Olive Almyra Colton Lineage
First Generation 
1. Olive Almyra Colton, daughter of Abram Walter COLTON and Catharine Van Horne, was born on 2 Sep 1873 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 7 Aug 1972 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 98.
General Notes: 1. Qt. Geo. Colton book #1981s. Olive attended kindergarten at Miss Forsythe's school, a year in public school, and then completed her formal education through high school at the Smead School for Girls (later the Maumee Valley Country Day School) OH. Traveled extensively in the U.S. & Europe and had an extensive collection of postcards, later donated to U. of Toledo. She organized Dist. Nurses Assc., League of Women's Voters & child Welfare Agency & Unemployment Relief & Women's Sufferage. She was founder of the League of Women Voters of Toledo, OH in 1921. Best known as a suffragist & reformer.
2. Olvie Colton lived in her family home at Woodruff and Collingwood Ave. until her mother's death (1930 census), then lived in the Park Lane Hotel from February 1931 until about 1966, when she moved to the Cherry Hills Nursing Home. She suffered from cancer and died at Cherry Hills on August 7, 1972, less than a month before her 99th birthday.
3. Listed in "Ohio Authors & Their Books". Her collections are located at the Ward M. Canaday Center for special collections at U. of Toledo, Toledo, OH.
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation: SS #278-01-4333 (issued in OH).
Second Generation
2. Abram Walter COLTON, son of Carlos COLTON and Sophia A. Brigham, was born on 26 Dec 1834 in Adams, Seneca Co., OH and died on 20 Sep 1909 at age 74.
General Notes: 1. Qt. Geo. Colton & Desc #1089. He was in the shipping & commission business in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH as owner/general manager of the Lake Erie Transportation Co. (a line of lake freighters), and as Gen. Manager of Wabash & Erie Fast Freight Line. He served as Pres. of the Toledo Board of Trade 1874-1875. Had an office building at Madison Ave. & Erie St. in Toledo, OH. They lived at 450 West Woodruff at crn. of Collingwood Blvd. in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH - 1930 census.
Abram married Catharine Van Horne on 26 Dec 1869 in Bergen Co., NJ. Catharine was born in 1844 and died in 1930 at age 86.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Kate Cornelia COLTON was born on 28 Jul 1871 in Bergen Co., NJ and died on 13 Jan 1955 at age 83.
3. Catharine Van Horne, daughter of ? Van Horne and ? ?, was born in 1844 and died in 1930 at age 86.
General Notes: She was a descendant of the prominent Knickerbocker family of NY.
Catharine married Abram Walter COLTON on 26 Dec 1869 in Bergen Co., NJ. Abram was born on 26 Dec 1834 in Adams, Seneca Co., OH and died on 20 Sep 1909 at age 74.
Third Generation
4. Carlos COLTON, son of Dr. Walter COLTON and Nancy Brace, was born on 29 Jul 1800 in Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY and died on 6 Apr 1882 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co. MO at age 81.
General Notes: 1. Qt. Geo. Colton & Desc., #525 located in FHL. He accompanied his father during the War of 1812 while he served as a Surgeon; was taken P.O.W. at the capture of Oswego, NY & detained on the sloop H.M. Wolfe for a month. Was elected County Clerk of Monroe Co., MI and engaged in the shipping business in Monroe and Toledo, where he had moved in 1869. Sect. of Mutual Insurance Co. of Toledo for many years while also Sect/Treas. of the Toledo Board of Trade (1861-1875 ?). There was a firm of "Hollister & Colton" in Toledo, OH during this time period. Later, with his son, Alpheus Felch, they engaged in general insurance business in Toledo, OH. He died at the home of dau. Annie Sophia (Colton) Doughaday.
2. IGI, 1992+
Carlos married Sophia A. Brigham on 21 Dec 1832 in Monguanon (Trenton), Wayne Co., MI. Sophia died on 3 Apr 1876 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
Marriage Notes: now Trenton, MI
Children from this marriage were:
2 i. Abram Walter COLTON (born on 26 Dec 1834 in Adams, Seneca Co., OH - died on 20 Sep 1909)
ii. Ellen Bronson COLTON was born on 5 Oct 1839 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI and died on 25 Mar 1840 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI.
iii. Annie Sophia COLTON was born on 21 Jul 1842 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI.
iv. Hamilton "Hammie" Charles COLTON was born on 10 Jul 1844 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI and died on 10 Aug 1862 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD at age 18.
v. Alpheus Felch COLTON was born on 27 Aug 1846 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI and died on 22 Apr 1898 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 51.
5. Sophia A. Brigham, daughter of Moses Brigham and Lucinda Tiffany, died on 3 Apr 1876 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
General Notes: Monguanon is now Trenton, Wayne Co., MI.
Sophia married Carlos COLTON on 21 Dec 1832 in Monguanon (Trenton), Wayne Co., MI. Carlos was born on 29 Jul 1800 in Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY and died on 6 Apr 1882 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co. MO at age 81.
6. ? Van Horne .
? married ? ?.
