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D. COLBY was born in JAN 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(living at home with father and mother.) 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.) Parents: George Mason COLBY and Clementina
L. DEVINE. Robert D. COLBY was born in 1925 in South Dakota. He appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Lynn Mason COLBY and Jennette (COLBY). Robert E.
COLBY was born on 29 NOV 1927 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.
He appeared in the census on 8 APR 1930 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.
(living at home with father and mother.) He died on 11 DEC 2008 at Saginaw,
Saginaw County, Michigan.
Robert E. Colby Colby, Robert E. Saginaw, Michigan Age 81, passed away quietly Thursday, December 11, 2008 with his family present. The son of the late Zenas and Margaret Colby, Robert was born November 29, 1927 in Saginaw. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1954 to 1956. He retired from General Motors, served as board member of Wanagas Credit Union, and was past Chairman of U.A.W. Local 699. Bob's interests included Opera, Barbara Striesand, politics, reading, traveling, helping his daughter Arlene at the Redeye Coffeehouse, volunteering at the Local 699 Union Hall and at the Lawn Chair Film Festival. Surviving are his wife, Etsuko Colby (the love of his life); a daughter, Arlene C. Maul and her husband, Robert F. Maul; and daughters, Louise Andrews and Sue Lapieirre; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Archie Roy Colby, George Colby, and Arthur Colby. Funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday at Cederberg & Brietzke Funeral Home, 403 N. Michigan Ave. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorials to The Melanoma Research Foundation, 170 Township Line Road, Building B, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Parents: Zenas Eugene COLBY and Margaret M. (COLBY). Robert Earl COLBY was born on 8 DEC 1919 in Oxnard, Ventura County, California. He died on 1 OCT 1951 at Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Earl Henry COLBY and Mina Mae ANDERSON. Robert Elliott COLBY was born on 9 AUG 1931 in San Diego County, California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Name: Robert Elliott Colby Birth Date: 9 Aug 1931 Gender: Male Mother's Maiden Name: Leverich Birth County: San Diego Parents: Dr. Elliott G. COLBY M.D. and Harriett LEVERICH. Robert Eugene COLBY was born on 12 APR 1883 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 19 APR 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 14 JUN 1949. Parents: Calvert Canfield COLBY and Francis GRISWOLD. Spouse: Helen Olive NOWE. Robert Eugene COLBY and Helen Olive NOWE were married on 31 AUG 1929. Children were: Robert Nowe COLBY. Robert F. COLBY was born on 18 OCT 1919 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Easthamptom, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Southampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. (living with Hiram Rood family.) He died in DEC 1988 at Westhamptom, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 015-14-4589. Parents: Howard Raymond COLBY and Myrtle SHAW. Spouse: Marie ANDRUS. Robert F. COLBY and Marie ANDRUS were married about 1940. Children were: Robert F. COLBY Jr.. Spouse: Geraldine N. BOUCHER. Robert F. COLBY and Geraldine N. BOUCHER were married about 1950. Robert F. COLBY Jr. was born in 1944 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Parents: Robert F. COLBY and Marie ANDRUS. Robert G. COLBY was born on 3 JUL 1836 in Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; 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: John L. COLBY and Orpha METCALF. Robert George COLBY was born on 24 MAY 1924 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) (BOOK SOURCE: "The History of Boscawen & Webster, New Hampshire, from 1878 to 1933." by Willis G. Buxton.) Parents: Joseph Greeley COLBY and Ethel M. FOLSOM. Spouse: Virginia LITTLE. Robert George COLBY and Virginia LITTLE were married about 1946. Robert H. COLBY was born in 1910 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. Parents: Edward Howard COLBY and Jane Ruth PHILLIPS. Robert H. COLBY was born on 17 OCT 1928 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 2 APR 1930 in Edgewater, Jefferson County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 5 DEC 2001 at Colorado. He had Social Security Number 522-32-7915. Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index Name: Robert H. Colby SSN: 522-32-7915 Last Residence: 80863 Woodland Park, Teller, Colorado, United States of America Born: 17 Oct 1928 Died: 5 Dec 2001 State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 ) Parents: Herbert Burns COLBY and Elsie CARVER. Robert Harry COLBY was born on 1 NOV 1923 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 20 DEC 2003 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Robert Colby Robert Harry Colby, 80, died Dec. 20, 2003 at home. Born in Haverhill, he attended Haverhill Trade School. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Colby worked for the city of Haverhill as a truck driver and also as a crossing guard for 18 years, and owned and operated Robert's Auto Parts. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Veterans of Haverhill and the American Legion Post in Plaistow, N.H. Mr. Colby was a member of Riverside Memorial Church and Bethany Lodge, AF&AM of Merrimac. Widower of Madeline E. (Roberts) Colby, he leaves son Robert J.; daughter Penney A. Langlois and her husband, Brent; sister Charlene Bradley of Miami; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Riverside Memorial Church, 278 Groveland St., Haverhill, MA 01830, or to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. Arrangements by Paul C. Rogers & Sons Family Funeral Homes, 334 Main St., Haverhill. Private interment was in Walnut Cemetery, Haverhill. He had Social Security Number 019-14-9782 . He was buried in the Walnut Cemetery at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Harry Weston COLBY and Grace V. FOISY. Spouse: Madeline E. ROBERTS. Robert Harry COLBY and Madeline E. ROBERTS were married about 1945. Robert Holmes COLBY was born on 18 JUL 1909 in Clinton County, Indiana. (SOURCE: Clinton County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, 1882-1920, Volume I-II.) Parents: Alonzo Blair COLBY and Lonie M. HOLMES. Robert J. COLBY was born on 12 NOV 1927 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1930 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: William Thomas COLBY and Rose Hilda Annette SUNMAN. Spouse: Lucille M. COMEAU. Robert J. COLBY and Lucille M. COMEAU were married in 1951 in Massachusetts. Children were: John Richard "John Boy" COLBY. Robert Jenkins COLBY was born on 29 AUG 1824 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. 9SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) Parents: Joshua COLBY and Sally DOYLE. Robert John
COLBY was born in 1908 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan.
He died in 1909 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. He was buried
in the Maple Hill Cemetery at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan
Parents: Rothwell Barker COLBY and
Birdella Amelia BACKUS.Robert Joseph Dudley COLBY was born on 21 DEC 1964. Parents: Nathaniel Fred "Ted" COLBY LTC US Army and Mary Louise GRENFELL. Robert Kenneth COLBY was born on 21 JUN 1933 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Parents: William Kenneth COLBY and Mary Florence SWAIN. Spouse: Teresa YAWORSKI. Robert Kenneth COLBY and Teresa YAWORSKI were married on 20 OCT 1956 in Roebling, Burlington County, New Jersey. Children were: Robert Kenneth COLBY Jr., Scott COLBY. Robert Kenneth COLBY Jr. was born on 25 DEC 1959. Parents: Robert Kenneth COLBY and Teresa YAWORSKI. Spouse: Kim DUBEC-BLAZYN. Robert Kenneth COLBY Jr. and Kim DUBEC-BLAZYN were married in 1986. Children were: Kristen Marie COLBY. Spouse: Lisa CAMP. Robert Kenneth COLBY Jr. and Lisa CAMP were married about 1993. Children were: Robert Kenneth COLBY III, Melissa COLBY. Robert Kenneth COLBY III was born in 1994. Parents: Robert Kenneth COLBY Jr. and Lisa CAMP. Robert L. COLBY was born in FEB 1910 in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1910 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 9 SEP 1910 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Parents: Horatio A. COLBY and Undivillia PHELPS. Robert L. COLBY was born in 1928. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He was adopted in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. Parents: John Lewis COLBY and Josephine PAPPIN. Robert L.
W. COLBY was born on 11 AUG 1893 in Illinois. He appeared in
the census in 1900 in Rock Creek, Menard County, Illinois. (living
at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 APR 1930 in
Rock Creek, Menard County, Illinois. He died on 4 FEB 1963 at Rock
Creek, Menard County, Illinois. He was adopted in Illinois.
