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Crystal Lake Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Wednesday, November 6, 1924
Clarence W. Colby, son of Webster and Abagail Colby, was born on a farm north of McHenry Dec. 22, 1848. He was united in marriage April 28th, 1870 to Henrietta Thurwell. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Lee Lockwood and Mrs. Truman Flanders, both of Crystal Lake, Edna who passed away about three years ago, and Myrtle who died in childhood.
After his marriage he purchased a farm near Barreville and resided there for fifty years. Then, because of failing health, he disposed of his farm property and moved to Crystal Lake.
Mr. Colby was abundant in labors and devotion to those for whom God made him immediately responsible. Forgetful of self he gave unsparingly of time and strength that they might have those comforts he wished them to have. He lived a quiet, unobtrusive life and was greatly loved by those nearest to him and highly honored and respected by all who knew him. During the past three years he has been in rapidly declining health and at 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3d., he passed quietly away at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 14 days.
He is survived by his devoted wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Lockwood and Mrs. Truman Flanders both of Crystal Lake; also two sisters, Mrs. Emma Colby of Crystal Lake and Minnie Colby of California; and one brother, Fred Colby of Crystal Lake.
We can say of him as Alfred Tennyson said of his friend who had passed away - "God's finger touched him and he slept."
Funeral services were held from the home on Woodstock street, Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m., Rev. H. D. Dick officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the McHenry cemetery.
Parents: Webster Marsh COLBY and Abigail SMITH.
Spouse: Henrietta THURWELL. Clarence W. COLBY and Henrietta THURWELL were married on 28 APR 1870 in McHenry County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.) Children were: Olive M. COLBY, Lorena A. COLBY, Edna A. COLBY, Myrtle COLBY.
Clarence Walter COLBY was born on 30 JAN 1889 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He died on 9 APR 1967 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Parents: Clarence Philip COLBY and Ella May WILLIAMS.
Clarence Willis COLBY was born on 9 NOV 1896 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 15 JUN 1900 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 28 APR 1930 at Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Name: Clarence W. Colby
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Mother: Lucy Ayers
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Film Number: 2078689
Digital Folder Number: 4242810
Image Number: 2768
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Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947
Parents: Stephen L. COLBY and Lucy M. AYERS.
Clarice COLBY was born about 1904 in Vermont. Parents: Reginald J. COLBY and Jennie CROSS.
Clarice Carol COLBY was born in AUG 1890 in Wisconsin. She appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Milton John COLBY and Alice TAYLOR.
Clarice E. COLBY was born in 1925 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Clarence Elmer COLBY and Blanche Ella BROWN.
Spouse: Arthur A. HALME. Arthur A. HALME and Clarice E. COLBY were married about 1946. Children were: Thomas J. HALME.
Clarinda COLBY was born on 10 MAY 1808 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881. Parents: Ensign COLBY and Rachel RUNDLET.
Spouse: William Savery STEVENS. William Savery STEVENS and Clarinda COLBY were married on 22 DEC 1829 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1001303; Marriage: STEVENS, William S., Date: 22 Dec 1829; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Harriet Ann STEVENS.
Spouse: Captain Zebulon SMITH. Captain Zebulon SMITH and Clarinda COLBY were married about 1847.
Clarinda
COLBY was born on 1 JAN 1811 in Sardinia, Erie County, New York.
She appeared in the census on 25 SEP 1850 in Dubuque County, Iowa.
She appeared in the census on 10 JUL 1860 in Jefferson, Harrison County, Iowa.
She appeared in the census on 28 JUN 1870 in Jefferson, Harrison County, Iowa.
She appeared in the census in 1880 in Jefferson, Harrison County, Iowa.
She died in 1881 at Logan, Harrison County, Iowa. Her obituary appeared
in the Advent Review, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, on 6 SEP 1881.
SMOTHERS -- Died of complication of diseases, near Logan, Harrison Co., Iowa, Clarinda Smothers, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. Sister S. embraced the truth about seven years ago under the labors of Eld. J. Bartlett. Several children and grandchildren mourn her loss, but they mourn not as those without hope. She died in the faith, looking forward to the resurrection with joyful anticipations. The funeral services were deferred to some future time, when her children can all be present. Mrs. N. A. Beck.
