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Oscar COLBY was born on 24 MAY 1853 in Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada.
He died on 11 JAN 1925 at Johnville, Compton, Quebec, Canada. He
has always lived in the township of Eaton, and for serveral year was a farmer,
previous to his accepting a position as sectionman on the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Parents: Abner COLBY and Mary Louisa LINDSAY. Spouse: Melissa Jane POPE. William Oscar COLBY and Melissa Jane POPE were married on 20 OCT 1874 in Bulwer, Quebec, Canada. Children were: Myrtie C. COLBY, Wilbert E. COLBY, George W. COLBY, Reginald J. COLBY, Archibald Burton COLBY, Grace Louise COLBY, Phillip D. COLBY, Eva Mae COLBY, Clifford Asa COLBY. William Otis COLBY was born on 17 JUL 1820. He died on 19 JUL 1820. 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: Rev. Philip COLBY and Maria OTIS. William Otto COLBY was born on 15 AUG 1917 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 1 MAR 1983 at Los Angeles County, California. He had Social Security Number 371-09-8860 . Parents: John Valentine Singer COLBY and Mabel GRAHAM. William P. COLBY was born on 10 JAN 1844 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. SOURCE: FHL Number 12313; Civil Records for Westport, Lincoln, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1870 he was a fishing in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1870 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Census Place: Westport, Lincoln, Maine Source: FHL Film 1254484 National Archives Film T9-0484 Page 599C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William COLBY Self M M W 36 ME Occ: Farmer Fa: ME Mo: ME Ellen COLBY Wife F M W 35 ME Occ: Housekeeper Fa: ME Mo: ME Benjamin COLBY Father M W 80 ME Fa: ME Mo: ME ========================================================== He appeared in the census in 1900 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He died on 6 AUG 1909 at Maine. Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Mary RINES. Spouse: Hellen M. COLBY. William P. COLBY and Hellen M. COLBY were married on 5 MAR 1865 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. SOURCE: FHL Number 12313; COLBY, William P., Marriage: Helen M. COLBY, Date: 05 Mar 1865; Recorded in: Civil Records for Westport, Lincoln, Maine. William P. COLBY was born on 25 JUL 1854 in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0928294; Vital records of Topsham, Maine, to the year 1892.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Samson COLBY and Mary KILGORE. William P. COLBY was born in OCT 1871 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He died in 1921. He was buried in the Edson Cemetery at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Parents: Hezekiah B. COLBY and Syrene DODGE. Spouse: Ella F. CRAM. William P. COLBY and Ella F. CRAM were married about 1899. William Parker COLBY was born on 9 MAY 1914 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 17 APR 1930 in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (living with Eving Bell family, listed as nephew, also living in household is grandmother Douglas.) Parents: Harold Parker COLBY and Mildred DOUGLAS. Spouse: Esther KELLEY. William Parker COLBY and Esther KELLEY were married about 1945. William Paul COLBY was born on 28 JUN 1889 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Samuel J. COLBY and Hannah MCCARTY.  William Pecker
COLBY was born on 23 OCT 1821 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He served in the military between 2 SEP 1862 and 2 NOV 1863 in Civil War.
Name: William P Colby , Residence: Amesbury, Massachusetts Occupation: Minister Enlistment Date: 02 September 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Massachusetts Unit Numbers: 907 907 Service Record: Enlisted as a Chaplain on 02 September 1862 Commission in Company S, 17th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 November 1862. Resigned Company S, 17th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 02 November 1863 He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living with father) He appeared in the census in JUN 1900 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 16 NOV 1900 at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Church Street Cemetery at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts Listed in the "Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury" as a harness-maker and chaise trimmer. --------------------------------- William P. Colby, a retired litterateur, who is now residing in Merrimac, was born in West Amesbury on October 23, 1821. A son of Joshua Colby, he is a descendant in the eighth generation of Anthony Colby, who accompanied Governor Winthrop to Salisbury in 1638 (note: 1630). The line of descent is traced directly from Anthony, through Samuel (first), Samuel (second), Samuel (third), Barzilla, and Joshua (first), Joshua (second), William P. Colby's father. The family has furnished governors to both Maine and New Hampshire. Barzilla Colby served as a minute-man in 1776. William Williams, the father of William P. Colby's grandmother, was prominent among the New Hampshire patriots during the struggle for independence. Joshua Colby (second), was a prosperous carriage manufacturer of Amesbury. For upward of twenty years he served as a Selectman, represented his district in the State Legislature, and was a member of Governor Marcus Motton's Council in 1843. In the capacity of Justice of the Peace he transacted much legal business, including the settlement os estates. When he died in 1881 he was eight-six years old. He married a daughter of William Pecker, a well known pottery manufacturer in this locality. William P. Colby is indebted for his early education to both the Kingston and Andover academies. After preparing himself for the ministry, he labored as a Universalist preacher for ten years. Subsequently he served to three years in the Civil War as chaplain of the Seventeenth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. After the war he engaged in literary work in Boston. Being a versatile writer, he found constant and lucrative employment until about 1880, when he was summoned home by the illness of his father. The latter left him a comfortable estate, upon which he has since lived in retirement, but keeping in touch with current events. Mr. Colby's wife, who was a daughter of Samuel Bancroft, of West Amesbury, died on April 29, 1859. She was the mother of three children, one of whom died in infancy. The others were: Joshua Harlan, who was the proprietor of a hotel at Salisbury Beach, and died at the age of thirty years; and Abbie Irene Colby, who is residing at home. Mr Colby is a comrade of C. R. Mudge Post, G.A.R. No. 114. He attends and supports the Universalist Church. Enlisted in Civil War on 2 September 1862, served as Chaplin. SOURCES: (1) "Histories and Genealogies of Essex County, Massachusetts" CD Heritage Books Inc.; (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: Joshua COLBY and Betsey PECKER. Spouse: Lois Kelley BANCROFT. William Pecker COLBY and Lois Kelley BANCROFT were married on 1 JAN 1845 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: FHL film 0599730; Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah; marriage.) Children were: Infant COLBY, Joshua Harlan COLBY, Abby Irene COLBY.  William Perham
COLBY was born on 9 DEC 1798 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont.
(SOURCE: Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to
1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Tunbridge,
Orange County, Vermont. (living with son Hezekiah and his family)
He died on 17 MAY 1868 at Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. Parents:
