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Isadora COLBY was born on 5 FEB 1860 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Headstone has her name as Medora A. Colby.) She appeared in the census in JUL 1860 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She died on 11 MAY 1872. Parents: Hiram COLBY and Alvina WALLACE.


Isadore A. COLBY was born on 13 DEC 1842 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 13 JUL 1844 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Samuel COLBY and Louisa A. PHILIPS.


Isadore Adelaide COLBY was born on 27 DEC 1863 in Massachusetts. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Gilbert L. COLBY and Thursa Jane WETHERBEE.

Spouse: Everett Delos KNAPP. Everett Delos KNAPP and Isadore Adelaide COLBY were married on 12 MAY 1880 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. Children were: Harriet KNAPP, Mabel Emma KNAPP, Everett Gilbert KNAPP, Ethel Marie KNAPP, Isadore KNAPP, Lillian Josephine KNAPP, Adelaide Irene KNAPP.


Islona D. COLBY was born on 23 MAR 1862 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0010595; Town and vital records, 1737-1911 Brunswick (Maine). Town Clerk.)

Name: Islona D. Colby
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Birth Date: 23 Mar 1862
Birthplace: BRUNSWICK,CUMBERLAND,MAINE
Death Date: 09 Apr 1864
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Father's Name: Cornelius Colby
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Mother's Name: Dorcas A Courson
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C50296-1
System Origin: Maine-ODM
Source Film Number: 10595
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Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900

She died on 9 APR 1864 at Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0010595; Town and vital records, 1737-1911 Brunswick (Maine). Town Clerk.) Parents: Cornelius COLBY and Dorcas Attie COURSON.


Isora COLBY was born in DEC 1877 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1880 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother. Listed as Pinkey J. Colby.) She appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1900 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. Parents: Cornelius COLBY and Dorcas Attie COURSON.

Spouse: William O. THOMPSON. William O. THOMPSON and Isora COLBY filed marriage intentions on 21 JUL 1894 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. They were married on 28 JUL 1894 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. Children were: Rose I. THOMPSON, Jrephine O. THOMPSON.


Isora Marion COLBY was born on 6 NOV 1869 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 20 NOV 1936 at Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Robert Carter COLBY and Mary Jeane CHANDLER.

Spouse: James Harvey EASTMAN. James Harvey EASTMAN and Isora Marion COLBY were married on 27 SEP 1887 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000988; EASTMAN, J. Harvey Age: 25 years, Marriage: Isora M. COLBY Age: 18 years, Date: 27 Sep 1887; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Armena Jane EASTMAN, Ruby Blanche EASTMAN.


Ita L. COLBY was born on 28 SEP 1862 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Mason, Cass County, Michigan. (living with mother at grandfather Bishop's) She died on 30 OCT 1930. Parents: Ira Owen COLBY and Mary L. BISHOP.

Spouse: Ellis Charles METCALF. Ellis Charles METCALF and Ita L. COLBY were married on 21 NOV 1883 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Children were: Clyde METCALF, Ruth Bernice METCALF, Chester A. METCALF.


Iva COLBY was born in NOV 1887 in Minnesota. She appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1900 in Clear Lake, Union Twp, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Herman Elias COLBY and Laura Ann WYNN.


Iva COLBY was born about 1912 in Arborville, York County, Nebraska. Parents: George Marion COLBY and Jessie E. (COLBY).


Iva Beatrice COLBY was born on 18 SEP 1913 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) She appeared in the census on 10 FEB 1920 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 29 JUN 1997 at Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Iva Grant

EXETER - Iva B. Grant, 83, of 7 Riverwoods Drive, died June 29, 1997 at the Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro.

Born Sept. 18, 1913 in Haverhill, Ma. she was the daughter of Harry W. and Grace (Foisy) Colby.

Mrs. Grant lived on Piscassic Road, Newfields for many years, before moving to Marshall Farms, Exeter and most recently to Riverwoods.

She devoted her life to her family, and the family-operated business, The Kingston-Warren Corp. in Newfields.

She was a member and devoted patron of the Newfields Community Church.

