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Thank you all for looking into Jonathan Colby. Received an email from Don that was somehow in a Bulk folder that yahoo kindly deleted! Fortunately, I had a chance to read it first.
Anyway, my situation is that there were several Jonathan Colbys in NH, at that time, so Ive been looking into whether Jonathan Platts Colby, could be my line. As to Dons question, Im not positive the surname of Jonathan Colbys wife was Whittemore. I do know her first name was Esther. She and daughter Roxanna Colby Beckley are buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Barre, Washington, VT.
I found mention of John Colby, son of Jonathan and Esther Colby, online in the Gazetteer Of Washington County, Vt. 1783-1899, part 10. There are other Colbys mentioned there as well.
What I know about Jonathan Colby is that he was listed as a new member of the Methodist Society on 04 Oct 1799, at Barre, VT. Jonathan and Esther Colby were also on the 1830 Census.
The Colby Friends & Others site, lists Jonathan Platts Colby separately from the Jonathan Colby married to Esther Whittemore, children Roxanna and John Colby.
Would anyone happen to know the name of the wife of Jonathan Platts Colby?
If Jonathan Platts Colby is my line, I would love to have the names of his siblings, etc.
Thanks again, Judi
Alice Volkert <alice(a)volkertservices.com> wrote: Jonathan Platts Colby born 23 March 1769 in Bow, New Hampshire to Elijah
Colby & Ruth Platts. Elijah Colby born 16 July 1742 to Abraham Colby &
Elizabeth Blaisdell.
Alice Volkert
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Colby [mailto:rmcolby@micro-net.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:58 AM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [COLBY] Jonathan Colby
Don
I don't know why this came to me as a subscription request, but I will
forward it.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "DonBump"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: Jonathan Colby
Hi Judi,
I do not have this Colby in my files. I am forwarding this query to
the
Colby website and someone there can probably answer this question.
Don
Hi. I'm trying to find info on Jonathan Colby - his birth/death/name of
parents. He was born: About 1765, Probably at Hudson, Hillsborough, New
Hampshire
Married about 1786, probably to Esther Whittemore, who was born: 18 May
1766,
Hudson, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, she died: 26 Oct 1833, Barre,
Washington,
Vermont. Their children all born in Barre, Washington, VT were: Roxanna
Colby
(married Samuel Beckley), Polly Colby, and John Colby, a lawyer, (who
married
Adaline Kneeland.) If you can come up with anything I would really
appreciate
it. Thanks, Judi
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Jonathan Platts Colby born 23 March 1769 in Bow, New Hampshire to Elijah
Colby & Ruth Platts. Elijah Colby born 16 July 1742 to Abraham Colby &
Elizabeth Blaisdell.
Alice Volkert
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Colby [mailto:rmcolby@micro-net.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:58 AM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [COLBY] Jonathan Colby
Don
I don't know why this came to me as a subscription request, but I will
forward it.
Ron
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From: "DonBump" <donbump(a)worldpath.net>
To: <COLBY-L-request(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: Jonathan Colby
Hi Judi,
I do not have this Colby in my files. I am forwarding this query to
the
Colby website and someone there can probably answer this question.
Don
Hi. I'm trying to find info on Jonathan Colby - his birth/death/name of
parents. He was born: About 1765, Probably at Hudson, Hillsborough, New
Hampshire
Married about 1786, probably to Esther Whittemore, who was born: 18 May
1766,
Hudson, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, she died: 26 Oct 1833, Barre,
Washington,
Vermont. Their children all born in Barre, Washington, VT were: Roxanna
Colby
(married Samuel Beckley), Polly Colby, and John Colby, a lawyer, (who
married
Adaline Kneeland.) If you can come up with anything I would really
appreciate
it. Thanks, Judi
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I don't know why this came to me as a subscription request, but I will
forward it.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "DonBump" <donbump(a)worldpath.net>
To: <COLBY-L-request(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: Jonathan Colby
Hi Judi,
I do not have this Colby in my files. I am forwarding this query to
the
Colby website and someone there can probably answer this question.
Don
Hi. I'm trying to find info on Jonathan Colby - his birth/death/name of
parents. He was born: About 1765, Probably at Hudson, Hillsborough, New
Hampshire
Married about 1786, probably to Esther Whittemore, who was born: 18 May
1766,
Hudson, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, she died: 26 Oct 1833, Barre,
Washington,
Vermont. Their children all born in Barre, Washington, VT were: Roxanna
Colby
(married Samuel Beckley), Polly Colby, and John Colby, a lawyer, (who
married
Adaline Kneeland.) If you can come up with anything I would really
appreciate
it. Thanks, Judi
Alice, I guess that we will have to settle with these
Colbys as being orphan Colbys.
Anyway, Clarence E. Colby and family are buried in the
New Cemetery, Henniker, NH.
--- Alice Volkert <alice(a)volkertservices.com> wrote:
> YES! That is the big question! I have not been
> able to find that out.
>
> I am going in the hospital in the morning and won't
> be available for about a
> week. If you find Sherman D. - please let me
> know!!!
