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M. "Fred" COLBY was born on 3 AUG 1875 in Glencoe, Lake County, Michigan.
Name: Frederick M. Colby Birthdate: 03 Aug 1875 Birthplace: Glencoe, Lake, Michigan Gender: Male Race or color (on document): Father's name: Francis M. Colby Father's birthplace: Vermont Father's age: Mother's name: Almira Colby Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania Mother's age: Christening date: Christening place: Additional relatives: Death date: Age at death: Film number: 2320447 Digital GS number: 4206357 Image number: 237 Frame number: Reference number: item 1 p 326 rn 25 Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902 He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Dover, Lake County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis Milton COLBY and Almira H. MCLESBY. Frederick March COLBY was born on 20 MAR 1878 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 23 DEC 1932 at Seattle, King County, Washington. Name: Fred March Colby Death date: 23 Dec 1932 Death place: Seattle, King, Washington, United States Gender: Male Race or color (on document): Age at death: 54 years 9 months 3 days Estimated birth year: 1878 Birth date: Birthplace: Marital status: Married Spouse's name: Claribel M. Colby Father's name: Amasa Drake Colby Father's birthplace: Mother's name: Vesta Marie Hersey Mother's birthplace: Occupation: Street address: Residence: Cemetery name: Burial place: Burial date: Additional relatives: Film number: 2022971 Digital GS number: 4218384 Image number: 2417 Reference number: 4213 Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 Parents: Amasa Drake COLBY and Vesta Maria HERSEY. Frederick Morse COLBY was born on 31 MAR 1882 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Irving John COLBY and Lucy Whitelaw MORSE. Spouse: Mary Elizabeth LAWRY. Frederick Morse COLBY and Mary Elizabeth LAWRY were married on 11 JAN 1908 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Frederick Myron COLBY was born on 9 DEC 1848 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Listed as Fred Myron Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died after 1920 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He has more notes.. Frederick Myron Colby, of Warner, as well as all the Colbys of America, is descended from Anthony Colby, one of the Puritan colonists of Boston in 1630, who subsequently settled in Amesbury, Mass., where the house he dwelt in still stands. The second son of his father, Anthony was a lineal descendant of Sir Robert de Colebi, one of King John's knights in 1199. The family seat was in the County of Norfolk, England. In early times the name was variously spelled Colby, Colebi, Coleby, Colebey, Colebei, Chaulby, Colbye, and Colebeye. The name of two English towns, as well as that of descendants of the family living in their vicinity, is Coleby; but the family estate in Swardest is called Colby Manor. A Danish form is Koldby. The Colby arms are "argent, a chevron engraved between three scallops, sable, the crest a plumed helm and an arm grasping a naked sword. The motto, 'Vincit amor patriae.'" Anthony Colby, the American settler, had five sons and three daughters. From Thomas Colby, his fourth son, the line of descent was continued through Jacob, Valentine, Levi, Valentine, and Levi O. to Frederick Myron Colby. The following account of Mr. Colby is taken from the Twentieth Century Review for April, 1890 :- "Frederick Myron Colby, the historical romancer and novelist and the most versatile writer in the Granite State, was born in Warner, N.H., December 9, 1848. He was the son of Levi O. and Mary (Durelle) Colby. His early education was obtained in the schools of his native town and of Concord. He never attended college, but his knowledge is extensive and sound. He is a good French and Latin scholar, has a wide acquaintance with English literature, and is familiar with all the old chronicles and sagas. "Mr. Colby's early life was passed on a farm. He has always been a hard worker with brain and muscle, and has a physique abundantly able to sustain much fatigue. For a number of years he was a successful school teacher in Merrimack County. He had written considerably for the local press when, in 1872, a novel of his, 'The Pioneers of Kentucky ,' was published by R. M. DeWitt, of New York. This successful venture was followed by other attempts in the same channel. The winter of 1875-76 he spent in Washington, D.C., as the correspondent of Boston and New Hampshire papers; while several historical articles from his pen, of local interest, were written at the capital for some of the leading publications of the country. Mr. Colby may be regarded as a voluminous writer, having had published some thirty serial stories in various periodicals, quite a number of bound books, and over three hundred poems, besides numberless sketches and stories. His most meritorious work, from a purely literary standpoint, was a novel printed by the Methodist Book Concern, New York, in 1886, entitled 'The Daughter of Pharaoh ,' which has had a large sale. Another book, a juvenile for boys and girls, entitled 'Brave Lads and Bonnie Lasses,' was recently issued by the same house. He is at present engaged on a novel describing Oriental life in the days of Ahab and Jezebel, and he has also nearly ready a story of adventure for boys. "As a townsman Mr. Colby is a valuable citizen; and socially he is much of a favorite, though somewhat inclined to be reserved in unfamiliar or uncongenial company. He is six feet in height, of fine physique and courteous manner. With a comfortable income from his pen, he lives as near, perhaps, as any one ever does the author's