He was buried in the Rock Creek Cemetery at Rock Creek, Menard County, Illinois
Parents: Henry Herrick COLBY and
Mary Ellen BONE.Spouse: Trula PRESCOTT. Robert L. W. COLBY and Trula PRESCOTT were married about 1919. Children were: Robert William COLBY. Robert Lane COLBY M.D. was born on 30 SEP 1822 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) 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 1254870 National Archives Film T9-0870 Page 85C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Robert COLBY Self M W W 48 NH Occ: Banker Fa: NH Mo: NH Jessie COLBY Dau F S W 21 NY Fa: NH Mo: NY May COLBY Dau F S W 12 NY Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NY ============================================================= He died on 15 NOV 1904 at New York City, New York County, New York. Robert attended New London Academy, now Colby Junior College, and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1845, studied law with Ira Perley in Concord, and in 1849 entered into partnership with W. H. L. Smith, of Boston, and member of the Massachusetts Legislature. Their card read: "Smith and Colby, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, No. 47 Court Street, Boston. W. H. L. Smith, Commissioner for Vermont and Louisiana. Robert Colby, Commissioner for New York, New Hampshire and Michigan." He moved to New York in 1853, and after practicing his profession for some time, he gave up the law to become a member of the firm of James B. Colgate & Company and subsequently became a member of the New York Stock Exchange. He was connected with the Colgate Mission, a mission befriending children of the "East Side" in East 20th Street, New York. During the Civil War Robert Colby, although he did not go to the front, was a very active behind the lines in his country's service. He was for many years a member of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Governor Anthony COLBY and Mary Messinger EVERETT. Spouse: Mary COLGATE. Robert Lane COLBY M.D. and Mary COLGATE were married on 23 FEB 1854 in New York City, New York County, New York. Children were: Jesse COLBY, William Colgate COLBY, Mary Colgate COLBY. Robert Lawrence COLBY was born on 12 NOV 1912 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 23 AUG 1993 at Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Robert Lawrence Colby, youngest child of Dr. Frank E. and Caroline P. (Dubia) Colby, was born on 15 Nov 1912 in Bow, NH. He graduated Concord High School in 1931. He majored in Pre-Law at the Univ. of NH and attended Boston Univ. Law School. He married Irene (Lord) Richardson on 7 Oct 1940 in Concord, NH. He was a talented musician, playing trumpet for Never's Regimental Band, for 40 years. He, as were his brothers, was an avid hunter and fisherman. He owned, and operated, the Baptist Hill Apple Orchards in Canterbury from 1954 until his death on 23 Aug 1993. His wife predeceased him on 18 Apr 1993. Both are buried at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Canterbury, NH.. Parents: Frank Edgar COLBY M.D. and Caroline Priscilla DUBIA. Spouse: Irene (Lord) RICHARDSON. Robert Lawrence COLBY and Irene (Lord) RICHARDSON were married on 7 OCT 1940 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Robert Leon COLBY was born on 11 NOV 1889 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 28 JUN 1902. Parents: Charles Lucius COLBY and Mary Victoria PRESCOTT. Robert Leonard COLBY was born on 7 OCT 1928 in New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1930 in New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 2 SEP 1997 at Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. He was buried on 9 SEP 1997 in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Name: Robert Leonard Colby Veteran's Rank: PFC Branch: US Army Last known address: 23029 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85024 Birth Date: 7 Oct 1928 Death Date: 2 Sep 1997 Veteran Service Start Date: 2 Mar 1946 Veteran Service End Date: 4 Dec 1946 Interment Date: 9 Sep 1997 Cemetery: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Buried At: Section 45 Site 594 Cemetery URL: http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/nmca.htm He had Social Security Number 394-24-2922. Parents: George Daniel COLBY and Louisa F. ENGNATH. Robert Michael COLBY was born on 25 MAR 1917 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. He died on 13 MAY 1983 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. He was buried on 18 MAY 1983 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. Parents: Albert Warren COLBY and Nellie Dell LAWSON. Spouse: Maxine COPPOCK. Robert Michael COLBY and Maxine COPPOCK were married about 1945. Spouse: Leona Gladys CARPENTER. Robert Michael COLBY and Leona Gladys CARPENTER were married on 7 JAN 1943 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Children