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Photo John Pritchard COLBY Jr. was born on 4 OCT 1906 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 JAN 1920 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in 1934 at Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: John Pritchard COLBY and Florence J. FULLER.


John Quincy COLBY was born on 13 APR 1846 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. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 6 JAN 1853 at Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Parents: John Frederick COLBY and Mariah S. HIGGINS.


John Quincy Adams COLBY was born on 12 SEP 1827 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1850 he was a merchant in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 26 AUG 1850 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died on 1 JAN 1858 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was buried in the Linwood Cemetery at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts Parents: James COLBY and Catherine FLOYD.

Spouse: Sarah Jane COLBY. John Quincy Adams COLBY and Sarah Jane COLBY were married on 21 DEC 1853 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Carrie E. COLBY, John Adams COLBY.


John R. COLBY was born on 7 APR 1879 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Date calculated from age given at time of death. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 JUL 1903 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.) Parents: James Lewis COLBY and Kate MCCOY.


John R. COLBY was born on 9 JAN 1911 in Oklahoma. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 10 MAR 1995 at Liberal, Seward County, Kansas. Parents: Henry Newton COLBY and Margaret COUPE.


John R. COLBY was born on 10 JUN 1915 in Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census on 7 JAN 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Robert Whitecomb COLBY and Iva B. CAIN.


John Ray COLBY was born on 10 MAR 1938 in Salina, Sevier County, Utah. Parents: Henry J. COLBY and Bessie Lenore BREINHOLT.


John Ray COLBY was born on 17 DEC 1952 in Fairlee, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Harvey Ray COLBY Jr. and Charlotte Alta MCNALLY.


Photo John Raymond COLBY was born on 7 AUG 1903 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died in 1975. He was buried in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Franklin Cemetery.) Parents: Arthur Myron COLBY and Emma WHITEHEAD.

Spouse: Kathryn WRIGHT. John Raymond COLBY and Kathryn WRIGHT were married about 1926.


John Raymond COLBY was born on 22 AUG 1908 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 26 APR 1930 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in APR 1983 at Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. Parents: George Vernon COLBY and Verna (COLBY).


John Richard "John Boy" COLBY was born on 21 JUN 1965 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 19 DEC 2006 at Pattaya, Thailand.
John R. Colby, 41
Daily News of Newburyport
NEWBURY - John Richard "John Boy" Colby, 41, of Newbury, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at the Chen Hospital in Pattaya, Thailand.

John was born in Newburyport on June 21, 1965 to Robert J. Colby, and the late Lucille M. (Comeau) Colby of Newbury.

Parents: Robert J. COLBY and Lucille M. COMEAU.


John Rogers COLBY was born on 27 SEP 1835 in Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1870 in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In 1880 he was a druggist in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 30 SEP 1895 at Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire Parents: John Taylor Gilman COLBY and Camilla HORNE.

Spouse: Esther S. MARSH. John Rogers COLBY and Esther S. MARSH were married on 1 OCT 1862 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Children were: Camilla M. COLBY.

Spouse: Julia Frances CLARKE. John Rogers COLBY and Julia Frances CLARKE were married on 10 FEB 1870. Children were: Homer Wayland COLBY.


John Rollins COLBY was born on 26 AUG 1864 in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents: Salmon Barrett COLBY and Margaret Coffin HILL.


John Rowe COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1868 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. He died on 14 AUG 1869 at Alton, Madison County, Illinois. Parents: Carlos William COLBY and Anne Elizabeth ROWE.


Photo John Russell COLBY was born in 1824 in Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Wilmington, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Jay, Essex County, New York.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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John R. Colby 36 M VT
Syrena 28 F VT
John W. 12 M
James 11 M
Emeline (?) 9 F
Franklin 7 M
Amelia 4 F
Hannah 2 F
Ella 11/12
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He appeared in the census in 1870 in Jay, Essex County, New York. He died on 19 MAY 1875 at Jay, Essex County, New York. Buried: Central Cemetery, Jay, Essex County, New York He was buried in Jay, Essex County, New York.
Central Cemetery
Section 1
Jay, Essex County, New York

COLBY A-154
John R. COLBY 1823 - 1875
Syrena WHITE His Wife 1828 - 1905
Frank COLBY 1853 - 1902
Infant Son AE 2 yrs. 10 mos.
Parents: Richard COLBY and Abigail (COLBY).

Spouse: Syrena WHITE. John Russell COLBY and Syrena WHITE were married about 1844. Children were: John Wesley COLBY, James Avery Polk COLBY, Emmaline COLBY, Franklin COLBY, Frances Amelia COLBY, Infant Son COLBY, Hannah COLBY, Eleanor COLBY, Anna COLBY, Warren Monroe COLBY, Jane COLBY.


