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Thomas Colby 1650–1691

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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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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 Thomas 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 4 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1650 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 30 Mar 1691 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Anthony Colby
Mother Susanna Haddon Waterman Sargent Colby Whittredge
Siblings Anthony Amos Colby Ii, Anthony Colby, Child Colby, Elizabeth Colby, Elizabeth Sargent, Ellen Colby, Isaac Anthony I Colby, Isaac Colby, John Anthony Colby, John Sargent, Joseph Colby, Lydia Sargent, Mary Colby, Mary Sargent, Rachel Colby, Rebecca Anthony Colby, Robert Waterman, Samuel Sargent Colby I, Sarah Colby, Sarah Sargent, Son Colby, Susanna Colby, Susannah Colby, Sussanah Colby, Thomas Colby, Thomas Lawrence Colby, William Sergeant

Researchers connected through Thomas Colby 1650–1691

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, Thomas Colby entered the world in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to anthony colby and susanna haddon waterman sargent colby whittredge. Thomas Colby passed away in 1691 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Mayflower Gedcom File from the Internet

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Thomas Colby in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1691
Death of Thomas Colby in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Colby

This ancestor line traces from of Horbling, Lincolnshire, England (1473) to Salisbury, Massachusetts (Essex) (1650) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Colby (1650–1691) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Thomas 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.

Thomas Colby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Colby PTP
1650–1691
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Colby's Descendants

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Thomas Colby PTP 1650–1691