She has Ancestral File Number 29NM-FL. Parents: Abner COLBY and Cynthia GALPIN.
Spouse: Chester S. PHILLIPS. Chester S. PHILLIPS and Clarinda COLBY were married on 21 NOV 1836 in Oakland County, Michigan. (SOURCE: FHL Number 973979; PHILIPS, Chester S., Marriage: Clarinda COLBY, Date: 21 Nov 1836; Recorded in: Oakland, Michigan.) Children were: Joel PHILLIPS, Juliette Eunice PHILLIPS, Flany PHILLIPS.
Spouse: Nathan Beach SMOTHERS. Nathan Beach SMOTHERS and Clarinda COLBY were married about 1857. Children were: Charles Albert SMOTHERS, Clarissa SMOTHERS.
Clarinda Jane COLBY was born on 14 AUG 1837 in Wolfeboro, Carroll County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She died on 21 JUL 1851 at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery at Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire Parents: John Taylor Gilman COLBY and Camilla HORNE.
Clarissa
COLBY was born on 5 NOV 1797 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Listed as Clarcey Colby. She appeared in the census on 17 SEP 1850 in Bow,
Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 12
JUN 1860 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with son
Joseph.) She appeared in the census on 5 JUL 1870 in Bow, Merrimack County,
New Hampshire. (living with son Joseph.) She died on 29 OCT 1885
at 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: Philip
COLBY and Hannah BAILEY.Spouse: Asa MORGAN. Asa MORGAN and Clarissa COLBY were married on 15 DEC 1817 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1001284; MORGAN, Asa, Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1816; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Patty MORGAN, Warren MORGAN, Betsy C. MORGAN, Lucina E. MORGAN (twin), Lucy MORGAN (twin), Joseph MORGAN.
Clarissa COLBY was born on 29 APR 1800 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: John COLBY and Anna CARTER.
Clarissa COLBY was born on 27 SEP 1816 in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0010578; Town and vital records, 1792-1920 Bucksport (Maine). Town Clerk.) Parents: Thomas COLBY and Ruth (COLBY).
Clarissa COLBY was born on 22 OCT 1855 in McHenry County, Illinois. She died on 29 AUG 1927 at Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois. Parents: Allen Putnam COLBY and Catherine Matilda SMITH.
Spouse: Bernard HARRISON. Bernard HARRISON and Clarissa COLBY were married on 2 JAN 1876 in Ringwood, McHenry County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900.) Children were: Guy HARRISON, Anna D. HARRISON.
Clarissa Ayer COLBY was born on 17 NOV 1829 in Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Enos COLBY and Rebecca SANBORN.
Spouse: Rufus G. MORRILL. Rufus G. MORRILL and Clarissa Ayer COLBY were married on 8 JAN 1856 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Children were: Ellen F. MORRILL.
Clarissa C. COLBY was born on 13 APR 1854 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) She died on 9 MAR 1862 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Parents: Charles H. COLBY and Emily S. DREW.
Clarissa Coombs COLBY was born on 2 DEC 1818 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Newbury. Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Sally PETTINGELL.
Clarissa D. COLBY was born on 11 NOV 1816 in Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 5 OCT 1850 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1860 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. She appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1870 in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine. She died on 14 DEC 1891 at Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. She was buried in the Varney Cemetary at Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine Parents: Henry COLBY II and Mary RINES.
Spouse: Moses Merrill NICKERSON. Moses Merrill NICKERSON and Clarissa D. COLBY filed marriage intentions on 24 JUN 1836 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine. (SOURCE: NEHGS; Vital Records of Augusta, Maine to the Year 1892.) They were married on 17 JUL 1836 in Maine. Children were: Mary L. NICKERSON, Alvira A. NICKERSON, Margaret E. NICKERSON, Samuel Augustus NICKERSON, Hannah Maria NICKERSON, George M. NICKERSON, Clara NICKERSON, Rozilla NICKERSON, Amos R. NICKERSON, Edward B. NICKERSON, Flora Auga NICKERSON, Abbie Jane NICKERSON, George NICKERSON.
Clarissa Mildred "Pinky" COLBY was born on 1 SEP 1917 in Chico, Butte County, California. She appeared in the census on 19 JAN 1920 in Round Mountain, Shasta County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Shasta County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 7 NOV 1962 at Redding, Shasta County, California. She was buried in the Millville Masonic Cemetery at Millville, Shasta County, California Parents: Charles Edwin COLBY and Lizzie May HILL.