John Russell COLBY was born in NOV 1877 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. He appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1900 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 JAN 1920 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Franklin COLBY and Esther LASHWAY.


John S. COLBY was born in APR 1827 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 30 SEP 1887 at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 2217735; Canaan, New Hampshire Town Records.) He was buried in the Sawyer Hill Cemetery at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Adonijah COLBY and Susanna RICHARDSON.


John S. COLBY was born on 18 NOV 1828 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1860 in Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 18 AUG 1911 at Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Name: John Colby
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Death Place: Canterbury, , New Hampshire
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Father: Josiah Colby
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Mother: Laura Jenkins
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Film Number: 2078689
Digital Folder Number: 4242810
Image Number: 3338
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Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947

He was buried on 20 AUG 1911 in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Penacook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Josiah COLBY and Laura S. JUDKINS.

Spouse: Elizabeth Abigail WILSON. John S. COLBY and Elizabeth Abigail WILSON were married about 1860. Children were: Benjamin H. COLBY, Carrie E. COLBY, Clara A. COLBY, Sarah A. COLBY.


John S. COLBY was born on 14 MAR 1835 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1870 in Clifton, Pierce County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Clifton, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Census Place: Clifton, Pierce, Wisconsin
Source: FHL Film 1255441 National Archives Film T9-1441 Page 148B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John S. COLBY Self M M W 47 NH
Occ: Farmer Fa: NH Mo: NH
Sarah COLBY Wife F M W 46 MA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: MA
Jennie L. COLBY Dau F S W 13 WI
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: MA
Herbert H. COLBY Son M S W 10 WI
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: MA
Mabel COLBY Dau F S W 3 WI
Fa: NH Mo: MA
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He appeared in the census on 9 JUN 1900 in Prescott, Pierce County, Wisconsin. He died on 7 MAY 1902 at Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Name: John S. Colby
Gender: Male
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Burial Place: Prescott
Death Date: 07 May 1902
Death Place: Prescott, Pierce, Wisconsin
Age: 68
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1834
Birthplace: Dunbarton, Nh
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah S. Grover
Father's Name: Sargent Colby
Father's Birthplace: Nh
Mother's Name: Ruth
Mother's Birthplace: Nh
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06561-7
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1311649
Reference Number: vol 1 p153 cn01300
Collection: Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

Lives in Prescott, Wisconsin. Served three years in the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment.
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: Sargent COLBY and Ruth Ann COLBY.

Spouse: Sarah S. GROVER. John S. COLBY and Sarah S. GROVER were married on 25 SEP 1864 in Foxboro, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Jennie L. COLBY, Herbert Hiram COLBY, Mabel COLBY.


John S. COLBY was born on 5 SEP 1839 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 16 OCT 1886 at Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Maple Street Cemetery at Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895.) Parents: Jesse COLBY and Sally Persis AUSTIN.

Spouse: Caroline D. (Carrie) SULLOWAY. John S. COLBY and Caroline D. (Carrie) SULLOWAY were married on 20 OCT 1864 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John, Marriage: Caroline D. SULOWAY, Date: 20 Oct 1864; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)


Photo John S. COLBY was born on 6 FEB 1849 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Sandown, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254768 National Archives Film T9-0768 Page 164A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John S. COLBY Self M W W 33 NH
Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NH Mo: NH
George W. COLBY Son M S W 5 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH
Fannie E. COLBY Dau F S W 3 NH
Occ: At Home Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 17 MAY 1924 at Sandown, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 15,575; New Hampshire Cemetery Records.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Amos Wheeler COLBY and Mary Ann SANBORN.

Spouse: Lizzie PURINGTON. John S. COLBY and Lizzie PURINGTON were married on 26 MAR 1869 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John S. Age: 22 years, Marriage: Lizzie PURINGTON Age: 24 years, Date: 26 Mar 1869; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: George W. COLBY, Fannie Esther COLBY.

Spouse: Elvira Ann CURRIER. John S. COLBY and Elvira Ann CURRIER were married about 1881. Children were: Florence B. COLBY, Agnes Pearl COLBY, Harold S. COLBY.


John S. COLBY was born in NOV 1877 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George A. COLBY and Adaline STIEVERS.


John S. COLBY was born on 28 MAR 1878 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: George COLBY and Mary H. STREETER.

Spouse: Fredia May BAKER. John S. COLBY and Fredia May BAKER were married on 29 NOV 1907 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.) Children were: Lewis H. COLBY, Lucy Bertha COLBY, Stephen Josiah COLBY.