Her husband, Herbert A. Grant, died in 1986.

Survivors include her son, Herbert A. Grant Jr. of Rye; her daughter, Mrs. William (Barbara) Chick of Newfields; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Colby of Haverhill, Mass.; a sister, Charlene Bradley of Miami, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by three brothers and a sister.

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At the request of Mrs. Grant, there will be no visitation or service.

Burial will be in private and at the convenience of the family.

Rather than flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Newfields Community Church, P.O. Box 187, Newfields, N.H. 03856.

Kent and Pelczar Funeral Home, 41 Exeter St., Newmarket, is in charge of arrangements.


Parents: Harry Weston COLBY and Grace V. FOISY.


Iva G. COLBY was born on 17 NOV 1888 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died in 1922. She was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Northfield, 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: Leonard Osborne COLBY and Jennie N. KENISTON.


Iva Iola (Beatrix) COLBY was born on 22 MAR 1878 in Morley, Mecosta County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Reynolds, Montcalm County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 24 APR 1965 at Walker, Cass County, Minnesota. Parents: John Alfred COLBY and Alice Cecelia JONES.

Spouse: Hugh Lionel LUCAS. Hugh Lionel LUCAS and Iva Iola (Beatrix) COLBY were married on 24 JUL 1895 in Emerson, Manitoba, Canada.


Iva M. COLBY was born in APR 1898 in Kansas. She appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Penn, Osborne County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 29 APR 1910 in Collyer, Trego County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Elroy A. COLBY and Nellie Endora VANBUSKIRK.


Iva Mae COLBY was born about 1880. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Adelia L. BELDING.


Iva May COLBY was born on 2 JUL 1877 in Holland, Erie County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (Living with parents at great-grandfather Peter Colby home) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 29 OCT 1955. Parents: Jefferson COLBY and Philena HAWKS.


Ivah S. COLBY was born on 22 NOV 1884 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 1 SEP 1930 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Cyrus J. COLBY and Julia E. SAWYER.


Ivar M. COLBY was born on 13 MAY 1861 in Iosco, Livingston County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Iosco, Livingston County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Iosco, Livingston County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Algoma, Kent County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Algoma, Kent County, Michigan. He died in 1919. He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Sparta, Kent County, Michigan Parents: John I. COLBY and Elizabeth BARRY.

Spouse: Eva Mae BRADFORD. Ivar M. COLBY and Eva Mae BRADFORD were married about 1885. Children were: Earl COLBY, Ethel COLBY, John I. COLBY, Eunice E. COLBY, Marie COLBY, Merrill K. COLBY, Mildred N. COLBY.


Photo Ivar Omal COLBY was born in FEB 1858 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Newport, Lake County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 20 MAY 1910 in Minneapolis, Baca County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 11 FEB 1920 in Blaine, Baca County, Colorado. He died on 2 MAY 1923 at Syracuse, Hamilton County, Kansas. His obituary appeared in the Lake County Register, on 5 MAY 1923.
LAKE COUNTY REGISTER Sat. May 5, 1923
Ivar O. Colby, died at his home in Syracuse, KS. May 2, 1923, at the age of 65 years. he was a native of Libertyville and grew to manhood in this city. when about 25 years of age he went to Russell, IL. where he was engaged in the mercantile business. Later he moved to Kansas, locating at Syracuse. A widow and three children survive him. Byron Colby and Mrs. E.W. Parkhurst of Libertyville are brother and sister of the deceased.


He was buried in the Minneapolis Cemetery at Vilas, Baca County, Colorado Parents: Elhanon Wayne COLBY and Mary MERRILL.

Spouse: Electa M. WARNER. Ivar Omal COLBY and Electa M. WARNER were married on 22 DEC 1883 in Lake County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.)
Children were: Warner Merrill COLBY, Charles Wesley COLBY, Mary Dell COLBY.


Ivor Milo COLBY was born on 18 DEC 1909 in Lacombe, Alberta County, Alberta, Canada. He died on 4 SEP 1945. Parents: George Byron COLBY and Lena May HUYCK.


