Birth : 7 Feb 1815 Westport, Lincoln County, Maine, USA
Death : 18 Jan 1875 Westport, Lincoln County, Maine, USA
Burial : Saint Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate : 42.6073380, -71.3127594
Inscription : Capt. William Colby
Died Jan 18, 1875
age 59 yrs. 11 mo.
Description : 1st wife.
Capt. William COLBY and Nancy DOW married about 1838.

2nd wife
Marriage is intented between Capt. William Colby of Westport and Miss Ann Scott of Boston, Mass.
at Westport May 25, 1861 Joel Bartlett(Westport Town clerk)

e-mail from Val Lovelace 4/11/14
Exerpt from Wiscasset in Pownalborough, A History of the Shire Town and the Salient Historical Features of the Territory between the Sheepscot and Kennebec Rivers, (page 26 - 27) by Fannie S. Chase.
There were, however, other sea-faring men who went further afield than the bait and Bank fishermen, one of whom was Capt. William Colby, long known as the master of the Franklin... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Capt William Colby's memorial?

    Capt William Colby's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA.

  • When did Capt William Colby death?

    Capt William Colby death on 18 Jan 1875 in Westport, Lincoln County, Maine, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Capt William Colby's memorial?

    Latitude: 42.6073380
    Longitude: -71.3127594

Family Members:

Parent

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Nehemiah Colby

(1770 - 1844)

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Phebe Fink Colby

(1776 - 1857)

Spouse

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Nancy Dow Colby

(1815 - 1859)

Siblings

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John E. Colby

(1797 - 1820)

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Jacob Douglas Colby

(1811 - 1854)

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Capt Nehemiah Colby Jr.

(1824 - 1903)

Children

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Rugles Colby

(1844 - 1844)

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Nancy J. Colby

(1850 - 1855)

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Walter F. Colby

(1856 - 1857)

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Nancy J. Colby

(1867 - 1868)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6073380, -71.3127594

2. Westlawn II Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6165900, -71.3090800

3. Westlawn Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6187500, -71.3103000

4. Edson Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6186142, -71.3050461

5. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6207848, -71.3122025

6. Saint Patrick Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6217003, -71.3080978

7. Old English Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6253242, -71.3077469

8. Pine Ridge Cemetery
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5997009, -71.3356018

9. Rogers Family Cemetery
Billerica, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6041565, -71.2791367

10. Temple Beth El Cemetery
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6193771, -71.3432541

11. Lowell Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6288986, -71.2936020

12. School Street Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6377640, -71.3243790

13. Forefathers Burial Ground
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5974503, -71.3539734

14. Smallpox Cemetery
Billerica, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5876100, -71.2713500

15. Ladd and Whitney Monument
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6461100, -71.3132700

16. Clark Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6374500, -71.2751000

17. North Cemetery
Billerica, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5734367, -71.2729034

18. Old Corner Burying Ground
Billerica, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5715561, -71.2760315

19. Mammoth Road Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6508636, -71.3333282

20. Woodbine Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6463814, -71.3497849

21. Old Burying Ground
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6425629, -71.3585281

22. Riverside Cemetery
North Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6363106, -71.3704834

23. Saint Mary Cemetery
Tewksbury, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6487312, -71.2687378

24. Hildreth Family Cemetery
Lowell, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6607971, -71.3099289