Is anyone searching out Collins in PA, VA. TX. If so please email me. Thanks

Copied from: The Durham-Orange Genealogical Society Newsletter Volume 8 No 7 November 1998 Have you hit a proverbial dead end in your research? The following trends may help to analyze your problems. 1...There are approximately three generations per century. 2..Average age for men to marry was 24. They rarely married before age 16. 3...The average age for women to marry was 20. They rarely married before age 16. 4...First marriages were usually between couples near the same age. Women generally outlived their husbands, but older widowers frequently married much younger women who had never been married before. 5...Birth generally occurred at two-year intervals. Frequently the first child was born a year after marriage. As a woman aged, the interval between births grew slightly. Child bearing generally ended around age 45. 6...Families and neighbors usually migrated together from their previous location. Women rarely traveled alone. 7...Men usually married women from their neighborhood, but if a seemingly "strange" woman turned up, check the man's former home. Often men returned to their prior residence to find a wife. 8...If you can't find an old parent, chances are he/she "went West" with a son. 9..If you have a male ancestor born around 1840, strongly consider Civil War service. 10...If your ancestor has a virtue name (e.g. Patience, Charity, Silence) consider a New England heritage. 11...Children were often named for grandparents, both male and female. 12....Frequently middle names or even a first name was the mother's or grandmother's maiden name, especially if the name was repeated through several related families. ______________________________

I have a Laura Belle Collins that was born in South Solon ,Ohio around 1866.Parents name are Calvin Collins ( B, somewhere in Va.) and Susan Ann Hanar, (b. somewhrer in Ill. Cynthia Collins Brownwood, Tx xyz4@gte.net

Hi All, I am looking for any information on JOHN W. COLLINS - born 9, Aug, 1873 in East Liberty and died 5, Mar, 1940 in Aspinwall at the Veterans Hospital. He was the oldest son of Francis & Mary (McCOURT) COLLINS and brother to Francis & Patrick Collins of Pittsburgh (twins) and Rose Ann COLLINS-SMITH of Pitcairn, PA. John served with Teddy Roosevelt at the Battle of San Juan Hill. He left the army in 1902 and went to work for Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing in East Pittsburgh. He left there in 1926 and went to work as the liason officer of the Department of Pennsylvania, United Spanish American War Veterans. He had 4 children - John & Frank Collins, Alice B. Church, and Hazel Nottleman. I pulled all of this information from an obituary I found in my grandmother's documents. I hate to say this - but none of my family knows a thing about him or his children. Sure hope some one out there can help me. Nancy Collins-Campbell Researching: COLLINS, CAMPBELL, LYONS, DOODY, ROBINE, MULVIHILL, MEISER, KEARNS, HENRY, GARY/GEARY, DAVIS, PLETCHER, PIRL, SHEA, FINNERTY and more...

I am seeking any one researching the Collins family oif Darke County Ohio. I am descended from Laura Collins who lived there in the 1840's?. Any help appreciated. Dean Dingler wrote: > I am seeking information all along this COLLINS family. My ggg grandfather > was John COLLINS, born about 1795 Virginia, married Elizabeth JOHNSON, 17 > October 1817 Pendleton County, Kentucky. His father may have been James > COLLINS. Elizabeth JOHNSON was born in Kentucky and possibly the daughter of > Nelson JOHNSON. > > Their son was Ogilvie "O’Gilby" COLLINS, born 5 December 1830 in Fayette > County, Kentucky, married Mary Ann Cheatham on 23 Aug. 1849 in Lewis County, > Missouri. Ogilvie served as a Private in Company "D" of the 69th Enrolled > Missouri Militia, and was a blacksmith and Preacher. He died 1913 in Lewis > County, Missouri. Mary Ann CHEATHAM was born on 5 May 1831 in Kentucky and > was the daughter of Archibald CHEATHAM and Ester HARE. Mary Ann died in 1916 > in Lewis County, Missouri. They had children: Oliver Wendell COLLINS, > William F COLLINS, John M. COLLINS and Ella M.COLLINS. Ella married Edward > PORTER. > > Ogilvie and Mary Ann’s son Oliver Wendell COLLINS was born on 1853 