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COLBY was born on 8 FEB 1837 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
He died on 6 APR 1873 at Shiloh, Hardin County, Tennessee. Parents:
Stephen COLBY and Mariah OWEN. James COLBY was born in FEB 1838 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 19 AUG 1850 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Holland, Erie County, New York. Census Place: Holland, Erie, New York Source: FHL Film 1254827 National Archives Film T9-0827 Page 8D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James COLBY Self M M W 42 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY Martha COLBY Wife F M W 38 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH Carrie COLBY Dau F W 15 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY Charles COLBY Son M S W 12 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY Eddie COLBY Son M S W 8 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY Jessie COLBY Dau F S W 6 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY Berthie COLBY Dau F S W 3 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY =========================================================== Parents: Abner COLBY and Patty DAVIS. Spouse: Martha BUCKMAN. James COLBY and Martha BUCKMAN were married about 1864. Children were: Carrie V. COLBY, Charles COLBY, Edward M. COLBY, Jessie B. COLBY, Bertha COLBY, Lottie COLBY. James COLBY was born on 3 NOV 1838 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. He died on 28 OCT 1839 at Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. Parents: Hiram COLBY and Margaret Jane JACKSON. James COLBY was born on 27 AUG 1839 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 2 MAY 1841 at Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Robert COLBY and Lovey CARTER. James COLBY was born in 1840 in Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Scio, Washtenaw County, Michigan. (living at home with father and step-mother.) Parents: Joshua COLBY and Hannah J. (COLBY). James COLBY was born in 1845 in Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1860 in St. Armand, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Porter W. COLBY and Mary POLLARD. James COLBY was born in 1846 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 21 SEP 1850 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1860 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. (living at home with mother and step-father.) Parents: Alonzo Hamilton COLBY and Harriet FINCH. James COLBY was born on 28 AUG 1846 in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 19 FEB 1930 at Courtland, Kent County, Michigan. His obituary appeared in the Grand Rapids Herald, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan on 21 FEB 1930. Grand Rapids Herald Friday, February 21, 1930 James Colby, 83, Courtland Twp. Farmer, Expires Sparta, Feb. 20 -- James Colby, 83, lifelong resident of his Courtland township farm near here, died tonight after an illness of several weeks. Colby, a bachelor, had resided with a sister, Abby, his other sister, Armernelian Colby having died last summer. The family was widely known in this vicinity, their home having been built when this district was just being cleared for farming. Mr. Colby was active in township affairs, although he never held public office. Besides the sister two brothers survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday from the home, with interment in Courtland cemetery. He was buried in the Courtland Cemetery at Rockford, Kent County, Michigan Parents: Horace C. COLBY and Ruth BARKER. James COLBY was born on 13 FEB 1849 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1860 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUL 1870 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Nahum Newton COLBY and Delia NEWTON. Spouse: Edith B. SMITH. James COLBY and Edith B. SMITH were married on 31 MAR 1883 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James, Age: 34 years; Marriage: Edith B. SMITH, Age: 22 years; Date: 31 Mar 1883; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) James COLBY was born on 7 DEC 1853 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Name: James Colby Gender: Male Baptism/Christening Date: Baptism/Christening Place: Birth Date: 07 Dec 1853 Birthplace: FRYEBURG,OXFORD,MAINE Death Date: 17 Aug 1854 Name Note: Race: Father's Name: Richard Colby Father's Birthplace: Father's Age: Mother's Name: Roxanna Mother's Birthplace: Mother's Age: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52129-1 System Origin: Maine-ODM Source Film Number: 10915 Reference Number: Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900 