Colyer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Colyer Family Cemetery, Pulaski County, Kentucky

sitrucr — 2012-05-09 10:48:59Z

You might be interested in mentions of Humphrey Colyer in the U.S. Congressional Record of 1869 found in google books at

http://books.google.com/books?id=7VtHAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA512&a...

He is distantly related to my line of Colyer's as well.

Re: Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

charmruhnke1 — 2012-04-02 21:48:53Z

That is so cool that you knew your grandmother. And I'd wondered how Elwood had gotten to Florida.

Photos? Photos? How tacky would I be to ask if you might share copies of the photos. My branch has very few photos. Not sure none were taken, or if they were tossed out.

My email is charmruhnke@gmail.com

Charm

Re: Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

colyerjp — 2012-04-01 22:44:28Z

My dad (Elwood) was stationed in Venice, Florida at the end of WWII and got a job at the end of the war in Sarasota and lived the rest of his life there. He and my mother divorced when I was 5 after which my mother (and I) moved to Sterling, Ill. then Prophetstown, Ill. where we lived from 1954 to 1959 then we moved back to Florida. During that time I was able to get to know my grandmother Hattie. She was a delightful person that I have wonderful memories of.
Her relationship with the Hough's was odd but they took care of her till the end.
I recently got a got a copy of my dad's birth certificate and was shocked to see the spelling of our name to be Collyer not Colyer. I alwas heard that Grover died in the 60's but have no proof of that.

Don't know much about the Ruhnke side of the family but have a lot of Hatties early photos of what are I assume her side of the family. I look forward to going over your research.

Re: Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

charmruhnke1 — 2012-04-01 20:39:37Z

Hi,

I think I located Grover in the California Death Index, dying in 1957.

Growing up, I don't remember hearing too much about Aunt Hattie (my great-grandfather Paul's sister). So this part of the family has been a mystery. (ha, all the Ruhnke's have been a mystery, why should Hattie be any different.)

Did you know your grandmother? Gpa Paul died before I was born, so only heard a few stories. And nearly nothing about their parents - Ferdinand and Johanna. Johanna died after her leg was amputated, she had gangrene (sp?) in the leg from stepping on something.

I have posted my Ruhnke research at rootsweb.com http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=ruhnke&am..., if you would like to see what I'd located to date.

Re: Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

colyerjp — 2012-03-29 19:10:37Z

I am the son of Elwood Colyer, grandson of Hattie Colyer. I am also trying to find out more about Grover which is how I stumbled on this post. All I know is that Grover left Hattie when the boys were very young and she took a job as maid for the Hough's. She lived with Herb and Zell till they passed. Herb Hough moved frequently (and she with them) which is how she ended up in Sterling. Grover was very much the black sheep and as a result little was ever said about him. I know Grover was a cook and a soldier in WWI and was born in Missouri. Elwood passed in 2005.

-Jerry Colyer

Re: COLYERS - Pulaski Co., KY

michellencolyer — 2012-01-09 11:03:01Z

Yes i am interested in information regarding the colyer family

Re: William Colyer - b 1831 - Centre County-PA

rscottmcmahon — 2011-12-08 22:08:35Z

Larry, I am the great-grandson of Sarah Nora's sister Cora. I found some pictures in my grandmother's collection of you (I think), Jacob Zong and my Aunt Ruth taken on a 1935 trip to Centre Co, PA. They are located here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/113055625759118469730/GladysMcMa...
http://picasaweb.google.com/113055625759118469730/GladysMcMa...
http://picasaweb.google.com/113055625759118469730/GladysMcMa...

Anyway, I was never sure of your relationship to Jacob other than just guessing from the picture. Would love to share any information you have on this part of the family.

- R. Scott McMahon

Re: James A Colyer Clay County KY

HudsonDana — 2011-11-19 19:54:04Z

Would anyone be interested in helping with court house and/or library research for this James A. Colyer? I would be happy to pay you for your time. Please contact me, Thudson763@aol.com to discuss details and cost. Thanks!

