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Maurice Howard COLBY Jr. was born on 26 AUG 1946. Parents: Maurice Howard COLBY and Charlene ROGERS.


Maurice Wayne COLBY was born on 18 AUG 1917 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 22 JAN 1920 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1930 in Rollinsford, Strafford County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 15 AUG 1966 at Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 024-16-0528. SS# issued in: Massachusetts. Parents: Wayne Moses COLBY and Anna Cecilia CASHMAN.

Spouse: Prudence C. MARTELL. Maurice Wayne COLBY and Prudence C. MARTELL were married about 1941. Children were: Maurice Wayne COLBY, Martha Ellen COLBY.


Maurice Wayne COLBY was born on 28 JUL 1942 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. He died on 20 MAR 1997 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. His obituary appeared in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts on 21 MAR 1997.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - March 21, 1997


CHARLTON - M. Wayne Colby Jr., 54, of Masonic Hill Road, a Charlton town selectman and former owner and operator of Colby's Corner Kitchen, died yesterday in the Masonic Home after an illness.

He leaves a son, Chan W. Colby of Sturbridge; a daughter, Kelly A. Brunelle of Charlton; four sisters, Patricia Zinkowsky of Charlton, Maureen Gaumond of Ludlow, Sandra Bowman of Coos Bay, Ore., and Martha Kollios of Bedminster, N.J.; his former wife, Carolyn (Sherbert) Colby of Charlton; a close friend, Sandra Klein of Charlton; and three grandchildren.

He was born in Exeter, N.H., son of Maurice W. and Prudence C. (Martel) Colby, and lived in Charlton most of his life. He graduated from Exeter High School in Exeter, N.H., in 1961. He graduated from Worcester Junior College with a business administration degree in 1977 and received a certificate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute School of Industrial Management in 1982.

Mr. Colby owned and operated Colby's Corner Kitchen in Charlton Center for several years. Previously, he was the fleet manager for Southbridge Livery Bus Service and also worked for the American Optical Co. for many years.

He was presently a selectman for the Town of Charlton, serving for the last six years.

Mr. Colby was an executive representative for Boy Scout Troop 165 and was a member of the Friends of the Quabbin Reservoir Water Shed Association. He was a past president of the Wellsworth Athletic Association of the American Optical Co. He was past president of the Charlton United Way. He was a Little League coach in Sturbridge. He previously served on many committees for the Town of Charlton. He was a licensed private pilot. He was a member of the National Antique Wheelmen Association and Captain of the Massachusetts Division. He was a member and trustee of the United Methodist Church.

The funeral will be held Monday from Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Southbridge, with a service at 11 a.m. in the United Methodist Church, Stafford Street, Route 31, Charlton. Burial will be in Northside Cemetery, Charlton. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to M. Wayne Colby Jr. Scholarship Fund, c||o Charlton Town Treasurer, PO Box 746, Charlton City 01508


He was buried in the North Side Cemetery at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts Parents: Maurice Wayne COLBY and Prudence C. MARTELL.

Spouse: Carolyn J. SHERBERT. Maurice Wayne COLBY and Carolyn J. SHERBERT were married on 1 JAN 1961. Children were: Chan W. COLBY.


Maurie COLBY was born in DEC 1884 in Holland, Erie County, New York. She appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Wales, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Emmett A. COLBY and Cora B. (COLBY).


Maurine COLBY was born on 5 JAN 1927 in Vermillion, Sevier County, Utah. Parents: Edwin Leroy COLBY and Lucy ALVEY.


Maxamilla COLBY was born on 12 JUL 1820 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 8 APR 1865 at Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Elijah COLBY and Rachel WHEELER.

Spouse: Nathan CATE. Nathan CATE and Maxamilla COLBY were married on 8 SEP 1836 in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 16100; Town records 1822-1859, Hooksett (New Hampshisre). Town Clerk (Main Author).) Children were: Esther Jane CATE, Emily CATE, Edsie Maxamilla CATE, Daniel S. N. P. CATE, Mary CATE, John CATE.


