This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/651 Message Board Post: From The Nunda Herald Nunda, Illinois (McHenry County) Friday, March 31, 1911 Smith P. Colby - Died, at his home, 1244 Jackson Blvd., Chicago, March 25, of pneumonia. Smith P. Colby, aged 64 years and 5 days. Burial at Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. O. C. Colby of Crystal Lake. (Ed. note: Mr. Colby was born in 1847 per the 1910 Federal Census)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/650 Message Board Post: From The Nunda Herald Nunda, Illinois (McHenry County) Thursday, September 19, 1907 Henry C. Colby died at Plainfield, Kansas August 24. He was born in McHenry in 1845, and lived there until twenty years ago. He leaves a widow and six children.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Judy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/649 Message Board Post: From the Crystal Lake Herald Crystal Lake, Illinois (McHenry County) Thursday, April 23, 1936 George Colby, 86 years old, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the McHenry region, died Friday afternoon at the old Colby homestead near McCollum's lake. He had been ill for several years with a heart affliction. Mr. Colby was born March 1, 1850, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Page Colby, who came to the McHenry region from Vermont in 1842. For many years he farmed the old homestead place, the land that his father had bought from the government when he settled near McHenry. Mr. Colby is survived by three children, Raymond Colby, with whom he resided, Guy Colby and Mrs. Nina Judy, and a brother, Willard Colby of Wauconda. The funeral service was held from the late home Monday afternoon at 2, the Rev. R. W. Pinnell, pastor of the McHenry Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Woodland cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/648 Message Board Post: From The Nunda Herald Nunda, Illinois (McHenry County) Thursday, February 28, 1907 Albert Colby died at his home in Crystal Lake, Tuesday, February 26, after several weeks illness. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 (Ed. nopte: Mr. Colby was born in 1830, per the 1880 Federal Census)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Cummings, Martin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/647 Message Board Post: The Malone Farmer Malone, New York Wed. Aug 10, 1932 Aug. 8, 1932—Walter W. Colby, died suddenly at his home on Assembly street Saturday evening, July 30th. He had been in failing health for over a year and had suffered numerous heart attacks recently. He married Miss Esther Mary Tavernier of Chateaugay 53 years ago last January and they came to this village 51 years ago and lived in the same house continuously since that time. To them were born nine children: Frank H. of Massena; Ross of Norfolk; Miss Clara of Boston; Mrs. Grace Martin of Norfolk; Fredie of Norfolk; Silas R., Leon and Lena Cummings of this village and Willie who died at the age of 18. There are also eighteen grandchildren: Freeman, Mary, Jesse, Gertrude and Silas R. children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colby; Walter, Kenneth and William, children of Ross Colby; Earl, Paul and Pauline, children of Mr. and Mrs. Fredie Colby; Pearl and Percy Colby, children of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Colby and Eugene Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cummings. The two great gr! andchildren are June C. Bogart and Warren Colby, children of Mary Colby Bogart and husband and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Colby. He also leaves one brother, Henry Colby of this village. Mr. Colby was the son of Walter C. (note: his father is Silas) and Julia Peck Colby of Chateaugay. He worked at his trade of paper hanger and painting for a while after coming to this village and then began work in what is now "The Agricultural Works" being employed there until poor health, caused him to retire about two two years ago. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Patrick's R. C church of which he was a faithful member. A requiem, high mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. C J. Crowley, burial in St. Patrick's R. C. cemetery beside his son, Willie.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Pierce Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/646 Message Board Post: Pierce, Clifton F., 91, of Barre and formerly of Montpelier, died December 27, 2003 at his home. He was born in Montpelier on April 18, 1912, son of Joseph and Allie (Colby) Pierce. He attended St. MichaelÕs School in Montpelier and was a 1931 graduate of St. MichaelÕs High School. On August 19, 1950, he married Leola Jarrett in St. Augustine Church in Montpelier. She died Feb. 18, 1979. He was employed by Endicott Johnson Shoe Store and worked in Barre, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier and Keene, N.H. He managed the Montpelier store from 1947 until his retirement in 1977. He owned and operated Sideline Antiques for over 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater and received five battle stars. He was a member of St. Augustine Church, Bishop Brady Council #399 of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion #3 and Brown-Johnson Post #792 VFW. He was also a member of the Montpelier Senior Citizens Center. He is predeceased by two sisters, M! argery Grimes and Helena Lewis; a brother, Clyde Pierce; a niece and three nephews. Survivors include grand nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.

