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Frank COLBY was born in MAY 1881 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1900 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Franklin COLBY and Esther LASHWAY.


Frank COLBY was born on 17 MAY 1900 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 17 JAN 1901. Parents: Charles Lucius COLBY and Mary Victoria PRESCOTT.


Frank COLBY was born on 15 JAN 1905 in Neah Bay, Clallam County, Washington. Parents: Harry COLBY and Elizabeth CHASLEY.


Frank A. COLBY was born in 1845. He served in the military on 9 SEP 1862 in Civil War. Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 09 September 1862 at the age of 18
Enlisted in Company E, 15th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 09 October 1862.
Died of disease Company E, 15th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 23 July 1863 in Port Hudson, LA
He died on 23 JUL 1863 at Civil War. Died at Port Hudson. Burial: Church Street Cemetery, Merrimac, Massachusets. A member of Co. E. 15th Regt. N. H. V. Parents: Alston Gilman COLBY (twin) and Sarah GERRY.


Photo Frank A. COLBY was born on 7 OCT 1869 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 5 AUG 1870 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died in 1960. He was buried in the New Pleasant View Cemetery at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: William D. COLBY and Mahala SANBORN.

Spouse: Leona G. PHILBRICK. Frank A. COLBY and Leona G. PHILBRICK were married in 1891. Children were: Maybelle E. COLBY.


Frank A. COLBY was born on 27 JUN 1877 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Monroe, Hamilton County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1900 in Palisade, Hitchcock County, Nebraska. He died on 25 JUN 1955 at Palisade, Hitchcock County, Nebraska. He was buried in the Palisade Cemetery at Palisade, Hitchcock County, Nebraska K, Lot 37, Plot
Parents: David Dow COLBY and Ellen Jane CUNNINGHAM.

Spouse: Carrie Jane GOSNEY. Frank A. COLBY and Carrie Jane GOSNEY were married on 11 JAN 1898 in Nebraska. Children were: David Dow COLBY, Ima COLBY.


Frank A. COLBY was born in 1905 in Oklahoma. He appeared in the census on 4 MAY 1910 in Big Hill, Osage County, Oklahoma. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 FEB 1920 in Kokomo, Beaver County, Oklahoma. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 APR 1930 in Maxey, Baca County, Colorado. (living at home with mother.) Parents: John West COLBY and Rosa Pearl WOMACK.


Frank Albert COLBY was born in 1848 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 6 AUG 1850 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1870 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Albert COLBY and Phebe E. EATON.

Spouse: Phebe E. ROWE. Frank Albert COLBY and Phebe E. ROWE were married on 31 AUG 1872 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


Frank Alfred COLBY was born on 23 OCT 1858 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1900 he was a railroad engineer in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Manchester, Hillsborough 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: Alfred W. COLBY and Sarah Almeda PEAVEY.

Spouse: Lizzie Frances NOYES. Frank Alfred COLBY and Lizzie Frances NOYES were married on 2 NOV 1886 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank A. Age: 28 years, Marriage: Lizzie F. NOYES Age: 23 years, Date: 02 Dec 1886; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Earl Noyes COLBY, Almeda Elizabeth COLBY, Howard Alfred COLBY.


Frank Allen COLBY was born on 20 NOV 1907 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan. Parents: Otto COLBY and Sarah Ann WOOD.


Dr. Frank Arthur COLBY was born on 4 NOV 1852 in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. In 1875 he was a physician in Egypt. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother) He died on 14 JUL 1896 at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Name: Frank A Colby
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Death Date (Original): 14 Jul 1896
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Death Place: Berlin
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Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: 1853
Birthplace: Colebrook, New Hampshire, United States
Marital Status: Married
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Father: Enoch L Colby
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Mother: Lucy A Flecher
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Clerk's Locality: Berlin, , New Hampshire
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Film Number: 1001068
Digital Folder Number: 4243491
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Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947
Parents: Enoch Libby COLBY and Lucy Ann FLETCHER.

