This mission, should you choose to be a part, is to find the family of Minerva Collins. She was born about 1824 in NC, possibly Caswell Co. She married George Washington Ward (who doesn't have at least 3 of these in their tree!) about 1836 probably in NC, or possibly in Fayette Co., TN. Thanks to a wonderful census taker I have state AND COUNTY of birth for their children. They were: William W/N Ward b.c 1837 Fayette Co.,TN m. Louisiana Compton 6 Dec 1869 Rhea Co., TN John Henry Ward b. 22 Mar 1840 Rockingham Co., NC m. Lydia Knox and died Rhea Co., TN Iverson M. Ward b. c 1847 Rockingham Co., NC Emily/Emilie J Ward b. c 1850 Guilford Co., NC Alvis Green Ward b. c 1852 Guilford Co., NC m. Martha (Mattie) Duncan Clorinda Ward b. c 1858 prob. Rhea Co., NC m. Samuel Miller 1877 Rhea Co., NC George died after 1880 and the family story says that Minerva left her children in TN and went back to NC to live with her parents and care for them. Doesn't anyone have a Minerva WARD living with their COLLINS ancestors, a mysterious woman in the household you have been unable to identify, the person who inherited the family farm, or the spinning wheel? I'm sure this message will self-destruct after the appointed amount of time. In the meantime I will surely appreciate your help. Ida

Betty, I have some FTM CDs and I keep looking for Thompsom Collins in NC and other places. I do have Celia Self Collins Dad, Job Self b. 1715 Westmoreland Co Va. who was in Orange Co NC 1755 - in Franklin Co NC 1786 Job was child # 6.and father of Celia. Job is thought to have m. in Buncombe Co NC. NO DATE THIS IS IN MY MOTHERS LINE - thru England-Hunter-Collins lines Lucy M England ...... who m. Robert Lee Collins - his line came to Ga. from SC.-Hamiltom Collins b. 1825-1894 m. Elender/Elly Stephens 1848 Lumpkin Co Ga. HAVEN'T FOUND A CONNECTION YET. let me if you find anything and I will do the same. Martha B. Collins-Edge

When was William Collins born?? On Fri, 27 Nov 1998 05:02:26 -0500 "Joe Tellup" <Webmaster@jandmcont.com> writes: > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Joe Tellup [mailto:Webmaster@jandmcont.com] >Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 11:40 AM >To: Jackson Kentucky List >Subject: COLLINS and BOWLES > > >Does anyone by chance have anything on a Susie or Susan BOWELS or >BOWLES m. >to William COLLINS > > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hello to everyone, I hope that you had a very nice Thanksgiving. I am new to the Collins-L and am very much hoping that someone can help me find my GGGgrandfather, Thompson Collins. Thompson was born abt 1785. I don't know if he was born in the states or migrated, but he made purchases of land in Buncombe Co, NC area before 1810. Thompson married Celia Self who was born in NC. Thompson and Celia moved to Habersham Co, GA, in the 1820's then to Union Co, GA, in the 1830's where they lived the remainder of their lives, Thompson dying abt 1858, and Celia abt 1880. Thompson Collins has eluded researchers for years but with the all the online researchers, I am hoping that some trace of him can be found so as to place him with his rightful parents. Thompson and Celia were parents of the following children: Archibald b. 1811, NC m. Mary Nix Sarah b. 1812, NC m. Jarrett Turner Elizabeth b. 1814, NC m. James Nix Francis b. 1816, NC m. Rutha Nix Thomspon "Thompie" b. 1818, NC, m. Sarah Ingram Ruth b. 1820, NC, m. Jacob Butt Celia b. 1826, GA, m. James West Nancy b. 1829, GA, m. John Combs Hayes Souther Olive b. 1831, GA Ivan Kimsey b. 1835, GA Thank you very much for your time and attention. Best wishes, Betty Brackett Knight ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hello, I am seeking information about my grandfather, Johnie Collins. Johnie was born in Clay County, Kentucky on January 8, 1876, and died there October 25, 1943. After eighteen years, I now have the names of his parents. Edd Hensley and Margaret Collins. I don't think that Edd and Margaret were married. Johnie was married (maybe) to Rachael Gray of Clay County, Kentucky. They had several children. Their oldest son, Cicero Collins, born 1901, is my father. At the time of his death, Johnie is listed as being married to Nancy Ann Sizemore Collins. It's the first I've heard of her. I would greatly appreciate any information about Johnie, his mother Margaret, his father Edd Hensley; anything about any of these people. Thanks so much. Robin Collins

-----Original Message----- From: Joe Tellup [mailto:Webmaster@jandmcont.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 11:40 AM To: Jackson Kentucky List Subject: COLLINS and BOWLES Does anyone by chance have anything on a Susie or Susan BOWELS or BOWLES m. to William COLLINS

