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Mamie L. SHERWOOD was born on 24 DEC 1896 in Big River, Mendocina County, California. She appeared in the census on 3 FEB 1920 in Rohnerville, Humboldt County, California. She appeared in the census on 14 APR 1930 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California. She died on 27 JAN 1950 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.

Spouse: Percy Lee COLBY. Percy Lee COLBY and Mamie L. SHERWOOD were married about 1912. Children were: Alice Elizabeth COLBY, Arnold J. COLBY, Maurice Clayton COLBY, Pearl Joyce COLBY, May M. COLBY.


Nellie SHERWOOD was born about 1885 in New York. She appeared in the census on 13 APR 1910 in Nichols, Tioga County, New York. She appeared in the census on 18 MAR 1920 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. She appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Owego, Tioga County, New York. She died on 6 NOV 1963 at Owego, Tioga County, New York. She was buried in the Tioga Cemetery at Owego, Tioga County, New York

Spouse: Watson Whittlesay COLBY. Watson Whittlesay COLBY and Nellie SHERWOOD were married on 5 JUN 1909 in Tioga County, New York. Children were: Clara Ruth COLBY, Howard L. COLBY.


Sarah SHERWOOD was born date unknown. She has Ancestral File Number 1M06-C2.

Spouse: John WHEELER (twin). John WHEELER (twin) and Sarah SHERWOOD were married on 16 DEC 1661 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.


Stephen SHERWOOD was born about 1658. He has Ancestral File Number JF48-CT. He died.

Spouse: Daughter GALPIN. Stephen SHERWOOD and Daughter GALPIN were married about 1680.


Ronald SHEWARD was born in 1937.

Spouse: Glenda DWYER. Ronald SHEWARD and Glenda DWYER were married on 6 NOV 1958 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska.


Jerold Gates SHIELDS was born about 1936 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas.

Spouse: Mary Evelyn RASMUSSEN. Jerold Gates SHIELDS and Mary Evelyn RASMUSSEN were married on 7 OCT 1955 in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah.


Warren SHIELDS.

Spouse: Fern Lillian HEMANN.


Berita SHIER was born on 5 JUL 1883 in Michigan. She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. (no children.)
She appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. She appeared in the census on 12 APR 1930 in Willow Glen, Santa Clara County, California. She died on 14 JUN 1947 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. (SOURCE: California Death Index, 1940-1997.)

Spouse: Smith Wade COLBY. Smith Wade COLBY and Berita SHIER were married about 1906. Children were: Son COLBY, Donald O. COLBY, Gladys M. COLBY, Jere LeForrest COLBY, Edwin Kenneth COLBY, Berita Hazel COLBY.


Pearl SHIFFLER was born about 1892.

Spouse: Ralph L. DURFEY. Ralph L. DURFEY and Pearl SHIFFLER were married on 17 MAR 1917.


Clayton Edbridge SHINER was born on 22 JUL 1877 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He died on 18 OCT 1877 at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Parents: Edgar Seamore SHINER and Laura Jennie COLBY.


Edgar Seamore SHINER was born on 14 FEB 1852 in Lyndon, Whiteside County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He died on 19 MAR 1883 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Spouse: Laura Jennie COLBY. Edgar Seamore SHINER and Laura Jennie COLBY were married on 28 FEB 1876 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Children were: Clayton Edbridge SHINER, Harold Earl SHINER.


Harold Earl SHINER was born on 3 AUG 1878 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census on 20 JAN 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He appeared in the census on 10 APR 1930 in El Monte, Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Edgar Seamore SHINER and Laura Jennie COLBY.

Spouse: Elizabeth M WALZ. Harold Earl SHINER and Elizabeth M WALZ were married on 3 SEP 1905 in California.


Sarah (Curtis) SHINGLEY was born on 18 APR 1847 in Mason, Cass County, Michigan. She appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in La Grange, Cass County, Michigan. She died on 21 APR 1923 at Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.

Spouse: William H. OWEN. William H. OWEN and Sarah (Curtis) SHINGLEY were married on 5 APR 1912 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana.


Pauline SHINN was born in 1922.

Spouse: Elmo Easter COLBY. Elmo Easter COLBY and Pauline SHINN were married about 1939 in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Children were: Donald COLBY, Carmen Kay COLBY, Myra Joy COLBY, Charles Conrad COLBY.


Mr. SHIPMAN was born about 1688.

Spouse: Sarah WILLIAMS. Mr. SHIPMAN and Sarah WILLIAMS were married about 1710.


