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Dr. John Child COLBY was born on 24 NOV 1873 in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Stanstead Plain, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 27 AUG 1926. He was buried in the Crystal Lake Cemetery at Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada Parents: Charles Carroll COLBY Esq. and Harriet Hannah CHILD.


John Christopher COLBY was born on 15 NOV 1886 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Mendon, Cache County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 7 JUL 1945. Parents: John William COLBY and Laura Melvina COLLINS.


John Clark COLBY was born on 8 MAR 1839 in Jay, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. In 1900 he was a farmer in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 28 APR 1910 in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. In 1910 he was a farmer in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan. In 1920 he was a retired farmer in Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan. He died on 16 DEC 1926 at St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan. He was buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan Parents: Blanchard C. COLBY and Lydia Ann MACE.

Spouse: Mary AITCHISON. John Clark COLBY and Mary AITCHISON were married on 21 MAR 1864 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont.

Spouse: Esther ROWLAND. John Clark COLBY and Esther ROWLAND were married date unknown.

Spouse: Mary Jeanette THOMPSON. John Clark COLBY and Mary Jeanette THOMPSON were married on 16 APR 1890 in Duplain, Clinton County, Michigan.
Groom's name: John C. Colby
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 47 years
Groom's birth year: 1843
Groom's birthplace: New York State
Bride's name: Jennette Thompson
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 28 years
Bride's birth year: 1862
Bride's birthplace: New York State
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 16 Apr 1890
Marriage place: Duplain, Clinton, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Blanchard Colby
Groom's mother's name: Lyda Mace
Father of bride's name: Wm. Thompson
Mother of bride's name: Sophia Mudd
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342487
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4207811
Image number: 66
Reference number: v 1 p 328 rn 590
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Children were: Walter Weston COLBY, Marion Lydia COLBY.


John D. COLBY was born on 25 JAN 1825 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1860 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census on 21 JUL 1870 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Java, Wyoming County, New York.
Census Place: Java, Wyoming, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254948 National Archives Film T9-0948 Page 172A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John COLBY Self M M W 55 NY
Occ: Laborer Fa: VT Mo: VT
Matilda COLBY Wife F M W 50 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
Martha COLBY Dau F S W 14 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
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He died on 22 JUL 1899 at Java, Wyoming County, New York. He was buried in the Curriers Rural Cemetery at Curriers, Wyoming County, New York Parents: John COLBY and Martha "Patty" BLOOD.

Spouse: Rosannah (COLBY). John D. COLBY and Rosannah (COLBY) were married about 1849.

Spouse: Matilda SMITH. John D. COLBY and Matilda SMITH were married about 1852. Children were: Adelbert COLBY, Amelia COLBY, Martha Crawford COLBY.


Photo John D. COLBY was born on 23 AUG 1835 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Date calculated from age given at time of death) He died on 2 JAN 1836 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Village Cemetery.) Parents: John COLBY and Mary Morrill DENNEY.


Photo John D. COLBY was born in JAN 1846 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 16 OCT 1850 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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John D. Colby 24 M Farmer NH
Susan 22 F Keeps house NH
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He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Warner, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 476D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John D. COLBY Self M M W 34 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: MA
Susan COLBY Wife F M W 32 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Williba COLBY Father M W W 75 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: MA Mo: NH
Hannah R. DEAN GMother F W W 86 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA
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He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died in 1926 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Pine Grove Cemetery.) Parents: Williba COLBY and Eliza SMITH.

Spouse: Susie E. FLANDERS. John D. COLBY and Susie E. FLANDERS were married on 13 MAR 1865 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John D., Age: 20 years; Marriage: Susie E. FLANDERS, Age: 18 years; Date: 13 Mar 1866; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.


John D. COLBY was born about 1859 in Warren County, Pennsylvania. Parents: John Wesley COLBY and Electa GREEN.


John D. COLBY was born in AUG 1864 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: John H. COLBY and Ellen DESMOND.


John D. H. COLBY was born on 12 JAN 1836 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 AUG 1870 in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 16 APR 1885 at Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) Parents: John COLBY and Mary J. FLANDERS.