were: Laura Marie COLBY, Julia COLBY, Larry Michiel COLBY. Robert Myron COLBY was born on 8 APR 1925 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 10 APR 1930 in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 2 DEC 1988 at Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Parents: Walter Frank COLBY and Ruth Ester BUTTERWORTH. Spouse: Lois Jean FRANK. Robert Myron COLBY and Lois Jean FRANK were married on 21 SEP 1946 in Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia. Children were: Joseph Walter COLBY, Kenneth Wayne COLBY, Brenda COLBY. Robert N. COLBY was born in 1835 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 AUG 1850 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Emerson COLBY and Mary (COLBY). Robert Nowe COLBY was born on 16 SEP 1930. He died on 28 NOV 1939. Parents: Robert Eugene COLBY and Helen Olive NOWE. Robert Paul COLBY was born on 26 JAN 1966 in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.) Parents: Junior Rollo COLBY and Bonita Mae DATZMAN. Robert S. COLBY was born in OCT 1928 in Maine. He appeared in the census on 29 APR 1930 in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Charles S. COLBY and Florence C. MCDOWELL. Robert Seymoure COLBY (twin) was born on 3 AUG 1923 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He died on 18 AUG 1935 at Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He was buried in the Graham Cemetery at Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan Parents: Clark Kay COLBY and Maxine Edna SEYMOUR. Robert Sherman COLBY was born on 13 DEC 1923 in Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois. He died on 24 JAN 1979 at Illinois. He was buried on 29 JAN 1979 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Name: Robert S Colby Veteran's Rank: SSGT Branch: US Air Force Last known address: R.R. #1 5063 Camp Butler Road Springfield , Il 62707-9722 Birth Date: 13 Dec 1923 Death Date: 24 Jan 1979 Veteran Service Start Date: 16 Apr 1943 Veteran Service End Date: 14 Dec 1945 Interment Date: 29 Jan 1979 Cemetery: Camp Butler National Cemetery Buried At: Section D Site 57-C Cemetery URL: http://www.cem.va.gov/nchp/campbutler.htm Parents: Charles Levi COLBY and Ada Elsie ADRIAN. Robert Stanley COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1928 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 10 APR 1930 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 6 JUN 1998 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 018-22-5939. Social Security Death Index Name: Robert S. Colby SSN: 018-22-5939 Last Residence: 01905 Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States of America Born: 10 May 1928 Died: 5 Jun 1998 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 ) He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 Name: Robert Stanley Colby Service Info.: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 10 May 1928 Death Date: 6 Jun 1998 Cemetery: Pine Grove Cemetery Cemetery Address: 145 Boston Street Lynn, MA 01904 Parents: Edwin W. COLBY and Mildred M. (COLBY). Robert Stephen COLBY was born on 10 JAN 1941 in Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire. He died on 7 JUN 1945 at Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Parents: Royal Plummer COLBY and Florence Louise LITTLEFIELD. Robert T.
COLBY was born on 21 AUG 1866 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He died on 22 AUG 1866 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Parents:
Albert S. COLBY and Maria Freeman DRESSER.Robert W. COLBY was born on 10 MAR 1899 in Corfu, Genesee County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Pembroke, Genesee County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Pembroke, Genesee County, New York. He died on 14 DEC 1987 at Corfu, Genesee County, New York. He had Social Security Number 094-03-5218. Robert was a retired custodian at the Corfu school and M and T Bank; was a member of the New York State Civil Service Assoc.; the Corfu Rescue Hook and Ladder No. 1 Exempts; the Corfu VFW Post 9000 and the Corfu-Darien Senior Citizens. He was a Trustee and Elder of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church and a past Grand Noble of the IOOF Lodge 634, where he had been a member for 65 years. Parents: Garrett "Bud" COLBY and Clara Elizabeth SENN. Spouse: Elsie B. COLBY. Robert W. COLBY and Elsie B. COLBY were married after 1930. Robert W. COLBY was born in 1913 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Darius Eleazer COLBY and Maud Clara (Gillingham) CREESEY. Robert Whitecomb COLBY was born on 5 SEP 1868 in Haddonfield, Camden County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 2 AUG 1870 in Haddonfield, Camden County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1900 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1910 