Spouse: Marian R. BAKER. Reuben COLBY and Marian R. BAKER were married about 1935. Children were: Ruby COLBY, Reuben COLBY, Gwendolyn COLBY. Reuben J. COLBY was born on 21 MAR 1865 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and 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: Leonard COLBY and Rosella B. PHELPS. Reuben M. COLBY was born in 1840 in Vermont. He appeared in the census on 17 AUG 1850 in Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He served in the military from APR 1861 to JUL 1865. American Civil War Soldiers Name: Reuben Colby Enlistment Date: 27 Apr 1861 Side Served: Union State Served: Ohio Death Date: 30 Dec 1893 Death Place: Soldiers' Home, Chelsea, Massachusetts Service Record: Enlisted as a Sergeant on 27 April 1861 at the age of 22. Enlisted in Company H, 20th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 27 Apr 1861. Mustered Out Company H, 20th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 18 Aug 1861 at Columbus, OH. Enlisted in Company B, 20th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 21 Sep 1861. Promoted to Full Sergeant (As of Co. B 20th OH Infantry (3-years)) on 21 Sep 1861. Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 16 Dec 1861. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 5 Jan 1863. Promoted to Full Captain on 25 Jul 1864. Mustered Out Company B, 20th Infantry Regiment Ohio on 15 Jul 1865. Sources: 17,290 In 1870 he was a police officer in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 27 JUL 1870 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. In 1880 he was a policeman in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He died on 30 DEC 1893 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Simeon COLBY and Harriet (COLBY). Spouse: Sarah Jane FISHER. Reuben M. COLBY and Sarah Jane FISHER were married on 3 FEB 1869 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Children were: Hattie A. COLBY, Mary E. COLBY, Alice Mabel COLBY, Charles Fisher COLBY, Ethel Watson COLBY. Reuben P. COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1844 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0010595; Town and vital records, 1737-1911 Brunswick (Maine). Town Clerk.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1860 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 17 JUN 1880 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. Parents: John COLBY and Sophia Ann NICKERSON. Spouse: Margaret (COLBY). Reuben P. COLBY and Margaret (COLBY) were married about 1870. Children were: Nellie M. COLBY, Ernest Orim COLBY, Katherine L. COLBY. Rex V. COLBY was born on 26 DEC 1918 in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. He died in MAR 1972 at Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. Parents: George Marion COLBY and Jessie E. (COLBY). Rexford A. (Nudd) COLBY was born on 1 MAR 1900. He appeared in the census on 19 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He was adopted. Parents: Harry L. COLBY and Josephine M. CARTER. Rexford Graham COLBY was born on 30 AUG 1896 in Clarksburg, Yolo County, California. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Clarksburg, Yolo County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1930 in San Joaquin, Sacramento County, California. He died in JUL 1978 at Newcastle, Placer County, California. He had Social Security Number 565-10-6241. REXFORD G. COLBY REXFORD G. COLBY.--Favorably mentioned as a contracting truckman, a native son and a representative citizen of Sacramento County, Rexford G. Colby is making a name and place for himself among the worth-while citizens of this great commonwealth. He was born at Clarksburg, Cal., August 30, 1896, the oldest son and child of Walter B. and Anna (Berkenkamp) Colby. The former is also a native son of California, born in Sacramento County, into the family circle of Jerry and Mary Colby, who came to this state in a very early period of its history. Jerry Colby followed his trade as a stone mason in Sacramento for many years. He and his good wife had seven children to brighten their humble home, of whom only three are now living: Walter B., George and Julia. Walter Colby owns forty-five acres of fine ranch land on Merritt Island which he devotes to general farming. Mrs. Anna Colby was born at Clarksburg, a daughter of Henry and Martha Berkenkamp, natives of Germany and Missouri respectively, and they were also early settlers in this state, locating near Clarksburg, where Mr. Berkenkamp acquired ninety acres of land. He reared his little family on his ranch and educated them in the public school near by. Rexford Colby attended the Clarksburg school and worked on the home ranch with his father during vacations and until he was twenty-one; then he struck out for himself, gaining a broad and varied experience which has been of inestimable value to him in later years. Since 1920 he has engaged in trucking, doing local and long-distance hauling, and with his brother John owns two trucks of one and a half tons capacity each, and they have built up a profitable business. He makes his home on Randall Island, about one and one-half miles north of Courtland. On December 3, 1917, occurred the marriage that united Mr. Colby with Miss Marion Brill, a native daughter born at Crockett into the family of John and Frances Brill. They have one son, Warren Colby, and twin daughters, Peggy June and Betty Jane. Mr. Colby is a Democrat in national politics and fraternally is a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West. (SOURCE: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With Biographical Sketches, Page 911. