Daniel Colby 1753

Daniel Colby was born on April 8th 1753 in Redenhall. He married Sarah Scott on July 5th 1776 in Redenhall. Daniel was christened August 24 1755 in Redenhall.

There is an entry in the Wortwell Church Record and Minute Book that may refer to him.

"29 September 1815, Daniel Coleby who had long been suspended, was re-admitted to the communion".

Daniel and Sarah had nine children. Their first child was born in Gt Yarmouth, I wonder why?

• William born November 17th 1778 Gt Yarmouth -see side panel
• Robert born July 1781, Redenhall, died 1863, christened July 15th 1781, Redenhall
• Joseph born 1784 Redenhall, died November 27th 1862, Heigham Workhouse
• Susanna born April 20 1786, died 1852, christened February 12 1787 Wortwell
• Mary born May 24 1788, christened July 19 1788 Wortwell
• John born April 1st 1790, christened May 17th 1790
• James born 1795, christened July 14th 1795 Wortwell
• Samuel born 1798 Wortwell
• Daniel born March 12th 1798, died 1858, christened March 12 1798 Wortwell

Samuel is found on the 1851 census in St Giles Hill (Bull & Butcher) St Benedict Norwich.

Wortwell Meeting House