Frederick Myron Colby facts for kids

Frederick Myron Colby was an American writer, teacher, and politician. He was born on December 9, 1848, in Warner, New Hampshire, and he passed away there on May 19, 1920. Colby spent his life contributing to education, writing, and public service in his home state.

A Writer for Young People

Frederick Myron Colby loved to write, especially for young readers like you! He wrote for popular magazines that kids and teens enjoyed. These included The Youth's Companion and St. Nicholas. These magazines were full of stories, poems, and articles that entertained and taught young people.

Colby also wrote a series of history books. These books were made especially for children, helping them learn about the past in an easy-to-understand way. He also wrote for a magazine called Granite Monthly, which was more for adults.

His Role as an Educator

Besides writing, Frederick Myron Colby was also a dedicated teacher. He became the head, or principal, of Simonds Free High School. This school was in his hometown of Warner, New Hampshire. He led the school for five years, from 1910 to 1915. As a principal, he helped guide students and teachers.

Serving His Community

Frederick Myron Colby was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He held several local jobs in Warner, New Hampshire. These jobs helped him serve his community.

In 1908, he decided to run for a bigger political job. He tried to become a member of the U.S. Congress. The U.S. Congress is where laws are made for the whole country. Even though he did not win that election, he still worked hard for his town.

Frederick Myron Colby was married to another writer, H. Maria George Colby. They shared a love for writing and contributing to their community.