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Yuzella COLBY was born on 11 MAY 1925 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in Sigurd, Sevier County, Utah. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 15 AUG 2007 at Provo, Utah County, Utah. She had Social Security Number 528-26-7949. Parents: Jacob Elisha COLBY and Martha Etta ROBINSON.

Spouse: Kent Anderson LEE. Kent Anderson LEE and Yuzella COLBY were married on 13 JAN 1943 in Richfield, Sevier County, Utah. Children were: John Kent LEE, Lorraine LEE.


Photo Yvonne COLBY was born on 7 JUL 1932 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. She died on 20 JUN 2010 at Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. Her obituary appeared in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia on 22 JUN 2010.
Yvonne Colby

Family-Placed Death Notice


COLBY, Yvonne
Yvonne "Vonnie" Colby, age 77, of Mableton died June 20, 2010. A Mableton resident since 1967, she was a longtime member of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church and retired from Rich's Department Store after thirty years of service. Mrs. Colby also played on the LPGA Circuit from 1953-1966. Survivors include brothers, Robert L. Colby of Sylvester, John L. Colby of Lansing, MI and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday at Gene Davis-White Columns Chapel in Mableton with Father Jose Manjaly officiating. Burial will follow in Mozley Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 today at the funeral home. Condolences made at: www.genedavisfuneralhome.com

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Yvonne Colby
July 7, 1932 - June 20, 2010

Life Legacy

Yvonne "Vonnie" Colby was born on Thursday, July 7, 1932 to her loving parents, John L. Colby and Josephine Pappin, in Cadillac Michigan. From a young age, Vonnie shined with talent. She played in the LPGA Circuit for thirteen years (from 1953 through 1966) and was featured in several newspaper articles for her expertise. Later, Vonnie began to work for Rich's, a rising department store at the time. She was diligent and devoted, as she was with anything else she set her heart on, and retired 30 years later. She settled in Mableton, Georgia in 1967 where she lived out the remainder of her life. Vonnie was a long time member of Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church and finally came to rest with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2010.

Vonnie Colby is preceded in death by her father, John L. Colby and her mother, Josephine Pappin Colby. She is survived by her two brothers, Robert L. Colby of Sylvester, GA and John L. Colby of Lansing, MI and several supportive nieces and nephews.

Vonnie's services will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 10 o'clock am at the Mableton Chapel of White Columns Funeral Chapel with Father Jose Manjaly officiating. The family will be accepting friends on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Burial will follow the services at Mozley Memorial Gardens in Lithia Springs, GA.

Although the talent that Vonnie possessed will be remembered in history, her light will shine forever at peace with the Lord.




She was also known as Vonnie. Parents: John Lewis COLBY and Josephine PAPPIN.


Yvonne M. COLBY was born in 1924 in Wisconsin. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Vernon, Sutter County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Percy Allen COLBY and Alvira Abigail COLBY.


Yvonne Ruth COLBY was born on 18 APR 1936 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. Parents: Floyd Burdette COLBY (twin) and Vera M. STOLTE.

Spouse: Gearld Ervin CHILDS. Gearld Ervin CHILDS and Yvonne Ruth COLBY were married on 12 JUN 1960 in Blue Earth City, Faribault County, Minnesota. Children were: Martha Ann CHILDS, Mary Carol CHILDS.


Z COLBY was born in 1829 in Butler County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 1 OCT 1850 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. He appeared in the census on 12 JUL 1860 in Washington, Shelby County, Ohio. Parents: Joseph COLBY and Parmelia BOOTH.


Zaccheus COLBY was born on 1 JAN 1711/12 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury, listed as Colbey.) He died at Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-70J. Owned covenant Feb 17 1739/40, Amesbury. Essex County Vital Records says he married Hannah Eastmand, Oct 2 1735.
SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Jacob COLBY and Hannah HUNT.

Spouse: Mary EASTMAN. Zaccheus COLBY and Mary EASTMAN were married on 2 OCT 1735 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Roger COLBY, Jacob COLBY, Ephraim COLBY, Sarah COLBY, Mary COLBY, Ephraim COLBY, Reverend Zaccheus COLBY, Hannah COLBY, Timothy COLBY, Rowell COLBY, Capt. Philip COLBY.


