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Re: MY COLBY FAMILY

Saudy336751 — 2012-05-29 02:57:08Z

Did Edmund Colby adopt the Bohannan children?
Wondered how they ended up with the COLBY last
name.

Susan...

marriages published in Vermont Newspapers

Shamoca2009 — 2012-05-27 03:16:46Z

Date:2 Dec 1853;
Paper: Vermont Journal

In Albany, NY on Nov 15 by Rev. Mr. Palmer, Newell Colby,Esq. of Poughkeepsie,NY and Cynthia W. Ticknor of Plainfield,NH.

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Date: November 01, 1825
Location: Vermont
Paper: North Star
Article type: Engagement/Marriage Notice

In this town, by Rev. T.C. Pierce, Mr. Ira Colby to Miss Mary Stocker.
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Date: June 06, 1863
Location: Vermont
Paper: Vermont Journal

In Danville May 4, John C. Colby of Walden & Julia Dana of Danville.

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Date: May 11, 1861
Location: Vermont
Paper: Vermont Journal
Article type: Engagement/Marriage Notice

In St. Johnsbury May 1, Laurestine E. Colby & Horace F. Dean.
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Date: February 13, 1864
Location: Vermont
Paper: Vermont Journal
Article type: Engagement/Marriage Notice

In Thetford, Jan'y 31st, Charlotte Colby & Frank Rowell, both of Thetford.

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Date: December 22, 1873
Location: Vermont
Paper: St. Albans Daily Messenger
Article type: Engagement/Marriage Notice

COLBY--GOODWIN
In Montpelier, Dec. 8, Mr. George W. Colby and Mrs. Emily J. Goodwin, both of Montpelier.
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No Headline
Date: March 29, 1862
Location: Vermont
Paper: Vermont Journal
Article type: Engagement/Marriage Notice
In Danville Feb. 20, Mrs. Mary Colby & Abel Houghton

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No Headline
Date: November 09, 1855
Location: Vermont
Paper: Vermont Journal
Article type: Engagement/Marriage Notice

In Tunbridge, Mr. S. Colby, Esq. of Lexington, S.C.
(Editor of the Temperance Standard of that place) and Miss Martha A. Reynolds of Tunbridge.

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Re: MY COLBY FAMILY

Shamoca2009 — 2012-05-27 02:10:27Z

Here's some information that should get you started:

Richard Earl Colby

Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954

birth: 17 Nov 1920
Birth Town: Burlington
Birth County: Chittenden
parents: Edmond Edgar Colby, Christy Taft
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Richard Earl Colby

Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954

marriage: 06 Jun 1942 Burlington, , Vermont

spouse: Genevieve Louise Brown

Children

Children
Richard Earl Colby b: 19 FEB 1943 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont

Michael Alan Colby b: 25 MAR 1947 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont

David Lee Colby b: 14 JUL 1948 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont
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Vermont Death Records

Mr Richard Earl Colby
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1920
Birth Location: Burlington, Vermont
Death Date: 17 May 1947
Death Location: Burlington, Chittenden

Residence: Jericho Center, Vermont
Spouse's Name: Genevieve
Mother's Maiden Name: Taft
Mother's Name: Christie
Father's Name: Edmund E. Colby
Vital Event Type: Certificate of Death
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Marjorie Gertrude Colby

Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954

marriage: 30 Jun 1928 Burlington, , Vermont

parents: Edmund E Colby, Christie Taft
spouse: Clarence Ernest Steele
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July 4 1983.
SWANTON -- Enos E. Colby, 89, of 72 Canada St., Swanton, died early Sunday morning at the Medical Center Hospital after a long illness.

He was born in West Bolton, the son of John B. and Cristie (Taft) Colby. He was a construction worker and truck driver. He was active in the deputy sheriff's department for 12 years and also active in the St. Albans Moose Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Grace (Witham) Colby of Swanton; three sons, Carlton of Glens Falls, N.Y., Randall of St. George Villa, Williston, and Douglas Colby of Swanton; a Stepson, Ronald Witham of Swanton; two daughters, Janet Burritt of St. George Villa, Williston, and Jane Cole of South Burlington; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. A daughter Shirley Barton, predeceased him in 1980.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Chapel, 11Pleasant St., Essex Junction. Burial will be in Jericho Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 11 Pleasant St., Essex Junction, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Swanton Rescue Squad, Swanton, Vt. 05488, or the Chittenden County Cancer Memorial Fund, In care of Mrs. Ellnore Merle, Jericho, Vt. 05463.

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Mrs. Grace (Witham) Colby wife of Enos Colby, d. Saturday, Jan 6 1996.
She was married to Enos on Dec 3 1977.
Enos predeceased his wife on July 2 1983.
Grace's obit mentions two sons, Ronald Witham and Douglas Colby.
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OBIT
Date: 26 Jan 1970;
Paper: St. Albans Daily Messenger

Mrs. Christy Colby

Jericho Center - Mrs. Christy T. Colby, 77, died Thursday morning at a Rutland Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in Williston Oct. 12 1892 to Enos & Jennie (Degree ? ) Taft.

She leaves one daughter, Mrs. John Cannozzaro of Freeport,NY and one son, Enos Colby of St. Albans, and nine grandchildren.
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Note:
The Colby web site shows Enos Colby had 7 children with his first wife, Wilma Madaline Brown.

Carlton Carrol Colby b: 16 MAY 1935 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont

Shirley Ann Colby b: 26 DEC 1936 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont

Janet Christine Colby b: 9 NOV 1937 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont

Barbara Jean Colby b: 7 JAN 1939 in Underhill, Chittenden County, Vermont

Jean Madeline Colby b: 11 OCT 1940 in Underhill, Chittenden County, Vermont

Robert James Colby b: 18 JUL 1943 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont

Randall Lee Colby b: 18 JUL 1943 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont

Twila Hope (Snellman) Colby (1938 ~ 2012) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2012-05-26 18:31:21Z

DAHLSTROM FUNERAL HOME

Twila Colby
(May 11, 1938 - May 20, 2012)

Twila Hope Colby, 74, of Milnor, ND, passed away May 20, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, MN.

Twila was born in the family home at DeLamere, North Dakota, on May 11, 1938 to H. Hugo and Tena (Benrud) Snellman. She graduated from DeLamere High School in 1956 and attended Interstate Business College in Fargo. She was united in marriage to Richard Colby on June 12, 1958 in the DeLamere Lutheran Church. They made their home in DeLamere until 1999, when they moved to Milnor. Twila worked for Pat Hoiland in DeLamere. She also enjoyed working for Eugene and Jean Holmgren at the Coast to Coast Store in Milnor, where she worked for 25 years before retiring.

Twila was Sunday School Superintendent and taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the DeLamere Lutheran Ladies Aid. Twila was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved spending time with her grandsons whenever she could. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, playing 2nd base for the DeLamere Demons, and shoes.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; two sons, Timothy (Joni) Colby, Moorhead, MN and James (Gail) Colby, Detroit Lakes, MN; and five grandsons, Blake, Taylor, Josh, Kyle, and Aaron. Twila was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Hugh, and two sisters, Adaline and Violet.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Milnor Lutheran Church, Milnor, ND. Her funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Milnor Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near DeLamere.