ideal life, in the pleasant village of his native town." In 1882 Mr. Colby was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Maria George, daughter of Gilman C. George, a leading resident of the town. Since he came of age, Mr. Colby has been a candidate repeatedly for every office in town. He has been Town Treasurer four years, a member of the School Board six years, and Postmaster four years. He has been a Trustee of the Pillsbury Library since its establishment. Mr. Colby is a member of the New Hampshire Historical Society, of the New Hampshire Antiquarian Society, and an honorary member of the Manchester Press Club. He was buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Frederick Myron, b. 9 Dec 1849, Warner, NH [WarVR?:119] and d. 1920 [GS]; m. Hannah Maria, dau of Gilman C GEORGE, 25 Dec 1882, Warner, NH [NHVR]. She was b. 1844 [GS] in Warner [NHVR/mc] and d. 1910 [GS]. Frederick was a famous writer [Warner Hist:473] and she an authoress [NHVR/mc]. Professionally he was an undertaker [StearnsNH Fam 4:1570]. For more of his accomplishments see Biographical Review of 1897. They are buried in the New Cemetery in Warner. Frederick Myron Colby Author and Probate Attorney.. b. Warner, NH 9 Dec 1848, a son of Levi O. and Mary (Durrell) Colby.. Educated public schools and Colby Academy.. Commenced writing in early life, for various publications, including the Youth's Companion, St. Nicholas and other periodicals for the young.. author of interesting articles on "Historic Mansions of New Hampshire".. long time contributer to the Granite Monthly, writing on topics of local, state and general interest.. author of various published volumes, including "Pharaoh's Daughter", "Bonnie Lads and Bonnie Lasses", "Kings and Girl Queens"..He was a Liberal.. a Democrat .. member Board of Education 1878-88.. town treasurer 1885-86 & 1895.. postmaster of Warner 1894-9.. superintendent Simonds Free High School 1910-15.. Democratic candidate for Congress (NH) second district 1908.. member Manchester Press Club.. member Wonolancet Club.. Married (1) 25 Dec 1882 H. Maria George of Warner who died 29 Mar 1910, (2) 29 June 1915 Ella S. Palmer. Resided Warner, NH. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Levi Osgood COLBY and Mary Dustin DURRELL. Spouse: Hannah Maria GEORGE. Frederick Myron COLBY and Hannah Maria GEORGE were married on 25 DEC 1882 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Fred Myron, Age: 34 years, Marriage: H. Maria GEORGE, Age: 38 years, Date: 25 Dec 1882; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Spouse: Ella S. PALMER. Frederick Myron COLBY and Ella S. PALMER were married on 29 JUN 1915 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Frederick Nehemiah COLBY was born on 1 JAN 1882 in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 22 JAN 1920 in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Parents: Charles Sylvester COLBY and Catherine ALLEY. Spouse: Mary A. WRIGHT. Frederick Nehemiah COLBY and Mary A. WRIGHT were married on 4 NOV 1903 in Maine. Children were: Harold Frederick COLBY, Wright COLBY. Frederick Oddlin COLBY was born on 21 DEC 1925 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Paul Keating COLBY and Ida HEAFNER. Frederick P. COLBY was born on 7 NOV 1895 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1910 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother. Listed as Fred P. Colby.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Capt. James Loring COLBY and Susan Arda PREBLE. Frederick P. E. COLBY was born on 5 MAR 1865 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father.) He died on 5 AUG 1912 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Name: Frederick P Colby Death date: 05 Aug 1912 Death place: Boston,,Massachusetts Gender: Male Race or color (expanded): White Age in years: 47 Estimated birth year: 1865 Birthdate: 1865 Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts Marital status: Married Spouse's name: Father's name: Eben D Colby Mother's name: Eveline Hamaford Film number: 2396421 Digital GS number: 4283290 Image number: 00620 Reference number: 602 Collection: Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841 - 1915 Parents: Eben D. COLBY and Eveline E. HANNAFORD. Frederick R. COLBY was born on 21 AUG 1911 in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Nottingham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Youngstown, Mahoney County, Ohio. (living at home with father and mother.) He died in FEB 1985 at Nottingham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 292-09-7241. Parents: Irving Atwell COLBY and Mary B. BARTLETT. Frederick Readon COLBY was born on 16 JAN 1940 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: John Herbert COLBY and Eva May (Peterson) TAYLOR. Frederick S. COLBY was born on 8 SEP 1862 in Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. He died on 23 JAN 1864 at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine. Parents: Augustus Frederick COLBY and Eliza Helen NILES. Frederick S. "Fred" COLBY was born on 22 NOV 1892 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 30 JUN 1900 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont. (pauper; living at poorhouse.)