Re: Colyer from Juniata county Pennsylvania

yankstovall — 2011-11-16 07:50:50Z

I believe I was in Nevada caring for my late Dad when you replied before and I may have forgotten to contact you. Luther "Roy" Colyer was my grandfather, his father was William and (not sure of the line up off hand) I think it went back, Amos, Issac, then Richard.
Would like to share any imformation I have, Joan

Re: Daniel Moria Colyer (edited)

rsalisbury — 2011-11-04 14:52:37Z

Joan,
I am looking for photos of descendants of Waitstill Salisbury and Sara Slingerland. I hope to populate my genealogy with photos of everyone. Do you have any that can be scanned and sent? Ron Salisbury

Re: William Colyer - b 1831 - Centre County-PA

aylaspike11 — 2011-10-28 23:36:13Z

i am the grandson of sarah nora she married jacob zong
i am larry zong born in oak hall sta pa
sarah nora died april 1945 age 75

Re: Daniel Colyer and Mary Humel

rmcshane — 2011-08-03 16:01:59Z

Daniel and Mary are from Centre County PA.

Here some info on them.

Are these your Colyer's?

• ID: I20602
• Name: Daniel (Samuel per 1850 census) Colyer
• Sex: M
• Birth: 1812 in Potter, Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• Death: 1868 in Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• Census: 1850 Potter, Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• Reference Number: 20602

Marriage 1 Mary Hume b: 1813 in Potter, Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• ID: I20603
• Name: Mary Hume (Humes)
• Sex: F
• Birth: 1813 in Potter, Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• Death: 1860 in Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• Census: 1850 Potter, Centre Co., Pennsylvania
• Reference Number: 20603

Children
1. Sarah Colyer b: 1832 in Pennsylvania
2. William F. Colyer b: 13 DEC 1834 in Potters Mills, Centre Co., Pennsylvania
3. John Colyer b: 1836 in Pennsylvania
4. May Colyer b: 1838 in Pennsylvania
5. Rachael Colyer b: 1840 in Pennsylvania
6. Susannah Colyer b: 1843 in Pennsylvania

Parents:
John Colyer and Dolly ____

Grandparents:
John Colyer and Eleanor _____

Re: Daniel Colyer and Mary Humel

marieenewport — 2011-08-01 08:58:33Z

Hi I presume to Daniel.
I am Ian Newport's wife Marie and interested in family history on both sides.
After a major breakthrough a couple of years agao, we are both becoming very excited about finding more out of the Colyer family.
Ian's late mum was Joan Colyer daughter of Eric Vine Colyer from New Maldon Surrey uk.
His father was William Ledsham Colyer a Schoolmaster.

These guys both have unusual 2nd names, so should be easy to verify the line. Love to keep in touch.
Warm Regards Ian & Marie.

Re: Daniel Colyer and Mary Humel

rmcshane — 2011-07-31 14:24:04Z

They also are my great-great grandparents.

I'd be happy to share info.

What is your line?

I am through William.

Re: Daniel Colyer and Mary Humel

rmcshane — 2011-07-31 14:23:27Z

They also are my great-great grandparents.

I'd be happy to share info.

What is your line?

I am through William.

Re: Colyers from Essex Cty., NJ, Horseneck Tract, Fairfield, NJ

JANTOM93 — 2011-07-30 03:53:24Z

Hi, Cheryl. I believe we have had contact before. I have a lot of information. Yes Hendrick Colyer and Elizabeth Jonckers are family. Their names are written in the baptismal records of the Second River RD Church 1747-1749.You can get this online. It is listed under Hendrick Caller and is the baptism of Lena (Elinor). Much family history here involving the revolutionary war.
Contact me at jantom93@yahoo.com for more sharing. I have photos, maps, wills, etc and am willing to share.
Hope to hear from you soon....Janice Colyer Davenport, nj

Re: Colyers from Essex Cty., NJ, Horseneck Tract, Fairfield, NJ

danarichardson3 — 2011-07-29 01:58:38Z

Cheryl876 - I think we might have the same lineage I have an Elizabeth Collier that married Josiah Gould in my line. They had a daughter Elenor who married Lemuel Jacobus. I was wondering if you had any more information on the Collier/Colyer line. Right now I have Elizabeth's parents as Hendrick and Elizabeth but no information about them or if this is even correct.