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.) Parents: Walter Baldwin COLBY and Anna Belle BERKENKAMP. Spouse: Marion Frances BRILL. Rexford Graham COLBY and Marion Frances BRILL were married on 3 DEC 1917 in Crockett, Contra Costa County, California. Children were: Warren Brill COLBY, Betty J. COLBY, Peggy J. COLBY. Rheba Kathleen COLBY was born on 5 JUN 1915 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 29 JUN 2003 at Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. Rheba C. (Locke) Hartshorn LUNENBURG — Rheba C. (Locke) Hartshorn, 88, of Lunenburg, died on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for two years. She was born at the Lunenburg family farm, the youngest of the “Colby fourteen,” on June 5, 1915, the daughter of Luke and Nellie (Smith) Colby. She attended the Pierce District School, was a graduate of Lancaster Academy, and Lyndon (Vt.) Normal School. While a working as a teacher in Canaan, Vt., she met and married Edward Locke. They had one child, John. They lived many years in New Boston, as Ed was employed in the Manchester area for N.H. Public Service. Rhebas’s interests were to be always involved in the community, and she served in many organizations of that town. Following her husband’s death, she returned to her hometown of Lunenburg to live, and care for her oldest sister, Olive Ball. She also worked as a substitute teacher. She served as Justice of the Peace for many years. Her door was always open to welcome any child or person who needed someone to listen and talk with, and she greeted all newcomers to town. She married Chester Hartshorn in 1977, and they enjoyed being at their cottage at Neals Pond. She and her sister Shirley fished, hunted and scavenger-hunted old dumps. She assisted Shirley and her husband Ern, when their berries and peas were ready for harvest. Living adjacent to the Methodist Church, she committed herself as church caretaker, making sure the heat was on when necessary, providing fresh water at the altar each Sunday for the minister, and preparing for communion on Sundays. Surviving family members include two grandchildren, Aaron Locke and wife Lindsey of Merrimack, and Lisa Locke of Palm Harbor, Fla.; a brother, Howard Colby of Lunenburg; a sister, Rachel Gould of Kingston, Mass.; a cousin, Erma Simonds of the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two husbands and son, John; and in the past six months, sisters, Shirley Peavey and Ruby Beecher; and brother, Ellis Colby. Memorial Services were held at the Lunenburg Methodist Church on July 5, with the Rev. Gerri Piper officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lunenburg Methodist church, c/o Deborah Thomas, 616 South Lunenburg Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Luke COLBY and Nellie Ethelyn SMITH. Spouse: Edward LOCKE. Edward LOCKE and Rheba Kathleen COLBY were married on 2 JUL 1938 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. Children were: John LOCKE. Spouse: Chester HARTSHORN. Chester HARTSHORN and Rheba Kathleen COLBY were married on 16 SEP 1977. Rhoda COLBY was christened/baptized on 21 AUG 1774 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Thomas COLBY and Alice DAVIS. Rhoda COLBY was born on 9 FEB 1718/19 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 for Amesbury; (3). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Elias COLBY and Hannah PRESSEY. Rhoda COLBY was born on 6 APR 1719 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 29 NOV 1765 at Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt. (143); (2). Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury. Birth & Marriage (listed as Collby); (3). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Timothy COLBY and Hannah HEATH. Spouse: Nathan GOODWIN. Nathan GOODWIN and Rhoda COLBY were married on 31 JAN 1736/37 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Alpheus GOODWIN, Timothy GOODWIN, Richard GOODWIN, Benjamin GOODWIN, Nathan GOODWIN, Theophilus GOODWIN, Mary GOODWIN. Rhoda COLBY was born on 13 APR 1751 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died young. 