-247- JENS NIELSEN    The history of Jens Nielsen is a record of industry and achievement which should prove a source of inspiration and encouragement to all who are dependent upon their own resources in the battle of life. Coming to the new world in early manhood, he had to face the difficulties which encounter the stranger in a foreign country, without money or friends. He emigrated to the United States forty-one years ago and made his way direct to Cherokee county, Iowa, where he devoted his attention to farming throughout his active business career, now owning one hundred and sixty acres of valuable land in Cedar township. For the past five years he has lived retired in Meriden, discharging the duties of postmaster, however, from March, 1909, until August, 1913. His birth occurred in Denmark, October 27, 1848, his parents being Niels and Christine (Paulson) Jenson, October 27, 1848, likewise natives of that country. The father, a manufacturer of wooden shoes in Denmark, crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1876 and settled in Cedar township, Cherokee county, where he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, improving and operating a farm until called to his final rest in June, 1906. The period of his residence in the community covered three decades, and he became widely recognized as a substantial and esteemed citizen here. His widow, who still resides on the old home place, has attained the age of eighty-one years.    Jens Nielsen was reared and educated in his native land, attending school for two days of each week in the summer seasons and for three days of the seven throughout the winter months. At the age of twenty-two years he enlisted in the Danish army, serving as a soldier for sixteen months. In 1872, wishing to test the truth of the many favorable reports which had reached him concerning the opportunities and advantages of the new world, he came to the United States and direct to this county. It was in the night-time that he alighted from the train at Cherokee with but two dollars in his pocket and unable to speak a word of the English language. The next morning he walked seven miles to Meriden and secured a position as a farm hand at a wage of eighteen dollars per month, being thus employed for seventeen months. On the expiration of that period he had saved sufficient money to purchase a yoke of cattle and make the first payment on eighty acres of land on section 31, Cedar township. He broke the land and erected buildings thereon and subsequently bought an adjoining tract of similar size at thirty-five dollars per acre, so that his farm now -248- embraces one hundred and sixty acres. HIs first tract cost him only eight dollars per acre. The property is now worth at least two hundred dollars per acre and could not be secured at that price. Mr. Nielsen was busily engaged in the work of the fields until the spring of 1908, when he left the farm and removed to Meriden, where he has since lived retired. Here he purchased an attractive and commodious residence and ten lots, or one block, in the eastern part of the town. In March, 1909, he was appointed postmaster of Meriden and ably discharged the duties devolving upon him in that connection until January, 1913, when he resigned, though he was not relieved until the following August.    On the 19th of March, 1881, Mr. Nielsen was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Hansen, a daughter of Hans P. and Anna M. (Mogensen) Hansen, who spent their entire lives in Denmark. The father, a carpenter by trade, passed away in April, 1870, while the mother was accidentally drowned in the year 1903. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen were born four children, as follows: Clara, who is the wife of Arthur Gregg, a farmer of Cedar township; Karl, who died on the 28th of September, 1905, at the age of twenty-one years; Mabel, who gave her hand in marriage to Harvey Williams and resides in South Dakota; and Katie, a trained nurse in Sioux City, Iowa.    In politics Mr. Nielsen is a stanch republican. He has served as school director for a period of nine years and for eight years acted in the capacity of road supervisor in Cedar township. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church, while fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodmen of the World at Meriden. Former years of toil and wisely directed industry have brought him the competence which now enables him to spend his declining years in well earned ease amid all of the comforts and many of the luxuries of life.

