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Addie L. Colby 1886 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Feb 1886

Birth Location: Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA

Death Date: Sep 1976

Death Location: Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Ora Colby

Mother: Emma Colby

Spouse(s): Ray Prior

Children(s): Calvin Prior, Ora Prior, Norman Prior, Muriel Prior, Robert Prior

In 1886, Addie L. Colby entered the world in Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA, born to Ora C. Colby and Emma Ezilda Colby. In 1900, Addie L. Colby resided in Nunda, McHenry, Illinois. In 1920, Addie L. Colby resided in Wauconda, Lake, Illinois. Addie L. Colby married Ray A. Prior, and had children including Calvin Roy Prior, Ora Lee Prior, Norman Hollis Prior, Muriel J Prior, Robert Keith Prior. Addie L. Colby passed away in 1976 in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Addie L. Colby entered the world in Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA, born to Ora C. Colby and Emma Ezilda Colby.
  • In 1900, Addie L. Colby resided in Nunda, McHenry, Illinois.
  • In 1920, Addie L. Colby resided in Wauconda, Lake, Illinois.
  • Addie L. Colby married Ray A. Prior, and had children including Calvin Roy Prior, Ora Lee Prior, Norman Hollis Prior, Muriel J Prior, Robert Keith Prior.
  • Addie L. Colby passed away in 1976 in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ora Colby
1837 – 1916
Birth Location: Danville, Caledonia, Vermont, USA
OC
Emma Colby
1843 – 1927
Birth Location: Nundra, McHenry, Illinois, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Ray Prior
1883 – 1976
Birth Location: Sherman, Illinois
RP

Children(s)

Calvin Prior
1908 – 1986
Birth Location: Wauconda, Lake, Illinois
CP
Ora Prior
1911 – 1985
Birth Location: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin
OP
Norman Prior
1918 – 2010
Birth Location: Greenwood, Clark, Wisconsin
NP
Muriel Prior
1921 –
Birth Location: Illinois
MP
Robert Prior
1922 – 1975
Birth Location: Wauconda, Lake, Illinois, USA
RP

Addie Colby's Ancestors

Self
Addie Colby
1886 – 1976
Birth Place: Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA
Parents
Ora C. Colby
1837 – 1916
Danville, Caledonia, Vermont, USA
Emma (Ezilda) Colby
1843 – 1927
Nundra, McHenry, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Webster (Marsh) Colby
1820 – 1850
Danville, Caledonia, Vermont, USA
Abigail Smith
1822 – 1907
Danville, Caledonia, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abijah Smith
1791 – 1861
Thankful Griswold
1795 – 1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Smith
1765 – 1830
Mehitable Hawley
1771 – 1835

Addie Colby's Descendants

1.
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Addie (L.) Colby (08 Feb 1886 – Sep 1976) m. Ray (A.) Prior (08 Oct 1883 – 03 Nov 1976)
  1. 1. Calvin (Roy) Prior (08 May 1908 – 20 Aug 1986) m. Irene (Isabelle) Pratt (13 Aug 1908 – 16 Jun 2000)
    1. 1. Arthur (Gene) Prior (Abt. 1930 – Abt. 1996) m. Joyce (Audrey) Scheel (Abt. 1932 – )
    2. 2. Allan (Ray) Prior (08 Nov 1930 – 21 Oct 2008) m. June (Rose Lloyd) (Curtis) m. Christine Bauman
    3. 3. Polly Prior (Abt. 1933 – ) m. Everett
    4. 4. Wilma Prior (Abt. 1936 – ) m. Delton Jollivete
  2. 2. Ora (Lee) Prior (10 Sep 1911 – Apr 1985) m. Edward (R.) Giese (1910 – 1980)
    1. 1. Richard Giese (18 Sep 1935 – Aug 1987)
  3. 3. Norman (Hollis) Prior (10 Mar 1918 – 12 Oct 2010) m. Ruth (Alma) Marvin (10 Jun 1919 – 17 Apr 2004)
  4. 4. Muriel (J) Prior (Abt. 1921 – )
  5. 5. Robert (Keith) Prior (25 Jan 1922 – 02 Jan 1975) m. Kronberger
    1. 1. Maureen (Ellen) Prior (07 Jun 1958 – 31 Jul 1976)

Addie Colby's Timeline

5 Records

1886
08 Feb 1886
Birth of Addie L. Colby in Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA
Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Addie L. Colby resided here in Nunda, McHenry, Illinois
Nunda, McHenry, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 34
Addie L. Colby resided here in Wauconda, Lake, Illinois
Wauconda, Lake, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 44
Addie L. Colby resided here in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin
Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin
1976
Sep 1976
Age 90
Death of Addie L. Colby in Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States of America
Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Feb 1886
    Event Place: Nunda, McHenry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 389-68-2855; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T625_382; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 269; Image: 99
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin; Roll: 2564; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 140.0; FHL microfilm: 2342298
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nunda, McHenry, Illinois; Roll: 321; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1240321
    [5] Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nunda, McHenry, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nunda, McHenry, Illinois; Roll: 321; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 1240321

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wauconda, Lake, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wauconda, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T625_382; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 269; Image: 99

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin; Roll: 2564; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 140.0; FHL microfilm: 2342298

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1976
    Event Place: Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 389-68-2855; Issue State: Wisconsin; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
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