Photo John S. COLBY was born on 13 FEB 1892 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Name: John S Colby
Birthdate: 13 Feb 1892
Birthplace: Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Edwin A Colby
Mother's name: Angia Dubia
Recording place: Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 02315
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900

He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 4 MAR 1909. He was buried in the Village Cemetery at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Edwin A. COLBY and Angeline DUBIA.


John S. COLBY was born on 2 DEC 1918 in Scarboro, Cumberland County, Maine. Parents: Rensel Harold COLBY and Ida MCPHETRES.


John Samon COLBY was born on 21 MAY 1886 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 APR 1910 in Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He died on 17 JAN 1957 at Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Rochester Cemetery at Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire Parents: Louis Melvin COLBY and Mary Elizabeth CANTELLO.

Spouse: Mabel C. KING. John Samon COLBY and Mabel C. KING were married about 1907. Children were: Bernard COLBY, Harold P. COLBY.


John Sawyer COLBY was born on 4 DEC 1821 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) He appeared in the census on 11 SEP 1850 in Woodstock, Oxford County, Maine.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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John S. Colby 28 M Farmer $550 NH
Almira 28 F ME
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He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1860 in Bethel, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1870 in Bethel, Oxford County, Maine. He died at Bethel, Oxford County, Maine. Buried in The East Bethel Cemetery. (BOOK SOURCE: "Book Early Rumford, Maine with Genealogy of First Families." Stuart F. Martin (1980) Rumford Point, Maine.) Parents: David COLBY and Judith ELLIOT.

Spouse: Almira STILES. John Sawyer COLBY and Almira STILES filed marriage intentions on 1 FEB 1846 in Rumford Center, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) They were married on 8 MAR 1846 in Rumford, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.) Children were: Flavilla Edna COLBY.


Reverend John Stark COLBY was born on 19 NOV 1851 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. 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 569C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John S. COLBY Self M M W 28 NH
Occ: Editor Fa: ME Mo: ME
Hattie A. COLBY Wife F M W 24 ME
Occ: Keeping House Fa: ME Mo: ME
Annie M.L. COLBY Dau F S W 3 MA
Fa: NH Mo: ME
Ralph F. COLBY Son M S W 1 ME
Fa: NH Mo: ME
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He was living between 31 OCT 1893 and 1 OCT 1897 in Marlborough, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He died on 26 NOV 1898 at Abbott Village, Piscataquis County, Maine. Attended the following schools: Fryeburg Academy; Boston Latin School; Andover Theological School.
(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Albert S. COLBY and Maria Freeman DRESSER.

Spouse: Hattie Ann FOGG. Reverend John Stark COLBY and Hattie Ann FOGG were married on 2 OCT 1873 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0010916, Town and vital records, 1776-1891 Fryeburg (Maine). Town
Clerk.) Children were: Eugene Stark COLBY, Ann Marie Louise COLBY, Ralph Freeman COLBY, Alice Gertrude COLBY, Charlotte Eugenie COLBY, Seabury Russell COLBY, Jessie COLBY, Gaylord Foster COLBY.


John Stephen Morse COLBY was born on 30 MAY 1810 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Bradford.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence: 137, 574
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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John S. M. Colby 40 M Shoemaker $2,500 Mass
Rebecca H. Colby 43 F Mass
William K. Colby 17 M Machinist Mass Y
Arrietta R. Colby 16 F Mass Y
Alvin R. Colby 16 M Shoemaker Mass Y
Mary J. Colby 14 F Mass Y
Stephen M. Colby 7 M NH Y
Edwin H. Colby 3 M NH Y
Saroy (?) L Colby 1 M NH
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He appeared in the census in 1860 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died in 1879. Parents: John COLBY and Hannah MORSE.

Spouse: Rebecca HOPKINSON. John Stephen Morse COLBY and Rebecca HOPKINSON were married on 15 NOV 1832 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Bradford.) Children were: William Kimball COLBY, Alvan Richmond COLBY (twin), Arietta Rosamond COLBY (twin), Mary Jane COLBY, Lyman COLBY, Stephen Morse COLBY, Child COLBY, Edwin H. COLBY, Leroy S. COLBY.

Spouse: Eliza B. STRATTON. John Stephen Morse COLBY and Eliza B. STRATTON were married on 6 JAN 1877 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John S. M. Age: 65 years, Marriage: Eliza B. STRATTON Age: 46 years, Date: 06 Jan 1877; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)


John Stickney COLBY was born on 22 MAR 1819 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Parents: Isaac COLBY and Sally STICKNEY.