-248- JAMES CRANGLE    James Crangle is the owner of a fine farm on section 36, Marcus township, and holds a high place among representative and substantial agriculturists of this vicinity. He was born in La Salle county, Illinois, March 4, 1870, and is a son of Patrick and Mary (Reilly) Crangle, natives of Ireland. The father came to America when he was fourteen years of age and, locating near Seneca, Illinois, worked as a farm hand for a number of years. He afterward moved to La Salle county and bought forty acres of land, to which he added from time to time until he owned one hundred and sixty acres. This he operated until 1881, when he rented the place and moved to Cherokee county, Iowa, buying two hundred and forty acres in Marcus township. He improved and operated this property for ten years and then rented the farm and moved to Lyman county, South Dakota, where he resided for two years. He returned to Cherokee county at the end of that time and retired from active life. Soon afterward his health failed and he returned to Illinois, where he died in December, 1904. His wife survives him and makes her home in that state.    James Crangle was reared and educated in La Salle county and he remained on the homestead until he was twenty-three years of age. He then moved to -249- Minnesota, where he worked for his brother for one year, after which, in 1897, he came to Cherokee county, renting his father's farm. In 1906 he purchased the interests of the other heirs to the property and he has steadily carried forward the work of its improvement since that time, the excellent condition of the farm indicating the practical care and labor he has expended upon it.    In January, 1900, Mr. Crangle was united in marriage to Miss Mary Galligan, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Morgan) Galligan, natives of Wisconsin. The father came to Cherokee county and farmed here until 1912, when he moved into Marcus, where he is now living retired. Mr. Crangle gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and has held a number of public offices, including those of school treasurer and assessor. He is director and treasurer of the Western Cherokee Mutual Fire and LIghtning Insurance Company. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus at Le Mars and is an adherent of the Roman Catholic church. A man who takes a deep interest in the general welfare of this community, he commands the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens and is accounted one of the substantial agriculturists of the county.

-249- TIMOTHY THACEY    Timothy Thacey, one of the enterprising and representative agriculturist of Cherokee county, is the owner of an excellent farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 9, Marcus township. HIs birth occurred in La Salle county, Illinois, February 12, 1873, his parents being Michael and Mary (Mahoney) Thacey, both of whom were natives of County Tipperary, Ireland. The father emigrated to the United States at an early day, locating in New York, where he remained for some time. Subsequently he made his way to Illinois and in that state was engaged in coal mining and teaming for a time. He next turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, cultivating rented land in La Salle county until the time of his removal to Plymouth county, Iowa, where he operated a rented farm for six years. On the expiration of that period he came to Cherokee county and purchased the tract of one hundred and sixty acres on section 9, Marcus township, which is now in the possession of our subject. The cultivation and improvement of this property claimed his attention throughout the remainder of his life, his demise occurring January 8, 1908. In his passing the community lost one of its substantial agriculturists and esteemed citizens. His widow still survives and makes her home with her son Timothy.    In the acquirement of an education Timothy Thacey attended the schools of Plymouth and Cherokee counties and after putting aside his text-books assisted his father in the work of the home farm until the latter's death. The property has since remained in his possession and in its operation he has won success, annually gathering good crops which find a ready sale on the market.    On the 26th of April, 1910, Mr. Thacey was joined in wedlock to Mrs. Mary (Athmer) Unkruer, a daughter of Bernard and Caroline (Meemen) Athmer, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America as young people. They resided in St. Louis for some time and subsequently removed to Clinton county, Illinois, where they have since remained on a farm. Mr. Thacey has three -250- children, namely: Michael, two years old; Bernard, who is in his first year; and Joseph, a stepson, who is fourteen years of age.    Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Thacey has supported the men and measures of the democracy, believing firmly in the principles of that party. In religious belief he is Catholic. Marcus township numbers him among her successful and respected citizens, and the fact that many of his stanchest [staunchest] friends are those who have known him from boyhood is an indication that his life has been at all times honorable and upright, worthy of the high esteem in which he is uniformly held.

