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Carsely COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1914. Parents: Archibald Burton COLBY and Ruperta
Amanda NUTBROWN. George Clinton COLBY was born on 2 MAR 1875 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1900 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (listed as boarder.) In 1900 he was a fireman for railroad in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: John Demerritt COLBY and Jennie S. KEYSER. Spouse: Florence DUNBAR. George Clinton COLBY and Florence DUNBAR were married on 17 MAY 1895 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, George C., Age: 20 years; Marriage: Florance DUNBAR, Age: 23 years; Date: 17 May 1895; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) They were divorced about 1904. Children were: Harry Earle COLBY, Henry A. COLBY. Spouse: Bertha ALLEN. George Clinton COLBY and Bertha ALLEN were married about 1905 in New Hampshire. George Cummings COLBY was born on 25 DEC 1850 in Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. He died on 19 NOV 1854 at Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. He was buried in the Holden Cemetery at Jackman, Somerset County, Maine Parents: Philander Moore COLBY and Mary Ann HOLDEN. George Cummings COLBY was born on 22 APR 1856 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 on 4 JUN 1900 in Arborville, York County, Nebraska. He died on 15 MAR 1918 at Nebraska. Parents: Philander Moore COLBY and Mary Ann HOLDEN. Spouse: Clara Libby HUNT. George Cummings COLBY and Clara Libby HUNT were married on 3 AUG 1882 in York County, Nebraska. Children were: Lura M. COLBY, George Marion COLBY, Claude Merlin COLBY, Frances Mary COLBY. George Curwen Ward COLBY was born on 9 APR 1801 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 14 SEP 1850 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newburyport, Essex County, page 382. Age 49. Real Estate Value: $3,500.) In 1860 he was a Farmer in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. Census Place: Ward 3, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts Source: FHL Film 1254532 National Archives Film T9-0532 Page 458A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace George W. COLBY Self M M W 79 NH Occ: Teamster Fa: MA Mo: MA Harriett COLBY Wife F M W 68 MA Occ: Keeping House Fa: ENG Mo: MA Hannah COLBY Dau F S W 35 MA Occ: Shoe Stitcher Fa: NH Mo: MA Mary E. GRIFFITH Dau F W W 45 MA Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: MA George K. GRIFFITH GSon M S W 21 MA Occ: Clerk Fa: MA Mo: MA Hariet GRIFFITH GDau F S W 20 MA Occ: Brush Maker Fa: MA Mo: MA Willim GRIFFITH GSon M S W 18 MA Occ: Clerk Fa: MA Mo: MA =========================================================== He died on 30 APR 1889 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS: Massachusetts Vital Records, 18411-1910.) He was buried in the Highland Cemetery at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Lieut. Isaac COLBY and Hannah TAYLOR. Spouse: Dorothy B. PHILBROOK. George Curwen Ward COLBY and Dorothy B. PHILBROOK were married on 27 MAR 1825 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Dorothy PHILBROOK, Date: 27 Mar 1825; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Hannah COLBY, Hannah COLBY, Caroline COLBY. Spouse: Harriet KITCHING. George Curwen Ward COLBY and Harriet KITCHING were married on 27 APR 1832 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newburyport.) Children were: Mary Elizabeth COLBY, George William COLBY, Capt. Isaac Newton COLBY, Harriet T. COLBY, Hannah Taylor COLBY, Capt. Charles Henry COLBY, Rufus Francis COLBY. George D. COLBY was born on 14 MAY 1845 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 19 SEP 1913 at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Name: George D. Colby Titles & Terms (Original): Titles & Terms (Standardized): Death Date (Original): 19 Sep 1913 Death Date (Standardized): 19 Sep 1913 Death Place: Henniker, , New Hampshire Gender: Male Race (Original): Race (Standardized): Age: Estimated Birth Year: Birthplace: Marital Status: Spouse: Alice V. Spouse's Titles & Terms (Original): Spouse's Titles & Terms (Standardized): Father: Lewis Colby Father's Titles & Terms (Original): Father's Titles & Terms (Standardized): Father's Birthplace: Mother: Mercy Newton Mother's Titles & Terms (Original): Mother's Titles & Terms (Standardized): Mother's Birthplace: Burial Place: Burial Date: Clerk's Locality: Informant's Locality: Film Number: 2078689 Digital Folder Number: 4242810 Image Number: 3090 Reference Number: Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947 He was buried on 25 SEP 1913 in the at Schoharie County, New York Parents: Lewis COLBY and Mercy Adams NEWTON. Spouse: Alice VANETTN. George D. COLBY and Alice VANETTN were married on 29 JUL 1893 in Lunenburg, Worcester County ,Massachusetts. George D. COLBY was born on 7 SEP 1847 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) 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: Samuel COLBY and Louisa A. PHILIPS. George D. COLBY was born on 22 JUL 1847 