Colson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

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srcolson — 2009-11-03 23:44:07Z

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WALTER COLSON

joanbooysen1 — 2009-10-22 11:57:16Z

Does anyone have a connection to Walter Colson who married Elizabeth Alice Mathews (Mathers) in South Africa.
Walter would have been born in approximately 1850. They lived at the Stone Cottage of Diocesan College, Rondebosch (Bishops) where he worked as a caretaker. Further to that the family were members of St Pauls Anglican Church, Rondebosch. It is understood that the family had connections to France, USA and also the UK and Sweden, but we have no further information. Any information would be gratefully appreciated.

Colsons in Mt.Jewett, PA

LoriMills591 — 2009-10-15 01:28:13Z

Have cemetery photos from Nebo Lutheran church in Mt. Jewett, Pa and of a headstone fro one John and Helen Colson.
Please email me if you are interested.

Abraham Colston

icarntstandanymore — 2009-09-30 21:42:27Z

I have been looking for ages but can not find any information on Abraham Colston b- 1824 in Bath Somerset.All i can find is in the 1851 census, married to Mary ann (Harris) and living in Westminster London. Please does anyone know who his parents were and siblings.

john colson, bermuda, wyemouth

graydonforrer1 — 2009-08-26 16:07:07Z

I'm interested if anyone knows the parantage of John Colson, born in Bermuda, abt. 1680, died in Wyemouth, MA. Married to Sussannah Lincoln. Father of Ebenezer.

Re: Elizabeth Colson - Cherokee? (KY 1833-1910)

cosmoswonderful — 2009-07-05 05:34:42Z

My Uncle George Colson lived in Indianapolis and said we were Cherokee, but that the name was spelled Coulston, or something like that. I found them on the Indian roll once when I was younger.

Re: Elizabeth Colson - Cherokee? (KY 1833-1910)

cosmoswonderful — 2009-07-05 05:32:57Z

My dad was John Colson born in Scotsville, Kentucky. His father George. Are you related

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2009-06-22 22:22:15Z

I believe Robert Colson was my( ggrandfather, Rev. William Weaver Colson's )father. William W. Colson had a sister named Laura. She later moved to Connecticut. You wrote that Mary Laura Colson was Robert and Laura's mother. I believe you wrote in an earlier post that Mary was buried at the Red Hill Church cemetery. My ggrandfather was ordained at the Red Hill Baptist Church in NC.
As I stated earlier, we are an African American family and my ggrandfather (WW Colson) refused to talk about his father. We do not know why, there was some speculation that he was white, but this does not sound true, because one of my uncles has a photo portrait? of Robert Colson and he is very obviously African American.

Re: Mary Colson of NC

reginakirby_1 — 2009-06-22 21:47:37Z

The Mary Colson that was born 1835 is Rober's (who is your ggrandfather) & Laura's (who is my ggrandmother) mother. She is our ggrandmother. Robert & Laura's father is William/Buck Martin.

Re: Lyle Elbert COLSON born abot 10 Jul 1894 Norwood, Missouri

PaulWalworth42 — 2009-04-07 23:42:49Z

My GrandFather was a Colson my mother and her brother were born to this family and then they divoriced. We believe he moved back to Iowa and married back into the Jewish Faith. The death record I got off the internet SSDI index. I am just going by the dates of birth to add his death, I have no more information than this so am still guessing a little. I have not been able to truly connect his family line. Maybe if I knew where to look for Chruch records I could do better. Thank you for taking the time to reply
Paul Walworth

Re: Elizabeth Colson - Cherokee? (KY 1833-1910)

rmcolson — 2009-04-05 22:29:46Z

Her father was James Madison Colson believed to have been born in North Carolina ca 1775. Family tradition has the family originally from Virginia.

He married Amelia (Milly) Tinsley abt 1814 in Knox County Kentucky. Amelia was his second wife.

Amelia, born abt 1794, was the daughter of William Tinsley and Marianna Sharp.

Both James and Amelia died of yellow fever within 8 hours of each other sometime between Sept 1845 and April 1846 at their Yellow Creek home and buried in a common grave at home.

This portion of Knox County was taken to form Harlan County and subsequently taken to form Josh Bell now just Bell County.

The earliest record I can find James in Knox County is in the 1803 tax records. Other family researchers say he is in the 1802 tax records but I have no been able to find him there yet.