-250- THOMAS McCULLA    Thomas McCulla, a prominent and successful lawyer of Cherokee, has here practiced his profession continuously for more than a third of a century and for a number of years was also identified with journalistic interests as owner and editor of the Cherokee Times. He has served as county attorney for three terms and held the office of mayor of Cherokee for six consecutive terms. His birth occurred in Hamilton, Canada, on the 29th of November, 1855, his parents being John and Sarah (McCraith) McCulla, who came to the United States from England at an early day. They established their home at Buffalo, New York, and went from there on a business trip to Canada, where John McCulla passed away before the birth of his son Thomas. When but two years of age our subject was brought to Iowa by his widowed mother, who resided in Muscatine until 1880, when she removed to Nebraska, there spending the remainder of her life in the home of her daughter.    Thomas McCulla obtained his early education in the common schools of Muscatine and subsequently attended the Wilton Collegiate Institute at Wilton, Iowa. He then read law at home and in 1878 was admitted to the bar. To further prepare himself for the practice of his chosen profession he pursued a course in the College of Law of the State University at Iowa City and was graduated therefrom in 1879. In March of that year he located at Cherokee and has here remained continuously since in the active practice of law. For a period of six years, from 1884 until 1890, he was connected with journalistic interests as owner and editor of the Cherokee Times, selling the paper in the latter year to a Mr. Kneedler. In 1903 he again bought the journal and successfully edited the same until the 1st of May, 1912. As a legal practitioner he has also won recognition and success, being honored by election to the office of city attorney and for three terms ably serving in the important position of county attorney. He owns a valuable farm of eight hundred acres near Spirit Lake, in Dickinson county, Iowa, and there spends much time with friends during the summer seasons. The property is well improved in every particular and is stocked with fine cattle and the land surrounds a beautiful little lake called Diamond lake, well stocked with fish and in the season a gathering place for wild fowl, affording good fishing and hunting, which adds materially to the happiness of Mr. McCulla's vacation trips to the farm. -251-    On the 27th of June, 1895, Mr. McCulla was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Ellen Cleaves, a native of Cherokee and a daughter of Dr. R. L. and Carrie (Chick) Cleaves, her father being one of the pioneer physicians here. Mr. and Mrs. McCulla have two sons: Laurence C., who is seventeen years of age and attends high school; and Royal Thomas, a lad of eight.    In politics Mr. McCulla is a stanch republican and a leading factor in the local ranks of the party. For six consecutive terms he served as mayor of Cherokee and gave the city a progressive and businesslike administration, installing the waterworks and also the electric light system. He was likewise active in securing for Cherokee the State Hospital for the Insane, representing this city in the notable contest at the capital. In Masonic circles he has also become well known, having for several terms served as master of Speculative Lodge, No. 307, A.F. & A.M., and being ex-high priest of the Burningbush Chapter, No. 90, R.A.M. He has likewise been active in the work of the commandery, holding several offices. In the local organization of the Ancient Order of United Workmen he has filled all of the chairs. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Congregational church, to which his wife and children also belong. He is a man of marked strength of character, genial disposition and genuine worth, and has the unqualified respect and good-will of his fellowmen.

-251- R. H. GRAY    Since the organization of the town of Larrabee the activity of R. H. Gray has formed one of the greatest single assets in municipal development, for his interests have extended to many fields touching closely business, social and political expansion. With the exception of one term he has been mayor of the town since it was founded and besides being president of the Larrabee Savings Bank is a large stockholder in various other business and corporate concerns. He was born in Wisconsin in 1869, a son of Jabez and Mary (Fox) Gray, the former of whom has passed away, dying June 14, 1913. His wife survives him and makes her home at Larrabee, having reached the age of sixty-eight.    R. H. Gray acquired his education in the public schools of Iowa, whither he had come with his parents when he was fourteen years of age. Until he attained his majority he remained at home and then began his independent career as clerk in the First National Bank of Primghar. Three years later he moved to Larrabee and aided in the organization of what was then known as the Bank of Larrabee, becoming its cashier and a large stockholder. This institution is now the Larrabee Savings Bank, and Mr. Gray has been president since 1902, filling this office with unusual energy, enterprise and administrative power. The bank has been under his management practically ever since its organization and it is largely due to his able efforts that it has become known as one of the strong and important financial institutions in this section of the state. Mr. Gray is otherwise identified with business interests of the city and his name may always be found among the leaders in the promotion of any progressive project. He has owned a great deal of valuable land in the county, holding still a one hundred -252- and sixty acre farm, and he has property interests in Minnesota and other states also.    In 1895 Mr. Gray married Miss Florence Rockwood, who was born in Minnesota and who came to Iowa with her parents, living at Dexter until her marriage. She was for a number years engaged in teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Gray have five children: R. Harry, who was born in 1899; Max E., born in 1904; Dexter R., born in 1905; Robert J., born in 1908; and Lois Marie, born in 1910.    Although Mr. Gray has become very prominent in business circles his activities have extended also to the field of public service and he is accounted one of the most progressive and loyal citizens of the county. He has held various positions of trust and responsibility, serving as township clerk for several years and as secretary of the school board, and with the exception of one term has been mayor of Larrabee since the town was founded. His record in this office is one of well directed and disinterested work in the best interests of the community and has been marked by the inauguration of many needed public improvements. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and chapter of Cherokee, belongs to the shrine at Sioux City and is a charter member of the Larrabee lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he is secretary. Mr. Gray holds a position of prominence and importance in the town and is justly ranked with the representative and substantial citizens.