Spouse: Catherine P. THURSTON. John D. H. COLBY and Catherine P. THURSTON were married in 1855 in New Hampshire. Children were: Harrison D. COLBY, John Frank COLBY, Nellie E. COLBY.


John Dame COLBY was born on 19 DEC 1872 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Alton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 7 JUL 1940 at Gilford, Belknap 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: Daniel B. COLBY and Caroline G. DAME.

Spouse: Mabel Annie SCOTT. John Dame COLBY and Mabel Annie SCOTT were married on 19 DEC 1894 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John D. Age: 21 years; Marriage: Annie M. CADY Age: 16 years; Date: 19 Dec 1894; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Oliver M. COLBY, Lewis E. COLBY, Daniel E. COLBY, Doris M. COLBY.


John Dane COLBY was born on 24 OCT 1845 in Bennington, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Colby Family Bible record.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Census Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Source: FHL Film 1254545 National Archives Film T9-0545 Page 407C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John D. COLBY Self M M W 34 NH
Occ: Pattern Maker Fa: NH Mo: NH
Eva COLBY Wife F M W 29 ME
Occ: Keeps House Fa: ME Mo: ME
Arthur B. COLBY Son M S W 5 MA
Fa: NH Mo: ME
Lillian COLBY Dau F S W 3 MA
Fa: NH Mo: ME
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He died on 4 FEB 1886 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (BOOK SOURCE: "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888.) Parents: Dane COLBY and Nancy ROACH.

Spouse: Hannah Eveline HATCH. John Dane COLBY and Hannah Eveline HATCH were married on 23 NOV 1870 in New Hampshire. Children were: Alma C. COLBY, Arthur Dane COLBY, Lillian E. COLBY, Grace H. COLBY, Lizzie E. COLBY.


John Davis COLBY was born on 28 MAY 1842 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts for Salisbury.) He appeared in the census on 31 AUG 1850 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Salisbury, Essex County, page 3. Age 8.) He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1870 he was a piano tuner in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1880 he was a piano tuner in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. In 1900 he was a piano salesman in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 20 AUG 1921 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: True COLBY and Sophronia FLANDERS.

Spouse: Harriet Frances COUCH. John Davis COLBY and Harriet Frances COUCH were married on 19 OCT 1865 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Arthur R. COLBY, Charlotte COLBY, Yorick G. Herd COLBY.


John Demerritt COLBY was born on 31 MAY 1848 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Sutton, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254766 National Archives Film T9-0766 Page 470A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John D. COLBY Self M M W 32 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Jennie S. COLBY Wife F M W 32 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Sadie L. COLBY Dau F S W 9 NH
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH
Mabel L. COLBY Dau F S W 6 NH
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH
George C. COLBY Son M S W 5 NH
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH
Fannie M. COLBY Dau F S W 2 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH
Joseph KEYSER Uncle M S W 72 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 15 MAR 1907 at Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: John COLBY and Louisa PRESSEY.

Spouse: Jennie S. KEYSER. John Demerritt COLBY and Jennie S. KEYSER were married on 19 NOV 1867 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, J. Demeritt, Age: 19 years; Marriage: Jennie S. KEYSAR, Age: 20 years; Date: 19 Nov 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Sarah Louise COLBY, Mabel L. COLBY, George Clinton COLBY, Fannie M. COLBY, Myrtie E. COLBY.


John Demetrius COLBY was born on 21 JUN 1836 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He served in the military on 20 AUG 1862 in Civil War.
American Civil War Soldiers
Name:
John Colby
RESIDENCE: Springfield, New Hampshire
Enlistment Date: 20 Aug 1862
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Service Record: Enlisted as a Corporal on 20 August 1862 at the age of 26.
Enlisted in Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 29 Aug 1862.
Received a disability discharge from Company F, 11th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 13 Mar 1863 at Frederick, MD.
Sources: 12

He died on 8 AUG 1910 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre–1916.) Parents: Capt. Samuel COLBY and Maria ADAMS.

Spouse: Elizabeth M. HAMM. John Demetrius COLBY and Elizabeth M. HAMM were married on 13 JAN 1856. Children were: Charles D. COLBY, Harry Wilmont COLBY, Dr. Herbert E. COLBY.


