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Surnames: Colby
Classification: Query
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Hi I am looking for any information( marriage, cousins, siblings) about Helen Colby.
If you have any information please email me at mccrum_ian(a)hotmail.com
Thanks
Jim Colby host of this years reunion sent me the following information
Colby Clan Reunion details
1. LOCATION: EAST ORANGE, VERMONT
2. COST: $10.00 per person to - Adeline Stack
26 Coolidge Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Tel: (207) 799-1648
3. ACTIVITIES:
A. Friday, August 15TH, 5:00 - 11:00 PM, at Comfort Inn at
Maplewood
to get acquainted and exchange family data.
B. Saturday, August 16TH, 9:00 - midafternoon, at East Orange
Church
and Schoolhouse.
Activities: Socializing, Lunch, Business Meeting and Speakers
re "Outhouse Architecture" and "Life on the Family Farm in the 1940s."
4. ACCOMMODATIONS:
Comfort Inn at Maplewood NOTE: Comfort Inn's actual
location
213 Paine Turnpike North is Exit 7 on I-89,
then right at
Montpelier, VT 05602 the first traffic
light.
Tel: (802) 229-2222
Smoking and nonsmoking rooms are reserved at $75 per night for
single or double occupancy. Cots are $10. Plus a 9% Room Tax. Cite the
COLBY CLAN REUNION to receive this room rate.
Thanks for the Colby list post about Laura Ingalls. Her paternal
grandmother, Laura Colby Ingalls, was born in Corinth, VT, which is where the
Colby reunion will be held this August.
Does anybody know the location of Nathan Colby's farm or house (father of
Laura Colby, grandfather of Charles Ingalls, and gt grandfather of Laura
Ingalls Wilder) or if either still exist?
Janet K.
Golden Valley, MN
Aloha Bonnie Bennett,
As you go over the list of information you were given, please look at
the attached notes. The tree line beyond the family book you now have, was
never proven and our family was added to this tree, only because of few
people thought it fit. They could not prove it did. To assume this to be true
is putting our family tree in danger of corruption, false leads and
misdirection to finding the true family herritage. Please contact me at
HiFromMaui(a)aol.com. We need to put our heads together and start where we can
prove our own family connection, not someone elses. It could be that we are
related at the end of the day, just be very careful not to add to our tree
without the proff.
Aloha, your cousin Marilyn Mead
As most subscribers to this list would know, Laura Ingalls Wilder has Colby ancestors. She is in fact a cousin of mine through the Colby and Worthen and Blood lines. Last night while watching a rerun of Little House On the Prairie, I saw a scene where Charles Ingalls, (played by Michael Landon) was visiting the grave of his mother and the gravestone read: Laura Colby Ingalls. I had watched this series many times over the years especially when my kids were younger but never remember this particular episode before. Presumably, Laura Ingalls was given the name of Laura after her grandmother Laura Colby (1810-1883). She was born in Vermont and was the wife of Lansford Ingalls. She died in Pepin, Wisconsin and was the daughter of Nathan Colby and Eunice Blood.
Leslie Nutbrown
Sherbrooke, Quebec
I have some headstone pictures that I am unable to identify
The cemetery is:
Hunters Creek Cemetery, Holland, Erie County, New York
Listed is a
Harry C. Colby b. 1893 d. 1957 and wife Emma C. b. 1803 d. 1965
another stone has
Vera M. Colby b. 1897 d. 1921
Any help in identifying these folks would be greatly appreciated.
Ronald Colby
rmcolby(a)micro-net.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.
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Anyone on the list further down in this Colby line?
My line branches after Thomas.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Bennett
To: pilot(a)outdrs.net
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 4:02 PM
Subject: family tree
Just was wondering where you are from. I am working on the family tree of the descendents of Matthew Colby. I am back to 1530. Starting with Matthew, then Thomas, Anthony,Thomas, Jacob, Zaccheus, 2nd Emphraim, Ephraim, Samuel, David, Samuel, then my mother and on down to present. Just curious if it ties in with yours. Bonnie Bennett
Bonnie's mother must be Mary, as Samuel W. had 3 children: Cecil, Kenneth &
Mary. I don't know anymore about that line beyond their names. I'm descended
from Anthony's son Thomas's other wife, Elizabeth Elliott.