(living with father and mother.) He died Suicide on 29 AUG 1956 at Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Sylvanus COLBY and Ellen A. SANDERSON. Spouse: Mattie E. (Leucott) POWERS. Frederick S. "Fred" COLBY and Mattie E. (Leucott) POWERS were married on 4 JAN 1936 in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont. Frederick Samuel COLBY was born on 18 APR 1876 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with mother.) Parents: Samuel L. COLBY and Mary CARSON. Frederick Sanforth COLBY was born on 20 JUL 1859 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1870 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Census Place: Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 202D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Ned S. COLBY Self M M W 20 N.H. Occ: Laborer Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. Ella COLBY Wife F M W 22 N.H. Occ: Keeping House Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. William COLBY Son M S W 6M N.H. Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H. ========================================================= He appeared in the census in 1900 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 26 APR 1910 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Parents: Hale C. COLBY and Harriet M. DAILEY. Spouse: Ella Ellen GRANT. Frederick Sanforth COLBY and Ella Ellen GRANT were married on 19 NOV 1879 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. Children were: William COLBY, Addie M. COLBY, Daughter COLBY, Bertie COLBY, Winfred Hale COLBY, Hallie M. COLBY, Laura Alice COLBY, Daughter COLBY. Frederick Simeon COLBY was born on 13 APR 1878 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 20 DEC 1957 at Los Angeles County, California. Parents: Albert M. COLBY and Josephine BRIGGS. Frederick W. Clark COLBY was born about 1932. Broker at Lake Charles, LA. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Dr. Fred W. Clark COLBY and Gertrude FOLLETT. Spouse: Sandra A. KIPLINGER. Frederick W. Clark COLBY and Sandra A. KIPLINGER were married about 1957. Children were: Charles Follett COLBY. Frederick Wilkens COLBY was born on 21 DEC 1895 in Fairmount, Hamilton County, Tennessee. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1900 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 11 MAY 1910 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. (living at home with father.) He appeared in the census on 5 JAN 1920 in North Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. (living at home with father and step-mother.) Parents: Walter Wilkens COLBY and Jessie BROWN. Spouse: Margaret SMITH. Frederick Wilkens COLBY and Margaret SMITH were married about 1920. Frederick William COLBY was born on 17 MAY 1810 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Occupants listed at this residence: Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frederick W. Colby 40 M Farmer $1,000 NH Lucy Colby 37 F NH Joseph S. Colby 16 M Farmer NH Y Lucy A. Colby 14 F NH Y ================================================== He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1860 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He was living in 1880 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 3 APR 1895 at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1003056; Records of marriage, birth and death, 1829-1902. For Franklin, New Hampshire.) He was buried in Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (Franklin Cemetery.) SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Lieut. Isaac COLBY and Hannah TAYLOR. Spouse: Lucy SOMES. Frederick William COLBY and Lucy SOMES were married on 12 SEP 1833 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. Children were: Joseph Soames COLBY, Lucy Ann COLBY, Isaac COLBY. Frederick William COLBY was born in 1863 in New Jersey. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Charles Hezekiah COLBY and Jane BAYLIS. Frederick Williams COLBY was born on 3 JUN 1875 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 23 APR 1910 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: George William COLBY and Florence I. PARTRIDGE. Frederick Woodward COLBY was born on 8 JUN 1861 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Gilford, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He died on 16 NOV 1908 at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 15,575; New Hampshire Cemetery Records.) He was buried in the New Bay/Union Cemetery at Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire" Vol II.-Genealogies, by Rev. M. T. Runnels, 1881; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Ira Taylor COLBY and Cynthia Almira WOODWARD. Spouse: Jennie Olive WOODMAN. Frederick Woodward COLBY and Jennie Olive WOODMAN were married on 8 SEP 1892 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Fred W., Age: 31 years, Marriage: Jennie O. WOODMAN, Age: 24 years, Date: 08 Sep 1892; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Myra B. COLBY, Carl W. COLBY, Marjorie Eva COLBY, Marion Cynthia COLBY, Frederick Ira COLBY. Frederique Augustus COLBY was born on 31 AUG 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Herbert Forrest COLBY and Abbie Partridge LEWIS. Fredrick COLBY was born in 1851 in New York. He appeared in the census on 18 JUL 1860 in Corning, Steuben County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Lt. Col. Newton T. COLBY and Mary CHASE. Fredrick August COLBY was born on 28 APR 1848 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Nashville, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1870 he was a Railroad Engineer in Bloomington, Mclean County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Bloomington, Mclean County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) In 1880 he was an Engineer in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He died on 13 MAY 1918 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Parents: John Vincent COLBY and Frances Dorothy CLARK. Spouse: Margaret
BRADY. Fredrick August COLBY and Margaret BRADY were married on 31 MAY 1873
in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. (SOURCE: Illinois Statewide Marriage
Index 1763 - 1900.)