Ivy Lena COLBY was born on 6 OCT 1896 in Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. She died in 1978. Parents: George Boomer COLBY and Angie ADAMS.


Iza E. COLBY was born in 1868 in Wautoma, Waushara County, Wisconsin. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Wautoma, Waushara County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Scotia, Greeley County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Hamilton N. COLBY and Albina E. YOUNG.


Izora COLBY was born in 1868. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackman, Somerset County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Helon Hilton COLBY and Nancy RAY.


J. Emerson COLBY was born on 22 AUG 1910 in Bowne, Kent County, Michigan. He died on 17 SEP 1980 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Parents: Earl Vernon COLBY and Inez Mae FREYERMUTH.

Spouse: Elizabeth SLATER. J. Emerson COLBY and Elizabeth SLATER were married on 8 AUG 1932.


J. Harry COLBY was born in 1859 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George A. COLBY and Abbie C. BLANCHARD.


J. Merton COLBY was born in JUL 1896 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Alexander G. COLBY and Lucretia VANNEST.


Jabez H. COLBY was born in 1839 in Sodus, Wayne County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lebanon, Clinton County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Lebanon, Clinton County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military between AUG 1862 and JUN 1865.
Name: Jabez Colby ,
Residence: Hubbardston, Michigan
Enlistment Date: 15 August 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Michigan
Unit Numbers: 1098 1098
Service Record: Promoted to Full Saddler (March 1863)
Enlisted as a Private on 15 August 1862 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company K, 21st Infantry Regiment Michigan on 04 September 1862.
Mustered out Company K, 21st Infantry Regiment Michigan on 08 June 1865 in Washington, DC

In 1870 he was a day laborer in Hubbardston, Ionia County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hubbardston, Ionia County, Michigan. In 1880 he was a laborer in Hubbardston, Ionia County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hubbardston, Ionia County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. (living at the Michigan Soldiers Home.) He died on 4 DEC 1914 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He was also known as James Colby. Parents: Harrison COLBY and Mariah HOUSE.

Spouse: Georgia WARNER. Jabez H. COLBY and Georgia WARNER were married on 4 JUN 1860 in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan.
Groom's Name: Jabez Colby
Groom's Birth Date: 1839
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Groom's Age: 21
Bride's Name: Georgiana Warner
Bride's Birth Date: 1842
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Marriage Date: 04 Jun 1860
Marriage Place: Canton, Wayne, Michigan
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01367-0
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 1377621
Reference Number: p20 rn126
Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995
Children were: Alice M. COLBY, Grant Wellington COLBY, Albert COLBY, Jennie COLBY, Mabel V. COLBY, Ellen Maria COLBY, Julia COLBY.


Jabez Proctor COLBY was born on 10 NOV 1840 in Rockingham, Windham 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 Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He died in MAY 1893 at Proctorsville, Windsor County, Vermont. He was buried in the Proctor Cemetery at Proctorsville, Windsor County, Vermont (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Stoddard Benham COLBY and Harriet Elizabeth PROCTOR.

Spouse: Susan E. (Scott) MOORE. Jabez Proctor COLBY and Susan E. (Scott) MOORE were married about 1879.


Jack COLBY was born on 7 APR 1859 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) Parents: John Frederick COLBY and Mariah S. HIGGINS.


Photo Jack Arthur COLBY was born on 10 NOV 1923 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 15 APR 1930 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 13 MAR 1989 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. He was buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan He was adopted in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. He had Social Security Number 363-24-2204 . Parents: John Lewis COLBY and Josephine PAPPIN.

Spouse: Cleo BLAIR. Jack Arthur COLBY and Cleo BLAIR were married on 10 FEB 1950.


Jack Russell COLBY was born on 1 NOV 1918 in Jay, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military on 1 JUN 1944 in Fort Dix, Burlington County, New Jersey.
Member 10th Mountain Division 86-F. Killed at Reva Ridge in Italy.