-252- ALBERT PHIPPS   Full size    In every community there are men whose strong personality and forcefulness make them leaders. Such a one was the subject of this sketch. Tall in stature but well proportioned, he was a commanding figure in any assembly; his symmetrical head and high forehead betokened intelligence of a high order. He was one of the original Milford Colony, of which this history has had much to relate. Of this colony of rugged New England pioneers not one remains; all have been called from earthly activities and are sleeping the long, deep sleep called death. They have left a rich heritage to their descendants. Their story is one of activity, replete with self-sacrifice, of hardships endured; of thrilling adventure; of the overcoming of the wildness of nature and of still wilder men—the Indians. When one reviews the history of this little band of liberty-loving, home-longing people who left comfortable and, with a majority of them, cultured homes nearly three score years ago to secure the homes and independence for which they longed in the wilds of northwestern Iowa, who has followed them step by step as the writer of these pages has done in relating the story of this "Winning of the West" from the planting of the foundation stone by these hard pioneers to this era of well cultivated farms, populous and prosperous towns and cities which forms the fairest rose in the garland of ninety and nine counties which constitute the state, "The Beautiful Land," and realizes the great benefits these conferred upon those who came after them and to extend forward as a benison to those yet unborn, the pen hesitates when the attempt is made to sketch the achievements of individuals of the heroic band. -255-    The story of Albert Phipps is that of a leader and his name has been frequently mentioned in the pages of this history. A history of this county without the name of Albert Phipps would be like writing the play of Hamlet with Hamlet left out. Something of the great heartedness, the hospitality and public spiritedness of the subject of this sketch is gleaned from the reminiscences of his oldest son, Luther, which appears in these volumes. Much more is revealed in the narrative of the "First Events" and the "Organization of the County" and "County Government." It remains only to briefly outline here his family connections and events not enumerated in the preceding pages.    Albert Phipps was born in the town of Milford, Worcester county, Massachusetts, October 7, 1820, two hundred years after the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the wild New England shores. Aaron Phipps, father of Albert, was also a native of Massachusetts and a descendant of English ancestors. Aaron's father was Samuel Phipps. The Phipps family was noted for the great number of blacksmiths it contained, the trade having been handed down from father to son for generations. Albert Phipps' mother was Polly H. Phipps, daughter of Jason Phipps of Revolutionary War fame. She was born in Connecticut, and after her marriage to Aaron Phipps settled in Massachusetts, where she resided until her death, which occurred in October, 1826. Aaron Phipps was a stone worker and cutter by trade. He and his wife were the parents of eight children, six sons and two daughters, six of whom are living. He died in June, 1839.    Albert was the fifth child of the family and his mother died when he was six years of age. Thus left an orphan at so tender an age, he early began life's conflict for himself. His opportunities for gaining an education were very limited. He learned the shoemaker's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. After mastering this industry he engaged in the manufacture of goods which are now rapidly turned out by machinery. He followed this occupation at intervals for twenty years and in the spring of 1856 came to Iowa, with the Milford Emigration society when not a wheel track had flattened the native prairie grass. He preempted a quarter section of land, upon which he began making a home. He erected a small log cabin just north of the present town and afterward purchased other lands and improved them. all that was produced for market had to be hauled by ox teams a great distance and sold very low. The hardships endured were enough to have disheartened any man, but Mr. Phipps' courage never faltered, and he remained with his undertaking. Soon there were evidences of better days; emigration commenced to flow westward and the country began to develop. He was a careful farmer and with the help of his sterling sons placed his large farm under a high state of cultivation and soon was numbered among the wealthy farmers of the county.    