Children from this marriage were:
3 i. Catharine Van Horne (born in 1844 - died in 1930)
ii. Frank Pruyn Van Horne was born in 1859 in NY and died on 29 Mar 1869 in Blooming Grove (near) Albany, Albany Co., NY at age 10.
7. ? ? .
? married ? Van Horne.
Fourth Generation
8. Dr. Walter COLTON, son of Gideon COLTON and Deidemia Purchase, was born in 1773 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 27 Sep 1834 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI at age 61.
General Notes: 1. Qt. Geo. Colton & Desc; #236. He had studied medicine in Longmeadow, MA. He was the 1st practicing physician in Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY (1800 Fed. Census) also practicing in Onondaga, Manlius, & Oswego, NY; Perrysburg, OH & Monroe, MI. On 01 Jul 1806 helped form the Onondaga Co., NY Medical Society with John H. Frisbie as Pres. and himself as Sect. with a total of 11 members. Also a Surgeon in the War of 1812; present at the battle of Queenstown and was sent within the British lines to care for American wounded prisoners; subsequently stationed at Sacketts Harbor, Jefferson Co., NY and was present at the capture of Ft. George, after which he resigned his commission in the Army. He also served as a County Judge of Common Pleas in NY, OH (Perrysburg, Wood Co., OH 1823-28) & MI. He purchased 80 acres of land 10 Jul 1826 thru Monroe, MI Land Office. He served as a Township Supervisor in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI in 1829-1830. A bitter opponent of slavery & an advocate of temperance, a writer and speaker taking an active part in public affairs.
Walter married Nancy Brace on 1 Feb 1798 in Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY. Nancy died on 25 Mar 1843 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI.
Children from this marriage were:
ii. Clarinda COLTON was born on 10 Feb 1802 in Onondaga, Onondaga Co., NY.
iii. Hamilton COLTON was born on 23 Feb 1805 in Manlius, Onondaga Co., NY and died on 3 Dec 1878 in Milan, Erie Co., OH at age 73.
9. Nancy Brace died on 25 Mar 1843 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI.
Nancy married Dr. Walter COLTON on 1 Feb 1798 in Pompey, Onondaga Co., NY. Walter was born in 1773 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 27 Sep 1834 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI at age 61.
10. Moses Brigham .
Moses married Lucinda Tiffany.
The child from this marriage was:
5 i. Sophia A. Brigham (died on 3 Apr 1876 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH)
11. Lucinda Tiffany .
Lucinda married Moses Brigham.
Fifth Generation
16. Gideon COLTON, son of Joseph COLTON and Abilenah (Abilene ?) Chapin, was born on 8 May 1727 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died in 1783 in West Springfield, Hampden Co, MA at age 56. Ancestral File Number: 1S1V-L5H.
General Notes: 1. Qt. Geo. Colton & Desc. #77.
2. Chapin Gen., Vol 1 (Ethelyn R. Rawson).
Gideon married Deidemia Purchase on 10 Sep 1763 in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA. Deidemia was born on 24 Oct 1737 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Abigail COLTON was born on 1 Mar 1764 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 23 Aug 1829 at age 65.
ii. Joseph COLTON was born on 1 Jun 1766 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 19 Apr 1835 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY at age 68.
iii. Mary COLTON was born on 31 Jul 1770 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 1 Dec 1853 in Dalton, Berkshire Co., MA at age 83.
iv. Margaret COLTON was born on 20 Feb 1772 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
vi. Ambrose COLTON was born on 18 Apr 1777 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 17 Oct 1844 in Agawam, Hampden Co., MA at age 67. Ancestral File Number: BMFR-VM.
17. Deidemia Purchase, daughter of Jonathan Purchase and Margaret Worthington, was born on 24 Oct 1737 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
Deidemia married Gideon COLTON on 10 Sep 1763 in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA. Gideon was born on 8 May 1727 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died in 1783 in West Springfield, Hampden Co, MA at age 56.
Sixth Generation
32. Joseph COLTON, son of Isaac COLTON and Mary Cooper, was born on 20 Apr 1693 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died in West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
General Notes: 1. Qt. Geo. Colton & Desc; #18. After marriage they settled in West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
Joseph married Abilenah (Abilene ?) Chapin on 5 May 1715 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Abilenah was born on 27 Apr 1694 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Mary COLTON was born on 3 Jun 1716 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 18 Sep 1736 in Springfield, Hampden Co, MA at age 20.
ii. Hannah COLTON was born on 13 Oct 1720 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
iii. Joseph COLTON was born on 18 Sep 1723 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 14 Jun 1741 at age 17.
v. Abigail COLTON was born on 22 Oct 1729 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 29 Jan 1748 at age 18.
vi. Dinah COLTON was born on 12 Jan 1732 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
vii. Mary COLTON was born on 11 Jan 1738 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
33. Abilenah (Abilene ?) Chapin, daughter of Samuel Chapin and Hannah Sheldon, was born on 27 Apr 1694 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
Abilenah married Joseph COLTON on 5 May 1715 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Joseph was born on 20 Apr 1693 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died in West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.
34. Jonathan Purchase .
Jonathan married Margaret Worthington.
