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Capt. Moses COLBY was born on 31 DEC 1796 in New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) Dob list as 31 Dec 1786. He was christened/baptized on 23 APR 1797 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: "Genealogical Abstract of Books 1 and 2 of the First Church Records of Hopkinton, NH'" Taken from the Records fo the congregational church, by Franklin C. Thompson. 1948 found at the NH Historical Society Library # 929.3778b H797t.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence: 20 : 21
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Moses Colby 53 M Farmer $2,500 NH
Elsie 54 F NH
George H. 26 M (?) NH
Melville 24 M Painter NH
Swell G. 15 M NH Y
Susanna 78 F NH
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In 1860 he was a farmer in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 24 JUN 1870 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 28 JAN 1876 at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was buried in the New Hopkinton Cemetery at Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Moses Colby, the son of James Bryant Colby and Susanna Story, was born in New London, December 31, 1796. In February, 1797, his father moving to Hopkinton, Moses was brought in his mothers arms, riding on an ox-sled, to the homestead of his grandfather, Anthony Colby, the spot where now lives Melvin Colby, on Beach Hill. Moses Colby was a captain of the militia. In 1844 he was a chosen representative to the General Court, in opposition to the railroad interests in the controversy the prevailing.
In 1820, December 28, he married Elsie Abbott, daughter of Moses Abbott and Mary Batchelder, of Concord. They had children, ---- John Gilman, born November 21, 1821; Mary Eliza, born June 30, 1823; George Herrick, born June 22, 1825; Melvin, born June 20, 1828; Sewell Gage, born April 17, 1835.
Moses Colby died January 28, 1876; his wife, December 3, 1882.
Anthony Colby, the grandfather of Moses, is said to have been the thirteenth settler in Hopkinton, coming from the vicinity of Newbury Mass. He was grandfather of Gov. Anthony Colby, of New London.

(BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.)
Parents: James Bryant COLBY and Susanna STORY.

Spouse: Elsie ABBOTT. Capt. Moses COLBY and Elsie ABBOTT filed marriage intentions on 3 DEC 1820 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. They were married on 29 DEC 1820 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Moses, Marriage: Elsy or Eley ABBOT, Date: 29 Dec 1820; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: John Gilman COLBY, Mary Eliza COLBY, George Herrick COLBY, Melvin COLBY, Sewall Gage COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born on 25 MAY 1799 in Hawke (Danville), Rockingham County, New Hampshire. In 1850 he was a blacksmith in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 9 AUG 1850 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1860 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 24 JUN 1870 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He died on 19 NOV 1873 at Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-3J5. He was buried in the Plainfield Center Cemetery at Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: Enos COLBY and Hannah PAGE.

Spouse: Eunice GOODRICH. Moses COLBY and Eunice GOODRICH were married on 23 AUG 1823. Children were: Enos Page COLBY, Mary Jane COLBY, Hannah S. COLBY, Erastus COLBY, Moses COLBY, Delphine E. COLBY, Luella Delphine COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born on 7 SEP 1803 in Danville, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) (BOOK SOURCE: "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Jane PILLSBURY.


Moses COLBY was born on 14 AUG 1804 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Moses Colby 45 M Farmer 3000 NH
Emeline Colby 42 F NH
Emeline 19 F NH Y
Harrison 17 M Farner NH Y
Caroline 14 F NH Y
Harriet 9 F NH Y
Madison 5 M NH Y
Frederick 1 M NH
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In 1870 he was a farmer in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 20 JUL 1870 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 4 JUN 1876 at Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Moses had a total of 8 children.
SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) Vital Records, New Hampshire State. Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates. Parents: Moses COLBY and Betsey WILKENS.

Spouse: Emeline SAVAGE. Moses COLBY and Emeline SAVAGE were married on 30 MAR 1830 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Children were: Emeline Maria COLBY, Harrison M. COLBY, Harrison Moses COLBY, Caroline Matilda COLBY, Harriet Elizabeth COLBY, James Madison COLBY, Frederick H. "Fred" COLBY, Eddie W. COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born about 1806 in Holland, Erie County, New York. Parents: Rev. John COLBY and Abigail WEST.


Moses COLBY was born in FEB 1810 in Maine. He died on 28 FEB 1810 at Newfield, York County, Maine. Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Dolly BLAISDELL.


Photo Moses COLBY was born on 30 AUG 1811 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He died on 5 OCT 1818 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Amesbury.) He was buried in the Bartlett-Union Cemetery at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970. Parents: John Waterhouse COLBY and Abigail COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born on 16 MAY 1813 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: John COLBY and Sarah FLANDERS.


Moses COLBY was born in 1815. He died in 1848 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Parents: Enoch Eastman COLBY and Mary HURLBURT.

Spouse: Mary BUSHNELL. Moses COLBY and Mary BUSHNELL were married about 1846. Children were: George F. COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born on 28 NOV 1822 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (SOURCE: FHL Film 0027514; General index to vital records of Vermont, early to 1870 Vermont. Secretary of State.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) Parents: Hezekiah COLBY and Lucy TRACY.