Photo Reverend Zaccheus COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1749 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He was baptized on 31 AUG 1751 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was living in 1780 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was living in 1803 in Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on 10 AUG 1822 at Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-B02. Zaccheus served an apprenticeship at tanning and currying with Col. John Calfe of Kingstown. After he became of age he fitted for college a Dummer School at Byefield, and grad. at Dart., 1777. He married Mary Calfe, daughter of his former master. He was settled as a minister in Pembroke, 1780, and his children were all born there. It is said that he was once offered a Professor's Chair at Bowdoin, but he declined it.
Mr. Colby lived in Chester on Gov. Wentworth's farm of 250 acres.
SOURCES: (1) History of Old Chester, New Hampshire from 1719 to 1869. by Benjamin Chase; (2) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Zaccheus COLBY and Mary EASTMAN.

Spouse: Mary CALIF. Reverend Zaccheus COLBY and Mary CALIF were married on 11 DEC 1780 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Mary CALIF, Date: 11 Dec 1780; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: John COLBY, Samuel COLBY, Mary COLBY, Hannah COLBY, Sarah COLBY, Zaccheus COLBY, Judith COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY M.D. was born on 25 MAR 1775 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He served in the military in 1811 in War of 1812.
Name Colby, Zaccheus
Cemetery Falls
Burial location lot 7
Born 1775
Enlisted 1811 Genesee County
Rank Surgeon
Unit Ie Lt. Col. John Atchison Regt. - Genesee County; War of 1812
Died Jan. 27, 1816 aged 41
Type of tombstone monument

He died on 27 JAN 1816 at Greece, Monroe County, New York. He was buried in the Falls Cemetery at Greece, Monroe County, New York Of Greece, New York; veteran of the War of 1812.

(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Mary MERRILL.

Spouse: Abigail HALL. Zaccheus COLBY M.D. and Abigail HALL were married on 3 OCT 1798 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Naby HALL, Date: 03 Oct 1798; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Hall COLBY, Sophia COLBY, Reverend Luke COLBY, Col. Merrill COLBY.

Spouse: Anna (Clark) WEBSTER. Zaccheus COLBY M.D. and Anna (Clark) WEBSTER were married about 1809. Children were: Belinda COLBY, Zaccheus COLBY, Hiram COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY was born on 24 SEP 1780 in Newton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Zachary Colby 69 M Farmer $800 NH
Sarah 73 F NH
Eliza 40 F NH
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SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Jacob COLBY and Sarah MERRILL.

Spouse: Sarah (COLBY). Zaccheus COLBY and Sarah (COLBY) were married about 1809. Children were: Eliza COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY was born on 10 JAN 1796 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 12 AUG 1850 in Auburn, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Zacheus Colby 54 M Farmer $1,500 NH
Mary 51 F NH
Zacheus 22 M NH
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He appeared in the census in 1860 in Auburn, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Lived on the homestead.
SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "History of Old Chester, New Hampshire from 1719 to 1869" by Benjamin Chase; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Reverend Zaccheus COLBY and Mary CALIF.

Spouse: Mary COULT. Zaccheus COLBY and Mary COULT were married about 1825. Children were: Zaccheus COLBY, Elisha Theyer COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY was born on 26 MAR 1798 in Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Rowell COLBY and Lydia PETTENGILL.