Their children were:
William Tinsley (my gg grandfather)
James Madison
John Calvin
Mary Ann
Catherine America
Alfred Porter
Elizabeth (Betty)
Henry
George Washington
Emily
Leander Harrison

I can not find any evidence that there was any Native American bloodlines but most of the records have been lost or destroyed.

Hope this helps.

Bob

Re: Elizabeth Colson - Cherokee? (KY 1833-1910)

lauraiandoli — 2009-04-05 21:06:19Z

Yep, that's the one!

Re: Elizabeth Colson - Cherokee? (KY 1833-1910)

rmcolson — 2009-04-05 14:24:28Z

I have an Elizabeth Colson born 1833 Harlan County KY, married James Stewart bef 1847.

Children were:
Elizabeth
Margaret
Mary
America
John
Jenevieve
James

Is this the person you are looking for?

Bob

Elizabeth Colson - Cherokee? (KY 1833-1910)

lauraiandoli — 2009-03-31 20:08:57Z

I'm interested in Elizabeth Colson who was born February 1833 in Kentucky and died between 1900-1910 in Bell, Kentucky. Her husband was James Stewart.

I have been told by older relatives that there are native american ancestors, and I saw someone on Ancestry note that Elizabeth Colson is Cherokee, but no explanation. Does anyone know more?

Also, anyone have a date for death, or really any additional information at all on her (pictures!) would be wonderful.

Thanks in advance!

-Laura

COLSON Lily May and Charlie Lee

t42Parkdale — 2009-03-27 01:16:52Z

COLSON Lily May and Charlie Lee

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Elizabeth COLSON b 1800 Titchmarsh, Northanptonshire & Nottingham England

wervalhillmann — 2009-03-26 20:04:18Z

Has anybody got any information about Elizabeth Colson/Coleson/Coulson, please ? She was born in Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire, England in 1800 & MAY have been the Betsy ???? married to Lyon Asher & living in Nottingham England by 1821 (the birth of their first child). Betsy is with Lyon in Nottingham on the English census from 1841 onwards.

Thanks for any help

COLSON/COLESON/COULSON family especially Elizabeth born 1800 in Northants

wervalhillmann — 2009-03-26 19:58:09Z

Elizabeth Colson/Coleson/Coulson, born in Titchmarsh, Northamptonshire may be the Betsy ????? married to Lyon Asher & living in Nottingham by 1821 (she is on the census for 1841 & following)

Does anyone have any information about her, please, or any of her relatives ? (She may have had family already in Nottingham & met Lyon after she had arrived in Nottingham)

Thank you

John Colson of Colorado, TX 1938

drbrownlee — 2009-03-21 03:16:58Z

John is pictured in the 1938 Senior Class yearbook of Colorado High School. He is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Re: Ansley Colson

frankomar — 2008-03-17 16:03:30Z

Ansley Colson, b. abt 1825, ME, m. (1st) 14 OCT 1845, Stetson, ME, Mehitable Webb Colby, b. 5 DEC 1826, Deer Isle, ME, d. 31 JAN 1893, Hadleys Lake, Machias, ME; m. (2nd) Julia A. ____, b. abt 1833, ME. Ansley Colson was brother to John Cossar, b. abt 1829, ME. Children ( 1st by Mehtable, last 4 by Julia):
1. Joseph Abner Colson, b. 4 MAR 1847, Machiasport, ME
2. Frances S Colson, b. abt 1856, ME
3. Frank Colson, b. abt 1857, ME
4. John E Colson, b. abt 1858, ME
5. George Colson, b. abt 1863, ME

Re: Sterling T. Colson - Alabama

jomcdonaldr — 2008-12-28 05:32:35Z

my grandfather was married to evie edmonds and raised a boy named colson because his dad was in prison. evie was married to my gfather.gfather edmonds son said she was a very good woman to my gfather. william edmonds-northport,ala.

Re: LTC Lawrence Colson, Ohio Army National Guard

colsonmd — 2008-03-21 03:04:28Z

Hi, I believe this would be my grandfather. What information are you looking for?

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:32:02Z

I don't know your "Mary Colson", but my African American family is from Anson county, NC, (Wadesboro). My ggrandfather was Rev. William Weaver Colson. He married Eleanora Virginia Kirby (Colson) in 1919 in NC. He later moved to Long Island, New York. Rev. WW Colson's parents were Robert and Hannah Colson. My ggfather had a sister named Laura.

