This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mV.2ADI/555.1.2.2.2.1 Message Board Post: Helen and Lucinda, My mother is Vergie Collins Morris born in Randolph co Arkansas, Her Collins also came from Howell co Missouri and so forth.My grandfather was James Andrew Collins but no one knew him as James or Andrew , They called him Andy. His father was Western Perry Collins born in 1850 in Howell Co Missouri. No one knew him as Western or Perry he was called Bud. The listed is endless. My Grandmother was Elizabeth Mandy Jones she was called Lizzie even married Andy both used these names. Anyway There is a great Collins site that could help you if you email me I will get you in touch with one that can invite you to the site. Or if you want to email me I will see If I can help you. The Missouri 1917-18 draft cards are now on line. Jennie