Maxiam COLBY was born on 26 DEC 1903 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. He was christened/baptized on 6 FEB 1904 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Parents: Orrin Lincoln COLBY and Rosa Lovetta MANASSA.


Maximilla COLBY was born on 12 OCT 1864 in Bradley, Allegan County, Michigan. She appeared in the census on 15 AUG 1870 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Ensley, Newaygo County, Michigan. (Living with sister Nancy J (Colby) Smith.) She died on 20 APR 1909 at Ensley, Newaygo County, Michigan. Parents: Elijah Sullivan Wheeler COLBY and Elizabeth WELLS.


Maximillian Clifton COLBY was born about 1881 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Mabel MOREY. Maximillian Clifton COLBY and Mabel MOREY were married about 1910. Children were: William COLBY.

Spouse: Anna Laura BLANCHARD. Maximillian Clifton COLBY and Anna Laura BLANCHARD were married on 8 SEP 1915 in Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.)


Maxina Miverva COLBY was born on 17 JUL 1899 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. She died on 28 NOV 1990 at New Hampshire. She had Social Security Number 001-52-2747 . (BOOK SOURCE: "The Fourteen of Us, A History of the COLBY Family of Lunenburg, Vermont", by Ruby Colby Beecher. Copyright 1985.) Parents: Luke COLBY and Nellie Ethelyn SMITH.

Spouse: Franklin TWITCHELL. Franklin TWITCHELL and Maxina Miverva COLBY were married on 22 SEP 1920 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont. Children were: Ellen Minnie TWITCHELL, Jane TWITCHELL, Franklin Hiram TWITCHELL.


Maxine Claire COLBY was born about 1922 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She died in 1990. Parents: Leon Eaton COLBY and Meryl Adeline CARTER.


Maxine E. COLBY was born in 1912 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1930 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. (living at home with mother.) Parents: William Elbert COLBY and Hattie Agnes ROYAL.


Maxine Juanita COLBY was born on 22 MAR 1913 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Jacob Elisha COLBY and Martha Etta ROBINSON.


Maxine Natalie COLBY was born on 26 JUN 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (SOURCE: California Birth Index, 1905-1995.) Parents: Hayward Tecumsch COLBY and Lura Blanch MILLIS.


Maxwell Gerald COLBY was born on 12 APR 1902 in Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 21 MAY 1910 in Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. (living at home with father.) He died on 20 AUG 1971 at Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) He had Social Security Number 008-07-1219. Parents: Charles Elmer COLBY and Bertha FOGG.

Spouse: Eleanor Harriett OLMSTEAD. Maxwell Gerald COLBY and Eleanor Harriett OLMSTEAD were married on 26 JAN 1924 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.) Children were: Evan Ellsworth COLBY, Rebecca Louise COLBY.

Spouse: Eva Gladys WALDO. Maxwell Gerald COLBY and Eva Gladys WALDO were married on 20 OCT 1932 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.)

Spouse: Bertha G. (Stetson) WOOD. Maxwell Gerald COLBY and Bertha G. (Stetson) WOOD were married on 28 JUN 1953 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.)


May COLBY was born in 1874 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. (living with father) Parents: Henry P. COLBY and Amelia T. (COLBY).


May COLBY was born in AUG 1891 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. She appeared in the census on 21 JUN 1900 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in North Elba, Essex County, New York. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Franklin COLBY and Esther LASHWAY.


May E. COLBY was born in OCT 1862 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. (6 children, 6 living.) Parents: Edward Francis COLBY and Georgianna TAYLOR.