Clarissa R. COLBY was born in APR 1893 in Massachusetts. She appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1900 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George A. COLBY and Cora M. ROBBINS.
Clarissa Tyler COLBY was born on 6 FEB 1820 in Avon, Lorain County, Ohio. She appeared in the census on 7 AUG 1850 in Amboy, Fulton County, Ohio. She appeared in the census on 17 JUL 1860 in Urbana, Monroe County, Iowa. She died on 14 FEB 1894 at Blakesburg, Wapello County, Iowa.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 158 page 210
Mrs. Minnie Miller Cook.157681
Born in Mason City, Iowa.
Wife of Arthur Talbott Cook.
Descendant of William Miller, Joseph Lamb and Eliphalet COLBY, as follows:
1. Charles Miles Miller (b. 1849) m. 1871 Pauline E. Van Cleave (b. 1853).
2. Charles A. Miller (1817-1908) m. 1841 Clarissa COLBY (1820-93).
3. Steven Miller m. 1813 Lydia Lamb (1790-1886); Benjamin COLBY (1782-1872) m. 1804 Hannah Rowell.
4. William Miller m. 1779 Dorcas Trescott; Joseph Lamb m. 1786 Dorcas Marty; Eliphalet COLBY, Jr. (1751-1824), m. 1772 Apphia Flanders (1752-1842).
5. Eliphalet COLBY m. 1750 Mary Rogers (b. 1727).
William Miller (1746-1834) received a pension for service as private in the New Hampshire troops under Col. John Stark. He was born in Old Chester, N. H.; died in Wayne County, Ohio.
Joseph Lamb (1764-1848) received a pension for service as private in the Massachusetts and Connecticut troops. He was born in Massachusetts; died in Sheldon, Vt.
Eliphalet COLBY was a patriot and signer of the Association Test in Hopkinton, N. H., 1776. He was born, 1728, in Amesbury, Mass.
Parents: Benjamin COLBY and Hannah Sophia ROWELL.
Spouse: Charles
Alanson MILLER. Charles Alanson MILLER and Clarissa Tyler COLBY were married
on 28 MAY 1841 in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio.
Groom's Name: Charles A. Miller
Groom's Birth Date: 1820
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Bride's Name: Clarissa Colby
Bride's Birth Date: 1823
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Marriage Date: 28 May 1841
Marriage Place: Mantua Tp., Portage, Ohio
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02331-0
System Origin: Ohio-EASy
Source Film Number: 891360
Reference Number: P382
Collection: Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958
Children were: Lydia Augusta MILLER,
George Wallace MILLER, Lucinda Permelia MILLER, Charles
Miles MILLER.
Clark COLBY was born in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Charles Iowa COLBY and Ruth QIETE.
Clark COLBY was born on 26 NOV 1794 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 17 AUG 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living with brother Samuel and family.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1860 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He died in 1877 at Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Clark was a school teacher and never married.
SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "History of Weare, New Hampshire 1735-1888" by William Little, pub. 1888; (3) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Winthrop COLBY and Abigail NICHOLS.
Clark COLBY was born about 1817 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. He has Ancestral File Number 29NM-HX. Parents: Abner COLBY and Cynthia GALPIN.
Spouse: Harriett ST. JOHN. Clark COLBY and Harriett ST. JOHN were married about 1840.
Clark C. COLBY was born on 8 DEC 1784 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 16 NOV 1829 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "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 35 page 38
Mrs. Lillian M. Ward.
DAR ID Number: 34105
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Wife of Jay Newel Ward.
Descendant of Amos Morse, Jr., of Mass.
Daughter of Joseph Upton and Hannah Ladd COLBY, his wife.
Granddaughter of Clark COLBY and Susannah Morse, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Amos Morse, Jr. and Susannah Sawyer, his wife.
Amos Morse, Jr., (1762-1854), enlisted 1781 for three years under Capt. Abner Wade, Col. Michael Jackson and was honorably discharged at West Point. In 1821 a pension was allowed him for three years actual service as private, Massachusetts line. He was born in Methuen, Mass., where he died. Parents: Jonathan COLBY and Martha ALEXANDER.