Re: MY COLBY FAMILY

Saudy336751 — 2012-05-20 16:02:50Z

Shelby,
Wanted to see if this will forward to you.
My grandfather was George Ned Colby, brother
to Edmund Edgar Colby that m. Christie (Taft)
Bohannan.
Would love to share the COLBY info that I have.

Susan Audy
White River Jct., Vt

Calvert Canfield Colby (1858 ~ 1913) Obituary

Shamoca2009 — 2012-05-12 18:03:35Z

News article dated 21 Jul 1913:

Paper: Republic

C.C. Colby, formerly of Rockford, died at his home in Chicago yesterday morning (Sunday) at 8:30.
Mr. Colby was born 54 years ago in Oswego,N.Y., and at the age of 21, came to a farm near Lee.
Later he came to Rockford, where he made his home for 20 years. He was in charge of the Union foundry where he was well known. Fifteen years ago, Mr. Colby moved to Chicago where he has resided since.
Mr. Colby is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. Robert E. Colby, Fred Colby, and Miss Leta Colby.

The body will arrive in Rockford Wednesday morning, and the
burial will take place that afternoon in West Side Cemetery.

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Paper: Daily Register Gazette

21 July 1913

a few more details from this news article:

Mr. Colby died at his home on Newport Avenue in Chicago after an illness of four months from cancer of the liver.
The funeral will be held in Chicago on Tuesday, and arrive in Rockford for the burial on Wednesday.
Mr. Colby was born December 1854 in Oswego,N.Y., and was thus 54 years old. (I read it several times, math doesn't work)

He was brought to Illinois by his parents when he was seven years old.
Mr. Colby is survived by his widow, Frances M. Colby, two sons, Robert E and Fred, and one daughter, Leta, all of Chicago.

Bert Colby, who drank a deadly poison by mistake in Rockford a few years ago, was his only brother, although there are several half brothers.

Dr. June Rose Colby (1856 - 1941) Obituary

searchid — 2012-05-10 21:41:48Z

Dr. June Rose born 4 Jun 1856 in Cherry, Ashtabula, Ohio, died 11 May 1941 in Normal, McLean, Illinois. Daughter of Lewis Colby and Celestia Rice. See attachment.
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Dr. June Rose Colby
Normal, Ill. May 11. – Dr. June Rose Colby, 84, professor emeritus of literature at Illinois State Normal university, died at her home here today. She had taught school for 50 years and was the author and editor of many literary text books widely used in schools thruout the United States. She taught literature at Peoria Central High school from 1886 to 1892. She was a member of the National Education association and of the American Association of University Women.

ernestine wells 1878-1964

Shamoca2009 — 2012-05-08 07:59:41Z

Mrs. Ernestine (Wells) Read,
of Proctor Hill Rd. in Hollis,NH, died in Groton,Mass.
July 19 1964.
She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Bertha (Read) King of which she made her home with in Hollis,NH and Mrs. Lorraine (Read) Wells of Grand Prairie,Texas.
Six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive her.
She was the widow of Frank Read.
Burial in the Blossom Hill Cemetary, Concord,NH
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birth: 25 Oct 1878 Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

parents: Martin Wells, Ella L Colby

marriage: 05 Nov 1900 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

spouse: Frank E. Read

notices from NH/ Mass. question

Shamoca2009 — 2012-05-06 14:06:40Z

Date: January 14, 1860;
Paper: Portsmouth Journal(NH) of Literature and Politics

January 8, in this city, Ellen A. Colby, 11 months, daughter of Felix D. & Sarah M. Colby.
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Ellen A Colby

New Hampshire, Birth Records, Early to 1900

birth: 21 Feb 1859 Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States

parents: Phelix D Colby, Sarah M

Felix/Phelix and wife Sarah both b. in Massachusetts

note:
this birth is recorded in Portsmouth but reported from Greenland,NH

THere's a Ellen Colby birth recorded in Newburyport,Mass.,
on 9 Feb 1859 to Felix D. & Sarah M. Colby.
This birth record states father born in Portsmouth,NH.

Are these two births the same person? but recorded in two different states? Could it be because of the border changes of NH & Mass that these are recorded?

Felix D. Colby

Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915

birth: 1815
marriage: 16 Nov 1856 Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts

parents: Joshua Colby
spouse: Sarah M. Clark
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There's another child of Felix D. & Sarah M. Colby born in
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts in 1861:

Imogene Colby (7 months, 10 days)

Massachusetts, Deaths, 1841-1915

birth: 09 Feb 1861 Newburyport, Mass.
death: 16 Sep 1861 Newburyport, Massachusetts

Felix D. Colby's death is recorded the next day, 17 Sep 1861
in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
residence: 16 Sep 1861 Newburyport, Mass.

Re: SL Mother of Edith E Colby in question. Sly or Todd?

Shamoca2009 — 2012-04-18 23:57:28Z

Jean F. Sly Colby

Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915

birth: 1850 Ryegate, Vt.
marriage: 24 Oct 1905 Worcester, Massachusetts

parents: Austin Sly, Eliza Henderson
spouse: Augustus Coolidge

Clephan Marcel (Colby) (Sorensen) Scroggin [1916 ~ 2000] Obituary

RonColby41 — 2012-04-07 01:54:41Z

Clephan Marcel Sorensen Scroggin, 83, died May 26, 2000, from complications of a stroke.

Born December 24, 1916 in Salina, Utah to Elmer and Clara Etta Nielson Colby. Married Clell C. Sorensen in Richfield, Utah on July 10, 1935; he preceded her in death. Married Max L. Scroggin in Elko, Nevada on March 2, 1978; he also preceded her in death. She loved the Jazz and traveling with Max in their motor home.

Survived by daughter, Diana (Val) Herbert, West Jordan; grandchildren, Valene (Art) Villanueva, and Trent C. Herbert, West Jordan; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Ramona Kowalski, Ridgecrest, Calif.; sister-in-law, Marva Colby, Surprise, Ariz.; stepchildren, Terry Scroggin, Portland, Ore.; Cheryl Ann (Rick) Davider; Cory (Scott) Mower; Dennis (Michael) Scroggin; Brent (Linda) Scroggin; Maxine (Earl) Holt; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Kay Colby.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at 12:30 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East. Friends may call Wednesday 11 a.m.-12 noon at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State.

Elmer Kay Colby [1935 ~ 1999] Obituary

RonColby41 — 2012-04-06 18:26:42Z

Elmer Kay Colby

Kay Colby passed away of leukemia, Friday, June 11, 1999, in So. Jordan, UT, at the home of his daughter. Kay spent his last hours with his family and died in the loving arms of his wife of 44 years, Marva.