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: Lieut. Valentine COLBY and Hannah KIMBALL. Rhoda COLBY was born on 19 OCT 1758 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Rhoda was the heir of her brother David Colby. Pension Application of Rhoda Colby only heir & sister of David Colby, Revolutionary War Soldier This abstract is from a book called "New Hampshire Revolutionary Pension Papers,", abstracted & prepared by Mrs. Amos G. Draper 1917-1922 It is available at the New Hampshire Historical Society. BLWT. 730-100David Colby January 9, 1819 Rhoda Colby, of Salisbury, New Hampshire, applied for bounty land due her as heir of David Colby, deceased, and asked that the warrant be given to Hon. Enoch Lincoln, M.C. from New Hampshire. Signed by mark, in presence of Moses Eaton. Certificate from Probate Court of Grafton Co., New Hampshire, was filed, showing that she was heir of David Colby. July 31, 1818, John Elliott, of Concord, New Hampshire, Revolutionary soldier, testified that David Colby, late of Newton, New Hampshire, enlisted in the Continental Army for the war; that declarant enlisted at Morristown, New Jersey, in March, 1777, under Capt. Caleb Robinson of Exeter, New Hampshire, Col. Baldwin, and was a non-commissioned officer in the company in which David served; saw his discharge, etc. that david died at Newton (Elliott's native place) about thirty years ago, unmarried, having no children; that his father, mother, and brother are dead, and his sister, Rhoda, now living at Salisbury, New Hampshire, is his true and lawful heir. John Elliott August 14, 1818, Aquilla Ferrin, of Concord, New Hampshire, yeoman, testified that he formerly lived in Newton, New Hampshire, within half a mile of David Colby's residence; that David died about thirty years ago; that David's mother died about sixteen years before David did and that Nathaniel, David's father, died about seven years after David's death; and Rhoda Colby, his sister, now living in Salisbury, New Hampshire, is the only heir of David and of his father, Nathaniel Colby. Aquilla Ferrin July 31, 1818, Robert B. Wilkins, of Concord, New Hampshire, late Lieutenant in the Continental Army, testified that Colby enlisted for the war. Robert B. Wilkins Blwt. 730, for 100 acres, was issued February 2, 1819. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Nathaniel COLBY and Elizabeth CLOUGH. Rhoda COLBY was born on 26 AUG 1759 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died before 1805. Not mentioned in fathers will, 1805. 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: Lieut. Valentine COLBY and Hannah KIMBALL.  Rhoda COLBY
was born in FEB 1768 in Hawke (Danville), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
She died on 3 MAR 1768 at Hawke (Danville), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
She was buried in the Ye Old Cemetery at Danville, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
(BOOK SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts"
by David W. Hoyt; (2). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick
Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Anne TEWKSBURY.Rhoda COLBY was born on 22 JUN 1772 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was christened/baptized on 13 APR 1773 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.) She died on 11 DEC 1848 at Washington, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) Vital Records, New Hampshire State. Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates; (2) A Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Recods of Hopkinton, NH, taken by Franklin C. Thompson, 1948; (3). Blanchard Family Bible. Parents: Isaac COLBY and Hannah ALLEN. Spouse: Joshua Moore BLANCHARD. Joshua Moore BLANCHARD and Rhoda COLBY were married about 1799. Children were: Elijah BLANCHARD, Roxanna BLANCHARD, Samuel BLANCHARD, Isaac BLANCHARD, Silas BLANCHARD, Lucinda Francis BLANCHARD. Rhoda COLBY was born on 9 AUG 1773 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died young. 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: Stephen COLBY and Miriam CHALLIS. Rhoda COLBY was born about 1784 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury" David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (3) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: Philbrook COLBY and Ruth LUFKIN. Spouse: Moses DWINNELL. Moses DWINNELL and Rhoda COLBY were married date unknown. Rhoda COLBY was born on 29 APR 1805 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870.) Parents: Philip COLBY and Elizabeth "Betsey" NEWTON. Rhoda COLBY was born on 18 NOV 1812 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) She has Ancestral File Number 1PB4-MB. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Rhoda BARRETT. Rhoda C. COLBY was born on 14 SEP 1833 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with brother Henry.) She died on 11 JAN 1914 at Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 2259151, Town Records, Claremont (New Hampshire), Town Clerk (Main Author).) She was buried in the Pleasant Street Cemetery at Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Reverend Joshua M. COLBY and Abigail CURRIER.
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