Anthony Colby
Anthony Colby | |
|---|---|
| 20th Governor of New Hampshire | |
| In office June 4, 1846 – June 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John Hardy Steele |
| Succeeded by | Jared W. Williams |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1828–1832 1837–1839 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1792 New London, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 1873 (aged 80) New London, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Everett Eliza Messenger Richardson |
| Children | Susan Farnum Colby Robert Lane Colby |
| Profession | Business executive Manufacturer |
Anthony Colby (November 13, 1792 – July 20, 1873) was an American businessman and politician from New London, New Hampshire. He owned and operated a grist mill and a stage line, and served as the 20th Governor of New Hampshire from 1846 to 1847.