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Ambrose COLBY was born about 1739 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Ambrose COLBY and Elizabeth LAWRENCE.

Spouse: Sarah STONE. Ambrose COLBY and Sarah STONE were married on 11 OCT 1769 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Sarah STONE, Date: 11 Oct 1769; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: William Hogan COLBY, Ambrose COLBY, Daniel COLBY.


Ambrose COLBY was born on 3 NOV 1751 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 26 MAR 1801 at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. From 'An historical sketch of the town of Deer Isle, Me: pg 81,82. Ambrose Colby was the occupant of the lot lying on the southeast of that of Mr Howard. He came from the vicinity of Newburyport not far from 1768, and after he came he married a daughter of Mr. John Prerssey. He died about the year 1800; his wife survived him untill 1844, and was at the time of her death aged ninty-two years. He built a large house opposite the present Congregational church, upon the site now occupied by the house of Mr. Frederick H. Gross. It was afterward for many years the home of Mr. Amos Gordon, who married a daughter of Mr. Colby. He left two sons, Messrs. Hezekiah and Ambrose Colby, and the daughter already refered to, who was the first wife of Mr. William Torrey, by whom she had two sons, Hezekiah and William Torrey, and a daughter, the first wife of John P. Johnson, Esq. Hezekiah Torry was in 1822, the representative of this town to the legislature, and afterward removed to Belfast, where he died in 1824, much esteemed. The other son, Mr. William Torrey, died on his passage to California, not far from the year 1850, and was at the time of his death over 50 years of age. By her second marriage she had two sons and two daughters who survived her: Mr. Ambrose C. Gordon, who died in 1880, and Captain John Gordon, who died in Bluehill, to which place he had removed. The two daughters were the wives of Mr. Levi Carman and Captain Joseph W. Pressey, and both are now dead. Mr. Gordon, the husband of the daughter of Mr. Colby, came here from Biddleford, Maine, where his relatives still reside. He died several years ago, and none of that name are left in town.
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; (3) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newbury. Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Sarah COLE.

Spouse: Molly PRESSEY. Ambrose COLBY and Molly PRESSEY were married about 1771. Children were: Betsey/Betty COLBY, Hezekiah COLBY, Mercy COLBY, Ambrose COLBY.


Ambrose COLBY was born on 18 SEP 1777 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He died on 12 APR 1824 at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Ambrose COLBY and Molly PRESSEY.

Spouse: Mary BIRD. Ambrose COLBY and Mary BIRD were married on 8 FEB 1802 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Children were: Mary COLBY, Ambrose COLBY, Samuel COLBY, Charlotte COLBY, Samuel Bird COLBY, Frederick Augustus S. COLBY, Henry Emmerton COLBY, Sarah COLBY.


Ambrose COLBY was born on 25 SEP 1781 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He died on 26 MAR 1839 at Embden, Somerset County, Maine. Parents: Corpl. Benjamin COLBY and Elizabeth FOYE.

Spouse: Anna MCPHEARSON. Ambrose COLBY and Anna MCPHEARSON were married about 1803. Children were: Betsey COLBY, John COLBY, Sumner COLBY, Ambrose COLBY, Mary COLBY.

Spouse: Almira HOLDEN. Ambrose COLBY and Almira HOLDEN were married on 10 DEC 1822 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Jane Holden COLBY, Philander Moore COLBY, Almira Ann "Myra" COLBY, Jonas Holden COLBY, Spencer COLBY, Helon Hilton COLBY.


Ambrose COLBY was born on 23 AUG 1804 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Ambrose COLBY and Mary BIRD.


Ambrose COLBY was born in 1812 in Maine. In 1850 he was a fancy goods dealer in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. In 1860 he was a fancy goods dealer in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Parents: Ambrose COLBY and Anna MCPHEARSON.

Spouse: Jane M. (COLBY). Ambrose COLBY and Jane M. (COLBY) were married about 1832 in Maine. Children were: George H. COLBY.