Spouse: Mary Hoffman MARTIN. Children were: Elmer Langdon COLBY. Spouse: Jennie Ida BABCOCK. Fredrick August COLBY and Jennie Ida BABCOCK were married on 20 MAR 1892 in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Children were: Roy Burdett COLBY, Earl Bernard COLBY, Mildred "Millie" COLBY, Frances COLBY. Fredrick E. COLBY was born on 26 APR 1845 in Howard, Kent County, Ontario, Canada. He died on 10 JUL 1885. He has Ancestral File Number 195Z-7TJ. Parents: Philander COLBY and Rachel FERGUSON. Spouse: Emily Jane LINK. Fredrick E. COLBY and Emily Jane LINK were married in 1868 in Kent County, Ontario, Canada. SOURCE: Colby, Frederick E., age 23, son of Philander, marr. Emily Jane Link in 1868 - Kent Co., ONT Marriages, trans. by Judith Mitton, see Liber 97, #10. Fredrick Fitzroy COLBY was born on 1 MAR 1882 in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado. (living at home with mother.) He died from electrocution on 20 AUG 1955. Parents: Alvah Joshua COLBY and Mary Augusta CLARK. Fredrick Homer "Fred" COLBY was born in 1904 in Michigan. He appeared in the census on 3 MAY 1910 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 17 JAN 1920 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Rothwell Barker COLBY and Birdella Amelia BACKUS. Fredrick L. COLBY was born in 1860 in Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine. Parents: Alexander COLBY and Abigail ROBINSON. Spouse: Annie
F. HASSEN. Fredrick L. COLBY and Annie F. HASSEN were married on 12 NOV 1881
in Dresden, Lincoln County, Maine.
Freeborn Garitson COLBY was born on 3 APR 1822 in Eaton [Madison], Carroll County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 30 AUG 1850 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 2 JUN 1852 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Parents: Colman COLBY Esq. and Mehitable Rebecca CARLTON. Spouse: Hannah [ ] BAILEY. Freeborn Garitson COLBY and Hannah [ ] BAILEY were married on 19 APR 1846 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Elizabeth C. COLBY. Freeling Seymour COLBY was born on 4 SEP 1857 in Normon, Clark County, Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Greenwood, Phillips County, Kansas. He appeared in the census on 23 JAN 1920 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. He died on 28 OCT 1937 at Illinois. He was buried on 5 NOV 1937 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Freeling was in Mitchell County, Kansas in 1880. Parents: Adoniram Judson COLBY and Sophrania Elsie HOWLAND. Spouse: Emma Viola JACKSON. Freeling Seymour COLBY and Emma Viola JACKSON were married in 1880 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas. Children were: George Earl COLBY, Charles Alonzo COLBY, Albert Warren COLBY, Retta Ione COLBY, Calvin Roy COLBY, Lulu Vesta COLBY, Harry Austin COLBY, Gladys Naomi COLBY, Willis Ralph COLBY. Freeman COLBY was born on 1 FEB 1823 in Holland, Erie County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Kelso, Sibley County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Kelso, Sibley County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Kelso, Sibley County, Minnesota. Census Place: Kelso, Sibley, Minnesota Source: FHL Film 1254634 National Archives Film T9-0634 Page 298D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Freeman COLBY Self M M W 56 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: VT Mo: VT Lurellah COLBY Wife F M W 49 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: CT Armenia COLBY Dau F S W 25 NY Fa: NY Mo: CT Eliza COLBY Dau F S W 23 NY Fa: NY Mo: CT Oscer COLBY Son M S W 18 MN Fa: NY Mo: CT Fenier COLBY Dau F S W 10 MN Fa: NY Mo: CT ========================================================= He died on 24 JUL 1886 at Kelso, Sibley County, Minnesota. He was buried in Ottawa, Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Township: Ottawa County: Le Sueur Name: FREEMAN COLBY Birth Date: 1824 Death Date: 1886 Cemetery: Mound Comments: SP. LUSILLAH S Section: C Parents: John Benjamin COLBY and Dolly DAVIS. Spouse: Lurellah S. (COLBY). Freeman COLBY and Lurellah S. (COLBY) were married about 1845. Children were: Francis R. COLBY, Armenia COLBY, Eliza A. COLBY, Edson John COLBY, Oscar J. COLBY, Louis COLBY, Fenier COLBY. Freeman COLBY was born about 1861 in New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. (living with grandfather, John Colby) Parents: Daniel S. COLBY and Harriet F. (COLBY). Freeman Adelbert COLBY was born on 5 FEB 1863 in Illinois. He appeared in the census on 18 JUN 1870 in Sheldon, Wyoming County, New York. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 29 JUN 1880 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. (living at home with father and step-mother.) He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1900 in Brighton, Marathon County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census in APR 1910 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Unity, Marathon County, Wisconsin. He died on 6 MAY 1924 at Unity, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Parents: William James COLBY and Cordelia HILTON. Spouse: Mary J. DAVIDS. Freeman Adelbert COLBY and Mary J. DAVIDS were married about 1885. Children were: Pearl A. COLBY, Earl L. COLBY, Guy COLBY, Myrtle COLBY, James Simen COLBY, Verna COLBY, Hermice Melinda COLBY, Paul Edwin COLBY, Irene D. "Rena" COLBY, Marietta COLBY, Alvira Abigail COLBY, Louis F. COLBY. Freeman Eri COLBY was born on 3 JAN 1840 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (family living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 11 JUN 1900 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 9 JAN 1916 at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 1TC4-CNG. )BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Eri COLBY and Mehitable M. HARRIMAN. Spouse: Retta Margaret CLEMENTS. Freeman Eri COLBY and Retta Margaret CLEMENTS were married on 14 FEB 1867 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Freeman E. Age: 27 years, Marriage: Retta CLEMENT Age: 25 years, Date: 14 Feb 1867; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Almond B. COLBY, Scott COLBY, Alice COLBY, Roscoe Eri COLBY, Bessie Ethel Ross COLBY. Freeman Hodgdon COLBY was born on 1 DEC 1875 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Thomas Melvin COLBY and Adeline H. WELCH. Freeman Holden COLBY was born on 6 APR 1908 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 28 SEP 1910 in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with mother and step-father.) He died in SEP 1985 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He had Social Security Number 001-09-4185. Social Security Death Index Record Name: Freeman Colby SSN: 001-09-4185 Last Residence: 03598 Whitefield, Coos, New Hampshire, United States of America Born: 6 Apr 1908 Died: Sep 1985 State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 ) Parents: Guy C. COLBY and Eva A. HOLDEN. Spouse: Ellen Elizabeth RAMSAY. Freeman Holden COLBY and Ellen Elizabeth RAMSAY were married on 23 FEB 1927 in Bellows Falls, Windham County, Vermont. Children were: Freeman Holden COLBY Jr., Elaine Mary COLBY. Freeman Holden COLBY Jr. was born on 16 JUL 1927 in Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) He died on 11 NOV 1974. He had Social Security Number 002-20-3506. Social Security Death Index Record Name: Freeman Colby SSN: 002-20-3506 Born: 16 Jul 1927 Died: Nov 1974 State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951 ) Parents: Freeman Holden COLBY and Ellen Elizabeth RAMSAY. Freeman W. COLBY was born in 1862 in Illinois. He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Greenwood, Phillips County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Francis West COLBY and Adelia Dorcas PIERCE. Freeman W. COLBY was born on 17 MAR 1901 in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1930 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. He died on 15 MAY 1993 at Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Parents: Franklin Henry "Frank" COLBY and Maude Eveline DISHAW. Spouse: Florence (COLBY). Freeman W. COLBY and Florence (COLBY) were married about 1922. Children were: June COLBY. Frieda Mae COLBY was born in 1909 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Joshua William Small COLBY and Mary Ann DAVIS. Spouse: Samuel D. TACKER. Samuel D. TACKER and Frieda Mae COLBY were married on 27 JUN 1942 in Paris, Oxford County, Maine. Gage COLBY was born on 23 JUN 1923 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Parents: Woodard L. COLBY and Ruth GAGE. Gail Mavis COLBY was born on 3 AUG 1936 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008.) Parents: Edwin Harold COLBY and Gertrude Hope MEDCALF. Gardner COLBY was born in 1793. He died in 1857 at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the Franklin Cemetery at Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Spouse: Betsey ASH. Gardner COLBY and Betsey ASH were married about 1817. Children were: Josiah E. COLBY, Albert COLBY. Gardner COLBY was born on 3 SEP 1810 in Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. In 1850 he was a merchant in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 10 SEP 1850 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Newton, Middlesex County. Age 40, Real Estate Value: $30,000.) He appeared in the census on 22 SEP 1860 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 2 APR 1879 at Newton Center, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Brooklyn Eagle; Date: April. 