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Eri COLBY was born on 9 JUN 1823 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was living in 1846 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Randolph, Columbia County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Brownsdale, Mower County, Minnesota. He was living in 1895 in South Dakota. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Miltona, Douglas County, Minnesota. (living with daughter Philena.) He died on 18 APR 1907 at Brookings County, South Dakota. (SOURCE: South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955.) (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: Willoughby COLBY and Betsey M. MORGAN.

Spouse: Elizabeth B. LEWIS. Eri COLBY and Elizabeth B. LEWIS were married on 13 DEC 1848 in Minnesota. Children were: Philena J. COLBY, Byron Eri COLBY, Alfred Morgan COLBY, Nellie Josephine COLBY.


Eric Andrew COLBY was born on 2 APR 1948 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Eugene Calvin COLBY and Marion Esther TYLER.


Eric Averill COLBY was born on 29 APR 1953 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) He died on 16 APR 1998 at Enosburg Falls, Franklin County, Vermont. He had Social Security Number 008-44-2059. Parents: Lee Otis COLBY and Doris Josephine LINCEORANT.


Eric Christopher COLBY was born on 19 APR 1972 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Parents: Gary Chester COLBY and Jo-Anne C. SENEZ.

Spouse: Catherine CRITCHLOW. Eric Christopher COLBY and Catherine CRITCHLOW were married on 25 SEP 1999 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


Eric Eugene COLBY was born on 2 JUL 1980 in Martin County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.) Parents: Eldren Eugene COLBY and Darla Mae STENSLAND.


Erle Norval COLBY was born on 23 MAR 1860 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in JUL 1860 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (listed as Clarence.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He died on 11 MAR 1923. Parents: William L. COLBY and Eliza Storrs HUNTLEY.

Spouse: Alice May BURRELL. Erle Norval COLBY and Alice May BURRELL were married in 1888. Children were: Glen Burrell COLBY, Alice May COLBY.


Erma Belle COLBY was born on 10 DEC 1917 in Wisconsin. She appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Abbotsford, Marathon County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) She was also known as Irma Colby. Parents: Henry Dean COLBY and Lucy MAYVILLE.


Erma Dorothea COLBY was born on 10 FEB 1910 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. She appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with Rogers grandparents, John N. Rogers and Ruth A. ) She died on 2 OCT 1960 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Charles Fenwick COLBY and Ida Louise ROGERS.


Erma Julia COLBY was born on 1 OCT 1900 in Swan, Noble County, Indiana. Parents: Albert COLBY and Hattie CUMMINS.


Erma Lucile COLBY was born on 3 OCT 1888 in Mendon, Cache County, Utah. She died on 5 MAY 1889 at Mendon, Cache County, Utah. Parents: John William COLBY and Laura Melvina COLLINS.


Erma Vivan COLBY was born on 3 JAN 1925 in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She died on 9 MAR 1969 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She had Social Security Number 003-20-4916 . (BOOK SOURCE: "The History of Boscawen & Webster, New Hampshire, from 1878 to 1933." by Willis G. Buxton.) Parents: Frank Eugene COLBY and Clara Belle STEVENS.

Spouse: Robert H. ROBY. Robert H. ROBY and Erma Vivan COLBY were married on 6 FEB 1943.


Ernest COLBY was born about 1910 in Vermont. Parents: Reginald J. COLBY and Jennie CROSS.


Ernest A. COLBY was born on 19 MAR 1854 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1900 he was a farmer in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 JAN 1920 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1920 he was a farmer in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 17 FEB 1923 at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the New Pond Cemetery at Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Robert COLBY and Lovey CARTER.

Spouse: Clara A. PAIGE. Ernest A. COLBY and Clara A. PAIGE were married on 10 NOV 1886 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Ernest A. Age: 32 years, Marriage: Clara A. PAIGE Age: 28 years, Date: 10 Nov 1886; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Millie COLBY, Elton Albertist COLBY, Oral Nathaniel COLBY, Roy John COLBY.


Ernest Alger COLBY was born on 28 DEC 1885 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 2 JUL 1947. Parents: Edwin Lawrence COLBY and Elizabeth (Lizzie) KENDRICK.

Spouse: Dorothy P. CHASE. Ernest Alger COLBY and Dorothy P. CHASE were married on 11 SEP 1927 in Massachusetts.