The child from this marriage was:
17 i. Deidemia Purchase (born on 24 Oct 1737 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA)
35. Margaret Worthington .
Margaret married Jonathan Purchase.
Seventh Generation
64. Isaac COLTON, son of Qtr. George COLTON and Deborah Gardner, was born on 21 Nov 1646 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 3 Sep 1700 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 53. Ancestral File Number: 9XZ6-PN.
General Notes: 1. Marr & Sealing: From IGI, 1988.
2. Qtr. Geo. Colton & Desc; #2.
Isaac married Mary Cooper on 30 Jun 1670 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA. Mary was born on 15 May 1651 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 30 Aug 1742 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 91.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Mary COLTON was born on 30 Mar 1671 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA.
ii. Sarah COLTON was born on 11 Jun 1673 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 9 Jul 1689 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co. MA at age 16.
iii. Capt. George COLTON was born on 16 Jun 1677 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 6 Aug 1760 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 83.
iv. Rebecca COLTON was born on 20 Jun 1681 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 20 Jun 1770 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA at age 89.
v. Deborah COLTON was born on 26 Jul 1684 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA. Ancestral File Number: F6LG-DP.
vi. Unnamed COLTON was born on 1 Aug 1687 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 1 Aug 1687.
vii. Hannah COLTON was born on 8 Aug 1688 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 15 Sep 1739 in MA at age 51.
ix. Benjamin COLTON was born on 18 Jun 1695 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 6 May 1770 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA at age 74. Ancestral File Number: BF90-3N.
65. Mary Cooper, daughter of Thomas Cooper and Mary Slye, was born on 15 May 1651 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 30 Aug 1742 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 91.
General Notes: 1. As she and others were going to a meeting 26 Mar 1676 they were attacked by Indians. She was badly wounded and left for dead but she did recover.
2. After her husband's death she became Edward Stebbins 2nd wife.
3. She died at the home of her son, George Colton.
4. Another source gives her date of birth as 15 Oct 1651 (?)
Mary married Isaac COLTON on 30 Jun 1670 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA. Isaac was born on 21 Nov 1646 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 3 Sep 1700 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 53.
Mary next married Edward Stebbins on 18 Oct 1701 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA. Edward died on 31 Oct 1712.
66. Samuel Chapin .
Samuel married Hannah Sheldon.
The child from this marriage was:
33 i. Abilenah (Abilene ?) Chapin (born on 27 Apr 1694 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA)
67. Hannah Sheldon .
Hannah married Samuel Chapin.
Eighth Generation
128. Qtr. George COLTON was born on 16 Jun 1615 in Sutton Coldfield, County of Warick, England and died on 17 Dec 1699 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 84.
General Notes: 1. Qtr. Geo. Colton & His Desc; #1. He came from Sutton Coldfield, England (abt. 8 miles from Birmingham, England). Supposedly the very first Colton to arrive in America; supposedly landed at Salem, MA abt. 1640.
2. sub. by Villa D. Lamb, Rt. 2, Box 1777, Mesa, Ariz. He was one of the founders of Longmeadow, MA and served in many capacities.
3. See the 1st issue of the Colton Family newsletter for complete story.
George married Deborah Gardner in 1644. Deborah was born about 1624 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 5 Sep 1689 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA about age 65.
Children from this marriage were:
ii. Ephraim COLTON was born on 9 Apr 1648 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 14 May 1713 in Enfield, Hartford Co., CT at age 65.
iii. Mary COLTON was born on 22 Sep 1649 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 4 Mar 1709 in Hadley, Hampshire Co., MA at age 59.
iv. Capt. Thomas COLTON was born on 1 May 1651 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 30 Sep 1728 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 77.
v. Sarah COLTON was born on 24 Feb 1653 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 11 Jul 1689 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 36.
vi. Deborah COLTON was born on 25 Jan 1655 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 26 Nov 1733 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 78.
vii. Hepzibah COLTON was born on 7 Jan 1657 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 27 Aug 1697 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 40.
viii. John COLTON was born on 8 Apr 1659 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 3 Feb 1727 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 67.
ix. Benjamin COLTON was born on 26 May 1661 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA.
George next married Lydia Wright, daughter of Dea. Samuel Wright and Margaret ?, on 1 Mar 1692 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Lydia was born on 15 Sep 1644 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA and died on 13 Feb 1699 at age 54.
129. Deborah Gardner, daughter of John Gardner and Mary ?, was born about 1624 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA and died on 5 Sep 1689 in Springfield, Hampden Co., MA about age 65.
General Notes: 1. She was from Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.
2. Surname was possibly "Goodner" (?)
Deborah married Qtr. George COLTON in 1644. George was born on 16 Jun 1615 in Sutton Coldfield, County of Warick, England and died on 17 Dec 1699 in Longmeadow, Hampden Co., MA at age 84.
130. Thomas Cooper .
Thomas married Mary Slye.
The child from this marriage was:
131. Mary Slye .
Mary married Thomas Cooper.
Ninth Generation
258. John Gardner .
John married Mary ?.
The child from this marriage was:
259. Mary ? .
Mary married John Gardner.
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