Moses COLBY was born on 1 FEB 1824 in Lisbon, Grafton County, New Hampshire. 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 214C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Moses COLBY Self M M W 56 N.H.
Occ: Laborer Fa: N.H. Mo: N.H.
Mary J. COLBY Wife F M W 46 ME.
Occ: Keeping House Fa: N.H. Mo: ME.
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He appeared in the census in 1900 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire. He died on 8 NOV 1901 at Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.
Whitefield,NH, Times, Thurs., Nov. 14, 1901:

MOSES COLBY

Death Occurred At Late Residence Friday Morning.

Deceased Was 77 Years 9 Months of Age.

Moses Colby, an aged and respected citizen of Whitefield, died at his residence on Union street Friday morning after a long and painful illness, at the age of 77 years and 9 months. The cause of death was heart trouble and a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held from the house Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Wells Hadley, pastor of the Advent Christian church, was officiating clergyman and spoke words of comfort to the bereaved relatives. Interment took place in the village cemetery.

Mr. Colby was born in Lisbon,NH, Feb 1, 1824, the son of Vagley [sic] Colby and Abigail Couch. In early life he came to Whitefield where he spent the greater part of his life. He was united in marriage May 22, 1850, to Miss Mary J. Stalbird, of Whitefield, she dying about twenty years ago. The last years of his life he has made his home with his sister, Martha Colby, at the residence where his death occurred. Mr. Colby was an old veteran, having served his country during the Civil war in Co. E, 14th N.H. Regiment. He is survived by two sisters and one brother, as follows: Miss Martha Colby, of this town, Mrs. Theron Bell, of West Burke, Vt., and Joseph Colby of Scotts.

Mr. Colby was a quiet and unassuming man and respected by all who came in contact with him. In religion he was an Advent, being an attendant at the Advent Christian church.

Buried: Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.

Parents: Bagley COLBY and Abigail COUCH.

Spouse: Mary Jane STALLBIRD. Moses COLBY and Mary Jane STALLBIRD were married on 21 MAY 1853 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976 ; COLBY, Moses, Age: 28 years; Marriage: Mary Jane STALBIRD, Age: 20 years; Date: 21 May 1853 Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.


Photo Moses COLBY was born on 5 JUL 1833 in Solon, Somerset County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 12 SEP 1850 in Solon, Somerset County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Moses Colby 26 M Farmer $100 ME
Asenath 21 F NH
True Frank 2 M NH
Mary Ann 7/12 F NH
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He served in the military from SEP 1862 to AUG 1863.
Name: Moses Colby ,
Residence: Salisbury, New Hampshire
Enlistment Date: 24 September 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Unit Numbers: 1200 1200
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 24 September 1862 at the age of 29
Enlisted in Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 23 October 1862.
Mustered out Company E, 16th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 20 August 1863 in Concord, NH

He appeared in the census on 10 AUG 1870 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1880 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 8 JAN 1917 at Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 15,575; New Hampshire Cemetery Records.) He was buried in the Maplewood Cemetery at Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "The History of Boscawen & Webster, New Hampshire, from 1878 to 1933." by Willis G. Buxton.) Parents: Enos COLBY and Lydia BABBS.

Spouse: Asenath H. SCRIBNER. Moses COLBY and Asenath H. SCRIBNER were married on 18 DEC 1856 in Salisbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Moses, Marriage: Acenath SCRIBNER, Date: 18 Dec 1856; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Frank True COLBY, Mary Ann COLBY, Walter H. COLBY, Delia S. COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born on 29 FEB 1836 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He appeared in the census on 9 AUG 1850 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1860 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He died on 22 NOV 1919 at Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. He has Ancestral File Number 18GS-3T1. He was buried in the Plainfield Center Cemetery at Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Eunice GOODRICH.

Spouse: Ellen A. SIMPSON. Moses COLBY and Ellen A. SIMPSON were married about 1860 in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont. Children were: Lee COLBY, Frederick Lee COLBY, Flora Emma COLBY, Myrtle COLBY.


Moses COLBY was born in 1837 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine. (living with father) Parents: William G. COLBY and Pamelia PLUMMER.


Moses COLBY was born on 19 NOV 1838 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 8 AUG 1850 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with step-father and mother) He appeared in the census on 16 JUN 1860 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with step-father and mother) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1870 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Hillsborough, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254762 National Archives Film T9-0762 Page 340D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Moses COLBY Self M M W 41 NH
Occ: Peddler Fa: NH Mo: NH
Ellen M. COLBY Wife F M W 36 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: MA
Anne COLBY Dau F S W 16 MI
Occ: Works Wollen Mill Fa: NH Mo: NH
Fred B. COLBY Son M S W 14 NH
Occ: Farm Labor Fa: NH Mo: NH
Nora F. COLBY Dau F S W 12 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
Chancy M. COLBY Son M S W 8 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
Corles C. COLBY Son M S W 6 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
Blanche E. COLBY Dau F S W 4 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
Jessie T. COLBY Dau F S W 2 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He appeared in the census in 1900 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 9 JAN 1920 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1930 in Rollinsford, Strafford County, New Hampshire. (living with son Wayne and his family.) He died on 22 DEC 1930 at Rollinsford, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Name: Moses Colby
Gender: Male
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Death Date: 22 Dec 1930
Death Place: Rollinsford, New Hampshire
Age: 92
Birth Date: 1838
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Father's Name: Levi Colby
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00482-3
System Origin: New Hampshire-EASy
Source Film Number: 2168191
Reference Number: Item3, p62
Collection: New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949

Parents: Levi COLBY and Hannah FARSON.