He died on 17 AUG 1854 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Richard Kimball COLBY and Roxanna B. SMITH. James COLBY was born in 1857 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1870 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Archelaus Alex COLBY and Margarett GILCHRIST. James COLBY was born in 1858 in Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. He died in 1858 at Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. Parents: Elias COLBY and Susannah BUBIER. James COLBY was born in 1868 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York. He appeared in the census on 30 JUN 1870 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in 1876. He was buried in the Boxwood Cemetery at Ridgeway, Orleans County, New York Parents: Myron H. COLBY and Mary A. (COLBY). James COLBY was born in NOV 1875 in Michigan. He died on 4 APR 1876 at Locke, Ingham County, Michigan. The cause of death was listed as bloody dysentery. Parents: Clarence Deorian COLBY and Mrs. Ida May COLBY. James COLBY was born on 27 APR 1889 in California. He died on 5 DEC 1944 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Elbridge Gerry COLBY and Mary Ann COPLAN. James COLBY was born on 5 FEB 1914 in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 24 JAN 1920 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in MAY 1985 at Marion, Marion County, Ohio. He had Social Security Number 288-09-6307. Parents: James Henry COLBY and Dora JAYNES. James "Russ" COLBY was born on 31 MAY 1935. He died on 16 JAN 2008 at Mount Vernon, Kennebec County, Maine. James "Russ" Colby MOUNT VERNON -- James "Russ" Colby passed away Jan. 16, 2008. He was born May 31, 1935. He is survived by three loving daughters, Brenda Colby, of California, Bonnie and Mike Petrone, of China, and Jamie and Rick Poulin, of Augusta; four grandchildren, Adrianna, Eric, Kait and Michaela; and five siblings. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Chester and Marieta; and one brother and one sister. At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of Kincer Funeral Home, Richmond. Parents: Chester C. COLBY and Marieta Kennedy ABBOTT. James (Henry) COLBY was born in 1860 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. (living with father) SOURCE: 1870 Minnesota Census. Yucatan, Houston County, page 10. Age 10. Listed as James. Parents: Urdix Stillman COLBY and Lavania Ann "Lydia" ELDRIDGE. James A. COLBY was born on 25 JUL 1847 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 7 AUG 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1870 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1870 he was a railroad fireman in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254763 National Archives Film T9-0763 Page 227D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James A. COLBY Self M M W 32 NH Occ: Engineer Fa: NH Mo: NH Jennie COLBY Wife F M W 26 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY Mary J. COLBY Mother F W W 68 NH Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH ======================================================== He died on 30 JUN 1928 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Name: James A. Colby Gender: Male Burial Date: Burial Place: Death Date: 30 Jun 1928 Death Place: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire Age: 80 Birth Date: 1848 Birthplace: Occupation: Race: Marital Status: Spouse's Name: Father's Name: Eben Colby Father's Birthplace: Mother's Name: Mary J. Stone Mother's Birthplace: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01561-4 System Origin: New Hampshire-EASy Source Film Number: 2056316 Reference Number: Collection: New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949 SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: Eben COLBY and Mary Jane STONE. Spouse: Jennie LIGHTBODY. James A. COLBY and Jennie LIGHTBODY were married on 23 DEC 1879 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James A. Age: 32 years; Marriage: Jennie LIGHTBODY Age: 27 years; Date: 23 Dec 1879; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Henry M. COLBY. James A. COLBY was born in 1913 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). James A. COLBY was born in 1922 in New Hampshire. Parents: Arthur Albert COLBY and Cora M. HUFF. James Abial COLBY was born on 3 NOV 1863 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 1 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 14 JAN 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 20 JUL 1955 at Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire They lived in Manchester where he engaged in the plumbing business. (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: George White COLBY and Eunice Pricilla HEATH. Spouse: Nettie Mae COLBY. James Abial COLBY and Nettie Mae COLBY were married on 18 SEP 1887 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James A. Age: 23 years; Marriage: Nettie M. COLBY Age: 23 years; Date: 18 Sep 1887; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Susan Maria COLBY, James Thompson COLBY, George William "Bill" COLBY, Elizabeth Mae COLBY, Sterling COLBY. James Adams COLBY was born on 14 JAN 1885 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Valentine Green COLBY and Lestie L. MARR. Spouse: Edna Mae SIMPSON. James Adams COLBY and Edna Mae SIMPSON were married on 16 JUL 1913 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) Children were: James Adams COLBY Jr.. James Adams COLBY Jr. was born on 24 NOV 1922 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 6 MAR 2010 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. His obituary appeared in the,. Raymond, NH James A. Colby Jr., 87, died on March 6, 2010, at the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH. He was born on November 24, 1922 in Lynn, MA, the son of the late James A. Colby Sr. and Edna Mae (Simpson) Colby. Jim served his country in the United States Army during WW II and was a member of the American Legion Post 79 in Manchester, NH and the Maple Wheadon VFW Post 447 of Raymond, NH. A former longtime resident of Melrose, MA, he had resided in Raymond for the last 40 years. A carpenter by trade, Jim owned and operated Middlesex Modernizing for over 40 years. He was a skilled craftsman who enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and finding furniture pieces to carefully refinish, at yard sales. The happiest moments of his life involved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jim was also a longtime member of the Raymond Congregational Church where he served for many years as a deacon. IN HIS LIFE: He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth C. (Jolliffe) Colby of Raymond, NH; three daughters, Charlotte and her husband Lee Mason of Northwood, NH, Charlene and her husband Cliff Hodgdon of Northwood, NH, and Pauline and her husband Mark Lampert of Portsmouth, NH; four grandsons, Michael E. Mason of Barrington, NH, Jeffrey N. Hodgdon ofNorthwood, NH, Jeremy M. and his wife Emily A. Lampert of Ambler, PA, and Timothy C. Lampert of Portsmouth, NH; one sister, Helen Fowlie of Melrose, MA ; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, E. Christine Colby; a granddaughter Christina Anne Lampert; and three sisters, Edna Larson, Ruth Charter, and Alice Tier. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10 AM at the Raymond Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Raymond, NH. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery in Raymond, NH. Brewitt Funeral Service is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301 For more information please visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com Funeral Service: Saturday March 13 10:00 AM Raymond Congregational Church 1 Church Street Raymond, NH Interment: Saturday March 13 Old Pine Grove Cemetery 49 Epping Street Raymond, NH 03077 Burial with Military Honors to follow services. Parents: James Adams COLBY and Edna Mae SIMPSON. James Albert COLBY was born on 27 MAY 1850 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1850 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 JUN 1870 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JAN 1900 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother) He died on 10 DEC 1907 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Name: James Albert Colby Death date: 10 Dec 1907 Death place: Haverhill,,Massachusetts Gender: Male Race or color (expanded): White Age in years: 57 Estimated birth year: 1850 Birthdate: 1850 Birthplace: Haverhill, Massachusetts Marital status: Single Spouse's name: Father's name: Timothy Colby Mother's name: Caroline E Jacobs Film number: 2217173 Digital GS number: 4282844 Image number: 01256 Reference number: 176 Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915 Parents: Timothy COLBY and Caroline E. JACOBS. James Albert COLBY was born on 17 MAY 1855 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 26 AUG 1886 at Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Albert S. COLBY and Maria Freeman DRESSER. Spouse: Mary
Ellen COLBY. James Albert COLBY and Mary Ellen COLBY were married on 4 DEC
1875 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Nov 29, 1875 The intention
of marriage between James A. Colby of Portland and Miss Mary E. Colby of Fryeburg
was left and entered. Cert. issuse Dec 4, 1875.