In 1844 he was married to Miss Martha Littlefield, a most estimable young lady, a daughter of David Littlefield, Esq. She was born in Middlesex county, Massachusetts, in the same neighborhood in which Mr. Phipps was brought up. After coming to Iowa, during those long, dark pioneer days she not unfrequently longed for the once happy home in old New England, but sighs and heartaches would not take her back to her childhood home in the old Bay state. With the passing years, the coming of children and the forming of new friendships, this feeling was assuaged and in time she learned to love the prairie home, in the -256- establishment of which she was no small factor, even more than the New England home for which she pined during the first years.    To Mr. and Mrs. Phipps were born the following children: Anna B. Wakefield; John A., deceased; Adaline H. Burroughs; Henry L.; Frank F.; Arthur I., deceased; Nathan A.; and Mattie Prescott. All still reside in Cherokee county except Mrs. Burroughs and Nathan who live in Chicago, but yet call Cherokee their home.    Mr. Phipps was a veteran of the Civil war, being a member of Company ? [unreadable, hole in page] Fifteenth Iowa Infantry, which was assigned to the Army of the Tennessee, General McPherson commanding. He took part in the siege of Savannah and the battle of Bentonville, and was with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea, and back through the Carolinas to Goldsboro, to the final surrender of the Confederate General Jo. Johnston. On account of exposure Mr. Phipps contracted rheumatism and was sent north to Philadelphia, where he was honorably discharged. He at once returned to his home in Cherokee county.    Politically he adhered to the republican party, and held various county and township offices. He served the county ten years as supervisor, holding that office when the supervisor system first became law in 1861, and at a time when the whole county was in one great civil township. He himself composed the board of supervisors—was sort of a king. But he was elected to such position on account of his good sound judgment and his strict integrity of character, which he ever maintained. Had it not been for his sterling qualities at an early day the land sharks and contract swindlers would doubtless have ruined the finances of this county, as they did in adjoining counties. Many an overture was made to him to put up jobs to swindle Cherokee county tax-payers, all of which were rejected with disdain. Mr. Phipps was an active member of Custer Post, No. 25, G. A. R. Mr. Phipps retired from farming in 1890, he with the aid of his stalwart sons having amassed a comfortable fortune, and removed to the city of Cherokee, where he resided until his death, which occurred April 11, 1901. One week later he was followed to "that bourn whence no traveler returns" by his life companion of fifty-seven years. Thus short was the earthly separation of this worthy couple before being reunited in the home eternal. They were loved and honored in life and in death their memories are enshrined in the hearts of many who receive kindnesses from this whole-souled couple during the formative period of the county.

-256- WILLIAM R. McCULLOCH    One of the progressive and representative young men of Cherokee is William R. McCulloch, prominently connected with business interests of the city as a member of the L. M. & S. Shoe Company. He was born in this city January 11, 1888, a son of Donald and Catherine (Ross) McCulloch, natives of Invergordon, Scotland. In the family were eight children: Miss Kate R. Logan, of Ames, Iowa; Elizabeth, who married George W. McNeil, of Humboldt, South Dakota; Thomas, of Wessington Springs, South Dakota; Alexander J., a resident of Miles City, Montana; Isabelle, the wife of Charles Underwood, of -257- East Andover, Massachusetts; Donal K., of Stanley, Wisconsin; William R., of this review; and Annie M., at home.    William R. McCulloch acquired his education in the public schools of his native city and afterward followed civil engineering at Carbondale, Illinois, where he remained for three years. He then returned to Cherokee and at the end of a similar period of time became connected with the Illinois Central RAilway. In 1911 he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and in the same year came again to Cherokee, where on the 1st of May the L. M. ∓ S. Shoe Company was formed, of which he has since served as secretary and treasurer. His sister, Miss Kate R. Logan, is president of the concern. The company was incorporated with a capital stock of ten thousand dollars and the business has had a steady and rapid growth, being now one of the important factors in the commercial development of Cherokee. The company carries a complete line of shoes and hosiery and it maintains also a large repair department. Much of the credit for the success of the institution is due to Mr. McCulloch, who has labored diligently to promote the growth of the business, discharging his important duties in a progressive and able manner.    Mr. McCulloch is keeper of the record and seals of the local lodge of the Knights of Pythias. He is a republican in his political beliefs and as a public-spirited citizen takes an active interests in community affairs. In Cherokee he is recognized as a farsighted and progressive business man an his worth is widely acknowledged.