Spouse: Ellen Maria MORRILL. Moses COLBY and Ellen Maria MORRILL were married on 17 NOV 1862 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Children were: Anne COLBY, Fred Bruce COLBY, Nora Frances COLBY, Chauncey Morrill COLBY, Carl Corliss COLBY, Blanche E. COLBY, Jessie T. COLBY, Eddie W. COLBY, Wayne Moses COLBY.


Moses C. COLBY was born on 17 DEC 1820 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 30 SEP 1885 at Piermont, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He has Ancestral File Number 12B2-TC2. Cause of death: Liver ailment. They moved to Piermont, NH in 1847.
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: Willoughby COLBY and Betsey M. MORGAN.

Spouse: Elizabeth E. CLEMENT. Moses C. COLBY and Elizabeth E. CLEMENT were married on 11 SEP 1842 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; Marriage: Elizabeth CLEMENT Date: 11 Sep 1842; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Charles H. COLBY, Sophronia COLBY, Sarah E. COLBY, Lucina M. COLBY, Milton COLBY (twin), Marietta COLBY (twin), John A. COLBY, Martha L. COLBY, Sarah E. COLBY, Alice Bell COLBY.


Moses C. COLBY was born in MAY 1823 in Solon, Somerset County, Maine. He died young. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Enos COLBY and Lydia BABBS.


Photo Moses Carter COLBY was born on 11 JAN 1825 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Recorcs of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) He appeared in the census on 28 JUN 1860 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In 1860 he was a clothing dealer in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He appeared in the census on 8 JUN 1880 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 29 JAN 1896 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was a butcher in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: True COLBY and Sophronia FLANDERS.

Spouse: Nancy Osgood CURRIER. Moses Carter COLBY and Nancy Osgood CURRIER were married on 29 SEP 1846 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Recorcs of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Salisbury.) Children were: Abby Ann COLBY.

Spouse: Elizabeth BROWN. Moses Carter COLBY and Elizabeth BROWN were married on 26 JUN 1872 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Moses Clement COLBY was born on 10 FEB 1815 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 22 OCT 1835 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Daniel COLBY and Betsey CLEMENT.


Moses Davis COLBY was born in 1829 in New Hampshire. In 1850 he was an apothecary in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 13 AUG 1850 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1860 he was an apothecary in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUL 1860 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 6 JUN 1870 in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In 1870 he was a drugist in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 22 NOV 1870 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Ephraim COLBY and Ruth DAVIS.

Spouse: Sarah Williams FULLER. Moses Davis COLBY and Sarah Williams FULLER were married on 16 APR 1861 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Susie F. COLBY, Russell Hawes COLBY.


Moses E. COLBY was born in 1836 in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census on 19 SEP 1850 in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: Emerson COLBY and Mary CARTER.

Spouse: Annie Eliza SMITH. Moses E. COLBY and Annie Eliza SMITH were married on 14 DEC 1883 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Middlesex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Lexington.) Children were: Abbie Louisa COLBY.


Moses Emmerson COLBY was born in 1790 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died on 5 NOV 1835 at Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Gloucester.) There is some question as to whether Moses Emmerson Colby in Moses Colby s/o Ebenezer Colby and Lois Elliot.

(BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.) Parents: Moses COLBY and Unknown Wife (COLBY).

Spouse: Nancy POOL. Moses Emmerson COLBY and Nancy POOL were married on 26 NOV 1810 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Gloucester.) Children were: Emerson COLBY, William COLBY, Otis COLBY, Henry P. COLBY, Lousia Ann COLBY.


Moses F. COLBY was born on 15 AUG 1788 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Moses F. Colby 62 M Farmer $3,000 NH
Eliza 56 F NH
Sarah 16 F NH Y
Lydia 10 F NH Y
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He appeared in the census in 1860 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Occupants listed at this residence:
Name Age/Sex Occupation Worth Birth School
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Moses F. Colby 71 M Farmer $7,100 NH
Eliza 65 F NH
Sarah L. 25 F NH
Lydai E. 20 F NH
Hannah P. Colby 64 F $200 NH
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He appeared in the census in 1870 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living with brother Isaac Chase Colby) He died on 30 APR 1872 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film 1003063, Congregational Parish Records for Warner, New Hampshire.)

Name: Moses F Colby
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Death Date (Original): 30 Apr 1872
Death Date (Standardized): 30 Apr 1872
Death Place: Warner
Gender: Male
Race (Original): W
Race (Standardized): White
Age: 84
Estimated Birth Year: 1788
Birthplace: Warner, , New Hampshire
Marital Status: Widowed
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Father: Stephen Colby
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Mother: Polly
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Clerk's Locality: Warner, , New Hampshire
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Film Number: 1001068
Digital Folder Number: 4243491
Image Number: 00598
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Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947

The cause of death was listed as Cancer. He was buried in the Coal Hearth Cemetery at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire Parents: Stephen COLBY and Sarah FERRIN.