Kay was born to Elmer and Clara Nelson Colby on February 19, 1935, in Salina, UT. He was raised in Salina and graduated from North Sevier High School in 1953. Kay married Marva Torgenson on March 26, 1955.He is survived by his wife, Marva; and their three children, Shauna (Rick) Christiansen, So. Jordan, UT, Nanette Colby-Booth, Memphis, TN, and Russell Colby, Salt Lake City, Utah; four grandsons, Chad and Brady Perkins, Memphis, TN; Ricky (Carrie) Christiansen, Kearns, UT; and Holden Colby, Salt Lake City, UT; one great-granddaughter, Paige Christiansen; sisters, Ramona Kowalski, Ridgecrest, CA; and Clephan Sorensen Scroggin, Salt Lake City, UT; Kay is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law who all loved him very much.

Marva and Kay began their married life in Salina where all their children were born. They moved with their family to Salt Lake City in 1961 where they lived and raised their family. Kay retired as service manager of PST Vans in 1996. Marva retired in 1998, and then moved to the home of their dreams in Surprise, AZ, to enjoy the warm weather and golf. Kay loved the outdoors where he spent most of his time with his friends and family.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 15th, 1 p.m., in the Salina 2nd Ward. Friends and family may call at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East, Sandy, Monday 6-8 p.m. Tuesday morning at Springer/Turner Funeral Home in Salina, UT, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to the burial service at Salina East Side Cemetery.

Ramona (Colby) Kowalski [1920 ~ 2004] Obituary

RonColby41 — 2012-04-06 18:22:33Z

Ramona C. Kowalski

1920-2004

Long-time Ridgecrest resident Ramona C. Kowalski passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004. She was 84.

A brief memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30 at the Desert Memorial Park. Rev. Dorothy A. Tirk will officiate.

Flowers can be sent to Holland & Lyons Mortuary or donations can be made in her name to the ALS Association. See www.alsa.org.

Mrs. Kowalski was born July 13, 1920 in Salina, Utah. She served in the U. S. Army during World War II.

She married Walter Kowalski in 1946. The couple settled in China Lake in 1947. Here they raised their two daughters. Mrs. Kowalski worked on the China Lake Navy Base until retirement, when she moved to Ridgecrest.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Mrs. Kowalski is survived by her two daughters, Betty Achenbaugh of Lake Forest, and Nancy Bulens of Windham, N.H.; three grandchildren, David Achenbaugh of Ashville, N.C., Stacey Tamurelli of Lake Forest, and Sandra Bulens of Atlanta, Ga.; and great granddaughter Amanda Tamurelli.

Arrangements and media information provided by Holland & Lyons Mortuary, 371-1376.

Omer John Colby Sr. {1943 ~ 2012} Obituary

RonColby41 — 2012-01-24 15:20:15Z

OMER JOHN COLBY SR.

MATTAWAMKEAG – Omer John Colby Sr., 68, passed away Jan. 21, 2012, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Nov. 18, 1943, in Caribou, son of Leon and Rowena (Greenier) Colby.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Norma (Tripp) Colby; daughters, Sandra Forrey of Lincoln, Andrea and her husband, Keith Lufkin, of Farmingdale, Karen and her husband, Tom McCutcheon, of Augusta, Carrie and her husband, Danny Cram, of East Millinocket; son, John and his wife, Karen, of Richmond; grandchildren, Jessica, Chelse, Kari, Shane, Cody and Brandon; great-grandson, Ian; many close friends and co-workers. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Rowena Lee Colby; and a grandson, Nathan Leon; and a brother, Dana.

John was a dedicated friend and employee of Bill Gardner for the past 48 years. Aside from his immediate family, he had an extended family, his co-workers – "the boys." You were all very special to him and had a special place in his heart. John loved to travel, and was always on the go. He enjoyed four-wheeling, and he and Norma did a lot of traveling with their camper. His contagious smile will always live on.

Per his request, there will be no funeral service, but friends may visit the family 2-6 p.m. Friday at his home in Mattawamkeag. Arrangements with Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Eastern Maine Medical Center Coronary Care Unit, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at www.clayfuneralhome.com.

Jennifer Ann (Foye) Colby {1972 - 2012} Obituary

Shamoca2009 — 2012-01-11 01:21:34Z

Jennifer Ann Colby

PEMBROKE,NH - Jennifer Ann Colby, 39, died Jan. 2, 2012, at Concord Hospital following a short and sudden illness.

She was born in Manchester on Dec. 31, 1972, the daughter of Bruce Foye of Pembroke and Diane Foye of Hudson.

She was employed by the Law Offices of Shawn J. Sullivan in Concord. She was a loving daughter, mother and wife. Jennifer touched the hearts of many people and will be sadly missed. She loved being a mother, crafts and shopping.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her son, Ramsey T. Colby; husband, Jason J. Colby; nieces and nephews.

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SERVICES:Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Pembroke, 301 Pembroke St., Pembroke. A celebration of life reception will follow immediately.
Published in Union Leader on January 5, 2012

Nyla D. (Colby) Hiltz {1948 - 2012} Obituary

Shamoca2009 — 2012-01-11 01:17:59Z

Nyla D. Hiltz
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HOOKSETT - Nyla D. Hiltz, R.N.C., 63, died Jan. 6, 2012, at Bedford Hills Nursing Home.

Nyla was born on Oct. 19, 1948, in Concord, the daughter of Ernest and Marion (Ryley) Colby.

She is a graduate of New Hampshire Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for many years at local hospitals and doctors' offices.

She later started her own practice in which she treated women's health issues for 15 years and was certified as a psychiatric nurse by the American Nurses Association.

Nyla's life's passion was caring for others, especially through the use of alternative healing, and she was an accomplished therapeutic touch practitioner.

She was always quick to be by the side of ailing friends and relatives.

She was predeceased by her father, Ernest H. Colby.

Her family includes husband George E. Hiltz of Hooksett; daughter Lynn A. Hiltz of London, England; son G. Jake Hiltz of Billerica, Mass.; brother Wayne Colby of Henniker, brother Larry Colby of Henniker, brother Melvin Colby of Henniker, sister Debra Walsh of Concord, and sister Lynn Arthur of Loudon; and many nieces and nephews.

Nyla was also close to a number of very dear friends who were also healers.

