YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Earl Alvin Colby 1881–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jul 1881

Birth Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 6 OCT 1971

Death Location: Modesto, Stanislaus, California, USA

Father: Frank Colby

Mother: Lorena DRURY

Spouse(s): Florence HOLLISTER

Children(s): Adelaide Colby, Eugene Colby

The story of Earl Alvin Colby began in 1881 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Earl Alvin Colby resided in Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois. In 1910, Earl Alvin Colby resided in Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota. Earl Alvin Colby married Florence Gertrude Hollister, and had children including Adelaide Lorena Colby, Eugene Alvin Colby. Earl Alvin Colby passed away in 1971 in Modesto, Stanislaus, California, USA.

Find more search results for Earl Colby
EC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Earl Alvin Colby began in 1881 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Earl Alvin Colby resided in Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois.
  • In 1910, Earl Alvin Colby resided in Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota.
  • Earl Alvin Colby married Florence Gertrude Hollister, and had children including Adelaide Lorena Colby, Eugene Alvin Colby.
  • Earl Alvin Colby passed away in 1971 in Modesto, Stanislaus, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Colby
1856–1942
Birth Location: Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
FC
Lorena DRURY
1854–1944
Birth Location: Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA
LD

Spouses(s)

Florence HOLLISTER
1884–1971
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
FH

Children(s)

Adelaide Colby
1918–1976
Birth Location: Santa Clara, California
AC
Eugene Colby
1923–1988
Birth Location: San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
EC

Earl Colby's Ancestors

Self
Earl Colby
1881–1971
Birth Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Parents
Frank L Colby
1856–1942
Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Lorena DRURY
1854–1944
Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Grandparents
Nathan (Daggett) Colby
1812–1891
Embden, Somerset, Maine, USA
Sybil (Willard) PEASE
1818–1884
Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, USA
Richard Drury
1821–
England
Ann (C.) Drury
1829–
England
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

Earl Colby's Descendants

1.
EC
Earl (Alvin) Colby (28 Jul 1881–6 OCT 1971) m. Florence (Gertrude) HOLLISTER (3 MAR 1884–26 Apr 1971)
  1. 1. Adelaide (Lorena) Colby 1918–1976 m. Wilbur (Hawver) CHUBBUCK 1915–1984
  2. 2. Eugene (Alvin) Colby 1923–1988 m. Joan Ellerton 1922–

Earl Colby's Timeline

6 Records

1881
28 Jul 1881
Birth of Earl Alvin Colby in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Earl Alvin Colby resided here in Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois
Pecatonica Vill., Winnebago, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 29
Earl Alvin Colby resided here in Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota
Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota
1920
1920
Age 39
Earl Alvin Colby resided here in San Jose, Santa Clara, California
San Jose, Santa Clara, California
1930
1930
Age 49
Earl Alvin Colby resided here in Burnett, Santa Clara, California
Burnett, Santa Clara, California
1971
6 OCT 1971
Age 90
Death of Earl Alvin Colby in Modesto, Stanislaus, California, USA
Modesto, Stanislaus, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1881
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California; Roll: T625_147; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 153; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: 217; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 579.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Santa Clara County, California; Roll: 1544330; Draft Board: 2.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pecatonica, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T623_355; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 128.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall Ward 1, Lyon, Minnesota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California; Roll: T625_147; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 153; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burnett, Santa Clara, California; Roll: 217; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 579.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Santa Clara, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Santa Clara County, California; Roll: 1544330; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 OCT 1971
    Event Place: Modesto, Stanislaus, California, USA
    Record Source: California Death Index
Find more search results for Earl Colby

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE