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OK Wayne Colby - - Which Colby line do you come from? My Grandfather was Wayne Moses Colby, My Dad was Maurice Wayne Colby and my brother was M. Wayne Colby. We originate from New Hampshire and I grew up in Massachusetts and am Sandra Colby Bowman but live on the west coast now. Interesting how names stick in families.
Sandra Colby Bowman
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From: WAYNE COLBY <colby731(a)frsb.net>
Date: 2007/11/29 Thu AM 10:11:19 CST
To: Alice Volkert <alice(a)volkertservices.com>, dobyhall(a)sbcglobal.net,
mcolby(a)micro-net.com, COLBY-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [COLBY] email
I have changed my email to price(a)frsb.net Please change your records.
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If you go to http://recherche-c.voicimafamille.info/ecis.jsp and
click on My Family and English , you will find 225 Colby
entries:immigration records, directories, applications for land, etc.
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Surnames: Colby, Baker, Richmond
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Julia Baker Colby
Bingham, Maine
Mrs. Julia Baker Colby passed from this life on Dec. 23, 1927, at the home of her daughter in Bridgton. Mrs. Colby was born on Jan. 14, 1846. Her parents, Sewell Baker and Sarah Smith Baker, were of that sturdy, God-fearing, race who were the pioneer home builders of the upper Kennebec Valley. She attended Farmington Normal school and during her younger days was a successful teacher in the schools of Somerset County.
On October 24, 1876, she married Calvin Colby of Bingham. He was a highly respected citizen and for many years a well known lumberman of Northern Maine. A daughter was born in their home, Mrs. W. A. Richmond, wife of the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Bridgton.
Mrs. Colby's life was a long and useful one, the greater part of which was spent in Bingham. For many years she was an active and valued member of the First Congregational church of Bingham. She was also a member of Centennial Rebekah Lodge, the Congregation Church Circle, Sunshine Society and was intensely interested in the welfare of Bingham Union Library.
Many will remember Mrs. Colby as a woman of rare intellect and meek personality, always devoted to her church, her home and the best interests of the community in which she lived. All who came under her influence felt for her a friendship that in most cases takes years to develop. These ties were many and in consequence her passing leaves and ache in the hearts of a host of friends.
The declining years of Mrs. Colby's life were spent with her daughter, Mrs. Richmond, were she enjoyed performing the little duties which add such comfort to the home and where she, in return, received the tender, thoughtful devotion of the family, consisting of her daughter, previously mentioned, her son-in-law, Rev. William A. Richmond, and her grandson, Colby Richmond. She is also survived by and elder sister, Mrs. Florence Wilson of Oklahoma City.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at Bridgton, her former pastor, Rev. J. C. Gregory, officiating. Brief memorial services were held in the Congregational church in Bingham on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Arthur R. Macdougall, Jr., officiated, assisted by Rev. W. A. Richmond. Interment was in the village cemetery at Bingham.
Life's work well done.
Life's race well run.
Now cometh rest.
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matthew,
does rev. john colby mention a john w colby , or georgia , vermont
in his diary ?
thanks.
marilyn
On 8-Oct-07, at 10:34 AM, Matthew D. Colby, DC, LCP, DPhCS wrote:
> I have and original copy of his diary.
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>> Connecticut Courant
>> Hartford, Connecticut
>> 9 Dec 1817
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>> At Norfolk, (Va.) on the 28th ult. at the residence of Mr. Wm. M.
>> Fauquier, after a painful and lingering sickness, which he bore with
>> Christian fortitude and resignation, the Rev. John Colby, a Baptist
>> Minister from the State of Vermont. A few weeks since, Mr. C.
>> reached
>> this place from the north, being on his way to Charleston, S. C.
>> where he
>> had hoped to recover that health and strength which he had spent
>> in the
>> service of his Lord and Master. But it was decreed otherwise. His
>> sufferings are at an end. He has fallen a sleep in the arms of
>> Jesus, and
>> his immortal spirit has winged its flight to that bright world of
>> bliss,
>> where the "wicked cease from troubling, and the weary pilgrim is
>> forever
>> at rest."