John COLBY and Hannah PERHAM.Spouse: Sally/Sarah WILLIAMS. William Perham COLBY and Sally/Sarah WILLIAMS were married about 1823. Children were: Hezekiah B. COLBY, George Hackett COLBY, John COLBY, William COLBY, Sally Jenette COLBY, Hannah Mirinda COLBY. Spouse: Finette ORDWAY. William Perham COLBY and Finette ORDWAY were married after 1850. William Pitt F. COLBY was born on 11 JUL 1855 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1860 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died from diptheria on 16 OCT 1864 at Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) Parents: Joseph E. COLBY and Mary Jane F. MARTIN. William Pitts COLBY was born on 8 JAN 1822 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Ballville, Sandusky County, Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Ballville, Sandusky County, Ohio. He died on 2 AUG 1878. Parents: Enoch Eastman COLBY and Mary HURLBURT. Spouse: Anna Foote BRIDGES. William Pitts COLBY and Anna Foote BRIDGES were married in 1847. Children were: Mary Anna COLBY. William R. COLBY was born on 7 JAN 1817 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Eunice THURLOW. William R. COLBY was born on 7 JUN 1908 in Iliff, Logan County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Iliff, Logan County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Peetz, Logan County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 29 JUN 1982 at Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. Washington Death Index, 1940-1996 Name: William R Colby Date of Death: 29 Jun 1982 Place of Death: Anacortes Age: 74 Estimated birth year: abt 1908 Residence: Anacortes Gender: Male SSN: 556-10-6413 Certificate: 013961 He had Social Security Number 556-10-6413. Social Security Death Index Name: William Colby SSN: 556-10-6413 Last Residence: 98221 Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States of America Born: 7 Jun 1908 Died: Jun 1982 State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 ) Parents: James Orlando COLBY and Alpha Mahalia SHAW. Spouse: Mary A. ANELICH. William R. COLBY and Mary A. ANELICH were married about 1940. William R. COLBY was born in APR 1943 in New Hampshire. Parents: Russell A. COLBY and Lucy Helen TURNER. William Rabboth COLBY was born on 29 AUG 1847 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Union, Union County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 APR 1894. Parents: Johnson N. COLBY and Matilda MEDCRAFT. William Raynes COLBY was born on 10 SEP 1837 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Abraham COLBY and Sally LANE. William Rea COLBY was born on 2 MAY 1921 in Amboy, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 1 APR 2004 at Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio. William R. Colby Conneaut -- William Rea Colby, 82, of Conneaut, OH died Thursday morning, April 1, 2004, at his residence following a lengthy illness. he was born May 2, 1921, in Amboy, OH, and was a son of Earl L. and Dorothy L. (Frary) Colby. He was employed as electrical supervisor at Union Carbide -- Elkem Metals in Ashtabula, OH, retiring in 1983 with 36 years service. Mr. Colby was a member of the Keepville Wesleyan Methodist Church in Keepville, PA, and devoted his life to his church and Lord. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Cheryl Ann (Brocksieker) Colby; his daughter, Barbara E. (Thomas) Alexander of Austin, TX; four sisters, Esther R. Nelson of Macomb, IL, Sarah Colby of High Point, NC, Dorothy (Paul) Brinks of Salisbury, NC, and Rebecka F. (Bill) Untch of High Point, NC; three brothers, Earl E. (Betty) Colby of Saybrook, OH, Jim (Loretta) Colby of Monroe Township, OH, and George (Dolores) of Ft. Collins, CO; four grandchildren, Thomas and Theodore Alexander, William Burr and Melanie Padilla; and a great-granddaughter, Keyana Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deborah L. Burr, in 1976; his sister, Mary Golden; and his brother, John Colby, in infancy. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004, at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, OH, with Rev. Dan Cope of Keepville Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, North Kingsville, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Keepville Wesleyan Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Parents: Earl Lesley COLBY and Dorothy Lucy FRARY. William Richardson COLBY was born on 15 AUG 1865 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census on 30 JUL 1870 in Jackson, Clinton County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He died on 6 JAN 1929 at Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. Parents: William Alexander COLBY and Mary Ann RICHARDSON. Spouse: Ada M. LONG. William Richardson COLBY and Ada M. LONG were married about 1895. Children were: Louis Edgar COLBY.  Pastor William
Robert COLBY was born on 26 JUN 1928 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
He appeared in the census in 1930 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
(living at home with father and mother.) He died on 19 APR 2007 at Tucson,
Pima County, Arizona.