at > Monticello, Missouri and died on 1947 at Napa, Canyon County, Idaho. He > married Nancy Francis WAGGENER on 1874 in Lewis County, Missouri. Nancy > Frances was the daughter of Simeon Green WAGGENER and Rachel MCALISTER. > Oliver W. and Nancy Francis had 10 children of whom 3 survived: Henry > Herbert COLLINS born on 1877 in Lewis County Missouri and died 1941, married > his cousin Martha Velora WAGGENER born 1881 and died 1949; Roy George > COLLINS born 1889, married Nellie __, and had a child named Margaret. They > inherited the farm in Canyon County, Idaho, from Oliver. Possible other > surviving child was Simeon COLLINS. > > Henry Herbert COLLINS and Martha Velora WAGGENER had six children: Harold, > Ara Frances, Russell O., Nera Mae, Betty Elizabeth, and Richard Benjamin, > all deceased. > > Thanks for your help. > > Crystal Dingler, deadin@worldnet.att.net

I am seeking information all along this COLLINS family. My ggg grandfather was John COLLINS, born about 1795 Virginia, married Elizabeth JOHNSON, 17 October 1817 Pendleton County, Kentucky. His father may have been James COLLINS. Elizabeth JOHNSON was born in Kentucky and possibly the daughter of Nelson JOHNSON. Their son was Ogilvie "O’Gilby" COLLINS, born 5 December 1830 in Fayette County, Kentucky, married Mary Ann Cheatham on 23 Aug. 1849 in Lewis County, Missouri. Ogilvie served as a Private in Company "D" of the 69th Enrolled Missouri Militia, and was a blacksmith and Preacher. He died 1913 in Lewis County, Missouri. Mary Ann CHEATHAM was born on 5 May 1831 in Kentucky and was the daughter of Archibald CHEATHAM and Ester HARE. Mary Ann died in 1916 in Lewis County, Missouri. They had children: Oliver Wendell COLLINS, William F COLLINS, John M. COLLINS and Ella M.COLLINS. Ella married Edward PORTER. Ogilvie and Mary Ann’s son Oliver Wendell COLLINS was born on 1853 at Monticello, Missouri and died on 1947 at Napa, Canyon County, Idaho. He married Nancy Francis WAGGENER on 1874 in Lewis County, Missouri. Nancy Frances was the daughter of Simeon Green WAGGENER and Rachel MCALISTER. Oliver W. and Nancy Francis had 10 children of whom 3 survived: Henry Herbert COLLINS born on 1877 in Lewis County Missouri and died 1941, married his cousin Martha Velora WAGGENER born 1881 and died 1949; Roy George COLLINS born 1889, married Nellie __, and had a child named Margaret. They inherited the farm in Canyon County, Idaho, from Oliver. Possible other surviving child was Simeon COLLINS. Henry Herbert COLLINS and Martha Velora WAGGENER had six children: Harold, Ara Frances, Russell O., Nera Mae, Betty Elizabeth, and Richard Benjamin, all deceased. Thanks for your help. Crystal Dingler, deadin@worldnet.att.net

Fellow Searchers: I haven't posted for a while and decided to share a letter that I had saved from a cousin, Eula Collins Conley, who was a great researcher. She left behind a lot of info on our Collins line that gave many of us a head start. Eula , and my mother, use to communicate by writting letters back and forth and I have saved a stack of them. Here is one. If anybody sees anything that rings a bell or might help me in locating who Meredith's parents were I would really appreciate it. Brenda Collins Dillon #1 Mrs. Russell W. Conley of 3660 S.E. Tolman St. Portland, OR 97202 2 Nov 1980 My great grandparents were Meredith and Polly (Holloway) Collins, and I am the granddaughter of William Collins and Mary (Molly) (Hatfield) Collins. Several of my Collins relatives learned through their parents that the name had not always been Collins; that Meredith had deserted during the Revolutionary War and changed his name to Collins. Meredith did not desert as he is shown in the records on the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Virginia. He was under the command of Capt. James McDaniell. Pike County, Ky. has a monument with the names of sixteen Revolutionary War soldiers and Meredith's name is on it. The 1820 census of Floyd County, Kentucky shows Meredith Collins, his son Bradley and one Valentine Collins as "Free Persons of Color". I feel sure that Valentine was a brother to Meredith as they were in Wilkes Co. N.C. at the same time along with one Vardy Collins who probably was related. Meredith was in Russell Co. Virginia from 1799 through 