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Colby [mailto:pilot@outdrs.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 8:34 AM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [COLBY] Fw: family tree
Anyone on the list further down in this Colby line?
My line branches after Thomas.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Bennett
To: pilot(a)outdrs.net
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 4:02 PM
Subject: family tree
Just was wondering where you are from. I am working on the family tree of
the descendents of Matthew Colby. I am back to 1530. Starting with
Matthew, then Thomas, Anthony,Thomas, Jacob, Zaccheus, 2nd Emphraim,
Ephraim, Samuel, David, Samuel, then my mother and on down to present. Just
curious if it ties in with yours. Bonnie Bennett
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I'm trying to identify this David Currier.
What I know
David Currier married May 26 1822 Salisbury, MA Hannah Colby
They had 3 children listed in the Essex County VR's for Salisbury
Nancy Osgood Currier b. 28 Aug 1824
Hannah S. Currier b. 22 Aug 1827
Mary Ann Rowell Currier b. 21 may 1833
The family is listed in the 1850 census for Salisbury, MA
ages given for David Currier and Hannah are 50
their daughter Mary is still at home and age is 17
I beleive Hannah Colby is the daughter of Capt. Gee Colby and Hannah
Edwards. She was born Jun 13, 1800 Salisbury, MA.
Nancy Osgood Currier married Moses C. Colby b. 11 Jan 1826.
Any help will be greatly appreciated
Ronald Colby
rmcolby(a)micro-net.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.
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Does anyone have information on Merriam (or Miriam) Colby? She married a Charles French. Resided in Northfield, New Hampshire.
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Surnames: Colby, Lemere, Wolfe, Porter
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Gertrude Lamere b 1890 in Vermont married ___? Colby.. had Ruth, John, Joseph and Gerald Colby... seeking his first name and genealogy?? thanks
Anyone have any idea where Isaac Colby and his family are buried?
Descendants of Isaac Colby, Sr.
1 Isaac Colby, Sr. 1680 - 1733 b: July 15, 1680 in Amesbury, Essex
County, Massachusetts d: Abt. June 1733 in Amesbury, Essex County,
Massachusetts
.. +Hannah Getchell 1680/81 - 1764 b: January 30, 1680/81 in Salisbury,
Essex County, Massachusetts m: December 05, 1701 in Amesbury, Essex County,
Massachusetts d: Aft. 1764 in Probably Amesbury m: December 05, 1701 in
Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Father: Samuel Getchell, Jr. Mother:
Elizabeth Jones m: December 05, 1701 in Amesbury, Essex County,
Massachusetts
............. 2 Daniel Colby 1702 - 1734 b: December 09, 1702 in Amesbury,
Essex County, Massachusetts d: Bef. 1734 in Amesbury, Essex County,
Massachusetts
............. 2 [1] Isaac Colby III 1707 - 1764 b: August 10, 1707 in
Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d: April 16, 1764 in Amesbury, Essex
County, Massachusetts
................. +Mary Martin 1709/10 - 1774 b: March 10, 1709/10 in
Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts m: January 03, 1727/28 in Amesbury,
Essex County, Massachusetts d: 1774 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
m: January 03, 1727/28 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Father: John
Martin Mother: Mary Wells m: January 03, 1727/28 in Amesbury, Essex
County, Massachusetts
............. *2nd Wife of [1] Isaac Colby III:
................. +Judith Barnard 1707 - b: September 30, 1707 m: August
16, 1753 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts m: August 16, 1753 in
Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Father: Tristram Barnard Mother: Ruth
Martin m: August 16, 1753 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
............. 2 Hannah Colby 1709 - b: August 20, 1709 in Amesbury, Essex
County, Massachusetts
................. +John Elliot m: November 11, 1735 m: November 11, 1735
m: November 11, 1735
............. 2 [2] David Colby, Sr. 1711 - 1780 b: October 15, 1711 in
Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d: Abt. 1780 in New Hampshire
................. +Elizabeth ? 1711 - 1755 b: Abt. 1711 d: Abt. 1755 in
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
............. *2nd Wife of [2] David Colby, Sr.:
................. +Mariah Emmons - 1771 b: in Kingston, Rockingham County,
New Hampshire d: Abt. 1771
............. 2 Judith Colby 1725 - b: July 02, 1725 in Amesbury, Essex
County, Massachusetts
................. +Samuel Silver, Jr. 1705/06 - b: January 20, 1705/06 in
Rowley, Massachusetts m: November 06, 1750 in Amesbury, Essex County,
Massachusetts m: November 06, 1750 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
Father: Samuel Silver Mother: Sarah Colby m: November 06, 1750 in
Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
In a message dated 2/14/2003 12:12:54 PM Central Standard Time,
rmcolby(a)micro-net.com writes:
> If the Colby/Macy house is in Amesbury and Anthony lived there.