Ambrose COLBY was born on 20 SEP 1855 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jackson, Clinton County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother.) 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.
Census Place: Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana
Source: FHL Film 1254270 National Archives Film T9-0270 Page 252D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Ambrose COLBY Self M M W 24 IN
Occ: Blacksmith Fa: NY Mo: VT
Sarah COLBY Wife F M W 27 IN
Occ: Keeping House Fa: OH Mo: OH
Bianca COLBY Dau F S W 4M IN
Fa: IN Mo: IN
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He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Adams, Hamilton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1910 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. He appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. In 1920 he was a sign maker of metal signs in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. He died on 19 FEB 1941 at Houston, Harris County, Texas. He was buried on 20 FEB 1941 in the Hyde Park Cemetery at Houston, Harris County, Texas Parents: William Alexander COLBY and Mary Ann RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Sarah C. LONG. Ambrose COLBY and Sarah C. LONG were married on 27 FEB 1879 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. (SOURCE: Index to Marriage Record 1852 - 1905 Inclusive Volume I Letters A - K Inclusive
W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office, Frankfort Compiled by Indiana Work Projects Administration.)

Children were: Bianca COLBY, Samuel Gard COLBY, Willie Omer COLBY, Carl C. COLBY.


Ambrose Amherst COLBY was born in JUL 1868 in Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackman, Somerset County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jackman, Somerset County, Maine. He died in 1940. Parents: Helon Hilton COLBY and Nancy RAY.

Spouse: Henrietta NEWTON. Ambrose Amherst COLBY and Henrietta NEWTON were married about 1891.


Photo Ambrose Eastman COLBY was born on 3 JUL 1887 in Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 4 FEB 1920 in Stark, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. He registered for the draft in 1942 at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Record
Name:
Ambrose Eastman Colby
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1887
Residence: Caledonia, Vermont
Birth: Topsham, Vermont
Roll: WW2_2368789

He died on 25 JUL 1978 at East St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) He had Social Security Number 008-14-5466. Parents: Edwin Roger COLBY and Martha Ellen EASTMAN.

Spouse: Myrtie Edna HUTCHINS. Ambrose Eastman COLBY and Myrtie Edna HUTCHINS were married on 17 DEC 1909 in Lyme, Grafton County, New Hampshire. They were divorced about 1926.

Spouse: Corralin Amelia SHORES. Ambrose Eastman COLBY and Corralin Amelia SHORES were married on 9 OCT 1927 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. They were married on 11 AUG 1959 in Concord, Essex County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008. re-marriage.) Children were: Maurice Ambrose COLBY.


Ambrose Henry COLBY was born on 6 NOV 1843 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newburyport.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1860 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in 1861 at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He was buried in the Mt. Adams Cemetery at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine Parents: Henry Emmerton COLBY and Mary Lydia HASKELL.


Ambrose Sumner COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1854 in Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Casnovia, Muskegon County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. Parents: Philander Moore COLBY and Mary Ann HOLDEN.

Spouse: Mary Etta MARTIN. Ambrose Sumner COLBY and Mary Etta MARTIN were married about 1884. Children were: Clellan S. COLBY, Pearl COLBY, Delone S. COLBY, Clinton M. COLBY, John W. COLBY, Mary Ann COLBY, Nola COLBY.


Amelia COLBY was born in APR 1856 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. She appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1860 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 21 JUL 1870 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York. She appeared in the census on 23 JUN 1900 in Arcade, Wyoming County, New York. She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Java, Wyoming County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: John D. COLBY and Matilda SMITH.

Spouse: Rufus Ehnon HAWKS. Rufus Ehnon HAWKS and Amelia COLBY were married about 1876. Children were: Bertha M. HAWKS, Rufus Albert HAWKS, Mabel L. HAWKS.


Amelia Caroline COLBY was born on 13 APR 1813 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics) She died on 10 JAN 1840 at Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Hon. Thomas W. COLBY and Nancy MOORE.

Spouse: Joseph FENNO. Joseph FENNO and Amelia Caroline COLBY were married on 26 AUG 1836 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Caroline Amelia FENNO.


Amelia Frances COLBY was christened/baptized on 7 JUN 1846 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died in 1848 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She was also known as Arvilla Anna Colby. Died in Lowell of cholera infantum at the age of 2.
SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) Early Vital Records of Middlesex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Lowell, birth. Parents: Francis Morse COLBY and Arvilla Jane SMITH.