1807. Valentine was in Hawkins Co. Tennessee as early as 1805 or before. his son Joshua was born in 1805 in Tennessee. Joshua died in Johnson County, Kentucky in 1854. His parents were shown as Valentine and Dicy Collins. Valentine was still living in Johnson County in 1843. He was not shown in the 1850 census. I have been trying to locate the grave of Meredith Collins who no doubt had a marker as his grave had been located prior to May 30 1929 when the monument bearing his name was erected. Also, I am still trying to find the date and place of his marriage. Meredith died in 1841 in Pike County, Kentucky. All of Meredith's descendants had been told that we were Irish and that either Meredith or his father came from Ireland. Supposedly they came to fight in the Revolutionary War, but this information was incorrect as Meredith was born in Virginia in 1760. I have been greatly disillusioned as to where my Collins ancestry came from, and now after reading the book "The Melungeons Yesterday and Today" I'm not sure where they came from and why. My grandfather William Collins was a Baptist preacher. His brothers were Archibald,John, Bradley, James, and I believe he had two sisters not yet identified. #2 this is a letter recieved by the co host of my website in which has info in that Eula was seeking from another researcher. Hi Bj !! I have found something we may want to look into !! I rec'd some copies of a few of the William Paul Grohse papers from a friend in Tucson, AZ. One of the pages is a letter to Mr. Grohse from a Mrs. R. W. Conley of Portland Oregon. The letter is dated 1973. Mrs. Conley says that Meridith Collins is her g grandfather. In the letter, she is asking Mr. Grohse about Meridith being in the Rev. War and not being able to locate any record..she says she wrote to the General Services Administration because Meridith was supposed to have applied for a pension and received land grant in Pike County Ky, but there was no record.... Mrs. Conley also states that a Benjamin Collins married Mary Jane Dye in Pike Co, Ky in 1791..and she deduces that "something is wrong with this"...Pike Co. was not created until 1821 !! I would like to find out more about this marriage.. my g grandma was Mary Frances Dye and I am at a dead end on that family also !! I also would like to find out more on this DYE line. Reguards, Brenda Collins Dillon http://members.xoom.com/Appalachian/index.htm

I am looking for any information on Mollie Elizabeth COLLINS born July 28, 1876 in Sugar Loaf Co., Indian Territory, Oaklahoma , died July 31, 1916 in Wilburton, Oaklahoma and married James Thomas Smith born July 11, 1876 in Lee County, Mississippi. Barbara Weekly Email: Sewnbee@aol.com

I should now be in the "plain text" mode thanks to good advice sent my way. I'm new at this, so any help is much appreciated. I'm searching for any info on John Collins. He was in Gloucester County, NJ until 1802/03. At that time he led a group of Quakers turned Methodist to around Cincinnati, OH. He was supposed to have been married to Sarah Blackman. Mary Bailey Dunn was John Collin's great-aunt. In 1802, John Collins was 33 years old. E-mail: mggrab@polarcomm.com

"Just a few hints that have helped me in my research where many records have been lost. Perhaps they may help others?" from [NCORANGE-L] RESEARCH TIPS on Burned COUNTIES by Louise T. Overton TACTIC.... Verify the report that the County that you are researching has indeed been burned or lost records for unknown reasons. Tactic #2.... Do your homework Verify everything published on problem area Tract down all publications Use interlibrary loan Tactic #3.... Join major Genealogical Societies example: National Genealogical Society State Genealogical Societies County Genealogical Societies Read every word in those journals, most important..read the footnotes also! Tactic #4 Use everything that has survived Search for reconstituted records Track Books Federal Land Office Order Pension Records Tactic #5 In Census records, look at those neighbors, at least a dozen on each side County Clerks Fee Books Search surviving Counties Lawsuits District Court Records Tactic #6 Follow Rivers Cross State Lines Tactic #7 Comb State level Records Tax Record Rolls Appeals Court Records Each County made two copies of all records. Take an in house inventory of what you have. Tactic #8 Extend search to Federal Archives Rev. War Era Records Civil War Era Records Wartime Damage Claims Captured Confederate Records Preliminary Capture Records Tactic #9 Homestead Act Applications Homestead Files Tactic #10 Cross Ethnic Lines Slave Narrations Pursue Slaves Check for Government Documents ______________________________

