Who is this Francis B. Colby?? Name: Francis B Colby , Residence: Salisbury Mills, Massachusetts Occupation: Shoemaker Enlistment Date: 01 August 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Massachusetts Unit Numbers: 869 869 869 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 01 August 1862 at the age of 19 Enlisted in Company I, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 01 August 1862. Reenlisted in Company I, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 29 December 1863 POW on 22 June 1864 at Petersburg, VA Died of disease while a POW Company I, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Massachusetts on 01 July 1864 in Charleston, SC Died at Andersonville Prison

On the 1930 United States Federal Census Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania District 200 at 4939 Chester Ave. there is Michael Colby, 57 from the Irish Free State and his wife, Jenny, 54 from Northern Ireland. With them is daughter, Anna 31 born PA; daughter Jane(married name I can't read) 30 born PA; son Michael jr 27 born PA; daughter Katherine 26 born PA; daughter Elizabeth Davey 25 born PA; son James 23 born PA; daughter Mary 23 born PA; and son Joseph 18 born PA. I think this is your family. Alice Volkert Volkert Services -----Original Message----- From: JAMES COLBY JR [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 4:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [COLBY] Colby's in South Jersey / Philadelphia By way introduction, I would like to present the following known historical information: I am, James Edward Colby, [jr.] I have a brother named, Raymond Ernest Colby. Named after my mothers Father, Raymond Ernest Newell. Raymond Ernest Newell, married Bessie Hughes (Bessie's mothers maiden name was O'Toole) We are familiar with the Hughes and O'Toole's and Newell's. It's the "Colby's" We are having problems with. I know that there other Colby's in the South Jersey area - Camden, Burlington and Gloucester Counties. But we have not made contact with them - nothing personal, we just don't know were they are. I live in South Jersey - outside the reach of the Philadelphia, Pa., Regional Planning Commission. In lower slower Salem County. It's still rural. I was born in Philadelphia, Penna. on the 7th. of February 1941 (celebrated by Medicare Birthday this year) I was raised in West Philly. Around the area of my Grandmothers neighborhood. My father was, James Edward Colby, (Sr.) who was also born in Philadelphia, Penna. Married, 1938 in Rising Sun, Maryland He worked for ACF - Brill Car foundry in West Philadelphia till it shut down. My mothers name was Ruth Elizabeth Colby, nee Newell. Her mother was a Hughes. My Grandfather on my mothers side worked for Baldwin - Lima - Hamilton building locomotives. Newell relatives are also located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland; around Easton. A Long time ago, a Newell married a Davis and became a member of the "Kinder, Davis, Nobel" clan The "K-D-N" hold a big reunion every five years in Bridgeville, Delaware. Held one in 2006. My father had a total of seven brothers and sisters including himself. His mothers maiden name was, O'Neil[L]. We are not sure if their were one or two "L's" at the end of the name. My grandmothers full name was Patricia O'Neil[L]. I think she had a middle name, but I don't remember it. The names of my fathers sibling were as follows: Michael, Betty, Anna, Mary, Joseph and Agnes. Not in birth order. My Grandmother and her husband owned and operated a Boarding House in West Philadelphia for the arriving Irish. the Boarding House caught fire and burned down, killing my Grandmother in 1944. My Grandfather passed away shortly thereafter. Broken heart. If anyone on this list can assist me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You. S/ Jim Colby ==== COLBY Mailing List ==== Search Colby resources: http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/c/o/COLBY - Need to search the Rootsweb List Archives? http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - To contact the list administrator, use [email protected] - Please don't send ATTACHED FILES to the list! ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Continuing on my quest for George H. Colby's parents, I viewed the FHC Microfilm of wills for Cayuga County for Lucius Colby because 4 of his children in census records carried the same name as 4 of George's. So if this helps anyone, here is some of the information: Will dated Sept. 30, 1893: notices sent to: Phebe Colby Frank E. Colby Adelia Bowder Ellery Colby Addie Johnson Sarah Colby Ida Colby Inez M. Simmons Eddie Colby Wm. Colby Lavern Colby Henry P. Colby Rosetta Clark Lavern E. Colby Eddie and Lavern were grandchildren who received the entire estate. The rest I believe are children of Lucius. Jackie