Spouse: Ada Cora HATCH. Dr. Frank Arthur COLBY and Ada Cora HATCH were married on 3 NOV 1880 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank A., Age: 28 years; Marriage: Ada C. HATCH, Age: 23 years; Date: 03 Nov 1880; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Hortence COLBY, Dr. Fletcher H. COLBY.


Frank B. COLBY was born on 19 APR 1864 in Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 22 SEP 1898 at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Name: B Franklin Colby
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Death Date (Original): 22 Sep 1898
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Death Place: Sunapee
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Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: 1864
Birthplace: Hardwick, , Vermont
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Father: Bailey Colby
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Mother: Rosanna Smith
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Clerk's Locality: Sunapee, , New Hampshire
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Parents: Baily K. COLBY and Rosina M. SMITH.

Spouse: Mattie B. SKINNER. Frank B. COLBY and Mattie B. SKINNER were married on 25 SEP 1895 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank B., Age: 31 years; Marriage: Mattie B. SKINNER, Age: 17 years; Date: 25 Sep 1895; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)


Frank B. COLBY was born in 1918 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and step-mother.) Parents: Maurice Dell COLBY and Olive DESMOND.


Frank Bruce COLBY was born on 22 DEC 1945 in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Charles A. COLBY and Jean Elsie KELLOGG.


Frank C. COLBY Jr. was born in JUL 1887 in New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in South Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis C. "Frank" COLBY and Elizabeth SMITH.


Frank Carleton COLBY D.D.S. was born on 14 JUN 1867 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 26 AUG 1870 in Camp Branch, Cass County, Missouri. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. In 1900 he was a Dentist in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. In 1910 he was a Doctor - Christian Science in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died in OCT 1939 at Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Graduated from Lake Forest University, 1892.
SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900. Parents: Ira Franklin COLBY and Georgiana W. JEWETT.

Spouse: Mary A. BAYRD D.D.S.. Frank Carleton COLBY D.D.S. and Mary A. BAYRD D.D.S. were married on 11 OCT 1892 in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.)


Photo Frank Carroll COLBY was born on 27 NOV 1860 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 25 MAY 1930 at East Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Andover Cemetery.) 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: Ira Mason COLBY and Ansina Francina HADLEY.

Spouse: Cora Bell DURGIN. Frank Carroll COLBY and Cora Bell DURGIN were married on 30 AUG 1890 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Clifton Durgin COLBY.


Frank Dana COLBY was born on 21 SEP 1867 in Columbia, Coos 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 1870 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James B. COLBY and Sarah A. DUSTIN.


Frank Dewitt COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1874 in Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1910 in Bronx, New York County, New York. He appeared in the census on 28 JAN 1920 in Hampstead, Nassau County, New York. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Bellerose, Nassau County, New York. He died on 27 FEB 1933 at New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) Parents: Ernest B. COLBY and Charlotte CURTIS.

Spouse: Frances E. MASON. Frank Dewitt COLBY and Frances E. MASON were married on 15 SEP 1908 in Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) 1910 census has years married as 8, which would make the year they were married as 1902 not 1908. Children were: Dorothy Gertrude COLBY, Edythe Mason COLBY.


Frank E. COLBY was born in 1852 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1860 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He was also known as Franklin Colby. Parents: Lafayette COLBY and Sylvia A. COLLINS.

Spouse: Sarah E. COLBY. Frank E. COLBY and Sarah E. COLBY were married on 4 SEP 1881 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank E. Age: 29 years, Marriage: Lizzie E. COLBY Age: 20 years, Date: 04 Sep 1881; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Eva J. COLBY, Ronald Edson COLBY.


Frank E. COLBY was born on 20 DEC 1854 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1870 in Mentz, Cayuga County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 6 JUL 1918 at Owego, Tioga County, New York. He was buried on 6 JUL 1918 in the Tioga Cemetery at Owego, Tioga County, New York Parents: Lucius H. COLBY and Rosetta F. PERKINS.

Spouse: Estella M. HINMAN. Frank E. COLBY and Estella M. HINMAN were married about 1876. Children were: Watson Whittlesay COLBY.

Spouse: Harriett E. KYES. Frank E. COLBY and Harriett E. KYES were married on 2 MAR 1883 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. They appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. Children were: Clara COLBY, Hurlburt P. COLBY.