Pastor William Robert Colby Pastor William Robert Colby 78, of Catalina, died Thursday, April 19, 2007 in Tucson. Survived by his wife, Dottie Lou Colby; children, Robert L. Colby and his wife Wendy, Beth Steinberg and her husband Fred and Matthew J. Colby and his wife Cathy; grandchildren, Matthew W. and Bethany K. Colby, Tim M. Steinberg, Andrew B. and Christina D. Colby; sister, Shirley Helms and her husband, Edgar. We grieve the loss of one so special who has left for his eternal home. We live on here hoping to be and honorable living legacy to him and our Savior whom he tried to dedicate his life. We live as those who long for the day of reunion with him and our Lord. Memorial services will be Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Ln. in Catalina. Conducted by Rev. Robert Stanley, Rev. Byron Haines, Rev. Fred Steinberg and host Pastor Rev. Monte Baker. Donations may be made to Vista de la Montana memorial fund for the purchase of Bell Choir's Hand Chimes. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. @ Magee. He had Social Security Number 018-20-1167. Social Security Death Index Name: William R. Colby SSN: 018-20-1167 Last Residence: 85739 Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United States of America Born: 26 Jun 1928 Died: 19 Apr 2007 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 ) Parents: Maurice Dell COLBY and Marguerite Ruth MANDIGO. William Roberts COLBY was born on 17 SEP 1845 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salem.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254532 National Archives Film T9-0532 Page 687D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William R. COLBY Self M M W 34 MA Occ: Life & Fire Ins. Fa: MA Mo: MA Agnes COLBY Wife F M W 30 MA Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA Henry L. COLBY Son M S W 10 MA Occ: At School Fa: MA Mo: MA Charles N. COLBY Son M S W 8 MA Occ: At School Fa: MA Mo: MA Katie PENDERGAST Other F S W 30 IRE Occ: Servant Fa: IRE Mo: IRE ========================================================= He appeared in the census in 1900 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 17 JAN 1922 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Member of City Council, Salem. (SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: William Carey COLBY and Susan Sanderson ROBERTS. Spouse: Caroline Agnes NORRIS. William Roberts COLBY and Caroline Agnes NORRIS were married on 1 JUN 1869 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Henry Lincoln COLBY, Charles Norris COLBY, Agnes May COLBY, Edith Coffin COLBY, William Roberts COLBY Jr.. William Roberts COLBY Jr. was born on 21 JUN 1884 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Seattle, King County, Washington. In 1910 he was a broker - custom house in Seattle, King County, Washington. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Seattle, King County, Washington. In 1920 he was a broker in Seattle, King County, Washington. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Seattle, King County, Washington. In 1930 he was an insurance salesman in Seattle, King County, Washington. He died on 15 APR 1967 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He had Social Security Number 538-18-9074. SS# issued in: Washington Residence code: Oregon ZIP Code of last known residence: 97202 Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Portland, Oregon. Parents: William Roberts COLBY and Caroline Agnes NORRIS. Spouse: Alice Ward ROBERTS. William Roberts COLBY Jr. and Alice Ward ROBERTS were married on 18 JUN 1908 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Elizabeth Roberts COLBY, Prescott Norris COLBY, Roberta COLBY, Virgina Roberta COLBY, Carolyn Norris COLBY, Wilma Roberts COLBY. William Rufus COLBY was born on 10 JUL 1844 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 SEP 1850 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 22 MAR 1913 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: William Wallace COLBY and Elizabeth Ann Florantha GEORGE. Spouse: Mary GALLOWAY. William Rufus COLBY and Mary GALLOWAY were married about 1870. Children were: Ida May COLBY, William Rufus COLBY. Spouse: Clara P. BOYER. William Rufus COLBY and Clara P. BOYER were married about 1880. William Rufus COLBY was born on 4 MAY 1880 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. (living at home with mother.) He died on 18 APR 1914 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Parents: William Rufus COLBY and Mary GALLOWAY. Spouse: Lila Belle STOVER. William Rufus COLBY and Lila Belle STOVER were married on 24 JAN 1906 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Children were: Ruby Merriman COLBY, Ray Merwin COLBY, Vivian Claire COLBY.  William S.