Re: Colby - McFarland

Shamoca2009 — 2012-01-10 23:41:55Z

Name: Arthur Lewis Mc Farland
Mother: Lovina Isabel Colby
Father: Fred P Mc Farland
Estimated Birth Year: 1898
Birthplace: Chester, , New Hampshire
Death Place: Raymond , NH
Death Date: 23 Apr 1899

Lovina's birthplace is listed as York,Ohio on this death record.
Father is born in Lynn,Mass.
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Name: Harry M. Mcfarland

Event: Marriage
Event Date: 28 Jun 1914
Event Place: Raymond, , New Hampshire
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: 1896
Father: Fred P. Mcfarland
Mother: Lovina I. Colby
Spouse: Lulla E. Robinson
Spouse's Age: 17
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1897
Spouse's Father: John D. Robinson
Spouse's Mother: Martha B. Hartford
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Name: Fred P. Jr. Mcfarland
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 21 Feb 1916
Event Place: Hudson, , New Hampshire
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: 1896
Father: Fred P. Mcfarland
Mother: Isabelle Colby
Spouse: Marion I. Porter
Spouse's Age: 15
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year: 1901
Spouse's Father: Willard E. Porter
Spouse's Mother: Mary Etta Kelley
==

Re: Uriah Colby,New Hampshire

Colby42135 — 2012-01-03 16:28:21Z

Lucius Willard Colby was my great grandfather he was Jennie's half sister. Their father was Uriah Colby He was born ,maybe, in Massachusetts in 1815. He married Sophronia Howe in Derby Vermont on 9 july 1840 they had three children Melissa E. born June 1841 died 20 aug. 1847, Lucius Willard(#1) born May 1844 died 17 aug. 1847. I don't know what the cause of death was, but it must have something contageous. Lucius Willard(#2) was born 22 july 1848 in Sutton New Hampshire. Sophronia died in May 1850 in Sutton New Hampshire, she died of consumption (tuberculosis). Uriah married Livonia Palmer in late 1850 or early 1851. they had one child, Laura Jennie born 9 dec 1851 in Warner New Hampshire. In 1856 the family moved to waterloo, Iowa. Jennie married Edgar Seymore Shiner on 28 sept. 1876. He died on 19 march 1883 in Portland Oregon. Yhry had two children that I know of. Clayton Eldridge born 22 July 1877 died Oct 1877 and Harold Earl born 3 aug. 1878 in Waterloo, Iowa Died 9 may 1932 in Los angeles, California.

Re: Uriah Colby,New Hampshire

maisycocoa — 2012-01-02 21:33:40Z

Laura Jennie Colby was my great-great grandmother. Are you still seeking information on Lucius? I have some postcards that two of his daughters wrote to Jennie. I inherited her postcard scrapbook and treasure it.

Mary Jane (Colby) Johnson (1932 ~ 2010) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-12-19 18:22:55Z

Mary Jane (Colby) Johnson

RAPID RIVER — Mary Jane (Colby) Johnson of Rapid River died on Monday evening, January 25 at her daughter's home, near the village of Leonard, MI. Her husband, Eugene Gideon Johnson, preceded her in death in December 2001. Mary and Eugene were united in marriage September 22, 1956 in Mason, MI.

Mary was born on January 2, 1932 in Mason, MI, and she was the daughter of Herbert and Marguerite (Strayer) Colby. She graduated from Mason High School class of '51 and she was a life member of the Mason chapter of the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star. Mary was a dedicated friend to her Mason High School classmates during the past five decades and she will be remembered by them for her generosity in sharing the Johnson family's historic Rapid River homestead along the Whitefish River for past class reunion gatherings.

Besides being a loving mother to and raising five children in the Pontiac area, Mary worked for the Pontiac School District as a teacher's aid before retiring to her husband's ancestral Rapid River home in 1984.

Mary was a faithful and long-time member of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Waterford and Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River. Her hobbies included updating and caring for the family home, and keeping up with all the news surrounding the lives of her children and their families. She too was an avid reader who enjoyed gardening.

Survivors of Mary Johnson include two sons; Guy (Julie) of Bloomfield Township and Darin of St. Clair Shores; three daughters; Ellen (Gerald) Revis of Okemos, Nancy (Mark) Erickson of Redford and Amy (Alan) Hodges of Leonard; 11 grandchildren; Zachary and Hannah Johnson; Nicole Revis (Kris) Dewitt, Angela and Brian Revis; Matthew, Janine and Diedre Erickson; Spencer, Yvonne and Benjamin Hodges; and one great grandchild, Karter DeWitt. Mary also leaves behind a brother, David Colby of Holt, and two sisters, Virginia (George) Olson of Claremore, OK, and Joyce Fox of Owosso.

Besides her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Harry (her twin) and Ken, and a sister, Ilah Jeffrey.

The family of Mary Johnson will receive friends wishing to celebrate her life on Saturday January 30, 2010 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral Services are scheduled to follow at 4:30 PM at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River, with Pastor Stephen Gauger officiating. A luncheon will follow services in the church's fellowship Hall. A separate memorial service in the Lansing area will be scheduled for in the spring for family and friends wishing to attend.

For those wishing to honor Mary's memory in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Mary Jane Johnson Memorial Fund at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River.

Bernard L. Colby (1940 ~ 2002) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-12-10 03:52:19Z

Bernard L. Colby
April 27, 2002

Bernard L. Colby, 61, of Lebanon, ME died late Saturday evening April 27, 2002 at the Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.

Mr. Colby was born on November 12, 1940 in Waterboro, ME. He was the son of Louis and Edna Thompson Colby. He is a graduate of Sanford High School, and worked for the Maine Department of Transportation for 33 years.

Hunting, fishing, and the outdoors were the things that Mr. Colby enjoyed most. He was a former member of the Lebanon fire Department, a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons and the Kora Temple Shriners.

Predeceasing him is his father Louis, and two brothers, Parker and Robert Colby.

Survivors include his mother Edna of Lebanon, ME, his wife Christine of Lebanon, ME, a son Aaron of Lebanon, ME, a daughter Michelle Bridges of Berwick, ME, and a grandson Mathew Bridges. Also surviving are six brothers, Edward of Lebanon, ME, Roger of Lebanon, ME, William of Springvale, ME, Richard of Alaska, Ronald of Springvale, ME, and Charlie of Lebanon, ME; three sisters, Marilyn Emmons of Lebanon, ME, April Hilton of Lebanon, ME, Kathy Ruel of N. Berwick, and several nieces and nephews.

A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday April 30th, 2002 from 4 to 8 PM at the Heald Funeral Home, Springvale, ME; where an 11:00 AM funeral service will be held on Wednesday the 1st of May. Burial will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon.

Edna M. (Thompson) Colby (1918 ~ 2011) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-12-10 03:40:02Z

Edna M. Colby
July 31, 2011
Lebanon

Edna M. Colby, 93, of Lebanon, ME, passed away on Sunday July 31, 2011 at the Kennebunk Nursing Home. She was born in Waterboro on June 14, 1918, a daughter of the late Perley and Nellie (Poole) Thompson.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles and the Boston Red Sox.

She was fully committed to raising her large family.

She is predeceased by her husband, Louis Colby, sons, Parker Colby, Bernard Colby, Robert Colby, Richard Colby, brothers, Everett Thompson and Lester Thompson.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn Emmons of Lebanon, Ronald Colby of North Berwick, Edward Colby of Lebanon, William Colby of Springvale, Katherine Ruel of North Berwick, Roger Colby of Lebanon, April Hilton of Lebanon and Earl Colby of Sanford, many many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

A Graveside service will be held on Thursday at 10AM at the Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.

Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com

Re: Mary (Haggan) Colby ( ? ~ 1947) Obit

virginiagibbons|| — 2011-12-07 01:18:37Z

Mary Haggan Colby was born in Belfast and came to Chicago with her parents as a young girl. She was my grandfather James Haggan's older sister. I know she worked for the telephone company in Chicago as an instructor at one point. I don't know how she met William Colby. After they were married they lived with her parents for a short time and at one point they lived in Missouri. My uncle told me that the women of the congregation in Rumson contacted her sisters to tell them that Colby was cheating on Mary. She died shortly after that. I'd appreciate any information about William Colby in Chicago.