> How come he died in Salisbury?
> You would think he would have died in Amesbury.
> Or is it a mistake in the VR's?
>
> A inquiring mind would like to know.
>
Ron --
This apparent discrepancy can be explained by the fact that until 1666,
Amesbury was technically part of Salisbury. Although initial settlement of
the Amesbury area (i.e., the land across the Powow River) began in 1645, only
six years after the founding of Salisbury, it was then known simply as
"Salisbury New Town" -- as opposed to "Salisbury Old Town," the original
settlement east of the Powow.
Anthony Colby, as one of the founding commoners of Salisbury, received a lot
in the Old Town in the first division of 1639. The following year, he
received another grant of "...forty acres of upland to bee layed out uppon ye
W: side of the Pawwaus River..." In 1648, he sold his house in the Old Town
and moved to his New Town property. After he purchased the Macy home and
land in 1654, his original New Town house was occupied by his son John.
As the New Town continued to develop, tensions between the Salisbury town
leadership and the settlers there increased. In 1654, an agreement was
reached that the New Town would become a separate entity as soon as they
could secure and maintain their own minister. From that time forward, the
New Town functioned as a semiautonomous entity in most respects. New Town
residents were supposed to attend church in the Old Town and support its
minister, but they frequently held their own unauthorized services instead --
and got fined for it!
Anthony Colby was one of the most prominent and prosperous of the New Town
settlers, and he was a leader in the effort to separate the area from
Salisbury. Finally, six years after his death, New Town secured Benjamin
Woodbridge as their minister, and the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay
Colony formally incorporated the town. The name Amesbury was proposed in
1667 and formally approved by the General Court in 1668. Among those listed
as the founding commoners in Amesbury are Anthony Colby's sons, John and
Isaac, and his widow, "Goody Whitteridge." His son Samuel by that time had
removed to Haverhill.
So you see, Anthony did die in Amesbury -- even though at the time, it was
still Salisbury! This is probably more than an inquiring mind wanted to
know, but I hope it clears things up.
Guy I. Colby IV
Irving, TX
If the Colby/Macy house is in Amesbury and Anthony lived there.
How come he died in Salisbury?
You would think he would have died in Amesbury.
Or is it a mistake in the VR's?
A inquiring mind would like to know.
Ronald Colby
rmcolby(a)micro-net.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
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I received this, thought it would be of interest to everyone.
Source: NYMONROE-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [NYMONROE-L] July 29, 1891 Rochester, NY
Union and Advertiser
July 29, 1891 page 5
Rochester, NY Monroe County
In the Surrogate's Court this morning the will of Zacheus COLBY was admitted
to probate. He leaves $4,000 to his daughter, A. Jeanette ROWE of Greece:
cancels promissory notes to the value of $5,000 held against his son,
Zacheus, Jr. of Spokane Falls and makes his son, Charles COLBY, residuary
legatee. Letters of administration were issued on the estate of Simon OLEY,
Mary Ann DALZELL, W.C. DALZELL and Anna RENDSLAND. A decree of judical
settlements was granted on the estate of Robert ENGLISH.