Spouse: Melvin D. STOCKMAN. Melvin D. STOCKMAN and May E. COLBY were married on 15 FEB 1886 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Children were: Ernest Marshall STOCKMAN, Harold Warren STOCKMAN, Bernice M. STOCKMAN, Marguerite L. STOCKMAN, Madeline G. STOCKMAN, Ralph C. STOCKMAN, Dorothy G. STOCKMAN.


May Electa COLBY was born on 25 JUN 1938 in Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire. Parents: Royal Plummer COLBY and Florence Louise LITTLEFIELD.


May Emma COLBY was born on 1 MAY 1857 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1860 in Corinth, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 6 DEC 1933 at Barre, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Cornelius Orlando COLBY and Elizebeth C. BENSON.


May F. COLBY was born on 30 APR 1872 in Jay, Essex County, New York. She appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1880 in Jay, Essex County, New York. (living at home with father.) She died on 6 APR 1890 at Jay, Essex County, New York. She was buried in the Jay Central Cemetery at Jay, Essex County, New York Parents: Levi S. COLBY and Helen M. BEAUDION.


May Florantha COLBY was born on 9 MAR 1860 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) She appeared in the census in JUN 1860 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1870 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living with father) She appeared in the census on 21 APR 1910 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: William Wallace COLBY and Elizabeth Ann Florantha GEORGE.

Spouse: John Wesson BOLTON. John Wesson BOLTON and May Florantha COLBY were married in 1884 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Archer Leroy BOLTON, Susie May BOLTON, William Wallace BOLTON, John BOLTON, Son BOLTON, Harriet BOLTON.


May G. COLBY was born in 1915 in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 21 JAN 1920 in Waltham, Hancock County, Maine. (living with Colby grandparents.) Parents: Walter Edmond COLBY and May G. YOUNG.


May M. COLBY was born on 1 OCT 1923 in Rohnerville, Humboldt County, California. She appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Percy Lee COLBY and Mamie L. SHERWOOD.


Photo Maybelle E. COLBY was born on 1 MAY 1894. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She died in AUG 1976 at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She had Social Security Number 001-32-2055. She was buried in the New Pleasant View Cemetery at Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Frank A. COLBY and Leona G. PHILBRICK.


Maynard Dexter COLBY was born on 19 MAY 1878 in Sunderland, Bennington County, Vermont. (WW I draft registration.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1880 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 MAY 1910 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1930 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. He died on 26 MAY 1952 at Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. Parents: Henry W. COLBY and Roxanna F. HILL.

Spouse: Jennie J. COOK. Maynard Dexter COLBY and Jennie J. COOK were married on 31 OCT 1896 in Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Maynard D., Age: 25 years; Marriage: Jennie HILL, Age: 29 years; Date: 31 Oct 1896; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Wife previously married.) Children were: Bernice A. COLBY, Hazel W. COLBY, Henry Wite COLBY.


Mayr A. COLBY was born in MAY 1897 in California. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Arnold E. COLBY and Mary A. PIERCE.


Mearabah COLBY was born on 8 FEB 1731 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 18 JUL 1737 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCES: (1). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2). Early Vital Records to 1850, Amesbury, Massachusetts. Birth & Death. Parents: Abraham COLBY and Sarah BUCKMAN.


Megis K. COLBY was born in 1843 in Burke, Calendonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Burke, Calendonia County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Burke, Calendonia County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Burke, Calendonia County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Burke, Calendonia County, Vermont. (living with brother Newell Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Burke, Calendonia County, Vermont. (living with brother Newell Colby.) Name illegible on census. Parents: John COLBY and Lydia POWERS.


Mehetable Webb COLBY was born on 5 DEC 1826 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine.
Name: Mehetabel Webb Colby
Gender: Female
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Birth Date: 05 Dec 1826
Birthplace: DEER ISLE,HANCOCK,MAINE
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Father's Name: Joseph Colby
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Mother's Name: Deborah
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C50266-1
System Origin: Maine-ODM
Source Film Number: 873738
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Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900
Parents: Joseph COLBY and Deborah LARRABEE.