Edwin F. Colby (1925 ~ 2011) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-12-03 18:14:44Z

Edwin F. Colby
May 25, 1925 - November 28, 2011

Edwin F. Colby, 86, of State College, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at The Fairways at Brookline Village, State College, PA. Edwin was born May 25, 1925 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, served as a commissioned naval officer in World War II aboard the U.S.S. Chehalis and graduated from Yale in 1948. He worked as a traffic engineer in Providence and Boston, living in Hingham, Mass. 1959-2001, where he perfected the fine arts of fishing and lobstering. In 2002, Ed moved to State College to be near family. His loving wife, Janice Abel Colby, preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2005. He is survived by his son, Ralph; and grandchildren, Melissa, Edwin and Graham.

Robert Harlan Colby (1928-2001) Obituary

AlexanderRoller — 2011-12-03 18:02:51Z

OBITUARY
December 8, 2001 "Gazette"
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Robert Colby, 73, died on December 5, 2001 at his home in Woodland Park. He was the retired owner of All City Service and Supply Corporation in Denver. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Colby was born on October 17, 1928 in Boulder to H. Burns and Elsie E. (Carver) Colby. He married Carol Smith on April 6, 1951. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Gail Town and Lisa Smith; a brother, Harold B. Colby; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Woodland Park Cemetery with Mountain Memorial Services in charge of arrangements.

Alex Roller
aroller@opusnet.com

Melvin Ambrose Colby (1928 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-12-03 18:00:07Z

MELVIN AMBROSE COLBY

Einan's Funeral Home

Melvin Ambrose Colby, 81, passed away peacefully on December 23rd at Calloway Gardens in Kennewick, Washington. Mel left a legacy of love and an enduring model of humility, kindness and the value of the simple things in life.

Mel was born on an icy night in Plummer, Idaho, 8 April 1928. He was the fourth of six children born to Miles and Altha Colby. During WWII, Mel worked three summers with the Forest Service. Mel graduated from Harrison High School in 1945. When he turned 18, Mel joined the U.S. Navy for a 2-year hitch. In 1948, an amazing love story began that would span over 60 years.

Mel married Velda Stephens on May 14, 1949, in Richland, WA. Mel and Velda lived in Couer D'Alene through the winter of 1949 and then moved to Grandview, followed by a move to the Tri-Cities in 1950. The Colby household was an active one with four children Randy, Sandie, and twins Mike and Steve. Square dancing was a favorite shared hobby for Mel and Velda, and they bought and managed the Hoe-Down Center for a number of years. They loved fishing, swimming, camping, and traveling in their motor home to Arizona, Nashville and Mel's beloved northern Idaho.

Mel worked as contract administrator for J.A. Jones at Hanford except for three years in Michigan, where he worked on the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant as a superintendent for J.A. Jones from 1969 to 1972. The family returned to the Tri-Cities, where Mel finished his working years until retiring in 1990. After retirement, Mel enjoyed playing guitar, writing and recording country music.

Throughout the years, Mel and Velda's love for one another was deep and affectionate. Nothing could break or weaken their love, not even the cruelty of Alzheimer's disease, which struck them both and marked another path they took together.

Mel and Velda indeed shared happiness in life, through sickness and in health, and because of the hope we have through the saving grace of Jesus Christ, the celebration has really just begun.

Mel was preceded in death by his father, Miles; mother, Altha; sister, Melba; brothers, Roy and Lyle. He leaves behind his wife, Velda; son, Randy Colby; daughter, Sandie King (Joe); Mike Colby (Joan); Steve Colby, grandchildren, Rick, Matthew and David Colby, Sherrie Martinez; and four great-grandchildren; sisters Monie (Tim) Fish and Donnie Svoboda.

The family is grateful for the loving and caring staff at Callaway Gardens and Hospice.

There will be a memorial service to celebrate Mel's life at 1:00 on Saturday, January 2nd, at Memories at Sunset Event Center located on the beautiful grounds at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA. Please join us immediately after the service for a reception also at Memories at Sunset Event Center.

The family invites you to express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.einansfuneralhome.com.

Velda Marie (Stephens) Colby (1932 ~ 2011) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-12-03 17:56:44Z

VELDA MARIE COLBY

Einan's Funeral Home

Velda Marie Stephens was born at her Grandma and Grandpa Stephen's farmhouse on September 7, 1932, near Jennings, Kansas. She was the second child of seven born to William and Wilhelmina Stephens. Velda went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2011 at Calloway Gardens. She was constantly surrounded by her family the last week of her life as the final opportunities to show love and care were known to be coming soon. Those days were precious and the regular visits will be greatly missed by her children and family.

Velda's early years in Kansas were memorable ones full of adventures. When Velda was eight, the family moved to Colorado and later when Velda was in the sixth grade, the family moved to Oregon for a short time. In 1945, the family settled in Washington. When she was almost 17, Velda married the love of her life, Mel Colby in Richland, WA. Together Mel and Velda raised a family of four Randy, Sandie, and twins Mike and Steve. They lived most of their married years in the Tri-Cities except for three memorable years in Michigan and some early years in Grandview and Coeur d'Alene. Velda experienced an array of adventures being the busy mom of four young kids.

In 1997, Mel and Velda wrote, 'It seems like there was a crisis of some kind most every day around our house but we're living proof that you can survive.' Survive they did, and they had a lot of fun along the way. Together they raised a loving family who remains close to this day. In retirement years, Velda and Mel had many memorable times in their motor home. The family treasures all the great family get-togethers that Mel and Velda hosted at their house. Simple times that were simply fun!

Mel and Velda loved each other in sickness and in health, and shared the path of Alzheimer's together. They came together to Calloway in October 2007 until Mel passed away on December 23, 2009. In the two years after Mel's passing, Velda continued to live at Calloway and she continued to brighten our lives. Velda loved to sing You Are My Sunshine with daughter Sandie and even though she couldn't always sing the words, it brought her much enjoyment 'in the moment'.

A special thank you to those at Calloway who extended warmth and care to the family.

Velda enjoyed gardening, badminton, fishing, camping, square dancing and she was a formidable opponent in double-hand solitaire. Her chocolate cream pie was amazing! She was rarely without her beautiful smile and brightened up our day with her laugh and smiles.

Velda was preceded in death by her husband Melvin; father William; mother Wilhelmina; and two infant sisters. Velda leaves behind a loving family: son Randy Colby; daughter Sandie King (Joe); son Mike Colby (Joan); son Steve Colby (Twila); grandson Rick Colby (Jenny and great-grandchildren Marcus and Samantha); granddaughter Sherrie Martinez (Augie and great-grandchildren Steven and Audrey); grandson Justin Colby (Shanlenn and great-grandson Alden) and grandsons Matthew and David Colby; brothers Murl and Leland Stephens; sisters Rusta Watt and Mary Fowler.