Ernest B. COLBY was born on 27 FEB 1844 in Granby, Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York.
Census Place: Oswego, Oswego, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254913 National Archives Film T9-0913 Page 294B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Earnest K. COLBY Self M M W 36 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY
Charlotte COLBY Wife F M W 36 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: NY
Frank D. COLBY Son M S W 6 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Daniel D. COLBY Father M W W 80 NY
Fa: NH Mo: VT
Joseph HART Other M S W 14 NY
Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: NY Mo: NY
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He died on 22 FEB 1900 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) Served in Civil War from Oswego, New York, enlistment 3 July 1863, private, age 19. Parents: Daniel D. COLBY and Elizabeth SINGER.

Spouse: Charlotte CURTIS. Ernest B. COLBY and Charlotte CURTIS were married on 11 JUL 1863 in Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) Children were: Frank Dewitt COLBY.


Ernest C. COLBY was born in 1924 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Frank Hobart COLBY and Lillian B. LEWIS.

Spouse: Priscilla Nettie GILES. Ernest C. COLBY and Priscilla Nettie GILES were married on 4 MAY 1946 in Boothbay, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Francis V. "Frank" COLBY.


Ernest Claude COLBY was born on 25 MAY 1884 in Nunda, McHenry County, Illinois. He died on 19 SEP 1949 at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois.
Crystal Lake Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Thursday, September 22, 1949

A host of friends were saddened by the sudden passing of Ernest C. Colby on Sept. 19 in Elgin hospital. He was born on May 25, 1884, in Crystal Lake and resided here his entire life. His kindliness and good humor endeared him to many and his beautiful tenor voice was enjoyed by all who heard him sing. He was for years a member of the Crystal Lake Choral club. For 25 years he operated a general store in this city.

Friends may call at the Warner Funeral Home. Christian Science services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Warner Funeral Home and interment will be at Union cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, the former Bessie Lund, whom he married on July 27, 1907; a son Warren L., of Benton Harbor, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Ewert of Crystal Lake, a son, Arden K. of Charleston, S. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Rechler of Crystal Lake, six grandchildren, a brother Carl of Loyal, Wis.; a brother Earl of Crystal Lake, a sister, Mrs. Lulu Sherburne of Crystal Lake and a sister Mrs. Addie Prior of Loyal, Wis. A brother Bert W. and a sister Stella, preceded him in death.
He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Ora Carl COLBY (twin) and Emma Ezilda COLBY.

Spouse: Bessie Alice LUND. Ernest Claude COLBY and Bessie Alice LUND were married on 27 JUL 1907 in Nunda, McHenry County, Illinois. Children were: Warren Lund COLBY, Agnes Elizabeth COLBY, Arden Keith COLBY, Winfield Scott COLBY.


Ernest Clinton COLBY was born on 17 DEC 1839 in Washington, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. He died on 6 MAR 1905 at Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut.
Name: Ernest C Colby
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 08 Mar 1905
Burial Place: Springfield, Mass
Death Date: 06 Mar 1905
Death Place: Waterbury, Connecticut
Age: 64
Birth Date: 1841
Birthplace: Washington, Vt.
Occupation: Merchant
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Colby
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Adeline M. Kneeland
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B07470-5
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 2071121
Reference Number: cn 135
Collection: Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910

He was buried in the Springfield Cemetery at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts Parents: John COLBY and Adeline Minerva KNEELAND.

Spouse: Arabella Alena BROWNING. Ernest Clinton COLBY and Arabella Alena BROWNING were married on 1 JUN 1864 in Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Edward B. COLBY, John Roland Colby BROWNING.


Ernest Daniel COLBY was born on 27 SEP 1888 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.)

Name: Ernest D. Colby
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
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Birth Date: 27 Sep 1888
Birthplace: Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Daniel M. Colby
Father's Birthplace:
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Mother's Name: Martha V. Brookings
Mother's Birthplace:
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52118-2
System Origin: Maine-EASy
Source Film Number: 12310
Reference Number: v 1 p 81
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900

He appeared in the census in 1900 in Richmond, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 25 MAR 1920 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He died in 1957. He was buried in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (New Evergreen Cemetery.) Parents: Daniel Marston COLBY and Martha Vaughn BROOKINGS.