I am trying to reach Janet Keyser. If anyone out there knows her new net address I would appreciate it. It may be sent to me at the address below. I seem to have lost it when I switched cable suppliers. Gerald L. Steele [email protected]

Good stuff. Your post mentions Colby Hill and being named by Merrill Colby. I've read somewhere that it is near Meriden, NH. This tidbit of info seems to further substantiate the Merrill--Jesse--Newell connection. I read some, I can't find the source right now, Newell Colby surveyed and named the town Meriden, KS after his hometown in NH. Appears that Newell was a busy surveyor. In addition to Meriden, KS he did some work in Iowa as per the following link: http://iagenweb.org/state/places/blackhaw.htm Brooklyn Located in both Black Hawk (Spring Creek Twp.) and Benton counties. Surveyed 3 April 1856 by Newell Colby. The plat was filed 22 June 1860 with H. N. Brooks as proprietor. The town never prospered and was known only in name. In addition here are a few things about Newell Colby while he was in Kansas. This is from Cutler's History of the State of Kansas (1883) and can be found on the following link: http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/jefferson/jefferson-co-p20.html Meriden is located on the southwestern quarter of Section, 7, Township 10, Range 17, east It as surveyed and platted in October, 1872; and was on the land owned and occupied as a farm by Albert Owens. The first building was a railroad section house, erected in fall of 1872. The next was a small building by N. Colby, a part completed the first dwelling in November. About the same time blacksmith shop was started in a building moved from Mount Florence. The above constitute about all the improvements of 1872. http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/jefferson/jefferson-co-p3.html In August, 1857, a Free-state election took place for State officers and members of the Legislature. From Jefferson County, Geo. S. Hillyer was elected Senator, and Dr. S. S. Cooper and Henry Owens, representatives. A. G. Patrick, of Jefferson County, was elected Clerk of the Supreme Court. In September, a Free-state mass convention was held at Grasshopper Falls, to discuss the contest for the control of the Legislature. The members of the party from the north side of the Kansas River favored a contest, while those south opposed it. After a boisterous session it was determined to put a full ticket in the field. Immediate action was taken. The convention for Jefferson County was held the same month, at Osawkie. The Pro-slavery party put a ticket in the field headed by C. A. Buck, and the election was held in October. There is no record of the election, but the nominees of the Free-state party were elected, it is claimed, by about one hundred majority. They were A. G. Patrick, member of the Territorial Council; S. S. Cooper and Henry Owens, Representatives; Robert Ward and John Hughan, County Commissioners; J. L. Spear, Probate Judge; Ephraim Bainter, Sheriff; Henry Evans, Treasurer; John W. Day, Recorder; Jacob A. Boucher, Corner; Newell Colby, Surveyor and Lewis A. Cobb, Assessor. This was the first election in which the two parties participated to any extent, and the first at which Free-state men were elected to county offices. and the other link http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/jefferson/jefferson-co-p5.html At the first election of county officers, after the admission of the State, in 1861, M. R. Dutton was elected Clerk; S. C. Gephart, Register of Deeds; N. W. Taylor, Sheriff; S. S. Cooper, Treasurer; Jno. W. Day, Judge, and Newell Colby, Superintendent of Schools N. Chapman, J. P. Barnes and Allen Griffin were elected Commissioners. Hope this post wasn't too long. Regards, EJ ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Colby <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 7:03 PM Subject: [COLBY] Merrill Colby and Jesse Colby > EJ and all > > I have been working on this line of Merrill Colby and Jesse Colby of Plainfield, NH > Here is some of what I have found. > Merrill Colby b. 16 FEB 1767 d. 1845 married 25 JAN 1791 Elizabeth Colby b. 17 AUG 1768 > I have the followin children: > Hannah Colby b. 10 Jan 1791 > Rebecca Colby b. abt 1792 > Jesse Colby b. abt 1797 > Catherine Colby b. 10 Mar 1800 > Charles Colby b. 1813 d. 1902 > > The following was sent to me and I am forwarding it. > > > History of Plainfield, NH 1991 > > COLBY, Merrill > > P507: Appendix B Plainfield town Officers: Moderator 1811 Merrill COLBY > > p509 " " " " " "" Representatives(to the General Court) 1821-22 Merrill Colby > > p513/514 " " " " " " " " " Selectmen : Merrill Colby 1800-01, 1802, 1803-4, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1817, 1823 > > > p117: Colby Hill Road was named for the Colby family who farmed along the side of Colby Hill > > > > > > COLBY, Jesse > > p496: Appendix B Plainfield Town Officers: 1853 Jesse Colby, Auditor > > p516: Superintendent of School Committee 1850 Jesse Colby > > p520: Surveyor of Highways: 1830 Jesse Colby > > p522: " " " " " : 1853 Jesse Colby > > p5: Landscape: Colby Hill elevation 1200' > > p11: Landscape: Colby Hill Location: Northwest of Meriden covered bridge Origin of name: MERRRILL(1768-1845) and CHARLES (1813-1902 ) COLBY > > Colby or River Cemetery (map p268) located on the (Connecticut) River Road > > P 10: Transportation: : by 1890, the ferry had been moved to the south end of the field (Colby Meadow.) > > How's that for information?? Even provides us with birth & death dates. It would appear that Charles inherited the family farm. > > There are lots of other Colbys mentioned in the book. > > COLBY > > Alice (Wilson) > Bertha (Mrs. Everett Cameron) > Byron > Carlos > Carlos D. > Charles > Earle W. (Biographical piece.) > Edith (Westgate) > Edmond > Gertie (Wood) > Grace > J.C. > Jacob > Jacob C > Jesse > Merrill > Merrit > Merrit F > Norman L. > Sarah (Westgate) > Stanley > Susan (Lewin) 1889-1978 Pictures p441 Susan was the model for most of Maxfield Parrish's paintings. And third wife of Earle W Colby m 1960 > Virginia > William D. > > > Do you know any of these people?? > > > ==== 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 owner, 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 >