>>
>> For the satisfaction of his relatives and friends at a distance,
>> and as an
>> act of justice to the worthy family in whose house Mr. Colby
>> breathed his
>> last, we deem it proper to state, that he received every respect and
>> attention which his office and his sufferings required.
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Jack,
Thank you and thanks to all veterans on this Veterans Day.
Today the Illinois governor is dedicating a new highway to Illinois veterans.
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/news/644415,111107355ceremonies.article
Bob Colby
U.S. Army
Vietnam War Veteran
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Jack and Ron,
Regarding your Carlos Colby inquiry. I have posted some websites that will help you with some background on Carlos W. Colby.
July 2000 I corresponded with John H. Colby of Omaha, Nebraska.
John is a grandson of Carlos Colby. John would be in his late 80s now.
July 27, 2000 I made a trip to HIllsboro, Illinois and located and photographed the grave of Carlos Colby.
I drove into the town of Hillsboro and met the the managing editor of the Montgomery County News. I was disappointed that therr was no VFW Aux veterans flag marking Carlos Colby's grave site. Mr. Slepicka, the editor showed me a copy of an article on veterans graves in Cress Hill Cemetery which was published November 11, 1999. I have a copy of the article somewhere in my files.
Websites:
Medal of Honor Recipient
Gravesites In The State of Illinois (photos)
http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/illinois_h.html
Find a Grave
Photos
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8089964
Cress Hill Cemetery
Hillsboro, Montgomery County, Illinois
Lat: 39° 10' 11"N, Lon: 89° 30' 38"W
Hillsboro Twp, T8N R4W Sec 2, NW¼ of NW¼
To reach cemetery, take Hwy 16 northwest out of Hillsboro, then right or north onto Cress Circle. Cemetery will be on the left/west side of road.
The original entrance to the cemetery was on the south side. The hardroad ran through the ravine and then to the west of the cemetery. In the 1930s. IL Route 16 was laid out (presently-Cress Circle) and it would cut through the cemetery's northeast sections. After the new road was finished, the entrance to the cemetery was moved to the present location.
The Cress Hill Cemetery was founded in 1859 by Jacob Cress. The cemetery was originally a family graveyard for the Cress family, then included neighbors. Burials did take place prior to 1859.
In 1862, the Evangelical (Saint Paul now) Lutheran church in Hillsboro purchased the 5 acres of land and the cemetery was renamed Oakland Cemetery. The Lutheran church owned and maintained the cemetery until 1890. At that time the Cress Hill Cemetery Association was established.
"Sgt. Carlos Colby, a Godfrey resident and a nephew of Dr. Benjamin F. Long, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism during the Siege of Vicksburg."
http://www.godfreyil.org/Pages/GodfreyIL_WebDocs/History%20of%20Godfrey
Medal of Honor Recipients from Illinois
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn would like to honor all those who received the highest honor the military has to offer the Medal of Honor.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by the President of the United States of America in the name of Congress.
Below is a list of all the Medal of Honor Recipients from Illinois.
http://www.operationhomefront.org/Info/info_history_medal.shtml
Civil War Firearms: Their Historical Background and Tactical Use.
Page 61 reference to Carlos Colby and Enfield rifles.
http://books.google.com/books?id=At7YP0j6lAkC&pg=PA61&lpg=PA61&dq=carlos+...
Forlorn Hope: The Volunteer Storming Party of Vicksburg
http://missouricivilwarmuseum.org/mo-medalhonor.htm#Forlorn%20Hope:%20The...
You can order a copy of his photo along with other military Colbys.
Go to: http://carlisle-www.army.mil/USAMHI/PhotoDB.html
Enter the Colby surname in the search box and you get 8 returns. One of them is Carlos.
Go to: http://carlisle-www.army.mil/USAMHI/PhotoDB.html
CARLOS COLBY manuscripts at Chicago Newbury Library
http://www.newberry.org/collections/civilwarabstracts.html
Bob Colby
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Surnames: Colby, Hughes, Core, Jansen,
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not related - for your info only
Daily Press,
Victorville, San Bernardino, CA.
8 Nov 2007, B2
PATRICIA COLBY
Mrs. Patricia Lee Colby, 76, passed away Nov. 3, 2007, in Medford, Ore. of emphysema. She was a resident of Apple Valley for 20 years.
Patricia was born Aug. 14, 1931, in Kentucky. She lived in Medford, Ore. for one year and was a previous resident of California for 50 years. Patricia worked as an office manager in Walnut.
Patricia is survived by her son, Mike Hughes and his wife, Joyce, of Los Angeles; daughter, Velvet Core of Medford, Ore.; son, Glenn Colby and his wife, Barbara, of Fullerton; daughter, Melanie Jansen and her husband, John, of San Clemente; son, Carl Colby and his wife, Gina, of Victorville; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 24000 Waalew Road, Apple Valley, with Pastor Steeve Arseneault officiating.
Sunset Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary is handling arrangements.
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Taking a quick look at my notes I find this. Don't know the source. Will look more tomorrow.
Thomas Rines
Born:
1780
Maitland, Hants, NS, Canada?
Died:
30 Apr 1830
Augusta, Kennebec, ME, USA
?
Spouse 1
?Remove this family
Mary Osborne
Born: 1786
Died: 13 Jul 1869 in Augusta, Kennebec, ME, USA
?Edit
Marriage: abt 1821
?Edit
Children
Sex
Birth
Thomas Rines
M
?
?Edit
Seth Rines
M
?
?Edit
Margaret Rines
F
?
?Edit
James Rines
M
?
?Edit
Mahaba Rines
F
?
?Edit
Judith Rines
F
1804
?Edit
Osborne Rines
M
1807 in Maitland, Hants, NS, Canada
?Edit
Charlotte Rines
F
Jan 1814
?Edit
Stephen Rines
M
1821 in Douglas, Hants, NS, Canada
?Edit
Henry Rines
M
8 Sep 1824
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Mary Rines
F
11 Oct 1825 in Augusta, Kennebec, ME, USA
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Melvina W Rines
F
1828
?
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Sent: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 5:57 pm
Subject: [COLBY] Charlotte Rines
In the Windsor Town vital rechords there is a
Charlotte Rynes b. 15 Dec 1813 Windsor, ME d/o Thomas Rynes and Mary.
could this or is this Charlotte Rines who married Thomas R. Colby in
Dresden, ME and lived in Augusta, ME most of their lives??
Thomas R. Colby is the son of Henry Colby and Mary Rines.
Ron
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Ron, I have company but will check this tomorrow against my notes and let you know what I find.
Harriett
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Subject: [COLBY] Charlotte Rines
In the Windsor Town vital rechords there is a
Charlotte Rynes b. 15 Dec 1813 Windsor, ME d/o Thomas Rynes and Mary.
could this or is this Charlotte Rines who married Thomas R. Colby in
Dresden, ME and lived in Augusta, ME most of their lives??
Thomas R. Colby is the son of Henry Colby and Mary Rines.
Ron
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In the Windsor Town vital rechords there is a
Charlotte Rynes b. 15 Dec 1813 Windsor, ME d/o Thomas Rynes and Mary.
could this or is this Charlotte Rines who married Thomas R. Colby in
Dresden, ME and lived in Augusta, ME most of their lives??
Thomas R. Colby is the son of Henry Colby and Mary Rines.
Ron
Ronald Colby
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I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart.
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Surnames: Colby, Parsons, Vail,
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Annie Marion Parsons
NORWAY -- Annie Marion Parsons, 80, died on Feb. 6, 2005 at her residence on Greenleaf Avenue, Norway.
She was born in Upton on August 14, 1924, the daughter of Martin and Addie (Vail) Colby. She graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel Class of 1942.
Annie had been employed at the Rumford School Department as a cook for several years until retirement.
She was very active and a leader with the 4-H Club and a member of the Rumford Garden Club; and a member of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Group.