John Denny COLBY was born on 19 DEC 1836 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 6 AUG 1860 in Chickasaw, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota.
Census Place: Woodbury, Washington, Minnesota
Source: FHL Film 1254636 National Archives Film T9-0636 Page 185C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John D. COLBEY Self M M W 43 NH.
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH. Mo: MA.
Georgeanna COLEY Wife F M W 34 TN.
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA. Mo: MA.
John COLBEY Son M S W 12 TN.
Occ: At Home Fa: NH. Mo: TN.
Nanney COLBEY Dau F S W 10 TN.
Occ: At Home Fa: NH. Mo: TN.
Georgeanna COLBEY Dau F S W 8 TN.
Fa: NH. Mo: TN.
Florice COLBEY Son M S W 6 TN.
Fa: NH. Mo: TN.
Marell COLBEY Son M S W 4 TN.
Fa: NH. Mo: TN.
Clarance COLBEY Son M S W 2 TN.
Fa: NH. Mo: TN.
Leapold SENTGRAFT Other M S W 26 PRUSSIA
Occ: Laborer Fa: PRUSSIA Mo: PRUSSIA
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He died on 14 FEB 1892 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
JOHN DENNY COLBY
"A life, quiet and unostentatious, characterized by the most honorable purposes and fidelity to duty was that lived by John Denny Colby. A native of New Hampshire, he was born in 1837, a son of John and Mary (Denny) Colby. In the year 1844 the father camewith his family to Memphis and conducted a large dairy business here. Having an invalid wife he purchased a large farm from the government in Minnesota in the vicinity of St. Paul and later the subject of this review and the family spent several years alternating between the two places; at one time during an epidemic in Memphis they spent a period of seven years in the north without returning to Tennessee, after which they took up their permanent abode in Memphis. The original home of John and Mary Colby and families was on twenty-five acres of land at Poplar and West Waldron, living in a brick house on that place. On account of the migratory methods of the family life during his youthful days John Denny Colby was educated by private tutors, both in Memphis and in Minnesota. When the Civil war broke out he was among the first to enlist, joining Company C of the Seventh Tennessee Regiment, one of the most famous cavalry regiments of the war. The history of this organization possesses a strong local interest, by reason of the fact that several of the companies composing it were raised in the Bluff City and all the others were from West Tennessee. The men composing the regiment felt they had a right to be called the First and record is here made of the fact that they were virtually the first to organize but through some technicality were called the Seventh, but as such the glory of their record compensates for their loss of first place in name. This regiment was originally commanded by Colonel, afterward General, W. I. H. Jackson, and then successively by Colonels J. G. Stark, W. S. Duckworth and William F. Taylor. No regiment in the war exhibited greater daring or fidelity to the cause for which they fought than the famous Seventh, and a number of general officers, colonels and other distinguished field officers commenced their fighting career as soldiers and officers of this command. Among these was General N. B. Forrest, who enlisted as a private soldier in Captain Josiah White's old Company D on June 14, 1861. The regiment under the leadership of its dashing commander won renown in the deadly combats at Oxford, Coffeeville, Holly Springs, Davis Mills, Mentone, Brittains Lane, Colliersville, Union City, Prairie Mound, Guntown, Harrisburg, Athens , Sulphur Tustle and on many other occasions in that long sanguinary struggle. Mr. Colby entered as a private and rose to a second lieutenancy. On leaving home to join his regiment his mother gave him a small piece of cotton cloth with several gold dollars quilted into the piece and told him not to make use of them unless driven by extremity to do so. This he obeyed implicitly and only once while a prisoner of war did he use a gold piece, the occasion being when with which to buy a loaf of bread, and this he shared with the guard.

At the close of the war Mr. Colby returned to Memphis, and with his brother Eli, purchased twelve acres of land on New Raleigh road, now Chelsea street, at Breedlove, surrounding the location of the present home, and there they started a dairy farm. At the same time John Denny Colby conducted a large farm at Woodbury, Minnesota, which remained in possession of the family until a recent date. Mr. Colby was strictly a home man, wrapped up in the interests of his family, being at all times a devoted husband and father. His was a conscientious Christian character and he was ever actuated by Christian principles. His family attend the Chelsea Avenue Presbyterian church.