>
> Alice Volkert
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Colby [mailto:roccos1023@sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:55 AM
> To: alice(a)volkertservices.com
> Subject: RE: [COLBY] Clarence E. Colby Henniker, New
> Hampshire 1930
>
>
> Alice, Who are Sherman D. Colby's parents?
>
> --- Alice Volkert <alice(a)volkertservices.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Clarence is the son of Sherman P. & Catherine
> Colby.
> > Sherman is son of
> > Sherman D. & Martha W. Crowell. From census data
> > for Concord, Merrimack,
> > New Hampshire.
> >
> > Alice Volkert
> > Volkert Services
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bob Colby [mailto:roccos1023@sbcglobal.net]
> > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 6:33 PM
> > To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
> > Subject: [COLBY] Clarence E. Colby Henniker, New
> > Hampshire 1930
> >
> >
> > Ron,
> >
> > Any idea where this family fits?
> >
> > 1930 Henniker, NH Census
> >
> > Clarence E. Colby - Head 45
> > Blance 33 wife
> > Donald E. son
> > Ota J. Dau
> > Sherwin O. Son 9
> > Beryl C. dau 7
> > Clarice E. dau 5
> > Floyd C. son 3
> > Ray O. son 18 mo
> >
> > I have this from Family Search, but I don't know
> if
> > this is the same Clarence Colby:
> >
> > Event(s):
> > Birth: 7 Oct 1885 Place: NH
> > Death: 27 Mar 1946 Place:
> > Parents:
> > Father: George Henry Colby Disc #95 Pin
> > #323555
> > Mother: Carrie A. OSBORNE Disc #95 Pin
> > #323556
> > Marriage(s):
> > Spouse: Adriana DeLong Kelly Disc #95
> Pin
> > #323562
> > Marriage: Place:
> >
> > Bob Colby
> >
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Bob Colby
That's ME! I will be missing for about a week (maybe less) as I have to go
to the hospital for a hysterectomy. Not that big a deal, but I will be
confined for a bit. I will get back to the computer as soon as possible!!
So, if you send me an email, I will answer when I can.
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Different people / different Clarences.
Clarence, son of George Henry & Carrie A. Osborne Colby was married to
Adrianna DeLong Kelly and they had Phyllis who married Charles Lincoln
Whitcomb.
Clarence E. & Blance - a mystery!!!
RON???
Alice Volkert
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-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Colby [mailto:roccos1023@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 6:33 PM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [COLBY] Clarence E. Colby Henniker, New Hampshire 1930
Ron,
Any idea where this family fits?
1930 Henniker, NH Census
Clarence E. Colby - Head 45
Blance 33 wife
Donald E. son
Ota J. Dau
Sherwin O. Son 9
Beryl C. dau 7
Clarice E. dau 5
Floyd C. son 3
Ray O. son 18 mo
I have this from Family Search, but I don't know if
this is the same Clarence Colby:
Event(s):
Birth: 7 Oct 1885 Place: NH
Death: 27 Mar 1946 Place:
Parents:
Father: George Henry Colby Disc #95 Pin
#323555
Mother: Carrie A. OSBORNE Disc #95 Pin
#323556
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Adriana DeLong Kelly Disc #95 Pin
#323562
Marriage: Place:
Bob Colby
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Family Group Sheet
==========================================================================================
Husband: George W. COLBY (twin)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth: 21 MAY 1834 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Census: 5 AUG 1850 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Census: 22 JUN 1860 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Death: 18 FEB 1895
Marriage: 31 MAY 1859 New Hampshire
Father: Oliver COLBY (1811-1862)
Mother: Rachel CLOUGH (1808-1880)
==========================================================================================
Wife: Fidelia GOODNOW
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth: 4 JAN 1833 West Deering, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Census: 22 JUN 1860 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Death: 28 NOV 1872
Father:
Mother:
==========================================================================================
Children
==========================================================================================
1 F Minnie Viola COLBY
Birth: 8 MAR 1860 Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Census: 22 JUN 1860 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 F Nettie L. COLBY
Birth: 24 OCT 1861 Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 F Ida COLBY
Birth: 9 MAY 1865 Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 F Amie E. COLBY
Birth: 4 APR 1868 Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 F Carrie B. COLBY
Birth: 19 JUL 1870 Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 M George A. COLBY
Birth: 22 JUL 1871 Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
==========================================================================================
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==========================================================================================
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HUSBAND NOTES: George W. COLBY (twin)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Census (5 AUG 1850): (living at home with father and mother.)
Census (22 JUN 1860): (George and faimily living at home with his parents.)
General: SOURCE: New Hampshire, 1850 U.S. Census / Henniker, Merrimack
County,
August 5, 1850, Geo. W. age: 15.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Minnie Viola COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (8 MAR 1860): (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to
1900
New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
Census (22 JUN 1860): (living at home with father and mother.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Nettie L. COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (24 OCT 1861): (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to
1900
New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Ida COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (9 MAY 1865): (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to
1900
New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Amie E. COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (4 APR 1868): (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to
1900
New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Carrie B. COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (19 JUL 1870): (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to
1900
New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: George A. COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (22 JUL 1871): (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1000378 ; Index to births, early to
1900
New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.)