Spouse: Martha B. STINSON. Ernest Daniel COLBY and Martha B. STINSON were married on 26 SEP 1918 in Maine. Children were: Mattie V. COLBY.

Spouse: Alice M. SHEA. Ernest Daniel COLBY and Alice M. SHEA were married on 22 JAN 1929 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine.


Ernest Delmar COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1896 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 1 APR 1910 at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Name: Ernest Delmar Colby
Death date: 01 Apr 1910
Death place: Holliston,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race or color (expanded): White
Age in years: 13
Estimated birth year: 1897
Birthdate: 1897
Birthplace: Somerville, Massachusetts
Marital status: Single
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Frank H Colby
Mother's name: Matilda S Nickerson
Film number: 2314427
Digital GS number: 4283179
Image number: 00418
Reference number: 73
Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915

He was buried on 3 APR 1910 in the Lake Grove Cemetery at Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Parents: Frank Handel COLBY and Matilda S. NICKERSON.


Ernest Ellsworth COLBY was born on 25 JAN 1884 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He died on 31 MAY 1969 at Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. SSDI gives date as June 1969. He had Social Security Number 006-14-5362. Parents: Charles Ellsworth COLBY and Annie May PERKINS.

Spouse: Sybel C. SMITH. Ernest Ellsworth COLBY and Sybel C. SMITH were married on 16 SEP 1906 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Ethel M. COLBY, Willis C. COLBY, Francena May COLBY, Ernest Ellsworth COLBY Jr., Etta M. COLBY, Evelyn L. COLBY.


Ernest Ellsworth COLBY Jr. was born on 3 JUL 1913 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine.
Name: Ernest E. Colby
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
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Birth Date: 03 Jul 1913
Birthplace: Maine
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Ernest E. Colby
Father's Birthplace:
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Mother's Name: Sybil C. Smith
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52120-1
System Origin: Maine-EASy
Source Film Number: 12313
Reference Number: 2:F4FL5D
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900

He appeared in the census in 1920 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 26 SEP 1978 at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Ernest Ellsworth COLBY and Sybel C. SMITH.

Spouse: Alice Jones WHITTEN. Ernest Ellsworth COLBY Jr. and Alice Jones WHITTEN were married on 16 SEP 1935 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine.


Ernest Emory COLBY was born on 24 FEB 1871 in Bowne, Kent County, Michigan.
Name: Ernest E. Colby
Birthdate: 24 Feb 1871
Birthplace: Bowne, Kent, Michigan
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Father's name: Isaac Colby
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Father's age:
Mother's name: Delia Colby
Mother's birthplace: New York
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Film number: 2297928
Digital GS number: 4009505
Image number: 649
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Reference number: item 3 p 8 rn 1231
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902

He died on 4 JAN 1944 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He was buried in the Bowne Center Cemetery at Bowne, Kent County, Michigan He was killed in auto accident returning to farm at Alto, Mi to visit relatives, on US 27 just north of St Johns, MI
Parents: Isaac Currier COLBY and Delia MILLER.

Spouse: Martha Bedell LEE. Ernest Emory COLBY and Martha Bedell LEE were married on 13 JUN 1905 in Alto, Kent County, Michigan. Children were: Miles COLBY, Glennis COLBY, Amerst Everett COLBY, Kenneth COLBY.


Ernest Foster COLBY was born on 28 SEP 1931 in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan,. He died on 14 DEC 2002 at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan,.
Battle Creek Enquirer (MI) - December 16, 2002
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Ernest F. Colby, Sr.
Battle Creek

Ernest F. Colby, Sr., 71, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2002 at home.

Ernie, as he was known to the family, was born in Athens, MI on September 28, 1931 to Otto Layette and Florence Bennett Colby, both of whom preceded him in death.

He married Linda Lou Ramon on December 16, 1950. She preceded him in death in September 12, 1973. Ernie is survived by their five children, Ernest f. Colby, Jr., Edward F. Colby, Serafina Colby Lincoln (Thomas) Lewis, Eric F. (Kim) Colby and Errol F. Colby, all of Battle Creek.

Ernie later married Helen O'dell in June of 1976, and she preceded him in death in September of 1978.

He then spent 24 years with his special friend, Therel B. Kuzma, who died in 2000. He is survived by her daughter, Linda Clemons, who Ernie thought of as his own daughter.

