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Leland B. COLBY was born on 10 MAR 1927. He died on 14 JAN 1968. He was buried in the Avon Cemetery at Avon, Rock County, Wisconsin Parents: Cecil COLBY and Hazel JONES.


Leland T. COLBY was born on 29 JUL 1923 in Butte County, California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
Name:
Leland T Colby
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1923
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Crossman
Birth County: Butte


Parents: Hiram T. COLBY and Lavina Josephine CROSSMAN.


Lelia L. COLBY was born on 16 FEB 1882 in Handy, Livingston County, Michigan. Parents: John B. COLBY and Emiline J. DYE.


Lemuel COLBY was born in 1875 in White Creek, Washington County, New York. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in White Creek, Washington County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 MAY 1930 in Dorset, Bennington County, Vermont. Parents: Abner W. COLBY (twin) and Julia Jeanette PRATT.


Lemuel Collins COLBY was born on 11 AUG 1893 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel C. COLBY and Ella M. JOHNSON.

Spouse: Katherine Lydia WOOD. Lemuel Collins COLBY and Katherine Lydia WOOD were married about 1925.


Lemuel E. COLBY was born in FEB 1859 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1870 in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James COLBY and Jane (COLBY).


Lena COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1800 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Name: Lena Colby
Birth date: 23 Jun 1800
Birthplace: Hopkinton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Richard Colby
Mother's name: Lois
Recording place: Hopkinton, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 02391
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
Parents: Richard COLBY and Lois COLBY.


Lena COLBY was born in 1875 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Frank Lamont COLBY and Lucy Mary DEWEY.


Lena COLBY was born in 1879 in Calais, Washington County, Vermont. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Calais, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George Lyman COLBY and Alice Dorothy HARMON.


Lena COLBY (twin) was born in SEP 1896 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1910 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1930 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Walter W. COLBY and Esther Mary TAVERNIER.


Lena COLBY was born on 23 SEP 1914 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She died on 12 APR 2005 at Epsom, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Lena "Billie" Worth - Bedford Bulletin - Obit

April 22, 2005

EPSOM - Lena "Billie" Worth, 90, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Worth family home.
Born in Manchester on Sept. 23, 1914, she was the daughter of Carl and Gertrude Colby. She had lived in Epsom for the past 50 years in the Worth home.

She graduated from Penacook High School in 1932 and married Richard Worth in 1934. Mrs. Worth was active in the Epsom community for many years.

She was a member and past noble grand of the Rebekahs, a past member of both the Ladies Aid and the Women's Club. She was a past president of the Epsom Historical Society and chaired the Epsom Old Home Days Committee for several years.

She was on the planning board and was a supervisor of the checklist. She was a past member of the New Rye Congregational Church and led a youth fellowship group. Active in politics, she was a town chairman of the Republican Party and a member of the Merrimack County Republican party.

Mrs. Worth was a talented artist, having studied at the Manchester Institute of Art. She won numerous awards in the New England area and painted many wonderful pictures for friends as well as for local businesses.

She gave free art lessons for several years to area people of all ages.

She was devoted to her family, her friends and her community.

Family members include a daughter, Cynthia Mayville; three granddaughters, Christina, Jennifer and Rebecca; and five great-granddaughters. She held special affection for her son-in-law and for her grandsons-in-law.

She was predeceased by two sons, Douglas and Steven; and by her husband of 67 years, Richard.


Parents: Carl Edward COLBY and Gertrude JACOB.

Spouse: Richard Gorham WORTH. Richard Gorham WORTH and Lena COLBY were married in 1934. Children were: Douglas Brian WORTH, Stephen Curtis WORTH.


Lena (Lina) May COLBY was born in 1869 in Missouri. She appeared in the census on 22 AUG 1870 in Lincoln, Caldwell County, Missouri. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Yucatan, Houston County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 15 APR 1885 in Black Hammer, Houston County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Herman Elias COLBY and Laura Ann WYNN.


Lena M. COLBY was born in MAY 1875 in New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Abram Putnam COLBY and Christina A. RICHARDS.


Lena M. COLBY was born in NOV 1889 in Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York. Parents: Thomas COLBY and Margaret (COLBY).


Lena M. COLBY was born in JUN 1898 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died in 1902 at Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: Almond B. COLBY and Georgianna BARNARD.


Lena Mary COLBY was born on 16 MAY 1893. She appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Bingham, Somerset County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Forrest Henry COLBY and Carrie Belle ROBINSON.

Spouse: Joseph Edward Corson SWAN. Joseph Edward Corson SWAN and Lena Mary COLBY were married on 29 NOV 1923 in Shanghai, China. Children were: Joan SWAN, Colby Corson SWAN, Joseph Edward Corson SWAN Jr..