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Name: George Washinton Colby Gender: Male Baptism/Christening Date: Baptism/Christening Place: Birth Date: 27 Jul 1847 Birthplace: Maine Death Date: Name Note: Race: Father's Name: Austin S. Colby Father's Birthplace: Father's Age: Mother's Name: Emily Ann Mother's Birthplace: Mother's Age: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52120-1 System Origin: Maine-EASy Source Film Number: 12313 Reference Number: 2:F4DM7R Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900 He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Arrowsic, Sagadahoc County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He died on 31 MAY 1909 at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Austin S. COLBY and Emily A. DUNTON. Spouse: Sarah Jane BARTER.
George D. COLBY and Sarah Jane BARTER filed marriage intentions on 31
JUL 1868 in Boothbay, Lincoln County, Maine. They were married on
9 AUG 1868 in Boothbay, Lincoln County, Maine.
George D. COLBY was born on 31 MAR 1851 in Washington, Dutchess County, New York. He appeared in the census on 20 JUL 1860 in North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 22 JUL 1887 at North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He was buried in the Hillside Cemetery at North Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut Parents: Joshua George COLBY and Ann OLLIVETTO. George D. COLBY was born in DEC 1856 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1860 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1870 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with sister Arbella and family.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died in 1921. He was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Penacook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: William Davis COLBY and Abigail Palmer HOYT. Spouse: Ella Asenath BLAKE. George D. COLBY and Ella Asenath BLAKE were married on 11 SEP 1883 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, George D., Age: 27 years; Marriage: Ella A. BLAKE, Age: 26 years; Date: 11 Sep 1883; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) George D. COLBY was born in OCT 1898 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 30 APR 1910 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis "Frank" COLBY and Mary A. FERRY. George Daniel COLBY was born on 11 APR 1892 in Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Kingston, Green Lake County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1930 in New Chester, Adams County, Wisconsin. He died on 25 AUG 1963. He had Social Security Number 399-05-5307 . He was buried in the Easton Cemetery at Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin Parents: Charles Leonard COLBY and Josephena A. MIHM. Spouse: Louisa F. ENGNATH. George Daniel COLBY and Louisa F. ENGNATH were married on 13 SEP 1916. Children were: John L. COLBY (twin), Kenneth F. COLBY (twin), Eva M. COLBY, Alfred Ernest COLBY, George L. COLBY, Arnold C. COLBY, Ronald D. COLBY, Mildred C. COLBY, Robert Leonard COLBY, Edward Daniel COLBY, LuAnn COLBY. George David COLBY was born on 3 AUG 1910 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 10 AUG 1999 at Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.) Parents: George Edward COLBY and Rosa BECK. George Dean COLBY was born on 30 MAR 1925 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. He died on 1 OCT 2008 at Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. He was buried on 4 OCT 2008 in the Elmwood Cemetery at Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas His obituary appeared in the,. George Dean Colby was born March 30, 1925 to Albert Warren "Bert" and Nellie Dell Lawson Colby in Beloit. He departed this life of 83 years, 6 months, and 2 days Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2008 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit. A lifetime resident of the area, George graduated from Beloit High School in the Class of 1943. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home and began working at Boogaarts Food Store. On October 24, 1948, he was united in marriage to Nina Bernese Poulton in Beloit. Three children Bob, Barbara, and Allen were born to this union. In 1957, he began a distinguished career with the City of Beloit. He started out as a police officer, and then worked with the electric line crew for several months before becoming a clerk in the city office. He became City Clerk upon the retirement of Dick Alsop, and during the next 28 years was very successful and highly recognized for his diligence and accomplishments. His easy going, "I'll see what I can do" demeanor enabled him to work out just about any situation that came up. He retired on March 30, 1990. George was a people person who did not know a stranger. Always happy and quick to volunteer, George was there for everyone. He touched the lives of many at Christmastime by being Santa Claus. He enjoyed membership in the Beloit Lions Club, was a pillar of the V.F.W. Post 6242 and a faithful servant at Zion Lutheran Church. He served as baseball