There will be a memorial service to celebrate Velda's life on Sunday, December 4, at 2:30 p.m. at the Einan's Event Center in Richland, WA.

Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www.einansfuneralhome.com.

Guy L. Colby (1953 - 2006) Obituary

Shamoca2009 — 2011-11-25 01:40:03Z

Guy L. Colby

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Livermore Falls,Maine - Guy L. Colby, 53, a resident of Fayette Road in Livermore Falls, died very unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 9, at his home.

He was born on June 30, 1953, in Boston, Mass., the son of Guy Calvin Colby and Virginia (Cox) Crane. He was raised by his stepfather and mother, Sidney and Virginia Crane. He was a 1971 graduate of Livermore Falls High School and attended Auburn Maine School of Commerce in Auburn.

He worked at BIW in Bath as a pipefitter and part time at Riverside Pub in Livermore Falls. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Red Sox and New York Giants fan.

He is survived by three daughters, Amanda Colby of Auburn, Nancy Jackman of Lewiston and Jessica Gammon of Lewiston; a grandson, Trevor Gammon; three brothers, Mike Colby, and his wife, Joline, of Poland, Paul L. Colby, and his wife, Carol, of Lewiston and Ray Crane, and his companion, Brenda Wanden, of Fayette; a half-sister, Leola Colby of Gardiner; half-brothers, William Colby of Fairfield, Alton Colby of Gardiner, Brian Colby of Dresden and David Colby of Waterville; an aunt, Vernice Minor of Burlington, Vt.; an uncle, William Cox of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother and father.

Cedric C. Langdell (1901 ~ 1968) Obituary

Shamoca2009 — 2011-11-21 03:20:03Z

12 February 1968

MILFORD -

Cedric C. Langdell, a native and former resident of Milford,
died Saturday in Syracuse,NY, after a short illness.

He was born in Milford in August 1901 to George C. & Minnie (Colby) Langdell.

He was employed as a metallurgist by Crucible Steel Co. of
Syracuse and had been a resident of Syracuse for 35 years.
The family includes a brother, Kenneth Langdell, Ashby,Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Constance Fraser, Milford; and two nieces.

**********

parents info

George Clarence Langdell
Groom's Birthplace: Francestown, N.H.
Bride's Name: Minnie Josephine Colby
Bride's Birth Date: 1880
Bride's Birthplace: Milford
Bride's Age: 20
Marriage Date: 05 Sep 1900
Marriage Place: Milford, N.H.
Groom's Father's Name: Elzaphan Langdell
Groom's Mother's Name: Hannah C. Loring
Bride's Father's Name: Cyrus Porter Colby
Bride's Mother's Name: Abbie J. Colburn

Re clarifying Alice McKee

Shamoca2009 — 2011-11-20 16:34:45Z

New Hampshire Death Records

Name: Alice C. Mckee

Death Date 03 May 1937

Death Place: Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Gender: Female

Spouse: Alexander Mckee

Father: William Mcclure

Mother: Clementine Colby

Colby vitals from Concord,NH 1898 & 1899

Shamoca2009 — 2011-11-20 16:05:11Z

COLBY BIRTHS MARRIAGES & DEATHS RECORDED IN CONCORD,NH VITAL RECORDS

* unless noted, the event took place in Concord,NH

1898

<<<< BIRTHS >>>>>

11 March - female living child,5th child born to Angie (Dubia) & Edwin A. Colby (b. Sunapee)

12 May - John H.* 3rd child born to Albert Morrill & Rose (Colby (b. Canterbury)) Morrill.

20 July - 4th child, stillborn male, to Alexander & Alice McKee.
**birth record shows Alice's last name as McClure, previous birth records
of their children show her last name as Colby.

7 August - Stillborn female, 3rd child born to Charles H. & Emma (Burnham) Hayward.
Charles is the son of Charles P. & Emma J. ((Colby (b, Warner)) Hayward.

14 September - Irene Bernice, 3rd child of D. Waldo White & Eva Colby (b. Bow).

8 October - Morrill Page Colby, son of George M. Colby & Emma Morrill.
George b. Lynn,Mass.

<<<<<<<<<<<< MARRIAGES >>>>>>>>>>>>>.

31 July IN Concord - Etta B Dimond & Charles E. Hunt.
Etta is the daughter of Gilman H. Dimond & Mary E. (Colby (b. Concord)) Dimond.

21 September in Concord, Carrie J. Wheeler (b. St. Johnsbury,Vt.) & Loren E. Currier.
Carrie Wheeler is the daughter of L.W. Colby (b.Victory,Vermont) & Esther M. (Braman) Colby.
This is the 2nd marriage for Carrie Colby Wheeler.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< DEATHS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....

17 March - Sherman D.Colby (b. Concord) - 83y 3m 4d - son of Isaac Colby (b. Concord)
& Ruth (Morse) Colby.

25 March - Phillip C. Bean - (b. Warner) - 61y 11m - son of Wm H. Bean & Mary Colby.

2 July - Frank P. Colby -(b. Concord) age 45 - son of Gilman I. Colby & Phebe (Robinson) Colby.
*note Gilman Colby is the brother of Sherman Colby (see deaths -March 17 this year).

20 July - this record shows both male & female children of Alexander McKee & Alice C. McCloud.
*note the birth on July 20 only lists a male child born & Alice's last name as McClure.
**previous birth records of their children show her last name as Colby.
This death record lists her last name as McCloud.

******************** 1899 *******************

<<<<<<<< BIRTHS >>>>>>>>>

21 February - Marion (Female) - 3rd child of Charles W. & Elizabeth (Sullivan) Colby.
~~Charles b. Henniker.

22 March - Ashley Foster- 3rd ch.- dau. of Stephen P. Foster & Georgia (Colby) Foster.
~~Georgia b. Bow,NH.

19 June - twins, Ruth Evelyn & Ethel May Dow (3rd & 4th children),
daughters of Guy Dow & Ida E. (Colby) Dow. ~~ Ida b. Northfield.

13 August - Agnes Beatrice, (6th child born) dau. of Edwin A. Colby & Angie Dubia Colby.
~~ Edwin b. Sunapee.

John Colby son of Edward

dickon36 — 2011-11-13 10:57:04Z

I'm seeking info on my great great grandfather John Colby born 1833 approx in USA.
He was a Mariner who settled in Liverpool England and died there in 1914 aged 80yrs.
His marriage certificate states his father as Edward Colby, also a Mariner.
His place of birth is only recorded on one Census as Salam USA !
Could this be a mispelling? Should it be Salem?
In which case - which Salem?
Can anybody help?

Harold F. Colby (1908 ~ 1976) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-10-18 16:49:53Z

Chicago, Ill
30 Jun 1976

Harold F. Colby, beloved husband of Alice W., nee McGartland; dear father of Marilyn; brother of the late George, Willard, Edmund, Robert, Donald and John Colby; uncle of Rosemary and Lorie. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from Columbian Chapels, 6621 W. North Ave., Oak Park to St. Glies Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

[SSDI: 13 Mar 1908 - Jun 1976]

Re: Irene Stella (Maryanski) Colby (1918 ~ 2008) Obituary

tigyblue — 2011-10-12 21:40:47Z

(1) Victoria Bartkiewicz, born 4/18/1897, Chicopee, Mass.
(2) Victoria Bartkiewicz, of 95 Cabot St., Chicopee, Mass.,
married Stanley Maryanski at St Stanislaus Church, Chicopee, Mass, on 9/25/1917.
(3) Resided at:
1917: at 95 Cabot St., Chicopee, Mass.
1920: at Northampton, Mass. See 1920 Federal Census.
1924: at Northampton, Mass.
1938: at Medford, Mass.