Anything you have on this line would be a great help to me.

Re: Monroe Colyer

raebecka9 — 2011-06-23 02:53:19Z

Thanks Jackie! Just sent you an email. Look forward to sharing info with you two!! Becky

Re: Monroe Colyer

jkingga — 2011-06-22 18:53:08Z

Lori and Becky, I have been doing this genealogy for over 30 years and have found very few Colyer researchers, and now in the space of just a few days, here are two of you.

Monroe is also my Gt. Gt. Grandfather, that makes us all
Cousins of some degree.

Becky, did you know Monroe's mother was also an Evans?

I am on my way out the door for a weekend trip, will not be
back until late Sunday then I am leaving again on Thursday and won't be back until after the 4th. After that I will be available to share what I have with you gals. So glad you are interested. I have pics, newspaper articles, old letters that Monroe wrote etc.

I will have access to email if you want to contact me over the weekend jsking1@comcast.net but won't have my data with me.

Look forward to hear from you.

Jackie Snyder King
Marietta, Ga.

Re: Monroe Colyer

raebecka9 — 2011-06-22 16:45:45Z

Hi Loriann! I am also a descendant of Monroe on my father's side. He was also my Great, Great Grandpa! His daughter Laura had Virgil who had B.W. (my dad). Isn't this ancestry stuff great/! I have a picture of Monroe at his 100th birthday party. Would love to talk to you more and swap pictures! Thanks, Becky Evans

Re: Monroe Colyer

jkingga — 2011-06-21 10:42:43Z

Loriann, My Grandmother was Ova Mae Colyer, sister to Herb. I have you in my genealogy as daughter of Lowell and Norma Jean. You can reach me at jsking1@comcast.net. I will be happy to share everything I have on the Colyers and the Crows. I am thrilled to hear from you.
Jackie Snyder King.

Re: Monroe Colyer

lorianncolyer — 2011-06-21 06:37:27Z

I am a direct descendent of Monroe Colyer. He was my Great, Great Grandfather on my father's side. Monroe did live to be 102. On his 100th birthday he played softball, and rode a horse, but feel off and spent the last 2 years of his life bed ridden and died of uremic poisoning.

I have a photo of Monroe, and I also have one of his son John Lee (my great grandpa) sitting in a barber shop with his son (my grandpa) Herbert Lee.

Re: Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

charmruhnke1 — 2011-05-16 17:59:24Z

Thanks, helps me narrow the time span. She is listed as Herbert's housekeeper in later census. Wonder if Zel died. Did confirm her birth name was Hedwig.

Charm

Re: Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

pathdenver — 2011-05-15 05:25:00Z

Hattie was in New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA in 1925 and listed as a widow (enumerated as coyler). She is a boarder and in that household is H. H. and Zella Hough. Herbert H. and Zel S. are also in the household in Whiteside where Hattie is listed as a maid. Perhaps she was employed by them in Iowa and she moved with them to IL.

Hope this is helpful.

COLYER William W - Vietnam Wall section 10W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-26 12:12:24Z

COLYER William W - Vietnam Wall section 10W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,674 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Grover Colyer and his sons Robert and Elwood

charmruhnke1 — 2011-01-10 01:23:21Z

I am seeking information on Grover Colyer, who married Hattie Ruhnke in 1914 in Eldora, Iowa. They had two sons Elwood and Robert.

Hattie and the boys were living in Whiteside County, Illinois by 1928. Robert married Blanche Isabel Piper in 1943. He died in 1985. Robert's obituary lists 6 daughters - Tonya Colyer and Trina Colyer of North Liberty, Iowa; Tarjbee Colyer of Iowa City; Barb Brunk of Denver, CO; Debbie Book of Dallas; and Lisa Colyer of California. Also listed are one step-son Kevin Piper, two step-daughters Rene Rice of Winterhaven Fla and Brenda Jones of North Liberty, Iowa. I also know Robert and Blanche lost a son (Danny) and a daughter (Karen).