Spouse: Susanna MORSE. Clark C. COLBY and Susanna MORSE were married on 2 FEB 1804 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Susannah MORSE, Date: 02 Feb 1804; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Alvah COLBY, Roxanna COLBY, Martha COLBY, Mary S. COLBY, Amos COLBY, William Greenleaf COLBY, Susan M. COLBY, Hannah Ladd COLBY, Charles C. COLBY.
Clark James William COLBY was born on 15 NOV 1898 in Clinton County, Indiana. (SOURCE: Clinton County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, 1882-1920, Volume I-II.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Michigan, Clinton County, Indiana. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Edger Elliott COLBY and Caroline THELAN.
Clark Kay COLBY was born on 21 APR 1898 in Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Name: Clark K. Colby
Birthdate: 21 Apr 1898
Birthplace: Woodhull, Shiawassee, Michigan
Gender: Male
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Father's name: Clia Colby
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Film number: 2322866
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Reference number: item 2 p 209 rn 6252
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902
He died on 21 JUL 1962 at Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He was buried in the Graham Cemetery at Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan Parents: Clio Claude COLBY and Minnie KELLOGG.
Spouse: Maxine Edna SEYMOUR. Clark Kay COLBY and Maxine Edna SEYMOUR
were married on 6 JUN 1922 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
Groom's Name: Clark Kay Colby
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Groom's Age: 24 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1898
Groom's Birthplace: Laingsburg, Michigan
Bride's Name: Edna M. Seymour
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Bride's Age: 24 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1898
Bride's Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
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Marriage Date: 06 Jun 1922
Marriage Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Groom's Father: Clio S. Colby
Groom's Mother: Mimmie Kellogg
Bride's Father: Alfred J. Seymour
Bride's Mother: Maud Blakely
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Digital Folder Number: 4047122
Image Number: 283
Reference Number: v 3 rn 3739
Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925
Children were: Robert Seymoure COLBY
(twin), Clark Kay COLBY Jr. (twin).
Clark Kay COLBY Jr. (twin) was born on 3 AUG 1923. He died on 23 SEP 1993 at Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He had Social Security Number 363-22-2586. SS#: 363-22-2586
SS# issued in: Michigan
Birth date: Aug 3, 1923
Death date: Sep 23, 1993
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48848
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Laingsburg, Michigan
He was buried in the Oak Plain Cemetery at Shaftsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan Parents: Clark Kay COLBY and Maxine Edna SEYMOUR.
Spouse: Lois L. (COLBY). Clark Kay COLBY Jr. (twin) and Lois L. (COLBY) were married about 1946.
Clark Stickney COLBY was born on 27 FEB 1820 in Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Parents: John COLBY and Judith Clark STICKNEY.
Spouse: Amanda M. HARRIS. Clark Stickney COLBY and Amanda M. HARRIS were married about 13 AUG 1846 in Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Children were: Frank COLBY.
Clarke COLBY was born in NOV 1816 in Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He died on 6 MAY 1835 at Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Willow Cemetery at Franconia, Grafton County, New Hampshire Parents: Thomas COLBY and Polly KNAPP.
Claude COLBY was born on 15 NOV 1907 in Wisconsin. He died in JAN 1986 at Iron Ridge, Dodge County, Wisconsin. He had Social Security Number 399-05-6650. SS# issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: Nov 15, 1907
Residence code: Wisconsin
ZIP Code of last known residence: 53035
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Iron Ridge, Wisconsin.
Parents: Claude Christian COLBY and Ethel Elston BOBB.
Claude Armel COLBY was born on 3 SEP 1884 in Perry County, Indiana. Parents: Charles E. COLBY and Josephine ALVEY.
Claude Arthur COLBY was born on 19 JUL 1884 in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 7 JUN 1900 in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 22 MAR 1959 at Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Nathan L. COLBY and Ella M. SMITH.
Spouse: Viola Ximena ATWOOD. Claude Arthur COLBY and Viola Ximena ATWOOD were married on 3 DEC 1902 in Pecatonica, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Claude Christian COLBY was born on 13 JUL 1881 in Thorp, Clark County, Wisconsin. He died on 20 APR 1946 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Parents: William COLBY and Eliza Clarisa EDDY.