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Name: Jack R Colby
Birth Year: 1918
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: New York
State: New York
County or City: Essex

Enlistment Date: 1 Jun 1944
Enlistment State: New Jersey
Enlistment City: Fort Dix
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
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: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Machine Operator
Marital Status: Married
Height: 00
Weight: 000
(SOURCE: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.)

He died on 4 MAR 1945 at Italy.
The Adirondack Record-Elizabethtown Post
March 22 1945

PFC JACK R. COLBY OF AU SABLE FORKS IS KILLED IN ACTION.

PFC Jack R. Colby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Colby of Green Street, was killed in action March 4 in Italy, according to a telegram received by his wife, Mrs. Margaret M. Colby of Au Sable Forks, Wedneday, from the War Department. The telegram reads as follows:
went overseas, was drafted in 1944. To express his deep regret that your husband, Pfc. Jack R. Colby, was killed in action March 4th in Italy. Confirming letter follows. J. A. Ulio, the Adjutant General."

Pfc. Colby who married before he went orerseas, was drafter in 1944. He was formerly employed by the Coleman Lumber Company. He attended school in Au Sable Forks and was well and favorably known by many local people. Besides his parents and wife he Is survived by a brother, Jesse Colby of Green Street.

He was buried in Ausable Forks, Clinton County, New York.
Fairview Cemetery
Village of Ausable Forks, Town of Black Brook, Clinton County, New York.

Parents: Edward Charles COLBY and Lydia WILKINS.

Spouse: Margaret JOHNPIERRE. Jack Russell COLBY and Margaret JOHNPIERRE were married about 1939. Children were: Jack Russell COLBY II.


Jack Russell COLBY II was born on 23 JUL 1940 in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York. He died on 22 MAR 2008 at Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York.
Jack Russell Colby II
JACK RUSSELL COLBY II, 67, of Massena, N.Y., died March 22, 2008, at Massena Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1940, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., the son of Jack R. and Margaret (Johnpier) Colby. Calling hours and a funeral service were held on Monday at the Donaldson Funeral Home in Massena.



Parents: Jack Russell COLBY and Margaret JOHNPIERRE.


Jackie Dennis COLBY was born on 24 NOV 1932 in Plumas County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
Name:
Jackie Dennis Colby
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1932
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Crossman
Birth County: Plumas


Parents: Hiram T. COLBY and Lavina Josephine CROSSMAN.


Photo Jackman R. COLBY was born on 30 MAY 1928 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 OCT 1995 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 010-01-6717. He was buried in the Sawyer Hill Cemetery at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: John Pritchard COLBY and Florence J. FULLER.


Jackson A. COLBY was born in FEB 1833 in Maine. He died in 1908 at Wells, York County, Maine.

Spouse: Emma Caroline RICKER. Jackson A. COLBY and Emma Caroline RICKER were married on 21 MAY 1861 in Wells, York County, Maine.
Groom's Name: Jackson Colby
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Marriage Date: 21 May 1861
Marriage Place: Wells, York, Maine
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I05012-5
System Origin: Maine-EASy
Source Film Number: 12622
Reference Number: pg 69
Collection: Maine Marriages, 1771-1907
Children were: Mary E. COLBY, George J. COLBY, William Getchell COLBY, Phoebe B. COLBY, Carrie M. COLBY.


Jackson Decatur COLBY was born on 17 OCT 1816 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. In 1850 he was a peddler in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 AUG 1850 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Jackson D. Colby 34 M Pedler NH
Francis 26 F MA
Prentic A. 6 M MA Y
Charles T. 3 M MA
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He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1860 in Sunrise City, Chisago County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a farmer in Sunrise City, Chisago County, Minnesota. He died on 4 AUG 1867 at Minnesota. Jackson was a dry-goods dealer for several years, then a traveling salesman of confectionery and cigars. He was a invalid for some years from chronic rheumatism. He went to Minnesota for his health and died there from quick consumption.

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

Spouse: Betsey Ann W. CLEMENT. Jackson Decatur COLBY and Betsey Ann W. CLEMENT were married on 4 JUL 1837 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Jackson D., Marriage: Betsey Ann CLEMENT, Date: 04 July 1837; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Andrew Jackson COLBY.

Spouse: Frances Ann HICKMAN. Jackson Decatur COLBY and Frances Ann HICKMAN were married on 26 JUN 1842 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Middlesex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Cambridge.) Children were: Mortimer H. COLBY, Prentice Augustus COLBY, Charles Tyler COLBY.


Jackson H. COLBY was born on 21 SEP 1865 in Vershire, 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 1870 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (listed as John Colby in census) He appeared in the census on 10 APR 1930 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (listed as John Colby in census.) He died on 22 JAN 1935 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Name: Jackson H. Colby
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 22 Jan 1935
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Age: 68
Birth Date: 1867
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Spouse's Name: Mary Agnes Colby
Father's Name: Orcleaio Colby
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01585-3
System Origin: New Hampshire-EASy
Source Film Number: 2056592
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Collection: New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949

He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Parents: Aurelius C. COLBY and Angeline COMSTOCK.

Spouse: Cora COOK. Jackson H. COLBY and Cora COOK were married on 5 DEC 1885 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. Children were: Abbie Jane COLBY, Andrew Jackson COLBY.

Spouse: Helen Agnes FOYE. Jackson H. COLBY and Helen Agnes FOYE were married about 1915. Children were: Helen COLBY.

Spouse: Mary Agnes GEER. Jackson H. COLBY and Mary Agnes GEER were married on 3 SEP 1924 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Children were: Calvin Franklin COLBY, John Elroy COLBY (twin), Arline Helen COLBY (twin), Eleanor Mary COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 13 APR 1688 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 22 FEB 1735/36 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was living in 1755 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He has Ancestral File Number F6PT-NW. Jacob owned the conenant and was baptized in the 1st Church of Amesbury, MA on 22 Feb 1735/36.
On 1 June 1736, Daniel Lunt and Sarah, his wife, Jacob Colby and Elizabeth, his Wife, Robert Carr and Hannah, His wife, and Naomie Elliot, spinster, daughters of John Elliot of Amesbury, yoeman, and John Elliot and David Elliot, executors, petitione the General Court of Massachusetts to have the will of their father, John Elliot, Senior, set aside because his mind had not been clear at the time of signing of the will. (Journals of the House of Representatives, vol. 14 (Boston, 1933), page 14).
SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Birth, Amesbury Listed as Jacob Collby. Marriages, Amesbury; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Thomas COLBY and Hannah ROWELL.

Spouse: Hannah HUNT. Jacob COLBY and Hannah HUNT were married on 9 APR 1711 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Zaccheus COLBY, Jacob COLBY.

Spouse: Elizabeth ELLIOT. Jacob COLBY and Elizabeth ELLIOT were married on 27 NOV 1724 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Sgt. Edmund COLBY, Lieut. Valentine COLBY, Thomas Elliot COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 20 MAY 1714 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 23 SEP 1739 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died after 1760 at Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-735. SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Birth & Marriage, listed as Collby; (3). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Jacob COLBY and Hannah HUNT.

Spouse: Hannah KIMBALL. Jacob COLBY and Hannah KIMBALL were married on 23 DEC 1736 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Hannah COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY, Judith COLBY, Mary COLBY.

Spouse: Susannah SARGENT. Jacob COLBY and Susannah SARGENT were married on 12 OCT 1749 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Jacob Sargent COLBY, Kimball COLBY, Jacob Sargent COLBY, Kimball COLBY, Philip COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 11 APR 1733 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury.) A Jacob Colby served 14 April to 16 Nov. 1758 in Col. John Hart's regt., Capt. Jonathan Smith's company. On the roll of Capt. John Stark's company of Rangers enlisted for the year 1759 was a Jacob Colby (Caleb Stark, ed., Memoir and Official Correspondence of Gen. John Stark, p. 96).

According to an account given by Albert S. Colby, a great grandson, in the Oxford County [Maine] Record, October 1888, and also in a personal genealogical account he published, Jacob Colby married Annie Miller, a Scotch girl, and settled in Fryeburg, Maine (Albert Colby "History of the Bible").

SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (3). "A Colby Family of Fryeburg, Maine," by John Threlfall, NEHGS Register Vol 125, April 1971. Parents: David COLBY and Mehitable STRAW.

Spouse: Anna MILLER. Jacob COLBY and Anna MILLER were married about 1765. Children were: Content COLBY, David COLBY, Robert COLBY, Mehitable COLBY, Nancy COLBY, Dorothy COLBY, Rachel COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 1 JUN 1739 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died between 1813 and 1816 at Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He signed a will on 16 SEP 1813 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He estate was inventoried on 25 MAY 1816 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-9N1. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Zaccheus COLBY and Mary EASTMAN.

Spouse: Sarah MERRILL. Jacob COLBY and Sarah MERRILL were married on 24 MAR 1764. Children were: Nathan COLBY, Merrill COLBY, Sarah COLBY, Deacon Jacob COLBY, Timothy COLBY, Joseph COLBY, Zaccheus COLBY, Eastman COLBY.


Deacon Jacob COLBY was born on 5 FEB 1772 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died in 1858 at Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. They lived for a time in Hanover, New Hampshire, until March 1802, when they settled in the western part of Bradford, Vermont. Here he was a deacon of the Church, a farmer and mason. Their first home in Bradford was constructed of logs. Six years later they built a more commodious house which was still standing in 1874.
SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (3) International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. Parents: Jacob COLBY and Sarah MERRILL.

Spouse: Polly HUNTINGTON. Deacon Jacob COLBY and Polly HUNTINGTON were married in FEB 1796. Children were: Jacob Curtis COLBY, Enoch COLBY, Lucia COLBY, Lorena COLBY, Moody COLBY, Lavina COLBY.


Photo Capt. Jacob COLBY was born on 22 JAN 1782 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 30 SEP 1825 at Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. He was buried in OCT 1825 in the Upper Plain Cemetery at Bradford, Orange County, Vermont (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Jacob Sargent COLBY and Phebe PUTNEY.

Spouse: Mehitable Pool CORLISS. Capt. Jacob COLBY and Mehitable Pool CORLISS were married on 6 APR 1806 in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. Children were: Jonathan Corliss COLBY, Hitty Mitchell COLBY, George W. COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 18 OCT 1785 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died young. SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Sgt. Theophilus COLBY and Hannah CHALLIS.


Jacob COLBY was born on 9 JUN 1789 in Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine.
Name: Jacob Colby
Gender: Male
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Baptism/Christening Place: CIVIL, BROWNFIELD, OXFORD, MAINE
Birth Date: 09 Jun 1789
Birthplace: CIVIL, BROWNFIELD, OXFORD, MAINE
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Father's Name: Asa Colby
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Mother's Name: Sally
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52128-1
System Origin: Maine-VR
Source Film Number: 10605
Reference Number: 2:176DVM6
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900
He appeared in the census in 1850 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. (living with son Joseph.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. (living with son Joseph) He died on 12 MAR 1871 at Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Asa COLBY and Sarah MILLER.

Spouse: Jane Sterling WALKER. Jacob COLBY and Jane Sterling WALKER were married about 1823. Children were: Sarah J. COLBY, Joseph Walker COLBY, Valeria G. COLBY, Jacob COLBY.


Photo Jacob COLBY was born on 31 OCT 1791 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Wendall, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Jacob Colby 58 M Farmer $400. NH
Miriam 59 F NH
Hezekiah B. 27 M Farmer NH
Stephen A. 18 M Farmer NH Y
Augusto A. 18 F NH
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In 1850 he was a farmer in Wendall, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died on 20 FEB 1871 at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Villiage Cemetery at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Nathan COLBY and Sarah BARNARD.