3, 1879, page 2. Gardner Colby, one of the leading dry goods merchants of Boston and a prominent woolen manufacture, died yesterday. He endowed Colby University, which bears his name. He was a merchant in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Gardner Colby 1810 - 1879, Railroad developer, Philanthropist founder of Colby University was born in Bowdoinham, Maine on Sept 3, 1810. His Father, a wealthy merchant of Maine, lost his fortune in consequence of the second war with England and dying soon after, left his infant children to the care of their mother. She removed to Charleston, Mass., where, through hard work and thrift, she was able to rear the children. Gardner received a good common school education and began his business life by a year's employment as a clerk in a grocery store. Then he entered the dry goods business, opening a store of his own in Boston when he was 20 years old. Later he embarked extensively in the manufacture of woolens when he laid the foundation of his great wealth (one article said he was reputed to be worth over $2,000,000). During the Civil War, he was one of the largest contractors to supply clothing to the Federal Army. At one time, he was largely interested in navigation, engaging extensively in the Chinese trade. He also made profitable investments in real estate especially at South Cove near Boston. Later, he made large investments in railroads. In 1870, he was elected president of Wisconsin Central R.R.. He became one of the most extensive railroad developers and executives in the North West. A devout Baptist, Gardner gave a great deal of money to Brown University and from 1855 until his death, he was annually chosen a trustee. He was also treasurer of Newton Theological Institute at Newton, Mass. In another book it states that he gave a building known as Colby Hall. In 1864 the trustee's of Waterville College, Maine, realizing the great difficulty of continuing work with meager funds which had so long handicapped the institution, appealed to Mr. Colby for assistance. He responded at once and making a visit to Waterville to ascertain the real condition of affairs. He unhesitatingly pledged $50,000, subject only to the subscription of an additional $100,000 by other friends of the college. This act of his was its real salvation and by unanimous consent the name was changes to Colby University. Mr. Colby's business life was passed in Boston. Of his two sons, Charles Lewis Colby succeeded him in the management of his railroad interests, and Rev. Henry Francis Colby, a noted Baptist preacher, continued his activities in the cause of religion and humanity. Mr. Colby died at his home in Newton Centre on April 2, 1879. Bio from The National Cyclopedia of America - Biography Vol VIII, Published by James L. White & Co. 1900. Located in the Manchester, N.H. Public Library. ===================================== Colby College Chartered in 1813 when Maine was still part of Massachusetts, and originally called the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, Colby is one of the oldest colleges in New England. After Maine separated from Massachusetts, the new legislature conferred upon the school the right to grant degrees, and in 1821 the institution was renamed Waterville College. The turmoil of the Civil War severely tested the resources of the College as many students left the all-male campus and the school appeared on the verge of closing. At that point Gardiner Colby, a well-to-do Boston merchant and Maine native, stepped in to provide the funding necessary to avert tragedy. The grateful Board of Trustees thanked him for the gift by renaming the school after him. A few years later another landmark event occurred at the school. Mary Low, who matriculated in 1871, became the Colleges first female student, and Colby gained the distinction of being the first all-male New England college to become coeducational. Following World War I, Colby found itself crowded between the Kennebec River and the repair yards of the Maine Central Railroad in downtown Waterville. Ten buildings stood on a scant 30 acres, with six other buildings scattered across the downtown area. The trustees voted to move the College to a new site. President Franklin W. Johnson led the effort, and the campaign eventually proved successful, overcoming such major setbacks as the Depression and World War II. In 1952 Colby completed the move to the new site, Mayflower Hill, on land that had been made available to the College by the