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:31:52Z

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:30:55Z

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:30:42Z

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:30:23Z

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:30:15Z

Re: Mary Colson of NC

Tamara_Isaac — 2008-05-26 21:30:09Z

Re: Sterling T. Colson - Alabama

acsisbackinbama — 2008-12-29 00:04:42Z

Evie was Sterling Colson's mother. From what we know he died in prison? in Florida. So it is possible that she raised his son. Sterling is my mother's biological father, but we never knew him. However, we used to visit Maw Maw Edmonds in Northport.

Re: Loomis Robt. Colson

elmorgan61 — 2008-03-02 19:09:02Z

Robert born Madison, Geauga, Ohio, Married first Matilda Bennett 18 Feb 1851 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois, 2nd marriage to Ellen Nettie Marshall Aug 1875 in Sabetha Nemaha, Kansas. This is information from my friend Bonita Jewett whom is the great granddaughter of James Mertin or Merton Colson brother of Loomis Robert. Her e-mail is brjewett@hotmail.com
Hope this helps you.

James McElheran family

JeanneMcElheranCapps66 — 2008-03-02 02:01:31Z

Looking for James McElheran/Jane Colson marriage and who Jane married after James died

Re: Elizabeth COLSON - KY

JClannom — 2008-12-08 20:29:28Z

Sue,
My Aunt Alva 1st married Colson Altman. He was named after both parents' surnames. Their 1st child was Gregory Todd who died several months after birth. They had two more children, Bradley Colson and Deborah Jane and divorced and she then married Karl William Brennecke and they had two sons, Bill and Steve. They divorced and she married Robert Graham Hoyt in FL.

Could you give me the names/birth dates, death dates of Colson's wives? Do you have more info on Roy Anders?

Re: Elizabeth COLSON - KY

JClannom — 2008-12-07 19:08:36Z

Descendants of Aaron Colson

1 Aaron Colson b: May 1854 in Owen Co., KY d: 25 Oct 1921 in Grant Co., KY

. +Martha C. Roland b: 04 Jul 1860 in Owen Co., KY d: 11 Jan 1941 in Norwood, Hamilton Co., OH

.... 2 Elizabeth Ellen Colson b: 11 Aug 1898 in Owen Co., KY d: Bet. 1992 - 1994

........ +Roy Anders

.... *2nd Husband of Elizabeth Ellen Colson:

........ +Birchard R. Altman b: 09 Oct 1894 in Afton, Clermont Co., OH m: 1922 d: Oct 1977 in Felicity, Franklin Twp. Clermont Co., OH

.......... 3 Colson B. Altman b: 21 Mar 1923 in Ohio d: 14 Jan 1998 in KY

.............. +Alva-Mae Charlotte Breen b: 22 Jun 1923 in Norwood, OH m: Apr 1943 in Lexington, KY d: in Tucson, AZ

................ 4 Gregory Todd Altman b: Jul 1946 in Cincinnati, OH d: Oct 1946 in Cincinnati, OH

................ 4 Deborah Jane Brennecke b: 04 Feb 1948 in Cincinnati, OH d: 16 Dec 1981 in Seattle, WA

.................... +Glenn Klier m: in Kenwood, OH

................ 4 Bradley Colson Brennecke b: 23 Jan 1949 in Cincinnati, OH

.................... +Peggy Grigg m: 23 Mar 1974

.... 2 Thomas Thacker Colson b: 13 Apr 1881 in Owen Co., KY d: 19 May 1949 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY

........ +Mary Workman b: Bet. Sep 1879 - 1883 in KY d: Aft. 1920

.......... 3 Jarman Colson b: 22 Jul 1904

.......... 3 Garner Colson b: Abt. 1905

.......... 3 Elizabeth Colson b: 19 Jul 1906

.......... 3 Roy Colson b: Abt. 1908

.......... 3 Martha Myrtle Colson b: Abt. 1912

.......... 3 Leonard Colson b: 15 Jul 1913 in Owen Co., KY

.............. +Goldie Wheeler

.......... 3 Dora Lee Colson b: Abt. Dec 1916

.......... 3 General Colson b: 13 Apr 1919

.......... 3 George Colson

.......... 3 Willie Colson

.... 2 Mary Ann Colson b: 08 Jan 1886 in Grant Co., KY d: 06 Jan 1965 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI

........ +John Wesley Bishop II b: 08 Jul 1884 in Grant Co., KY d: 06 Dec 1969 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI

.......... 3 Russell Ernest Bishop b: 08 Jul 1902 in IN d: 1934 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI

.............. +Florence Mitchell

.......... 3 Lillian Gertrude Bishop b: 22 Nov 1904 in IN d: 19 Nov 1991 in FL

.............. +Edgar Wheeler b: 13 Aug 1899 d: 03 May 1983 in FL

.......... 3 Omer Lee Bishop b: 1906 in OH d: Jul 1945 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH

.............. +Goldie Wheeler

.......... 3 Izetta Bishop b: 22 Jul 1909 in KY d: 17 Aug 1987 in GA

.............. +David S. Whitis b: 12 Aug 1904 d: 22 Jan 1995 in FL

.......... 3 Lilly Mae Bishop b: 1910 in IN d: Oct 1969 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI

.............. +Clarence Foist b: 25 Oct 1897 d: Feb 1977

.......... 3 William Earl Bishop b: 08 Feb 1912 in IN d: Nov 1971 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI

.............. +Hildred Jeffries

.......... 3 Desmond Bishop b: 27 Oct 1913 in IN d: 28 Jun 1968 in MI

.......... 3 John Fletcher Bishop b: 26 Jul 1915 in IN d: 03 Feb 1997 in Tucson, AZ

.............. +Edna Mae Mitchell

.......... 3 Martina Bishop b: 08 Apr 1917 in IN d: 30 Oct 2005 in Rising Sun, Maryland

.............. +Elmer Casey

.......... *2nd Husband of Martina Bishop:

.............. +Charles "Jerry" Featherstone b: 21 Sep 1923 in Paducah, KY d: 10 Aug 2002

.......... 3 James Randall Bishop b: 07 Feb 1919 in IN d: 08 Jun 2002 in MI

.............. +Betty Unknown b: 02 Sep 1933 d: 13 Dec 1991

.......... 3 Archie Vincent Bishop b: 05 Sep 1920 in IN d: Jul 1974 in Rochester, MI

.............. +Elizabeth "Betty" Marlow

.......... 3 Stanley Richard Bishop b: 19 Jul 1923 in IN d: 04 May 1989 in MI

.............. +Margaret Marlow

.......... 3 Elizabeth Bishop b: 31 May 1925 in Sparta, IN d: 01 Jul 1998 in Fl

.............. +Ray Bolden

.......... *2nd Husband of Elizabeth Bishop:

.............. +Henry Unknown

.......... *3rd Husband of Elizabeth Bishop:

.............. +Thomas Hill

.......... *4th Husband of Elizabeth Bishop:

.............. +Ray Bolden

.......... *5th Husband of Elizabeth Bishop:

.............. +Gustave Miller b: 04 Feb 1919

.......... 3 Lucy Eleanor Bishop b: 31 Mar 1927 in Dearborn Co., IN

.............. +Stanley Ross Young I b: 30 Dec 1916 in Nashville, TN d: 22 Nov 2002 in Ann Arbor, MI

.......... 3 Walter Wallace Bishop b: 21 Sep 1929 in IN d: Feb 1937 in Cincinnati, OH

.... 2 Leona "Naomi" Colson b: 05 Apr 1890 in Owen Co., KY d: 25 Aug 1983 in Dayton, Campbell Co., KY

........ +Martin Luther Penick b: 11 Feb 1889 in Boone Co., KY d: 28 May 1970 in Dry Ridge, KY

.... 2 William Perry Colson b: 05 Apr 1890 in Owen Co., KY d: 28 May 1961

.... 2 Jasper Lee "Jack" Colson b: 07 May 1893 d: 03 May 1991

.... 2 Isaac Colson b: Feb 1903 d: 15 May 1961

Re: Elizabeth COLSON - KY

JClannom — 2008-12-07 18:59:14Z

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

MORGAN Mae COLSON 1900-1980

t42Moore — 2008-12-28 19:51:33Z

MORGAN Mae COLSON 1900-1980

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Re: Agnes Colson

MaryBelleDenewellis — 2008-05-11 02:16:35Z

Hi Mitchell,
I realize this is an older post, hopefully you will see it. My grandmother, Isabelle May Colson Russell, was the daughter of Agnes Barr Colson (born abt 1869 Scotland) and Charlie (Charly, Charles) Colson born abt 1858 Sweden.
Charlie Colson, stone mason, is on her birth cert. and Isabelle was born in Joliet, Illinois. The city directory lists him as living in Joliet from 1884-1888 when my grandmother was born. Agnes died shortly after (within a year) and Charlie disappears off the face of the earth. I am unable to find any marriage, death, ect records on either of them. Isabelle went to live in Huntington, WV. by 1900 with her aunt, Elizabeth Calderwood and husband James.
She moved back to Joliet and married my grandfather, Thomas Russell in 1909, their first child being born in 1912 with Elizabeth Calderwood as midwife. Whatever happened to Charlie Colson & wife Agnes is a mystery. Any connection ??