I recently added plenty of descendants of Jeremiah Collins, thanks to new-found cousin, Barbara Bonfield. Please take a look and see if you can add to the tribe. Sheron Sheppard Descendants of Jeremiah Collins from Ashville, Alabama 1 Jeremiah Collins 1779 - 1873 . +Martha Moore 1785 - 1842 .. 2 Jesse A. Collins 1812 - 1880 ...... +Matilda C. Wade 1820 - ....... 3 Mary Frances Collins 1843 - 1920 ........... +James Cato Rowe 1840 - 1910 ........... 4 Caroline Matilda Rowe 1874 - 1961 ............... +Jessie Neal Sheppard 1874 - 1932 ................ 5 Sheron Rowe Sheppard 1916 - 1987 .................... +Dorris Virginia Bourland 1916 - ..................... 6 Sheron Rowe Sheppard, Jr. 1942 - ......................... +Mary Ann McCelvey 1946 - 1993 ..................... *2nd Wife of Sheron Rowe Sheppard, Jr.: ......................... +Sandra Jean Turner 1940 - ..................... *3rd Wife of Sheron Rowe Sheppard, Jr.: ......................... +Sharon Kay Lands 1947 - ..................... 6 Newton Bourland Sheppard 1949 - 1969 ........... 4 Sallie E. Rowe 1876 - 1958 ............... +Will M. Miller 1873 - 1919 ................ 5 Bess Miller 1916 - .................... +Earl Sims ..................... 6 Steve Sims ..................... 6 Jerry Sims ................ 5 Margaret Miller 1906 - 1965 .................... +Paul Murchison ..................... 6 Shireen Murchison ......................... +Beard ................ 5 Shirley Miller 1911 - 1932 ................ 5 Willard Miller 1903 - 1904 ........... 4 James Cato Rowe, Jr. ........... 4 Alice Virginia Rowe 1870 - 1951 ............... +Thomas William Saverance ................ 5 Laura Frances Saverance 1910 - .................... +Charlene Wray 1919 - 1972 ....... 3 Jesse A. Collins 1840 - 1913 ........... +Mary Bell ........... 4 Joseph Alexander Collins 1878 - 1936 ................ 5 Kidd Edward Collins 1928 - 1985 ..................... 6 Boyd Daryl Collins ....... 3 Sarah Collins 1842 - ....... 3 Ann Collins 1846 - ....... 3 John Collins 1848 - ....... 3 Joseph Collins 1850 - ....... 3 Martha Collins 1852 - ....... 3 Benjamin Collins 1855 - ....... 3 Jeremiah Collins 1857 - ........... +Missouri "Zouli" Griffitt ........... 4 Lelus Collins 1883 - ............... +Effie Hindman ................ 5 John E. Collins 1908 - ................ 5 Sarah Alline Collins 1910 - ................ 5 Lelus Harrison Collins ................ 5 Brooks Griffitt Collins 1917 - ........... 4 Brooks Collins ............... +Willie Byrd .. 2 Benjamin Franklin Collins 1816 - .. 2 Wesley C. Collins 1819 - ...... +Melinda Caroline Cunningham ....... 3 Jeremiah Collins 1846 - ....... 3 Mary Temperance Collins 1850 - ........... +Asa Franklin ........... 4 Jeremiah Bernard Franklin 1880 - ........... 4 Andrew Jackson Franklin 1882 - ............... +Evelyn Sloman ................ 5 Florence Pearl Franklin 1905 - ................ 5 Cecil Denwood Franklin 1908 - ................ 5 Mary Elizabeth Franklin 1910 - ................ 5 Willis Clifford Franklin 1912 - ................ 5 George Walton Franklin 1919 - ................ 5 Jerry Neal Franklin 1923 - ................ 5 Margaret Evelyn Franklin 1927 - ........... 4 Margaret Caroline Franklin 1885 - ....... 3 Martha Collins 1858 - .. 2 Louisa Frances Collins 1826 - ...... +James Zachariah Embry 1820 - ....... 3 James Alden Embry 1860 - ........... +Lula Eugenia Box 1869 - ........... 4 Horace Box Embry 1885 - ........... 4 Frances Irene Embry 1886 - ............... +Willis Hodges ................ 5 George Hodges .................... +Eileen ..................... 6 George Hodges, Jr. ..................... 6 Margo Hodges ..................... 6 Linda Hodges ........... 4 Nina Renfro Embry 1888 - ............... +Motier Eley ........... 4 Alden Leroy Embry 1890 - ............... +Victoria Satler ........... 