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Hi List Members, I have only just subscribed to this list and I would love to add details of my GGGrandfather, Joseph COLLINS. Joseph was born circa 1810 in Timsbury, Hampshire, the son of Charles COLLINS and Elizabeth BELL (who were married 1809 in Timsbury). I know nothing of any siblings to Joseph. Charles COLLINS was the son of Robert and Elizabeth COLLINS. Charles also had a sister, Charlotte. Joseph was convicted of a crime and transported to Australia in 1828, aboard the 'Royal George'. After completion of his sentence he married Ellen Eliza WOODS and settled in the Shoalhaven district of NSW, Australia. Joseph and Ellen COLLINS raised 13 children. Rather than write details of each child, I will be more than happy to supply these details and any other information to anyone who believes they may have a connection. Please email me. Thankyou Joanne Douglas Victoria, Australia

UNSUBSCRIBE I have found my greatgrandfathers death certificate but it provided no parents names. I am going to unsubscribe for the time being. Unless sometime in the future I can perhaps determine if and who his siblings were. The maillist is great.

Looking for information on Watson Collins who was living in Texas from 1850. 01 Watson COLLINS, b. 12-May-1813 Sp Mary UNKNOWN, b. 1827 02 Manly M. COLLINS d. bef 1870 02 Elizabeth E. COLLINS, b. 1838 Sp Hiram Anderson DORRIS, b. c 1833 d. 1861/1865 02 Edia Adaline COLLINS, b. c 1840 Sp William Thomas DORRIS, b. c 1832 d. 30-Sep-1871 02 William P. COLLINS, b. 1842 02 Nancy COLLINS, b. 1843 d. bef 1850 02 Jasper COLLINS, b. 1845 Sp. Mary Abbigale Gage 02 Julia A. COLLINS, b. 1847 Sp. William Robert Dorris 02 Sarah COLLINS, b. 1849 d. Apr-1870 2nd spouce of Watson Collins was Mrs. Dicy Ray

I am looking for information on the COLLINS families of Perth Amboy, NJ. They lived there in the late 1600s and early 1700s. I am particularly interested in John, Matthew and Zebulon. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Will share what little I have. Thanks. Joe Collins Keyportkid@aol.com

Hi I am new to this list. I am looking for information about Thankful, the wife of Amos Collins Jr. b. 1 Nov 1745, New Milford CT Amos & Thankful are parents of Lydia Collins, b. 29 Apr 1778 Specifically, I am looking for birthdate & location, parents names, wedding date. [More would be graciously accepted] I am hoping that one or more of you have already chased down this line, but even pointing me at the right source will be a help. -Jay

Hi Cousins, Oh Do I need your help! My grandfather's twin brother, Patrick A. Collins (born April 30, 1882) was an undertaker and co-owner of Collins & Wolfe Funeral Home in what is listed as East Pittsburgh. He was killed in an auto accident on September 17th, 1926. Patrick was married to Charlotte ??? Does any of this stir someones memory? Any thoughts on how I might find out more about the Funeral Home? Any thoughts or help will be greatly appreciated Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Nancy Collins-Campbell Researching: CAMPBELL, COLLINS, DAVIS, DOODY, FINNERTY, GARY/GEARY, HENRY, KEARNS, LYONS, MULVIHILL, PIRL, PLETCHER, QUINN, ROBINE, and more...

Married 1st. BROWN(E) CA 1827 ONE SON: James Monroe Collins Jan 2, 1829 Stewart Co., Tn., died after 1880 Benton Co., Tn. Married 2nd. Annis (Anna) Unknown ca 1829 4 children: 1. John ca 1830 Tn 2. Benjamin ca 1836 Tn 3. Francis (Male) ca 1836 4. Louisa J. ca 1839 Stewart Co., Tn. I am stone walled on this family. Any help?