Spouse: Abigail EASTMAN. Zaccheus COLBY and Abigail EASTMAN were married in 1830. Children were: Helen E. COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY was born about 1798. He appeared in the census on 4 SEP 1850 in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. He died on 31 MAR 1852 at Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island. He was buried in the Chepachet Cemetery, Acotes Hill

Spouse: Esther A. HORTON. Zaccheus COLBY and Esther A. HORTON were married on 21 DEC 1819 in Grafton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Children were: Rosina COLBY, James Franklin Pettengill COLBY, Leonard C. COLBY, Zaccheus E. COLBY, Ellen Elizabeth E. J. COLBY, Oscar Edwin COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY was born in SEP 1811 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Fine, St. Lawrence County, New York.
Census Place: Fine, St. Lawrence, New York
Source: FHL Film 1254925 National Archives Film T9-0925 Page 223A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
John IRVEN Self M M W 25 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: IRE Mo: IRE
Ella IRVEN Wife F M W 23 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: ENG
Zacheus COLBY Other M W W 69 NY
Fa: NH Mo: CT
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He died on 23 MAY 1891 at Greece, Monroe County, New York. He was buried in the Falls Cemetery at Greece, Monroe County, New York Birth: Ogden or Greece.

Union and Advertiser
July 29, 1891 page 5
Rochester, NY Monroe County

In the Surrogate's Court this morning the will of Zacheus COLBY was admitted to probate. He leaves $4,000 to his daughter, A. Jeanette ROWE of Greece: cancels promissory notes to the value of $5,000 held against his son, Zacheus, Jr. of Spokane Falls and makes his son, Charles COLBY, residuary legatee.
Parents: Zaccheus COLBY M.D. and Anna (Clark) WEBSTER.

Spouse: Rhoda SHEARMEN. Zaccheus COLBY and Rhoda SHEARMEN were married about 1832 in Greece, Monroe County, New York. Children were: Rhoda E. COLBY.

Spouse: Jeannette SHEARMAN. Zaccheus COLBY and Jeannette SHEARMAN were married on 6 JAN 1846 in Brighton, Monroe County, New York. Rochester, Monroe County, New York
Rochester Daily Democrat
Saturday, January 8, 1842

MARRIED

In Brighton, Jan. 6th, by Rev. J. B. OLCOTT, of Greece, Mr. Zacheus COLBY, of the latter place, to Miss Janette SHERMAN, daughter of Adam SHERMAN Esq., of the former place.
Children were: Jeanette COLBY, Charles COLBY, Zaccheus COLBY.


Zaccheus COLBY was born in 1828 in New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 12 AUG 1850 in Auburn, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 26 FEB 1851 at Auburn, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Zaccheus COLBY and Mary COULT.


Zaccheus COLBY was born about 1851 in Greece, Monroe County, New York. Parents: Zaccheus COLBY and Jeannette SHEARMAN.


Zaccheus E. COLBY was born on 3 DEC 1833 in Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died on 23 JAN 1838 at Thompson, Windham County, Connedticut. Parents: Zaccheus COLBY and Esther A. HORTON.


Zaidee COLBY was born in 1874 in Wisconsin. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Hixon, Clark County, Wisconsin. (living with father) Parents: William COLBY and Eliza Clarisa EDDY.


Zebediah A. COLBY was born on 4 MAY 1810 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Name: Zebediah A Colby
Birthdate: 04 May 1810
Birthplace: Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Abrm Colby
Mother's name:
Recording place: Bow, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 03037
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900

His where abouts were not known for several years, until 1888, when he returned to Bow for a short time, then disappeared.
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: Abraham COLBY and Deborah AUSTIN.

Spouse: Mary HICKS. Zebediah A. COLBY and Mary HICKS were married about 1830.


Zebulon F. COLBY was born on 22 OCT 1828 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He died in MAR 1833 at Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Pleasant Street Cemetery at Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire Parents: Ira COLBY and Polly FOSTER.


Zelda Elizabeth COLBY was born on 3 JUN 1909 in Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho. 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) Parents: John Henry COLBY and Bertha Maria LAZENBY.


Zelda J. COLBY was born in 1917 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. She appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 24 APR 1930 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ralph Page COLBY and Sylvia Pearl SNIFFIN.


Zelda June COLBY was born on 4 JUN 1881 in Center, Clinton County, Indiana. She died on 17 NOV 1883 at Center, Clinton County, Indiana. Parents: Samuel Theodore COLBY and Lorinda Jane FRAZIER.


Zell B. COLBY Jr. was born in 1925 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 2 APR 1930 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Zell Benjamin COLBY and Minnie (Zinsky) TRUZINSKY.