Hattie was my g-grandfather's (Paul Ruhnke) sister. I am hoping to learn when Hattie left Iowa for Illinois (and why) and what happened to Grover.

Thank you for any and all clues.

Charm Ruhnke

James A Colyer Clay County KY

HudsonDana — 2010-07-01 22:18:08Z

Hi, I've posted before, but it's been a while, so here goes. James A Colyer married Lucy Holland Wages on 26Nov1873 in Clay County Kentucky. Their marriage License is the only paper evidence I have to prove this man lived. It seems theirs was a short marriage and ended before the 1880 census. Their 4 children were Harvey 1875 married Cynthia House, Mary Ellen 1877(married David R. Allen, widower of America Jane Gibson), David Colyer 1878 married Abigail Allen (David Allen and America Jane Gibson's daughter), Nancy 1879 married Stephen G. Allen (D.R.Allen and America Jane Gibson's son). Lucy Holland Wages was previously married to Dalton Wages and they had several children :Highy, Magoffin,Green, Anderson, John, Dudley and William (Wages or Wagers). As for James A Colyer, census records site his children as claiming their father was from Ohio, but I wonder if that may have really been Ohio County KY? I can't find a James A Colyer to fit this James A Colyer in any state in any year, but there is one who is living with the Joseph Martin family in 1880 Kentucky. This particular James Colyer was listed as being 62 yrs old and divorced. Does this James Colyer living with the Martin family "belong" to anyone out here? Can anyone help me find "my" James A Colyer? Thank you for any help you can give.....Dana...THudson763@aol.com

Re: COLYERS - Pulaski Co., KY

Suthunman — 2010-06-05 19:26:02Z

Hi,
Do you have any information on James A. Colyer? He had a son named Harvey that moved to Louisiana and is my wife's grandfather. We have no more information than that and would appreciate any further information you could help us out with.

Greg Chennault

Re: Colyer from Juniata county Pennsylvania

lethopearisetoday — 2010-05-29 23:30:39Z

Amos may have been the grandfather-if that is the case, John may have been teh son. I will ask Grandma this weekend.

Re: Colyer from Juniata county Pennsylvania

lethopearisetoday — 2010-05-29 23:29:02Z

I'm not sure if we may be able to help each other out or not, but my grandmother was the daughter of, I believe, Amos Colyer. My grandmotehr is Lillie Miller, and Amos, who I think was her father, was a twin. He was married to Bertha Colyer.
Could this be the same Colyers you are working on?

Colyer Family Cemetery, Pulaski County, Kentucky

jlarenner — 2010-05-23 20:36:20Z

I am wondering if anyone knows the location of the "Colyer Family Cemetery," as it's called in the first volume of the Pulaski County, Kentucky, Cemetery Book?

The location given in the book is simply "N Hwy 27-70."

This particular Colyer clan is the family of Humphrey Colyer (1808-1879).

I do not believe the cemetery is anywhere near US 27, as Humphrey Colyer owned land on Bee Lick Creek. His property in that area was on the east side of Hwy 39, stretching perhaps over into Rockcastle County, with the bulk of it being north of Hwy 70. The Arnie Gentry Road (KY 3267) runs through part of Humphrey's old property.

Humphrey was living on the Bee Lick land at least as late as 1868.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff

Re: COLYER, COLLYER, COLLIER

Tom_Colyer — 2010-04-17 16:27:52Z

I think we did correspond several years ago. I am a Colyer decended from Jesse G. Colyer/Collier/Colyer. The spelling change is a good story. If interested contact me at tcolyer@aol.com. I also have 1887 photo of Jesse and his wife Mary Pew along with George B. Colyer and his wife Mary Eliza Thomas and several of their children.