----- Original Message -----
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To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 7:56 PM
Subject: [COLBY] George A. Colby Henniker, NH 1930 Census
How about this one Ron?
George A. Colby 58 years old
Family Search lists a George A. Colby b. 1872 with a
father, George W. Colby b. 1834.
Could this be the family?
Descendants of Oliver Colby
1 Oliver Colby 1811 - 1862 b: 09 Jun 1811 in
Henniker, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire d: 15
Dec 1862 in Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH Burial:
1863 Colby Cemetery, Henniker, NH Burial: 1863
Colby Cemetery, Henniker, NH
.. +Rachel C. Clough 1808 - 1880 b: Abt. 1808 m: 28
Mar 1833 in New Hampshire d: 08 Nov 1880 m: 28 Mar
1833 in New Hampshire m: 28 Mar 1833 in New
Hampshire
............. 2 Andrew J. Colby 1834 - 1856 b: May
1834 in Henniker, New Hampshire d: 29 Nov 1856 in
Henniker, New Hampshire Burial: Dec 1856 The Colby
Cemetery, Henniker, NH Burial: Dec 1856 The Colby
Cemetery, Henniker, NH
............. 2 George W. Colby 1835 - b: 1835
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Family Group Sheet
==========================================================================================
Husband: Carl Corliss COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth: 3 JAN 1874 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Census: 1880 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Occupation: 1900 Dry Goods Clerk; Hillsborough, Hillsborough
County, New
Census: 1900 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Marriage: 29 DEC 1895 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Father: Moses COLBY (1838-1930)
Mother: Ellen Maria MORRILL (1844-1929)
==========================================================================================
Wife: Hattie M. GREGG
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth: FEB 1876 Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Census: 1900 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Father:
Mother:
==========================================================================================
Children
==========================================================================================
1 F Jessie B. COLBY
Birth: JUN 1896 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Census: 1900 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 F Gertrude B. COLBY
Birth: 12 DEC 1898 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Census: 1900 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 F Dorothy COLBY
Birth: 10 MAY 1899 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
Census: 1900 Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New
Hampshire
==========================================================================================
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==========================================================================================
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FAMILY NOTES
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marriage (29 DEC 1895): (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Carl C. Age:
21
years, Marriage: Hattie M. GREGG Age: 20 years, Date: 29 Dec 1895; Recorded
in:
Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HUSBAND NOTES: Carl Corliss COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Census (1880): (living at home with father and mother. Listed as Corless C.
Colby)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WIFE NOTES: Hattie M. GREGG
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Birth (FEB 1876): Daughter of B. F. GREGG & Hattie E. HOOK.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Jessie B. COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Census (1900): (living at home with father and mother)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Gertrude B. COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Census (1900): (living at home with father and mother)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHILD NOTES: Dorothy COLBY
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Census (1900): (living at home with father and mother)
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 7:38 PM
Subject: [COLBY] Carl C. Colby 1930 Henniker, NH Census
Here is another Henniker Colby that I don't know the
line.
Carl C. Colby age 56
Hattie M. Colby age 54 wife
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How about this one Ron?
George A. Colby 58 years old
Family Search lists a George A. Colby b. 1872 with a
father, George W. Colby b. 1834.
Could this be the family?
Descendants of Oliver Colby
1 Oliver Colby 1811 - 1862 b: 09 Jun 1811 in
Henniker, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire d: 15
Dec 1862 in Henniker, Merrimack Co., NH Burial:
1863 Colby Cemetery, Henniker, NH Burial: 1863
Colby Cemetery, Henniker, NH
.. +Rachel C. Clough 1808 - 1880 b: Abt. 1808 m: 28
Mar 1833 in New Hampshire d: 08 Nov 1880 m: 28 Mar
1833 in New Hampshire m: 28 Mar 1833 in New
Hampshire
............. 2 Andrew J. Colby 1834 - 1856 b: May
1834 in Henniker, New Hampshire d: 29 Nov 1856 in
Henniker, New Hampshire Burial: Dec 1856 The Colby
Cemetery, Henniker, NH Burial: Dec 1856 The Colby
Cemetery, Henniker, NH
............. 2 George W. Colby 1835 - b: 1835
Bob Colby
Ron,
Any idea where this family fits?
1930 Henniker, NH Census
Clarence E. Colby - Head 45
Blance 33 wife
Donald E. son
Ota J. Dau
Sherwin O. Son 9
Beryl C. dau 7
Clarice E. dau 5
Floyd C. son 3
Ray O. son 18 mo
I have this from Family Search, but I don't know if
this is the same Clarence Colby:
Event(s):
Birth: 7 Oct 1885 Place: NH
Death: 27 Mar 1946 Place:
Parents:
Father: George Henry Colby Disc #95 Pin
#323555
Mother: Carrie A. OSBORNE Disc #95 Pin
#323556
Marriage(s):
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Bob Colby
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Surnames: Colby, Wingad, Nelson
Classification: Obituary
Message Board URL:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/744
Message Board Post:
"Dorothy Nelson"
WHITEHALL - Dorothy C. Nelson, age 88, of Whitehall, died on Friday, January 13, 2006, in the Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall.
