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Anthony Colby 1665–1721

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony Colby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 May 1665 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 4 Dec 1721 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Anthony Colby
Mother Frances Hoyt
Siblings Elizabeth Colby, Frances Colby, Hannah Colby, John Colby, Joseph Colby, Mary Colby, Sarah Colby, Seargent John Colby, Susannah Colby, Thomas Colby

Researchers connected through Anthony Colby 1665–1721

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Anthony Colby was born in 1665 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john anthony colby and frances hoyt. Anthony Colby passed away in 1721 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Anthony Colby in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1721
Death of Anthony Colby in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Colby

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1614) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1665) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anthony Colby (1665–1721) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Anthony Colby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Anthony Colby PTP
1665–1721
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Anthony Colby's Descendants

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Anthony Colby PTP 1665–1721