Also surviving is his special friend Bonnie Walker of Battle Creek, sisters Margaret (Mickey) Hoskins, Roberta (Bobbie) Jackson of Missouri, Mary Ann Colby Elioff of Tennessee, Susan Colby Skultety of Chicago and Mary Elizabeth Hamsher of Oregon, 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by sisters Delores Dumke, Evelyn Lavender, Edith Adair and Rose Mary Colby.

Ernie worked at V.C. Squires before they moved their business to California, then he worked at House of Raeford. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard, retiring with 21 years service and a former Michigan State Police reserve officer.

He enjoyed fishing and camping, and deer hunting in Northern Michigan. His children remember him as a hard working father, but he had the time to take the boys fishing and to take the family to Lake Michigan for summer holidays. The family also enjoyed trips to the auto theater in the fifties and sixties. Ernie worked with leather, making wallets and purses as a hobby. He also enjoyed bowling and traveling. He liked country-western music and enjoyed dancing with his friend Bonnie Walker up until his illness forced him to stop.

Friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today at the Farley-Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Services will be held at the Funeral Home at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens.

The family wishes to thank Lifespan/Good Samaritan Hospice for their support and kindness They especially wish to thank Nurses Tina, Robin and Theresa. They ask that memorial contributions be made to the hospice.


He had Social Security Number 373-28-3028 . Parents: Otto LaFayette COLBY and Florence BENNET.


Ernest Frank COLBY was born on 30 APR 1883 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 28 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Henry A. COLBY and Georgia A. PAGE.

Spouse: Addie Belle MARSH. Ernest Frank COLBY and Addie Belle MARSH were married on 3 JUN 1914 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Wife previously married.)


Ernest H. COLBY was born on 12 MAY 1852 in Bridgewater, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 19 OCT 1912 at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Name: Ernest H Colby
Death date: 19 Oct 1912
Death place: Lawrence,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race or color (expanded): White
Age in years: 60
Estimated birth year:
Birthdate: 12 May 1852
Birthplace: Bridgewater, New Hampshire
Marital status: Single
Spouse's name:
Father's name: James Colby
Mother's name: Nancy Varnam
Film number: 2397993
Digital GS number: 4283300
Image number: 01609
Reference number: 16
Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915

He was buried on 21 OCT 1912 in the Bellview Cemetery at Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: James P. COLBY and Nancy F. FARNHAM.


Ernest H. COLBY was born in JAN 1929 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Roy John COLBY and Inez E. GRIFFITH.


Ernest J. COLBY was born in MAY 1882 in New York City, New York County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Edward Oscar COLBY and Ella Adelia BAILEY.

Spouse: Julia W. BASSETT. Ernest J. COLBY and Julia W. BASSETT were married about 1910. Children were: William Bailey COLBY.


Photo Ernest Leroy COLBY was born on 1 AUG 1888 in Kelso, Sibley County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Kelso, Sibley County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 31 JAN 1920 in Pueblo County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 13 APR 1930 in Pueblo County, Colorado. He died on 21 MAY 1971 at Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. He had Social Security Number 554-01-2061 . He was buried in the Imperial Memorial Gardens at Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado Parents: Edson John COLBY and Samatha MATTICE.

Spouse: Edith A. OSTERHOUT. Ernest Leroy COLBY and Edith A. OSTERHOUT were married about 1911 in Colorado. Children were: Benjamin F. COLBY, William W. COLBY, Ruth E. COLBY, Margarite COLBY.


Ernest Orim COLBY was born on 17 JUL 1877 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 17 JUN 1880 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Reuben P. COLBY and Margaret (COLBY).

Spouse: Sarah Rebecca (COLBY). Ernest Orim COLBY and Sarah Rebecca (COLBY) were married about 1910.


Photo Ernest Ray COLBY was born on 17 SEP 1888 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 14 DEC 1918 at Ocala, Marion County, Florida. He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Ocala, Marion County, Florida Parents: Francis Ernest COLBY and Lula Adelia TWIST.