Anyone recognize Joshua Colby born about 1807 in New York and married to Ann born about 1830 in Connecticutt? They are on the 1860 United States Federal Census for North Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut with children Mary, George, Henry, Emma, Benjamin & Wesley. They were on the 1850 United States Federal Census Washington, Dutchess, New York with only 1st child, Ann. Who are Joshua's parents???? Alice Volkert Volkert Services

By way introduction, I would like to present the following known historical information: I am, James Edward Colby, [jr.] I have a brother named, Raymond Ernest Colby. Named after my mothers Father, Raymond Ernest Newell. Raymond Ernest Newell, married Bessie Hughes (Bessie's mothers maiden name was O'Toole) We are familiar with the Hughes and O'Toole's and Newell's. It's the "Colby's" We are having problems with. I know that there other Colby's in the South Jersey area - Camden, Burlington and Gloucester Counties. But we have not made contact with them - nothing personal, we just don't know were they are. I live in South Jersey - outside the reach of the Philadelphia, Pa., Regional Planning Commission. In lower slower Salem County. It's still rural. I was born in Philadelphia, Penna. on the 7th. of February 1941 (celebrated by Medicare Birthday this year) I was raised in West Philly. Around the area of my Grandmothers neighborhood. My father was, James Edward Colby, (Sr.) who was also born in Philadelphia, Penna. Married, 1938 in Rising Sun, Maryland He worked for ACF - Brill Car foundry in West Philadelphia till it shut down. My mothers name was Ruth Elizabeth Colby, nee Newell. Her mother was a Hughes. My Grandfather on my mothers side worked for Baldwin - Lima - Hamilton building locomotives. Newell relatives are also located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland; around Easton. A Long time ago, a Newell married a Davis and became a member of the "Kinder, Davis, Nobel" clan The "K-D-N" hold a big reunion every five years in Bridgeville, Delaware. Held one in 2006. My father had a total of seven brothers and sisters including himself. His mothers maiden name was, O'Neil[L]. We are not sure if their were one or two "L's" at the end of the name. My grandmothers full name was Patricia O'Neil[L]. I think she had a middle name, but I don't remember it. The names of my fathers sibling were as follows: Michael, Betty, Anna, Mary, Joseph and Agnes. Not in birth order. My Grandmother and her husband owned and operated a Boarding House in West Philadelphia for the arriving Irish. the Boarding House caught fire and burned down, killing my Grandmother in 1944. My Grandfather passed away shortly thereafter. Broken heart. If anyone on this list can assist me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You. S/ Jim Colby

Does anyone know who this william is. My line had a William that was a bad apple... he was son of Newton T Colby and Mary. Last known to be heading toward Chicago and parts west.

Nancy, I would love to have these articles as well. Thanks for the tip... Pam

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006 - BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES, LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA. HENRY JAY COLBY IV Henry Jay Colby IV passed away peacefully on March 16, 2006, at home in Southampton, PA He was born in New Britain, Conn., on April 15, 1932, to Henry Jay III and Vera (Dixon) Colby. He graduated from State Technical institute of Hartford, Conn. as an Industrial Engineer. He served his country int he Korean Conflict. He was employed by McBee in Athens, OH, Nicholson File in Philadelphia, PA United Engineers and Contractors now Raytheon, in Philadelphia and Life Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. He retired in 1997 and worked with his son full-time at ProCel Mold in Ivyland, PA until recently. He was a Boy Scout Leader for 25 years, and a Christian Service Brigade Leader for 15. He served his church, Feasterville Baptist for 36 years in various positions such as Treasurer, Deacon, Trustee and Chairman of the Elder Board. He also sang in the Church Choir. He was a lifetime member and served a few years as officer of the American Institute of Indudstrial Engineers (AIIE). He enjoyed fishing, golf, bowling, woodworking, home improvements and spending time with his grandchildren. Henry was very committed to his family, faith and the spread of the gospel. He provided a strong role model for his children and grandchildren. He was loved and will greatly missed by all his church, family, and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Priscilla (Glennon) Colby; his children, Sharon (Dave) Powell, Kim (Russ) Haggerty and Henry Jay V (Donna) Colby and seven grandchildren who all live locally. His sister, Carol (Dave) Navaretta of Lineville, Alabama and brother, Verner (Beverly) Colby of Forrestville, Conn., and also many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Feasterville Baptist Church, 5th and Welcome Lane, Feasterville, PA 19053 at 7:00pm on Sunday, March 19, 2006 Contributions may be made to the Henry J. Colby Memorial Fund, care of the Feasterville Baptist Church at the above named address or the charity of choice

