Anthony Colby

Anthony Colby
20th Governor of New Hampshire
In office
June 4, 1846 – June 3, 1847
Preceded byJohn Hardy Steele
Succeeded byJared W. Williams
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
1828–1832
1837–1839
Personal details
Born(1792-11-13)November 13, 1792
New London, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1873(1873-07-20) (aged 80)
New London, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyWhig
Spouse(s)Mary Everett
Eliza Messenger Richardson
ChildrenSusan Farnum Colby
Robert Lane Colby
ProfessionBusiness 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.