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Good Question!!! He was born in Maine from his Civil War Draft Registration
(said to have been in Bangor)
His wife was Jane G. born in Connecticut
In 1850 they lived in Georgia, then in Maryland
Kids: Harris, Charles & Harriett. The boys born in Georgia and Harriet in
Maryland
Harris died young; found no marriages for Charles or Harriett.
Hope that helps!!!
On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Ronald Colby via <colby(a)rootsweb.com> wrote:
> Who is this John M Colby?
>
> Former Presidents of the University of Maryland.
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> John M. Colby was the principal of the Allegany County Academy in
> Cumberland, Maryland, when he was elected president of the Maryland
> Agricultural College in July 1860. The College's enrollment peaked at 58
> during his tenure, but dropped off sharply with the approach of war.
>
> Colby resigned during the 1860-1861 academic year.
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Who is this John M Colby?
Former Presidents of the University of Maryland.
John M. Colby was the principal of the Allegany County Academy in
Cumberland, Maryland, when he was elected president of the Maryland
Agricultural College in July 1860. The College's enrollment peaked at 58
during his tenure, but dropped off sharply with the approach of war.
Colby resigned during the 1860-1861 academic year.