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Frances Colby 1662–1731

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Frances Colby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees

Born 10 Dec 1662 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Nov 1731 · Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Anthony Colby
Mother Frances Hoyt
Siblings Anthony Colby, Elizabeth Colby, Hannah Colby, John Colby, Joseph Colby, Mary Colby, Sarah Colby, Seargent John Colby, Susannah Colby, Thomas Colby

Researchers connected through Frances Colby 1662–1731

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, Frances Colby entered the world in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john anthony colby and frances hoyt. Frances Colby passed away in 1731 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Frances Colby in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1731
Death of Frances Colby in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Colby

This ancestor line traces from Beccles, Suffolk, England (1564) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frances Colby (1662–1731) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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 4 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.

Frances Colby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Frances Colby PTP
1662–1731
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Frances Colby's Descendants

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Frances Colby PTP 1662–1731