Dorothy was born on May 28, 1917, in Thorp, Wis., to Corliss T. and Floy E. (Wingad) Colby. Dorothy married Bennie O. Nelson on March 23, 1940.
Dorothy attended grade school to fifth grade in Thorp and then moved to Eau Claire where she finished grade school and graduated from high school in 1934. Dorothy graduated from college in Eau Claire in 1937, and taught school for 26 ½ years, mainly first grade, prior to her retirement in 1979.
Dorothy was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, its WELCA, Delta Kappa Gamma (Professional Women's Educators), Eastern Star, Tri-County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Women's Club.
Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Karen (Gerald) Larson of Eau Claire and Kathryn Nelson of Altoona; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Anne Nelson of Whitehall; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Colby of Pleasantville and Agnes Colby of Osseo.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth; two brothers, Bernard and Grant; and a sister, Alice.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Jack Funeral Home with burial in the Lincoln Cemetery, both in Whitehall. Pastor Jon Becker will officiate.
Friends may call from noon until the time of services at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorials may be designated to the BTIAW Special Olympics or Our Saviour's Lutheran Church radio broadcast."
Eau Claire [WI] Leader Mon 16 Jan 2006
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Surnames: Colby, Upton, Day, Davis, Greer
Classification: Query
Message Board URL:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wQJ.2ACEB/537.1
Message Board Post:
Family Group Sheet
==========================================================================================
Husband: Herbert Eben COLBY
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Birth: 28 MAY 1873 Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Census: 23 JUN 1900 Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Census: 13 JAN 1920 Sanford, York County, Maine
Census: 17 APR 1930 Sanford, York County, Maine
Marriage: 7 JUN 1899 New Hampshire
Father: Eben C. COLBY (1831-1915)
Mother: Abby Davis GREER (1834-1879)
==========================================================================================
Wife: Nellie F. UPTON
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Birth: 15 DEC 1874 Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Census: 23 JUN 1900 Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Census: 13 JAN 1920 Sanford, York County, Maine
Census: 17 APR 1930 Sanford, York County, Maine
Death: 18 OCT 1972 Sanford, York County, Maine
SSN: 004-64-1790
Father:
Mother:
==========================================================================================
Children
==========================================================================================
1 M Rudolf U. COLBY
Birth: 2 JUL 1900 Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Census: 13 JAN 1920 Sanford, York County, Maine
Census: 5 APR 1930 Sanford, York County, Maine
Death: JUN 1985 Moody, York County, Maine
SSN: 005-03-4936
Spouse: Gladys S. DAY (1905-1981)
Marriage: 1 SEP 1928 Maine
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2 F Dorothy COLBY
Birth: 1905 Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Census: 13 JAN 1920 Sanford, York County, Maine
==========================================================================================
Prepared 15 JAN 2006 by:
Ronald M. Colby
4814 South 4180 West
Kearns, Utah 84118-4014
COLBY FAMILY & OTHERS
rmcolby(a)micro-net.com
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam
==========================================================================================
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FAMILY NOTES
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Marriage (7 JUN 1899): (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Herbert E., Age: 26
years; Marriage: Nellie F. UPTON, Age: 25 years; Date: 07 Jun 1899; Recorded in:
Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.)
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WIFE NOTES: Nellie F. UPTON
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Birth (15 DEC 1874): (Daughter of Charles P. Upton and Annie M. Ayer.)
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CHILD NOTES: Rudolf U. COLBY
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Census (13 JAN 1920): (living at home with father and mother.)
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CHILD NOTES: Dorothy COLBY
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Census (13 JAN 1920): (living at home with father and mother.)
In 1850 census the family is living in Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alice Volkert" <alice(a)volkertservices.com>
To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Ok, try again! Delos WAS born in Michigan. He and his sister Rebecca.
Only Amanda was born in Indiana. The 1860 census has a pretty-good list on
the family, including Lillian who grew up to marry Delos. She was living
with Delos' grandmother Elos Williams. I don't know what relationship (if
any) there was. Delos is showing as "Charles" - but it is the same person.
Parents & siblings all match. There is also what looks like "Perogo" Colby
female age 50 born NH living there. William has lots of siblings, could
this be one of them? Grossly mis-written? Polly Oakes Colby would have
been 50 in 1860. Anyone know for sure??
Alice Volkert
Volkert Services
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Colby [mailto:rmcolby@micro-net.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:39 AM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Bob
Delos W. Colby b. 11 Aug 1850 Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana s/o
William Colby and Elizabeth Williams
William Colby s/o Nicholas Colby and Sally Howe
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Colby" <roccos1023(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Regarding my last post, it peaked my interest in any
Colbys that were part of the California gold rush. A
Google and Ancestry search shows the following. Any
idea where Delos Colby fits?
1910 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about Delos W Colby
Name: Delos W Colby
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Pasadena Twp, Los Angeles, California
Neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
The Monte Cristo Gold Mine as it is known today first
came to light during the Big Tujunga gold excitement
of the late 1880's. Just who the prospectors were who
located the gold-bearing veins and began the mine is
not known. Delos Colby, owner of the Colby ranch on
Coldwater Creek, reconstructed the story as he knew
it:
"When I first came to these mountains about 24 years
ago (1891), the Monte Cristo was being worked by
Spanish people. They carried the ore up to a crusher
driven by a large water wheel. When they left, I tore
the water wheel down and carried some of the timber to
my ranch.'