Spouse: Eliza DAVIS. Moses F. COLBY and Eliza DAVIS were married on 11 APR 1830 in Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Moses F.; Marriage: Eliza DAVIS; Date: 11 Apr 1830; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Sarah C. COLBY, Lydia E. COLBY.


Photo Moses Fellows COLBY was born on 27 JUL 1839 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He served in the military from OCT 1861 to AUG 1862 in Civil War.
Name: Moses F Colby ,
Residence: Londonderry, New Hampshire
Enlistment Date: 12 October 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New Hampshire
Unit Numbers: 1209 1209
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 12 October 1861 at the age of 22
Enlisted in Company D, 7th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 06 November 1861.
Received a disability discharge Company D, 7th Infantry Regiment New Hampshire on 17 August 1862 in Beaufort, SC

He appeared in the census on 21 JUL 1870 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census on 23 JUN 1900 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. In 1900 he was a farmer in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Merrimac, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was buried in the Pleasant View Cemetery at Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850. Salisbury, birth. Parents: Ebenezer COLBY and Sarah PHILBRICK.

Spouse: Sarah Lane ROBINSON. Moses Fellows COLBY and Sarah Lane ROBINSON filed marriage intentions on 3 JUN 1874 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. They were married on 30 JUN 1874 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.)

Spouse: Viola C. (Neal) SMITH. Moses Fellows COLBY and Viola C. (Neal) SMITH were married on 27 DEC 1908 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


Moses Franklin COLBY was born on 14 MAY 1816 in Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378, Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) In 1860 he was a farmer in Washington, Marshall County, Iowa. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Washington, Marshall County, Iowa. He appeared in the census in 1870 in New York City, New York County, New York. In 1880 he was a Confectioner in New York City, New York County, New York. He appeared in the census in 1880 in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents: William COLBY and Mary LITTLE.

Spouse: Susan P. PAINE. Moses Franklin COLBY and Susan P. PAINE were married on 25 DEC 1838 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Dr. Moses French COLBY was born on 2 JUL 1795 in Thornton, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Between 1821 and 1823 he was a phusician in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont. Between 1832 and 1863 he was a physcian in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. He died on 4 MAY 1863 at Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. He was buried after 4 MAY 1863 in the Crystal Lake Cemetery at Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada He has more notes. #1.
COLBY, MOSES FRENCH, physician and politician; b. 2 July 1795 in Thornton, N.H., younger son of Samuel Colby and Ruth French; m. 10 July 1826 Lemira Strong, and they had two sons and one daughter who lived to adulthood; d. 4 May 1863 in Stanstead Plain, Canada East.

Samuel Colby moved his family to Derby, Vt, in 1798, and they were among the pioneers in that settlement. At the age of 19, Moses French began the study of medicine with the local doctor in Derby. He left to attend medical lectures at Yale College in New Haven, Conn., in 1817 and graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., in 1821. He then began to practise in Derby. Although a boundary line separated Derby from Stanstead, Lower Canada, the people of both shared social interests, and he was named an officer in the newly formed chapter of the Stanstead Masonic Golden Rule Lodge. In 1828 Colby entered the School of Practical Anatomy at Harvard College. There he made the acquaintance of Dr Augustus Addison Gould, president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, with whom he long sustained an interesting correspondence, some of which was published. He returned to his practice in Derby with an ma.

In 1832, after passing a rigid examination before the Quebec Medical Board, Dr Colby moved to Stanstead, whose two physicians had died. His outstanding professional work and continued studies soon placed him at the head of his profession in the Eastern Townships and in northern New England. He published a pamphlet, New views of the functions of the digestive tube in 1860 and contributed valuable articles to the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal and other periodicals. He also offered his own remedies for sale: newspapers advertised “Dr. M. F. Colby’s anti-costive tonic and pills, a Canadian Remedy,” in the 1860s.

Colby was also public-spirited. In January 1837 the Conservative families of Stanstead had prevailed upon him to seek election to the assembly after the resignation of John Grannis, one of two members for Stanstead; the other was Marcus Child*, who supported the Patriote party. The Missiskoui Standard, a Conservative newspaper founded in 1835 by James Moir Ferres, endorsed Colby as a man of high principles. Colby agreed with the views expressed by Conservatives in Stanstead who, although they were opposed to some of the Legislative Council’s policies, did not favour an elective council, which they felt would put too much power into the hands of French Canadians. Neither did he think that the way to improve the government was through revolution. Dr Colby served in the assembly from 13 Jan. 1837 to 27 March 1838, when it was replaced by the Special Council. In 1839 Colby was sued by Robert Nelson*, the former Patriote, allegedly because of an operation performed in 1833 in Vermont. Nelson appears, however, to have been retaliating for Colby’s refusal to support him during the rebellion.