4 James Eugene Embry 1890 - ............... +Frances Lenobia Kennedy ................ 5 James Robert Embry 1910 - .................... +Susie Ellen Jones 1921 - ..................... 6 William Embry 1943 - ......................... +Felicio Wiggins 1945 - ..................... 6 Mary Sue Embry 1944 - ......................... +Wendell McDaniel ..................... 6 JoAnn Embry 1948 - ..................... 6 Jerry Gramling Embry 1951 - ................ 5 Helen Embry 1914 - .................... +Charles Righter ................ 5 Richard Lewis Embry 1912 - ........... 4 Franklin Bernard Embry 1891 - ............... +Isabella Mungall 1889 - ................ 5 Thomas Eric Embry 1921 - .................... +Bedford Stall ..................... 6 Corinne Embry ......................... +Scott Vickers ..................... 6 Frances Alden Embry ......................... +Edward Charles Burchfield ................ 5 Lula Elizabeth Embry 1915 - .................... +James M. Cody ..................... 6 Isabella Bernard Cody 1946 - ..................... 6 James McDonald Cody 1948 - ..................... 6 Elizabeth Embry Cody 1951 - ......................... +Bill Payne ........... 4 Harry Toulman Embry 1894 - ........... 4 James Bass Embry 1896 - ............... +Eva Dean Johnson ................ 5 James Bass Embry Jr. .................... +Sandra Ann Palmer ..................... 6 James Bass Embry III ........... 4 George Washington Embry 1900 - ........... 4 Sarah Vandergrift Embry 1903 - ........... 4 Margaret Collins Embry 1905 - ............... +Samuel Jacob Goldstein 1890 - ................ 5 Yetta Bart Goldstein 1929 - .................... +Theodore Joseph Ziolkowski ..................... 6 Margaret Cecilia Ziolkowski ..................... 6 Jan Michael Ziolkowski ..................... 6 Eric Ziolkowski ................ 5 Sarah Embry Goldstein 1932 - .................... +Joseph Lichtman 1928 - ..................... 6 Ben Zion Lichtman ................ *2nd Husband of Sarah Embry Goldstein: .................... +Yaacov Avisar 1921 - ..................... 6 Yehudah Avisar 1954 - ..................... 6 David Avisar 1955 - ..................... 6 Edith Elana Avisar 1957 - ......................... +Ehud Barkai 1952 - ................ 5 James Alden Goldstein 1934 - ................ 5 Barbara Goldstein 1937 - .................... +Robert Lawrence Bonfield 1931 - ..................... 6 Barney Maurice Bonfield 1959 - ..................... 6 Susan Bart Bonfield 1962 - ......................... +Marshall McKinney 1946 - ........... 4 Joseph Jeremiah Embry 1910 - ............... +Lera Jaggers ................ 5 Jeremiah Embry .................... +Suzanne ..................... 6 James Alden Embry ..................... 6 Lera Christine Embry ................ 5 James Alden Embry .................... +Penny ..................... 6 Shannon Embry ..................... 6 Eric Embry ................ 5 Joseph Jaggers Embry .................... +Bonnie Eugenia Maloy ..................... 6 Lara Embry 1969 - ..................... 6 Joseph Hayden Embry 1970 - ..................... 6 Lilly Charlene Embry 1967 - ....... 3 Joseph John Embry 1846 - ........... +Julia Thomas ........... 4 Marjorie Embry ........... 4 Bertie Embry ........... 4 Polly Embry ........... 4 Lilly Embry ........... 4 Emma Embry ........... 4 Joseph Embry ....... 3 Jesse Collins Embry 1848 - ....... 3 Martha Frances Embry 1850 - ....... 3 Sarah Elizabeth Embry 1851 - ....... 3 Mary H. Embry 1852 - ....... 3 Anne Judson Embry 1854 - ........... +Robinson ........... 4 James Robinson ........... 4 Joseph Robinson ........... 4 Claude Robinson ........... 4 Mary Robinson ........... 4 Kate Robinson ....... 3 Elijah Embry 1856 - ....... 3 Magnolia Embry 1857 - ....... 3 Amanda Olivia Grace Embry 1859 - ........... +Henry Williamson ........... 4 Theo Williamson ........... 4 Kate Williamson ........... 4 Graves Williamson ........... 4 Jesse Williamson ........... 4 Frank Williamson ........... 4 Lula Williamson ........... 4 Mammie Belle Williamson ............... +L.B. Strong ................ 5 L.B. Strong ................ 5 George Franklin Strong ................ 5 Jack Berry Strong ................ 5 Paul Jones Strong ................ 5 Graves Embry Strong ....... 