Agnes Barr Colson

MaryBelleDenewellis — 2008-05-11 01:54:33Z

Searching for any info on my great grandmother Agnes (nee Barr) Colson. She was born in Sweden, abt 1869 and came to the U.S. possibly with her 2 sisters Elizabeth Barr and Isabelle Barr abt. 1882. Elizabeth married James Calderwood
(possibly in WV or Il) and Agnes married Andrew Carney from PA. in Joliet,Illinois abt 1901-1903. Agnes married Charlie Colson abt 1887 (my grandmother Isabelle May Colson) was born Jan 24, 1888. Charlie Colson was born abt 1858 in Scotland. Agnes died shortly thereafter and was raised by Elizabeth and James Calderwood, 1900 census shows she is age 12, born in Il. and living in Huntington, Cabell, WV. with James and Elizabeth Calderwood & listed as Isabelle Calderwood. I grew up thinking my grandmother's maiden name was Calderwood, as told me by my mother.
Isabelle Colson married Thomas Russell in Joliet, Il. Sep. 25, 1908. Somewhere along the line she must have moved back to Joliet, Il. as a child, possibly living with aunt Isabelle Barr Carney. Isabelle named her daughter May Elizabeth Carney and they lived in Chicago. Anyone with info regarding this family, please contact me. THANX !

Charlie Colson

MaryBelleDenewellis — 2008-05-11 01:31:57Z

I am searching for any info on Charlie Colson(spelled as such on my grandmother's birth cert) It lists him as being age 30 (born abt 1858 in Sweden) when she was born Jan. 24, 1888 Isabelle May Colson in Joliet, Illinois. His wife was Agnes (nee Barr) Colson, age 19 at time of birth which would have put her birth date abt. 1869 in Sweden. He is listed as a stonemason on my grandmother's birth cert. Her marriage cert lists her maiden name as Colson.
Family tale states that Agnes comitted suicide shortly after the birth by drinking strictnine. I have been unable to find any graves, funeral or death records, nor any other info on Charlie or Agnes and my grandmother passed before I was born. My grandmother, Isabelle, was raised by James and Elizabeth Calderwood, sister of Agnes Barr. I did find the three of them living in Huntington, Cabell, West Virginia on the 1900 census. In 1921 Elizabeth was midwife at the birth of my grandmother's son, James Russell, in Joliet, Illinois. No listing in any census or directory of James & Elizabeth Calderwood living in Illinois. I did find Charlie Colson, stonemason, living in Joliet, Il. from 1884-1888 in the City directories. Agnes Barr Colson had another sister, Isabelle,that came to the U.S. in 1882, possibly with Agnes(then age 6) and Elizabeth.(From 1910 census) Isabelle Barr married Andrew Carney (from PA) in 1903, Chicago, Il.
It seems as I have hit a wall here....anyone knowing of Charlie Colson (Coulson?) please contact me....Thanx !

Colson/Guillard

emalee2480 — 2008-09-27 03:02:28Z

I didn't really know my granfather so I couldn't ask questions and he died when I was young.His name was Donald Kenson Colson B.March 1922 D.June 1991...For some reason he was raised by Jeanne Guillard. I think it was his Aunt.Her son also played a huge part in his life..George W. Guillard who married Gertrude Mortenson. They are all dead.I found most info from my grandparents wedding book.In the book it says his father was Raymond Colson and Mother was Ada Peters.But I dont know anything else about them.I am having alot of trouble tracking this stuff with all these dead ends..I want to find someone alive on my dads side of the family...Most of them lived in Connecticut.SO.. Help Me..

LTC Lawrence Colson, Ohio Army National Guard

cavscout148 — 2008-02-12 21:19:54Z

Looking for information on LTC Lawrence Coloson, comamnder of the 137th Tank Battalion from 1957-1959. A native of Conneaut, Ohio.