Sorry Ron, too many Colby's in my mail box and I was not paying attention. Pat

forwarded message Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:23 AM Subject: Obit Bucks County, PA - Courier Times, Friday, March 17, & Saturday, March 18, 2006 HENRY JAY COLBY IV Henry Jay Colby IV passed away peacefully on March 16, 2006 at home in Southampton, PA He was born in New Britain, Conn., on April 15, 1932, to Henry Jay III and Vera (Dixon) Colby. He graduated from State Technical Institute of Hartford, Conn. as an industrial Engineer. Her served his country in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Priscilla (Glennon) Colby, his children, Sharon (Dave) Powell, Kim (Russ) Hagerty, Henry Jay V (Donna) Colby, and seven grand children. His sister, Carol (Dave) Navaretta of AL. and brother Verner (Beverly) Colby of Conn. The obit is quite long given mostly his life bio. funeral service etc. Should anyone be interested in the whole obit I can send it to them.

At 02:30 AM 3/17/2006 -0500, you wrote: > >There was one other news story about a William R. Colby who was going to be >arrested in San Francisco by US special agents, for a train robbery he had >committed in Austin, Texas in 1872. The article was written in Aug of >1888. It >seems as if William was quite the rascal. He posed as a spiritualist, a >Baptist Minister, a gambler and a Medium. > >Nancy Colby Shockey Nancy: My Colby ancestors went to San Francisco....I'm wondering if this William was in my line. My grandfather posed as a medium, doctor, and spirtualist. Sounds like cut from the same cloth! I would love to have more info about this San Francisco Colby! Thanks!! Carol Shegrud >==== COLBY Mailing List ==== > Visit a Colby home page: >http://www.iamnow.net/Bradford/Brdcolby.htm >http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/g/o/u/Sherry-L-Gould/GENE7-0001.html >http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/o/Nancy-E-Shockey/index.html >http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/l/Robert-C-Colby-jr/index.html >http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam/ > >============================== >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Nancy I would love to get copies of the articles Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 12:30 AM Subject: [COLBY] Colby's in old Newspaper ariticles. If anyone is interested I read some interesting news stories on Ancestry.com that were about Colby's. The newspaper was from Mitchell, South Dakota and was called the Mitchell Daily Republican. The articles were from the 1891 and 1886. One of the stories was about a young man named S. A. Colby who was possibly killed when he fell from a race horse he was racing when the horse slipped in the mud and fell on him. The race took place in Dubuque, Iowa in October 1891. The other article was from Aug 21, 1886 and concerned an incident that took place in Hillsboro, NH. A team of four girls was crossing the railroad tracks when they were struck by a train. The were Jessie Colby who was instantly killed, Blanche E. Colby (fatally), Nellie Flanders and Norah Colby who was severely injured. (I did find the girls on Ancestry and they were sisters and were daughters of Moses Colby and Ellen Morrill.) This story appeared in different newspapers in four different states. If anyone is interested let me know and I will let you know what the full articles said. There was one other news story about a William R. Colby who was going to be arrested in San Francisco by US special agents, for a train robbery he had committed in Austin, Texas in 1872. The article was written in Aug of 1888. It seems as if William was quite the rascal. He posed as a spiritualist, a Baptist Minister, a gambler and a Medium. Nancy Colby Shockey ==== COLBY Mailing List ==== Visit a Colby home page: http://www.iamnow.net/Bradford/Brdcolby.htm http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/g/o/u/Sherry-L-Gould/GENE7-0001.html http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/o/Nancy-E-Shockey/index.html http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/l/Robert-C-Colby-jr/index.html http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam/ ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

If anyone is interested I read some interesting news stories on Ancestry.com that were about Colby's. The newspaper was from Mitchell, South Dakota and was called the Mitchell Daily Republican. The articles were from the 1891 and 1886. One of the stories was about a young man named S. A. Colby who was possibly killed when he fell from a race horse he was racing when the horse slipped in the mud and fell on him. The race took place in Dubuque, Iowa in October 1891. The other article was from Aug 21, 1886 and concerned an incident that took place in Hillsboro, NH. A team of four girls was crossing the railroad tracks when they were struck by a train. The were Jessie Colby who was instantly killed, Blanche E. Colby (fatally), Nellie Flanders and Norah Colby who was severely injured. (I did find the girls on Ancestry and they were sisters and were daughters of Moses Colby and Ellen Morrill.) This story appeared in different newspapers in four different states. If anyone is interested let me know and I will let you know what the full articles said. There was one other news story about a William R. Colby who was going to be arrested in San Francisco by US special agents, for a train robbery he had committed in Austin, Texas in 1872. The article was written in Aug of 1888. It seems as if William was quite the rascal. He posed as a spiritualist, a Baptist Minister, a gambler and a Medium. Nancy Colby Shockey