In the first election after the union of the two Canadas in 1841 Moses Colby and Reformer Marcus Child contested Stanstead County. Colby declared himself “an advocate for the free and unfettered exercise of the elective franchise, for a system of responsible government that would secure the country against fraud and malversations of office,” and for taxation only with the consent of the people legitimately expressed through their representatives. He was, however, defeated by Child.

In 1847 Colby was appointed surgeon in the Stanstead Regiment of militia. Another indication of his wide interests appeared in the Stanstead Journal’s comment in September 1848 on his fine Ayrshire cattle shown at the Stanstead County fair at Barnston. For a number of years before his death in 1863 Colby was in feeble health, prematurely worn out by overwork in a day when good physicians were few. He had had a sincere concern for his patients and was regarded as an able, inquiring, and forceful man and doctor. His eldest son, Charles Carroll*, represented Stanstead in the House of Commons from confederation to 1891.



M. F. Colby, New views of the functions of the digestive tube by M. F. Colby, M.D., of Stanstead, C.E. (Rock Island, Que., 1860). BCHS Arch., W. F. Beattie, “The times of Marcus Child.” PAC, MG 30, D62, 8, pp.632–36. Private archives, C. C. Colby (Sabinel Island, Fla.), Colby family papers. Missiskoui Standard (Frelighsburg, Que.), January 1837. Stanstead Journal (Rock Island, Que.), 28 Dec. 1854; 12 April, 22 Nov. 1860; 8 Jan. 1863. Vindicator and Canadian Advertiser (Montreal), 7 Jan. 1837. Cyclopædia of Canadian biog. (Rose, 1886), 564. B. F. Hubbard, Forests and clearings; the history of Stanstead County, province of Quebec, with sketches of more than five hundred families, ed. John Lawrence (2nd ed., Montreal, 1963), 151–53. Stanstead County Historical Society centennial journal (2v., n.p., 1965–67), II.

M.D., Medical Department, Yale College, 1817. M.D., Medical Department, Dartmouth, 1821. A.M. (hon), Dartmouth, 1837. Harvard Medical School, 1828.

(BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "History of the Colby Family" by James W. Colby, pub 1895.) Parents: Samuel COLBY and Ruth FRENCH.

Spouse: Lemira STRONG. Dr. Moses French COLBY and Lemira STRONG were married on 10 JUL 1826 in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont. Children were: Charles Carroll COLBY Esq., Emily COLBY, William Benton COLBY, Emily S. COLBY.


Moses G. COLBY was born on 7 AUG 1841 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Ripton, Addison County, Vermont. (living at home with father and mother) He died on 21 MAY 1881 at Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. Parents: Stephen Gove COLBY and Charlotte N. GOVE.

Spouse: Mary TAYLOR. Moses G. COLBY and Mary TAYLOR were married in JUN 1868 in Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont.


Moses Gilbert COLBY was born on 10 MAR 1827 in Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire. In 1860 he was a machinist in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 13 JUL 1860 in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut. (listed as Gilbert.) He appeared in the census on 8 AUG 1870 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 4 JUN 1880 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. He appeared in the census on 1 JUN 1900 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. (living with daughter Jennie and her family.) He died on 16 JUN 1910 at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Parents: Dr. Moses COLBY and Hannah GOODWIN.

Spouse: Ann LLOYD. Moses Gilbert COLBY and Ann LLOYD were married on 30 OCT 1859 in Albany, Albany County, New York. Children were: Charles Gilbert COLBY, Emma COLBY, Fanny COLBY, Jennie E. COLBY.


Moses Green COLBY was born on 22 AUG 1827 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He died about 1832 at Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont. (BOOK SOURCE: "The Gove book : history and genealogy of the American family of Gove and notes of European Goves." Author: Gove, William Henry, Date of Publication: 1922.) Parents: Joseph COLBY and Lydia GOVE.


Moses H. COLBY (twin) was born on 21 OCT 1816 in Sanbornton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 5 JUN 1880 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He died on 3 DEC 1883 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.) Moses has been in a very successful business for many years as a furniture dealer, and owner of real estate, in South Boston, Mass.; unmarried.

(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: Joseph COLBY and Sally WEEKS.


Moses Harvey COLBY was born on 16 AUG 1817 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 17 JUL 1860 in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. He died from heart failure on 18 APR 1889 at Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. (SOURCE: Lake County, Ohio Death Records, Volume 1, Pages 174-179.) He was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery at Painesville, Lake County, Ohio (BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) "The History of Sutton, New Hampshire" by Augusta H. Worthen.) Parents: Enoch COLBY and Sally HARVEY.

Spouse: Shuah FIFIELD. Moses Harvey COLBY and Shuah FIFIELD were married about 1839. Children were: George S. COLBY, Charles COLBY, Caroline COLBY, Mary C. COLBY.


Photo Moses Long COLBY was born in FEB 1822 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: 1850 Massachusetts Census. Boston Suffolk County, page 355. Age 27.) He was living in 1891 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Amesbury, Massachusetts Directory, 1891.) He appeared in the census on 14 JUN 1900 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (living with Edwin Lawrence Colby and family. listed as Uncle.) In 1900 he was a capitalist in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on 16 JUL 1901 at Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Laid at rest-
Funeral services of the late Moses L. Colby held at the historic Macy-Colby House. Very largely attended ...delegations from organizations.