3 Eliza Harriett Embry 1844 - ....... 3 Ella Lenora Embry 1864 - ........... +Burt Lanier ........... 4 Hayden Lanier ....... 3 J. Richard Graves Embry 1868 - ........... +Mary Alice Brown 1880 - ........... 4 Harry George Embry 1913 - ............... +Margaret Ruth Roberts 1913 - ................ 5 Joseph Richard Embry 1945 - .................... +Wanda Gail Turley 1945 - ..................... 6 Richard Allen Embry 1968 - ..................... 6 Stephen Lee Embry 1971 - ..................... 6 Christopher Brian Embry 1976 - ................ 5 Gowen Roberts Embry 1946 - .................... +Phyllis Jean Martin 1947 - ..................... 6 Traci Michelle Embry 1968 - ......................... +Stephen Martin 1969 - ..................... 6 Timothy Michael Embry 1972 - ......................... +Leslie Renae Bynum 1974 - ................ 5 Harry George Embry, Jr. 1948 - .................... +Sharon Lane 1951 - ..................... 6 Gregory Graves Embry 1973 - ..................... 6 Matthew Russell Embry 1978 - ................ 5 Tyson George Embry 1949 - .................... +Nora Will Sprayberry 1949 - ..................... 6 Karen Annette Embry 1973 - ......................... +Joseph Hudson Davis 1975 - ..................... 6 Christie Lee Embry 1977 - ........... 4 Tyson Brown Embry 1909 - ............... +Jewell Vesta Erekson Ingraham 1911 - ................ 5 Jerry Graves Embry 1941 - ................ 5 Cheryl Embry ................ 5 Tyson Embry ........... 4 Mary Graves Embry ............... +Barto S. Gordon ................ 5 Evelyn Gordon .................... +James Dunaway ........... 4 Perry Alston Embry ............... +Hortense Cook ................ 5 Harry Alston Embry ................ 5 Nancy Gail Embry ................ 5 Carol Embry ....... 3 Alonza J. Embry 1869 - ........... +Julia Draughdrille ........... 4 Zachariah Embry 1893 - ........... 4 Claire Embry ............... +Harris Blackmon ....... 3 A.J. Carlos Embry 1866 - ........... +Nancy Fuller ........... 4 Howard Embry ........... 4 Carlene Embry ........... 4 Linda Embry ....... *2nd Wife of A.J. Carlos Embry: ........... +Mary Singleton Kidd .. 2 Adaline Collins 1828 - .. 2 John Collins Aft. 1828 - .. 2 Susaney Collins Aft. 1828 - ...... +Elijah Martin

Am looking for information on Michael Collins born in Ireland around 1831. He married a Alice Mullins born around 1842 in 1865. They were married in Pennsylvania. Michael and Alice had several children and I am one of the great great granddaughters. Michael died in Scranton, Pa. in 1905. I have not been able to locate a death certificate for him. I am told the State did not maintain these certificates until 1906. I am also told that the the county could not find a death certificate in 1905. I do not know if Michael immigated from Ireland with parents, other brothers/sisters etc. I am trying to find his parents and possible siblings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry about the first try. I will try to send the message using plain text not html. Ann, Your query caught my eye because of the name Thomas Dudley Collins. We may have some connection. Please let me know if you have come across any of the following names. So far, I have traced my line back to Lewis Collins who was born in VA 1780, by 1810 was living in Jessamine County, KY, and died in 1852 probably in Jessamine County, KY. He married Sallie Cleveland and they had several children including five daughters and at least three sons. Of those children, I only have names and information for John C. Collins born 1830 in KY (married Eliza C. born 1835), George Lewis Collins born 1832 in KY (married Lucy Stephenson born 1850 in IA), and Ambrose Collins born 1843 in KY. George Lewis Collins named his first son Thomas Dudley Collins (born 1874 in KN). It may be just a coincidence, but because of the name and the VA/KY connection I am hoping there is some relationship to your line. George Lewis Collins is my great grandfather. He and Lucy had two other children, Edith Jessamine "Jessie" Collins (Holmquist) born 1876 in KN, and Kenneth Lewis Collins born 1889 in KN. I have additional information including pictures back to George Lewis Collins that I would like to share with anyone interested in this family line. Carolyn Bowers