COLBY was born on 15 MAY 1859 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1870 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New
Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared
in the census on 5 JUN 1880 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 JAN 1907 at Franklin,
Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Franklin Cemetery
at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Albert COLBY and Phebe
E. EATON.William S. "Willy" COLBY was born on 24 JAN 1862 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. He appeared in the census on 11 JUL 1870 in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Abraham COLBY and Mary Ann JEPSON. William Samuel COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1850 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 10 JUN 1880 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. Census Place: Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine Source: FHL Film 1254475 National Archives Film T9-0475 Page 196A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William COLBY Self M M W 28 ME Occ: Brass Moulder Fa: ME Mo: ME Hannah COLBY Wife F M W 28 ME Occ: House Keeping Fa: ME Mo: ME Willie J. COLBY Son M S W 8 ME Occ: At Work Fa: ME Mo: ME Mertie E. COLBY Dau F S W 2 ME Fa: ME Mo: ME Sophia COLBY Mother F W W 76 ME Occ: Works In Tailor Shop Fa: ME Mo: ME Mary STONE Aunt F W W 40 ME Occ: Works In Tailor Shop Fa: ME Mo: ME ======================================================== He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. Parents: John COLBY and Sophia Ann NICKERSON. Spouse: Hannah (COLBY). William Samuel COLBY and Hannah (COLBY) were married about 1871 in Maine. Children were: William I. COLBY, Mertie E. COLBY, Effie S. COLBY. William T. COLBY was born on 21 OCT 1874 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. He died on 5 APR 1875 at Silver Creek, Cass County, Michigan. SOURCE: Genealogical Death Indexing System for Michigan. Ledger page 115, # 111. Recorded 12 Jun 1876. Gives name as William F. Colby. Parents: Horace Farnham COLBY and Lucy Tracy PERKINS. William T. COLBY was born in 1926 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. William T. Sherman COLBY was born on 4 APR 1865 in Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. He died on 4 OCT 1865 at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Parents: James Metcalf COLBY and Anna MARTA. William Therman S. COLBY was born in DEC 1870 in Hazelton, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in New Lothrop, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Hazelton, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 22 APR 1910 in Hazelton, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Parents: Nathan COLBY and Mary M. (COLBY). Spouse: Maude (COLBY). William Therman S. COLBY and Maude (COLBY) were married about 1895. Children were: Mary E. COLBY, Hazel COLBY, Rolland W. COLBY. Capt. William Thomas COLBY was born on 9 JUL 1805 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newbury, Essex County, page 310. Age 44.) In 1860 he was a pilot in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1870 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. In 1870 he was a Pilot in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1880 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died cancer on 25 JAN 1881 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. From the vital Records of Newburyport, Vol. 6, deaths, pg. 18, line 22: 1/25/1881 - William T. Colby, married, age 75y, 6 m, 16 days - cancer - occupation: pilot - Father: Joseph L, born Newbury - Mother: Saly Foot, b. Salisbury - buried Newburyport. He was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Joseph Lunt COLBY and Sarah FOOT. Spouse: Mary Jane CURRIER. Capt. William Thomas COLBY and Mary Jane CURRIER were married on 23 OCT 1828 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) Children were: George William COLBY, Benjamin Edward COLBY, Nancy Gerrish COLBY, Abigail Currier COLBY, Rebecca Jane COLBY, Henry Tarbell COLBY, James Lunt COLBY (twin), Joseph Lunt COLBY (twin), Francis Wilbur Davis COLBY, Mary L. COLBY, John L. COLBY. William Thomas COLBY was born on 8 SEP 1825 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newbury, Essex County, page 304. Age 24.) In 1860 he was a Miller in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Georgetown, Essex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254526 National Archives Film T9-0526 Page 69D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William T. COLBY Self M M W 54 MA Occ: House Carpenter Fa: MA Mo: MA Laura B. COLBY Wife F M W 43 MA Occ: Hskpng Fa: MA Mo: VT ============================================================= He died on 19 APR 1908 at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Byfield Parish Burying Ground at Georgetown, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Sally PETTINGELL. Spouse: Salome HALE. William Thomas COLBY and Salome HALE were married on 14 NOV 1850 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: William Augustus COLBY, Alice Jane COLBY. Spouse: Laura Barbour ROOT. William Thomas COLBY and Laura Barbour ROOT were married on 9 AUG 1870 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Martin Root COLBY, Martin COLBY.  William Thomas
COLBY was born on 1 JUL 1888 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He appeared in the census on 1 JUL 1900 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.