Austin C. SHIPP was born on 7 NOV 1859 in Edinburg, Johnson County, Indiana. He died on 5 DEC 1916 at Joseph, Sevier County, Utah. He was buried in Joseph, Sevier County, Utah. (Joseph Cemetery.)

Spouse: Mary Jane CARTER. Austin C. SHIPP and Mary Jane CARTER were married about 1885.


Photo Dorothy May SHIPP was born on 11 JAN 1913 in Culbertson, Roosevelt County, Montana. She died on 23 JAN 2009 at Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana.
Dorothy May Colby

TOWNSEND - Dorothy May (Shipp) Colby, 96, died of natural causes Friday [23 Jan 2009] at a Townsend care facility.

Her funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at Connors Funeral Home, with burial in Deep Creek Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Lynn Everett Colby (Donna) and Claude "Butch" Eldon Colby (Diana) of Townsend; three daughters, Lois C. Magdall (Ken) of Townsend, Loretta Mae Marsicano (Jack) of Sanderson, Texas, and Melba Ardene Pedersen (Curtis) of Whitefish, Mont.; a brother, Jean Allen Shipp of Sheridan, Mont.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was born Jan. 11, 1913, in Culbertson, Mont., to John Thomas Shipp and Lena May Shipp. She was the oldest of five children.

Dorothy was first a housewife and devoted mother. She spent many years cleaning doctors', dentist's and newspaper offices in the Bitterroot. She worked at the Children's Orphan Home in Twin Bridges, and for many clients in Townsend.

She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Dorothy was loved by many for her quick mind and beautiful stories of the past. She will be missed for the love and kindness she gave for years to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lena; husband Elmer; three sisters, Byrdie Alene, Bessie Louise and Tynie Leona; and a grandson, Bryce Colby.


Spouse: Elmer Miles COLBY. Elmer Miles COLBY and Dorothy May SHIPP were married about 1934.


James Byron SHIPP was born on 27 APR 1898.

Spouse: Daisy Wantel COLBY. James Byron SHIPP and Daisy Wantel COLBY were married on 5 NOV 1931 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana.


Perthenia Edaline SHIRCLIFF was born on 9 JUL 1865 in Oil, Perry County, Indiana. She appeared in the census on 15 JUL 1870 in Oil, Perry County, Indiana. (living at home with mother at Colby grandparents.) She died in 1935 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Parents: Simeon SHIRCLIFF and Czarina Jane COLBY.


Simeon SHIRCLIFF was born on 23 JAN 1826. He served in the military from FEB 1862 to JAN 1865.
American Civil War Soldiers
Name:
Simeon Shircliff
Enlistment Date: 24 February 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Indiana
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 24 February 1862

He died on 1 JAN 1865 at Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.
U.S. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2006
Name:
Simeon Shircliff
Service Info.: PVT US Army
Death Date: 1 Jan 1865
Interment Date: 1 Jan 1865
Cemetery: Beaufort National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 1601 Boundary Street Beaufort, SC 29902
Buried At: Section 8 Site 650

Spouse: Czarina Jane COLBY. Simeon SHIRCLIFF and Czarina Jane COLBY were married on 11 FEB 1864 in Perry County, Indiana. SOURCE: Perry County, Indiana
Index to marriage record 1827-1920 Inclusive Volume II Letters H to O
W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerks Office Cannelton, Indiana Compiled by Indiana Works Progress Administration 1940.
Children were: Perthenia Edaline SHIRCLIFF.


Allison Corinne SHIRK was born on 29 MAR 1997 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Parents: Norris John SHIRK and Kristine Erika ZIMMERMAN.


Katelyn Emily SHIRK was born on 27 JUN 1991. Parents: Norris John SHIRK and Kristine Erika ZIMMERMAN.


Norris John SHIRK was born on 12 OCT 1967.

Spouse: Kristine Erika ZIMMERMAN. Norris John SHIRK and Kristine Erika ZIMMERMAN were married on 11 JUL 1990 in Paradise, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Children were: Katelyn Emily SHIRK, Allison Corinne SHIRK.


Albert SHIRLEY was born on 14 SEP 1851 in New York. He was a mining in Aspen, Pitken County, Colorado. 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: Alfred SHIRLEY and Jane WOODBURY.


Alfred SHIRLEY was born about 1826.

Spouse: Jane WOODBURY. Alfred SHIRLEY and Jane WOODBURY were married about 1850. Children were: Albert SHIRLEY, Ira W. SHIRLEY, George Willie SHIRLEY, Charles SHIRLEY.


Charles SHIRLEY was born on 21 JUN 1859 in New York. He was a business & dentist in Niagra Falls, Niagra County, New York. 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: Alfred SHIRLEY and Jane WOODBURY.