Note: The 1920 Federal Census lists Victoria as an alien. This is because, until the Women's Property act of 1922, a female American citizen who married an alien lost her citizenship and acquired the citizenship of her husband.

Re: J P Colby on 1900 Census

bobboss55 — 2011-10-06 01:33:55Z

Del,

Thank you. Trying to once and for all see if the Margaret Sommerville that married Jonas is the daughter of a great great grandfather or not. Lots of similarities but nothing I have seen that would be proof.

Bob

Re: J P Colby on 1900 Census

delcolby — 2011-10-06 01:24:08Z

Bob , find a grave has jonas b. 1823 ny d feb 7,1901 s/o james colby and abigiail metcalf h/o margret sommerville.

Del

Re: J P Colby on 1900 Census

bobboss55 — 2011-10-06 01:10:40Z

Thank you very much

Bob

Re: J P Colby on 1900 Census

delcolby — 2011-10-06 01:07:30Z

jonas p colby only one in household , also jonas p colby death date 1901, riverview cemetery, algona, iowa

Re: J P Colby on 1900 Census

bobboss55 — 2011-10-06 00:23:15Z

Thank you... That is what I thought... she shows up as widowed but he is married? They are in diferent Counties too. Very very strange.

Bob

J P Colby on 1900 Census

bobboss55 — 2011-10-06 00:08:28Z

I am trying to find out if this is the correct guy but on the 1900 census on FamilySearch it has him as the last entry on the pade and lists him as married and head of house. No way to get to the next page tyo see entries there. This is the info I get:

United States Census, 1900 for J P Colby

Name: J P Colby
Titles & Terms:
Residence: Mallard town, Palo Alto, Iowa
Birth Date: Nov 1823
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Spouse:
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Father:
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: J P Colby
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married:
Estimated Marriage Year:
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0155
Page: 9
Sheet Letter: B
Family Number: 168
Reference Number: 100
Film Number: 1240452
Image Number: 00431

Could someone do me a great favor and try to get an image of the next page for me?

Thank you

Bob

Re: J P Colby on 1900 Census

RonColby41 — 2011-10-06 00:07:32Z

It's Jonas P Colby no other Colby's on next page.
His wife Dr, Margaret E Somerville is living in Clear Lake Iowa.

Walter Frank colby, seeking more info

sgtkidjoe — 2011-09-15 18:50:52Z

Walter is my ggrandfather. I am looking for any information on him and his wife(s). I didn't get to meet him so I am looking to see if anyone has any pictures\ stories, etc. Here is what I have:

Birth: Aug. 14, 1898
Locke
Cayuga County
New York, USA
Death: Sep. 10, 1985
Diamond Springs
El Dorado County
California, USA

Son of Watson Whittlesay Colby & Ada L Mosher.

Married first: Ruth Esther (Butterworth) Colby (1898-1969)
Married second: Julia C (Elliott) Hackerott Colby (1911-2002)

Thank you,

Joe

Irene Stella (Maryanski) Colby (1918 ~ 2008) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-14 18:20:24Z

Irene Stella Colby passed away after a long illness at the Winchester Hospital on Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2008. She was 89 years old. Her death was preceded by the death of her husband of 68 years last month.

Irene was born, 3 Nov 1918, and raised in Chicopee. Her father, Stanley Maryanski, was a Polish immigrant and her mother, Victoria Maryanski, was an Austrian immigrant. She had lived in Burlington with her daughter and her family for the past 2 years. She had previously resided in Medford for 57 years.

Irene’s life was devoted to her husband and her family. She took great pride in her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She made a loving home that was always filled with family, friends, music, laughter, and delicious foods. He enjoyed to sew, crochet, and knit. Her family was the recipient of the many treasures she created. She was an excellent cook and she enjoyed sharing her Polish dishes at her kitchen table. She loved to dance and often participated in the line dancing programs offered at the Malden, Saugus, and Medford Senior Citizens. She was also a member of the Moose with her husband.

Irene was the beloved wife of late John Colby. She was the loving mother of Beverly Cain of Middleton & her husband the late Craig Cain, Roberta & her husband Frank Bramante of Middleton, Jaclynn & her husband Tony Sulfaro of Burlington, Correne & her husband Robert Fonzi of Wakefield. She was the sister of Connie Tedesco of FL and the late Evelyn Ware, Raymond and Joseph Maryanski. Irene was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Wednesday, April 23 at 11 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at Noon. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will be private. Memorials in Irene’s name may be made to The Phoenix Society, C/O George Pessotti, 4 Houston Drive, Nashua, NH 03063 or the Avon Breast Cancer Foundation, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105.

Eleanor (Colby) Bostick (1924 ~ 2011) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-14 17:12:02Z

Eleanor Colby Bostick, 87, of Nashua, New Hampshire and East Boothbay, Maine, died on September 7, 2011, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Born at the Shaw Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Leon F. Colby and the late Rebecca (Thompson) Colby. She was raised in Enfield, Connecticut, graduated from Enfield High School, with honors, receiving the DAR Good Citizenship Award from both the High School and the State of Connecticut. In 1944, she graduated with honors from Hillyer Junior College, which later became the University of Hartford.

Following college, she married a young Air Force officer and embarked on a 21 year experience as a military wife, moving from base to base. During World War II she was employed as a legal secretary by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft while her husband was overseas. Later, she served as a legal secretary with the Judge Advocate General’s Office in the Pentagon. Beginning with her first born in 1949 she devoted her life to raising a family and at various locations always became active in church, usually teaching and playing the piano at Sunday School, in Girl Scouts, as a leader and neighborhood chairman. Following their retirement from military service they settled in Glastonbury, Connecticut, where she served as secretary then chairman of the town’s Commission on Aging for 10 years. In that role, she established the town’s Meals-on-Wheels Program.

She is survived by three children Chandra B Stino (husband Thomas) of Florida, Carolyn F. Bostick (husband Stephen Burch) of Los Altos, California and Alan W. Bostick of Groton, Massachusetts; three granddaughters Wendy W. Cassidy (husband Kevin) of Florida and Rebecca C. Bostick and Abigail M. Bostick, both of Groton; and her brother Elliott T. Colby of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Her husband of 66 years, Arthur W. Bostick, passed away in 2010; her grandson Keith L. Wagar died in 1983.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 19 at the Leete Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield Connecticut, at 1:00 p.m. followed by a graveside service at the Enfield Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nashua Presbyterian Church, 101 West Hollis Street, Nashua NH, 03062.