-257- OSCAR HELINE    Oscar Heline, one of the successful farmers and stock-raisers of Amherst township and on e of Cherokee county's most progressive and representative native sons, was born upon the farm, where he now lives, January 21, 1890. He is a son of John and Clara (Wennersten) Helin, natives of Sweden. The father came to America in 1868 and located in Hardin county, Iowa, where he remained for some time. In 1873 he moved to Cherokee county, Iowa, and after working as a section foreman for the Illinois Central Railroad purchased land in cherokee county which he improved and operated until his death, which occurred November 18, 1910. HIs wife survives him and makes her home with the subject of this review.    Oscar Heline was reared upon his father's farm and attended district school in Amherst township and public school in Marcus. After laying aside his books he aided with the operation of the homestead and upon his father's death took charge of the place which he has since operated. This comprises one hundred and sixty acres lying on section 1, Amherst township, and is a well improved and valuable property, reflecting the care and supervision which is bestowed upon it. In addition to cultivating the fields Mr. Heline is also a stock-raiser on an extensive scale, specializing in breeding Duroc Jersey hogs.    Mr. Heline is unmarried and makes his home with his mother. He has three sisters and two brothers: Augusta, the wife of F. A. Peterson, of Lake Benton, Minnesota; Mamie and Florence, at home; Charles, of Cherokee, Iowa; and -258- Theodore, of New York city. Mr. Heline is a member of the Grange, is president of the Cherokee County Farmers Institute and is a member of the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association and belongs to the Swedish Lutheran church. He is a progressive republican in his political beliefs and interested in community affairs, although he is not active as an office seeker, preferring to devote all of his time and attention to the conduct of his farming interests, which under his able management have become extensive and important.

-258- FRANK A. COLBY    Frank A. Colby, who in partnership with Charles Helin operates one of the largest and most important general stores in Cherokee, was born in Ackley, Hardin county, Iowa, October 4, 1872. He is a son of L.C.J. and Anna (Larson) Colby, the former a native of Norway and the latter of Sweden. The father came to America and located in Hardin county, Iowa, about 1868 and worked in the brickyards in that locality for some time. He afterward moved to Cherokee county and purchased a farm near Aurelia, which he improved and operated until 1901, when he sold his holdings and moved to Storm Lake, where he lives retired.    Frank A. Colby was reared and educated in Cherokee county, attending the public schools of Aurelia. When he was sixteen years of age he went to work as clerk in a general store in that city and after two years moved to Cherokee, where he entered the employ of P. F. Fassler, a grocer. At the end of ten years he formed a partnership with Charles Helin and engaged in the grocery business, adding after eight years the general line of goods which they now carry. The business is operated under the name of Colby & Helin and the store is a double, two-story structure, modern and up-to-date in every particular. The partners carry over one thousand accounts and have besides a large cash patronage, for their prices are reasonable, their goods well selected and their business methods at all times straightforward and honorable. In addition to his connection with this business Mr. Colby has also a half interest with his brother-in-law in a general store in Meriden and he owns also the fine home which he built and occupies at No. 728 West Cherry street, in Cherokee.    On the 28th of April, 1900, Mr. Colby was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Rasmus, a daughter of Andrew and Johanna S. (Anderson) Rasmus, the former a native of Denmark and the latter of Sweden. The parents came to America at an an early age and located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where the father aided in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad west to Idaho, working at this contract when he was obliged to carry a rifle to safeguard himself against hostile Indians. He came to Cherokee before the railroad was built into the district and lived here at the time when the settlers were obliged to go to Sioux City with teams and bring their supplies from that point. Mr. Rasmus purchased a farm in this county and improved and operated it until he retired. In 1908 he moved to California, where he has since lived. He still owns six hundred acres of improved land in Cherokee county. Mr. and Mrs. Colby -259- became the parents of three children, the eldest of whom died in infancy. The others are: Aileen, aged nine; and Virginia, aged five.    Mr. Colby is a member of the Congregational church and is connected fraternally with the Knights of Pythias, the Woodmen of the World, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Masons, holding membership in the lodge, chapter and commandery of the latter organization. He gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and he has served as a member of the city council. He prefers, however, to concentrate his attention upon his business affairs, which are so capably conducted that he stands today in the front ranks of successful business men of the city.

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