coach and umpire for many years as well as being active in the Beloit Men's Bowling Association. His favorite pastime though, was fishing, whether the fish were biting or not. George was preceded in death by his parents, one son Bob, brothers Albert, Joe, Jim, Paul, Robert & Wilmer Colby; and sisters Irene McElroy, Louise Higgins, and Bernice Hull. Left to mourn his death and celebrate his life are his wife Bernese of the home, one son Allen Colby and wife Alice of Beloit, one daughter Barbara Wise and husband Joe of Cawker City, one daughter-in-law JoAnn Colby of Beloit; one brother Bill Colby and wife Trudy of Tacoma, Washington; one sister Betty Fuller and husband Bob of St. Charles, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of many relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church, Beloit Lions Club, or VFW Post 6242. Parents: Albert Warren COLBY and Nellie Dell LAWSON. Spouse: Nina Bernese POULTON. George Dean COLBY and Nina Bernese POULTON were married on 24 OCT 1948 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Children were: Bob Dean COLBY, Allen Lee COLBY, Barbara Ann COLBY. George E. COLBY was born in 1839 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 27 AUG 1850 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (lving at home with father and mother.) Parents: John H. COLBY and Emiline D. HADLEY. George E. COLBY was born about 1847 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 28 AUG 1848 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 15,575; New Hampshire Cemetery Records.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Amos Wheeler COLBY and Mary Ann SANBORN. George E. COLBY was born in 1848 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 24 SEP 1850 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JUL 1860 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Parents: George Ross COLBY and Mary Ann BURR. Spouse: Jane (COLBY). George E. COLBY and Jane (COLBY) were married about 1877. Children were: Lilian COLBY, Henry COLBY. George E. COLBY was born on 19 APR 1850 in Amherst, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 3 SEP 1850 in Amherst, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (lving at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 25 JUL 1860 in Amherst, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1900 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 13 MAY 1910 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Sylvester COLBY and Rebecca WHEELER. Spouse: Margaret Overton SHARPE. George E. COLBY and Margaret Overton SHARPE were married about 1888 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Bertha H. COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY, Grace M. COLBY. George E. COLBY was born in 1856 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Sheffield, Ashtabula County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in La Fayette, Mckean County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census on 30 APR 1910 in Chautauqua, Chautauqua County, New York. Parents: Chester L. COLBY and Fanny COON. Spouse: Mary E. PUTNAM. George E. COLBY and Mary E. PUTNAM were married about 1878. Children were: Georgia Leigh COLBY. George E. COLBY was born on 15 JAN 1863 in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents: Alpheus Edward COLBY and Clara A. SINCLAIR. Spouse: Irene WOODS. George E. COLBY and Irene WOODS were married on 1 APR 1883 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. Children were: Irene COLBY. George E. COLBY was born in APR 1865 in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Alson Dudley COLBY and Susan R. WHITTEMORE. Spouse: Mabel J. FLAGG. George E. COLBY and Mabel J. FLAGG filed marriage intentions on 1 AUG 1903 in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. They were married after 1 AUG 1903 in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. George E. COLBY was born on 24 MAR 1873 in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1880 in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Victory, Essex County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Greenboro, Orleans County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Greenboro, Orleans County, Vermont. He died on 16 MAY 1958 at Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) He had Social Security Number 009-10-2313. Parents: George A. COLBY and Alvira DAY. Spouse: Gertrude T. BOWLES. George E. COLBY and Gertrude T. BOWLES were married about 1906. Children were: George Woodman COLBY. George E. COLBY was born in 1874 in Charleston, Orleans County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Charleston, Orleans County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Roswell D. COLBY and Hannah E. HAMMOND. George E. COLBY was born in APR 1895 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Sewell P. COLBY and Gertrude S. KNOWLES. George E. "Bud" COLBY was born on 3 MAR 1922 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1930 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 12 APR 1999 at