On the 5th of November, 1866, Mr. Colby was united in marriage to Miss Georgia Plumer, a daughter of Horace and Nancy (Woodruff) Plumer. To this marriage there were born eleven children: John Denny, who died in infancy; John Denny, who died at the age of seventeen years; Nannie Denny, who passed away the year following her graduation from Miss Clara Conway's School for Girls; Georgia, who died at the age of fifteen; Horace P., now a landowner of Memphis; Clarence and Morrill, both deceased; Mary, living at the old homestead with her mother; Jennie, now Mrs. J. Clyde Zink of Memphis; Albert, who is engaged in the real estate business in Memphis; and Mehitable T., the wife of the Rev. Charles A. Harper of Clarendon, Arkansas, pastor of the Presbyterian church there.

Mr. Colby gave his political allegiance always to the democratic party. He was an upright and public-spirited citizen, who believed in law and order and when the war was decided against the south he steadfastly refused to join those bodies who took the law into their own hands and meted out a self-imposed justice sometimes merited and sometimes not. Mr. Colby took the stand that he had taken the oath of office to be a loyal citizen of the United States and was bound thereby. This loyalty to his word was one of his splendid traits of character. He was ever faithful to any cause with which he became allied and he worked earnestly for the uplift and benefit of his neighborhood. He passed away February 14, 1892, and although a third of a century has come and gone he is yet most kindly remembered by those who were his associates and friends."

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JOHN DENNY COLBY: Military service: Bet. 1861 - 1865, Confederate Army Lieutenant, 7th Tenn. Reg., Co. "C"

Parents: John COLBY and Mary Morrill DENNEY.

Spouse: Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER. John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER were married on 5 NOV 1866 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. SOURCE: Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Index to marriage record 1846-1920 Inclusive Volume VI Letters P to R
W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerks Office Evansville Compiled by Indiana Works Progress Administration 1939.
Children were: John Denny COLBY, John Denny COLBY, Nannie Denny COLBY, Georgia P. COLBY, Horace Plumer COLBY, Morrill COLBY, Clarence COLBY, Mary COLBY, Jane P. "Jennie" COLBY, Albert Plumer COLBY, Mehitable T. COLBY.


John Denny COLBY was born on 28 JUL 1867 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He died on 20 SEP 1867 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Parents: John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER.


John Denny COLBY was born on 31 JUL 1868 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota. (living with father) He died in 1885. Parents: John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER.


John Denny COLBY was born on 24 OCT 1915 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother) He died on 15 JAN 1994 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. He had Social Security Number 412-05-9607. Parents: Horace Plumer COLBY and Frances Anna SCHOOLFIELD.


John Dobler COLBY was born on 22 OCT 1830 in Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. In 1860 he was a dairyman in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Census Place: Ward 21, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Source: FHL Film 1254560 National Archives Film T9-0560 Page 299C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
J. D. COLBY Self M M W 50 VT
Occ: Horse Car Conductor Fa: NH Mo: NH
K. R. COLBY Wife F M W 47 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Mary R. COLBY Dau F S W 22 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: VT Mo: NH
Emma B. COLBY Dau F S W 11 NH
Occ: At School Fa: VT Mo: NH
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He died in 1918 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was a farmer, lumberman, and mason in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. "After concluding his attendance at the public school, including the Manchester high school, he engaged in the milk business, and continued in it for eight years. he was subsequently engaged in lumbering in Candia for some time, drove a team regularly between New Boston and Francestown for a period of ten years, was for seven years in the railway service in Boston, and for the ensuing fifteen years was in the employ of the Lawrence Manufacturing Company at Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1896 he returned to the old Colby homestead in Candia, for the purpose of taking charge of the farm and caring for his mother during her last days, and he is still residing there. In politics he is a Republican, and for two years was chairman of the board of selectmen in Candia. He is a member of Rockingham Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and of the local Grange, of which he has been secretary for four years. In religious faith he is a Congregationalist, a member of the society, and treasurer and clerk."
From: "Genealogical and Family History of New Hampshire" p. 1568

(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.)