Spouse: Ethel Elston BOBB. Claude Christian COLBY and Ethel Elston BOBB were married about 1904. Children were: Ralph COLBY, Claude COLBY, Ruth COLBY, William COLBY, Oliver COLBY, Herbert COLBY, Avard COLBY.
Claude E. COLBY was born on 2 JAN 1863 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lake Mary, Douglas County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lake Mary, Douglas County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He died on 2 AUG 1930 at Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.) Parents: Duane Winfield COLBY and Martha K. GRAVES.
Spouse:
Cora L. JEWETT. Claude E. COLBY and
Cora L. JEWETT were married on 15 MAR 1884 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.
(SOURCE: The Douglas County News, Alexandria, Minnesota, Thursday, March 20,
1884, page 8, col. 2. Claude E. Colby of Lake Mary and Cora L. Jewett of Alexandria
were married at the residence of the bride's father on March 15th by Rev. J.
S. Jewell.)
Children were: Agnes L. COLBY, Lois M. COLBY, Clayton Dawain COLBY.
Claude Elmo COLBY was born date unknown. He died date unknown. He was buried in the Peetz Cemetery at Peetz, Logan County, Colorado Parents: James Orlando COLBY and Alpha Mahalia SHAW.
Claude George COLBY was born on 16 DEC 1894 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Iliff, Logan County, Colorado. (living at home with mother.) He registered for the World War I draft on 5 JUN 1917 at Moffat County, Colorado Parents: Orlin Sylvanus COLBY and Jennie Lavinia RICHARDS.
Claude Merlin COLBY was born on 6 JUL 1890 in Arborville, York County, Nebraska. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Arborville, York County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) He registered for the World War I draft on 5 JUN 1917 at Polk, Polk County, Nebraska He died on 20 AUG 1948 at Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. Parents: George Cummings COLBY and Clara Libby HUNT.
Spouse: Goldie M. ELLIOT. Claude Merlin COLBY and Goldie M. ELLIOT were married about 1918. Children were: Mildred L. COLBY, Chester Lee COLBY.
Claude Myrten COLBY was born on 9 MAR 1892 in Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 3 JUL 1908 at Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont. Parents: Burnham Buzzell COLBY and Melinda Jennie ATHER.
Claude Raymond COLBY was born on 12 MAR 1888 in Kittery, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Kittery, York County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He registered for the World War I draft on 5 JAN 1917 at Kittery, York County, Maine He appeared in the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Kittery, York County, Maine. In 1920 he was a shipfitter - Navy Yard in Kittery, York County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 4 APR 1930 in Kittery, York County, Maine. He died on 28 JUL 1956 at Kittery, York County, Maine. Parents: Henry Francis COLBY and Lavina Jane MAYHEW.
Spouse: Katharine Sarah MANSON. Claude Raymond COLBY and Katharine Sarah MANSON were married on 14 OCT 1909 in Maine. Children were: Raymond H. COLBY, Dorothy M. COLBY, Alice B. COLBY.
Spouse: Maggie A. "Mary" BROWN. Claude Raymond COLBY and Maggie A. "Mary" BROWN were married on 28 OCT 1945 in Maine.
Claude Scott COLBY was born on 4 JUL 1919 in Nunda, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Nunda, McHenry County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 30 AUG 2002 at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois.
Northwest Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Sunday, September 1, 2002
C. Scott Colby
(with veteran flag)
CRYSTAL LAKE - C. Scott Colby, 83, of Crystal Lake, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at home.
He was born July 4, 1919, in Crystal Lake, to Claude V. and Della S. (Lund) Colby. He married Olive Bynum on Sept. 16, 1965.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy.
He was the grandson of Fred L. Colby, founder of F. L. Colby and Son car dealership established in 1886 and carried on the family business with his brother, Fred, forming a partnership in 1932 that became known as Colby Motor Sales. He was a lifetime member of the Wm. Chandler Peterson American Legion Post 171 in Crystal Lake.
Survivors include his wife of Crystal Lake; three children, Craig Colby of Schaumburg, Sheri Steinford of Gary and LaDawn Miller of Woodstock; five grandchildren, Shelly Kjaer of New Port Richey, Fla., Darren (Diane) Rivchin of Woodstock, Nichole (Matthew) Verseman of Crystal Lake, and Rachel and Ryan Miller of Woodstock; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ethel (Colby) Larkin; and a brother, Fred Colby.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, until the memorial service at 1 p.m. at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, with the Rev. Gary Blobaum officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL, 60010, would be appreciated.