The funeral of Moses L. Colby took place as it was fitting it should from the Macy-Colby house. His remains followed by a long train of mourners were borne from the ancient home of his fathers to their lasting resting place on the green hillside near the graves of his ancestors.

It was the funeral of one in whom many were interested and the attendance at the obsequies was large.

Besides the many relatives and friends to whom Mr. Colby was well known and beloved, there was a large number of citizens and some strangers. Representatives also of the Bartlett Cemetery Association, Josiah Bartlett Chapter of D.R., Amesbury Improvement Society and the remaining '49 ers in town, A. M. ....ntgon and Ephraim Brown also ........Morrill of Newburyport.

The services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Davis who discoursed at some length. In closing he spoke tenderly of the deceased bringing out some of the traits of his character. He emphasized feelingly the moral life, the gentle manner, the quiet reticent ways, the noble patriotism and magnanimous spirit of Mr. Colby in presenting the town with the invaluable gift of his ancient ancestral home with the spacious grounds so finely graded and adorned. Mr. Colby's religious belief it was not easy to define for he was a man of few words on these things and of exceedingly taciturn disposition. His brother Luther was a leading spiritualist but one who knew them both well and at whose home they were frequent guests remarked that in the discussion of such matters Moses never showed by word or act that he had any sympathy with spiritualism.

A quartette consisting of C.S. Wingate, Dr. E.L. Noyes, Mrs. Sadie Taylor, and Miss Mildred Daniels sang two selections, "Lead Kindly Light", and "Still, Still With Thee" and closed the service by chanting The Lord's Prayer.

Floral tributes to the memory of the deceased were many and very beautiful. There were wreaths, set pieces and bouquets by the family, the immediate friends and others. Hose Four contributed a basket of choice flowers, the Bartlett Cemetery Association, a large set piece and Josiah Bartlett Chapter of D.R. a wreath of rare flowers.

The bearers were Horace S. Worthen, G.W.Osgood, George S. Bartlett and Willis McFarland.

When the body was placed in the hearse it was followed to the grave in the Bartlett Cemetery in the rear of the home by a large procession of mourners formed of relatives, friends, citizens, and others. At the grave Mr. Davis read two appropriate selections from Scripture and offered prayer.

The burial was in charge of Under....and Pettigell.

He was buried in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (Bartlett-Union Cemetery.) He appeared in newspaper July 19, 1901
LAID AT REST
Funderal Services of
Late Moses L. Colby
Held at the Historic Macy-Colby House
Very Largely Attended – Delegation From Organizations

The funeral of Moses L. Colby took place as it was fitting it should from the Macy-Colby house. His remains followed by a long train of mourners were borne from this ancient home of his fathers to their last resting place on the green hillside near the gravers of his ancestors.

It was the funeral of one in whom many were interested and the attendance at the obsequies was large.

Besides the many relatives and friends to whom Mr. Colby was well known and beloved, there was a large number of citizens and some strangers. Representatives also of the Bartlett Cemetery Association, Josiah Bartlett Chapter of D.R. , Town Improvement Society had the two remaining ‘49ers in town, A.M. Huntington and Ephraim Brown, also F.F. Morrill of Newburyport.

The services were conducted by Rev., D. W. Davis who discoursed at some length. In closing he spoke tenderly of the deceased bringing out some of the traits of his character. He emphasized feelingly the moral life, the gentle manner, the quiet reticent ways, the noble patriotism and magnanimous spirit of Mr. Colby in presenting the town with the invaluable gifts of his ancient ancestral home the its spacious grounds so finely graded and adorned. Mr. Colby’s religious belief it was not easy to define for he was a man of few words on these things and of an exceedingly taciturn disposition. His brother Luther was a leading spiritualist but one who knew them both well and at whose home they were frequent guests remarked that in the discussion of such matters Moses never showed by word or act that he had any sympathy with spiritualism.

A quartette consisting of C.S. Wingate, Dr. E.L. Noyes, Mrs. Sadie Taylor and Miss Mildred Daniels sang two selections, “Lead Kindly Light” and “Still, Still With Thee”. And closed the service by chanting the Lord’s Prayer.

The floral tributes to the memory of the deceased were many and very beautiful. There were wreathes set pieces and bouquets by the family, the immediate friends and others. Hose Four contributed a basket of choice flowers, the Bartlett Cemetery Association a large set piece and Josiah Bartlett Chapter of D.R. a wreath of rare flowers.

The bearers were Horace S. Worthen, G.W. Osgood, George S. Bartlett and Willis McFarland.

When the body was placed in the hearse it was followed to the grave in the Bartlett Cemetery in the rear of the old home by a large procession of mourners formed of relatives, friends, citizens and others. At the grave Mr. Davis read few appropriate selections from Scripture and offered prayer.
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MOSES L. COLBY
Death of a Well Known Resident
Was a ‘49er and a Veteran Fireman
Generous Gift of the Historic Macy-Colby House

On Tuesday Moses L. Colby, a well known resident of the town passed away at his home in Kendrick’s Court. He was the son of Capt. Wm. And Mary Long Colby and was born in 1821. His father was twice married. The children by the second wife were Joseph, Obadiah, Moses, Elizabeth and Luther, who was the editor of the “Banner of Light” for many years.

