Ron, Charles' father was Joseph E. Colby--not sure if he was a seaman or not. His wife was Alice M.???????. As to Charles' grandparents--have no idea. Have been looking for any Joseph born about 1850, but nothing so far. Charles divorced his first wife, Mae Sears/Cyrs, whom he married in Melnockit, ME in about 1894. His second wife was Esther Ojanen--married Nov.7,1921. Charles died in August 1962 and had been working in New York City for Macy's Department Store. If you find out anything else please keep me in mind. Jean Eustis Cousin to van Colby.