He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois He had Social Security Number 325-18-0257 .
Social Security Death Index
Name: Claude S. Colby
SSN: 325-18-0257
Last Residence: 60039 Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois, United States of America
Born: 4 Jul 1919
Died: 30 Aug 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951 )
Parents: Claude Victor COLBY and Della Scott LUND.
Spouse: Muriel Maxine BULLIL. Claude Scott COLBY and Muriel Maxine BULLIL were married about 1950. Children were: Craig S. COLBY.
Spouse: Olive BYNUM. Claude Scott COLBY and Olive BYNUM were married on 16 SEP 1965.
Claude Victor COLBY was born on 5 DEC 1886 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Nunda, McHenry County, Illinois. He died on 1 AUG 1951 at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois.
Crystal Lake Herald
Crystal Lake, Illinois
(McHenry County)
Thursday, August 2, 1951
(with photo, captioned: "One of Crystal Lake's most successful and long-time business men, Claude V. Colby, passed away yesterday after an extended illness. The dean of all local automobile dealers, he is shown here as a youth with a 1903 two cylinder Ford purchased at a cost of $1000, the Colby firm bringing the first Ford dealership here.")
Claude V. Colby, 61, passed away at 7:55 yesterday morning, Aug. 1, 1951 at his home at 131 N Caroline st., following an illness extending over the last 3 years.
Mr. Colby was born Dec, 5, 1886 on a farm in the McHenry area, a son of Fred Leon Colby and Lydia Mann Willard Colby. He was married to Della Lund on June 16, 1909 and she survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. E. T. (Ethel) Larkin of Wilmette and two sons, Fred and Scott of Crystal Lake and three grandchildren besides numerous other relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, daylight saving time, at the Warner Funeral home where friends may call. Services will be in charge of the Rev. Gilbert A. Weishaar of the Methodist church with interment in Crystal Lake Union cemetery.
The Colby firm was founded in 1885 by Fred Leon Colby when farm implements were handled. As the transportation industry progressed, the Colby firm was quick to note this progress and Fred and son Claude conferred with Henry Ford about automobiles. They took on the Ford line of cars and they were successful in this business, later handling Studebaker cars.
In 1900, Claude V. Colby entered partnership with his father and this partnership continued until 1921 when his father retired. Soon afterward the Chrysler-Plymouth dealership was acquired, the firm having handled these cars since they were first manufactured.
In 1933, Mr. Colby entered partnership with his son, Fred W. and in 1934 his youngest son, C. Scott Colby became a partner. When he retired from the business, his two sons took over full operation and as was true of their father and grandfather before them, have continued to be most successful in the automobile business.
Mr. Colby was always quiet and unassuming and applied himself diligently to the work in which he was so interested. Intelligent and understanding, he distinguished himself in the business life of this city. He always worked for the best interests of the community which he enjoyed so much. He was at the Sherman hospital last week and wished to be brought home. Sunday the ambulance was driven to the modern Colby garage buildings for what proved to be his last view of the property growth in which he had been such a prominent factor.
"Colby's since 1886," a slogan used by the business, will long remind local residents of the part played by Claude Victor Colby in the life of the Crystal Lake Community.
He was buried in the Union Cemetery at Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois Parents: Frederick Leon COLBY and Lydia Mann WILLARD.
Spouse: Della Scott LUND. Claude Victor COLBY and Della Scott LUND were married on 16 JUN 1909 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois. Children were: Ethel COLBY, Fred Willard COLBY, Claude Scott COLBY.
Claude W. COLBY was born on 12 JUN 1903 in Ogden, Monroe County, New York. He died in SEP 1985 at Spencerport, Monroe County, New York. Parents: William Webster COLBY and Martha E. "Mattie" FLAGG.
Clayton Dawain COLBY was born in JUL 1899 in Lake Mary, Douglas County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lake Mary, Douglas County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 26 JAN 1952 at Hennepin County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.) Parents: Claude E. COLBY and Cora L. JEWETT.
Clayton Willard COLBY was born on 26 FEB 1894 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 18 APR 1910 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 17 JAN 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 10 OCT 1975 at Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He had Social Security Number 015-07-0257.