The first Colby came to this country in Governor Winthrop’s company in 1636 and Moses was of the seventh generation from Anthony, the first Colby settler of Amesbury. He went to Boston when a young man and learned the trade of a boot maker and followed that trade for some years. He belonged to one of the Boston Fire Companies, the equipment of which he loved to preserve to his last years.

Moses was one of those who went to California in ’49 and resided there for 18 years, keeping store part of the time.

He was a member of one of the ’49 Clubs of Boston. In his return from California he boarded with his nephews who kept house for their father Obadiah in the old Macy house. This house has been in the possession of this family for ten generations, since 1654 when they purchased it from Thomas Macy the first town clerk who erected it. After the death of Obadiah, Moses became legal heir to the Macy house be purchasing the property rights of others.

Since his nephew Wm. Moved from the Macy house to Allen’s Corner Moses had boarded with his nephew Edward who resides in Kendrick’s Court. At this home he had for himself rooms which he kept in orderly arrangement relics of other years which he treasured so highly.

He ever had a strong desire to see the Macy house preserved as an object of historic interest by the town and in this he was fully sustained by the members of Josiah Bartlett Chapter D.R.

The Bartlett Cemetery Association having purchased from Mr. Colby the land in the rear of the house, it was placed in their hands and would be kept in an excellent stare of preservation. The Cemetery Association would thus secure by his gift to them what they had desired, an entrance to their grounds. For this reason, he gave a deed of the house to the Association stipulating that it should be kept in excellent order.

It had been a great labor of love to Mr. Colby this summer in putting the grounds in to proper shape and adorning them.

Mr. Colby was a great lover of his country, a true patriot. Last Saturday only he remarked to a friend who visited him that it caused him keen regret in not seeing the old flag float from the Macy house on the Fourth of July, the first time in all his life he had ever missed it there on that day. He was a man that was neat and orderly in all his habits and ways of life. He was upright and square in all his dealings with his fellows and was gently and retiring in disposition. His familiar form will be greatly missed by all his friends at the Ferry and elsewhere; but he will not be forgotten for he has left us an enduring memorial of his kindness and generosity.

The death of Moses Colby removes from our midst a highly respected and most public spirited citizen. His generous gift to Josiah Bartlett Chapter Daughters of the Revolution of the historic Colby-Macy house will ever endear his name to the people of this town. This ancient house which has so many interesting historic facts connected with its history will always be highly prized. Mr. Colby did not wait until after he had departed this life before he did good with his money, his liberal contributions in fixing up the historic house and grounds were fully appreciated and he lived to see the generous use of his funds benefit those around him. Would that other men of means might emulate his example and by a liberal use of their wealth give the public something from which they can receive benefit.

He bought the Macy-Colby House from his nephew, William Colby, son of his brother Obadiah.

In 1899 or 1900, Moses Colby presented the original family homestead, known as the Macy - Colby House, to the Bartlett Cemetery Association. Before turning the property over, he made extensive repairs to the house. He put in sills, new floors, and the roof was re-shingled. Also, the chimney was rebuilt and the hearths in the old fireplaces were restored. Soon the house was ready to be put into the care of the Josiah Bartlett Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution and their first meeting in the Macy-Colby House was held on June 27, 1900.

(BOOK SOURCES: (1) "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury Massachusetts" by David W. Hoyt; (2) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970.)

Parents: Capt. William COLBY and Mary LONG.


Photo Moses Norris COLBY was born on 18 APR 1845 in East Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census in 1880 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254763 National Archives Film T9-0763 Page 297D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Moses COLBY Self M M W 35 NH
Occ: Piper Fa: NH Mo: NH
Lucy COLBY Wife F M W 36 NH
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NH Mo: NH
Norris COLBY Son M S W 8 NH
Occ: At School Fa: NH Mo: NH
Edward COLBY Son M S W 5 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
John COLBY Son M S W 1 NH
Fa: NH Mo: NH
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He died on 11 NOV 1907 at Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
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Collection: New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947
He was buried in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (Pine Grove Cemetery.) (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.) Parents: Nathaniel COLBY and Hepzibah WOODBURY.

Spouse: Lucy P. POOR. Moses Norris COLBY and Lucy P. POOR were married on 7 MAY 1868 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Moses N. Age: 23 years, Marriage: Lucy P. POOR Age: 24 years, Date: 07 May 1868; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Norris Poore COLBY, Edward H. COLBY, John H. COLBY.


Moses Sawyer COLBY was born on 4 DEC 1807 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) SOURCES: (1) "The Colby Family in Early America" by Frederick Lewis Weis, Caledonia, The Colonial Press, pub 1970; (2) International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. Parents: Isaac COLBY and Mehitable JONES.


