John A Colby (1858-1918)

John A Colby (1858-1915) Banker

Vital Stats

 * Son of John Quincy Adams Colby (1827-1858) and Elizabeth___
 * 1858 : Birth in Lake Village, New Hampshire

Biography
Graduated from Haverhill High School in 1879 and immediately began his business career as treasurer's clerk in the office of the Haverhill & Groveland Street Railway Company. He became treasurer in 1994 and general manager in 1890. He served in these positions until it merged with Lowell, Lawrence & Haverhill Street Railway Company. Afterwards he became the manager of the Duncan Estate.

A musician with a baritone voice and member of the First Universalist Church Quartette for 14 years.

A staunch Republican who actively assisted in the 1906 mayoral campaign in Haverhill.

A member of the Pentucket Club, Haverhill Historical Society and trustee of the Haverhill Savings Bank.