James Albert COLBY was born on 9 JAN 1887 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. He died in 1934. He was buried in the Plains Cemetery at Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine Parents: Benjamin Foster COLBY and Anna Belle PEACOCK. Spouse: Alice J. FARLEY. James Albert COLBY and Alice J. FARLEY were married on 9 OCT 1909 in Richmond, Lincoln County, Maine. Children were: Benjamin F. COLBY, Jennette F. COLBY. James Albino COLBY was born in 1847 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. (family living with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. Parents: Daniel Page COLBY and Electa SMITH. Spouse: Laura M. PALMER. James Albino COLBY and Laura M. PALMER were married on 30 DEC 1869 in Vermont. Children were: Flora J. COLBY. James Amos COLBY was born on 9 FEB 1935 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) He died on 25 FEB 1940 at Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Henry Wite COLBY and Hazel Lenne WHITNEY. James Arthur COLBY was born on 24 APR 1881 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 4 JAN 1919 at Newbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Henry W. COLBY and Roxanna F. HILL. James Augustus COLBY was born on 11 APR 1838 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in South Salem, Marion County, Oregon. He died on 5 MAR 1922 at Orville, Marion County, Oregon. Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Alice Belinda ALLEN. Spouse: Amanda Melvina SNYDER. James Augustus COLBY and Amanda Melvina SNYDER were married about 1867. Children were: Mellie Marella COLBY, Ida Belinda COLBY, George Ephraim COLBY. James Avery COLBY was born on 25 JAN 1885 in Jay, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Lake Placid, Essex County, New York. He died in 1942. Parents: James Avery Polk COLBY and Emeline LASHWAY. Spouse: Glenn TROMBLY. James Avery COLBY and Glenn TROMBLY were married about 1912 in New York. Children were: Catherine COLBY, Edna COLBY, James S. COLBY, Caroline COLBY, Paul COLBY, Donald COLBY, Phylis COLBY, Robert COLBY, William COLBY, Betty COLBY. James Avery Polk COLBY was born on 19 APR 1849 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Wilmington, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) He served in the military from AUG 1864 to JUN 1865. Name: James Colby , Enlistment Date: 29 August 1864 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: New Hampshire Unit Numbers: 1207 1207 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 29 August 1864 at the age of 19 Substitute in Company B, 5th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 29 August 1864. Mustered out Company B, 5th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 28 June 1865 in Alexandria, VA He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lewis, Essex County, New York. (listed as James.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Jay, Essex County, New York. Parents: John Russell COLBY and Syrena WHITE. Spouse: Emeline LASHWAY. James Avery Polk COLBY and Emeline LASHWAY were married on 1 NOV 1871 in New York. Children were: Clara COLBY, Fannie COLBY, Elizabeth COLBY, Elenore COLBY, James Avery COLBY, Millie COLBY, Gertrude COLBY, Clarence H. COLBY, Mark COLBY. James B. COLBY was born about 1770. Spouse: Elizabeth GODFREY. James B. COLBY and Elizabeth GODFREY were married on 26 FEB 1793 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBEY, James B., Marriage: Elizabeth GODFREY, Date: 26 Feb 1793; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: James COLBY. James B. COLBY was born on 24 JUN 1804 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Name: James Colby Date of Birth: 24 Jun 1804 Place of Birth: Hopkinton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States Father's Name: James Bryant Colby Mother's Name: Susanna Place Recorded: Hopkinton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States GS Film Number: 1000378 Digital GS Number: 4243701 Image Number: 02258 Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900 He was christened/baptized on 30 JUN 1805 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (not living with Hannah and children.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 19 MAY 1882 at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Contoocook Village Cemetery at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: James Bryant COLBY and Susanna STORY. Spouse: Hannah B. EMERSON. James B. COLBY and Hannah B. EMERSON were married on 24 FEB 1828 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James , Marriage: Hannah B. EMERSON; Date: 24 Feb 1828; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Susan O. COLBY, Charlotte M. COLBY, James B. COLBY, John G. COLBY. James B. COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1835 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1880 he was a Conductor Concord