Arthur Worth Bostick (1923 ~ 2010) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-14 17:10:05Z

Arthur Worth Bostick of Nashua, New Hampshire, formerly of Glastonbury, Connecticut and East Boothbay, Maine, died peacefully at home on Friday, January 8, 2010 in Nashua. Born in Suffield, Connecticut on March 8, 1923, he grew up in Enfield and was the son of the late Judge Arthur R. Bostick and the late Madolyn (Moody) Ashley. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, he attended the University of Connecticut, was trained as a meteorologist, and served in the Southwest Pacific. After the War, he received a regular commission in the U. S. Air Force (USAF) and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from MIT. In the mid- 1950s, he was the prime advocate for weather satellites in the USAF and served as the USAF representative on the Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Policy Group, which was responsible for the first TIROS meteorological satellite. He later served as USAF Liaison to the MIT Lincoln Laboratories, and retired as Lt. Colonel in 1964

Following military retirement in 1964, he moved to Glastonbury to work for the Travelers Research Corporation in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1969, when the company moved to the University of Connecticut, he and associates started The Research Corporation of New England, also known as TRC, which specialized in air pollution consulting. He served as president and retired as chairman of TRC Companies, Inc. in 1982. He then devoted his time to real estate investment.

Mr. Bostick served on the Glastonbury Zoning Board of Appeals for 14 years and was a long-time member of the First Church in Glastonbury. In 1996, he and his wife moved to Bedford, NH to be closer to their son and to their East Boothbay residence.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eleanor (Colby) Bostick, three children and four grandchildren: two daughters, Chandra (Bostick) Stino of Homosassa, Florida and Carolyn F. Bostick, Esq. of San Carlos, California; a son, Alan W. Bostick of Groton, Massachusetts; and granddaughters Wendy A. Cassidy of Trinity, Florida, and Rebecca C. Bostick and Abigail M. Bostick, both of Groton. He was predeceased by a grandson, Keith L. Wagar, and a sister, Muriel (Bostick) Christy. Funeral services will be held at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South St. Enfield, Connecticut on Friday January 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. followed by burial with Military Honors in Enfield Street Cemetery. Reverend Eric Markham of the Nashua Presbyterian Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Nashua Presbyterian Church, 1010 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062.

Lynn C. (Heimburg) Colby (1949 ~ 2009) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-14 15:51:40Z

Lynn C. (Heimburg) Colby
7 Oct 1949 - 23 Jun 2009

COLBY - Lynn C. (Heimburg) Of Strykersville, NY, June 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Colby; best friend and partner of Lenny Smith; dearest mother of Denise (David) Emery and Douglas Colby; grandmother of Aaron Emery; sister of Dennis (Donarae) and Philip (Ruth) Heimburg; also survived by many nieces, nephews and her extended family of Lenny Smith. Lynn was the daughter of the late Robert and Shirley Heimburg. Family will be present Thursday 4-9 PM at the HOY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY, where funeral services will be held Friday at 12 noon. Friends invited. Flower gratefully declined. Memorials to hospice Buffalo, Inc. appreciated.

Esther (Page) Cloonan (1913 ~ 2011) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-12 17:03:26Z

Esther (Page) Cloonan, 98, of New Hampshire, formerly of Windsor, where she taught school and mentored children of all ages for decades, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 22, 2011, in the loving care of her son, Skip Davis.

Born in Groveton, NH, May 13, 1913, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Mary (Colby) Page.

Esther graduated from College with a degree in Education. She taught Math and English in South Portland and Yarmouth, ME before coming to Windsor in the late 1950s teaching at both Windsor High School and Sage Park Junior High School. She also worked for many years for the Windsor Recreation Department where she started Camp Tipawingo for children and taught ceramics to adults. She was an accomplished pianist and excellent cook, but most of all a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all.

She leaves her four children, Skip Davis, Joanne Davis, George Davis, and Stuart Cloonan; grandchildren Jeffrey, Brett, Kathy, and Pam; and many great grandchildren.

Friends and colleagues are invited to a Celebration of Her Life, Sunday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor. A reception will be held following. Memorial donations may be made to " The Esther Cloonan Memorial Scholarship Fund", 39 Pebblerook, Windsor, CT 06095. For condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

Re: Hattie Colby, daughter of George S. Colby and Ann M. Heath, Boscawen, N.H.

Shamoca2009 — 2011-09-11 21:16:59Z

New Hampshire Marriages

Groom's Name: Ben. W. Rowell
Groom's Birth Date: 1857
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 32
Bride's Name: Hattie L. Colby
Bride's Birth Date: 1873
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 16
Marriage Date: 18 Dec 1889
Marriage Place: Penacook, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Groom's Father's Name: Benj. Rowell
Groom's Mother's Name: Sarah
Bride's Father's Name: Geo. Colby
Bride's Mother's Name: Anna Heath
*************

New Hampshire Deaths and Burials

Name: Hattie Rowell
Gender: Female
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 21 Apr 1891
Death Place: Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Age: 17
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Raymond Emerson Colby (1920 ~ 2011) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-08 16:56:37Z

Raymond E. Colby

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. - Raymond E. Colby, 90, died March 8, 2011.

He was born [19 Oct 1920] in Littleton, N.H., and graduated from Dartmouth College.

During World War II, he served as an investigator attached to the 404th counterintelligence detachment in the Asiatic-Pacific theater.

After World War II, he received a law degree from Boston University.

In Montpelier, Vt., he was a co-owner of Maunsell Co.

He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier and St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in San Juan Capistrano.

He and his wife, Judy, were active in Montpelier Theatre Guild and The Sipping and Sailing Society. They were known for their magic shows, and he was a founding member of the Vermont chapter of International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Survivors include four children, Ann, of Cleveland, Robin, of Laguna Beach, Jim, of New York City, and Betsy, of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren and a great-grandson.

He was predeceased by his wife.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

Florence Rebecca (Greenleaf) Colby (20 Jul 1894 ~ 18 Mar 1963) Obituary

RonColby41 — 2011-09-05 17:12:49Z

Florence Colby, Mansfield, Dies

Mansfield -- Florence Rebecca (Greenleaf) Colby, wife of Royden G. Colby of 80 Reservoir St., and a resident here for the past eight years, died last night at her home.

A native of Wiscasset, Maine, and a daughter of the late Lafayette and Harriet (Blackman) Greenleaf.

Mrs. Colby is survived by her widower and seven children; two sons, C. Norris Colby and Royden Colby, Jr., both of Mansfield; five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Beatrice) Greenleaf and Mrs. Paul (Phyllis) Hodgdon, both of Westport, Me., Mrs. J. Norman (Eleanor) Meyers of Foxoboro, Mrs. Hartley (Hattie) Wilder of Little Rock, Ark., and Mrs. William (Aliec) Hebard of Norton; 29 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Alice) Nolan of Easton and Mrs. Dexter (Bertha) Mahar of Braintree; a brother, Basil Greenleaf of Foxoboro.

A funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon in the Sherman Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Thompson, pastor of Orthodox Congregational Church to officiate.

Interment will be in Knollwood Cemetery, Canton.