(living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census on
7 JAN 1920 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in
the census on 23 APR 1930 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He died in NOV 1957 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He
had Social Security Number 020-30-1595 . He was buried in the 1st
Parish Cemetery at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents:
Francis Wilbur Davis COLBY and Abby Jane PERKINS.Spouse: Rose Hilda Annette SUNMAN. William Thomas COLBY and Rose Hilda Annette SUNMAN were married on 14 FEB 1908 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Marion Ellnore COLBY, Gertrude Hilda "Gert" COLBY, Dorothy Muriel "Dot" COLBY, Carolyn W. "Cal" COLBY, Elizabeth J. "Betty" COLBY, George E. "Bud" COLBY, William T. COLBY, Robert J. COLBY. William Thomas COLBY was born on 13 AUG 1900 in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 30 APR 1910 in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York. He died on 24 MAR 1954 at Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. Parents: George Henry COLBY and Anna ROBSON. Spouse: Violet May STUTZ. William Thomas COLBY and Violet May STUTZ were married on 10 NOV 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Children were: George William COLBY, Ruth Isabelle COLBY, Norman Leroy COLBY, Elizabeth "Betty" COLBY, Gladys Irene COLBY, Margaret Ellen COLBY. William Tyler COLBY was born on 31 JUL 1804 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Amesbury, Essex County, page 65. Age 46.) He died on 2 AUG 1890 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (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: Enoch COLBY and Catherine TYLER. Spouse: Sally MARSTON. William Tyler COLBY and Sally MARSTON were married on 23 APR 1826 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: FHL Number 890246, 890245; COLBY, William T., Marriage: Sally MARSTON, Date: 23 Apr 1826; Recorded in: Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts.) Spouse: Joanna French GILL. William Tyler COLBY and Joanna French GILL were married on 13 DEC 1829 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: FHL Number 890246, 890245; COLBY, William T., Marriage: Joanna GILL, Date: 13 Dec 1829; Recorded in: Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts.) Children were: John W. COLBY, William Wallace COLBY, Horace COLBY. William W. COLBY was born in DEC 1839 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1850 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 19 JUN 1860 in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a clerk in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 27 JUL 1860 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (living with his brother Uriah.) In 1870 he was an insurance agent in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. In 1880 he was a rail road clerk in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Calais, Washington County, Maine. Parents: Rev. Joseph COLBY and Almeda BALLARD. Spouse: Martha Adams DAVIS. William W. COLBY and Martha Adams DAVIS filed marriage intentions on 30 MAY 1862 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. They were married on 5 JUN 1862 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0012012; Records of births, v. 4-10, 1782-1892; index to births, 1712-1891 Portland (Maine). City Clerk.) Children were: Marian Loring COLBY. William W. COLBY was born on 25 SEP 1848 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 21 SEP 1850 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1860 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He died on 12 OCT 1911 at Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. He was buried on 14 OCT 1911 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (Albion Riverside Cemetery.) Parents: Alonzo Hamilton COLBY and Harriet FINCH. William W. COLBY was born on 24 JAN 1848 in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 SEP 1850 in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254546 National Archives Film T9-0546 Page 422A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William W. COLBY Self M M W 32 NH Occ: Engineer Fa: NH Mo: NH Harriet F. COLBY Wife F M W 29 NH Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH Charles L. COLBY Son M S W 5 MA Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH Ida F. COLBY Dau F S W 4 MA Fa: NH Mo: NH Warren L. COLBY Son M S W 1 MA Fa: NH Mo: NH ========================================================== He died in 1920 at Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Head Cemetery at Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK 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: Levi COLBY and Dolly Green DAVIS. Spouse: Harriet F. EDMONDS. William W. COLBY and Harriet F. EDMONDS were married on 23 JAN 1873 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Children were: Charles Elmer COLBY, Ida Frances COLBY, Warren L. COLBY, Horace Albert COLBY. William W. COLBY was born in 1849 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) Parents: William G. COLBY and Amelia KNIGHT. William W. COLBY was born on 23 OCT 1866 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Wallace COLBY and Georgianna F. HALL. William W. COLBY was born on 20 SEP 1913 in Pueblo County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 31 JAN 1920 in Pueblo County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 APR 1930 in Pueblo County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 26 FEB 1990. He had Social Security Number 522-07-5275. Parents: Ernest Leroy COLBY and Edith (COLBY). William W. COLBY was born in 1921 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Chester Earle COLBY and Addie M. WHITE. William W. COLBY was born on 16 OCT 1924 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father.) He died on 27 JAN 1979 at Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York. He had Social Security Number 128-18-7541. Parents: Rosco John COLBY and Ella HOURIHAN.  William Wallace
COLBY was born on 24 JUN 1818 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire.