Re: COLYER, COLLYER, COLLIER

111Cbarker — 2010-04-12 00:29:29Z

Hello Jean,
I think we are kin.. My mom is Wanda Colyer Barker, daughter of Alonzo Denny Colyer. His father was James Harding Colyer. I live in Pulaski county now and am researching Colyer line. Have found interesting info and would love to compare notes.
Thanks
Cindy

Scholl - Collier/Collyer Woodbridge NJ

wadecollier1 — 2010-03-27 01:01:03Z

TO: "ctrumbold," a descendant of Peter Scholl and Sarah Collier who were in the area of Woodbridge and Somerville, New Jersey ca. 1727 - 1740. (Peter had been previously married, and had other children in the same general area,)

I am not able to contact you through the convoluted Ancestry online messaging system. Please try again using either a Collier, Collyer or Scholl board, or email me directly at the addresses on my numerous posts I do have a few additional comments that may be new to you.

Wade Collier

Scholl - Collier/Collyer Woodbridge NJ

wadecollier1 — 2010-03-27 00:51:09Z

Re: descendants of Charles Grenade Colyer

marie7566 — 2010-03-20 16:40:53Z

Hi Cindy
Cannot see an immediate connection to the names you mention.
Our line follows back an Eric Vine Colyer b.14.4.1897 to a William Ledsham Colyer who married a Alice Maud Frost
Their location was in SURREY ENGLAND, MOVING THROUGH LONDON TO SOUTHEND ON SEA AND FINALLY CUMBRIA UK.
I DO NOT KNOW IF Eric had an brothers to date.

I AM SORRY BUT THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. MARIE.

Re: descendants of Charles Grenade Colyer

111Cbarker — 2010-03-18 20:20:39Z

Hello
I am interested in info you have on the Colyers. My grandfather was Alonzo Denny Colyer, son of James Harding Colyer(b1876), son of Charles Richard Colyer(b 1836), Son of James Alexander Colyer(b1811), son of James Wesley Colyer (b 1791).

Thank you
Cindy

Re: Eric Vine COLYER, UK

marie7566 — 2010-03-07 10:07:39Z

Well Hello Lyn
I am so pleased to hear from you again.
I know life takes over from family history at times, but did hope you would get in touch again.
Could we talk on the phone maybe when you have the time ?

Did I tell you the youngest of our family here is Aston Paul Vine Colyer ? As you say the name goes on.
I will get my details on this line out, so we can discuss more. Thank you so much for getting back in touch.
It means alot to our family here in Essex, as my husband Ian has very few relations he knows of, on both materal or paternal lines. Warm regards Marie.

Re: Eric Vine COLYER, UK

lyncolyer — 2010-03-06 20:57:39Z

Hello Marie, Sorry I didn't get in touch, but got an initial subscription to ancestry for 3 months which lapsed and I've only got around to resubscribing now. Yes, we are the missing COLYER family that you are looking for. Eric Vine COLYER is my husband's grandfather. There were several Colyer children from Eric Vine's marriage to Winifred Allen, they were Ronald Colyer, Ken Colyer, Alan Colyer, Peter Colyer and Joan. My understanding is that the three eldest children broke away (due to divorce) to the Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria area, the youngest children stayed in the south of the UK with their mother. Ron, the eldest, joined the Merchant Navy but later lost touch with Ken and Alan. They met up again about 15 years ago, however all three are now deceased, Ron fairly recently and Ken last year. Ken is my husband's father, my husband is Tony Vine Colyer. He has one son to his first marriage called Mark Vine Colyer (as you see the name goes on). I can add to your family tree (but only just getting the hang of this software (my software version used to automatically update, but the link's broken somehow). Anyway, please get in touch sometime as it would be interesting to know something of the family history from the south.

Stephen, John & John, Jr. Coller (aka Collar, Collier, Colyer, Collyer) of Connecticut

suzanne_garbarini — 2010-03-06 14:41:54Z

After a lot of digging, I've pieced together the following Coller/Colyer/Collyer/Collier family:

STEPHEN COLLER/COLYER 1
b. 1710-1730
d. late Oct/early Nov 1804, New Hartford, Ct
m. before 1759 to Sarah _____
children:
Hannah, b 15 Nov 1759, New Hartford, Ct (no further info)
John, b. 15 Feb 1763, New Hartford, Ct

Stephen bought land in New Hartford in 1760 from William Lurvey. In 1773, he sold land to William Walling. In 1780, he bought land on which he is already living from Sarah Cowles, not for cash, but for 12 bushels of corn & 1 peck of wheat. He sold land to Stephen Fox in 1785. Stephen appeared only on the 1800 census in New Hartford.