Colby's story of the large water wheel gains in
interest when compared with an article that appeared
in the Los Angeles Semi-Weekly News for January 4,
1867:
A new mining district north of the Tehungo ( probably
referring to Tujunga)and east of the Soledad district
has been formed. Gold bearing quartz of great richness
has been discovered..Four large arrastres will be in
operation in a few days. A water wheel 60 feet in
diameter is being erected for the purpose of drawing a
twenty-stamp mill.
According to some of the old timers, the paper was
describing the beginnings of the Monte Cristo Gold
Mine
http://www.encyberpedia.com/gold.htm
HISTORY ALONG THE WAY
By Eleanor T. Opid
July 10th 1971
When you travel the Angeles Forest-Angeles Crest
Highway thru the San Gabriel Mountains - on your way
to the densely populated "mountains to the sea" on the
other side DO you sometimes wonder about the history
along the way.
From the Mill Creek Saddle, not too far from the
present picnic area, the old trail left to climb up
and over Mt. Pacifico there to descend to the
beautiful Loomis Ranch located at the head of Alder
Creek which farther down emptied into the Big TuJunga
Stream. Back in 1911 Captain and Mrs. Lester Loomis
homesteaded there. Their's was a place that radiated
warmth and friendliness to all who were privileged to
be guests or merely pass thru.
The Colby sign directs to a wonderful Church Camp
operated by the Southwest Conference of the Methodist
Church. "Colby Ranch" was homesteaded by Delos and
Lillie Colby back in 1891. A beautiful spot near the
base of Strawberry Peak where forest and springs of
cold water gave abundant supply. Apples and cherries
grew for home use and to pack out for sale - no roads,
only trails. Colby's was a favorite stop-over spot for
fishermen and hunters (open territory then) who
frequented the Big TuJunga. Building materials and
store foods were animal packed in - first from Acton
and later from Pasadena via the Arroyo Seco.
http://www.palmdalelibrary.org/history/pg_85.shtml
Bob Colby
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Rhonda to look at it - she has good eyes. <g>
Alice Volkert
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Colby [mailto:rmcolby@micro-net.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 6:32 PM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
In 1850 census the family is living in Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alice Volkert" <alice(a)volkertservices.com>
To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 3:40 PM
Subject: RE: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Ok, try again! Delos WAS born in Michigan. He and his sister Rebecca.
Only Amanda was born in Indiana. The 1860 census has a pretty-good list on
the family, including Lillian who grew up to marry Delos. She was living
with Delos' grandmother Elos Williams. I don't know what relationship (if
any) there was. Delos is showing as "Charles" - but it is the same person.
Parents & siblings all match. There is also what looks like "Perogo" Colby
female age 50 born NH living there. William has lots of siblings, could
this be one of them? Grossly mis-written? Polly Oakes Colby would have
been 50 in 1860. Anyone know for sure??
Alice Volkert
Volkert Services
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald Colby [mailto:rmcolby@micro-net.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:39 AM
To: COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Bob
Delos W. Colby b. 11 Aug 1850 Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana s/o
William Colby and Elizabeth Williams
William Colby s/o Nicholas Colby and Sally Howe
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Colby" <roccos1023(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Regarding my last post, it peaked my interest in any
Colbys that were part of the California gold rush. A
Google and Ancestry search shows the following. Any
idea where Delos Colby fits?
1910 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about Delos W Colby
Name: Delos W Colby
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Pasadena Twp, Los Angeles, California
Neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
The Monte Cristo Gold Mine as it is known today first
came to light during the Big Tujunga gold excitement
of the late 1880's. Just who the prospectors were who
located the gold-bearing veins and began the mine is
not known. Delos Colby, owner of the Colby ranch on
Coldwater Creek, reconstructed the story as he knew
it:
"When I first came to these mountains about 24 years
ago (1891), the Monte Cristo was being worked by
Spanish people. They carried the ore up to a crusher
driven by a large water wheel. When they left, I tore
the water wheel down and carried some of the timber to
my ranch.'
Colby's story of the large water wheel gains in
interest when compared with an article that appeared
in the Los Angeles Semi-Weekly News for January 4,
1867:
A new mining district north of the Tehungo ( probably
referring to Tujunga)and east of the Soledad district
has been formed. Gold bearing quartz of great richness
has been discovered..Four large arrastres will be in
operation in a few days. A water wheel 60 feet in
diameter is being erected for the purpose of drawing a
twenty-stamp mill.
According to some of the old timers, the paper was
describing the beginnings of the Monte Cristo Gold
Mine
http://www.encyberpedia.com/gold.htm
HISTORY ALONG THE WAY
By Eleanor T. Opid
July 10th 1971
When you travel the Angeles Forest-Angeles Crest
Highway thru the San Gabriel Mountains - on your way
to the densely populated "mountains to the sea" on the
other side DO you sometimes wonder about the history
along the way.