Zell Benjamin COLBY was born on 6 FEB 1891 in Burton, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Burton, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. (living with brother Frank.) He died on 16 DEC 1982 at Kennewick, Benton County, Washington. He had Social Security Number 547-18-1755 . Parents: Willard Everett COLBY and Celia E. GILBERT.

Spouse: Minnie (Zinsky) TRUZINSKY. Zell Benjamin COLBY and Minnie (Zinsky) TRUZINSKY were married on 8 JUL 1920 in Illinois. They were divorced before 1930 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. Children were: Viola T. COLBY, Laura R. COLBY, Zell B. COLBY Jr..


Zella COLBY was born on 17 APR 1893 in Madison, Lake County, South Dakota. She died on 30 APR 1893. She has Ancestral File Number 18GS-5TC. Parents: Clarence Enos COLBY and Josephine Maria KEEVE.


Photo Zelma COLBY was born on 14 FEB 1910 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1930 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 18 NOV 1989 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She had Social Security Number 001-14-2336 . Parents: Harold Aliston COLBY and Ella May TRUE.

Spouse: Mr. FOSTER. Mr. FOSTER and Zelma COLBY were married about 1928. Children were: Robert Colby FOSTER.

Spouse: James Adams JACKMAN. James Adams JACKMAN and Zelma COLBY were married about 1932. Children were: Charlotte A. JACKMAN.


Dr. Zenas COLBY was born on 30 DEC 1797 in Embden, Somerset County, Maine. (SOURCE: Vital Records of Augusta, ME. New England Historic Genealogical Society.) He appeared in the census on 29 JUL 1850 in Rockland, Lincoln County, Maine.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Zenas Colby 52 M Physcian $550 ME
Sophia 47 F ME
Mary H. 25 F ME
Orrin S. 15 M Fisherman ME
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He appeared in the census on 25 JUN 1860 in Rockland, Knox County, Maine. He died on 23 DEC 1861 at Rockland, Knox County, Maine. (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) History of Thomaston, Rockland, and South Thomaston, Maine : from their first exploration, A.D. 1605 : with family genealogies. Hallowell Me.: Masters, Smith & Co., printers, 1992.) Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Rebecca THOMPSON.

Spouse: Sophia CHAMBERLAIN. Dr. Zenas COLBY and Sophia CHAMBERLAIN were married on 30 JUL 1826 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. Children were: Mary Heller COLBY, Delia Francis COLBY, Adelaide W. COLBY, Orrin S. COLBY.

Spouse: Lucy Lorenia KIDDER. Dr. Zenas COLBY and Lucy Lorenia KIDDER filed marriage intentions on 7 SEP 1853 in Maine. They were married on 18 SEP 1853 in Albion, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 9767; Index to vital records prior to 1892 for Maine.)

Groom's Name: Zenas Colby
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Bride's Name: Lovina Hedder
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Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1853
Marriage Place: Albion, Kennebec, Maine
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M50633-2
System Origin: Maine-EASy
Source Film Number: 10404
Reference Number: Vol 2, pg 2
Collection: Maine Marriages, 1771-1907


Zenas Eugene COLBY was born on 4 JUN 1885 in Tawas City, Iosco County, Michigan.
Name: Zenas Eugene Colby
Birthdate: 04 Jun 1885
Birthplace: Tawas Twp, Iosco, Michigan
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Father's name: Lafayette Colby
Father's birthplace: Michigan
Father's age:
Mother's name: Laura Ann Haskill
Mother's birthplace: New York
Mother's age:
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Film number: 2320839
Digital GS number: 4206349
Image number: 767
Frame number:
Reference number: item 2 rn 802
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902

He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1900 in Tawas City, Iosco County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 7 MAY 1910 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 10 JAN 1920 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. He appeared in the census on 8 APR 1930 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Parents: Lafayette COLBY and Laura Ann HASKELL.

