My most wanted is Joseph COLLINS b.abt 1700 in VA. Joseph married Susanna _?_, could be ROBINSON or LEWIS. A daughter of Joseph and Susanna was Mary COLLINS, supposedly born about 1717 in VA and married John BROCKMAN of Orange County, VA. Any info about the Joseph COLLINS family would be most appreciated! Thanks, Bo Forrester Roswell, GA

Hi: My Most wanted is Robert Collins of VA - married Mildred Unknown around 1781. They were in Franklin Co KY by 1801. During the Revolution he joined 8th VA Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. James Wood in April 1779, served until November 1779, the last time his name appears on the muster rolls . Certificate was issued in 1784 for 18 lbs, 10 shillings and 1 pence for his service. He never applied for a pension. 1801 Franklin County, KY tax list shows he had 140 acres on Benson Creek, 5 horses, 10 slaves and 1 son over 16 years of age. He is buried on what became the Carl Wilson Place just off of the Lawrenceburg Pike near Alton, KY. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Ann Hoskins-Brown Philadelphia, PA

My most wanted (& only) Collins is Sophronia Collins b: 1825 d: 6/18/1915, in Valatie, Columbia Co, NY. buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Valatie, Columbia Co, NY m: John A. Rivenburgh Sound familiar to anyone? Thanks, Susan Delucahome@aol.com

I have had a couple people contact me about this John W. Collins. This one married Nancy ROARK; mine married Mary "Polly ROARK. At one time I thought they were the same and the wives names were mixed up but after much research I found this was not the case. Maybe someone can connect to him and contact Sally Martenez According to my records, John Wesley Collins was the son of james Collins b. 1794 in Russell Co. VA. and Elizabeth lewis. John Wesley was b. 2/2/1825 d. 8/27, 1907 he married nancy roark b. 4/6/1835 d. 4/21/l909. they were married March 10, 1855. This info is from the bible of Smith Collins one of his 15 children. I believe I have heard that this family had lived in Pike Co before moving to Letcher County, KY. JOHN WESLEY had 11 siblings. Their names are: Euley, Pursilla, nathaniel, Thomas, Mary, William , Robert, James Madison , and Benjamin Tivis (who died young). William Collins also had a daughter named Eula. John Wesley, I show his children as Benjamin, James "Big Jimmer", J. Tevis, Mary Polly, Greenberry, William Logan, Infant, jasper, Martha Ann, Minerva Elizabeth, Rebecca, nanny, Perline, Minnie and Smith. MTS007@aol.com for more information

Did this get through before? Rev. John Collins, born abt. 1769. Lived in Gloucester County, NJ. Moved to Hamilton County, OH in 1802. Wife was supposed to have been Sarah Blackman. Has anybody heard of John Collins?

Most wanted Collins Parents of Richard Collins whose wife ,Betsy, was born 7/27/1811 He mostlikely had a brother Zebulon He was mostlikely born in Monmouth County or Burlington County in NJ and died in Ocean County He had a daughter Annie who was my GGgrandmother

COLLINS, John Franklin & COLLINS, Clarence Lewis Hello all My Distance Cousins. Here is one for you. Since we are trying John Franklin and my grandfather together with William Floyd Collins the Cave spelunker. Since Clarence Lewis said he was first cousin to William Floyd Collins. How about our Indiana cousins looking up Clarence Lewis Collins in Indiana. Born June 20, 1879. His father John Franklin Collins, born in Kentucky, maybe John's wife Jemimia Philps was born in Kentucky also. Any cousins in Indiana and Kentucky willing to do a look up? Maybe then we could make the connection, if John Franklin's father was John Joseph Collins then maybe Leonidas Collins Floyds father was John's brother. Or maybe Clarence was a 2nd cousin to Floyd by one of John Collins brothers. Robert James, Joseph, Charles Foster or William Henry. Any searchers for takers to get this family put together. Thanks Phyllis pfcr@aol.com

Hello, I am searching for a Calvin W. Collins, born ca. 1824, and his wife Harriet Richards, born ca. 1822, of Bedford and Botetourt Co, VA. The couple married on May 25, 1846 in Bedford Co and children include William T., Mary A.E., John H., and others. Both Calvin and Harriet died in 1894 in Botetourt Co. Any info on Calvin and his family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mary

To the person that posted the "Most Wanted Collins" on the list as Stacie Collins: I deleted it by mistake and there is a person I know that is researching this line and would very much like to hear from you. Her screen name is Aggiemax@aol.com please get in touch with her right away. Thank you. Brenda

Could you check my family chart and see if you have any common ancestors? Generation 1 ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ > > 1. Samuel COLLINS - born on 28-Oct-1810 in Gallia County, OH >???married > Sidney INGELS on 1-Sep-1831 in Madison County(or Hancock), IN, > According to Family Bible - died on 27-Oct-1855 in Doniphan,, KS > > Children > + 2. i. James Wesley COLLINS - born on 12-Dec-1832 in >HANCOCK, IN > - married Mary Luvina LANCASTER - died on >13-Nov-1899 in > WY > + 3. ii. Thomas Jefferson COLLINS - born on 10-Oct-1834 in > Richmond, Hancock County, IN - married Elizabeth > (COLLINS) - died on 9-Oct-1925 in CO > 4. iii. Nancy Jane COLLINS - born on 25-Sep-1836 in HANCOCK >CO., > IN - died on 19-Sep-1939 in (AE 3Y), IN > 5. iv. Phebe Anne COLLINS - born on 19-Sep-1838 in HANCOCK >CO, > IN - died on 14-Sep-1839 in IN > 6. v. Martha COLLINS - born on 23-Sep-1842 in POSEY >COUNTY, MO > - died on 1-Aug-1895 > 7. vi. Margaret COLLINS - born on 18-Nov-1844 in GENTRY >COUNTY, > MO - married WALTER ROBERTS - died on 17-Oct-1934 in > Baker,, OR > 8. vii. Samuel Harry COLLINS - born on 3-Jan-1847 in Gentry > County, MO, (near St.Joseph) - married Sarah Verlina > BROWN - died on 31-Jan-1931 in Santa Ana, Orange >County, > CA - buried on 4-Feb-1931 in First Baptist Church, >Santa > Ana, CA > 9. viii. Eli Franklin COLLINS - born on 25-Dec-1848 in GENTRY > COUNTY, MO - died on 19-Sep-1851 > 10. ix. Elias Perry COLLINS - born on 18-Nov-1850 in GENTRY > COUNTY, MO - died on 16-Jul-1934 in DENVER, CO > 11. x. Mary Emaline COLLINS - born on 22-Apr-1853 in ANDREW > COUNTY, MO - died on 23-May-1927 > > 1842-Gentry Co. Mo(Bro-in\Law James Wm INGLES-Nodaway Co.)To >Andrew Co. > Before crossing Mo. River To KS( 1855) settled in Doniphan (first >steam > Sawmill in KS).Oct 1855-Delagate to Big Springs,Conv-Helped draft > constitution for KS. OCT 27,1855-Killed by Patrick LAUGHLIN in >Doniphan, > Ks A spy on behalf of those who wanted to make Ks Slave State. > >Diana Davis >ddavis@logicsouth.com >

Does anybody have these people on their tree? Eliza (Elizabeth?) Collins m. Durme (Diarmid?) Murray in Bibb County, Georgia 4 Feb. 1849 Joseph W. Collins m. Frances Elizabeth Commander in Bibb County, Georgia 15 Dec. 1853 Living in the household of Eliza Collins Murray and Diarmid Murray in 1850 census were Hannah Collins, age 9 and Thomas Collins age 8. In 1870 census Twiggs County living in the household of J. W. and Frances E. Collins were Hannah Riggins and her two daughters, Harriett age 12 and _______. I would like to know the relationship of these people. Was the Hannah Collins in the 1850 census, Bibb County, Georgia my great grandmother who married John B. Riggins and was living in Twiggs County in 1870? In the 1860 census Hannah and John B. Riggins were living in Pierce County, Georgia. John B. Riggins was killed in the 2nd Battle of Manasses in 1862. Harriett Grace hgrace@sowega.net

My most wanted list is any descendants of that wild and wacky Jeremiah Collins (1779-1873), and most particularly, his son, the irrepressable Reverand Jesse A. Collins (1812-1880), of Ashville, Alabama and counties surrounding St. Clair Co., Alabama. Sheron Sheppard