R.R. in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 31 DEC 1910 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Blossom Hill Cemetery at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: James B. COLBY and Hannah B. EMERSON. Spouse: Ellen H. SILVER. James B. COLBY and Ellen H. SILVER were married on 4 JUL 1856 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B.; Marriage: Ellen H. SILVER; Date: 04 Jul 1856; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Henry B. COLBY. Spouse: Ida M. WHITTIER. James B. COLBY and Ida M. WHITTIER were married on 19 JUL 1888 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B., Age: 54 years; Marriage: Ida M. WHITTIER, Age: 35 years; Date: 19 Jul 1888; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Spouse: Ida J. PUTNEY. James B. COLBY and Ida J. PUTNEY were married about 1901. James B. COLBY was born in JAN 1845 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (There is a George Colby age 7 living with the family.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Lydia PORTER. Spouse: Sarah A. DUSTIN. James B. COLBY and Sarah A. DUSTIN were married on 4 APR 1867 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B., Age: 21 years; Marriage: Sarah A. DUSTIN, Age: 16 years; Date: 04 Apr 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Frank Dana COLBY, James Everett COLBY, Everett Edward COLBY, Lydia S. COLBY, Mary Alice COLBY, Guy C. COLBY, Fannie C. COLBY, Oscar Ray COLBY. James B. COLBY was born in APR 1848 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with mother and father at grandparents Colby's home) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1860 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 24 JUN 1880 in Nevada, Wyandot County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. He died on 27 FEB 1903 at Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. Mansfield News Mansfield, Ohio Feb 27, 1903 Obituary. ------------- Colby. R. E. Morris received a dispatch Friday morning from Mrs. J. B. Colby at Wadsworth, stating that her husband died there at an early hour in the morning. Mr. Colby was a well known and experienced commercial traveler in his day and resided for a number of Years with his family on West Fourth Street in this city. Mr. Colby and his family removed from this city about ten years ago and have since resided at Wadsworth, where Mr. Colby had charge of the salt works in which he and his brother-in-law were financially interested. The deceased, it is stated, had been afflicted with a complication of diseases for some time, but he was able to be about and attend to business affairs. Only a few days ago he was in Mansfield shaking hands with old friends and neighbors. Mr. Colby was about 60 years of age and he is supposed to have carried the first crackers out of Mansfield in a sample case. The cracker factory referred to was the first of its kind in Mansfield, and was established by his uncle, who is now identified with the police department of San Francisco. The cracker factory was located near the present site of the News building. Later this cracker works was owned and operated by the firm of Purtell, Hartley & Black. Mr. Colby traveled for Harroun & Hammond for a time and then went into the retail business at Nevada. He later returned to this city and was on the road for a time for the firm of J. R. Brown & Sons. Subsequently he traveled for the Ohio Suspender company of this city. The Colby family has been in Washington for the greater part of the winter, where the daughter, Miss Mable Colby, has been pursuing her vocal studies. A wife and daughter are left to mourn the loss of a husband and father. Mr. Colby's home is at Clairmont, N. H., and at this writing it is not known where the remains will be buried. Sir Knight Frank Marquis, of Mansfield commandery Knights Templar, also received a dispatch this morning from Mrs. Colby, conveying information of the death. The deceased was identified with the local Masonic order, being a member of the blue lodge, the chapter and commandery. Parents: Henry COLBY and Thankfull R. KELSEY. Spouse: Laura Amelia LEITER. James B. COLBY and Laura Amelia LEITER were married on 13 SEP 1871 in Medina County, Ohio. Children were: Mabel J. COLBY. James B. COLBY was born in DEC 1857 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888. Parents: John B. COLBY and Mary J. COCHRANE. James B. COLBY was born in 1857 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 31 JUL 1860 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census on 30 JUL 1870 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living with step-father Samuel Colby) Parents: Hiram COLBY and Florinda Buell CLOUGH. Spouse: Hattie (COLBY). James B. COLBY and Hattie (COLBY) were married about 1879. James B. COLBY was born on 11 JAN 1902 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Everett Edward COLBY and Emma A. KINGSLEY. James Bradford COLBY