Alexandria, VA COLLINS-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Subject: > > COLLINS-D Digest Volume 98 : Issue 194 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Re: Henry and Ann COLLINS 1695 [BoatKitten@aol.com] > #2 Collins from Enland to Tattnall Co ["Kathy Harris" <angelpoe@gte.net>] > #3 Robert Collins of VA and KY [AHoskinsbr@aol.com] > #4 COLLINS MARRIAGE RECORDS IN CLARK ["Diana Davis" <ddavis@logicsouth.c] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from COLLINS-D, send a message to > > COLLINS-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Re: Henry and Ann COLLINS 1695 > Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:57:42 EDT > From: BoatKitten@aol.com > To: COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com > > In a message dated 10/12/98 9:59:44 AM Central Daylight Time, > Genisis87@sprintmail.com writes: > > > > > I have information to share on Henry and Ann COLLINS.They came over from > > England in 1695 and settled in Southborough Mass. Their descendants also > > settled in Lynn Massachusetts and Fitzwilliam New Hampshire. My > > ggggrandmother was a descendant of the Fitzwilliam branch. Also have > > letters written by William Lysander Collins and his wife Hanna N BURBANK > > circa 1880. Address of residence of William 38 Madison Street Keene New > > Hampshire. > > > > Regards > > Rick > > Hi Rick! > > I would imagine that your Henry is the same Henry and Ann COLLINS found at > this website. Mr Cornwell contacted me last week, and shared his wonderful > website with me, which included the INDIANA Slaughter J. COLLIN's family of > the 1800's that I was looking for! Have fun! > > http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/r/Joseph-D-Cornwell-iii/index.html > > Valerie > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Collins from Enland to Tattnall County Ga > Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 12:01:27 -0400 > From: "Kathy Harris" <angelpoe@gte.net> > To: COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com > > Looking to share information on the following Collins > JAMES COLLINS B 1640 IN ENGLAND > WILLIAM COLLINS B 1665 VIRGINA TO NORTH CAROLINA > JOHN COLLINS B 1690 VIRGINA TO BERTIE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA > JOSEPH COLLINS B 1736 TATTNALL COUNTY GA > HENRY COLLINS B1775 TATTNALL COUNTY GA > MANNING COLLINS B 1819 TATTNALL COUNTY GA > NEWTON COLLINS B 1837 TATTNALL COUNTY GA > HENRY M COLLINS B 1862 TATTNALL COUNTY GA > ROBERT COLLINS B 1887 TATTNALL COUNTY GA > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Robert Collins of VA and KY > Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 17:08:50 EDT > From: AHoskinsbr@aol.com > To: COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi: > > I am trying to track down information on Robert Collins who lived in Culpeper > Co VA and Franklin Co KY. I have the following (abbreviated) info on his > descendants in Taylor and Green Co in KY. Note that where I have wive's > names, I also have children if anyone wants the info: > > 1. Robert Collins married Mildred ___ Settled in Franklin County, KY about > 1801 - appears on tax list 1805 - 1806 with his sons. 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. 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 just off of the > Lawrenceburg Pike near Alton, KY. > > ....2 Thomas Collins married Mary Ann BOURNE > ....2 Dudley Collins married Peggie RIDDLE > ....2 Robert Collins married Susannah LILLARD > ....2 Sarah (Sallie) Collins > ....2 Nancy Collins married Samuel YATES > ....2 Catherine (Kitty Kate) Collins > ....2 Edmund Collins married Mary (Molly Polly) LILLARD > ....2 Richard married Margaret LILLARD (sister to Mary above) > > Thomas Collins s/o Robert Collins and Mildred was born in Culpeper Co VA on > February 5, 1783. He married Mary Ann BOURNE (d/o William Bourne and Susannah > DeJARNETTE) on September 17, 1811 in Franklin Co KY. He died March 24, 1834 > in Franklin Co KY. He and Mary Ann had the following children: > > .....3 Henry Harrison Collins married Elizabeth BLEDSOE > .....3 Robert Elliott Collins married Permelia LANE > .....3 Joseph DeJarnette Collins married MArgaret JACKSON > .....3 Richard Sanford Collins married 1) Elizabeth Jane RICHERSON