In a message dated 98-10-27 11:22:55 EST, you write: << Really??? Tell me more about that line. How did you find out these were gypsy names? I think I am on to something here. Did anyone from that line intermarry with MOores, Alexanders, Binghams, Lackeys, Whites, Osborns? Jill LackAssc@execpc.com >>>>>> Hi Brenda, I can give just one little bit of help;Suzannah Cline was the first wife of my g.g. grandfather Frederick Trent, jr., and was the mother of my g.grandfather, Humphrey Trent. Alifair Lambert was Fred jr's second wife. Humphrey and Alifair were the same age. Frederick married Alifair when she was around 18, and he was approximately 54. I believe that I remember that Frederick Trent, jr, and Alifairs parents were neighbors in McDowell County. Alifair is buried at the national cemetery in Grafton, W.Va. Later and any time, Jerry Warsing Brenda, The only two times in my life that I have seen the name Euorkia used by early American settlers has been the daughter of John W. Collins, And the last daughter of Humphrey Trent and his wife , Arminda Collins Trent. As you know I'm sure, until just recently most favored names have been passed down from one generation to the next as a way of honoring, and keeping the memory of the preceding loved one. Euorkia is a Gypsy name. Arvid is also a favored Trent name, as well as Collins; It's Jewish. Sampson is also very prevalent in my Trent line, as the Collins. Sampson was one of the leaders of the people who settled Roanoke Island. Just one more thing now: Alifair Lambert, the second wife of Frederick Trent jr., had a dark complexion, according to my mother. later, jerry warsing Jerry can be reached for comments at oceanye@nottowayez.net also check the TIMELINE out at this site <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Paris/5121/death.htm">The Patrin - Romani (Gypsy) Death Rituals and Customs</A> Hope this helps somebody, Brenda

I have been trying for years to locate the grave and death date of Simeon Collins of Jasper Co MS. His parents were Stacey Collins SR and Sarah Amderson. His wife was Lydia Bynum He was conscripted into the Civil War...although he was a bit old for it. He was captured and parolled. He joined Newt Knight's group. It is unknown if he died before 1870 as things seem to indicate, (his wife appears as a widow on a subsequent state census and federal census) or if he maybe went on the lam with Newt Knight. Family tradition says he is buried "somewhere in South Jasper Co MS" Regina Roper

In a message dated 98-10-27 11:22:55 EST, you write: << Really??? Tell me more about that line. How did you find out these were gypsy names? I think I am on to something here. Did anyone from that line intermarry with MOores, Alexanders, Binghams, Lackeys, Whites, Osborns? Jill LackAssc@execpc.com >>>>>>>>> Jill and new commers, I posted this info a while back but for some that may have missed it or the newbies on the list I will take this time to repost. I found a cousin through my research and this is information that he has provided me with . My name is Jerry Warsing. I'm also a direct descendant of Meredy Collins through his and Mary Polly Holloway's son William, born 1806. William apparently died in Nicholas County, West Virginia, in 1896. My great grandmother, Arminda Collins Trent, was born in Eastern Kentucky in 1854, and died in Wyoming County, West Virginia in 1926. Arminda's husband, Humphrey Trent, was a descendant of English Gypsies who had been forced to leave England during the rein of Oliver Cromwell's Puritians in the 1650's. He was born in 1854 in Russell County, and died in 1927, a year after Arminda, supposedly of heartbreak.Do I have information for you? I don't know. I do have quite a bit of information I believe I have Mary Polly's parents names somewere I'll look for that information. Also, something you might not know, Meredy's name is on a plaque on the Pike County Courthouse in Pikeville, Kentucky, along with several others commemorating his service during the Revolutionary War. I saw the plaque myself when I left Second Union in July. I'll look for other information and send it to you. I live in Nottoway County, Virginia,( Southside ) I'm 60 years young, and have only recently started geneaological but I'm glad to help and Talk to me anytime. Jerry Warsing Hi Brenda, Thanks for getting back to me so quickly - I, too, have a letter from Eula Collins Conley to an aunt of mine , Gladys Hatfield, dated April 20, 1982. (This aunt died in 1996 at the age of 97) I was under the impression that Eula died only a couple of years ago; in any event the 1979 date you have is incorrect. My great grandmother Arminda was the next to last child of William Collins , sr. his last child was Samuel who emigrated to Slippery Rock, Oregon, in 1905 Samuel was the youngest child of Wm.Collins , sr., born, I think, in the year 1854. He rode by horseback from Nicholas County on his way West, and stopped at Simon on the Guyandotte River in Wyoming County to tell his sister, my g. grandmother Arminda Collins Trent, goodby The story goes that he had with him a young second wife,and his saddlebags full of silver coins. My grandmother, Laura Trent Walls, who was postmistress of the Simon, W. Va postoffice for many years, received a large box full of tintype pictures of Samuels second children, and perhaps William jr's children around 1928, shortly after Arminda died. The tintypes disappeared around the time of my grandmothers death in 1952. I'm going to try to send you a copy of this letter. I've had trouble scanning previously, partly due to equipment problems, but also because I'm a computer neophyte. Either Samuel or William jr, I'm not sure which, but I believe it was Samuel, made a lot of money in the hotel business. Anytime, Jerry Warsing continued..........................

