13 Facts About Anthony Colby

Anthony Colby was an American businessman and politician from New London, New Hampshire.

Anthony Colby owned and operated a grist mill and a stage line, and served as the 20th Governor of New Hampshire from 1846 to 1847.

Anthony Colby was educated locally and became a successful business owner and operator, with his ventures including a stagecoach line, gristmill, and factory for producing scythes.

Anthony Colby was active in the militia, serving as an ensign during the War of 1812, and attaining the rank of major general in 1837.

Anthony Colby entered politics as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving from 1828 to 1832 and 1837 to 1839.

Anthony Colby was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress in 1833 and 1835, and ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1843,1844 and 1845.

In 1846, Anthony Colby ran for governor as the Whig nominee.

Anthony Colby ran unsuccessfully for re-election in 1847, in which he lost to Williams.

Anthony Colby served again in the New Hampshire House from 1860 to 1861, and during the American Civil War served as Adjutant General of the New Hampshire Militia from 1861 to 1863.

Anthony Colby then became provost marshal of the militia, with his son Daniel succeeding him as adjutant general.

Anthony Colby was a trustee of Dartmouth College from 1850 to 1870, and received an honorary Master of Arts from Dartmouth in 1850.

Anthony Colby was the founder of Colby Academy, which through expansions and mergers is known as Colby-Sawyer College.

Anthony Colby died in New London on July 20,1873, and was buried in New London's Old Main Street Cemetery.