Spouse: Mariam BLAISDELL. Jacob COLBY and Mariam BLAISDELL were married on 5 MAR 1816 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Jacob, Marriage: Mariam BLAISDELL, Date: 05 Mar 1816; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Henry Johnson COLBY, John Mace COLBY, Lafayette COLBY, Stephen Augustus COLBY, Augusta A. COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1797 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1830 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Schedule show: 1 male under 5, 1 male 30 to 40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5 to 10, 1 female 20 to 30. He appeared in the census in 1840 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.
Males:
Under 5: 1
5 to 10: 2
10 to 15: 2
40 to 50: 1

Females:
5 to 10: 1
10 to 15: 1
15 to 20: 1
30 to 40: 1

He died on 31 MAR 1843 at Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont. He was buried in the Lyndon Center Cemetery at Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Merriam DAVIS.

Spouse: Abigail FRENCH. Jacob COLBY and Abigail FRENCH were married about 1823. Children were: Harvey COLBY, Lucy Ann COLBY, Eben C. COLBY, Cyrus F. COLBY, Sarah Elizabeth COLBY, Hiram H. COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born about 1805 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Living in Onondaga County, New York. Parents: David COLBY and Sarah FARRINGTON.


Jacob COLBY was born on 9 OCT 1814. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Waterford, Oxford County, Maine. (family living with father Samuel) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine.
Census Place: Denmark, Oxford, Maine
Source: FHL Film 1254484 National Archives Film T9-0484 Page 100A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Jacob COLBY Self M M W 65 ME
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: ME
Mary COLBY Wife F M W 64 ME
Occ: Keeping House Fa: ME Mo: ME
Simion W COLBY Son M M W 31 ME
Occ: Farmer Fa: ME Mo: ME
Eliza E COLBY DauL F M W 28 ME
Occ: Coat Maker Fa: ME Mo: ME
Eva COLBY GDau F S W 5 ME
Fa: ME Mo: ME
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He died on 11 MAY 1890 at Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. (BOOK SOURCE: "One Branch of the Colby Family" by Eugene C. Colby, 1900; revised by Alice H. Colby, 1950.) Parents: Samuel Cummings COLBY and Anna MILLER.

Spouse: Mary DAY. Jacob COLBY and Mary DAY filed marriage intentions on 5 SEP 1840 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. They were married on 23 SEP 1840 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Sep 5, 1840 Marr. Intent Mr. Jacob Colby, 2nd of Denmark and Mifs Mary Day of Fryeburg. Cert. granted Sept 23, 1840.
(SOURCE: FHL Film 0010915, Town and vital records, 1776-1891 Fryeburg (Maine). Town
Clerk.)

Groom's Name: Jacob Colby
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Marriage Date: 23 Sep 1840
Marriage Place: Fryeburg,Oxford,Maine
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M52129-1
System Origin: Maine-ODM
Source Film Number: 10915
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Collection: Maine Marriages, 1771-1907
Children were: Ruby L. COLBY, Lincoln COLBY, Simion W. COLBY, Mary L. COLBY, Maria A. COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born in 1832 in Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hartford, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Jacob COLBY and Jane Sterling WALKER.

Spouse: Olivia F. DOTTON. Jacob COLBY and Olivia F. DOTTON were married on 9 OCT 1853 in Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine.
Groom's Name: Jacob Colby
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Bride's Name: Olivia Doton
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Marriage Date: 09 Oct 1853
Marriage Place: Buckfield,Oxford,Maine
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M52124-1
System Origin: Maine-ODM
Source Film Number: 10604
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Collection: Maine Marriages, 1771-1907

Children were: Jane W. "Jennie" COLBY, Clara E. COLBY, Edward E. COLBY, Lucy E. COLBY.

Spouse: Zelpha Addie COTTON. Jacob COLBY and Zelpha Addie COTTON were married about 1869 in Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine. Children were: Wesley Mortimer COLBY, Howard Raymond COLBY.


Jacob COLBY was born on 15 AUG 1844. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Harwich, Kent County, Ontario, Canada. He died in 1913. Parents: Charles Bostwich COLBY and Mary A. SHAFFER.

Spouse: Sarah Ann MCGLOUGHLON. Jacob COLBY and Sarah Ann MCGLOUGHLON were married about 1866. Children were: Angenone COLBY, William D. COLBY.

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