Mehitable COLBY was born about 1774 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. (SOURCE: "A Colby Family of Fryeburg, Maine," by John Threlfall, NEHGS Register Vol 125, April 1971.) Parents: Jacob COLBY and Anna MILLER.

Spouse: Nathaniel SWAN. Nathaniel SWAN and Mehitable COLBY were married about 1791.


Mehitable COLBY was born in 1788 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. She died on 3 OCT 1866 at Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Henry COLBY and Mary HERRENDEN.

Spouse: James COLBY. James COLBY and Mehitable COLBY were married about 1809. Children were: Rebecca COLBY, Mary E. COLBY, Alexander COLBY, William COLBY, Antonete COLBY, Frederick COLBY.


Photo Mehitable COLBY was born on 3 FEB 1792 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Listed as Hitty Colby. She died on 23 APR 1847 at Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery at Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Isaac COLBY and Mehitable JONES.

Spouse: Isaac Fitz SAWYER. Isaac Fitz SAWYER and Mehitable COLBY were married on 26 DEC 1837 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


Mehitable COLBY was born on 8 APR 1796 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine.
Name: Mehitabel Colby
Gender: Female
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Baptism/Christening Place: CIVIL, FRYEBURG, OXFORD, MAINE
Birth Date: 08 Apr 1796
Birthplace: CIVIL, FRYEBURG, OXFORD, MAINE
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Father's Name: David Colby
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Mother's Name: Sarah
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C52129-1
System Origin: Maine-VR
Source Film Number: 10915
Reference Number: 2:176GSCG
Collection: Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900

(SOURCE: "A Colby Family of Fryeburg, Maine," by John Threlfall, NEHGS Register Vol 125, April 1971.) Parents: David COLBY and Sarah FARRINGTON.

Spouse: Daniel CHANDLER. Daniel CHANDLER and Mehitable COLBY were married on 19 MAR 1825 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. March 5, 1825 Marr. Intent Mr. Daniel Chandler and Mifs Mehitable Colby, both of Fryeburg. Cert. granted Mar. 19, 1825.
(SOURCE: The Fryeburg Historical Society. "1777 thru 1844 Marriage intentions - Vol. 1 and Marriages - Vol. 1.")


Photo Mehitable COLBY was born on 17 JUN 1797 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 5 OCT 1876 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) She was buried in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Bartlett-Union Cemetery.) SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Capt. William COLBY and Mary CURRIER.

Spouse: John CURRIER. John CURRIER and Mehitable COLBY were married on 21 OCT 1817 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) Children were: Mary Ann Osgood CURRIER, Nancy Allen CURRIER, Charles Alfred CURRIER, Elizabeth Goodwin CURRIER, Emma Osgood CURRIER.


Mehitable COLBY was born in 1797 in New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with daughter Mary Ann.) She died on 11 JAN 1893 at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel COLBY and Elizabeth GILMAN.

Spouse: Nathaniel MORGAN. Nathaniel MORGAN and Mehitable COLBY were married on 7 SEP 1822 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Mary Ann MORGAN, Edwin MORGAN, Julia Ann MORGAN, Gilman Colby MORGAN.


Mehitable COLBY was born on 28 APR 1804 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (alt. 4 Apr 1804) She appeared in the census on 4 OCT 1850 in Albany, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 3 JUL 1860 in Albany, Carroll County, New Hampshire. She died on 29 SEP 1864 at Albany, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Hubbard COLBY and Mehitable BEAN.

Spouse: Ebenezer BURBANK. Ebenezer BURBANK and Mehitable COLBY were married about 1822. Children were: Hubbard C. BURBANK, Charles Otis BURBANK, Betsey Walker BURBANK, Olive C. BURBANK, Mary C. BURBANK, Ebenezer BURBANK Jr., Frank P. KNOX.