Lena May COLBY was born in MAR 1884 in New York. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Marilla, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) (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: Francis (Frank) Harmon COLBY and Eureka (Regena) BEDFORD.


Lena Rivers COLBY was born in SEP 1879 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Edwin Albion COLBY and Emily Wales LITTLEFIELD.

Spouse: Harry Gilman CLOUGH. Harry Gilman CLOUGH and Lena Rivers COLBY were married on 28 JUN 1904 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. " Lena Rivers COLBY aged 24 yrs m 28 June 1904 by F M BECKFORD, JP of Laconia to Harry Gilman CLOUGH aged 37 yrs. She was a waitress born in Bristol. He was a clerk born in Dover. She was the d/o Edwin Albion COLBY ,a painter, born in Alexandria and Emily LITTLEFIELD, a housekeeper born in Stoughton,MA. He was te s/o David Edwin CLOUGH, a carpenter, born in Lowell,MA and Rosetta Bean MILLER, a housewife ,born in Acton".


Lena W. COLBY was born in 1871 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with father) Parents: Christopher Columbus COLBY and Alzena M. PIERCE.


Lenard Henry COLBY was born on 18 FEB 1890 in Clifton, Iroquois County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Downers Grove, Du Page County, Illinois. He died on 27 JUN 1965 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Crystal Lake Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Thursday, July 1, 1965

Lenard Henry Colby, 75, of 5129 S. Harper ave., Chicago, died Sunday at the Alma Nelson nursing home in Rockford. Although he never lived in Crystal Lake he is survived by numerous relatives here.

He was born Feb. 18, 1890, in Clifton, Ill., son of the late Alma Lester and John B. Colby.

Prior to moving to Chicago he resided in Downers Grove, where for 47 years, as a veteran of World War 1, he was a member of Alexander Bradley Post 80 of the American Legion.

He was a retired realtor.

Surviving him is his widow, Helen Blachford Colby of Chicago, a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Jean) Fariss of Rockford, and a son, John B. Colby of New Orleans.

Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Warner Funeral Home by the Rev. Grafton M. Thomas, pastor of the Second Congregational church at Rockford. Burial was in Woodland cemetery, McHenry.

He was buried in the Woodland Cemetery at McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois He had Social Security Number 336-09-9905.
Social Security Death Index
Name:
Lenard Colby
SSN: 336-09-9905
Last Residence: 61108 Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States of America
Born: 18 Feb 1890
Died: Jun 1965
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951 )

(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John Bickford COLBY and Anna LESTER.

Spouse: Helen M. BLACHFORD. Lenard Henry COLBY and Helen M. BLACHFORD were married on 31 JUL 1922 in Illinois. Children were: John Blachford COLBY, Jean Anne COLBY.


Lenard Hiram COLBY was born on 1 APR 1926 in Plumas County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Record
Name:
Lenard Hiram Colby
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1926
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Crossman
Birth County: Plumas


He was living in 1945/46 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Polk's Stockton California City Directory, 1945-1946.) Parents: Hiram T. COLBY and Lavina Josephine CROSSMAN.


Photo Lendal Smith COLBY was born on 28 MAY 1875 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1003055; Records of marriage, birth and death, 1829-1902. For Franklin, New Hampshire.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He died in 1936 at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Franklin Cemetery at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOI SOURCE: "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881.) Parents: Benjamin S. COLBY and Mary Ellen BOOTH.


Lenise C. COLBY was born in 1918 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 30 JAN 1920 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in APR 1930 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Scott Orange COLBY and Anna Hannaford CHASE.


Lenora COLBY was born in 1853 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1860 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 30 JUN 1870 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 13 AUG 1903 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Name: Annora Colby Paige
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place: Taunton, Mass
Death Date: 13 Aug 1903
Death Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Age: 51
Birth Date: 1852
Birthplace: Taunton, Mass
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nomus Paige M D
Father's Name: Samuel Colby
Father's Birthplace: Salem, Mass
Mother's Name: Annie Maria Crossman
Mother's Birthplace: Taunton, Mass
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B07461-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 2069136
Reference Number: v 52 cn 300
Collection: Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910

She was also known as Nora Lizzie. Parents: Samuel COLBY and Annie Marie CROSSMAN.


Lenora E. COLBY was born on 14 NOV 1857 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 18 MAR 1862 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Charles H. COLBY and Emily S. DREW.


Lenora Eileen COLBY was born on 12 SEP 1931 in Oxnard, Ventura County, California. She died on 13 MAY 1992 at Oxnard, Ventura County, California. Parents: Earl Henry COLBY and Mina Mae ANDERSON.