Moses Thomas COLBY was born on 9 OCT 1837 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census on 10 SEP 1850 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (living with father) He appeared in the census on 13 JUN 1860 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Census Place: Canaan, Grafton, New Hampshire
Source: FHL Film 1254764 National Archives Film T9-0764 Page 98B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Moses T. COLBY Self M M W 42 N H
Occ: Farmer Fa: N H Mo: N H
Martha A COLBY Wife F M W 45 N H
Occ: Keeping House Fa: N H Mo: N H
Lorenda A COLBY Dau F S W 20 N H
Occ: Teacher Fa: N H Mo: N H
Ella J COLBY Dau F S W 16 N H
Occ: At Home Fa: N H Mo: N H
Newton B COLBY Son M S W 14 N H
Occ: At School Fa: N H Mo: N H
Mattie J COLBY Dau F S W 11 N H
Occ: At School Fa: N H Mo: N H
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He appeared in the census on 20 APR 1910 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He died on 16 JAN 1911 at Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCES: (1) FHL Film: 2217735; Canaan, New Hampshire Town Records. (2) Deaths Registered in the City of Concord for the Year Ending December 31, 1911.) He was buried in the West Canaan Cemetery at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire Parents: Thomas Madison COLBY and Amella STILES.

Spouse: Martha Ann HOUSTON. Moses Thomas COLBY and Martha Ann HOUSTON were married on 12 MAY 1855 in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Moses T. Age: 17 years, Marriage: Martha A. HOUSTON Age: 20 years, Date: 12 May 1855; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Almeda D. COLBY, Charles Manner COLBY, Lorinda A. COLBY, Ella J. COLBY, Newton B. COLBY, Lizzie M. COLBY, Martha Jane COLBY.


Mottly P. COLBY was born in 1868 in Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Webster (Sabattus), Androscoggin County, Maine. (living with father) Parents: Charles Harrison COLBY and Harriet H. "Hattie" BEARCE.


Mr. COLBY was born between 1500 and 1505 in Semperingham, Lincolnshire, England. He died at Semperingham, Lincolnshire, England. He has Ancestral File Number XMQ4-C0.

Spouse: Mrs Unknown COLBY. Mr. COLBY and Mrs Unknown COLBY were married about 1525 in Semperingham, Lincolnshire, England. Children were: Matthewe COLBY.


Mr. COLBY was born about 1765 in Poplin (Fremont), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Sarah COLBY. Mr. COLBY and Sarah COLBY were married about 1786.


Mr. COLBY was born about 1785.

Spouse: Betsey (COLBY). Mr. COLBY and Betsey (COLBY) were married about 1806. Children were: Winthrop COLBY.


Mr. COLBY was born about 1802 in Vermont.

Spouse: Hannah (COLBY). Mr. COLBY and Hannah (COLBY) were married about 1830. Children were: Edward COLBY, Maria COLBY, George COLBY, Frances COLBY, Sylvanus COLBY.


Mrs Adelbert COLBY was born about 1860.

Spouse: Adelbert COLBY. Adelbert COLBY and Mrs Adelbert COLBY were married about 1880. Children were: John C. COLBY, Orpha N. COLBY, Mary R. COLBY.


Mrs Benjamin COLBY was born between 1709 and 1732. The name of Benjamin's wife is unknown.

Spouse: Benjamin COLBY. Benjamin COLBY and Mrs Benjamin COLBY were married about 1749. Children were: Corpl. Benjamin COLBY.


Mrs Elias COLBY was born about 1795. (her name is unknown to me at the present time.)

Spouse: Elias COLBY. Elias COLBY and Mrs Elias COLBY were married about 1814. Children were: Elias COLBY.


Mrs Hannah COLBY was born about 1715. Her surname is unknown.

Spouse: Samuel COLBY. Samuel COLBY and Mrs Hannah COLBY were married before 1738 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Children were: Ichobod COLBY.


Mrs Hazel C. COLBY was born on 12 SEP 1910. She died on 7 JUN 1996 at Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma. She was buried in the Crane Memorial Cemetery at Crane, Crane County, Texas She had Social Security Number 449-09-7075.

Spouse: John Wesley COLBY. John Wesley COLBY and Mrs Hazel C. COLBY were married about 1930.


Mrs Levi COLBY was born about 1766. She died on 14 MAR 1832 at Warner, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Her name is unknown.

Spouse: Levi COLBY. Levi COLBY and Mrs Levi COLBY were married about 1788. Children were: Levi COLBY, Valentine COLBY.


Mrs Levi COLBY was born about 1866.

Spouse: Levi COLBY. Levi COLBY and Mrs Levi COLBY were married about 1886. Children were: Margaret COLBY.


Mrs Molly/Mary COLBY was born about 1740.

Spouse: Peter COLBY. Peter COLBY and Mrs Molly/Mary COLBY were married about 1760. Children were: Molly COLBY.


Mrs Ora N. COLBY was born date unknown.

Spouse: Ora N. COLBY. Ora N. COLBY and Mrs Ora N. COLBY were married date unknown. Children were: Wendell COLBY, Neal COLBY, Paul COLBY, Mary COLBY.


Mrs Richard COLBY was born about 1745. She has Ancestral File Number 18GS-DL4.

Spouse: Richard COLBY. Richard COLBY and Mrs Richard COLBY were married about 1770. Children were: Isaac COLBY, Patty COLBY.

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