Children of Jacob Sargent Colby & Phoebe Putnam - there is a Hannah and also a Mary, who might have married an Emerson. They were in Dunbarton. Just an idea. Alice Volkert Volkert Services -----Original Message----- From: Ronald Colby [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 6:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [COLBY] Miss Hannah Colby In Dunbarton, NH there is a Hannah Colby House, circa (1825). The listing says Miss Hannah Colby house. In the 1850 and 1860 census for Dunbarton there is a Hannah Colby and a Mary Emerson living together. Hannah's ages make her born about 1790. I also have a headstone picture for a Hannah Colby d. 5 Jan 1865 age 75 which is probably the Hannah of the Hannah Colby house. The question is, who is this Hannah Colby, who were her parents? Any help in identifying her would be greatly appreciated. Ronald Colby [email protected] Kearns, Utah 801-680-1317 I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart. COLBY FAMILY & OTHERS: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam COLBY'S BOOKS: http://www2.micro-net.com/~rmcolby/index.htm ==== COLBY Mailing List ==== Messages posted to the RootsWeb/Ancestry COLBY Message Board are gatewayed to this Mailing List. Remember that the author of gatewayed messages may not be a COLBY list subscriber so please reply to gatewayed messages by clicking on the link and replying on the board and/or include the author in your e-mail reply. ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

In Dunbarton, NH there is a Hannah Colby House, circa (1825). The listing says Miss Hannah Colby house. In the 1850 and 1860 census for Dunbarton there is a Hannah Colby and a Mary Emerson living together. Hannah's ages make her born about 1790. I also have a headstone picture for a Hannah Colby d. 5 Jan 1865 age 75 which is probably the Hannah of the Hannah Colby house. The question is, who is this Hannah Colby, who were her parents? Any help in identifying her would be greatly appreciated. Ronald Colby [email protected] Kearns, Utah 801-680-1317 I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart. COLBY FAMILY & OTHERS: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam COLBY'S BOOKS: http://www2.micro-net.com/~rmcolby/index.htm

East-B3 Susan Colby Liberty Class 441' Freighter US Maritime Commission 1/1944 Scrapped 1968 Miss Susan Colby I wonder if it could have been her? SUSAN COLBY (1817-1919) First teacher of the New London Academy 1838. which became Colby College and named in her honor. --- Ronald Colby <[email protected]> wrote: > The "Susan Colby" liberty ship was launched 13 Jan > 1944 from the Liberty > Ships - East Yard at South Portland, Maine. > > anyone know who this ship was name for? > Bob Colby

The "Susan Colby" liberty ship was launched 13 Jan 1944 from the Liberty Ships - East Yard at South Portland, Maine. anyone know who this ship was name for? Ronald Colby [email protected] Kearns, Utah 801-680-1317 I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart. COLBY FAMILY & OTHERS: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam COLBY'S BOOKS: http://www2.micro-net.com/~rmcolby/index.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/754.1 Message Board Post: In the Texas Marriage Collection there is a Amasa G. Colby III born abt 1973 age 26 who married 10 Apr 1999 Luewana L. Huger age 27 in Bexar County, Texas. In Aug 2001 there is a Amasa Colby who is employed by Trump Indiana, Inc. Amasa is listed in the Trump renewal application.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COLBY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/754 Message Board Post: I would appreciate any information on Amasa Colby(1902-1966) and on Amasa Colby, Jr.(1934-2002). They both died in Gary, Indiana. I believe David M. Colby is a close relative of theirs, but I can't find any info on him either. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Cooper Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/753 Message Board Post: Henry Colby, age 21 and born in Lafayette Co., Missouri, is listed on the "Civil War Slave Compensation Claims Index" by his last slave owner, Nancy Cooper of Lafayette Co., Missouri. I am not related to this family, just passing on this information. The link for the site is listed below. Joyce http://www.slcl.org/branches/hq/sc/jkh/slaveclaims/18-reg-owners-a-d.htm