She was married in Rumford on July 11, 1943 to the late Frank J. "Mike" Parsons, who died in Rumford Point on July 12, 1988.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Record and husband, Sidney of So. Paris, and Jane Parsons of Oakland; a son, Michael Parsons and wife, Rene of Rumford; grandchildren, Maureen Donovan and husband, Rick of So. Paris, Rebecca Morin and husband, Jeremy of Gilead, Martin Record and wife, Victoria of So. Paris, Rachel Record and her fiancee, Wallace Giggey of So. Paris, Robert Parsons of Oakland, Robyn and Frank Parsons of Rumford; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Colbie Lyn Donovan of So. Paris, Jacquelyn Coffin, Keith and Ray Anne Morin of Gilead, Bri Hany Stanhope and Tazz Lavoie of So. Paris, Cheyenne Giggey of So. Paris; two brothers, Robert Colby and wife, Rita of Rumford Point, Widd Colby and wife, Joan of Florida; and a very special friend, Rose Starbird of South Paris.
She was predeceased by a brother, Wirt Colby.
Friends are invited to calling hours 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Rumford. Graveside services will be conducted in the spring at the Upton Cemetery, Upton, Maine.
Those who desire in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Maine State Library, Outreach for Talking Books, 64 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 in her memory.
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Surnames: Colby, Rines
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Thanks, Pam. I would appreciate it.
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Hello Harriett: I only know what has been printed on the pictures I found. It is possible that this Hattie Colby is connected to you. However, since this is not my family line I really don't know anything more than what was handwritten on the pictures. I will try to organize some of that information, so that I can pass it along to you. If you will send me your email, I can mail it to you directly, or if you prefer I can just post it to this board. Hope you find it helpful. Best regards, Pam
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Author: RonColby41
Surnames: Colby
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I have that your lines goes as such:
Anthony Colby and Susannah
Samuel Colby and Elizabeth Sargent
Samuel Colby and Dorothy Ambrose
Ruggles Colby and Abigail Davis
Henry Colby and Mary Herreden
Henry Colby and Mary Rines
Thomas R Colby b: ABT 1810
Charlotte Rines b: JAN 1814 d: 5 MAR 1893
2 Emily Ann Colby b: 5 NOV 1834
2 Syble A Colby b: 27 NOV 1835
2 Melissa D Colby b: 29 SEP 1837
2 Thomas H Colby b: ABT 1838
2 Mary C Colby b: ABT 1840
2 Malvina A Colby b: 31 MAR 1844
2 Louisa C Colby b: ABT 1847
2 Frances W Colby b: ABT 1850
2 Ellen A Colby b: FEB 1853
Thomas M Rumney b: SEP 1851
3 Harriett Celia Rumney b: 30 OCT 1878 d: 20 MAR 1926
Herman Marshal Walton b: 20 JUL 1882 d: 15 AUG 1970
4 Edwin Colby Walton b: 23 DEC 1907 d: 25 DEC 1996
Theodora Lyons Morris b: 28 SEP 1908 d: 26 JAN 1984
5 Living Walton (Colby, my brother)
Living Beeson
6 Living Walton (Colby III)
5 Living Walton (Harriett -me)
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Author: Harriett_Ray
Surnames: Colby, Rumney,Walton
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P.S. Maybe I should also mention that in addition to my father, Edwin COLBY Walton, my grandmother Harriett (HATTIE) had BERTHA and RUSSELL.
If anyone would like more information or has some for me please do get in touch. Thanks.
Edwin Colby Walton b: 23 DEC 1907 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Bertha L Walton b: ABT 1910 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Russell A Walton b: 9 FEB 1912 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Hello, I wonder how I might fit in? If you or anyone has information on this family I would appreciate it ever so much. Thanks!