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 57 page 113
Mrs. Emma C. Stevenson.
DAR ID Number: 56325
Born in New Boston, N. H.
Wife of Tilden Burt Stevenson.
Descendant of William Patten, of New Hampshire.
Daughter of John D. COLBY and Keziah R. Patten, his wife.
Granddaughter of Francis Patten and Rebecca Knight, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William Patten and Abigail Clark, his 2nd wife, m. 1779.
William Patten served from Candia, N. H., in 1778. He was born in Chester, N.H.; died in Candia. Parents: Thomas J. COLBY and Mary DOBLER.

Spouse: Keziah R. PATTEN. John Dobler COLBY and Keziah R. PATTEN were married on 7 SEP 1854 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John D. Marriage: Kesiah R. PATTEN, Date: 07 Sep 1854; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Mary Rebecca COLBY, Ella F. COLBY, Thomas J. COLBY, Emma COLBY, Grace COLBY.


Photo John E. COLBY was born on 16 SEP 1797 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 14 APR 1820 at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He has Ancestral File Number 12M7-L2L. He was buried in the Colby Cemetery at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Nehemiah COLBY and Phebe FINK.


John E. COLBY was born on 22 MAY 1844 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Lynn.) He appeared in the census on 24 AUG 1850 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1860 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1870 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1880 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 7 DEC 1915 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Name: John E Colby
Death date: 07 Dec 1915
Death place: Lynn,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race or color (expanded): White
Age in years: 71
Estimated birth year:
Birthdate: 20 May 1844
Birthplace: Lynn, Massachusetts
Marital status: Single
Spouse's name:
Father's name: William
Mother's name: Sarah M Cowan
Film number: 2407049
Digital GS number: 4284283
Image number: 01372
Reference number: 280
Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915

He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: William B. COLBY and Sarah Maria GOWEN.

Spouse: Lucy A. BLANEY. John E. COLBY and Lucy A. BLANEY were married on 12 FEB 1868 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Harriett A. COLBY, Ellen A. COLBY.


John E. COLBY was born in 1849 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. (living at home with father and mother) He died before 1860 at Darien, Genesee County, New York. Cause: Croup SOURCE: FHL Film 414876, "Ancestry and descendants of the Darien (New York) Colbys : genealogy of five Colby brothers who came to Darien from Canaan, New Hampshire, about 1812" by Rex Chase Bartlett. Parents: Joshua COLBY and Elizabeth TOWNE.


John E. COLBY was born in JUL 1865 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1870 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1900 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 18 MAY 1910 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Parents: Albert COLBY and Marianna (COLBY).

Spouse: Jennie Ardella GORDON. John E. COLBY and Jennie Ardella GORDON were married on 2 AUG 1888 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John E., Age: 23 years; Marriage: Jennie A. GORDON. Age: 18 years; Date: 02 Aug 1888; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Ralph Gordon COLBY, Infant Son COLBY, Gertrude M. COLBY, Irving Victor COLBY, Harry B. COLBY.


John E. COLBY was born on 22 MAR 1866 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 26 APR 1867 at Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Parents: John M. COLBY and Martha C. PAGE.


Photo John E. COLBY was born on 25 FEB 1892. (calculated from age given at time of death.) He died on 4 APR 1896 at North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He was buried in the Ridgewood Cemetery at North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: Edmund S. COLBY and Annie F. LITTLEFIELD.


John E. COLBY was born on 28 JAN 1922 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 13 NOV 2004 at Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 014-14-2821 .
Social Security Death Index Record
Name:
John E. Colby
SSN: 014-14-2821
Last Residence: 01201 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States of America
Born: 28 Jan 1922
Died: 13 Nov 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )

Parents: John Edgar COLBY and Evelina Ann LEITH.


John Eastman Dodge COLBY was born on 17 MAR 1850 in Tunbridge, 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 on 1 SEP 1860 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Roxbury, Washington County, Vermont.
Census Place: Roxbury, Washington, Vermont
Source: FHL Film 1255348 National Archives Film T9-1348 Page 221A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John COLBY Self M M W 28 VT
Occ: Works In Croquet Factory Fa: VT Mo: VT
Nellie COLBY Wife F M W 25 VT
Occ: Keeping House Fa: IRELAND Mo: IRELAND
Annie G. COLBY Dau F S W 2 VT
Fa: VT Mo: VT
Rosa ROOD Other F S W 18 VT
Occ: Domestic Servant Fa: VT Mo: VT
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He died on 7 JAN 1903 at Vermont.
Was a railroad conductor killed in collision. Newspaper article:
"Two freight trains came together in a rear end collision on the Central Vermont near Royalton between 11 and 12 o'clock Thursday night. Both trains were specials, and one was following the other. At one of the curves the rear train came upon the train in front and struck the caboose, demolishing it and knocking it off the tracks.

