YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

George Washington Colby 1843–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jun 1843

Birth Location: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont

Death Date: 28 Mar 1921

Death Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Emily Clough, Mary Patter

Children(s): Nellie Colby, Carl Colby

George Washington Colby was born in 1843 in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, the child of Newell Colby And Mehitable Buzzell. In 1850, George Washington Colby resided in Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont. In 1860, George Washington Colby resided in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States. George Washington Colby married Emily Jane Clough, Mary Harriet Patter, and had children including Carl C Colby, Nellie G Colby. George Washington Colby passed away in 1921 in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont.

Find more search results for George Colby
GC

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

  • George Washington Colby was born in 1843 in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, the child of Newell Colby And Mehitable Buzzell.
  • In 1850, George Washington Colby resided in Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont.
  • In 1860, George Washington Colby resided in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States.
  • George Washington Colby married Emily Jane Clough, Mary Harriet Patter, and had children including Carl C Colby, Nellie G Colby.
  • George Washington Colby passed away in 1921 in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Emily Clough
1843–1911
Birth Location: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
EC
Mary Patter
1859–1931
Birth Location: Milton, Chittenden, Vermont
MP

Children(s)

Nellie Colby
1876–
Birth Location: Vermont
NC
Carl Colby
1875–
Birth Location: Vermont
CC

George Colby's Ancestors

Self
George Colby
1843–1921
Birth Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Colby's Descendants

1.
GC
George (Washington) Colby (4 Jun 1843–28 Mar 1921) m. Emily (Jane) Clough (Jul 1843–22 Jun 1911) m. Mary (Harriet) Patter (22 May 1859–30 Sep 1931)
  1. 1. Nellie (G.) Colby 1876–
  2. 2. Carl (C.) Colby 1875–

George Colby's Timeline

8 Records

1843
4 Jun 1843
Birth of George Washington Colby in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
1850
1850
Age 7
George Washington Colby resided here in Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont
Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont
1860
1860
Age 17
George Washington Colby resided here in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
George Washington Colby resided here in Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
George Washington Colby resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
George Washington Colby resided here in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
George Washington Colby resided here in Montpelier Ward 2, Washington, Vermont, USA
Montpelier Ward 2, Washington, Vermont, USA
1921
28 Mar 1921
Age 78
Death of George Washington Colby in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
Montpelier, Washington, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1843
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Marriage Records
    [2] Vermont Death Records
    [3] Vermont, Vital Records
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_1626; Page: 311B; Image: 626; Family History Library Film: 553125
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1695; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0230; FHL microfilm: 1241695
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M653_1318; Page: 923; Image: 374; Family History Library Film: 805318
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Montpelier Ward 2, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1617; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1375630
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M432_925; Page: 170B; Image: 226

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Morristown, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M432_925; Page: 170B; Image: 226

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M653_1318; Page: 923; Image: 374; Family History Library Film: 805318

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waterbury, Washington, Vermont; Roll: M593_1626; Page: 311B; Image: 626; Family History Library Film: 553125

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont; Roll: 1695; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0230; FHL microfilm: 1241695

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Montpelier Ward 2, Washington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Montpelier Ward 2, Washington, Vermont; Roll: T624_1617; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1375630

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montpelier, VT
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Montpelier, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records
Find more search results for George 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