Judge DAVY held open the motion of yesterday that there be a jury trial in
the case of Richard MILLER and others against George W. MILLER and others
until certain defendants, now in Europe, are served with notices. The
defendant is a New Yorker who inherited from his father, Andrew MILLER, a
former Rochesterian, property valued at $100,000 to $150,000. The
plaintiffs are children of the late James M. MILLER, a brother of the
defendant George, and who was left half the property by the will. The
family never recognized the marriage of James to Margaret BELL, a servant
girl, and when the will was probated served no citations on her children.
The defense claims that the children were illegitimate.
Submitted by:
Patricia Stillwell Mims
Can anyone help Steven?
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: SPr6005612(a)aol.com
To: rmcolby(a)micro-net.com
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 5:33 PM
Subject: I live in a house on land originally owned by your family in Courtland
Hi,
My name is Steven Proper. I recently purchased at auction a wonderful old farm. The previous owner (who lives next door, I live in his folks house.) was kind enough to give me a copy of the title abstract on xmax eve this year. Is shows that the land was bought from the government by Rev. Isaac Barker in 1844. I know that across the street is the old Colby farm. (I think where Ruth (Barker) Colby and Horace lived). I am restoring the old house and would like to know anything at all you could tell me. I am not sure if Isaac built the house. (I cant believe it is 159 years old!). I would so much appreciate any help you could offer. I would be happy to help you on this end with anything I could send your way.
Thank you very much,
Steven (6411 11 mile rd. Courtland Twp. MI. )
In a message dated 2/10/2003 10:06:49 AM Central Standard Time,
RWCrooks(a)aol.com writes:
> Isn't Herndon & Company, Abraham Lincoln's old law firm? I believe that
> Lincoln and Herndon were partners.
You are absolutely correct. William Henry Herndon, Lincoln's law partner
from 1844 on, was a man of considerable attainments and acumen. Widely read
and outspoken in his views, he was an extremely effective advocate at the
bar, and he and Lincoln enjoyed a close and harmonious relationship. Herndon
was born in 1818, so he was nearly ten years younger than Lincoln, and he
lived a long and active life. He would have been 64 in 1882, when William H.
Colby joined his law firm, and he lived until 1891.
Guy I. Colby IV
Irving, TX
In a message dated 2/9/2003 2:50:34 PM Central Standard Time,
colby731(a)frsb.net writes:
> Seeking information on Judge William H. Colby in Springfield, Il. around
> 1900to 1910.
Wayne --
On a visit to Springfield last year, I went to the public library and
reviewed all Colby entries in the Springfield city directories from about
1880 to 1930. The following information is taken from notes I made at that
time:
William H. Colby first appears in the 1882/1883 city directory as being
associated with the firm of Herndon & Co., 1028 No. 5th St. In the 1887/1888
directory, he is listed as junior partner in the law firm of McGuire & Colby,
1003, So. 8th St. In 1890/1891, he is listed as a master in Chancery Court,
and in 1891/1892 he is connected in some capacity with the Sangamon County
Circuit Court. By 1896, he is the senior partner in the law firm of Colby &
Murray; by 1898, the name of the firm is Colby & Lamphier. In the 1904/1905
directory, he appears as judge of the Sangamon County Probate Court.
Apparently, his tenure in this position was very brief, because the same
directory notes that he died on 10 June 1904.
In 1913, his widow, Henrietta Colby, is listed as boarding at 709 So. Grand.
Over the next several years, she changes addresses at least four times, but
she is still there as late as 1928.
My great grandfather, Guy Irving Colby, lived in Springfield from 1895 until
1909, and three of his sons appear in various directories from 1905 to 1924.
My great grandfather came from Lawrence, Massachusetts to Chicago around
1888, and by 1895 he was manager of the Swift & Co. meat packing plant in
Springfield. I have not established any connection between my line and Judge
William H. Colby, but it is not unlikely that one exists.
Hope this helps.
Guy I. Colby IV
Irving, TX