citizens of Waterville. ==================================== Colby, Gardner The 20th Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol. 2, p.307 Colby University The 20th Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol. 2, p.307 COLBY, Gardner, philanthropist, was born in Bowdoinham, Maine, Sept. 3, 1810; son of Josiah C. and Sarah (Davidson) Colby. His father died poor when Gardner was quite young, and his mother, to meet the wants of her children, removed to Charlestown, Mass. Gardner secured a fair education and engaged in mercantile pursuits in Boston in 1830. He was interested in various enterprises, including the china trade, real estate and manufacturing woolen goods. He gained a large fortune, principally through the sale of woolens during the civil war, and through the rapid rise in Boston "South Cove" lands. He was elected in 1870 president of the Wisconsin central railroad and built a line of 340 miles of railway, penetrating the forests of the state. During his lifetime, even when a clerk, he was a systematic contributor from his earnings to philanthropic causes. Brown university, the Baptist missionary union, Waterville college and Newton theological institution were his most conspicuous beneficiaries, and Waterville college became Colby university in acknowledgment of his princely gifts at a time of desperate need. He was treasurer of Newton theological institution, 1844-68; president of the board of trustees, 1870-79; a trustee, 1843-79; and trustee of Colby university, 1865-79. His son, Henry Francis Colby, born in 1842, was graduated from Brown in 1862, became a Baptist clergyman, and was elected president of the board of trustees of Denison university in 1890. Gardner Colby died in Newton Centre, Mass., April 2, 1879. ================================================= Brooklyn Eagle Apr. 21 1870 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Gardiner Colby, Esq. has promised Colby University, for new books, $500 yearly for ten years. Parents: Josiah Chase COLBY and Sarah DAVIDSON. Spouse: Mary Lou ROBERTS. Gardner COLBY and Mary Lou ROBERTS were married on 1 JUN 1836 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Gloucester.) Children were: Gardner Roberts COLBY, Charles Lewis COLBY, Reverend Henry Francis COLBY, Joseph Lincoln COLBY, Mary Frances COLBY, Georgette Emeline COLBY. Gardner COLBY was born on 14 SEP 1864 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1870 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in New York Herald newspaper on 22 MAR 1888 in New York City, New York County, New York Colby-Curtis On Wednesday evening, March 21, Mr Gardner Colby and Fanny H., daughter of Mr. Henry Curtis at North Orange Baptist Church by Rev. James T. Dickinson, all of Orange, New Jersey. He died on 4 NOV 1917 at East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Parents: Gardner Roberts COLBY and Martha Louise HUTCHINS. Spouse: Fanny Hazard CURTIS. Gardner COLBY and Fanny Hazard CURTIS were married on 21 MAR 1888 in Essex County, New Jersey. Children were: Gardner COLBY, Amelie COLBY, Henry Curtis COLBY, Martha Louise COLBY, Carolyn Colgate COLBY. Gardner COLBY was born on 20 JUN 1889. He died on 6 MAY 1956. No children. Parents: Gardner COLBY and Fanny Hazard CURTIS. Spouse: Elizabeth PHILBROOK. Gardner COLBY and Elizabeth PHILBROOK were married on 20 AUG 1930. Gardner COLBY was born in 1897 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. He died in 1898 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. He was buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan Parents: Rothwell Barker COLBY and Birdella Amelia BACKUS. Gardner Avery COLBY was born on 27 JAN 1873 in Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 27 APR 1910 in Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota. He appeared in the census on 6 JAN 1920 in Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota. In 1920 he was a Theater Manager in Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota. He died on 4 AUG 1922 at Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002.) He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Plainview, Wabasha County, Minnesota Colby, Gardner A., Proprietor of a moving picture theater and opera house in Plainview, was born in Plainview Township, January 27, 1873, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Colby. He was educated in the local schools and at a business college in Minneapolis, and for some years thereafter remained on his parents' farm, working for his father, at first by the month, and during the last year on a percentage. In 1898 he enlisted in the Fourteenth Regiment Band, as trombone