Amelia Jane COLBY was born on 7 AUG 1845 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. She died on 9 OCT 1846 at Newark, Licking County, Ohio. Parents: William Alexander COLBY and Mary Ann RICHARDSON.


Amelia Josephine COLBY was born on 24 FEB 1877 in Modale, Harrison County, Iowa. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Long Island, Phillips County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Long Island, Phillips County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) She died in 1950. Parents: Joel COLBY and Mary Sophia FARLEY.


Amelia O. COLBY was born in 1854 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) She died on 17 APR 1879. Parents: Austin S. COLBY and Emily A. DUNTON.

Spouse: Augustus A. PIERCE. Augustus A. PIERCE and Amelia O. COLBY were married on 2 NOV 1873 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine.


Amelie COLBY was born on 23 NOV 1891. She died on 14 APR 1958. Parents: Gardner COLBY and Fanny Hazard CURTIS.

Spouse: Frank Hobart HIGGINS. Frank Hobart HIGGINS and Amelie COLBY were married on 9 NOV 1918. Children were: Hobart Colby HIGGINS.


Amerst Everett COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1911 in Alto, Kent County, Michigan. Between 1934 and 1972 he was a chemical engineer for Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Midland County, Michigan. He died in JUN 1975 at Midland, Midland County, Michigan. He had Social Security Number 379-03-1547. He graduated from Michigan State University on Feb 8 1934. Parents: Ernest Emory COLBY and Martha Bedell LEE.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth CONRAD. Amerst Everett COLBY and Mary Elizabeth CONRAD were married on 5 MAY 1937 in Michigan. Children were: Dale Emory COLBY, Martha Marion COLBY, Carl Frederick COLBY, Roger Lee COLBY.


Amie E. COLBY was born on 4 APR 1868 in Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: George W. COLBY (twin) and Fidelia GOODNOW.


Amina P. COLBY was born on 1 AUG 1841 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 30 JUN 1860 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Edmund COLBY and Ann PARSONS.

Spouse: Levi MUNGER. Levi MUNGER and Amina P. COLBY were married on 4 NOV 1858. Children were: George MUNGER, Edmund C. MUNGER.


Amon COLBY was born in 1854 in East Branch, Warren County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Eldred, Mckean County, Pennsylvania.
Census Place: Eldred, Warren, Pennsylvania
Source: FHL Film 1255200 National Archives Film T9-1200 Page 256C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Amon COLBY Self M M W 25 PA
Occ: Farmer Fa: PA Mo: NY
Sarah COLBY Wife F M W 22 PA
Occ: House Keeping Fa: NY Mo: OH
Ordensa COLBY Dau F S W 5 PA
Fa: PA Mo: PA
Carlton COLBY Son M S W 2 PA
Fa: PA Mo: PA
Electa COLBY Dau F S W 2M PA
Fa: PA Mo: PA
Mary LANGWERTTY Other F S W 19 PA
Occ: Servant Fa: PA Mo: OH
He died in 1927 at Eldred, Mckean County, Pennsylvania. Parents: John Wesley COLBY and Electa GREEN.

Spouse: Sarah M. LANGWORTHY. Amon COLBY and Sarah M. LANGWORTHY were married on 1 JAN 1874 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Children were: Ordensa COLBY, Amon Carlton COLBY, Electa COLBY.


Amon Carlton COLBY was born on 26 OCT 1878 in Eldred, Mckean County, Pennsylvania. Parents: Amon COLBY and Sarah M. LANGWORTHY.


Amoretta "Etta" COLBY was born on 27 MAR 1857 in Vermont. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Miami, Hamilton County, Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Delhi, Hamilton County, Ohio. She died on 5 MAY 1949 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. She was buried on 7 MAY 1949 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. at 10:45 a.m. in the Spring Grove Cemetery. The cause of death was listed as Bronchial pneumonia and senility. Parents: Lucius COLBY and Julia A. CRANE.

Spouse: George A. FITCH. George A. FITCH and Amoretta "Etta" COLBY were married on 13 JAN 1876 in Cambridge, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: George C. FITCH, Edward W. FITCH, Dr. Harry D. FITCH.