Lenora P. COLBY was born date unknown. Parents: Glen Higgins COLBY (twin) and Alice G. COOPER.


Lenore COLBY was born on 28 APR 1901 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 24 FEB 1974. Parents: Francis Ernest COLBY and Lula Adelia TWIST.


Lenore Joann COLBY was born on 17 JAN 1952 in Martin County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002.) Parents: Archie Elbridge COLBY and Elvira Loretta BERGMAN.

Spouse: James Peter WALDSCHMIDT. James Peter WALDSCHMIDT and Lenore Joann COLBY were married about 1980. Children were: Jennifer Lynn WALDSCHMIDT.


Leo Wellington COLBY was born on 30 APR 1889 in Portland, Ionia County, Michigan. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Portland, Ionia County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 20 JAN 1920 in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan. He died in JAN 1969. He had Social Security Number 369-12-2801.
Social Security Death Index
Name:
Leo Colby
SSN: 369-12-2801
Last Residence: 48854 Mason, Ingham, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 30 Apr 1888
Died: Jan 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 )

He was buried in the Oakdale Cemetery at Osceola County, Michigan Parents: Jasper Wellington COLBY and Mary L. ROBINSON.

Spouse: Violet (COLBY). Leo Wellington COLBY and Violet (COLBY) were married about 1913. Children were: Mary L. COLBY, Albert E. COLBY, Hazel C. COLBY, Leo Wellington COLBY, Elnore D. COLBY.


Leo Wellington COLBY was born on 18 JUL 1920 in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 7 DEC 1998 at Grand Ledge, Easton County, Michigan. Parents: Leo Wellington COLBY and Violet (COLBY).

Spouse: Frances Pauline BLANKENSHIP. Leo Wellington COLBY and Frances Pauline BLANKENSHIP were married on 4 DEC 1942.


Leola COLBY was born in 1907 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Rinaldo Anastas Lester COLBY and Fannie F. BENNETT.


Leola Ferne COLBY was born on 10 FEB 1939 in Sacramento County, California.
California Birth Index, 1905-1995
Name:
Leola Ferne Colby
Birth Date: 10 Feb 1939
Gender: Female
Mother's Maiden Name: Colby
Birth County: Sacramento

Parents: Percy Allen COLBY and Alvira Abigail COLBY.


Leola L. COLBY was born in 1859 in Shiawassee, Shiawassee County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Shiawassee, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Shiawassee, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Shiawassee, Shiawassee County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: James Singer COLBY and Eliza L. NELSON.


Leon A. COLBY was born on 18 DEC 1870 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 8 JUL 1945 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Charles COLBY and Hattie Harriet BOWLES.

Spouse: Grace L. HOWARD. Leon A. COLBY and Grace L. HOWARD were married in 1902. Children were: Viola A. COLBY, Charles Henry Howard COLBY, Richard Walter COLBY, Leona Augusta COLBY, Wilma M. COLBY, Rev. Asa James COLBY, Joseph F. COLBY.


Leon A. COLBY was born on 15 MAY 1886 in Bulwer, Quebec, Canada. He died on 21 FEB 1948 at Bulwer, Quebec, Canada. He was buried in the Eaton Cemetery at Eaton, Compton, Quebec, Canada Parents: Edward James COLBY and Harriet MILLS.

Spouse: Jessie L. COATES. Leon A. COLBY and Jessie L. COATES were married about 1912.

Spouse: Jessie HERRING. Leon A. COLBY and Jessie HERRING were married on 19 AUG 1925 in Bulwer, Quebec, Canada.


Leon Bert COLBY was born on 25 JUN 1882 in Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Meredith, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 3 MAY 1910 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1930 in Belmont, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Parents: John Henry COLBY and Lizzie Maria HUSE.

Spouse: Alice Mae (COLBY). Leon Bert COLBY and Alice Mae (COLBY) were married on 12 MAY 1907 in Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Children were: Walter H. COLBY, Harry Weston COLBY.


Leon E. COLBY was born on 6 AUG 1925 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military on 6 MAY 1944 in Fort Devens, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name:
Leon E Colby
Birth Year: 1925
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: New Hampshire
State: New Hampshire
County or City: Merrimack

Enlistment Date: 6 May 1944
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Devens
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Addressing-Embossing Machine Operator or Clerk, General
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 00
Weight: 000


He died in MAR 1985 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 003-18-8442.
Social Security Death Index Record
Name:
Leon Colby
SSN: 003-18-8442
Last Residence: 03301 Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States of America
Born: 6 Aug 1925
Died: Mar 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 )

Parents: Raymond Willis COLBY and Florence H. R. STONEHAM.