West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Tuesday, April 13, 1999 George E. Colby WEST NEWBURY -- George E. ''Bud'' Colby, 77, died early yesterday morning at home. He was born in Newbury. Mr. Colby worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 37 years, and, after retiring, he worked for private companies. He was a member of the Seabees during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Colby was a member of St. Mark Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Newburyport, the Newburyport Commandery, K.T. 3, King Cyrus Chapter and the Shriners. He was also a former member of West Newbury's Fire Department and Finance Committee. He had also served as West Newbury's assistant building inspector. Mr. Colby enjoyed auctions and sales and repairing items including clocks and chairs. He leaves his wife of 53 years Joan (Enos); sons George E. Jr. and his wife Ann (Worsman) of New Salem, and Keith I. and his wife Lynda (Vizard) of West Newbury; daughters Deborah A. Shively and her fiance Richard A. Heath of Newton, N.H., and Rebecca A. Dole and her husband Richard P. of West Newbury; sisters Gertrude Jackman, Carolyn Relyea, and Betty Colby, all of Newbury, and Dorothy Noyes of Newburyport; brother Robert J. of Newbury; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Funeral Home, 35 Green St., Newburyport. Masonic services will be conducted by St. Mark Lodge tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, West Newbury. Memorials may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. Parents: William Thomas COLBY and Rose Hilda Annette SUNMAN. George E. COLBY was born on 1 AUG 1925 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 13 JAN 2005 at Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida. GEORGE E. COLBY Age 79 of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on January 13, 2005. George served in the United States Army from October 1943 to December 1945 at which time he received the Bronze star for heroism and a Purple Heart. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 43 years, upon retirement he moved to Lake Worth, FL, with his now deceased wife Rita. His hobbies included reading, short wave radio & playing practical jokes. He is survived by his twin daughters, Karen Colby and Barbara Cherry, a joy to have been in his life. He is loved by his family and admired by his friends. He will be missed dearly. Visitation will be at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens on Monday, January 17, 2005 from 6pm-8pm with funeral services beginning at 7pm. Entombment will be on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, 11am at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL (561) 964-3772 Published in The Palm Beach Post on 1/15/2005. He had Social Security Number 040-22-2737. Social Security Death Index Name: George E. Colby SSN: 040-22-2737 Last Residence: 33461 Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America Born: 1 Aug 1925 Last Benefit: 33461 Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America Died: 13 Jan 2005 State (Year) SSN issued: Connecticut (Before 1951 ) Parents: Arthur Calvin COLBY and Helen P. E. (COLBY). George E. S. COLBY was born on 22 DEC 1904 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Blaine, Clay County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. He died on 20 MAR 2000 at California. Mr. George Colby Remembered March 30, 2000 marked the celebration of the home going of George Colby, beloved long time former chief executive of Atherton from 1957-1969 and resident from 1969-2000. Mr. Colby who was 95 at the time of his death, will be remembered as the one who extended the original vision for compassionate care by marshaling his considerable administrative skills to acquire properties, construct new buildings, and expand the population of Atherton. George Colby was a direct descendent of immigrants who came to America with the Winthrop party in 1630 aboard a group of ships which included the Mayflower. Born in Clay Center, Kansas, on December 22, 1904, he was raised in Kansas where he completed school, met and married Estalene, and began work for the Santa Fe Railroad. The Colby's came to California in 1945. Mr. Colby served as an active layman at the First Baptist Church of Downey. Later he became Church Administrator at Temple Baptist Church of Los Angeles. George's record of service among Baptists in Southern California eventually led him to the ministry of Atherton Baptist Homes where he became Executive Director in 1957. His administration was marked by years of expansion, purchasing of new properties, and construction of new buildings to house a swelling resident population. During this time be continued to lend his able talents to the wider American Baptist family, keeping active in men's work and in national ABC life. Following his service at Atherton, George and Estalene joined the ranks as residents in 1969. They enjoyed their life at Atherton together until her death late last year. George passed away on the 74th anniversary of their wedding! When you visit the campus today, you cannot help