Amos COLBY was born on 22 JUL 1772 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury.) SOURCE: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Roger COLBY and Eleanor CHALLIS.


Amos COLBY was born about 1782. Parents: Samuel COLBY and Sarah CUMMINGS.


Amos COLBY was born on 1 APR 1792 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: David COLBY and Sarah BADGER.

Spouse: Mary GORDON. Amos COLBY and Mary GORDON were married on 8 MAY 1823 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
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Marriage Place: Henniker, Merrimack, New Hampshire
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I09452-2
System Origin: New Hampshire-EASy
Source Film Number: 1000976
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Collection: New Hampshire Marriages, 1720-1920
Children were: Abel COLBY.


Amos COLBY was born in 1809 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Alden, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1870 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Darien, Genesee County, New York.
Census Place: Darien, Genesee, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254835 National Archives Film T9-0835 Page 524D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Mary RICE Self F W W 73 MA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA
Amos COLBY Other M W W 70 NH
Occ: Laborer Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He died on 13 JAN 1898 at Bethany, Genesee County, New York.
Daily News
Batavia, Genesee County, New York State
January 15-1898

DEATH AT COUNTY HOUSE.
Amos COLBY, a former well-known resident of Darien, died from the effects of gangrene at the County House on Thursday. He was 88 years old.
Amos was a stone mason.

(SOURCE: FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys: genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett.)
Parents: Ruben COLBY and Lovina WILSON.

Spouse: Rena STICKNEY. Amos COLBY and Rena STICKNEY were married about 1826 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. Children were: Delania S. COLBY, Serena S. COLBY, Ruben COLBY, Aaron COLBY, Caroline COLBY, Rodolphus Zelotus COLBY, Franklin COLBY.


Amos COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1812 in Canada. He appeared in the census on 16 JUL 1860 in Forestville, Fillmore County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1870 in Forestville, Fillmore County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Big Creek, Russell County, Kansas. (living with daughter Geraldine and family.) He died on 27 APR 1889 at Russell County, Kansas. He was buried in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery (Gorham Cemetery) at Russell County, Kansas

Spouse: Sarah (COLBY). Amos COLBY and Sarah (COLBY) were married about 1834. Children were: Joseph COLBY, Geraldine Martha COLBY, Eliza COLBY.


Amos COLBY was born on 5 MAR 1816 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SHOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Lowell, Middlesex County, page 306. Age 35.) He appeared in the census on 25 AUG 1870 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 12 NOV 1870 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Cause of death: Heart disease. He was a pump maker. He was buried in the Edson Cemetery at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (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: Clark C. COLBY and Susanna MORSE.

Spouse: Mary C. HORNE. Amos COLBY and Mary C. HORNE were married about 1835. Children were: Edwin Alonzo COLBY.


Photo Amos COLBY was born on 15 DEC 1816 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. He died on 22 MAR 1877 at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. Burial: Church Street Cemetery, Merrimac, Massachusets. He was a blacksmith. Cause of death: Heart Disease.
SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (3) FHL film 0599730 Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah; marriage. Parents: William COLBY and Sally CARTER.

Spouse: Charlotte FRENCH. Amos COLBY and Charlotte FRENCH were married on 28 NOV 1839 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Children were: Nahum F. COLBY, Melissa A. COLBY, Mary I. COLBY, John W. COLBY, Charles C. COLBY, Edwin C. "Ned" COLBY, Etta H. COLBY, Herbert C. COLBY.


Amos COLBY was born on 9 APR 1822 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died before 1880 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Mary BABBIDGE.

Spouse: Eleanor (COLBY). Amos COLBY and Eleanor (COLBY) were married about 1844. Children were: Elizabeth COLBY, Walter COLBY, Joseph Otis COLBY.


Amos COLBY was born on 22 APR 1834 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 17 SEP 1850 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Waltham, Mower County, Minnesota. In 1880 he was a farmer in Waltham, Mower County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Waltham, Mower County, Minnesota. He died on 13 MAY 1907 at Brownsdale, Mower County, Minnesota. In 1856 he left friends and relatives and went to Minnesota. He took a homestead near Brownsdale, and it was his home as long as he lived. It proved to be a lonely life with noone living within many miles. He returned to New Hampshire. He married Mary at the age of 35, she was 22. They then went west his home in Brownsdale, Minnesota.
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: Willoughby COLBY and Betsey WHEELER.