Leon Eaton COLBY was born on 22 AUG 1895 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died in NOV 1971 at Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 001-07-0208 . He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Mason Simons COLBY and Erminnie J. EATON.

Spouse: Meryl Adeline CARTER. Leon Eaton COLBY and Meryl Adeline CARTER were married about 1916. Children were: Gladys Mae COLBY, Thelma C. COLBY, Mason Simons COLBY II, Maxine Claire COLBY, Lorraine COLBY, Stephen Pillsbury COLBY, Josephine COLBY.


Leon F. COLBY was born on 4 MAY 1893 in Corfu, Genesee County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Marilla, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Bennington, Wyoming County, New York. (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: Francis (Frank) Harmon COLBY and Eureka (Regena) BEDFORD.


Leon Francis COLBY was born on 5 MAR 1896 in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 25 OCT 1971 at Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. (SOURCE: Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001.) Parents: George Hubert COLBY and Catherine C. CARRUTH.


Leon H. COLBY was born on 8 APR 1911 in Hancock, Hancock County, Maine. He died on 20 OCT 1996 at Lincoln, Penobscot County, Maine. He had Social Security Number 004-14-6341. Parents: Caroline L. COLBY.

Spouse: Hazel Clara WITHEE. Leon H. COLBY and Hazel Clara WITHEE were married on 16 AUG 1930 in Maine.

Spouse: Rowena M. GREENIER. Leon H. COLBY and Rowena M. GREENIER were married on 21 MAY 1938 in Maine. Children were: Omer John COLBY, Dana Leon COLBY.


Leon Newton COLBY was born on 22 FEB 1884 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. (living at home with mother.) He died in FEB 1968 at Miami, Dade County, Florida. Parents: John N. COLBY and Julia VIBBER.


Leon Paul COLBY (twin) was born on 7 SEP 1896 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Brasher Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Walter W. COLBY and Esther Mary TAVERNIER.


Leon R. COLBY was born in 1913 in Florida. He appeared in the census on 28 JAN 1920 in Nichols, Polk County, Florida. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Bertie Raymond COLBY and Willie M. (COLBY).


Leon Smith COLBY was born on 16 JUL 1881 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Name: Leon I L Colby
Birth date: 16 Jul 1881
Birthplace: Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Gilbert F Colby
Mother's name: Emma J Adams
Recording place: Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 02428
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900
He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 APR 1910 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 10 JUN 1920 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. He died on 17 AUG 1961 at Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. His obituary appeared in the The New York Times, New York City, New York County, New York on 21 AUG 1961.
LEON S. COLBY
Special to the The New York Times.

HILLSIDE, N. J., Aug. 20-----
Leon S. Colby of 1431 Stanley Terrace, president and co-founder of Colby & McGowan in Elizabeth, one of the oldest job printing firms in this area, died Thursday at his summer home in Newport, VT. His age was 80.

Mr. Colby founded the Elizabeth Club in 1918 with the late John J. McGowan, a former newspaper man and long a Democratic state committeeman. Born in Hanover, N. H., he started his printing career with the Dartmouth Press in Hanover.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Madelyn Kleim Colby, and a stepson.

Parents: Gilbert F. COLBY and Emma Jane ADAMS.

Spouse: Lucy Emma POORE. Leon Smith COLBY and Lucy Emma POORE were married on 1 JUL 1903 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Date: July 02, 1903
Location: Pennsylvania
Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
Article type: Matrimony Notice

At the residence of the bride's father yesterday evening, Miss Lucy Emma Poore was married to Leon Smith Colby of Hanover,NH.

Mr. & Mrs. Colby will reside in Hanover,NH.

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Groom's name: Colby
Bride's name: Lucy E Poore
Marriage year: 1903
Section or license number: 162771
Image number: 00241
Digital GS number: 4141908
Collection: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Marriage Indexes, 1885-1951

Spouse: Madelyn KLEIM. Leon Smith COLBY and Madelyn KLEIM were married about 1940.


Leona COLBY was born in 1905 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. (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: Nelson Riker COLBY and Ema FLEMMING.


Leona COLBY was born in 1911 in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado. She appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1930 in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Franklin Augusta COLBY and Rebecca GIBSON.


Leona COLBY was born on 28 APR 1918. Parents: Archibald Burton COLBY and Ruperta Amanda NUTBROWN.

Spouse: Ernest FAIR. Ernest FAIR and Leona COLBY were married about 1935 in Canada. Children were: Patricia FAIR, Linda FAIR, Dawn FAIR.


Leona Augusta COLBY was born on 22 OCT 1911 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. She died on 8 JUL 1950 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Buried: Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Leon A. COLBY and Grace L. HOWARD.

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