Thomas R Colby b: ABT 1810
Charlotte Rines b: JAN 1814 d: 5 MAR 1893
2 Emily Ann Colby b: 5 NOV 1834
2 Syble A Colby b: 27 NOV 1835
2 Melissa D Colby b: 29 SEP 1837
2 Thomas H Colby b: ABT 1838
2 Mary C Colby b: ABT 1840
2 Malvina A Colby b: 31 MAR 1844
2 Louisa C Colby b: ABT 1847
2 Frances W Colby b: ABT 1850
2 Ellen A Colby b: FEB 1853
Thomas M Rumney b: SEP 1851
3 Harriett Celia Rumney b: 30 OCT 1878 d: 20 MAR 1926
Herman Marshal Walton b: 20 JUL 1882 d: 15 AUG 1970
4 Edwin Colby Walton b: 23 DEC 1907 d: 25 DEC 1996
Theodora Lyons Morris b: 28 SEP 1908 d: 26 JAN 1984
5 Living Walton (Colby, my brother)
Living Beeson
6 Living Walton (Colby III)
5 Living Walton (Harriett -me)
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Surnames: Colby, Bailey, Brown
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Lyle Alvin Colby, 81, died peacefully at his home in Bonners Ferry, ID, October 26, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 30, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry with Pastors Steve Dornfeld and Dean Peterson officiating. Private interment followed at Grandview Cemetery. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The third of six children in the family of Miles A. and Altha F. (Bailey) Colby, Lyle was born February 13, 1926, at Plummer, ID. He grew up in Harrison, ID, and graduated from St. Maries High School, St. Maries, ID, in 1943. He served in WWII with the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electrician. After his honorable discharge in 1948, he returned to St. Maries where he met and married Frances Marie Brown February 26, 1949, at Coeur d' Alene, ID. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters: Linda Marie, Vicki Lynn and Dianne Joyce.
Lyle was a groceryman most of his working career. He began at age fifteen working as a boxboy for Safeway Stores, Inc, in St. Maries. When he returned from the Navy, he resumed his employment with Safeway and advanced to the position of manager at the St. Maries store. He managed several Safeway stores in Spokane, WA and the stores at Omak, WA and Sandpoint, ID before leaving the company in 1969.
For many years Lyle raised beef cattle and had a small dairy herd. He moved to Bonners Ferry in 1970 where he worked for Louisiana Pacific at Moyie Springs. He owned and operated Cone's Cafe and Grocery in Bonners Ferry from 1976 until 1981. Lyle retired from Louisiana Pacific in 1992.
After his retirement Lyle and Frances enjoyed camping and traveling across the U.S. When Frances became disabled, Lyle devoted the rest of his life to selflessly caring for her. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and American Legion Boundary Post #55. He enjoyed watching birds, playing cards, growing strawberries and tomatoes and spending time with his family. Lyle was a kind and quiet man who lived his faith and will always be remembered for his gentleness, his honesty and his generosity.
Preceding Lyle in death were his parents, brother Roy Colby, sister Melba Smith and brother-in-law Harry Svoboda. Surviving are his wife Frances at the home, daughters Linda (Mike) Ashby, Bonners Ferry, Vicki (Troy) Blake, Burbank, WA, and Dianne (Joe) Cousins, Sandpoint, ID; sisters Ramona (Thomas) Fish and Donna Svoboda, Kennewick, WA; brother Melvin (Velda) Colby, Richland, WA, and brothers-in-law Glenn (Jody) Smith, Yuma, AZ and Richard Brown, Sagle, ID.
Lyle leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Tanya (Ben) Nystrom and Audrey, Wallace, Clayton and Anders, Bonners Ferry; Brian Ashby, Bonners Ferry; Allen (Jennifer) Ashby, Coeur d' Alene, ID; Amanda (Scott) McGillivray, Salem, OR; Lisa (Jamy) Landis and Joella and Aleyah, Sutton, AK; Thomas (Heidi) Blake, Eatonville, WA; Kristen (Greg) Ditty and Isaic, Ethen and Deven, Burbank, WA; Travis (Kim) Blake and Troy, Burbank, WA; Stacey (Kevin) Kennedy and Austin, Shaylynn and Cameron, Burbank, WA; Heather Conard, Las Vegas , NV; Jeff Conard, Sandpoint, ID; Chris (Briana) Cousins and Chyah and Joseph, Huntsville, AL; and Stephen (Kimberley) Cousins, Tacoma, WA. Lyle considered as his "adopted granddaughter" Joanna Ott, Sandpoint, ID. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
The family suggests memorials be made to Bonner Community Hospice, PO Box 1448, Sandpoint, ID, 83864.
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