Spouse: Mary E. STEVENS. Amos COLBY and Mary E. STEVENS were married on 26 DEC 1867 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Amos Age: 35 years Marriage: Mary E. STEVENS Age: 22 years, Date: 26 Dec 1869; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Irad Amos COLBY, Charles Moses COLBY, George Ward COLBY, Anna May COLBY, Grace Alice COLBY.


Amos B. COLBY was born on 15 NOV 1818 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 28 SEP 1850 in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 29 JUL 1870 in Brunswick, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Spouse: Caroline R. PHILIPS. Amos B. COLBY and Caroline R. PHILIPS filed marriage intentions on 3 JAN 1844 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Groom's Name: Amos W. B. Colby
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00864-7
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1032378
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Collection: Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930

They were married on 11 FEB 1844 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Groom's Name: Amos M. B. Colby
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00722-3
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1013958
Reference Number: Cn 518 Pg 103
Collection: Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930

Children were: Russell COLBY, Mary A. COLBY, Melvin COLBY, Elvin Chauncy COLBY.

Spouse: Lucina B. (COLBY). Amos B. COLBY and Lucina B. (COLBY) were married about 1891.


Amos Blodgett COLBY was born on 26 JUN 1822 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 16 MAY 1851 at Nevada. Cause of death: Typhoid fever.

SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881. Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Sally BLODGETT.


Amos Clark COLBY was born on 28 JUN 1815 in Lisbon, 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 Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Amos Colby 33 M Blacksmith $700 NH
Mary Colby 32 F NH
Almeda 10 F NH Y
George C. (L) 8 M NH Y
James H. 3 M NH
Mary E. 6/12 F NH
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He served in the military from AUG 1862 to MAY 1863 in Civil War.
American Civil War Soldiers
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Amos C Colby
Enlistment Date: 11 August 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Death Date: 30 December 1882
Death Place: Lincoln, NH
Unit Numbers: 1205 1205
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 August 1862 at the age of 44
Enlisted in Company I, 3rd Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 21 August 1862.
Received a disability discharge Company I, 3rd Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 09 May 1863 in Botany Bay Island, SC

He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lincoln, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Lincoln, Grafton, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254765 National Archives Film T9-0765 Page 436A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Amos C COLBY Self M M W 64 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: MASS Mo: NH
Mary G COLBY Wife F M W 64 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Amanda E COLBY Dau F S W 25 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He died on 30 DEC 1882 at Lincoln, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery), Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Enoch COLBY and Mary/Polly COUCH.

Spouse: Mary G. SANBORN. Amos Clark COLBY and Mary G. SANBORN were married on 27 MAY 1838 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976, COLBY, Amos C., Marriage: Mary SANBORN; Date: 27 May 1838; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Almedia A. COLBY, Dr. George Leonard COLBY, James Henry B. COLBY, James Henry COLBY, Mary Etta COLBY, Amos Clark COLBY, Amanda COLBY, William N. COLBY.


Amos Clark COLBY was born on 26 FEB 1852 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 203A
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Clark A. COLBY Self M S W 28 N.H.
Occ: Farmer Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Ella A. COLBY Other F W W 30 N.H.
Occ: House Keeper Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Mary E. COLBY Other F S W 11 N.H.
Occ: With Her Mother Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Luke COLBY Other M S W 9 N.H.
Occ: With His Mother Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
William M. COLBY Brother M S W 21 N.H.
Occ: Farm Hand Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
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He died on 25 MAR 1930 at Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Amos Clark COLBY and Mary G. SANBORN.

Spouse: Ella H. EASTMAN. Amos Clark COLBY and Ella H. EASTMAN were married on 26 AUG 1882 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Children were: Luke COLBY, Blanche A. COLBY, Amy COLBY, Don COLBY.


Amos Clark COLBY III was born on 11 APR 1937 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Howard Milton COLBY and Iola HODGDON.