Stephen lived in close proximity to Oliver Collar & Oliver Jr., and their known in-laws (Walling & Fox families)and had land transactions with those in-laws. Oliver Sr & Jr moved to Fairfield, Vt by 1810. Oliver Sr. was married in New Hartford & was a contemporary of Stephen. Do not know origins of either Stephen or Oliver or if they were actual relatives.

Other Collar/Coller/Colyers appear in New Hartford, Burlington and Bristol & could be related:

Roxanna Coller, b. 1782, New Hartford, m ~1806 to Richard Stevens, as his 2nd wife (per Stevens Genealogy). They lived in New Marlborough, Mass. Roxanna apparently died 1823-1827, sometime after the birth of her fourth child and her husband's 3rd marriage.

William Coller bought land in New Hartford in 1787 from Levi Fox, and in 1788 from Joel Parks. In 1789, some of William's land was confiscated to pay a judgement to John Camp, "late of Stephentown, NY." William sold land in 1796 to Amasa & Lerah Hinman.

The 1790 census broke out only a few towns in Litchfield County. The rest were combined under the heading "Litchfield." Therefore, the following could all be within New Hartford; they are also listed in close proximity on the original document (listing: Oliver Coller, John Coller, Isaac Coller.

Sally Coller m. 1792, New Hartford to William Calloway of Sandisfield, Mass.

Nathan Coller bought land from Levi Fox in 1794. He sold this land in 1795 to Oliver Collar.

"Roslin" Collar lived in Bristol per 1800 census. Probably the same person as Reuben, below:

Reuben Collar lived in Burlington per 1810 census (note Burlington spun off of Bristol in 1806).

JOHN COLYER 2 (Stephen1)
b. 1763, New Hartford, Ct
d. 15 Oct 1828, Burlington, Ct
m. 27 Aug 1787, New Hartford, Ct to Sophia Hills
no further info found on Sophia Hills
John served in Revolution & was pensioned
John bought land in New Hartford in 1781 from Stephen Pitkin. He sold land in 1785 to Levi Fox.

children:
John Colyer, Jr.,
b. 1790-1795; d. prob. before 1830

Caroline M. Colyer
b. ~1805; d. ?
m. 16 Nov 1825 George Pattison, Burlington, Ct
purchased land in Burlington, 17 Mar 1828, from John Colyer (could be her father or brother)

Catherine Maria Colyer
b. ~1807; d. 21 May 1827, Burlington; unmarried.

Sophia Colyer
b. ~1811
d. between 1860-1879, Pottawattomie, Iowa
m. Edmund Andrus or Andrews
Lived in Conn until 1840; lived in Illinois until 1853; bought land in Iowa in 1855. Ten children.

Elizabeth Colyer (possible dau)
b. ~1789; d. betwen 1850-1860, Mercer Co., Penn
m. 21 Dec 1813, Burlington, Ct to Orrin Belden
Lived in Burlington per 1830 census; by 1840, in Ashtabula Co., Ohio. By 1850, Mercer Co., Penn. Three children.

Eliza Colyer "of Burlington"(possible dau)
b. ~1800-1808; d. ?
m. 25 Sept 1826, Torrington, Ct to Nathan Cobb
no further info.