1900 cenus give 1819 as dob. He filed marriage intentions on 1 NOV 1840 in
West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital
Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for West Newbury.) In 1850 he
was a shoemaker in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared
in the census on 5 SEP 1850 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He appeared in the census in 1860 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He appeared in the census in 1870 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Census Place: Lawrence, Essex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254530 National Archives Film T9-0530 Page 355B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace William W. COLBY Self M M W 62 NH Occ: Funeral Undertaker Fa: NH Mo: NH Lavina C. COLBY Wife F M W 37 NH Occ: Keeps House Fa: NH Mo: NH Susan J. COLBY Dau F S W 22 NH Occ: School Teacher Fa: NH Mo: NH Mary F. COLBY Dau F S W 20 MA Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH Arthur E. COLBY Son M S W 17 MA Occ: Clerk In Store Fa: NH Mo: NH Guy I. COLBY Son M S W 14 MA Occ: Works In Cotton Mill Fa: NH Mo: NH Alice L. COLBY Dau F S W 2 MA Fa: NH Mo: NH ========================================================= In 1900 he was an Undertaker in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. In 1910 he was an Undertaker in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 7 MAR 1913 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was a cordwainer. He was buried in the Bellvue Cemetery at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts NOTES: William Wallace Colby, an undertaker and funeral director of Lawrence, and one of those who have carried on this business longest in this city, was born in Eaton, now Madison, N.H., June 24, 1818, son of Ebenezer Colby. The Colby family traces its ancestry back in direct line to the year 1133. It was first represented on American soil by Anthony Colby, who came from old England to New England at a very early date, settling in Amesbury, Essex County. The Colby homestead in Amesbury, that has not been out of the possession of the family since it was acquired by Anthony Colby, is now owned and occupied by two maiden sisters. Coleman Colby, the grandfather of William W., was a New Hampshire farmer. He was first married to Phoebe Garland, and subsequently to a Miss Barrows. He reared nine children; namely, Coleman, Ebenezer, Judith, Timothy, Phoebe, Rachel, Abram, Richard, and Lorenzo. Richard, a lawyer, died comparatively young. Lorenzo had reached the age of fourscore when he died in Chelsea, Mass. Ebenezer Colby, born in Eaton, N.H., March 12, 1791, died in the same place in the winter of 1859. An industrious husbandman, he toiled early and late on his rocky farm to support his family. He was twice married. His first wife, Dorothy, a daughter of Philip Jackson, of Eaton, N.H., died at the age of forty-two years. Of their six children, a daughter died in infancy. The others were: John, Mary Ann, William Wallace, Charlotte, and Stephen. A second marriage united Ebenezer with Mary Morrison, of Freedom, N.H., who bore him three children --Eben, Albion, and Mary. Of his nine children, two are living -- William W. and Eben. Eben is a farmer in Moultonboro, N.H. After completing his education in the district schools of Eaton, William W. Colby assisted in the care of the home farm until he attained his majority. Then, in June, 1839, he left home with ten dollars in his pockets, five of which was borrowed from a neighbor, and began the struggle of life in earnest. Having taken the stage-coach at three o'clock in the morning, he reached Dover, some seventy miles distant, at ten o'clock that night. Early next day he resumed his journey, reaching Haverhill, Mass., at three o'clock in the afternoon. Here he accepted work on a farm at twelve dollars a month. At the end of nine months he had saved ninety-six dollars, for which he took his employer's note. During the ensuing winter, in East Haverhill, he worked as an apprentice at the shoemaker's trade for his board. In the following summer he took charge of the farm of a widow in the vicinity. About eight years after his marriage he settled in Lawrence, where he was active in municipal affairs for a time. In 1864 and 1865 he was a member of the Common Council. After this he conducted an express business between Boston and Methuen for a time. During the years 1871 and 1872 he was superintendent of the cemetery. In 1875 he engaged in the undertaking business, which he has since successfully carried on. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The senior Deacon of the Free Baptist church, he has the distinction of being the oldest living member of the society. Mr. Colby was married November 26, 1840, to Elizabeth A. F. George, a daughter of Moses George, of East Haverhill, Mass. Of their ten children, three have passed away, namely: Eli, who died in infancy; Frederick A., at the age of fifteen years; and Edward L., who contracted consumption while serving in the late Rebellion, and died at Oakland Cal., in June, 1887, leaving a widow and two children. The seven living are: George M., who is in the undertaking business with his brother; William R., who lives in the west, and has two children; Charles M., who is employed by the Lawrence Board of Health; Arthur E., who is in business with his father, and has a wife and three children; Guy I., who is the manager of the meat market of Swift & Co. and Springfield, Ill., and has a wife and three children; Susan Jane, who is the wife of Captain Frank F. Eastman, of the United States army, stationed at Vancouver, Wash., and has six children; and Mary F., who is the wife of John W. Bolton, of Lawrence, and has five children. Mrs. Elizabeth Colby died in July, 1874, aged fifty-three years. On September 2, 1875, Mr. Colby married Lavinia C. Pray, of Lawrence. They have one child, Alice Lavinia, who was graduated from the Lawrence High School in 1897. Source: "Histories and Genealogies of Essex County, Massachusetts, Plus Biographical Sketches of Leading citizens." (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Dorothy JACKSON. Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Florantha GEORGE. William Wallace COLBY and Elizabeth Ann Florantha GEORGE were married on 26 NOV 1840 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: George Moses COLBY, William Rufus COLBY, Edward Leroy COLBY, Charles Milton COLBY, Frederick Alonzo COLBY, Eli Wentworth COLBY, Susan Jane COLBY, May Florantha COLBY, Arthur Eugene COLBY, Guy Irving COLBY I. Spouse: Lavinia Clifford PRAY. William Wallace COLBY and Lavinia Clifford PRAY were married on 2 SEP 1875 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Alice Lavina COLBY. William Wallace COLBY was born about 1829 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother) He served in the military from JUL 1863 to MAY 1864 in Civil War. Name: William W Colby , Residence: Haverhill, Massachusetts Occupation: Shoemaker Enlistment Date: 15 July 1863 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Massachusetts Unit Numbers: 909 909 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 15 July 1863 at the age of 32 Drafted in Company D, 18th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 15 July 1863. Killed Company D, 18th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 08 May 1864 in Spotsylvania Court House, VA He died on 8 MAY 1864 at Civil War. Parents: Philip COLBY and Susan C. MORRILL. William Wallace COLBY was born in JUN 1832 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Mary RUNDLET. William Wallace COLBY was born in NOV 1834 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Amesbury, Essex County, page 65. Age 16.) He died on 3 APR 1905 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: William Tyler COLBY and Joanna French GILL. William Wallace COLBY was born in OCT 1857 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 10 AUG 1860 in Ela, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 22 JUL 1870 in Cuba, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas. He was also known as Wallace William Colby. Parents: William Henry COLBY and Fanny Hutchison HUNNEWELL. Spouse: Mamie L. HUGUNIN. William Wallace COLBY and Mamie L. HUGUNIN were married on 16 OCT 1884 in Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas. Children were: Ethel M. COLBY, Edith P. COLBY, Madge COLBY, Pansy B. COLBY, Ella G. COLBY. William Wallace COLBY was born on 29 DEC 1873 in Kansas. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Moultonborough, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Emeline M. BANDFIELD.
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