but be impressed with the many evidences of George's faithfulness. One of our larger residences, housing 48 persons bears the name CASA COLBY . But the real legacy of George Colby can be seen in a verse adorning the cover of his life story: "And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:19). Thank you Lord for George Colby. And thank you for helping us keep this ministry focus alive today! He had Social Security Number 709-14-3502. Social Security Death Index Record Name: George E. Colby SSN: 709-14-3502 Last Residence: 91801 Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, United States of America Born: 22 Dec 1904 Died: 20 Mar 2000 State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951 ) Parents: Adoniram Judson COLBY Jr. and Clemintine CLAYTON. Spouse: Estalene I. HARVEY. George E. S. COLBY and Estalene I. HARVEY were married on 20 MAR 1926. Children were: Richard H. COLBY. George Earl COLBY was born on 12 FEB 1881 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 23 JAN 1920 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. He died at Wyoming. Parents: Freeling Seymour COLBY and Emma Viola JACKSON. Spouse: Mary E. (COLBY). George Earl COLBY and Mary E. (COLBY) were married about 1905 in Kansas. George Eaton COLBY was born on 30 SEP 1838 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1900 in Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died in 1904. (SOURCE: Colby Family Bible record.) (BOOK SOURCE: "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888.) Parents: Dane COLBY and Nancy ROACH. Spouse: Almira E. HARRIMAN. George Eaton COLBY and Almira E. HARRIMAN were married on 24 MAY 1864 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Fannie E. COLBY, Fred H. COLBY, Willie COLBY, Anna Frances COLBY, Alma J. COLBY. George Edward COLBY was born on 2 APR 1845 in Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (Calculated from age given at time of death.) He died on 11 SEP 1845 at Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery at Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire Parents: George Washington COLBY and Harriet Newell BRICKETT. George Edward COLBY was born on 28 MAR 1857 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Sweden, Monroe County, New York. He died on 3 NOV 1912 at Brockport, Monroe County, New York. Parents: Edward Harvey COLBY and Sarah WEBSTER. Spouse: Annie HOLT. George Edward COLBY and Annie HOLT were married about 1878 in New York. Children were: Carl H. COLBY, Olive G. COLBY, Edward G. COLBY. George Edward COLBY was born on 23 JUL 1868 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 25 JAN 1874 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: East Whitefield Cemetery (Colby Cemetery), Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Dr. George Leonard COLBY and Mary Jane HILDRETH. George Edward COLBY was born in APR 1882 in Lura, Faribault County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Lura, Faribault County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. He died on 17 AUG 1949 at Mapleton, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.) Parents: Orison Eldridge COLBY and Mary Ann ALVEY. Spouse: Rosa BECK. George Edward COLBY and Rosa BECK were married about 1906 in Minnesota. Children were: Orison Edward COLBY, George David COLBY, Woodrow Wilson COLBY, Theda L. COLBY, Cathryn COLBY. George Edwin COLBY was born on 8 SEP 1867 in Windsor, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1900 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He died on 23 JUN 1950 at Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. Parents: George Gilbert COLBY and Susetta WATSON. Spouse: Ernestine F. STEVENS. George Edwin COLBY and Ernestine F. STEVENS were married about 1889 in Maine. Children were: Frank Merton COLBY, Grant Vernon COLBY, Dallas E. COLBY, Lillian Evelyn COLBY, Edith M. COLBY. George Edwin COLBY was born on 27 SEP 1895 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: James Edwin COLBY and Nellie I. SWEATLAND. George Elden COLBY was born on 11 NOV 1861 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1900 he was a chemist in Claremont, Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Claremont, Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. He died on 27 MAY 1932 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. He was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at Oakland, Alameda County, California Parents: Amasa Drake COLBY and Vesta Maria HERSEY. Spouse: Elise Dorothea Pauline KOHL. George Elden COLBY and Elise Dorothea Pauline KOHL were married about 1885 in California. Children were: Vesta Marie COLBY, Elden Russ COLBY, Russell COLBY, Waldo COLBY. Spouse: Eugenia Carlotta LANDSTROM. George Elden COLBY and Eugenia Carlotta LANDSTROM were married on 15 AUG 1895 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. Children were: Elden Le Conte COLBY, Phoebe Lenore COLBY, Eva Georginia COLBY. George Elmer COLBY was born in 1916 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 10 APR 1930 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John COLBY and Ida F. EAYERS. Spouse: Blanche ROBERTS. George Elmer COLBY and Blanche ROBERTS were married on 22 NOV 1945 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Children were: Roger COLBY. George Ephraim COLBY was born on 18 APR 1876 in Marion County, Oregon. He appeared in the census in 1880 in South Salem, Marion County, Oregon. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Croisan, Marion County, Oregon. He died on 18 NOV 1953 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Parents: James Augustus COLBY and Amanda Melvina SNYDER. Spouse: Lillian Anne SHIRLEY. George Ephraim COLBY and Lillian Anne SHIRLEY were married on 29 JUN 1903. Children were: Lionel Augustus COLBY, Lowell Lamont COLBY, Oliver Allen COLBY, Bernice COLBY, Mildred D. COLBY, Mary Lou Pearl COLBY. George Ernest COLBY was born on 29 MAR 1859 in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minnesota. In 1900 he was an artist in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1920 he was an artist in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 3 APR 1922 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. George painted from 1898-1913 He painted the Rocky Mountains He is listed in the "American West" artists He exhibited at the Univ Kansas and Chicago Historical Society This information is from the art dept at the San Diego Library He signs his work as G. E. Colby. Parents: Adoniram Judson COLBY and Sophrania Elsie HOWLAND. Spouse: Roma HOLLINGSWORTH. George Ernest COLBY and Roma HOLLINGSWORTH were married about 1890 in Missouri. Children were: Frances COLBY. George Eugene COLBY was born on 4 NOV 1886 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Rockland, Ontonagon County, Michigan. He registered for the WW I draft on 12 SEP 1918 at Unity, Marathon County, Wisconsin He appeared in the census on 21 JAN 1920 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. He died in FEB 1968 at Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. He had Social Security Number 390-01-8264. Social Security Death Index Name: George Colby SSN: 390-01-8264 Last Residence: 53140 Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America Born: 4 Nov 1885 Died: Feb 1968 State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (Before 1951 ) Parents: William Watson COLBY and Elenore Eliza THOMPSON. Spouse: Nellie RACINE. George Eugene COLBY and Nellie RACINE were married on 27 AUG 1907 in Champion, Marquette County, Michigan. Children were: Howard COLBY, Horald P. COLBY, Jean H. COLBY, Nellie L. COLBY, Kenneth A. COLBY. George Everett COLBY was born in JUN 1850 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Scandia, Republic County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. In 1900 he was a traveling salesman in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Parents: Amos Wheeler COLBY and Mary Ann SANBORN. Spouse: Alice J. FREEMAN. George Everett COLBY and Alice J. FREEMAN were married on 1 MAY 1875 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Mary COLBY, George Everett COLBY, Josie COLBY, Augustus COLBY. George Everett COLBY was born on 21 DEC 1877 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1900 in Medway, Hamilton County, Kansas. In 1900 he was a day laborer in Medway, Hamilton County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 2 APR 1930 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California. He died on 24 NOV 1962 at Los Angeles County, California. He had Social Security Number 708-09-8905 . Parents: George Everett COLBY and Alice J. FREEMAN. Spouse: Bertha McKee LADD. George Everett COLBY and Bertha McKee LADD were married about 1903. Children were: Eva N. COLBY, Mabel Allene COLBY, Kastrena A. COLBY. George F. COLBY was born on 5 JUL 1836 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) GEORGE F. COLBY GEORGE F. COLBY is one of the well-known early settlers of Shelby County, and an ex-soldier of the late war. He was born in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, July 5, 1836, a son of Ira and Polly (Foster) Colby. He was reared in the place of his birth and was educated in the common schools. At the age of eighteen he took Horace Greeley's advice and came west. He spent some years in the west and south, and just before the war broke out located in southern Illinois. He enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Illinois Infantry, Company E, in July, 1861, taking an active part in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and going with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea. He served three years in the Twenty-fourth Illinois, then re-enlisted in the Eighteenth Kentucky, where he served ten months; he was honorably discharged as a private He then returned to the north and engaged in the more peaceful pursuit of agriculture, settling in Fayette County, Iowa. He was united in marriage at McGregor, Iowa, October 28, 1867, to Miss Cornelia Lawson, a lady of intelligence of that town, a daughter of John D., now of Lincoln Township, this county. Mr. Colby engaged in farming in Fayette County until 1873, when he