Social Security Death Index Record
Name: Clayton Colby
SSN: 015-07-0257
Last Residence: 01852 Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America
Born: 26 Feb 1894
Died: Oct 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )
Parents: William Henry COLBY and Anna Greig SHARP.
Spouse: Irene J. PRESCOTT. Clayton Willard COLBY and Irene J. PRESCOTT were married about 1919 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Clayton Williad COLBY Jr., Dale P. COLBY, Beverly Jean COLBY, Ronald P. COLBY.
Clayton Williad COLBY Jr. was born on 2 AUG 1920 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 11 APR 1930 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 13 APR 2006 at Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Clayton W. Colby Jr.
LEOMINSTER -- Clayton W. Colby Jr., 85, died Thursday evening at Leominster Hospital.
He was the husband of the late D. Claire (Delehanty) Colby, who died in 1998. Born in Lowell on August 2, 1920, Mr. Colby was a son of the late Clayton and Irene (Prescott ) Colby. Mr. Colby attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He furthered his education at the Peterson School of Engineering.
Mr. Colby was a decorated war hero during World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Among his many medals and achievements are two Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star for Valor. Mr. Colby held membership at Mt. Pleasant Golf Club and also the American Legion. Mr. Colby was a Lowell resident for four decades before moving to Fitchburg in 1960. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Colby was employed as a power plant chief engineer.
Surviving Mr. Colby are his three sons, Clayton W. Colby III and his wife Jacqueline of Fitchburg, Robert Colby of Fitchburg and Brian Colby and his wife Denise of New Mexico; four grandchildren, Alyssa Colby, Avery Colby, Carolyn Cooly and Craig Colby; three great grandchildren, Mackenzie Cooly, Olivia Colby and Kaley Colby; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Colby was also the brother of the late Dale Colby, Ronald Colby and Beverly Tremblay.
COLBY -- Calling hours will be held at the Fay McCabe Funeral Home, 105 Moore St., Lowell, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 11 a.m., and burial will take place at the St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. For more information, call Funeral Directors Edward I. McCabe & Son at 978-459-9222.
Published in the Sentinel & Enterprise on 4/17/2006.
He had Social Security Number 015-12-8816.
Social Security Death Index Record
Name: Clayton W. Colby
SSN: 015-12-8816
Last Residence: 01420 Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts
Born: 2 Aug 1920
Died: 13 Apr 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )
Parents: Clayton Willard COLBY and Irene J. PRESCOTT.
Spouse: D. Claire DELEHANTY. Clayton Williad COLBY Jr. and D. Claire DELEHANTY were married about 1946.
Clella Marguerite COLBY was born on 13 APR 1916 in Floyd, Woodbury County, Iowa. She appeared in the census on 18 MAR 1920 in Floyd, Woodbury County, Iowa. (living at home with father and mother.) She died on 17 DEC 1980 at San Bernardino County, California. She had Social Security Number 573-05-1954. Parents: Samuel Jiles COLBY and Caroline Bell "Carrie" SWEEZEY.
Clellan S. COLBY was born in JUN 1885 in Nebraska. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Pleasant Home, Polk County, Nebraska. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Ambrose Sumner COLBY and Mary Etta MARTIN.
Clementine Augusta COLBY was born on 11 DEC 1841 in Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) She appeared in the census on 13 SEP 1850 in Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) 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: Symmes Sawyer COLBY and Lousia ORDWAY.
Clementine
L. COLBY was born on 23 APR 1845 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
She appeared in the census on 11 SEP 1850 in Andover, Merrimack County, New
Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared
in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Andover, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
(living at home with father and mother.) She died on 30 JAN 1870 at Greenwich,
Fairfield County, Connecticut. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family
in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press,
pub 1970.) Parents: Harrison COLBY
and Judith Elkins WHITCHER.Spouse: William J. MCCLURE. William J. MCCLURE and Clementine L. COLBY were married on 25 AUG 1867 in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Children were: Archibald MCCLURE (twin), Alice C. MCCLURE (twin).
Clementine Nancy COLBY was born in APR 1843. She appeared in the census in 1850 in New Hampton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother.) She died from typhoid fever on 26 SEP 1860 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. typhoid fever She was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Parents: Osgood COLBY and Levina Flint TANDY.