From the Mill Creek Saddle, not too far from the
present picnic area, the old trail left to climb up
and over Mt. Pacifico there to descend to the
beautiful Loomis Ranch located at the head of Alder
Creek which farther down emptied into the Big TuJunga
Stream. Back in 1911 Captain and Mrs. Lester Loomis
homesteaded there. Their's was a place that radiated
warmth and friendliness to all who were privileged to
be guests or merely pass thru.
The Colby sign directs to a wonderful Church Camp
operated by the Southwest Conference of the Methodist
Church. "Colby Ranch" was homesteaded by Delos and
Lillie Colby back in 1891. A beautiful spot near the
base of Strawberry Peak where forest and springs of
cold water gave abundant supply. Apples and cherries
grew for home use and to pack out for sale - no roads,
only trails. Colby's was a favorite stop-over spot for
fishermen and hunters (open territory then) who
frequented the Big TuJunga. Building materials and
store foods were animal packed in - first from Acton
and later from Pasadena via the Arroyo Seco.
http://www.palmdalelibrary.org/history/pg_85.shtml
Bob Colby
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There are several posts on Delos W. Colby and his family on the Colby board
starting with this post:
http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/message/an/surnames.colby/366
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Colby" <roccos1023(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Regarding my last post, it peaked my interest in any
Colbys that were part of the California gold rush. A
Google and Ancestry search shows the following. Any
idea where Delos Colby fits?
1910 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about Delos W Colby
Name: Delos W Colby
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Pasadena Twp, Los Angeles, California
Neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
The Monte Cristo Gold Mine as it is known today first
came to light during the Big Tujunga gold excitement
of the late 1880's. Just who the prospectors were who
located the gold-bearing veins and began the mine is
not known. Delos Colby, owner of the Colby ranch on
Coldwater Creek, reconstructed the story as he knew
it:
"When I first came to these mountains about 24 years
ago (1891), the Monte Cristo was being worked by
Spanish people. They carried the ore up to a crusher
driven by a large water wheel. When they left, I tore
the water wheel down and carried some of the timber to
my ranch.'
Colby's story of the large water wheel gains in
interest when compared with an article that appeared
in the Los Angeles Semi-Weekly News for January 4,
1867:
A new mining district north of the Tehungo ( probably
referring to Tujunga)and east of the Soledad district
has been formed. Gold bearing quartz of great richness
has been discovered..Four large arrastres will be in
operation in a few days. A water wheel 60 feet in
diameter is being erected for the purpose of drawing a
twenty-stamp mill.
According to some of the old timers, the paper was
describing the beginnings of the Monte Cristo Gold
Mine
http://www.encyberpedia.com/gold.htm
HISTORY ALONG THE WAY
By Eleanor T. Opid
July 10th 1971
When you travel the Angeles Forest-Angeles Crest
Highway thru the San Gabriel Mountains - on your way
to the densely populated "mountains to the sea" on the
other side DO you sometimes wonder about the history
along the way.
From the Mill Creek Saddle, not too far from the
present picnic area, the old trail left to climb up
and over Mt. Pacifico there to descend to the
beautiful Loomis Ranch located at the head of Alder
Creek which farther down emptied into the Big TuJunga
Stream. Back in 1911 Captain and Mrs. Lester Loomis
homesteaded there. Their's was a place that radiated
warmth and friendliness to all who were privileged to
be guests or merely pass thru.
The Colby sign directs to a wonderful Church Camp
operated by the Southwest Conference of the Methodist
Church. "Colby Ranch" was homesteaded by Delos and
Lillie Colby back in 1891. A beautiful spot near the
base of Strawberry Peak where forest and springs of
cold water gave abundant supply. Apples and cherries
grew for home use and to pack out for sale - no roads,
only trails. Colby's was a favorite stop-over spot for
fishermen and hunters (open territory then) who
frequented the Big TuJunga. Building materials and
store foods were animal packed in - first from Acton
and later from Pasadena via the Arroyo Seco.
http://www.palmdalelibrary.org/history/pg_85.shtml
Bob Colby
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam/
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Bob
Delos W. Colby b. 11 Aug 1850 Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana s/o
William Colby and Elizabeth Williams
William Colby s/o Nicholas Colby and Sally Howe
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Colby" <roccos1023(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: <COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: [COLBY] Gold Rush Colbys? Delos COLBY?
Regarding my last post, it peaked my interest in any
Colbys that were part of the California gold rush. A
Google and Ancestry search shows the following. Any
idea where Delos Colby fits?
1910 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about Delos W Colby
Name: Delos W Colby
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Pasadena Twp, Los Angeles, California
Neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
The Monte Cristo Gold Mine as it is known today first
came to light during the Big Tujunga gold excitement
of the late 1880's. Just who the prospectors were who
located the gold-bearing veins and began the mine is
not known. Delos Colby, owner of the Colby ranch on
Coldwater Creek, reconstructed the story as he knew
it:
"When I first came to these mountains about 24 years
ago (1891), the Monte Cristo was being worked by
Spanish people. They carried the ore up to a crusher
driven by a large water wheel. When they left, I tore
the water wheel down and carried some of the timber to
my ranch.'