Ernest Robert COLBY was born on 14 SEP 1879 in Dover, Lake County, Michigan.
Name: Ernest Colby
Birthdate: 14 Sep 1879
Birthplace: Dover, Lake, Michigan
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Father's name: F. M. Colby
Father's birthplace: Vermont
Father's age:
Mother's name: Almira Colby
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvannia
Mother's age:
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Film number: 2320569
Digital GS number: 4206545
Image number: 424
Frame number:
Reference number: item 2 p 15 rn 4
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902

He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Dover, Lake County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Dover, Lake County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis Milton COLBY and Almira H. MCLESBY.


Ernest Stephen COLBY was born on 23 DEC 1886 in Long Island, Phillips County, Kansas. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Long Island, Phillips County, Kansas. He died on 18 APR 1974 at Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado. He had Social Security Number 522-48-8830 . Parents: Daniel COLBY and Martha Jane COX.

Spouse: Flossie May HEFTY. Ernest Stephen COLBY and Flossie May HEFTY were married on 23 DEC 1914 in Akron, Washington County, Colorado. Children were: Clarence A. COLBY.


Ernest Symmes COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1880 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon. He died on 13 DEC 1958 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Parents: Edwin Alonzo COLBY and Mary Elizabeth SYMES.

Spouse: Clara Alvinia CANZLIER. Ernest Symmes COLBY and Clara Alvinia CANZLIER were married on 8 OCT 1914 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon. Children were: Alice Pearl COLBY, Ernest Symmes COLBY.


Ernest Symmes COLBY was born on 13 DEC 1917 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 MAY 2003 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Ernest S. Colby Jr.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2003, in St. Luke Lutheran Church in Portland for Ernest S. Colby Jr., who died May 8 at age 85. Mr. Colby was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Hood River. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an electrician for W.R. Grasle Co. and lived in the Portland area most of his life. In the early 1940s, he married Helen Scott; she died in 1989. In 1994, he married Esther Harrison.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Jane DeMatteo, Bette Talmage and Barbara Colby; stepdaughters, Elois Macdonald, Elaine Harrison, Edna Porter and Elizabeth Meyer; stepson, Steven Harrison; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Remembrances to Lutheran World Relief in care of the church. Arrangements by Portland Memorial.

He was buried in the Willamette National Cemetery at Happy Valley, Clackamas County, Oregon Parents: Ernest Symmes COLBY and Clara Alvinia CANZLIER.


Ernest Taplin COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1870 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 29 JAN 1936 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. He was buried in the Stony Creek Cemetery at Stoney Creek, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Ernest had many jobs in his life. He was a blacksmith for a time. While he was working for the MI Central Railroad (MCRR), he tried to hop the train and was dragged for sometime, this caused damage to his left foot. Later he was given work as a gatekeeper for MCRR. He also worked for Consolidated Ice Co., in Battle Creek. and also as a painter for the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
After he and Luna divorced, Ernest never remarried, but lived with a woman in Sheridan Twp., Calhoun County. Ernest used to go and visit his brother Grover and his family in Dexter. While visiting Ernest would make wooden canes to sell for cigarette and beer money.
Parents: Henry COLBY and Orvilla DRAKE.

Spouse: Luna Elsie EDGETTE. Ernest Taplin COLBY and Luna Elsie EDGETTE were married on 18 SEP 1893 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan. Children were: Clarence F. COLBY, James Henry COLBY, Otto LaFayette COLBY, Hazel Lillian COLBY.


Ernest W. COLBY was born in 1901 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (lving at home with father and mother.) He died on 25 AUG 1960 at Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine. He was buried in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. (New Evergreen Cemetery.) Parents: William COLBY and Annie M. PUSHARD.


Photo Ernest Warren COLBY was born on 31 AUG 1867 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father) He died on 7 FEB 1912 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Name: Ernest W Colby
Death date: 07 Feb 1912
Death place: Danvers,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race or color (expanded): White
Age in years:
Estimated birth year:
Birth date:
Birthplace: Amesbury, Massachusetts
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name:
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Film number: 2397887
Digital GS number: 4283295
Image number: 00056
Reference number: 48
Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915

He was buried on 10 FEB 1912 in the Salisbury Point Cemetery at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: James COLBY and Martha A. SAWYER.