John Stitt COLBY was born in 1904 in New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 26 APR 1910 in Key Metaenabe, Monroe County, Florida. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 8 APR 1930 in Miami, Dade County, Florida. He died in 1939 at Dade County, Florida. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com: Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.) Parents: Charles Bursley COLBY and Elizabeth STITT.


John Sullivan COLBY was born in JUN 1847 in Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father.) In 1900 he was a painter in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 5 DEC 1906 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916.)

"Inquest No. 39062 upon the body of John S. Colby at #518 Wabash Ave in the
City of Chicago.

Hetzman
47 County of Cook, State of Illinois, on the 5th and 6th day of Dec. 1906
VERDICT: The said John S. Colby then lying dead at #518 Wabash Ave. in said City of Chicago County of Cook, State of Illinois, came to his death on the 5th day of Dec. A.D. 1906 In Toilet Room on 3rd floor of premises known as #381 So. State St. from Chronic Interstitial Nephritis and Artesio Sclerosis.

Names of Jurors Names of Witnesses Residence Occupation
Thos. Collins foreman
Laura Price 68 E. 37th St Phys
Wm. Walsh
Geo D. Griffin 381 S State St Student
Jacob Johnson
John A. Weber 1814 N 90th St office 2 floor
Henry Wilter
H.G.W. Reinhardt 131?
N Ness (?) ?
Phys.
Chars. Rawson
O ????

Description of Property found To whom delivered
4 coins, 3 keys, ring buttons 12/5/06 Francelia Colby
knife ?



are Sullivan and John the same person. Sullivan listed in 1850 census, but not 1880, Why??? Parents: Enoch COLBY and Eliza Ann MITCHELL.

Spouse: Helen Isabelle RUTHERFORD. John Sullivan COLBY and Helen Isabelle RUTHERFORD were married about 1870. Children were: Ruth COLBY, Enoch Clifford COLBY, Joseph COLBY.


John T. COLBY was born on 3 APR 1884 in Harrison County, Kentucky. He appeared in the census on 19 JUN 1900 in Belmont, Harrison County, Kentucky. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 15 OCT 1976 at Harrison County, Kentucky. Parents: Joseph J. COLBY and Mary J. TAYLOR.

Spouse: Ada L. PRICE. John T. COLBY and Ada L. PRICE were married about 1912. Children were: Joseph D. COLBY, Marshall M. COLBY, John Irvin COLBY.


John Taylor COLBY was born on 15 SEP 1812 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. John was a carpenter in Jackson, Michigan, and there met his death, occasioned by a fall.
SOURCES: (1). "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Lieut. Isaac COLBY and Hannah TAYLOR.

Spouse: Huldiah D. HENDERSON. John Taylor COLBY and Huldiah D. HENDERSON were married about 1854 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Children were: George COLBY, Frances COLBY, Ellen COLBY.


John Taylor Gilman COLBY was born on 7 APR 1796 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 5 JUN 1877 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire
Attended Hampton and Phillips Exeter Academies; ordained, Durham New Hampshire, 27 May 1827. Minister at Wolfeborough, New Hampshire, 1832-1850; Milton, Massachusetts, 1850-1857; and Dover, New Hampshire, 1857-1877.

Parents: Ichabod COLBY and Ruth ROWELL.

Spouse: Camilla HORNE. John Taylor Gilman COLBY and Camilla HORNE were married on 24 NOV 1830 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John T. G. Age: 34 years, Marriage: Camela HORNE Age: 31 years, Date: 24 Nov 1830; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: John Rogers COLBY, Clarinda Jane COLBY, Harriett Ruth COLBY.


John Thomas COLBY was born on 22 APR 1930 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Roy Angus COLBY and Sarah H. OTIS.


John Thurston COLBY was born on 9 OCT 1849 in Washington, Orange County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Washington, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 11 JAN 1852. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Huldah THURSTON.


John Valentine COLBY was born on 16 MAR 1835 in Granby, Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. He died on 21 MAY 1868 at Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) Parents: Daniel D. COLBY and Elizabeth SINGER.

Spouse: Martha Jane STORRS. John Valentine COLBY and Martha Jane STORRS were married on 10 JAN 1854 in Oswego County, New York. (SOURCE: Family Bible of Daniel Colby and Elizabeth Singer.) Children were: William D. COLBY, Calvin K. COLBY, Alma COLBY, Florence Belle COLBY, Carrie Violetta COLBY, Valentine J. COLBY.