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. In 1910 he was a salesman in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. In 1920 he was a salesman in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He died on 19 MAR 1943 at San Diego County, California. Parents: Lt. Col. Newton T. COLBY and Victoria WHITCOMB. Spouse: Letitia N. WIXON. Robert Whitecomb COLBY and Letitia N. WIXON were married on 3 JUN 1902 in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Spouse: Iva B. CAIN. Robert Whitecomb COLBY and Iva B. CAIN were married about 1914. Children were: John R. COLBY, Richard C. COLBY. Robert William COLBY was born on 9 JAN 1883 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He died on 11 OCT 1883 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Albert S. COLBY and Mary Ann MURKLAND. Robert William COLBY was born on 14 NOV 1920 in Tallula, Menard County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 29 APR 1930 in Rock Creek, Menard County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 3 MAY 2006 at Woodland, Yolo County, California. Robert William Colby Nov. 4, 1920 - May 3, 2006 Robert William Colby of Woodland died Wednesday, May 3 at age 85. Mr. Colby was born Nov. 4, 1920 in Tallula, Ill. to Robert L.W. and Trula Prescott Colby. He had been a Yolo County resident for 27 years. He graduated in 1940 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from University of Illinois; in 1947 with a Master of Science in Animal Science and in 1949 with a Ph.D. in Animal Science, both from Washington State. From 1951 to 1985, he was a product development manager with Dow Chemical. Survivors include Mr. Colby's wife of 59 years, Delpha Colby; his daughter, Delores McQuestion of Albuquerque, N.M.; his son, Lyle Broemeling of Houston; his grandchildren, Keith Myers of Las Lunas, N.M., Lee McQuestion of Detroit, Rebecca Myers of Reedsport, Ore. and Karen Dombowsky of Centennial, Colo.; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family requests memorials in Mr. Colby's name be directed to Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation, 2000 Sutter Place, Davis, 95616; or St. John's Retirement Village, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, 95695. Services: A celebration of Mr. Colby's life is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the meditation gardens at Sutter Davis Hospital, 2000 Sutter Place, Davis. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements. Published in the Daily Democrat on 5/6/2006. He had Social Security Number 330-16-0257. Social Security Death Index Record Name: Robert W. Colby SSN: 330-16-0257 Last Residence: 95695 Woodland, Yolo, California Born: 14 Nov 1920 Died: 3 May 2006 State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951 ) Parents: Robert L. W. COLBY and Trula PRESCOTT. Roberta COLBY was born on 19 MAY 1915 in Seattle, King County, Washington. She appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Seattle, King County, Washington. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: William Roberts COLBY Jr. and Alice Ward ROBERTS. Rochelle Erin COLBY was born on 10 OCT 1986. Parents: Roger E Colby JR. and Nella Anne NADOLSKI. Rodelle COLBY was born in JAN 1850 in Bennington, Wyoming County, New York. He appeared in the census on 2 SEP 1850 in Bennington, Wyoming County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He has Ancestral File Number. Parents: Francis West COLBY and Adelia Dorcas PIERCE. Rodney C. COLBY was born in NOV 1909 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in 1968. Parents: Arthur Albert COLBY and Cora M. HUFF. Spouse: Beulah I. CRITES. Rodney C. COLBY and Beulah I. CRITES were married in 1935 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Rodney Gove COLBY was born on 21 DEC 1808 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rodney G. Colby 45 M Farmer NH Eliza J. 35 F NH Cleveland C. 12 M VT Y Hannah H. 10 F VT Y Marinda A. 1 F VT ================================================== (BOOK SOURCE: "The Gove book : history and genealogy of the American family of Gove and notes of European Goves." Author: Gove, William Henry, Date of Publication: 1922.) Parents: Joseph COLBY and Lydia GOVE. Spouse: Eliza Jane COLBY. Rodney Gove COLBY and Eliza Jane COLBY were married on 17 DEC 1836 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Rodney G. Age: 28 years, Marriage: Eliza Jane COLBY, Date: 17 Dec 1836; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Cleveland C. COLBY, Hannah H. COLBY, Marinda A. COLBY. Rodney H. COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1844 in Cornish, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Cornish, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He was a carpenter in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Benaiah COLBY and Rebecca WHITE. |