Descendants of James Collins Generation No. 1 1. JAMES1 COLLINS was born May 17, 1741 in Edington, North Carolina, and died Aft. 1832 in Tennessee. Children of JAMES COLLINS are: 2. i. JAMES POTTER2 COLLINS, b. November 22, 1764, Lincoln County, TN; d. April 14, 1840. 3. ii. FRANCIS COLLINS, b. March 11, 1791, South Carolina; d. 1844, Stewart Co., TN. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES POTTER2 COLLINS (JAMES1) was born November 22, 1764 in Lincoln County, TN, and died April 14, 1840. He married MARY ANDERSON March 31, 1803 in GA. Children of JAMES COLLINS and MARY ANDERSON are: i. SUSAN3 COLLINS, m. EDWARD POWERS. ii. JAMES S. COLLINS. iii. SOPHIA COLLINS. iv. ANN COLLINS, m. JOHN SUMMERVILLE. v. FRANCES COLLINS, b. June 24, 18151; d. March 10, 18982; m. JOHN EAST 3. FRANCIS2 COLLINS (JAMES1) was born March 11, 1791 in South Carolina4, and died 1844 in Stewart Co., TN5. He married (1) ALICE BROWNE/BROWN Abt. 18276. He married (2) ANNIS LAST NAME UNKNOWN Abt. 18297. Francis Collins, Estate Inventory found in Will Book F, P. 168, Stewart County, TN 1844. [On Microfilm File, TN State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN] Annis Collins, Benjamin McIntosh, and Jacob Browning named as Administrators. Administration approved May Court, 1844. Child of FRANCIS COLLINS and ALICE BROWNE/BROWN is: i. JAMES MONROE3 COLLINS, b. January 02, 1829, Stewart Co., TN, Dover8; d. 1914, Benton Co, TN9; m. MARY JANE OBAR, January 08, 1850, Stewart County, TN10. Children of FRANCIS COLLINS and ANNIS UNKNOWN are: ii. JOHN3 COLLINS, b. 1830; m. SELPHA BELL, March 14, 1851, Stewart, Tennessee. iii. FRANCIS COLLINS, b. 1836 iv. BENJAMIN COLLINS, b. Abt. 1836 m. SARAH PAYNE, April 25, 1857, Stewart County, Tennessee17. v. LOUISA J. COLLINS, b. 1839, Stewart County, Tn. m. (1) THOMAS B. MADDEN, September 23, 1851, Benton Co., Tennessee. vi. MARION COLLINS, b. Abt. 1838. LaNoy "Tex" Collins http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/

Hi, Seekers: I have lost email address/or it has changed for Sally Martinez who was on this list. Just want to tell her "thank you" for material she sent me. Please email me at: Shirley: bobert@panacom.com Thanks! Shirley: bobert@panacom.com

can anyone tell me anything about any of these people? I am particularly interested in a caucasian doctor, but the 1830 census might not do anything other than narrow the search.... Collins; in Autauga Co. J. M. W. W. M. in Baldwin Co. James in Bibb Co. Pronelope in Butler Co. Isaac Wm. in Conecuh Co. Isaac Smart in Dale Co. Andrew Creed Meriels? Samuel in Dallas Co. Arthur in Greene Co. Daniel Elijah James James W. Joshua C. Wm. in Jackson Co. Ann Archibald Dillard James John Joseph Thomas William in Lauderdale Co. Joseph in Limestone Co. Albert William R. in Lowndes Co. James in Madison Co. Dickson P. Isaac in Mobile City John K. Joseph Joseph Margaret in Mobile Co. H. H. J. Jacob J. G. Joshua Joshua Maximilin in Morgan Co. Fredk. John in Pike Co. Ryborn in St. Clair Co. Jeremiah in Tuscaloosa Co. Benjamin Jesse Levin Michael Moses in Washington Co. John hope this helps someone else. Cornelia