Amos D. COLBY was born on 19 JAN 1869 in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 27 JUN 1870 in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1881 in Hatley, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 22 JAN 1920 in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. He died automobile accident on 16 JAN 1938 at Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He appeared in newspaper on 17 JAN 1938
January 17, 1938

KILLED WHEN AUTOS CRASH AT KEENE, NH

January 16 - Amos Colby 69 of Fairlee,Vermont and Juzon or Jason (name is hard to read) McCoy, 26, of Fairlee and Fitchburg,Mass., with whom he was riding, suffered serious injuries today in the collision of two automobiles.

Colby leaves a son, Jerry, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont and a brother, Jerry, of Fairlee, Vermont.


Parents: Joseph COLBY and Sarah A. MORSE.

Spouse: Ellen M. DROWN. Amos D. COLBY and Ellen M. DROWN were married about 1890. Children were: Celestia F. COLBY, Harrison Reuben COLBY, Jerry Timothy COLBY, Ellen M. COLBY.


Amos Don COLBY was born on 3 MAR 1927 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. He died on 5 MAR 1927 at Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Don COLBY and Mrytle E GRAY.


Amos Eugene COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1847 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (SOURCE: Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, 1800-1917. birth.) He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1860 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 5 SEP 1888 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He was buried in the Green Lawn Cemetery at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Alice Belinda ALLEN.

Spouse: Rachel SELLS. Amos Eugene COLBY and Rachel SELLS were married on 16 APR 1871 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0877917; Marriage records, 1810-1941 Ohio. Probate Court (Cuyahoga County).)

Children were: Florence G. COLBY, Laura COLBY, Helen COLBY, Lewis Sells COLBY.


Amos G. COLBY was born on 26 APR 1841 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with Cyrus Colby and Mehitable Brown family.) He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living on town farm.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living Hannah Conery, prob. mother.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Hannah (COLBY).

Spouse: Sarah M. FRENCH. Amos G. COLBY and Sarah M. FRENCH were married on 13 JUL 1871 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Amos G., Age: 30 years; Marriage: Sarah M. FRENCH, Age: 30 years; Date: 13 Jul 1871 Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) They were divorced in APR 1882.
April 20, 1882
Location: New Hampshire
Paper: New Hampshire Patriot
Article type: Legislative

Divorces have been granted in the following cases:

Cora V. Hardy vs. Leslie W. Hardy; Amos G. Colby vs. Sarah M. Colby


Amos G. COLBY was born in NOV 1841 in Maine. He appeared in the census on 23 AUG 1850 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (lving at home with mother.) In 1860 he was a paper hanger in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 18 JUL 1860 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (lving at home with mother.) He served in the military from AUG 1861 to AUG 1864 in Civil War.
Name: Amos G Colby ,
Residence: East Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Paper Hanger
Enlistment Date: 28 August 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Death Date: 14 January 1914
Unit Numbers: 1001 1001
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 28 August 1861 at the age of 19
Enlisted in 1st Light Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 28 August 1861.
Mustered out 1st Light Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 29 August 1864 in Charles Town, WV

He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. In 1880 he was a paper hanger in New London, New London County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. In 1900 he was a painter in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. He died on 14 JAN 1914. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Capt. Charles Pressey COLBY and Hannah WENTWORTH.

Spouse: Alice Pierce OBEN. Amos G. COLBY and Alice Pierce OBEN were married about 1868 in Connecticut. Children were: Alfred Oben COLBY.


Photo Amos H. COLBY was born on 3 NOV 1839 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0010595; Town and vital records, 1737-1911 Brunswick (Maine). Town Clerk.)

Name: Amos H. Colby
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 03 Nov 1839
Birthplace: BRUNSWICK,CUMBERLAND,MAINE
Death Date: 24 Jun 1854
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Colby
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Sophia A. Nickerson
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C50296-1
System Origin: Maine-ODM
Source Film Number: 10595
Reference Number:
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900

He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1860 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military from JAN 1864 to JUN 1864.
American Civil War Soldiers
Name:
Amos H Colby
Residence: Brunswick, Maine
Enlistment Date: 06 January 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Maine
Unit Numbers: 1048 1048
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 06 January 1864 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company H, 30th Infantry Regiment Maine on 06 January 1864.
Died Company H, 30th Infantry Regiment Maine on 24 June 1864 in Morganza, LA

He died on 24 JUN 1864 at Morganza, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. He was buried in the Port Hudson National Cemetery at Port Hudson, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Parents: John COLBY and Sophia Ann NICKERSON.