Cyrus J. SHIRLEY was born about 1865 in Indiana.

Spouse: Lizzie Bell TAFT. Cyrus J. SHIRLEY and Lizzie Bell TAFT were married on 25 FEB 1890 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.


Elizabeth C. W. SHIRLEY was born on 28 JUN 1865 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Parents: George Gordon SHIRLEY and Elizabeth Colby WALKER.


George Gordon SHIRLEY was born in 1832 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. He died in 1905.

Spouse: Elizabeth Colby WALKER. George Gordon SHIRLEY and Elizabeth Colby WALKER were married on 21 NOV 1861 in Fryeburg, Oxford County, Maine. Children were: Elizabeth C. W. SHIRLEY.


George Willie SHIRLEY was born on 11 MAR 1857 in New York. He was living in 1895 in Niagra Falls, Niagra County, New York. 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: Alfred SHIRLEY and Jane WOODBURY.


Ira W. SHIRLEY was born on 1 MAY 1853 in New York. He was an oil producer in Saint Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio. 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: Alfred SHIRLEY and Jane WOODBURY.


Lillian Anne SHIRLEY was born on 11 NOV 1883 in Whitman County, Washington. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Croisan, Marion County, Oregon. She died in MAR 1970 at Marysville, Yuba County, California.

Spouse: George Ephraim COLBY. George Ephraim COLBY and Lillian Anne SHIRLEY were married on 29 JUN 1903. Children were: Lionel Augustus COLBY, Lowell Lamont COLBY, Oliver Allen COLBY, Bernice COLBY, Mildred D. COLBY, Mary Lou Pearl COLBY.


Lucy E. SHIVERLY was born on 21 APR 1891 in Merrick County, Nebraska. She died on 9 DEC 1960 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Spouse: Charles Albert MILLER. Charles Albert MILLER and Lucy E. SHIVERLY were married on 16 JUL 1916 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska.


Edward SHOAFE has Ancestral File Number M9TN-7S.

Spouse: Mary May CARTER [Twin]. Edward SHOAFE and Mary May CARTER [Twin] were married on 29 AUG 1704 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


Horatio B. SHOALS was born about 1834.

Spouse: Merriam A. ALEXANDER. Horatio B. SHOALS and Merriam A. ALEXANDER were married in 1857 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Mary SHOALS, Martha SHOALS.


Martha SHOALS was born in 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She 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: Horatio B. SHOALS and Merriam A. ALEXANDER.


Mary SHOALS was born on 5 MAR 1858 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: "A Genealogy of the Descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife Who settled in Bow in 1768" By one of them, Concord, NH Printed by the Republican Press Association 1895. Parents: Horatio B. SHOALS and Merriam A. ALEXANDER.


Mary Ann SHOEMAKER was born about 1828 in Indiana.

Spouse: James S. COLBY. James S. COLBY and Mary Ann SHOEMAKER were married on 29 AUG 1847 in Cass County, Michigan.


Hilda Agnes SHOGREN was born on 14 JAN 1880 in Sweden. She appeared in the census on 17 APR 1910 in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington. (4 children, 3 living.) She appeared in the census on 8 JAN 1920 in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington. She died on 11 APR 1959 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

Spouse: Isaac Wynn COLBY. Isaac Wynn COLBY and Hilda Agnes SHOGREN were married about 1903. Children were: William Harmon COLBY, Lee Allen COLBY, Dr. Merton Adams COLBY, Robert B. COLBY, Mae Lois COLBY.


Mary E. SHONTELL was born in DEC 1867 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. (daughter of Leander Shontell and Mary M. Allard.) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Albert Ellsworth HATCH. Albert Ellsworth HATCH and Mary E. SHONTELL were married on 25 DEC 1883 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001268; New Hampshire Index to marriages, early to 1900.) Children were: Albert L. HATCH, Florence C. HATCH, Leo George HATCH.


Photo Corralin Amelia SHORES was born on 28 OCT 1891 in Vermont. She appeared in the census on 18 APR 1930 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. She died on 28 MAR 1984 at East St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. She had Social Security Number 008-52-3185.

Spouse: Ambrose Eastman COLBY. Ambrose Eastman COLBY and Corralin Amelia SHORES were married on 9 OCT 1927 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. They were married on 11 AUG 1959 in Concord, Essex County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008. re-marriage.) Children were: Maurice Ambrose COLBY.


Irene SHOREY was born in 1848. She appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1870 in Enfield, Penobscot County, Maine. She died in 1876 at Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. She was buried in the Hillside Cemetery at Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine

Spouse: Napoleon B. COLBY. Napoleon B. COLBY and Irene SHOREY were married about 1869. Children were: Mabel COLBY, Walter E. COLBY, Ella M. COLBY, Irene COLBY.