John Valentine COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1906 in Oakley, Logan County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 6 FEB 1920 in Laquna, Imperial County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 17 APR 1930 in Laquna, Imperial County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 3 DEC 1969 at Laquna, Imperial County, California. He had Social Security Number 559-50-3336. Parents: Sidney Manser COLBY and Sarah Elizabeth BELMAN.

Spouse: Ethel Elinore TRENCHARD. John Valentine COLBY and Ethel Elinore TRENCHARD were married on 29 AUG 1927 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Children were: Sidney Trenchard COLBY, Mary Ethel COLBY.


John Valentine Singer COLBY was born on 19 APR 1880 in Plains, Saginaw County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. He died on 31 AUG 1940 at Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. Parents: William D. COLBY and Irene BAKER.

Spouse: Mabel GRAHAM. John Valentine Singer COLBY and Mabel GRAHAM were married on 16 NOV 1910 in Clare, Isabella County, Michigan. Children were: Marguerite COLBY, Irene G. COLBY, William Otto COLBY.


John Vincent COLBY was born on 15 MAY 1826 in New Hampshire. In 1850 he was a Machinist in Nashville, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Nashville, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with in-laws Jonathan Clark and Eliza.) In 1860 he was a Machinist in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. (Net worth $600.) In 1870 he was an Engine Builder in Bloomington, Mclean County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Bloomington, Mclean County, Illinois. In 1880 he was an Engineer in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 14 JUN 1892 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Parents: Abner COLBY and Deborah GUNNISON.

Spouse: Frances Dorothy CLARK. John Vincent COLBY and Frances Dorothy CLARK were married on 31 JUL 1847 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John B.; Marriage: Frances D. CLARK; Date: 31 Jul 1847; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Fredrick August COLBY, Lucian E. COLBY, Emma COLBY, Frank W. COLBY, Edward L. COLBY, Helen M. COLBY.


John Vincent COLBY was born on 2 AUG 1931 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. Parents: William Kenneth COLBY and Mary Florence SWAIN.


John W. COLBY was born in 1809 in Vermont. He appeared in the census on 19 JUL 1860 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 11 JUL 1870 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1880 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 2 JUL 1888 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) (Lowell marriage record lists his parents as Thomas Colby and Mary.)

Spouse: Lucy P. EDGELL. John W. COLBY and Lucy P. EDGELL were married on 8 OCT 1851 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Benjamin F. COLBY.


John W. COLBY was born on 2 MAY 1824 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 in 1870 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father.) Parents: Benaiah COLBY and Rebecca WENTWORTH.

Spouse: Hester H. GOODALE. John W. COLBY and Hester H. GOODALE were married on 12 MAR 1873 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John W. Age: 42 years; Marriage: Hester H. GOODALE Age: 41 years; Date: 12 Mar 1873; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.


John W. COLBY was born on 18 JUN 1827 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 30 JUN 1860 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1860 he was a farmer in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. In 1870 he was a farmer in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 9 JUL 1870 in Webster, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 8 FEB 1875 at Kansas. He was buried in the at Vinland, Douglas County, Kansas There is a headstone marker for him at Corser Hill Cemetery, Webster, NH. Parents: John COLBY and Nancy MORRILL.

Spouse: Harriet E. FITZ. John W. COLBY and Harriet E. FITZ were married on 13 AUG 1854 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, John W.; Marriage: Harriet E. FITZ; Date: 13 Aug 1854; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Daniel W. COLBY.


John W. COLBY was born on 28 AUG 1831 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) He died on 2 FEB 1832 at Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) Parents: William Tyler COLBY and Joanna French GILL.


John W. COLBY was born in 1843 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 28 OCT 1850 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 JUL 1860 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1880 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. ((living at home with mother. He is listed as step-son.) Parents: Hiram COLBY and Spouce Unknown (COLBY).


Photo John W. COLBY was born on 29 JAN 1849 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 8 AUG 1869 at Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. Birth at Upper Corner.
SOURCES: (1) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850, Amesbury; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Amos COLBY and Charlotte FRENCH.


John W. COLBY was born in FEB 1851 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 30 AUG 1853 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Shodac Cemetery at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Charles H. COLBY and Hannah L. CLEMENT.


John W. COLBY was born on 12 OCT 1888 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Name: John Colby
Birthdate: 12 Oct 1888
Birthplace: Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Father's name: Elmer D Colby
Father's birthplace: Michigan
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Mother's name: Lizzie M Colby
Mother's birthplace: Michigan
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Film number: 2321096
Digital GS number: 4206355
Image number: 1241
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Reference number: item 2 p 233 rn 1971
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902

He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1900 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Elmer D. COLBY and Lizzie M. GOULD.

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