Re: LTC Lawrence Colson, Ohio Army National Guard

cavscout148 — 2008-03-21 14:43:21Z

Specificly I am looking for a military photo of him from his time as commander. My email is joshua.mann@us.army.mil if you want to communicate that way. I can provide an example of the project we are working on. Look forward to hearing from you..

Re: Elizabeth COLSON - KY

glnsustew2 — 2008-12-08 02:57:46Z

Carole,
Thank you for the additional info on Colson B's first wife and family. Elizabeth's(Aunt Lizzie as we called her) first husband was Buchard Altman and second husband was Roy Anders. I am puzzled by the last names of Alva's and Colson B's two children ( Brennecke). Could you shed some light on this? Colson B was married second to Joan-last name unknown- and I think they had Gary or Garland or maybe Gary Garland. He was married a third time to Dorothy Gordon. No children.

Thanks again
Sue

Re: Elizabeth COLSON - KY

glnsustew2 — 2008-12-09 01:31:57Z

Carole,

Thanks for clearing up the name issue . That makes sense now. Uncle Roy Granville Anders was born in the year 1903 and died in 1961. He is buried along with Aunt Lizzie in the Williamstown, Grant Co., Ky cemetery. I don't know any other information on Joan but Dorothy Gordon is still living. I don't know a birthdate for her.

If I can help you with any other family info, let me know

Sue

Re: Elizabeth COLSON - KY

glnsustew2 — 2008-12-06 04:47:43Z

Elizabeth Colson was born Aug. 11, 1898 she died 1993. she married Buchard Altman in 1920. She is buried in the Williamstown Cemetery, Grant County, Ky. Her parents were Aaron Colson and Martha Roland. Her siblings were Thomas T Colson, b.4-13-1881 d. 5-19-1949: Mary Ann b.1-8-1886 d. 1-6-1965: (twin)Leona "Nomi" b. 4-5-1890 d.8-25-1983: (twin and my grandfather) William Perry b. 4-5-1890 d. 5-28-1961: Jssper Lee "Jack" B. 5-7-1983 d. 5-3-1991: Isaac b. 2-1903 d. 5-15-1961. I hope this helps you.

Re: Lyle Elbert COLSON born abot 10 Jul 1894 Norwood, Missouri

rondajeanshaffer — 2008-05-07 00:08:59Z

Hi Lyle,

My name is Craig Shaffer. My mother was a Colson and her mother was a hathaway. She and my father divorced and my twin brother and I were raised by out paternal grandparents. I do not have any information about the Colsons and would like to learn about them. The family was in Idaho Falls and her Father's name was Fred.. If you have any information I would love to hear from you.

Craig

DAVID H. COLSON b. 1812

GINABARE — 2008-08-03 23:00:35Z

I'm stuck! Need help finding history for David H. Colson, born Feb. 19, 1812, Virginia, Died 10/29/1873 in Howard Missouri. Married to nancy Andrews. Had son named George Britton Colson, my great, great grandfather. Any help? Thanks, gina

Re: Maynard Emerson Colson

mashuganame — 2008-03-22 02:20:24Z

Hi, Lynne Colson here again. Only just read your post (my user name has changed). thanks so much for the information. Please contact me at my current email address: mashugana_me@yahoo.co.uk or lcolson60@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks

Re: Mary Colson of NC

reginakirby_1 — 2008-08-22 22:24:46Z

Laura is my ggrandmother. Mary Colson whom I learned later married Thomas Dumas. She is Laura's, Robert's mother. She also had other children. They were George, Abraham(whom my grandfather was named after) John, Virginia & Regina. Thomas Dumas is not their father. Laura's father is Bill Martin. Not sure if he is the father of the other
I have a cousin who is Robert ggranddaughter. Also Robert granddaughter lives in Connecticut. Her father was Robert son who is your ggrandfather.If you have any information regarding Robert please share.
I have some information regarding Laura. She married Oscar Kirby then a Lenton. She is buried at the Red Hill Church & her full name is Mary Laura.
Thanks

Re: Who am I?

bernarddowney — 2008-05-24 22:48:28Z

I was always of the understanding that the surname COLSON originated in Norway.....my mom's father[joseph colson] lived on Sandy Point in Bay St. George area of Western Newfoundland early 1900's......that's as far back as i have kowledge. He Married a Perry.

DNA Testing at FTDNA

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