Frank E. COLBY was born in 1855 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 3 JUN 1860 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1870 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Gilman COLBY and Martha J. INGERSON.


Frank E. COLBY was born in 1865 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 26 APR 1910 in Richford, Franklin County, Vermont. Parents: Hale C. COLBY and Harriet M. DAILEY.

Spouse: Etta PUFFER. Frank E. COLBY and Etta PUFFER were married about 1903 in Richford, Franklin County, Vermont. Children were: Henry Austin COLBY.


Frank E. COLBY was born on 5 MAR 1875 in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Charles B. COLBY and Sarah A. DUDLEY.


Frank E. COLBY was born on 14 APR 1889 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father.) Parents: William Watson COLBY and Elenore Eliza THOMPSON.


Frank E. COLBY was born about JAN 1909 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 6 OCT 1909 at Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: John COLBY and Ida F. EAYERS.


Frank Eastman COLBY was born on 6 MAY 1893. He died on 10 MAY 1893 at Cook County, Illinois. Parents: Guy Irving COLBY I and Lucy Maria HIGGINS.


Frank Edgar COLBY M.D. was born on 26 JUL 1862 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He died on 10 JAN 1944 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Frank E. Colby was the only child of Willeby and Elenora A. (Crosby) Colby. He was born in Bow, NH on 26 Jul 1862. Graduated Dartmouth Medical School in 1886. Married Caroline P. Dubia on 26 June 1887. She was born 9 Nov 1870 in East Concord. He practiced obstetrics in Concord and Bow, NH. He served as the Town of Bow as Selectman, Tax Collector, Auditor, Town Clerk and was on the Town's first Board of Health. He lived at 2 Logging Hill Road, where he had an apple orchard. He was also well known as a poultry breeder of Barred Rock chickens. He died at Bow on 10 Jan 1944 at the age of 81 ys, 5 ms, 14 ds. His widow, Caroline, died at Concord, NH on 8 Feb 1944 at the age of 73 ys, 2 ms, 20 ds. Both are buried at the Alexander Cemetery on River Road in Bow, NH.
SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: Willoughby COLBY and Eleanora Angenette CROSBY.

Spouse: Caroline Priscilla DUBIA. Frank Edgar COLBY M.D. and Caroline Priscilla DUBIA were married on 26 JUN 1887 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976, COLBY, Frank E., Age:23 years, Marriage: Caroline P. DUBIA, Age: 16 years, Date: 26 Jun 1887, Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Annie Frances COLBY, Frank Edgar COLBY Jr., Willoughby Amos COLBY, Solon Baker COLBY, Halstead Norman COLBY, Robert Lawrence COLBY.


Photo Frank Edgar COLBY Jr. was born on 11 SEP 1890 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 15 APR 1965 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Alexander Cemetery.) Frank E. Colby, Jr., son of Dr. Frank E. and Caroline P. (Dubia) Colby, was born in Bow, NH on 11 Sep 1890. He married Hazel Mabel Myers in Concord, NH on 23 Nov 1912. She was the daughter of John and Annie (Miles) Myers of Nashua, NH, and was born 26 Feb 1892. Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman. He died 15 Apr 1965. Hazel died 26 Apr 1949. Both are buried in the Alexander Cemetery on River Road in Bow, NH.
SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: Frank Edgar COLBY M.D. and Caroline Priscilla DUBIA.

Spouse: Hazel Mabel MYERS. Frank Edgar COLBY Jr. and Hazel Mabel MYERS were married on 23 NOV 1912 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Muriel Frances COLBY, Vernon Crosby COLBY, Phyllis Adelaide COLBY, Maurice Howard COLBY, Frank Edgar COLBY III, Gordon Allen COLBY, Hazel Evelyn COLBY, Marilyn COLBY, Betsey Ann COLBY, Helen COLBY, Judith COLBY.