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --part0_911349265_boundary Content-ID: <0_911349265@inet_out.mail.aol.com.1> Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII I received this on another list and I thought you all might be interested. --part0_911349265_boundary Content-ID: <0_911349265@inet_out.mail.aol.com.2> Content-type: message/rfc822 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-disposition: inline Return-Path: <DOW-L-request@rootsweb.com> Received: from rly-zd03.mx.aol.com (rly-zd03.mail.aol.com [172.31.33.227]) by air-zd01.mail.aol.com (v51.16) with SMTP; Mon, 09 Nov 1998 09:38:50 -0500 Received: from bl-30.rootsweb.com (bl-30.rootsweb.com [207.113.245.30]) by rly-zd03.mx.aol.com (8.8.8/8.8.5/AOL-4.0.0) with ESMTP id JAA23887; Mon, 9 Nov 1998 09:38:44 -0500 (EST) Received: (from slist@localhost) by bl-30.rootsweb.com (8.8.5/8.8.5) id GAA15710; Mon, 9 Nov 1998 06:38:39 -0800 (PST) Resent-Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 06:38:39 -0800 (PST) From: Arial57@aol.com Message-ID: <b24bab36.3646fe2c@aol.com> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 09:37:32 EST Old-To: DOW-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Congress Passes Bill Detrimental to Genealogists X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 170 Resent-Message-ID: <"_iUda.A.yzD.o5vR2"@bl-30.rootsweb.com> To: DOW-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: DOW-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <DOW-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/122 X-Loop: DOW-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: DOW-L-request@rootsweb.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit ============================================================== - Congress Passes Bill Detrimental to Genealogists The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have been working for a while on a bill designed to extend the term of copyright protection by 20 years. H.R. 2589, the House version of copyright term extension and now named, "The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act," was adopted by the full House or Representatives on March 25, 1998. The bill was sent to the Senate, where it languished for some time. In September the Senate passed a slightly different bill. The two bodies then worked out a compromise document. The House and the Senate passed S. 505 on October 7, 1998. President Clinton signed the bill on October 27, 1998. Per our Constitution, our government, "to promote the science and useful arts" ... secures "for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries." This balances the right of a person to make a profit, with the right of the people to the work (so they can freely make derivative works). Until 1979, the copyright term was 56 years: one 28 year term, extendible for an additional 28 years. Hence, in 1978 all works created in or before 1922 were in the public domain. In 1979, Congress RETROACTIVELY extended copyright terms 19 years, so that the material from 1923 has never entered the public domain. Now, 19 years later, at the urging of the Walt Disney Company, the Gershwin heirs, and many others concerned with their rights to keep exclusive ownership of intellectual property, Congress has RETROACTIVELY extended copyright terms another 20 years, to 95 years. This means that materials written in 1923, which would have entered the public domain on Jan. 1, 1999, will now enter the public domain on Jan 1, 2019. Materials written in 1924 will now enter the public domain on Jan. 1, 2020. And that, sir, is only if Congress does not retroactively extend the term a third time. What impact does this have on genealogists? We all want information. In this day and age, information usually is found online or on CD-ROM disks. 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Seeking information about these COLLINS in Wayne county, New York: Descendants of William COLLINS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST GENERATION 1. William COLLINS was born in 1789 in Pennsylvania. He died in 1858. He was married to Anne. Anne was born in 1801 in New York. She died in 1873 in New York. She was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, New York. William COLLINS and Anne had the following children: 2 i. Samuel COLLINS was born in 1820 in New York. He died in 1884 in New York. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, New York. 3 ii. Elizabeth COLLINS was born in 1824. +4 iii. Margaret COLLINS. 5 iv. Eleanor COLLINS was born in 1829/30. She was also known as Ellen. 6 v. William COLLINS was born in 1831. 7 vi. Leonard COLLINS was born in 1833/34. 8 vii. Nancy COLLINS was born in 1835/36 in New York. She was living in 1870. +9 viii. Joseph B. COLLINS. 10 ix. Lydia COLLINS was born between 1839 and 1841. 11 x. Susan COLLINS was born between 1841 and 1843. SECOND GENERATION 4. Margaret COLLINS was born on 30 Aug 1825 in Seneca, Ontario, New York. She died on 21 Aug 1891. She was also known as Mary. She was married to Norman Alexander SLOAN on 10 Apr 1850 in Methodist Episcopal Church. Norman Alexander SLOAN was born on 30 Apr 1813 in Hampden, Massachusetts. He died on 22 Mar 1895 in Junius, New York. Margaret COLLINS and Norman Alexander SLOAN had the following children: +12 i. Rachel M. SLOAN. +13 ii. Byron SLOAN. 14 iii. William SLOAN was born about 1855. 9. Joseph B. COLLINS was born in May 1838 in New York. He died in Jan 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, New York. He was married to Margaret Ann EVERHART (daughter of Samuel EVERHART and Catharine FOIST) on 25 Dec 1866. Margaret Ann EVERHART was born on 3 Nov 1838 in Galen, Wayne, New York. She was living on 23 Apr 1906. She died before 18 Apr 1910 in New York. She was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, Wayne, New York. Joseph B. COLLINS and Margaret Ann EVERHART had the following children: +15 i. Theda Jane COLLINS. +16 ii. Mabel COLLINS. 17 iii. May COLLINS was born in Apr 1880 in Wayne, New York. She died in 1882 in Wayne, New York. She was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, Wayne, New York. She was also known as Gertie. 18 iv. Dorothy COLLINS was born in May 1880 in New York. She was also known as Dot. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Erik Jensen

I was asked about a program that I mentioned, and I forgot who asked, so will send reply to all... It is called fzip family tree and it is TONS easier to use than either Familytreemaker by Broderbund or Cumberland Family tree... it displays four generations onscreen at once, prints very nice reports, is easy to edit or change or connect or disconnect lines... all kinds of handy little things... just doesn't have the online capabilities of FTW, which also has some serious drawbacks in my opinion. Anyway, you can download a shareware version of this one from the guy's website at: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~acroft and you can register it for 35 bucks or so and then it will do everything! I use it for daily work because it is so easy. But, to get the tree on the internet, I just make it a gedcom then open it in FTW and upload from there. Laura Knight-Jadczyk