Spouse: Sarah R. DOUGLAS. Amos H. COLBY and Sarah R. DOUGLAS were married on 1 JAN 1862 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine.


Amos H. COLBY was born in JUL 1868 in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 15 AUG 1870 in Danby, Rutland County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.)
He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1880 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 26 JUN 1900 in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont. He died in 1929 at New Hampshire. He was buried in the Mountaiview Cemetery at Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Henry W. COLBY and Roxanna F. HILL.

Spouse: Ella BURBEE. Amos H. COLBY and Ella BURBEE were married about 1886. Children were: Jennie M. COLBY.


Amos Hartwell COLBY was born on 1 SEP 1840 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Antrim, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 229A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Amos H. COLBY Self M M W 39 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Ellen E. COLBY Wife F M W 29 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Milton L. COLBY Son M S W 11 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
Alton C. COLBY Son M S W 10 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
Emily N. LINCOLN SisterL F W W 44 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: MA Mo: NH
Hannah L. COLBURN MotherL F W W 54 NH
Occ: Housework Fa: MA Mo: NH
Walter YOUNG Other M S W 20 NH
Occ: Laborer Fa: --- Mo: ---
Harlan P. COLBY Son M M W 7 N.H.
Occ: Farmer Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
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He died on 17 OCT 1895 at Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery at Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Parents: Cyrus COLBY and Eliza CARR.

Spouse: Ellen E. COLBURN. Amos Hartwell COLBY and Ellen E. COLBURN were married on 12 NOV 1867 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976, COLBY, Amos Age: 27 years, Marriage: Ellen E. GOULD Age: 17 years, Date: 12 Nov 1867, Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Milton L. COLBY, Alton Cyrus COLBY, Harlan P. COLBY, Burton Scott COLBY.


Amos Niles COLBY was born on 11 MAY 1823 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York.
Census Place: Ogden, Monroe, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254861 National Archives Film T9-0861 Page 296A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
H. D. VROOM Self M W W 84 NJ
Occ: Retired Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NJ
Amos N. COLBY SonL M M W 56 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NY
Eliza COLBY Dau F M W 57 NJ
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NJ Mo: NJ
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Parents: Col. Eastman COLBY and Hannah NILES.

Spouse: Virginia Elivia WILLEY. Amos Niles COLBY and Virginia Elivia WILLEY were married on 17 OCT 1847 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. Children were: Cassius W. COLBY, Delvin Sylvanus COLBY, Lucy Emogene COLBY, Virginia Elivia COLBY.

Spouse: Eliza VROOM. Amos Niles COLBY and Eliza VROOM were married about 1859.


Amos W. COLBY was born on 29 AUG 1868 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 5 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He died in 1945 at Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. 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: Irad COLBY and Azubia A. WHICHER.

Spouse: Nora M. DICKEY. Amos W. COLBY and Nora M. DICKEY were married about 1902.


Amos Wheeler COLBY was born on 24 DEC 1823 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
Amos W. Colby 27 M Farmer 1000 NH
Mary Colby 26 F NH
Cyrus P. 5 M NH Y
John S. 3 M NH Y
George B. 1/ NH
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He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1860 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1870 in Tyngsboro, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 22 MAR 1894 at Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: George C. COLBY and Direxia P. HAYNES.

Spouse: Mary Ann SANBORN. Amos Wheeler COLBY and Mary Ann SANBORN were married on 11 JAN 1844 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Amos W., Marriage: Mary Ann SANBORN, Date: 11 Jan 1844; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Cyrus Porter COLBY, George E. COLBY, John S. COLBY, George Everett COLBY.

Spouse: Adeline A. ALDEN. Amos Wheeler COLBY and Adeline A. ALDEN were married on 15 DEC 1857 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Amovette COLBY was born in MAY 1987 in Massachusetts. Parents: Jayson COLBY and Laura A. (COLBY).

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