John Colby, of Barre, the conductor, who was riding in the cab, was killed. The caboose was set on fire, and his body which was buried underneath the debris, was not found until 5 o'clock this morning. He was missed after the collision,and it was feared that he was under the wreck.

The night trains we delayed by the accident, and the north bound morning train did not reach this city until about 5 o'clock.

Colby has run on the Junction branch as baggage master and also worked on the line as brakeman. This was his first trip after being "set up" as conductor. He has a wife and four children residing at Barre. A brakeman named Donovan was also hurt and went home to St. Albans on the morning express"

John Colby's Funeral (newspaper article)
"The funeral of John Colby, who was killed in the railroad accident at Royalton, was held Saturday afternoon from his late home at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Effie K. M. Jones officiating. Hezekiah Colby of Braintree, father of the deceased, was present at the funeral.
The deceased was a member of the Chelsea Lodge of Masons, and the burial service of the Blue Lodge of Masons was said at the grave, several of the members of the local Blue Lodge attending. The bearers were M.J. McGowan, J.W. Holton, William Durkee, W.J. McLean. Internment in Hope Cemetery." Parents: Hezekiah B. COLBY and Syrene DODGE.

Spouse: Nellie E. REARDON. John Eastman Dodge COLBY and Nellie E. REARDON were married on 1 JAN 1877 in Vermont. Children were: Annie G. COLBY, Herbert Reardon COLBY, Blanche COLBY, Teresa COLBY, Fred L. COLBY.


John Eaton COLBY was born on 5 DEC 1890 in Massachusetts. He died in AUG 1891 at Massachusetts. Parents: Herbert Forrest COLBY and Abbie Partridge LEWIS.


John Ebenezer COLBY was born on 28 JUN 1848 in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 11 APR 1849 at Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Enoch Libby COLBY and Lucy Ann FLETCHER.


John Edgar COLBY was born on 23 JAN 1885 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 APR 1930 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died in JAN 1963 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 013-05-5983.
Social Security Death Index Record
Name:
John Colby
SSN: 013-05-5983
Last Residence: Massachusetts
Born: 23 Jan 1885
Died: Jan 1963
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )

He was buried in the Lowell Cemetery at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Parents: William Henry COLBY and Anna Greig SHARP.

Spouse: Evelina Ann LEITH. John Edgar COLBY and Evelina Ann LEITH were married about 1908. Children were: Alberta Leith COLBY, Gertrude Arlene COLBY, Edward Spencer COLBY, Edith Mildred COLBY, Barbara Ann COLBY, John E. COLBY.


John Edward COLBY was born on 13 JUL 1880 in Alta, Buena Vista County, Iowa. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Loup, Cherry County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Platt, McLean County, North Dakota. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Platt, McLean County, North Dakota. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. He died on 25 DEC 1949 at Alameda County, California.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name:
John Edward Colby
Social Security #: 572038283
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1880
Birthplace:Iowa
Death Date: 25 Dec 1949
Death Place: Alameda
Mother's Maiden Name: Keever
Father's Surname: Colby

He had Social Security Number 572-03-8283. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Clarence Enos COLBY and Josephine Maria KEEVE.

Spouse: Mary Olive CONKLIN. John Edward COLBY and Mary Olive CONKLIN were married about 1903. Children were: Everett Timothy COLBY, Crystal M. COLBY.


John Edwin COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1840 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Recorcs of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) He died on 12 SEP 1844 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Recorcs of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) Drowned in the Merrimack River
(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Capt. Edwin John COLBY and Mary Follansbee WIGGLESWORTH.


John Edwin COLBY was born on 12 JUN 1845 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1870 in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 24 APR 1902 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910.) Enlisted in Civil War, 28 Oct 1863, Massachusetts, private, age 18.
SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newburyport. Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Sarah Jane WENTWORTH.