was born about 1930. Parents: Gordon Bradford COLBY and Mary W. MORGAN. Spouse: Bertha M. VAN HENKELUM. James Bradford COLBY and Bertha M. VAN HENKELUM were married about 1955. James Bryant COLBY was born on 18 MAY 1767 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 8 MAR 1824 at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) (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: Anthony COLBY and Sarah BRYANT. Spouse: Susanna STORY. James Bryant COLBY and Susanna STORY were married on 26 OCT 1795 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; James Bryant COLBY; Marriage: Susanna STARY, Date: 26 Oct 1795; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Capt. Moses COLBY, Sukey COLBY, James B. COLBY, John Gilman COLBY. James Buchanan COLBY was born on 17 JUN 1856 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (family living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 5 AUG 1927 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Old North Cemetery at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John L. COLBY and Orpha METCALF. Spouse: Abby J. CARNES. James Buchanan COLBY and Abby J. CARNES were married on 13 SEP 1876 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B. Age: 20 years; Marriage: Idellar CARNES Age: 21 years; Date: 13 Sep 1876; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Etta B. COLBY, Flora L. COLBY, George Peterson COLBY, Abbie J. COLBY. Spouse: Alice M. PATCH. James Buchanan COLBY and Alice M. PATCH were married on 15 OCT 1884 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James B. Age: 28 years; Marriage: Alice M. PATCH Age: 19 years; Date: 15 Oct 1884; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Infant COLBY, Hugh Dudley COLBY. Spouse: Edna Mary CONSTANTINE. James Buchanan COLBY and Edna Mary CONSTANTINE were married on 22 JAN 1921 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. James C. COLBY was born on 15 JUN 1786 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) He died on 25 JUN 1855 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York. Parents: William COLBY and Eleanor LORD. James C. COLBY was born on 15 MAY 1863 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) He died on 24 OCT 1887 at Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Joseph E. COLBY and Mary Jane F. MARTIN. James Clare COLBY was born on 11 FEB 1885 in Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Name: James Clare Colby Birthdate: 11 Feb 1885 Birthplace: Perry Township, Shiawassee, Michigan Gender: Male Race or color (on document): Father's name: Gaylord F Colby Father's birthplace: Mich. Father's age: Mother's name: Jennie Colby Mother's birthplace: Mich. Mother's age: Christening date: Christening place: Additional relatives: Death date: Age at death: Film number: 2320841 Digital GS number: 4207259 Image number: 791 Frame number: Reference number: item 2 p 223 rn 650 Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902 He died on 23 JUL 1890 at Searcy, White County, Arkansas. Name: Clare Colby Death date: 23 Jul 1890 Death place: Searcy, Arkansas Gender: Male Age at death: 5 years 5 months 12 days Estimated birth year: 1885 Birthplace: Michigan Marital status: Single Father's name: Gaylord Colby Mother's name: Jennie Colby Occupation: Farmer'S Son Film number: 2363828 Digital GS number: 4210877 Image number: 371 Reference number: p 178 rn 4085 Collection: Michigan Deaths 1867-1897 Parents: Gaylord F. COLBY and Jennice E. PULVER. James Clarence COLBY was born on 24 AUG 1911 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911-1915.) Parents: Horatio A. COLBY and Undivillia PHELPS. James Daniel COLBY was born on 25 FEB 1845 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 10 JUL 1860 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 AUG 1870 in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JUN 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 213B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James D. COLBY Self M M W 34 N.H. Occ: Carriage Maker Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. Nellie B. COLBY Wife F M W 32 N.H. Occ: Keeping House Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. Waldo M. COLBY Son M S W 8 N.H. Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. ======================================================== He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (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. Spouse: Nellie B. BLAKESLEE. James Daniel COLBY and Nellie B. BLAKESLEE were married on 24 OCT 1870 in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, James D. Age: 24 years, Marriage: Nellie B. BLAKESLEE Age: 23 years, Date: 24 Oct 1870; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Waldo M. COLBY. James Darwin COLBY was born on 8 JUL 1941 in Faribault County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.) Parents: Woodrow Wilson COLBY and Violet Jean FOSTER. |