Benjamin Colyer (possible son)
b. ~1794; d. ?
m. ~1815-1820 to ?
Lived in Burlington per 1820 census; no further info

JOHN COLLYER, JR. 3(John2, Stephen1)
b. 1790-1795; d. prob. before 1830
m. March or April 1815, at Canton, to Miss Mehitable Butler of New Hartford. Mehitable prob dau of Ezra Butler and his wife, also named Mehitable.
Bought land in Dec 1820 in Burlington from Theodore Pettibone, Jr. and Jacob Foote. In Burlington per 1820 census and 1822 tax record. Bought more land in Burlington in 1822 from Elias Wooding. The 1830 census shows wife Mehitable Colyer as head of household in Derby, Ct with her 3 children plus another adult female and 2 boys (likely Mehitable's widowed sister[Harriet Ford] & her sons).

children:
Emily, b. ~1816; d. after 1880
m. 25 Jan 1835 in Derby to Jeremiah Lord of E. Windsor
Lived in Wallingford per 1840 census; by 1850 in Xenia, Greene Co., Ohio, then 1860-1880 in Vermilion Co., Illinois.
Six children.

Ezra B. Colyer
b. Nov 1818, Bristol, Ct (place per death record)
d. 30 Oct 1896, New Haven, Ct
m. 30 April 1854,Glastonbury, Ct to Mary E. Johnson
In Dec 1837, he was issued Seaman's Protection Certificate, stating he was b. Burlington, Ct, age 21. Note that Burlington was spun off of parent town of Bristol in 1806.
Lived in New Haven remainder of life. Listed in city directories and census records there. Was a locksmith. Four children.

EDWIN W. COLYER 4 (John3, John2, Stephen1)
b. ~1821/22, possibly in Wallingford (per death record)
d. 14 May 1897, New Haven, Ct
m. 3 Oct 1842, Wallingford, Ct to Maria French. Both "of Wallingford," per original record.
Lived in Westville section of New Haven, 1849-1851, per kid's birth records and 1850 census. Bought land in Woodbridge (adjacent to Westville section of New Haven) in 1852. However, by 1861-1863, he was boarding with Ezra in New Haven, proper. Appears in New Haven City Directory by 1866 and remains in New Haven for life. Eight children.

Can anyone shed any light on Stephen Coller/Collar/Colyer and his origins - or those of Oliver, his possible relative - or relationship to any other Collyers listed? Many thanks!

Collier/Colyer family

dagordins — 2009-06-09 20:21:13Z

My great-great grandfather was Jacob Collier-married Eliza (Berlieu/Burleau). My great grandfather was John Wesley Collier--married Elizabeth Trunk. My grandfather was Frank Ernest Collier/Colyer (changed spelling of last name to Colyer)-married Minnie Zelora Lieurance. If you think any of this matches yours please email me. Jana

Re: Colliers of MA Vol 2 now published

WadeCollier — 2009-02-26 02:08:37Z

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I am now accepting orders for Volume Two of “The Colliers of Massachusetts,” as described in my posting of January 11, 2009. The final product has 236 black and white pages, including a full index for both the first and second books. There are also 10 pages of illustrations, many in color, and color cover page and dedication page. Volume One was approximately 160 pages, plus illustrations.

The price for a soft-cover, “spiral bound” edition is $35. The CD version is $10. If I receive 25 orders for a hardcover edition, I can offer that at $45. All prices include shipping, and I will require payment in advance. The CD or soft-cover editions can be produced quickly, but there will be at least a few weeks delay for the hardcover books, once the 25-order mark has been reached. Orders should be addressed to 218 Leominster Rd., Lunenburg, MA 01462. Inquiries can be addressed to wade_collier@hotmail.com, or to the same mailing address.

An overview of this “Colliers of Massachusetts” project, and an index to the individuals covered in Volumes One and Two can be seen at
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/l/Wade-Collie...

Wade Collier
Trumbull County, Ohio and Lunenburg, Mass.

Colliers of MA Vol 2

WadeCollier — 2009-01-11 15:14:15Z

The second volume of “The Colliers of Massachusetts” will be published February 15, 2009. I am presently completing the index and illustrations. Volume One was published in 2004, covering the first five American generations. Volume Two covers only the sixth generation, with minimal information on the seventh.