Ernest Warren COLBY was born on 6 JAN 1915 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) He appeared in the census on 14 JAN 1920 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He served in the military on 29 DEC 1941 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name:
Ernest W Colby
Birth Year: 1915
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Essex

Enlistment Date: 29 Dec 1941
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Boston
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled mechanics and repairmen, motor vehicles
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 63
Weight: 114

Parents: Wilbur Warren COLBY and Cora M. LOVIGNE.

Spouse: Dorothy L. NORRIS. Ernest Warren COLBY and Dorothy L. NORRIS were married about 1938.


Ernest Wesley COLBY was born on 22 MAY 1916 in Mt. Tom (Easthamptom), Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Date of birth: 22 May 1916
Place of Birth: Mt Tom, Mass
Name of Child: Ernest Colby
Name of Father: Wesley Colby
Maiden Name of Mother: Gertrude Shaw
Residence of Parents: Mt Tom, Mass
Father's Occupation: Operative
Father's Place of Birth: Maine
Mother's Place of Birth: Maine


He appeared in the census on 20 JAN 1920 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1930 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He died on 27 DEC 1965 at Connecticut. He was buried in the at Barre, Washington County, Vermont Parents: Wesley Mortimer COLBY and Gertrude SHAW.

Spouse: Lodenna Elizabeth AUSTIN. Ernest Wesley COLBY and Lodenna Elizabeth AUSTIN were married about 1942. Children were: Ernest Wesley COLBY, Barbara Jean COLBY, Donna Lee COLBY.


Ernest Wesley COLBY was born on 17 MAR 1943 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Ernest Wesley COLBY and Lodenna Elizabeth AUSTIN.


Ervin COLBY was born on 12 NOV 1868 in Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada. He died on 12 MAY 1871 at Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada. He was buried in the Eaton Cemetery at Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada Parents: Milo Jewett COLBY and Jane MCIVER.


Ervin A. COLBY was born on 28 APR 1845 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1870 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Fairfax, Franklin County, Vermont. Parents: Stephen M. COLBY and Lydia Arvilla COLBY.

Spouse: Elizabeth S. ELLIOT. Ervin A. COLBY and Elizabeth S. ELLIOT were married on 28 APR 1868 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. Children were: Angie L. COLBY, Mabel COLBY.


Erwin F. COLBY was born on 14 JUL 1874 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: Frederick A. COLBY and Clara E. BLAKE.

Spouse: Adaline MORRISON. Erwin F. COLBY and Adaline MORRISON were married on 15 FEB 1899 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Erwin F. Age: 25 years, Marriage: Adaline MORRISON Age: 27 years, Date: 15 Feb 1899; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.


Erwin Lee COLBY was born on 12 FEB 1874 in Sheffield, Ashtabula County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Eldred, Warren County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Chester L. COLBY and Fanny COON.


Estella COLBY was born in 1850 in New York. Parents: Hylon N. COLBY and Amelia HUNT.


Estella COLBY was born on 10 MAR 1878 in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois. (living with father) She appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Creston, Union County, Iowa. She died on 28 AUG 1945 at Oroville, Butte County, California. Parents: Oron Julian COLBY and Ortlida Jane PAYNE.

Spouse: Edgar W. MCCONNELL. Edgar W. MCCONNELL and Estella COLBY were married on 1 JAN 1900 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.


Estella H. COLBY was born in OCT 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 24 APR 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in APR 1930 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Arthur R. COLBY and Ellen C. MULLIGAN.


Estella Louise COLBY was born on 24 AUG 1894 in Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) She appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 24 APR 1906 at Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Name: Estelle Louise Colby
Death date: 24 Apr 1906
Death place: Somerset,,Massachusetts
Gender: Female
Race or color (expanded): White
Age in years: 11
Estimated birth year: 1895
Birthdate: 1895
Birthplace: Somerset, Massachusetts
Marital status: Single
Spouse's name:
Father's name: Steven S Colby
Mother's name: Mabel Ruggles
Film number: 2258477
Digital GS number: 4283006
Image number: 01990
Reference number: 191
Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915

Parents: Stephen S. COLBY and Mabel C. RUGGLES.


Estella M. COLBY was born in 1879 in Pembroke, Genesee County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Pembroke, Genesee County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) She died in 1926. She was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery at Corfu, Genesee County, New York 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: Alexander COLBY and Mary Jane WARD.

Spouse: George W. QUIBLE. George W. QUIBLE and Estella M. COLBY were married about 1900.

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