EJ and all I have been working on this line of Merrill Colby and Jesse Colby of Plainfield, NH Here is some of what I have found. Merrill Colby b. 16 FEB 1767 d. 1845 married 25 JAN 1791 Elizabeth Colby b. 17 AUG 1768 I have the followin children: Hannah Colby b. 10 Jan 1791 Rebecca Colby b. abt 1792 Jesse Colby b. abt 1797 Catherine Colby b. 10 Mar 1800 Charles Colby b. 1813 d. 1902 The following was sent to me and I am forwarding it. History of Plainfield, NH 1991 COLBY, Merrill P507: Appendix B Plainfield town Officers: Moderator 1811 Merrill COLBY p509 " " " " " "" Representatives(to the General Court) 1821-22 Merrill Colby p513/514 " " " " " " " " " Selectmen : Merrill Colby 1800-01, 1802, 1803-4, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1817, 1823 p117: Colby Hill Road was named for the Colby family who farmed along the side of Colby Hill COLBY, Jesse p496: Appendix B Plainfield Town Officers: 1853 Jesse Colby, Auditor p516: Superintendent of School Committee 1850 Jesse Colby p520: Surveyor of Highways: 1830 Jesse Colby p522: " " " " " : 1853 Jesse Colby p5: Landscape: Colby Hill elevation 1200' p11: Landscape: Colby Hill Location: Northwest of Meriden covered bridge Origin of name: MERRRILL(1768-1845) and CHARLES (1813-1902 ) COLBY Colby or River Cemetery (map p268) located on the (Connecticut) River Road P 10: Transportation: : by 1890, the ferry had been moved to the south end of the field (Colby Meadow.) How's that for information?? Even provides us with birth & death dates. It would appear that Charles inherited the family farm. There are lots of other Colbys mentioned in the book. COLBY Alice (Wilson) Bertha (Mrs. Everett Cameron) Byron Carlos Carlos D. Charles Earle W. (Biographical piece.) Edith (Westgate) Edmond Gertie (Wood) Grace J.C. Jacob Jacob C Jesse Merrill Merrit Merrit F Norman L. Sarah (Westgate) Stanley Susan (Lewin) 1889-1978 Pictures p441 Susan was the model for most of Maxfield Parrish's paintings. And third wife of Earle W Colby m 1960 Virginia William D. Do you know any of these people??

Not in my line that I know of but thought the list might find this interesting. from <http://www.hhpl.on.ca/GreatLakes/search/Search.asp> COLBY, JAMES L. , (Prop.), 1890 Port Huron, Nov. 17. - The new steamer launched Saturday at West Superior is named the JAMES L. COLBY. She is 265 feet long, 30 feet beam, and 22 feet hold She is calculated to run 17 miles an hour. Saginaw Courier-Herald Tuesday, November 18, 1890 . . . . . The new steamer launched Saturday at West Superior is named the JAMES L. COLBY. She is 265 feet long, 30 feet beam, and 22 feet hold She is calculated to run 17 miles an hour. Port Huron Daily Times Tuesday, November 18, 1890 AN EXCITING TRIP But a bare mention has heretofore been made of the daring passage of the St. Lawrence Rapids by the whaleback steamer J. L. COLBY last Tuesday, and the following interesting account of the trip, written by a New York Press reporter, who was aboard the boat, will not be out of place. The COLBY left Prescott at 3 p.m., drawing six feet nine inches aft and five feet six inches forward. "The COLBY was in charge of two French Canadian pilots. After experimenting with her steering gear, the pilots ordered her to go ahead. She entered the first rapids, the Galops, flying, increasing her headway eight miles an hour. As she pointed her head in to the edge of the rapids and her bow sank into the water, to an observer on the extreme stern of the vessel she seemed like a mammoth toboggan just starting down a steep chute. At the pitch in the Galops the water runs twenty miles an hour, and with undiminished speed, the COLBY plowed into it. She went through the few breakers perfectly. At the foot of the Galops a sharp swing was made from the Canadian toward the American shore. She obeyed the helm like a yacht, and old Willette, the pilot, grinned all over, saying: 'We'll make Montreal, sure.' The Iroquois Rapids were run easily. At Morrisburg the small tug ALERT steamed out and followed the COLBY the rest of the trip, so as to be near with a line in case of an accident. "At Farran's Point, six miles above the Long Sault Rapids, the water begins to run at an alarming rate of speed. A sharp turn was made at this point in a very narrow channel, but the COLBY was equal to the emergency. Then the Long Sault Rapids, a rapids nine miles in length, with breakers like ocean waves at the head, was in sight, although there is comparatively still water the rest of the distance. This is the first of the really dangerous rapids. The breakers ahead look impassable, but she headed into them. Down hill she plunged. There was not a roll, not a shake, only a gentle undulation as she tossed through the waves. On she went, in and out, from point to point, running so close to the shores at times that it seemed as though she must strike the bank, but the pilot was ready at every turn and brought the steamer around with seemingly marvelous skill. She grated bottom twice near the head of Barnhart's Island, but it was only a rub on the gravel bottom. Pilot Lafrance stepped aboard the tug to follow the COLBY, leaving Willette in charge. The steamer once more started ahead, and began the most perilous part of her voyage, shooting the Coteau, Cedar, Split Rock and Cascade Rapids. "At the Coteau Rapids the engine was stopped, as these and following rapids are extremely shallow, the bottom is full of sharp rocks and the danger is doubled. She jammed into the first rapid with terrific speed and was within ten feet of the rocky shoal that stood far out in the water. She grated the bottom four times, once hard enough to give her a perceptible shake, but she passed through Coteau Rapids safely. Cedar Rapids are six miles below, and the water runs like mad the whole distance. "Just after leaving the Coteau, the cord of the signal whistle broke. Everybody aboard realized the danger, and everyone was gazing intently at Willette, who stood firmly clasping the wheel, and on whole looked neither to right nor left. The signals to the engineer were made by the big whistle, and also repeated by men stationed at convenient points. The steamer grated the bottom a dozen times between the two rapids. Next she entered the Cedar. The waves here are so choppy that the vessel was given a most peculiar rolling motion, but she did not strike, and went on to the most dangerous rapid yet, the Split Rock. Every