To my knowledge, these two volumes contain the first full treatment of the descendants of Thomas (1) and Susannah Collier, who arrived in Hingham, Massachusetts in 1635. Including names of the 7th generation children, and their spouses where known, over 2,500 Collier descendants and spouses are covered in these books. Of this total, approximately 190 are of the “Collier” surname – primarily of Massachusetts and Maine origin – and over 100 are surnamed “Collyer,” of New Jersey origin These descend from Moses (2) Collier, who went to Woodbridge, New Jersey late in life. Lorings, descended from Deacon Thomas Loring, another early Hingham settler, and as well as Thomas and Susannah Collier, number about 215.

I invite those who are interested in these families to visit
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/l/Wade-Collie...
There you find an index of the individuals covered in the Collier genealogy, a preview of Volume Two, and a number of illustrations, maps, and other items on the family.

I particularly invite correspondence from those who have helped me in this 10-year endeavor, and who haven’t been in touch for a while. We’re getting there !!

Wade Collier
Trumbull County, Ohio and Lunenburg, Mass.

Re: COLYER Marion E and Marguerite

colyer55 — 2008-12-30 16:25:18Z

Marion E Colyer, b 22 July 1907 Minden Mines, Barton Co MO, married Marguerite Covalt b 31 Aug 1912, married 14 Jun 1930.
Their children: Norman Lynn & Phyllis Louise.

Marion E Colyer, son of Frank Irvin Colyer and Alta Gaines. Frank Irvin Colyer, son of Col Edward Colyer Jr and Eliza Jane Newport, Col Edward Colyer son of Edward Colyer and Jane Thread.

Edward Colyer and Jane Thread both born in Surrey, Engl. Arrived 25 May 1818 Philadelphia via ship Achilles. Overland and my flatboat to Shawneetown IL then to Edwards Co IL a settlement of English people on the prairie of south eastern Ill territory.

I have extensive information on this line.

Donna Colyer Bethel
mygenealogy@mchsi.com

COLYER Marion E and Marguerite

t42Moore — 2008-12-23 13:02:19Z

COLYER Marion E and Marguerite

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 198,993 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

COLYER Norman L 1931-1994

t42Moore — 2008-12-22 16:15:13Z

COLYER Norman L 1931-1994

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 198,993 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Eric Vine COLYER, UK

marie7566 — 2008-11-18 11:15:34Z

It is now November & I cannot understand why you would not get in touch re: Eric Vine Colyer. you posted information in FEB 08 AND I REPLIED IN APRIL 08. NO CONTACT FROM YOU..SEEMS STRANGE, YOU SEEMED SOO KEEN ! I CERTAINLY AM VERY KEEN TO PROGRESS. I AM POSITIVE OUR FAMILY LINE IS THE ONE YOU SEEK. Please at least let me know if you are interested or not ?

Re: descendants of Charles Grenade Colyer

wesleycolyer1 — 2008-11-02 02:39:49Z

Jean

Please Email me or call me.
cell 513-373-1337
Res 513-598-9077

Thanks

Wesley from Cincinnati

Re: COLYER, COLLYER, COLLIER

wesleycolyer1 — 2008-11-02 02:04:20Z

Hi Traci
My 4th Great Grandfather was James Alexander Colyer. He went by Alex.
From Virgina (abt.1710)they went into Tn. and Ky. then to Mo. and Tx.
Yes, the name has been chanced from Collier to Colyer(Ky)/Collyer (IN,ILL,upper Ohio)/Colyar (TN.) near the Civil War, but I didn't know why. Thank You.
I would like to talk to or E-mail you about this family.

I live in Cincinati and my cell is 513-373-1337 or Res is 513-598-9077. Email is wesley.colyer@gmail.com.

I haven't any photo's but I'm looking all the time for some. And, I'm trying to add more COLYER's/COLLYER's/COLYAR's/COLLIER's and storys to my Family Tree.

Thank You

Re: Stephen Colyer/Hannah Elkins

wesleycolyer1 — 2008-11-02 01:30:24Z

Jean

Email me or call me. I need to ask you about Martin T. COLYER's Tin Type photo.

Thank you

513-373-1337 cell
513-598-9077 Res.

Wesley