came to Shelby County and bought 240 acres of wild land in sections 9 and 10, Shelby Township; this he has improved and has built a good house and barn, and has set out a grove, so there is no better farm in the neighborhood. He made this his home until the fall of 1888, when he came to the village of Shelby to give his children better educational advantages. Mr. Colby is a Republican and a strong adherent to the principles of the party; his first vote was cast for Lincoln. He has served as trustee and as a member of the school board. He is a member of the G. A. R, Dick Yates Post, No. 361; also a member of the A. F. & A. M., and the Mt. Zion Commandery at Harlan. Mr. and Mrs. Colby are both worthy and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Shelby. They have two children, a son and a daughter -- George William and H. Etta. Mr. Colby is a man well known in the county, cordial to all, honorable in business and always gives his hearty support to any enterprise to advance religion and education. He is one of Shelby's most valuable and respected citizens. Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pp. 512 & 515 Parents: Ira COLBY and Polly FOSTER. George F. COLBY was born in FEB 1847 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1880 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. He died on 15 MAR 1927 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Name : Geo. F. Colby Titles : Death date : 15 Mar 1927 Death place : Toledo, Lucas, Ohio Birth date : Estimated birth year : 1851 Birth place : Toledo Age at death : 76 years 1 month Gender : Male Marital status : Widowed Race or color : American Street address : 2117 Jefferson Ave. Occupation : Residence : Burial date : 17 Mar 1927 Burial place : Toledo, O. Cemetery name : Forest Spouse name : Clara Hathaway Father name : Father titles : Father birth place : Mother name : Mother titles : Mother birth place : GSU film number : 1984701 Digital GS number : 4021959 Image number : 2976 Reference number : fn 17181 Collection : Ohio Deaths 1908-1953 He was buried in the Forest Cemetery at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio Parents: Moses COLBY and Mary BUSHNELL. Spouse: Clara L. HATHAWAY. George F. COLBY and Clara L. HATHAWAY were married in 1879. Children were: Harriett Hathaway COLBY. George F. COLBY was born on 19 OCT 1854 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) (BOOK SOURCE: The Scott genealogy; Original data: Holman, Mary Lovering,. The Scott genealogy. Boston: Compiled for Harriet Grace Scott, 1919.) Parents: Daniel S. COLBY and Sally SCOTT. George F. COLBY was born in NOV 1863 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1900 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Parents: Franklin J. COLBY and Laura J. SANBORN. Spouse: Elphina FATHEY. George F. COLBY and Elphina FATHEY were married on 28 MAY 1892 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, George F. Age: 28 years, Marriage: Elphina FATHEY Age: 28 years, Date: 28 May 1892; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Wife previously married.) Children were: Daniel Elbridge COLBY. George F. COLBY was born on 3 MAY 1863 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. SOURCE: 1870 Minnesota Census. Yucatan, Houston County, page 10. Age 7. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 16 MAY 1885 in Black Hammer, Houston County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Holt, Fillmore County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Fort Rice, Morton County, North Dakota. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Fort Rice, Morton County, North Dakota. He died on 19 FEB 1937 at Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota. Parents: Urdix Stillman COLBY and Lavania Ann "Lydia" ELDRIDGE. Spouse: Lulu NEWTON. George F. COLBY and Lulu NEWTON were married about 1884. Children were: Harry L. COLBY, Hazel D. COLBY, Ethel COLBY. George F. COLBY was born in 1874 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George William COLBY and Florence I. PARTRIDGE. George Francis COLBY was born on 1 MAY 1848 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 16 AUG 1850 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 10 OCT 1907. He was buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts BOOK SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850, Amesbury; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Barzillai COLBY and Sarah Elizabeth JONES. Spouse: Melissa J. INGALLS. George Francis COLBY and Melissa J. INGALLS were married on 25 DEC 1870 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, George F., Age: 22 years, Marriage: Melissa J. INGALLS Age: 20 years, Date: 25 Dec 1870; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Mabel COLBY, Nina Grace COLBY, Ann May COLBY, Howard A. COLBY. George Frank COLBY was born on 22 JAN 1844 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 25 FEB 1845 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (Hill Cemetery.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Honorable Nehemiah COLBY and Betsey COLCORD. |