Spouse: Margaret M. WOOD. Zenas Eugene COLBY and Margaret M. WOOD were married on 3 JUL 1907 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
Groom's name: J. E. Colby
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 22 years
Groom's birth year: 1885
Groom's birthplace: Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan
Bride's name: Margaret M. Wood
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 21 years
Bride's birth year: 1886
Bride's birthplace: Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 03 Jul 1907
Marriage place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Laffayette Colby
Groom's mother's name: Lora Haskill
Father of bride's name: Frank Wood
Mother of bride's name: Mary Styles
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Film number: 2342677
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Digital GS number: 4208700
Image number: 586
Reference number: v 2 p 326 rn 2753
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Children were: Dr. Archie Roy COLBY, George K. COLBY, Milton A. COLBY, Robert E. COLBY.


Zenas J. COLBY was born in 1840 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Phelpstown, Ingham County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 JUN 1860 in Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. He served in the military between SEP 1864 and FEB 1865.
Name: Zenas J Colby ,
Residence: Tawas, Michigan
Enlistment Date: 29 September 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Michigan
Unit Numbers: 1100 1100
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 29 September 1864 at the age of 34
Drafted in Company H, 23rd Infantry Regiment Michigan on 29 September 1864.
Died Company H, 23rd Infantry Regiment Michigan on 25 February 1865 in Washington, DC
He died on 14 FEB 1865 at Washington D.C.. He was buried in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
Name: Zenas Colby
Veteran's Rank: PVT H 23RD MICH INF CW
Last known address: C/O Director Arlington, VA 22111-0000
Death Date: 4 Feb 1865
Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
Buried At: Site 8641
Cemetery URL: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

Parents: Rev. Thomas Wells COLBY and Eliza Ann HOAR.


Zerababal COLBY was born on 17 NOV 1724 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was baptized on 17 JUL 1726 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 18 DEC 1741 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (3). Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Amesbury. Parents: Abraham COLBY and Sarah BUCKMAN.


Zeruah COLBY was born in 1820 in Darien, Genesee County, New York. She appeared in the census on 14 SEP 1850 in Shelby, Orleans County, New York. She appeared in the census on 9 AUG 1860 in Shelby, Orleans County, New York. She appeared in the census on 28 JUL 1870 in Shelby, Orleans County, New York. She appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1880 in Shelby, Orleans County, New York. She died at Shelby, Orleans 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: Daniel COLBY and Electe DEAN.

Spouse: George Washington SEELEY. George Washington SEELEY and Zeruah COLBY were married about 1840. Children were: Eugene Harry SEELEY, Daniel Bennett SEELEY, Clarence D. SEELEY, George Rudolf SEELEY.


Zerubabel COLBY was born on 18 JUN 1793 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Early Eaton Records, Madison Historical Society.) Parents: Joseph COLBY and Margery WILLIAMS.

Spouse: Sarah CAMPBELL. Zerubabel COLBY and Sarah CAMPBELL were married on 5 JUL 1813 in Butler County, Ohio. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 0355779; Marriage records, 1803-1930; index, 1803-1937 Ohio. Probate Court (Butler County).)


Zerubabel "Zeb" COLBY was born in MAR 1851 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. 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 14 SEP 1870 in Loramie, Shelby County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Hiram COLBY and Parthena Methina "Bethena" GARRISON.


Zina F. COLBY was born on 4 MAR 1892 in Holland, Erie County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 5 MAY 1910 in Holland, Erie County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Hume George COLBY and Katie Verona HAWKS.

Spouse: Beste M. GOULD. Beste M. GOULD and Zina F. COLBY were married on 11 DEC 1919 in Chaffee, Erie County, New York.


Zina Franklin COLBY was born on 5 NOV 1833 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. She died young. Parents: Abraham COLBY and Sally LANE.


Zoe E. COLBY was born in 1854 in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont. Parents: Jacob Curtis COLBY and Abigail Hewes HEATON.

Spouse: Charles Harver WALTERS. Charles Harver WALTERS and Zoe E. COLBY were married on 11 DEC 1877 in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont.


Zorobabel COLBY was born on 15 AUG 1747 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Name: Zorobabel Colbee
Birthdate: 15 Aug 1747
Birthplace: Rumford, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Father's name: Lot Colbee
Mother's name: Ann
Recording place: Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Film number: 1000378
Digital GS number: 4243701
Image number: 03034
Collection: New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900

SOURCES: (1). "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt. Listed as Zorobabel; (2). "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Listed as Zerubbabel. Parents: Lot COLBY and Ann WALKER.


Photo Betsey COLCORD was born on 6 NOV 1811 in New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 26 JUL 1850 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in South Berwick, York County, Maine. She died on 31 AUG 1861 at Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She was buried in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (Hill Cemetery.)

Spouse: Honorable Nehemiah COLBY. Honorable Nehemiah COLBY and Betsey COLCORD were married on 18 JUL 1837 in Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Nehemiah, Marriage: Betsy COLCORD, Date: 18 Jul 1837; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Mary C. COLBY, George Frank COLBY, Nehemiah George COLBY (twin), Samuel Frank COLBY, Sarah COLBY.


Hannah COLCORD was born on 13 MAR 1754 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died on 29 AUG 1837 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Her surname is unknown.

Spouse: Joseph BARTLETT M.D.. Joseph BARTLETT M.D. and Hannah COLCORD were married on 16 DEC 1773. Children were: Dr. Joseph BARTLETT, Susanna BARTLETT, Samuel Colcord BARTLETT, Hannah BARTLETT, Levi BARTLETT, Hon. Ichabod BARTLETT, Dr. Peter BARTLETT, Hon. James BARTLETT, Daniel BARTLETT.


Otis COLCORD was born about 1813. Of Candia, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Sarah Ann FOSTER. Otis COLCORD and Sarah Ann FOSTER were married about 1865.


Mary COLDER was born in 1555 in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England. She died in 1590 at England.

Spouse: Richard GOULD. Richard GOULD and Mary COLDER were married in 1575 in England. Children were: John GOULD.


Abby M. COLE was born about 1837. She appeared in the census on 19 JUL 1860 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1870 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She died.

Spouse: Charles H. COLBY. Charles H. COLBY and Abby M. COLE were married about 1857. Children were: Abby J. COLBY, Hartwell B. COLBY, Evelyn R. COLBY, Charles W. COLBY.


Andrew Jackson COLE was born on 15 JAN 1862 in Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 19 MAY 1910 in Arbon, Oneida County, Idaho. He died on 26 NOV 1931 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Spouse: Flavilla Edna COLBY. Andrew Jackson COLE and Flavilla Edna COLBY were married on 28 NOV 1883 in Maine. Children were: Gertrude Lillian COLE, Grace Rosetta COLE.


Clarence Walter COLE was born on 20 JAN 1888 in Salem, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Wallace Woodbury COLE and Ida Dow COLBY.


Eileen L. COLE was born on 14 FEB 1917 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 31 MAR 1955 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Alexander Cemetery at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Spouse: Vernon Crosby COLBY. Vernon Crosby COLBY and Eileen L. COLE were married on 11 JUL 1945 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Ervil Alro COLE was born on 15 JAN 1876 in Maine. He appeared in the census on 21 APR 1910 in Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Sally COLBY. Ervil Alro COLE and Sally COLBY were married about 1902.


Etta Elizabeth COLE was born on 17 MAY 1890 in Bridgewater, Windsor County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 21 MAY 1910 in Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 2 FEB 1920 in Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont. She appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont. She died on 15 JUL 1953 at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.)

Spouse: Charles Elmer COLBY. Charles Elmer COLBY and Etta Elizabeth COLE were married on 15 FEB 1914 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008.) Children were: Doris Phoebe COLBY, Charles Elmer COLBY Jr..


Gertrude Colby COLE was born on 16 SEP 1884 in Salem, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Parents: Wallace Woodbury COLE and Ida Dow COLBY.


Gertrude Lillian COLE was born on 4 MAR 1886 in Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Andrew Jackson COLE and Flavilla Edna COLBY.


Grace Rosetta COLE was born on 17 MAY 1889 in Greenwood, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: Andrew Jackson COLE and Flavilla Edna COLBY.

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