player, and went with the organization to Chicago. After his return he was variously employed until 1909, in which year he entered into his present business, at first renting the theater, but later buying it, as his enterprise has proved a success. The house is provided with an elevated floor, and has a capacity of 200. Mr. Colby takes pains to secure good attractions, and that his efforts are appreciated is shown by the large number of patrons with whom the place is a favorite resort. Mr. Colby is a member of the Masonic order and of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was married, December 9, 1899, to Helma R. Christopher, who was born in Plainview, Minn., May 6, 1878, daughter of Nels and Anna Christopher. Of this union there is one child, Ruth, who was born September 21, 1905. Mr. Colby and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Parents: Loyal Dyke COLBY and Orilla AVERY. Spouse: Helma R. CHRISTOPHER. Gardner Avery COLBY and Helma R. CHRISTOPHER were married on 9 DEC 1899 in Minnesota. Children were: Ruth COLBY. Gardner Roberts COLBY was born on 11 APR 1837 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 10 SEP 1850 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 22 JUN 1870 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. He appeared in the census in 1880 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Census Place: East Orange, Essex, New Jersey Source: FHL Film 1254780 National Archives Film T9-0780 Page 499C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Gardener R. COLBY Self M M W 43 MA Occ: Woolen Goods Commission Fa: MA Mo: MA Martha L. COLBY Wife F M W 43 MA Fa: MA Mo: MA Gardener COLBY Son M S W 15 NJ Fa: MA Mo: MA Lewis COLBY Son M S W 12 NJ Fa: MA Mo: MA Arthur COLBY Son M S W 10 NJ Fa: MA Mo: MA John W. CRUMBLE Other M S B 24 VA Occ: Servant Fa: VA Mo: VA Bridget LENAHEN Other F S W 33 IRE Occ: Servant Fa: IRE Mo: IRE ========================================================= He died on 20 JUN 1889 at East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. New York Times 21 Jun 1889 New York City, New York GARDNER R COLBY Gardner R. Colby, one of the best-known merchants in this city, died suddenly of heart disease on a train near Monmouth Beach yesterday afternoon, while on his way to his Summer home at the beach. He was born in Boston in 1835 and was the son of Gardner Colby, a prominent merchant and manufacturer of that city who also founded the Colby Institute in Maine. Mr. Colby came to New York about twenty-five years ago as his father's agent here. Several years later he entered into business for himself, and was one of the founders of the firm of Slade & Colby, which was later on succeeded by the firm of Harding, Colby & Co. The last named firm had a very extensive woolen trade, controlling a business of several millions of dollars annually. It did an extensive business for the Washington Mills until the failure of that establishment. Mr. Colby was a through merchant and had such a practical knowledge of mercantile affairs that he was often elected to preside at business meetings of merchants and other financial men. He was the President of the Ninth National Bank, a Director of the Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad, and was connected with various public and charitable institutions. He was a member of the Baptist Society and deacon of the Baptist church at Orange. In Summer he usually lived at Monmouth Beach. ============================ New York Times 23 Jun 1889 New York City, New York COLBY,--Suddenly, in his 53 year, GARDNER R. COLBY of Orange, N. J. Funeral from North Orange Baptist Church, Monday, June 24, on arrival of 1:30 P. M. train from New York, D., L. & W. R. R. Parents: Gardner COLBY and Mary Lou ROBERTS. Spouse: Martha Louise HUTCHINS. Gardner Roberts COLBY and Martha Louise HUTCHINS were married on 6 OCT 1859 in Newton Center, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Harriet COLBY, Gardner COLBY, Louis St. Clair COLBY, Arthur Hutchins COLBY, Charles Hutchins COLBY, Gerald COLBY. Garnet COLBY was born on 29 AUG 1874 in Warren, Lake County, Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Warren, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Warren, Lake County, Illinois. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1910 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. She died on 16 SEP 1955 at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. Parents: Byron B. COLBY and Nancy E. BLISS. Spouse: Timothy Arthur SIMPSON. Timothy Arthur SIMPSON and Garnet COLBY were married on 2 SEP 1903 in Illinois. Children were: Helen SIMPSON, Marion SIMPSON, Elinor SIMPSON. |