Spouse: Lydia M. FOOTE. John Edwin COLBY and Lydia M. FOOTE were married on 13 NOV 1866 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Martha E. COLBY, Celia Augusta COLBY.


John Elroy COLBY (twin) was born on 18 FEB 1926 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died on 18 FEB 1926 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Jackson H. COLBY and Mary Agnes GEER.


John Ephraim COLBY was born on 5 JAN 1834 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 on 20 JUN 1860 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) SOURCE: Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, 1800-1917. Birth. Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Alice Belinda ALLEN.

Spouse: Melvina F. TAYLOR. John Ephraim COLBY and Melvina F. TAYLOR were married on 1 JAN 1868 in Oakland County, Michigan. SOURCE: FHL Number 973981; COLBY, John E. Age: 34 years, Marriage: Melvina F. TAYLOR Age: 25 years, Date: 01 Jan 1868; Recorded in: Oakland, Michigan.


John Eustice COLBY was born on 11 OCT 1843 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He appeared in the census on 23 AUG 1850 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Amesbury, Essex County, page 58. Age 7.) He died on 24 MAR 1904 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Timothy COLBY and Susan R. CHASE.


John F COLBY was born in 1906 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) 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.


John F. COLBY was born in 1852 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1870 he was a railroad worker in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 6 OCT 1887 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Augustus G. COLBY and Harriet N. HALL.

Spouse: Octavia B. TEAGUE. John F. COLBY and Octavia B. TEAGUE were married on 20 APR 1878 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John F., Age: 26 years; Marriage: Octavia B. TEAGUE, Age: 21 years; Date: 20 Apr 1878; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Belle Franklin COLBY, Stephen B. COLBY.


John F. COLBY was born in APR 1935 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died on 29 NOV 2008 at Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
John F. Colby
BRIDGEWATER, MA-- John F. Colby, age 73, of Bridgewater and West Dennis, died at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, Nov. 29, 2008.

John was the husband of the late Barbara (Kipp) Colby and was a life long Bridgewater resident.

He was a son of the late Alice M. (Rainey) and Frederick Colby. Mr. Colby was born in Bridgewater and graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1953.

John worked for 27 years for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections as a corrections officer at MCI Cedar Junction, MCI Norfolk and retiring from MCI Bridgewater. Earlier in his life, he worked for Independant Nail in Bridgewater.

He was a Marine veteran.

John was the father of Kipp W. Colby of Lakeville, Kathleen A. Colby and Anne E. Chuckran of Bridgewater and Chris Colby of Ware. He was the loving companion of Mary E. Jamieson of Bridgewater and was the grandfather of four.

At the family's request, all services are private.

Memorial donations may be made to the VNA of Southeastern Mass., 244 North Main St., Raynham, MA 02767. Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332

Parents: Fred E. COLBY and Alice M. RAINEY.

Spouse: Barbara J. KIPP. John F. COLBY and Barbara J. KIPP were married about 1955 in Massachusetts.


John Fitch COLBY was born on 13 NOV 1814 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. (SOURCE: General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870.) He died on 26 NOV 1814 at Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Parents: Page COLBY and Mary MORRILL.


John Fogg COLBY was born on 27 JAN 1836 in Cornville, Somerset County, Maine.
Name: John Colby
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place: CIVIL, CORNVILLE, SOMERSET, MAINE
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1836
Birthplace: CIVIL, CORNVILLE, SOMERSET, MAINE
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Edward Colby
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mary Jane
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52257-1
System Origin: Maine-VR
Source Film Number: 10627
Reference Number: 2:177V3ZB
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900

He appeared in the census in 1850 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1870 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1880 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. He died on 31 OCT 1895 at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Parents: Edward COLBY and Mary Jane FOGG.

Spouse: Emma Matilda HUSTON. John Fogg COLBY and Emma Matilda HUSTON were married on 2 JUN 1868 in Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Number 10819; COLBY, John F.; Marriage: Emma M. HUSTON; Date: 02 Jun 1868; Recorded in: Civil Records for Damariscotta, Lincoln, Maine.) Children were: Willis Huston COLBY, Florence M. COLBY.