person on board held his breath. The entrance to these rapids is a narrow passageway between two masses of rock, the sight of which is enough to apall a passenger on a steamer that is running with great speed seemingly directly toward them. "Captain McDougall stood immovable, but great beads of perspiration broke out upon his forehead. If the COLBY was wrecked, the attempt to get a fresh water whaleback to the ocean would not be made again. If she passed through safely more would follow, and every trade on the ocean would be open to this unique craft. On, on she rushed, gaining speed at every second, until she was in the entrance, and with fearful speed dashed through. There were long breaths of relief, but the Cascades were right ahead, the last rapid to pass on the perilous trip. Through the Cascades she went in rapid time, and was safe on Lake St. Louis. "As the old pilot left the ship's side and boarded the tug, a shout went up like that of a small army and the whistle blew as it never did before. For nearly an hour no one had spoken above a whisper except the captain as he gave orders. It was the most daring and crafty piece of piloting that has ever taken place in the rapids. The COLBY is the first screw steamer that has ever attempted to run them, and great credit should be given, not only to those who risked their lives to bring her through, but to the company who placed their property at such a risk." Detroit Free Press Tues., June 23, 1891

Ron - I think this is Franklin Colby, son of John Colby and Syrena White, father of the more notorious Frank Colby, Jr. He is not living with his family in 1900, and spent time in and out of jail. Robin

Hummm. What was he doing in California? ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [COLBY] Frank Colby Ron - I think this is Franklin Colby, son of John Colby and Syrena White, father of the more notorious Frank Colby, Jr. He is not living with his family in 1900, and spent time in and out of jail. Robin ==== COLBY Mailing List ==== Helene Whitehouse's home page http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9004/index.html ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

Leander Colby b. 1825 New York s/o Arad Colby and Hannah Silloway. Leander married Hannah Smith and they had one son Andrew Colby b. 1843 Hannah doesn't show up in any of the census, 1850 through 1880. Does anyone know what happend to Hannah? Did she die prior to 1850 shortly after Andrew was born. As far as I can tell Leander never remarried. Ronald Colby [email protected] 801-680-1317 Kearns, Utah I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart. Home page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam

In the 1900 census for Folsom State Prison in Granite, Sacramento, CA I found a Frank Colby b. Oct 1853 age 46 married 11 years born in New York. Any ideas who he might be? Ronald Colby [email protected] 801-680-1317 Kearns, Utah I finally got my head together, now my body is falling apart. Home page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam

I think you guys are correct on Jesse's father being Merrill since I think the last child of Jesse & Lydia is MERRILL not MERRIT F. Do you think that Merrill, Jesse's father could have come to Plainfield from Salisbury, MA - son of Jacob & Sarah Merrill Colby? The Merrill Colby who married Elizabeth Colby daughter of Valentine [HOW APPROPRIATE!] and Hannah Kimball Colby? The ages fit the adult ages in those census reports. Ronald Colby <[email protected]> wrote:Ej I checked all the census for Merrill Colby in Plainfield, NH and found the following. 1800 males under 10: 1 26 to 44: 1 Females under 10: 3 26 to 44: 1 1810 Males under 10: 2 10 to 15: 1 26 to 44: 1 Females under 10: 1 10 to 15: 1 16 to 25: 2 26 to 44: 1 1820 Males to 10: 1 10 to 16: 1 16 to 18: 1 16 to 26: 3 over 45: 1 Females to 10: 2 10 to 16: 1 16 to 26: 1 26 to 45: 2 over 45: 1 1830 Males 15 to 20: 1 20 to 30: 1 50 to 60: 1 Females 15 to 20: 2 20 to 30: 1 30 to 40: 1 50 to 60: 1 1840 Males 40 to 50: 1 70 to 80: 1 Females 70 to 80: 1 Jesse is also in the 1830 and 1840 census. Which leads me to believe you are correct in that Merrill is probably Jesse's father. Next question is, who married Merrill and who are all these children? Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "EJ & Chris Marohn" To: Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott I have some help, and would be interested where you got the wedding date info for Jesse/Lydia. I believe this is the same Jesse Colby that is listed on the 1830 US Census for Plainfield, NH on page 291. That census indicates one adult male, 1 adult female, and one 1 year old boy. That 1 yr old would be Newell Colby. Also, on the 1830 census there is a Merrill Colby listed who has the proper age to possibly be Jesse's father. I have no birth records, but I'm fairly certain this is the case. I've been able to complete a decent papertrail on my line -- Newell Colby and wife Cynthia Ticknor Wood -- all the way to present day. Among other things it should be noted that Cynthia Ticknor Wood is a descendant of MAYFLOWER passengers Stephen Hopkins and daughter Constance Hopkins. In addition the Ticknor line can be traced to early Mass colony (King Philip's War). Willing to share/compare notes. EJ Marohn ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Colby To: Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 7:44 PM Subject: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott > Trying to find Jesse Colby's connection to the main Colby line > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Ron > > Descendants of Jesse COLBY - 4 FEB 2005 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > FIRST GENERATION > > 1. Jesse COLBY was born about 1797 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared > on the census in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Lydia SCOTT on April 25, 1826 in New Hampshire. Lydia > SCOTT was born in 1808 in New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1850 > in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census > in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Jesse COLBY and > Lydia SCOTT had the following children: > > +2 i. Newell COLBY (born in 1829). > 3 ii. Charles M. COLBY was born in 1830 in New Hampshire. He appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) > 