Photo Frank Edgar COLBY III was born on 8 JUN 1922 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 10 AUG 1944 at Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. He was buried in the Alexander Cemetery at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Frank Edgar Colby, III, the son of Frank E., Jr. and Hazel M. (Meyers) Colby, was born 8 Jun 1922, in Bow, NH. Graduated Concord High School in 1940. Enlisted in the US Navy Air Corp during WWII. He was killed in a plane crash at Brownsville, TX on 10 Aug 1944, just two days prior to graduating from Officer's Candidate School. His rank was Ensign Posthumous. He is buried in the Alexander Cemetery on River Road in Bow, NH.. Parents: Frank Edgar COLBY Jr. and Hazel Mabel MYERS.


Frank Edward COLBY was born on 30 NOV 1898 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Name: Frank Edward Colby
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Birth Date: 30 Nov 1898
Birthplace: Lynn, Massachusetts
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Race: White
Father's Name: Frank L. Colby
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Mother's Name: Catherine T. Murphy
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C05414-4
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 1843704
Reference Number: pg 536 line 1487
Collection: Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 10 JUN 1993 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 032-10-2277. He was buried in the Saint Joseph Cemetery at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Frank Lester COLBY and Catherine T. MURPHY.


Frank Edwin COLBY was born on 7 FEB 1862 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He died on 21 OCT 1866 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Albert O. COLBY and Elizabeth COLBY.


Frank Ernest COLBY was born on 23 FEB 1890 in East Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 MAY 1910 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 14 JAN 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Lorenzo F. COLBY and Adaline KIMBALL.


Frank Eugene COLBY was born on 29 NOV 1857 in Franklin, Monona County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 11 JUL 1860 in Franklin, Monona County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin, Monona County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Franklin, Monona County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1900 in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 26 APR 1910 in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 12 JAN 1920 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. (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.)


FRANK E. COLBY, of the firm of F. E. Colby & Co., prominent lumber dealers of Onawa, is a native of Monona County, having been born at Onawa, November 29, 1857, and is a son of Harry E. Colby, a biographical sketch of whom may be found in this Album. Here he grew to manhood, receiving the rudiments of his education in its excellent schools, and, in July, 1878, entered upon a course of study at the State Agricultural College, at Ames, Story County, Iowa. After graduating from that well known institution, November 12, 1881, he followed civil engineering with various railroad companies in different parts of the country, in which business he remained until December, 1887. Returning to Onawa he then engaged in the sale of coal and wood, and, March 1, 1888, associating himself with liis father under the present firm name and style, enlarged the business by adding to it a stock of lumber. He is a stockholder in the Onawa Improvement Company.

Mr. Colby was elected Surveyor of Monona County, and served in that capacity during the years of 1886 and 1887. In politics he is a Republican. Socially he it connected with Monona Lodge, No. 184, K. P., of Onawa, of which he was one of the charter members, and is also a member of the Onawa Cornet Band.
Mr. Colby was united in marriage April 9, 1885, with Miss Estella Whiting, who was born near Onawa, November 21, 1857, and is a daughter of Newell A. Whiting, a sketch of whom is also given in this work. They arc the parents of one child, Eva M., born December 10, 1888.

Mrs. Colby is a member of the Congregational Church, having united with that denomination while attending the Young Ladies' Seminary at Ml. Pleasant, Iowa, where she spent some two years. Mr. Colby has had some experience in schoolteacliing, having taught several winter terms while attending college.

Parents: Harry Eugene COLBY and Susan M. ELDRIDGE.

Spouse: Estella WHITING. Frank Eugene COLBY and Estella WHITING were married on 9 APR 1885 in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa. Children were: Eva M. COLBY, Genevieve COLBY, Agnes Irene COLBY, Paul Whiting COLBY.


Frank Eugene COLBY was born on 19 MAY 1881 in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 23 OCT 1954 at Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Riverdale Cemetery at Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "The History of Boscawen & Webster, New Hampshire, from 1878 to 1933." by Willis G. Buxton.) Parents: Frank True COLBY and Sarah L. TYLER.

Spouse: Clara Belle STEVENS. Frank Eugene COLBY and Clara Belle STEVENS were married on 7 JAN 1904 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Myron Frank COLBY, Louise Elmira COLBY, Carl William COLBY, Evelyn Belle COLBY, Avis Luella COLBY, Erma Vivan COLBY.


