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Reuben Colby 1785–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton)

Death Date: 20 SEP 1860

Death Location: Darien, New York (Genesee)

Father: Daniel Colby

Mother: Mary Folsom

Spouse(s): Lovina Wilson

Children(s): Samuel Colby, Daniel Colby

The story of Reuben Colby began in 1785 in Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton). In 1850, Reuben Colby resided in Darien, New York (Genesee). In 1860, Reuben Colby resided in Darien, New York (Genesee). Reuben Colby married Lovina Wilson, and had children including Daniel Colby, Samuel Colby. Reuben Colby passed away in 1860 in Darien, New York (Genesee).

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Colby began in 1785 in Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton).
  • In 1850, Reuben Colby resided in Darien, New York (Genesee).
  • In 1860, Reuben Colby resided in Darien, New York (Genesee).
  • Reuben Colby married Lovina Wilson, and had children including Daniel Colby, Samuel Colby.
  • Reuben Colby passed away in 1860 in Darien, New York (Genesee).

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Colby's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Colby
1785–1860
Birth Place: Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton)
Parents
Daniel Colby
1752–1853
Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex)
Mary Folsom
1755–1850
Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Ebenezer Colby
1717–1795
Amesbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Mary Chase
1726–1780
Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex)
Josiah Folsom
1725–1820
Exeter, New Hampshire (Rockingham)
Abigail Farnham
1734–
Haverhill, Massachusetts (Essex)
Great-Grandparents
John Colby
1675–1717
Mary Frame
1675–1753
Abner Chase
1699–1780
Elizabeth Whittier
1695–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Colby
1656–1719
Sarah Eldredge
1656–1692
Thomas Frame
1645–
Mary Rowell
1649–
Daniel Chase
1661–1707
Martha Kimball
1664–1728
Joseph Whittier
1669–1739
Mary Peaslee
1672–1739

Reuben Colby's Descendants

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Reuben Colby (1785–20 SEP 1860) m. Lovina Wilson (1792–18 OCT 1852)
  1. 1. Samuel Colby 1814–1885 m. Louisa (L.) Stone 1825–1896
    1. 1. Alexander Colby 1852–1935 m. Mary (Jane) Ward 1852–1928
      1. 1. Jennie (L.) Colby 1882– m. George (M.) Dobson 1863–
        1. 1. Lee (C.) Dobson 1914–1988 m. Marjorie (K.) Welker 1911–
        2. 2. Ralph (C.) Dobson 1906– m. Marion (F.) Whitcher 1906–
        3. 3. Glenn (W.) Dobson 1911–
        4. 4. Bertha (M.) Dobson 1908–
      2. 2. Charles Colby 1877–
      3. 3. Estella Colby 1879–
      4. 4. Ruth (E.) Colby 1891– m. William Hausinger 1887–
        1. 1. Esther (M.) Housenger 1915–
      5. 5. Earl (G.) Colby 1895–
    2. 2. Frank Colby 1854–
    3. 3. Garrett Colby 1858–
    4. 4. Henry Colby 1846– m. Elizabeth ((MNU)) Colby 1844–
      1. 1. William Colby 1871–
      2. 2. Leander Colby 1873–
      3. 3. Henrietta Colby 1875–
      4. 4. Annette Colby 1877–
      5. 5. Henry Colby 1879–
    5. 5. Henrietta Colby 1846–
    6. 6. Emily (L.) Colby 1849–
    7. 7. Caroline Colby 1850–
    8. 8. Joseph Colby 1856–
  2. 2. Daniel Colby 1828– m. Emily ((MNU)) Colby 1826–
    1. 1. David (A.) Colby 1853–
    2. 2. Tillie (V.) Colby 1858–

Reuben Colby's Timeline

4 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Reuben Colby in Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton)
Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton)
1850
1850
Age 65
Reuben Colby resided here in Darien, New York (Genesee)
Darien, New York (Genesee)
1860
JUL 1860
Age 75
Reuben Colby resided here in Darien, New York (Genesee)
Darien, New York (Genesee)
1860
20 SEP 1860
Age 75
Death of Reuben Colby in Darien, New York (Genesee)
Darien, New York (Genesee)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Canaan, New Hampshire (Grafton)
    Record Source:
    [1] Rootsweb Online Website
    [2] 1850 Census, Pg. 37 (177a) - 20 Sep 1850
    [3] 1860 census, Darien, New York (Genesee), Pg. 37 - 24 Jul 1860

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Darien, New York (Genesee)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Pg. 37 (177a) - 20 Sep 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: JUL 1860
    Event Place: Darien, New York (Genesee)
    Record Source: 1860 census, Darien, New York (Genesee), Pg. 37 - 24 Jul 1860

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 SEP 1860
    Event Place: Darien, New York (Genesee)
    Record Source: Rootsweb Online Website

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