Julia Frost SHOREY was born on 5 JUL 1870 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. Daughter of Moses B. SHOREY & Charlotte FROST. She appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 15 APR 1910 in Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Charles Henry COLBY. Charles Henry COLBY and Julia Frost SHOREY were married on 1 JUN 1897 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Charles H. Age: 24 years, Marriage: Julia F. SHOREY Age: 26 years, Date: 01 Jun 1897; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) They were divorced about 1905 in Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Children were: Ruth I. COLBY, Clarence Frost COLBY.


Rachel Maria (Vanderwalker) SHOREY was born on 9 OCT 1820 in Oneida County, New York. She appeared in the census in 1892 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. (Iowa State Census)

Spouse: Farnum COLBY. Farnum COLBY and Rachel Maria (Vanderwalker) SHOREY were married on 10 SEP 1885 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. (SOURCE: Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.)

Groom's Name: Farnham Colby
Groom's Birth Date: 1810
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 75
Bride's Name: Rachel M. Vandarwarter Shorey
Bride's Birth Date: 1820
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 65
Marriage Date: 10 Sep 1885
Marriage Place: Greene Co. Iowa, Usa
Groom's Father's Name: David Colby
Groom's Mother's Name: Sallie Fantorn
Bride's Father's Name: Jacob Vandarwarter
Bride's Mother's Name: Unid Fourtley
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I10087-1
System Origin: Iowa-EASy
Source Film Number: 1034210
Reference Number:
Collection: Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992


Photo Abby M. SHORT was born on 31 MAR 1843 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 5 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in New Hampshire Patriot newspaper on 11 SEP 1879 in New Hampshire
COLBY -- SARGENT -- On Sep 4, at 5 p.m., by Rev. J. H. Macomber, pastor M E Church, at the residence of Mr. Messer in Mankato, Minn, Caleb A. Colby and Abbie M. Sargent of Merrimack county, N.H. were united in holy matrimony.

She appeared in the census in 1880 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died in 1920 at Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was buried in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Alexander Cemetery.) Harrison and Abby had two children that died young. A divorce was granted and she married her second husband Caleb Colby. They lived in Derry.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 22 page 233

Mrs. Abbie M. Colby.
DAR ID Number: 21642
Born in Bow, New Hampshire.
Wife of Caleb A. Colby.
Descendant of Capt. Amos Emerson.
Daughter of William P. Short and Selenda M. Colby, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Short and Lydia Morse Emerson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Amos Emerson and Susan Morse, his wife.


(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: William P. SHORT and Salenda M. COLBY.

Spouse: Josiah Harrison SARGENT. Josiah Harrison SARGENT and Abby M. SHORT were married in 1863. Children were: Minnie SARGENT.

Spouse: Caleb Austin COLBY. Caleb Austin COLBY and Abby M. SHORT were married on 4 SEP 1879 in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota.


Amelia C. SHORT was born on 23 MAR 1848. 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.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 22 page 24
Mrs. Amelia C. Short Messer.
DAR ID Number: 21066
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Wife of Alonson Messer.
Descendant of Capt. Amos Emerson.
Daughter of William P. Short and Salenda M. Colby, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Short and Lydia Emerson, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Amos Emerson and Susan Morse, his wife.
Amos Emerson entered the army as lieutenant of New Hampshire militia, 1775; served with the Continental infantry; was promoted captain, 1776, and retired 1781. He died in New Hampshire, 1823.


Parents: William P. SHORT and Salenda M. COLBY.

Spouse: Alanson MESSER. Alanson MESSER and Amelia C. SHORT were married in MAR 1866. Children were: Lillian MESSER.


George W. SHORT was born on 28 JUN 1840 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 19 JUL 1913. He was superintending school committee repeatedly, and on the board of education in 1890, 1891, and 1892.
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: William P. SHORT and Salenda M. COLBY.

Spouse: Harriet A. MORGAN. George W. SHORT and Harriet A. MORGAN were married on 29 NOV 1860. Children were: Sarah W. SHORT, Stickney T. SHORT, Maggie M. SHORT, Henry SHORT.


Henry SHORT was born about 1874. 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: George W. SHORT and Harriet A. MORGAN.


Judith J. SHORT was born about 1817.

Spouse: Edmund Kindrick COLBY. Edmund Kindrick COLBY and Judith J. SHORT were married on 16 JUL 1837 in West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for West Newbury.)


Maggie M. SHORT was born on 13 DEC 1872. 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: George W. SHORT and Harriet A. MORGAN.

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