Source: One Colburn Line – From Dedham to Chicago and Beyond by William E. Colburn

Generations 1 through 10

1. Nathaniel Colburn (1618-1691) came to Dedham, MA, presumably from Essex, England, and was the founder of our line. This occurred during The Great Migration from 1620 to 1640.
2. John Colburn (1648-1706) lived in Dedham, MA.
3. Daniel Colburn (1689-1771) was born in Dedham, MA, and died in Stafford, CT.
4. John Colburn (1722- ) was born in Stafford, CT.
5. Ezekiel Colburn (175- to 1805) migrated north from Connecticut to new territories opening up in Vermont, later moving to Massena, NY. Although he had received an M.A. degree from Dartmouth College, had become a preacher, and had studied law for a short time, he eventually became a farmer. He served in various capacities — constable, thythingman, and surveyor of highways.
6. Alfred Colburn (1787-1866) was a farmer and Justice of the Peace in Massena, NY.
7. Alfred Reeves Colburn (1822- 1881) was a “speculator” and owner of a marble shop in Massena, NY.
8. Joseph Elliott Colburn (1853-1927) was a specialist in diseases of the eye and ear, and a serious amateur painter. Born in Massena, NY, died in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
9. George Alfred Colburn (1878-1921) was a composer and musician. Born in Colton, NY, died in Chicago, IL
10. Robert Avery Colburn (1912-2000) was born in Highland Park, IL.