Frank G. COLBY was born in FEB 1856 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with brother Uriah) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1900 he was a day laborer in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Cyrus COLBY and Eunice COLLINS.


Frank Gardner COLBY was born on 19 DEC 1870 in Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 6 DEC 1942 at Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Name: Frank Gardner Colby
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Death Place: Hillsboro, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
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Spouse's Name: Mary Elizabeth Mcwilliams
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I09925-7
System Origin: New Hampshire-EASy
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Collection: New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949
Parents: Alson Dudley COLBY and Susan R. WHITTEMORE.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" MCWILLIAMS. Frank Gardner COLBY and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" MCWILLIAMS filed marriage intentions on 30 DEC 1895 in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. They were married on 1 JAN 1896 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank G. Age: 29 years, Marriage: Lizzie MCWILLIAMS Age: 21 years, Date: 01 Jan 1896; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)


Frank Gilbert COLBY was born on 7 OCT 1878 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Burton, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. He died on 12 JAN 1971. Parents: Willard Everett COLBY and Celia E. GILBERT.


Frank H. COLBY was born on 28 JUN 1844 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota. (living with father) He died on 15 FEB 1892 at Portland, Traill County, North Dakota.
The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota
Thursday, March 3, 1892, page 8, col. 4.

Obituary.

Frank H. Colby, aged 47 years, died Feb. 15th, 1892, at his home in Portland, N. Dak., from an attack of la grippe which terminated in pneumonia.

Frank H. Colby was born in Holland, Erie county, N. Y., June 28, 1844, removing to Hastings, Minnesota, with his parents in 1856, where he remained until the opening of the war. He enlisted in the fall of ’61 in Co. F, 3d Reg. Minn. Vol. Inft., from which he was discharged for disability, in the summer of ’62. In the fall of that year re-enlisted in the 8th Reg. Minn. Inft., in which he served until the close of the war. Married in 1865 to Elizabeth Tompkins. Removed to Alexandria in the spring of 1867 where he remained until the spring of 1891, when he removed with his parents and family to Portland, N. Dak.

He had been a complete invalid for four years. After he removed to Dakota his health seemed to improve until his late illness which proved fatal, his system not being in condition to withstand the attack.

He leaves a wife and three daughters to mourn his loss.

Frank served in the Civil War. Family story has it that during this same time he was captured by Indians and tied to a pole and left to die. He escaped and while running from the Indians, ran in to the Quantrell gang and escaped from them also.

Parents: Joseph Asa COLBY and Cyrene Harriett MCKILLIPS.

Spouse: Elizabeth C. TOMPKINS. Frank H. COLBY and Elizabeth C. TOMPKINS were married about 1867 in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. Children were: Fred COLBY, Rose Bell COLBY, Evalena Mae COLBY, Abby Rena COLBY.


Frank H. COLBY was born in 1855 in Penacook, 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: Henry B. COLBY and Elizabeth TAGGART.


Frank H. COLBY was born on 2 DEC 1861 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Name: Colby
Birth date: 02 Dec 1861
Birthplace: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Harvey M Colby
Mother's name:
Recording place:
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 02085
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900

Parents: Harvey Milton COLBY and Unknown (COLBY).

Spouse: Minnie J. NICHOLS. Frank H. COLBY and Minnie J. NICHOLS were married on 3 MAR 1887 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank H., Age: 25 years; Marriage: Jennie BAMFORD, Age: 23 years; Date: 03 Mar 1887; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Wife previously married.) Children were: Walter Hamilton COLBY.


Frank H. COLBY was born in 1862 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 14 JUL 1870 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Alfred A. COLBY and Eunice Jane MCINTIRE.

Spouse: Margaret JOHNSON. Frank H. COLBY and Margaret JOHNSON were married on 6 SEP 1894 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank H., Age: 32 years; Marriage: Maggie JOHNSON, Age: 25 years; Marriage Date: 06 Sep 1894; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Husband previously married.) Children were: Helen Barns COLBY, Alfred Alexander COLBY.