Photo Mehitable COLBY was born on 16 OCT 1897 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 11 MAY 1967 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Alexander Cemetery at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Hamilton Morgan COLBY and Mary B. COLBY.

Spouse: John Francis SEARS. John Francis SEARS and Mehitable COLBY were married about 1917.


Mehitable Jane COLBY was born on 25 SEP 1844 in Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 5 SEP 1850 in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Wilmot COLBY and Lucinda LEWIS.


Mehitable T. COLBY was born about 1888 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She appeared in the census on 26 APR 1910 in Shelby County, Tennessee. (living with brother Horace.) Parents: John Denny COLBY and Georgiana Woodwell PLUMER.

Spouse: Charles A. HARPER. Charles A. HARPER and Mehitable T. COLBY were married date unknown.


Melba COLBY was born on 1 SEP 1919 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother) She appeared in the census in 1930 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother) She died on 22 MAR 2000 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
Obituary: Melba Colby

Melba Colby, 80, passed away March 22, 2000, in Salt Lake City of cancer.

Melba was born Sept. 1, 1919, at Sigurd, Utah, to John Henry and Bertha M. Lazenby Colby. She attended schools in Sigurd, Richfield and Manti, graduating from Manti High School. She filled an LDS mission to the New England States in 1946-47. She worked for many years as an employee of Zions First National Bank. An accomplished seamstress, she made many lovely articles of clothing as well as fun items for friends and family. She was blessed with many friends and cared deeply for each one.

Survived by brother, Orrin (Maurine) Colby, many nieces and nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents; brothers "J" and Boyd, and sisters Matilda "Tilly" Green and Selda Hatch.

Friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Estates Mortuary, 5850 S. 9th East, Murray. Graveside services at Manti City Cemetery, Sat., March 25, at 12 noon.

Parents: John Henry COLBY and Bertha Maria LAZENBY.


Melba Maxine COLBY was born on 27 SEP 1919 in Washington. She appeared in the census on 16 APR 1930 in Harrison, Kootenai County, Idaho. (living at home with father and mother.) She died after 1970. Parents: Miles Alfred COLBY and Altha Florence BAILEY.


Melinda COLBY was born on 13 MAY 1802 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: NEHGS; Vital Records of Augusta, Maine to the Year 1892.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Rebecca THOMPSON.

Spouse: Wesley GRAY. Wesley GRAY and Melinda COLBY were married on 9 OCT 1823 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: Vital Records of Augusta, ME. New England Historic Genealogical Society.)


Melinda A. COLBY was born on 14 JUN 1823 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Lived in Canaan, N. H. She had two children from 2nd marriage, both died young.
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: Charles DARLING. Charles DARLING and Melinda A. COLBY were married about 1843.

Spouse: Mr. WHITNEY. Mr. WHITNEY and Melinda A. COLBY were married date unknown.


Melinda H. COLBY was born in 1840 in Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 9 OCT 1850 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Allen COLBY and Esther CROSBY.


Melinda Kay COLBY was born on 30 JUL 1963 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Parents: Guy Irving COLBY IV and Linda Ann SMITH.


Melinda Sarah COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1849 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 19 AUG 1850 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father.) She died on 11 JAN 1873 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. She was also known as Ruth Melinda Hunkins. (adopted by Hezekiah Hunkins and Ruth Leavitt.) Parents: Josiah R. COLBY and Melinda H. DURGIN.


Melinie Maria COLBY was born in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Parents: Michael Francis COLBY and Lillian SIAZ.


Melintus Holden COLBY was born on 13 JUN 1848 in Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 17 AUG 1859 at Moose River, Somerset County, Maine. He was buried in the Holden Cemetery at Jackman, Somerset County, Maine Parents: Philander Moore COLBY and Mary Ann HOLDEN.


Melissa COLBY was born on 27 JUN 1812 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Early Eaton Records, Madison Historical Society.) Parents: Thomas G. COLBY and Nancy ATKINSON.

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