My most wanted Collins is still my Grandfather, Jeff D. Collins. He was born about 1861 in Winnfield, LA. I know this from notation on my Father's death certificate. The only record I have found for Jeff is in 1900 when he was listed on the LA census with his wife Donie Oglesby Collins and their children, Martha, David, Matthew and Homer. In 1910 Donie is listed as a widow, but another child was listed - Pearlie - who was born about 1902. Lena Collins Goodson lenagoodson1@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ 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]

In a message dated 98-10-27 08:58:01 EST, you write: << Interesting that you are looking for a John W. Collins married to a Roark. There was John Wesley Collins in Letcher Co., Ky, b. 1825 who married Nancy Roark. Many of the Collins from Letcher are also found in southwest Va. counties. Louise >> I have ran across that one before. That John Wesley Collins is from the line of James Collins. At first I thought it was my John W.'s first son by first marriage but I finally found a person of that line and after comparing notes we decided it was not mine. It is really confusing when there are so many JOHN's & WILLIAMS. If anybody needs the line of James Collins I think I still have it. Brenda

Hi Everyone, My most elusive Collins family member is Obediah Collins born in NC, probably Yadkin Co. or Surry Co., about 1832. He shows up in Bell Co., KY in the 1870 census age 38 and his wife Elizabeth _____ age 19, also from NC. They had at least 2 children, one dying shortly after being born and the other being named William Lewis Collins (my great grandfather), born about 1875. In 1880 Obediah and his son are in Clay Co., KY, living in the household of Jarvis Lovins. I don't know what happened to Elizabeth. Later in the year of 1880, Obediah married Lucy Powell and I believe they had children. In 1900, it seems that Obediah has died or moved on to another town. William Lewis Collins was killed in the fall of 1901 in Middlesboro, KY as he was leaving the voting polls. I think Obediah's grandparents were Obediah and Patsey Collins of NC. They had several sons who all had sons that they named after their father Obediah, each of the boys being close in age. So I really don't know which son my Obediah belonged to. It is possible that My Obediah was married and had a family in NC before moving to KY. I would appreciate any help at all on this family. Thank you, Penny

My great grandfather William COLLINS came to Grantham, Ontario, Canada in 1871 as an orphan. He was born in England 1859 and his father's name is John Collins.The brick wall is that for 11 years I have been researching a Collins family originating from Buckingham, Eng. This summer I received 2 pieces of information from a Stats Can pre-war 1940 registration in which both sons say William, who had died in 1934, was born in 2 different places which is not this Buckingham family! This sure throws my 11 years of research out the window. I am wracking my brain for answers to this puzzle and don't know what to do next. What would you do?

My most wanted COLLINS is: 1.Nathaniel COLLINS b. August 14, 1776 d. June 13, 1831 buried Old Ripley cemetery in Ripley , Brown Cty, Ohio originally from Virginia. Married Nancy WILSON. June 13, 1831 children: 11 chirldren were born including 2.William W. COLLINS m. three times B. July 3, 1816 D . Jan 8, 1894 M. Mary Ann Mckinney sept 4, 1837 6 children including 3. James Henry b. aug 13, 1840 d. Jan 8, 1894 m. Elizabeth Watson m. Emily MCKINNEY M. Sarah Mckinney June 12, 1847 child William Mckinney COLLINS b. 1848 d. m. Agnes EARHART 1871 M. Margaret PARKER 2. Theodore Would love to connect with others of this branch. There are still some in the Brown CTY. ohio region.