4 iii. Lewis COLBY was born in 1832 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) > 5 iv. Elizabeth COLBY was born in 1835 in New Hampshire. She appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) > +6 v. Merrit F. COLBY (born in 1836). > > > > SECOND GENERATION > > 2. Newell COLBY was born in 1829 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock > Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. He was a farmer in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (listed as Noel.) He was an U. S. Dept. > Surveyor in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > > He was married to Cynthia TICKNOR about 1853 in New Hampshire. Cynthia > TICKNOR was born on April 25, 1831 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson > County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe > County, Colorado. She died on December 7, 1901. Newell COLBY and Cynthia > TICKNOR had the following children: > > 7 i. Willis Wood COLBY was born on August 25, 1854 in New York. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a Runs job wagon in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 8 ii. Jessie Matilda COLBY was born on October 3, 1857. She died young. > 9 iii. John Lewis COLBY was born on January 1, 1860 in Missouri. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a brick moulder in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 10 iv. Jessie Lillian COLBY was born on December 26, 1861 in Wichita, > Sedgwick County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) She > appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > (living at home with father and mother.) She died on June 8, 1927. > 11 v. Charles Edward COLBY was born on December 29, 1863 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a works in brickyard in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 12 vi. Newell COLBY was born on February 10, 1866 in Kansas. He appeared > on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He > appeared on the census in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > He was a mining gold in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > 13 vii. Myron Merrill COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 14 viii. Minnie Melissa COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. > She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 15 ix. Florence COLBY was born on December 13, 1870 in Kansas. She died > young. > 16 x. Caroline COLBY was born on November 22, 1871 in Kansas. She died > young. > 17 xi. Frederick COLBY was born on July 15, 1875 in Colorado. He appeared > on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home > with father and mother.) > > 6. Merrit F. COLBY was born in 1836 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, > New Hampshire. He was a farmer in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Susan WHIPPLE on October 8, 1867. Susan WHIPPLE was born > on August 20, 1842. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, > Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1880 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Merrit F. COLBY and Susan > WHIPPLE had the following children: > > 18 i. Mary E. COLBY was born in 1869 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) > 19 ii. Ellen F. COLBY was born in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. > 20 iii. Son COLBY was born on January 31, 1872 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > > Prepared by: > Ronald M. 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Ej I checked all the census for Merrill Colby in Plainfield, NH and found the following. 1800 males under 10: 1 26 to 44: 1 Females under 10: 3 26 to 44: 1 1810 Males under 10: 2 10 to 15: 1 26 to 44: 1 Females under 10: 1 10 to 15: 1 16 to 25: 2 26 to 44: 1 1820 Males to 10: 1 10 to 16: 1 16 to 18: 1 16 to 26: 3 over 45: 1 Females to 10: 2 10 to 16: 1 16 to 26: 1 26 to 45: 2 over 45: 1 1830 Males 15 to 20: 1 20 to 30: 1 50 to 60: 1 Females 15 to 20: 2 20 to 30: 1 30 to 40: 1 50 to 60: 1 1840 Males 40 to 50: 1 70 to 80: 1 Females 70 to 80: 1 Jesse is also in the 1830 and 1840 census. Which leads me to believe you are correct in that Merrill is probably Jesse's father. Next question is, who married Merrill and who are all these children? Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "EJ & Chris Marohn" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott I have some help, and would be interested where you got the wedding date info for Jesse/Lydia. I believe this is the same Jesse Colby that is listed on the 1830 US Census for Plainfield, NH on page 291. That census indicates one adult male, 1 adult female, and one 1 year old boy. That 1 yr old would be Newell Colby. Also, on the 1830 census there is a Merrill Colby listed who has the proper age to possibly be Jesse's father. I have no birth records, but I'm fairly certain this is the case. I've been able to complete a decent papertrail on my line -- Newell Colby and wife Cynthia Ticknor Wood -- all the way to present day. Among other things it should be noted that Cynthia Ticknor Wood is a descendant of MAYFLOWER passengers Stephen Hopkins and daughter Constance Hopkins. In addition the Ticknor line can be traced to early Mass colony (King Philip's War). Willing to share/compare notes. EJ Marohn ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Colby <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 7:44 PM Subject: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott > Trying to find Jesse Colby's connection to the main Colby line > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Ron > > Descendants of Jesse COLBY - 4 FEB 2005 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > FIRST GENERATION > > 1. Jesse COLBY was born about 1797 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared > on the census in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Lydia SCOTT on April 25, 1826 in New Hampshire. Lydia > SCOTT was born in 1808 in New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1850 > in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census > in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Jesse COLBY and > Lydia SCOTT had the following children: > > +2 i. Newell COLBY (born in 1829). > 3 ii. Charles M. COLBY was born in 1830 in New Hampshire. He appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) > 4 iii. Lewis COLBY was born in 1832 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) > 5 iv. Elizabeth COLBY was born in 1835 in New Hampshire. She appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) > +6 v. Merrit F. COLBY (born in 1836). > > > > SECOND GENERATION > > 2. Newell COLBY was born in 1829 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock > Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. He was a farmer in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (listed as Noel.) He was an U. S. Dept. > Surveyor in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > > He was married to Cynthia TICKNOR about 1853 in New Hampshire. Cynthia > TICKNOR was born on April 25, 1831 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson > County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe > County, Colorado. She died on December 7, 1901. Newell COLBY and Cynthia > TICKNOR had the following children: > > 7 i. Willis Wood COLBY was born on August 25, 1854 in New York. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a Runs job wagon in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 8 ii. Jessie Matilda COLBY was born on October 3, 1857. She died young. > 9 iii. John Lewis COLBY was born on January 1, 1860 in Missouri. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a brick moulder in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 10 iv. Jessie Lillian COLBY was born on December 26, 1861 in Wichita, > Sedgwick County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) She > appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > (living at home with father and mother.) She died on June 8, 1927. > 11 v. Charles Edward COLBY was born on December 29, 1863 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a works in brickyard in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 12 vi. Newell COLBY was born on February 10, 1866 in Kansas. He appeared > on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He > appeared on the census in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > He was a mining gold in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > 13 vii. Myron Merrill COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 14 viii. Minnie Melissa COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. > She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 15 ix. Florence COLBY was born on December 13, 1870 in Kansas. She died > young. > 16 x. Caroline COLBY was born on November 22, 1871 in Kansas. She died > young. > 17 xi. Frederick COLBY was born on July 15, 1875 in Colorado. He appeared > on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home > with father and mother.) > > 6. Merrit F. COLBY was born in 1836 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, > New Hampshire. He was a farmer in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Susan WHIPPLE on October 8, 1867. Susan WHIPPLE was born > on August 20, 1842. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, > Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1880 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Merrit F. COLBY and Susan > WHIPPLE had the following children: > > 18 i. Mary E. COLBY was born in 1869 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) > 19 ii. Ellen F. COLBY was born in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. > 20 iii. Son COLBY was born on January 31, 1872 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > > Prepared by: > Ronald M. 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Glad you mentioned the marriage source, I forgot to enter it in my notes Dang now I'll have to make a mark in my notebook on the error page. I really hated to have to make that mark for an error. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Jesse; Marriage: Lydia SCOTT; Date: 25 Apr 1826; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. ----- Original Message ----- From: "EJ & Chris Marohn" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott I have some help, and would be interested where you got the wedding date info for Jesse/Lydia. I believe this is the same Jesse Colby that is listed on the 1830 US Census for Plainfield, NH on page 291. That census indicates one adult male, 1 adult female, and one 1 year old boy. That 1 yr old would be Newell Colby. Also, on the 1830 census there is a Merrill Colby listed who has the proper age to possibly be Jesse's father. I have no birth records, but I'm fairly certain this is the case. I've been able to complete a decent papertrail on my line -- Newell Colby and wife Cynthia Ticknor Wood -- all the way to present day. Among other things it should be noted that Cynthia Ticknor Wood is a descendant of MAYFLOWER passengers Stephen Hopkins and daughter Constance Hopkins. In addition the Ticknor line can be traced to early Mass colony (King Philip's War). Willing to share/compare notes. EJ Marohn ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Colby <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 7:44 PM Subject: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott > Trying to find Jesse Colby's connection to the main Colby line > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Ron > > Descendants of Jesse COLBY - 4 FEB 2005 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > FIRST GENERATION > > 1. Jesse COLBY was born about 1797 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared > on the census in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Lydia SCOTT on April 25, 1826 in New Hampshire. Lydia > SCOTT was born in 1808 in New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1850 > in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census > in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Jesse COLBY and > Lydia SCOTT had the following children: > > +2 i. Newell COLBY (born in 1829). > 3 ii. Charles M. COLBY was born in 1830 in New Hampshire. He appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) > 4 iii. Lewis COLBY was born in 1832 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) > 5 iv. Elizabeth COLBY was born in 1835 in New Hampshire. She appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) > +6 v. Merrit F. COLBY (born in 1836). > > > > SECOND GENERATION > > 2. Newell COLBY was born in 1829 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock > Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. He was a farmer in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (listed as Noel.) He was an U. S. Dept. > Surveyor in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > > He was married to Cynthia TICKNOR about 1853 in New Hampshire. Cynthia > TICKNOR was born on April 25, 1831 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson > County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe > County, Colorado. She died on December 7, 1901. Newell COLBY and Cynthia > TICKNOR had the following children: > > 7 i. Willis Wood COLBY was born on August 25, 1854 in New York. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a Runs job wagon in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 8 ii. Jessie Matilda COLBY was born on October 3, 1857. She died young. > 9 iii. John Lewis COLBY was born on January 1, 1860 in Missouri. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a brick moulder in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 10 iv. Jessie Lillian COLBY was born on December 26, 1861 in Wichita, > Sedgwick County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) She > appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > (living at home with father and mother.) She died on June 8, 1927. > 11 v. Charles Edward COLBY was born on December 29, 1863 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a works in brickyard in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 12 vi. Newell COLBY was born on February 10, 1866 in Kansas. He appeared > on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He > appeared on the census in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > He was a mining gold in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > 13 vii. Myron Merrill COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 14 viii. Minnie Melissa COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. > She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 15 ix. Florence COLBY was born on December 13, 1870 in Kansas. She died > young. > 16 x. Caroline COLBY was born on November 22, 1871 in Kansas. She died > young. > 17 xi. Frederick COLBY was born on July 15, 1875 in Colorado. He appeared > on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home > with father and mother.) > > 6. Merrit F. COLBY was born in 1836 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, > New Hampshire. He was a farmer in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Susan WHIPPLE on October 8, 1867. Susan WHIPPLE was born > on August 20, 1842. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, > Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1880 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Merrit F. COLBY and Susan > WHIPPLE had the following children: > > 18 i. Mary E. COLBY was born in 1869 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) > 19 ii. Ellen F. COLBY was born in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. > 20 iii. Son COLBY was born on January 31, 1872 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > > Prepared by: > Ronald M. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/645 Message Board Post: Transcription of Biographical Sketch From History of McHenry County, Illinois, 1885 Inter-State Pub. Co. Chicago, 1885 p. 85 O. C. Colby was born in Danville, Vt., Dec. 8, 1837, a son of Ira and Mary Colby. His educational advantages were limited, but being ambitious he obtained a good commercial education. He came West with his parents in September, 1840. Being a cripple he was unable to work on the farm, and in 1858 went into the store of O. W. Owens to learn the jeweler's trade. He remained with Mr. Owens a year, and then engaged in business for himself, combining drugs with jewelry. In 1867 he went to Central Illinois, and remained there and in Southern Missouri till 1877, when he returned to McHenry, and in company with his brother opened a general store, having a branch store in Nunda. In 1882 they divided the stock, O. C. taking the store in Nunda. He carries a stock of $15,000 or $18,000, and has an annual sale of about $30,000. Mr. Colby was married June 12, 1864, to Emma E., daughter of W. and A. Colby. They have five children - Bert W., Lule E., Carl O., Earl H., and Ernest E. ! Politically Mr. Colby is a Republican. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. (Ed. note: Mr. Colby died November 16, 1916, per his obituary)

I have some help, and would be interested where you got the wedding date info for Jesse/Lydia. I believe this is the same Jesse Colby that is listed on the 1830 US Census for Plainfield, NH on page 291. That census indicates one adult male, 1 adult female, and one 1 year old boy. That 1 yr old would be Newell Colby. Also, on the 1830 census there is a Merrill Colby listed who has the proper age to possibly be Jesse's father. I have no birth records, but I'm fairly certain this is the case. I've been able to complete a decent papertrail on my line -- Newell Colby and wife Cynthia Ticknor Wood -- all the way to present day. Among other things it should be noted that Cynthia Ticknor Wood is a descendant of MAYFLOWER passengers Stephen Hopkins and daughter Constance Hopkins. In addition the Ticknor line can be traced to early Mass colony (King Philip's War). Willing to share/compare notes. EJ Marohn ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald Colby <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 7:44 PM Subject: [COLBY] Jesse Colby/Lydia Scott > Trying to find Jesse Colby's connection to the main Colby line > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Ron > > Descendants of Jesse COLBY - 4 FEB 2005 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > FIRST GENERATION > > 1. Jesse COLBY was born about 1797 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. He appeared > on the census in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Lydia SCOTT on April 25, 1826 in New Hampshire. Lydia > SCOTT was born in 1808 in New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1850 > in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census > in 1860 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Jesse COLBY and > Lydia SCOTT had the following children: > > +2 