John Foster COLBY was born on 10 SEP 1856 in South Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Patrick Henry COLBY and Elizabeth Merrill TEWKSBURY.

Spouse: Henrietta STACEY. John Foster COLBY and Henrietta STACEY were married about 1885. Children were: Elizabeth Eldridge COLBY, Annah May COLBY, Laura Gladys COLBY.


John Francis COLBY was born on 4 APR 1841 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in New Hampton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1860 he was a farm laborer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1860 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He served in the military from JAN 1862 to JUL 1865.
Name: John Colby ,
Residence: Boscawen, New Hampshire
Enlistment Date: 20 January 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Unit Numbers: 2740 2740 1188 1188 1188
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 January 1862 at the age of 20
Enlisted in Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment Rhode Island on 20 January 1862.
Transferred Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment Rhode Island on 07 January 1864
Transfered in Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Hampshire on 07 January 1864.
Reenlisted in Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Hampshire on 01 February 1864
Mustered out Company M, 1st Cavalry Regiment New Hampshire on 15 July 1864
Promoted to Full Sergeant on 01 July 1865

In 1870 he was a farm laborer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 7 JUL 1870 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1880 he was a farmer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 8 NOV 1892 at Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Osgood COLBY and Levina Flint TANDY.

Spouse: Lucy A. CHOATE. John Francis COLBY and Lucy A. CHOATE were married on 3 MAY 1873 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


John Frank COLBY was born in 1825 in Caledonia County, Vermont. Parents: James COLBY and Abigail CHESLEY.

Spouse: Esther H. NORTON. John Frank COLBY and Esther H. NORTON were married on 31 AUG 1852 in Plymouth, Ashtabula County, Ohio.


John Frank COLBY was born in 1850 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Hiram COLBY and Judith SIMONDS.


John Frank COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1859 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: New England Historic Genealogical Society; Vital records of Enfield, NH.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 15 AUG 1870 in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: John D. H. COLBY and Catherine P. THURSTON.


John Franklin COLBY was born on 27 FEB 1858 in Tennessee. He appeared in the census on 12 JUL 1860 in Bridgeport, Nevada County, California. (living at home with mother. Listed as Frank.) He died in MAR 1861 at California. Parents: Jeremiah Smith COLBY and Mary Adelaid BALDWIN.


John Franklin COLBY was born on 15 FEB 1858 in Warren County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Adams, Hamilton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Adams, Hamilton County, Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. He died on 4 MAR 1923 at Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California. He was buried in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana. Parents: John Wesley COLBY and Electa GREEN.

Spouse: Rachel Adeline MCKINSTERY. John Franklin COLBY and Rachel Adeline MCKINSTERY were married on 10 OCT 1891. Children were: Alonzo Clark COLBY, Fred COLBY, Florence COLBY.


John Franklin COLBY was born on 8 AUG 1878 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis "Frank" COLBY and Mary A. FERRY.


John Frederick COLBY was born on 1 DEC 1816 in Danville, Caledonia 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 Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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John F. Colby 33 M 2200 VT
Maria Colby 27 F VT
Sarah J. Colby 9 F VT
Hiram Colby 8 M VT
Susan Colby 6 F VT
Fred Colby 5 M VT
John Q. Colby 4 M VT
Chas. Colby 2 M VT
Powers Colby 1 M VT
Betsey Higgins 16 F VT
REMARK: Betsey probably a younger sister of Maria's.
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He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 16 JUL 1870 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont.
Census Place: Danville, Caledonia, Vermont
Source: FHL Film 1255342 National Archives Film T9-1342 Page 52D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John F. COLBY Self M M W 63 VT
Occ: Basket Maker Fa: VT Mo: VT
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He died on 26 AUG 1893 at Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont. Parents: Page COLBY and Mary MORRILL.

Spouse: Mariah S. HIGGINS. John Frederick COLBY and Mariah S. HIGGINS were married on 13 MAR 1839 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Children were: Sara Jane COLBY, Andrew M. COLBY, Hiram COLBY, Susan B. COLBY, Frederick Heauland COLBY, John Quincy COLBY, Charles COLBY, Oliver Bowers COLBY, Edwin Edward COLBY, Jack COLBY.

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