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Thomas Colby 1769–1837

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 Thomas Colby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 24 Feb 1769 · Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Died 6 Aug 1837 · Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Father Joseph Colby
Mother Sarah Thurlow (1737–1834)
Siblings Elizabeth Colby, Eunice Colby, Hannah Colby, Joseph Joseph Colby, Lydia Colby, Sarah Joseph Colby

Researchers connected through Thomas Colby 1769–1837

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Colby 1769–1837

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Colby began in 1769 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States. Thomas Colby passed away in 1837 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1769
Birth of Thomas Colby in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Birth
1837
Death of Thomas Colby in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Colby

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1737) to Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States (1769) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Colby (1769–1837) was born in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States and died in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, 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 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 2 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
1769–1837
Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Thurlow PTP
1737–1834
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Colby's Descendants

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Thomas Colby PTP 1769–1837