i. Newell COLBY (born in 1829). > 3 ii. Charles M. COLBY was born in 1830 in New Hampshire. He appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) > 4 iii. Lewis COLBY was born in 1832 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) > 5 iv. Elizabeth COLBY was born in 1835 in New Hampshire. She appeared on > the census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living > at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) > +6 v. Merrit F. COLBY (born in 1836). > > > > SECOND GENERATION > > 2. Newell COLBY was born in 1829 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock > Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. He was a farmer in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (listed as Noel.) He was an U. S. Dept. > Surveyor in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > > He was married to Cynthia TICKNOR about 1853 in New Hampshire. Cynthia > TICKNOR was born on April 25, 1831 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson > County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe > County, Colorado. She died on December 7, 1901. Newell COLBY and Cynthia > TICKNOR had the following children: > > 7 i. Willis Wood COLBY was born on August 25, 1854 in New York. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a Runs job wagon in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 8 ii. Jessie Matilda COLBY was born on October 3, 1857. She died young. > 9 iii. John Lewis COLBY was born on January 1, 1860 in Missouri. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a brick moulder in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 10 iv. Jessie Lillian COLBY was born on December 26, 1861 in Wichita, > Sedgwick County, Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, > Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at home with father and mother.) She > appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. > (living at home with father and mother.) She died on June 8, 1927. > 11 v. Charles Edward COLBY was born on December 29, 1863 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) He was a works in brickyard in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, > Colorado. > 12 vi. Newell COLBY was born on February 10, 1866 in Kansas. He appeared > on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Denver, > Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and mother.) He > appeared on the census in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > He was a mining gold in 1900 in Cripple Creek, El Paso County, Colorado. > 13 vii. Myron Merrill COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. He > appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 14 viii. Minnie Melissa COLBY (twin) was born on July 11, 1868 in Kansas. > She appeared on the census in 1870 in Rock Creek, Jefferson County, Kansas. > (living at home with father and mother.) She appeared on the census in 1880 > in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home with father and > mother.) > 15 ix. Florence COLBY was born on December 13, 1870 in Kansas. She died > young. > 16 x. Caroline COLBY was born on November 22, 1871 in Kansas. She died > young. > 17 xi. Frederick COLBY was born on July 15, 1875 in Colorado. He appeared > on the census in 1880 in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado. (living at home > with father and mother.) > > 6. Merrit F. COLBY was born in 1836 in New Hampshire. He appeared on the > census in 1850 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at > home with father and mother.) He appeared on the census in 1860 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and > mother.) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, > New Hampshire. He was a farmer in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > He was married to Susan WHIPPLE on October 8, 1867. Susan WHIPPLE was born > on August 20, 1842. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, > Sullivan County, New Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1880 in > Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Merrit F. COLBY and Susan > WHIPPLE had the following children: > > 18 i. Mary E. COLBY was born in 1869 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) > 19 ii. Ellen F. COLBY was born in 1870 in Plainfield, Sullivan County, New > Hampshire. > 20 iii. Son COLBY was born on January 31, 1872 in Plainfield, Sullivan > County, New Hampshire. > > > Prepared by: > Ronald M. Colby > 4814 South 4180 West > Kearns, Utah 84118-4014 > COLBY FAMILY & OTHERS > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam > > > > > ==== 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://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9004/index.html > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~colby/colbyfam/ > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Colby, Harris Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wQJ.2ACEB/643 Message Board Post: Transcription of Biographical Sketch From History of McHenry County, Illinois, 1885 Inter-State Pub. Co. Chicago, 1885 p. 795 Henry Colby is a native of McHenry County, Ill., born in September, 1845, a son of Ira and Mary Colby, natives of Vermont. His father was born Dec. 27, 1808, and came to McHenry in 1840, and has been a Justice of the Peace of this township twenty-two years, and has held other offices of trust. His mother died in 1859. He remained on the farm, attending the district school in the winter until nineteen years of age, when he began clerking in his brother's drug store. Four years later he bought the store and carried it on alone several years, when his brother bought an interest and they carried on a general store under the firm name of Colby Brothers, at the same time running a store at Nunda. In 1881 the partnership was dissolved, O. C. taking the store at Nunda, and Henry remaining at McHenry. Mr. Colby was married Sept. 6, 1870, to Flora, daughter of David Harris. They have four children - Maud, born Sept. 7, 1873; Agnes, born Aug. 25, 1875; William, born Aug. 2, 1877! , and James, born Nov. 19, 1880. Mr. Colby is a member of the Masonic fraternity, McHenry Lodge No. 158; Chapter No. 34, and Calvary Commandery, No. 25, Woodstock. Politically he is a Republican, Mrs. Colby is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.