Colby's story of the large water wheel gains in
interest when compared with an article that appeared
in the Los Angeles Semi-Weekly News for January 4,
1867:
A new mining district north of the Tehungo ( probably
referring to Tujunga)and east of the Soledad district
has been formed. Gold bearing quartz of great richness
has been discovered..Four large arrastres will be in
operation in a few days. A water wheel 60 feet in
diameter is being erected for the purpose of drawing a
twenty-stamp mill.
According to some of the old timers, the paper was
describing the beginnings of the Monte Cristo Gold
Mine
http://www.encyberpedia.com/gold.htm
HISTORY ALONG THE WAY
By Eleanor T. Opid
July 10th 1971
When you travel the Angeles Forest-Angeles Crest
Highway thru the San Gabriel Mountains - on your way
to the densely populated "mountains to the sea" on the
other side DO you sometimes wonder about the history
along the way.
From the Mill Creek Saddle, not too far from the
present picnic area, the old trail left to climb up
and over Mt. Pacifico there to descend to the
beautiful Loomis Ranch located at the head of Alder
Creek which farther down emptied into the Big TuJunga
Stream. Back in 1911 Captain and Mrs. Lester Loomis
homesteaded there. Their's was a place that radiated
warmth and friendliness to all who were privileged to
be guests or merely pass thru.
The Colby sign directs to a wonderful Church Camp
operated by the Southwest Conference of the Methodist
Church. "Colby Ranch" was homesteaded by Delos and
Lillie Colby back in 1891. A beautiful spot near the
base of Strawberry Peak where forest and springs of
cold water gave abundant supply. Apples and cherries
grew for home use and to pack out for sale - no roads,
only trails. Colby's was a favorite stop-over spot for
fishermen and hunters (open territory then) who
frequented the Big TuJunga. Building materials and
store foods were animal packed in - first from Acton
and later from Pasadena via the Arroyo Seco.
http://www.palmdalelibrary.org/history/pg_85.shtml
Bob Colby
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Regarding my last post, it peaked my interest in any
Colbys that were part of the California gold rush. A
Google and Ancestry search shows the following. Any
idea where Delos Colby fits?
1910 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about Delos W Colby
Name: Delos W Colby
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Pasadena Twp, Los Angeles, California
Neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
The Monte Cristo Gold Mine as it is known today first
came to light during the Big Tujunga gold excitement
of the late 1880's. Just who the prospectors were who
located the gold-bearing veins and began the mine is
not known. Delos Colby, owner of the Colby ranch on
Coldwater Creek, reconstructed the story as he knew
it:
"When I first came to these mountains about 24 years
ago (1891), the Monte Cristo was being worked by
Spanish people. They carried the ore up to a crusher
driven by a large water wheel. When they left, I tore
the water wheel down and carried some of the timber to
my ranch.'
Colby's story of the large water wheel gains in
interest when compared with an article that appeared
in the Los Angeles Semi-Weekly News for January 4,
1867:
A new mining district north of the Tehungo ( probably
referring to Tujunga)and east of the Soledad district
has been formed. Gold bearing quartz of great richness
has been discovered .Four large arrastres will be in
operation in a few days. A water wheel 60 feet in
diameter is being erected for the purpose of drawing a
twenty-stamp mill.
According to some of the old timers, the paper was
describing the beginnings of the Monte Cristo Gold
Mine
http://www.encyberpedia.com/gold.htm
HISTORY ALONG THE WAY
By Eleanor T. Opid
July 10th 1971
When you travel the Angeles Forest-Angeles Crest
Highway thru the San Gabriel Mountains - on your way
to the densely populated "mountains to the sea" on the
other side DO you sometimes wonder about the history
along the way.
From the Mill Creek Saddle, not too far from the
present picnic area, the old trail left to climb up
and over Mt. Pacifico there to descend to the
beautiful Loomis Ranch located at the head of Alder
Creek which farther down emptied into the Big TuJunga
Stream. Back in 1911 Captain and Mrs. Lester Loomis
homesteaded there. Their's was a place that radiated
warmth and friendliness to all who were privileged to
be guests or merely pass thru.
The Colby sign directs to a wonderful Church Camp
operated by the Southwest Conference of the Methodist
Church. "Colby Ranch" was homesteaded by Delos and
Lillie Colby back in 1891. A beautiful spot near the
base of Strawberry Peak where forest and springs of
cold water gave abundant supply. Apples and cherries
grew for home use and to pack out for sale - no roads,
only trails. Colby's was a favorite stop-over spot for
fishermen and hunters (open territory then) who
frequented the Big TuJunga. Building materials and
store foods were animal packed in - first from Acton
and later from Pasadena via the Arroyo Seco.
http://www.palmdalelibrary.org/history/pg_85.shtml
Bob Colby
One of the ship passengers was E.H. COLBY. Any ideas
who he was?
Apparently this ship took passengers south to the
Atlantic side of Panama for the California gold rush
in 1849. One year later in 1850 the ship was lost at
sea.
New York Herald
New York City, New York
February 6, 1849
CALIFORNIA INTELLIGENCE
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SAILING OF THE STEAMSHIP CRESCENT CITY GREAT
EXCITEMENT
The fine steamship Crescent City, Captain Stoddard,
took her departure for Chagres, yesterday afternoon,
at a few minutes before two oclock, amidst the firing
of cannon, and vociferous cheers from an immense
multitude. (Numerous paragraphs from article not
transcribed.)
