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Claude Arthur Colby 1884–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1884

Birth Location: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 22 Mar 1959

Death Location: Los Angeles, California

Father: Nathan Colby

Mother: Ella Smith

Spouse(s): Madge Colby, Viola ATWOOD

Children(s): Florence Colby, Betty Colby

The story of Claude Arthur Colby began in 1884 in Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Claude Arthur Colby resided in Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois. In 1920, Claude Arthur Colby resided in Missoula, Missoula, Montana. Claude Arthur Colby married Madge Colby, Viola Ximena Atwood, and had children including Betty M Colby, Florence Colby. Claude Arthur Colby passed away in 1959 in Los Angeles, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Claude Arthur Colby began in 1884 in Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Claude Arthur Colby resided in Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois.
  • In 1920, Claude Arthur Colby resided in Missoula, Missoula, Montana.
  • Claude Arthur Colby married Madge Colby, Viola Ximena Atwood, and had children including Betty M Colby, Florence Colby.
  • Claude Arthur Colby passed away in 1959 in Los Angeles, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Colby
1854–1904
Birth Location: Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
NC
Ella Smith
1859–1924
Birth Location: Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Madge Colby
1884–
Birth Location: Iowa
MC
Viola ATWOOD
1883–1913
Birth Location: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
VA

Children(s)

Florence Colby
1907–
Birth Location: Illinois
FC
Betty Colby
1916–
Birth Location: –
BC

Claude Colby's Ancestors

Self
Claude Colby
1884–1959
Birth Place: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Parents
Nathan L Colby
1854–1904
Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Ella (M) Smith
1859–1924
Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Nathan (Daggett) Colby
1812–1891
Embden, Somerset, Maine, USA
Sybil (Willard) PEASE
1818–1884
Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ebenzer COLBY
1777–1863
Nancy COLBY
1785–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin COLBY
1750–1843
Elizabeth Colby
1750–1834
Nathl
1750–1827
Anna Daggett
1750–1818

Claude Colby's Descendants

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Claude (Arthur) Colby (17 Jul 1884–22 Mar 1959) m. Madge Colby (abt 1884–) m. Viola (Ximena) ATWOOD (27 JUN 1883–28 OCT 1913)
  1. 1. Florence Colby 1907–
  2. 2. Betty (M) Colby 1916–

Claude Colby's Timeline

5 Records

1884
17 Jul 1884
Birth of Claude Arthur Colby in Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Claude Arthur Colby resided here in Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois
Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 36
Claude Arthur Colby resided here in Missoula, Missoula, Montana
Missoula, Missoula, Montana
1930
1930
Age 46
Claude Arthur Colby resided here in Missoula, Missoula, Montana
Missoula, Missoula, Montana
1959
22 Mar 1959
Age 75
Death of Claude Arthur Colby in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T625_973; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 154; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: 1259; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 204.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Missoula County, Montana; Roll: 1711435; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1956; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_8734; Line: 22; List number: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T623_355; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T623_355; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T625_973; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 154; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: 1259; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 204.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1956
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1956; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_8734; Line: 22; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Le Havre, France
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1956; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_8734; Line: 22; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missoula, Montana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Missoula County, Montana; Roll: 1711435; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: California Death Index
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