Frank H. COLBY was born in DEC 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 13 JUL 1909 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Parents: Harry Wilmont COLBY and Alta V. (COLBY).


Frank Handel COLBY was born on 5 NOV 1869 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in APR 1910 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The History of Salisbury, NH" by John J. Dearborn, James O. Adams and Henry P. Rolfe. Printed 1890.) Parents: Handel Nott COLBY and Anna R. HANSCOM.

Spouse: Matilda S. NICKERSON. Frank Handel COLBY and Matilda S. NICKERSON were married on 29 NOV 1894 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) They were divorced about 1910. Children were: Handel Frank COLBY, Ernest Delmar COLBY, Winfield Nott COLBY.

Spouse: Harriette Mabelle (Nivens) ALLEN. Frank Handel COLBY and Harriette Mabelle (Nivens) ALLEN were married on 9 FEB 1913 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.)


Frank Henry COLBY was born on 3 FEB 1861 in Bruce, Macomb County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 17 JUN 1870 in Bruce, Macomb County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1880 in Bruce, Macomb County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 30 JUN 1900 in Greenfield, Wayne County, Michigan. In 1900 he was a horse trainer in Greenfield, Wayne County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 20 APR 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1910 in Bruce, Macomb County, Michigan. In 1910 he was a horse trainer in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He died on 31 JAN 1922 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was buried in the Mt. Olive Cemetery at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Parents: Silas A. COLBY and Julia Emily FISHER.

Spouse: Annie M. STEPHENS. Frank Henry COLBY and Annie M. STEPHENS were married on 28 DEC 1880 in St. Clair County, Michigan. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 976871; Marriage records 1867-1887 St. Clair (Michigan.) County Clerk (Main Author.) Children were: Grace COLBY, Charles Carlyle COLBY.

Spouse: Katherine LIES. Frank Henry COLBY and Katherine LIES were married about 1892. Children were: Baby COLBY, Howard Henry COLBY.


Frank Henry COLBY was born in JUL 1861 in Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1880 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 28 JAN 1941 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Haverhill Evening Gazette
Jan 28 1941

Frank H. Colby Dies
After Week's Illness

Frank Henry Colby, age 80, retired stock and bond salesman, died early today at his home, 4 Church street, Bradford, after a week's illness.

He was born in this city and for several years was a popular tenor singer. He had sung in the North, Centre and First Church of Christ Congregation churches in this city.

He was a member of Saggahew Lodge, A. F. and A. M., this city.

Mr. Colby leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha K. Colby; a son, John K. Colby, and a grandson John K. Colby, Jr., both of Andover.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 from the First Church of Christ, Congregational, Bradford. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

He was buried on 2 FEB 1941 in the Elmwood Cemetery at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Joseph Kimball COLBY and Jane ROBINSON.

Spouse: Martha KINGSBURY. Frank Henry COLBY and Martha KINGSBURY were married on 8 SEP 1892 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: John Kingsbury COLBY.


Photo Frank Henry COLBY was born on 23 JAN 1881 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Age calculated from age given at time of death. He died on 10 DEC 1881 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: James E. COLBY and Addie L. HAMMOND.


Frank Henry COLBY was born in FEB 1919 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George Adams COLBY and Lillian M. (COLBY).


Frank Herbert COLBY was born on 17 DEC 1857 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Name: Frank H Colby
Birth date: 17 Dec 1857
Birthplace: Bow, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Francis W Colby
Mother's name:
Recording place: Bow, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 01847
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Hopkinton, 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: Francis W. COLBY and Pauline P. WHEELER.


Frank Herbert COLBY was born in JUL 1868 in Wentworth, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Wentworth, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Wentworth, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Plymouth, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died in 1931 at Plymouth, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Pleasant View at Rumney, Grafton County, New Hampshire Parents: Daniel H. COLBY and Lemira C. FRENCH.

Spouse: Jennie M. AVERY. Frank Herbert COLBY and Jennie M. AVERY were married on 14 NOV 1891 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Frank H., Age: 23 years; Marriage: Jennie M. AVERY, Age: 18 years; Date: 14 Nov 1891; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Grover Samuel COLBY.

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