It will be seen by the annexed list, that she takes
out 305 passengers, among whom is William H. Sidell,
Esq.; he goes out as Chief Engineer of the Panama
section, for the location and survey of the proposed
Chagres and Panama rairoad.
http://www.pt5dome.com/NYHShips02061849.htmhttp://www.pt5dome.com/PassHome.html
SS CRESCENT CITY
Wooden side-wheeled steamer built by William H. Brown,
New York, in 1847 - 1848 for Isaac Newton, Charles
Stoddart, J. P. Whitney and Company, and J. Howard and
Son for service between New York and New Orleans.
Entered the New York - Chagres service December 23,
1848, for J. Howard and Son. Purchased by Charles
Morgan and associates in January, 1849, but continued
to be operated by the Howards. Passed under the
control of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company in
October, 1850, and early in 1851 was sold to the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company for $187,500. She ran
regularly from New York to Chagres until the summer of
1852 and made a single voyage 1853. She was lost on a
reef in the Gulf of Mexico in 1856.
SS Crescent City
The Crescent City, first of the new U.S. Mail Line
between New York and New Orleans, made 16 knots on her
trial trip, May 30, 1848. On her first voyage to New
Orleans, she was credited with reducing the running
time to six days, which seems probably in view of the
fact that she made the round trip in 20 days,
including stopovers, arriving back in New York with
180 passengers. On the day before Christmas, 1848, to
the cheers of thousands assembled on the docks to see
them off, the Crescent City, with the Isthmus, were
cleared for Chagres to deliver gold seekers to the
Atlantic side of Panama. On December 14, the New York
Herald reported: "four large steamships cast off their
lines along West Street and proceeded to sea in
stately procession, the Cherokee, Crescent City, Ohio
for Chagres and the Great Western for Bermuda.
The Crescent City's voyage was ill-fated.
http://www.maritimeheritage.org/ships/ss.html
Daily Alta California, Wednesday Morning, February 6,
1850
ACCIDENT TO STEAMER CRESCENT CITY!
The schooner Sarah A. Smith, from Belfast,
Maine, arrived at Chagres, on Sunday evening last,
(30th of Dec.). She brought 32 passengers from the
unfortunate steamship Crescent City, which vessel she
encountered at sea on the 16th ult. We are indebted to
Mr. W. W. Leland, brother to the editor of the Pacific
News for the following narrative of the disaster on
the Crescent City, and the events which transpired
down to the arrival at Chagres.
Gentlemen,-- Knowing that there is a great
deal of anxiety felt in relation to the disaster which
attended the noble steamship Crescent City, I am happy
to impart through the Echo a brief account of the
accident, and our trip here. We left New York on the
13th ult., precisely at 3 oclock. The Cherokee left a
few moments before us the Ohio shortly after. At
about 10 oclock that evening, we lost sight of the
Cherokee, two points off our starboard bow and the
Ohio, two points off our larboard quarter. It was at
this time snowy and squally. We came on at the ships
usual rate, 10 to 12 knots per hour, until Sunday
evening, the 16th ult., it being a smooth sea, and the
passengers, as usual after tea, had gathered on deck,
and were making calculations on reaching Panama in 11
days. All at once there was a tremendous crash; of
course it made a great stir. We soon found that the
cross tail, and other parts of the engine was
completely used up. Capt. Stoddard gave orders at once
to make sail, but as there was scarcely any wind, and
she had but small sails, we did not scarcely move. The
cannon was fired, and rockets, at intervals, until
morning when we heard the glorious news from the
mast head," sail ahoy!," "where away?" "off our
weather bow!" All hands were looking with intense
anxiety but to appearance the vessel bore away. The
Capt. Gave orders, and manned the small boat put
provisions aboard for the men, and sent them to bring
her to our relief. There was no wind, and they pulled
the oars to good effect. They reached the schooner on
Monday, the 17th utl. About three oclock. The Captain
called a meeting of the passengers. About one-half
determined if he would charter her, they would embark
on hr for Chagres. Some wished to remain on board, and
have the steamer got to Nassau, as we were only 600
miles from that port. The accident happened in lat.
28:9, and long. 72:56. The Schooner reached us only on
the morning of the 18th and proved to be on a voyage
to Key West from Belfast, Maine, loaded with lumber
and provisions. Her name was Sarah A. Smith, 94 tons
burthen. Captain Stoddard purchased the cargo at 100
per cent over cost, and threw overboard lumber enough
to make sufficient room for the passengers to sleep in
the hold. The passengers who did not choose to come
aboard the schooner, the Captain paid back one-half of
their fare, and they went aboard of two brigs loaded
with lumber, and bound for Havana. We left the
Crescent City, on the evening of the 18th ult., and
reached Jamaica on the 16th, and Chagres on the 30th.
We were all glad to get a release from the hard fare
of the country schooner. We arrived in this city on
the evening of the 3d January, twenty-one days from
New York.
Yours, respectfully
W.W. Leland
Panama, January 4, 1850
Bob Colby