and 2) > Frances Ann CREGG > .....3 William Bourne Collins married Eliza LOWEN > .....3 Thomas Dudley Collins married 1) Sarah H. Elizabeth RICHERSON and 2) > Mary Ann RICHERSON > .....3 James Edmond Collins married Louvisa Angelic BLEDSOE > .....3 Aphia Collins married Frank HACKLEY > .....3 Tolbert Yates Collins married Maria LOWEN > .....3 John Crittendon Collins married 1) Mary Hays COOK and 2) Harriet E. > CLOYD > .....3 Samuel Johnson Collins married Mary Ann ADAMS > .....3 Benjamin Collins (no further info) > > Thomas Dudley Collins, son of Thomas Collins and Mary Ann BOURNE, was born on > Dec 1, 1820. He married Sarah H. Elizabeth RICHERSON (d/o John RICHERSON and > Sally COWHERD) in Green Co KY on March 9, 1841. He married his first wife's > niece, Mary Ann RICHERSON (d/o Jonathon RICHERSON and Frances LIVELY) in Green > Co KY on May 16, 1861 in Taylor Co KY. Mary Ann RICHERSON was the widow of > Washington Walter JARBOE and she married twice more after the death of Thomas > Dudley Collins. > > Thomas Dudley Collins and Sarah RICHERSON had: > .....4 John Luther Collins married 1) Sarah ABEL and 2) Diana COWHERD > .....4 Thomas H. Collins (no further info) > .....4 Joseph Tolbert Collins married Mary Frances FAWCETT > .....4 Mary Ann Elizabeth Collins married William Walter GRAVES > .....4 Sarah Thomas Collins married James E. CREEL > .....4 Henry Harrison Collins married Joanne (Josie) VAN CLEAVE > .....4 Julia Vernetta Collins married Richard E. TANDY > > Thomas Dudley Collins and Mary Ann RICHERSON had no children > > Henry Harrison Collins, son of Thomas Dudley Collins, was born on Feb 3, 1857. > He married Joanne "Josie" VAN CLEAVE (d/o Joseph E. Van Cleave and Magdeline > McDowell SMITH) at the Shilo Church in Taylor Co on Dec. 15, 1880. Will dated > August 7, 1931 - Taylor Co. Will Book 3, page 153, No. 151 - Proven October 5, > 1931. Left To children Edna HOSKINS, Bessie PATTERSON and Alma MINGUS to > share equally. To grandson Henry Lee NOE a gold watch and to grandson Charley > HOSKINS a ring (which he wore). Exec. was J. H. CHANEY and witnesses were Fred > FAULKNER and Ida DOWNS. > > I would love to hear from anyone related to this family. > > Ann Hoskins-Brown > Philadelphia, PA > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: COLLINS MARRIAGE RECORDS IN CLARK CO., IN (NEAR KY) > Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 20:08:39 -0400 > From: "Diana Davis" <ddavis@logicsouth.com> > To: COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com > > Marriage Records-- p 27 > 192. Wesley E. COLLINS Elizabeth Adaline MARTIN 19 May 1831 (L) > 120 > 193. William COLLINS Nancy UMBLE 6 Aug > 1829 56 > > MARRIAGE RECORDS--Brides Index p 45 > > 437 Lucinda COLLENS > 341 Nancy COLLINS > 184 Cassandra COLLINGS > 944 Catherine COLLINGS > 437 Phebe COLLINGS > 273 Rachel COLLINGS > 33 Suchy COLLINGS > > If any of these ring a bell I'll look up the record for you > > MARRIAGE RECORDS, Brides Index p.54 > > 1119 Phebey COLLENS > > pg. 11 > MONROE TWP is bounded on the north by Scott County, IN. It was first > known as COLLINS Twp and the present name was given about 1826. The > west line between Monroe and Wood Twps was established as early as > 1816, but not under the name of Monroe. It contains the village of > Henryville with about 400 inhabitants. > > It was in this township, before the formation of Scott County in 1820, > that on Sep 3, 1812 the Pigeon Roost Massacre took place. The first > victims were a Mr. PAINE and a Mr. COFFMAN who were about three miles > from the settlement and unarmed. COFFMAN lived in Kentucky and was on > a visit to Paine. Next was the wife of young HENRY COLLINS, who had > been visiting a neighbor living near the present site of Vienna. She > was killed while returning home. The family of Mr. PAINE was killed, > their bodies dragged into their house, which was burned. RICHARD > COLLINS' family consisting of his wife and seven children were > brutally murdered, and Mr. COLLINS was absent from home at the time. > He belonged to a company of rangers and was then at Vincennes. At the > same time the family of JOHN MORRIS composed of his wife and three > children were killed. Mr. Morris was also away from his home. He had > been drafted on the call of Gov. HARRISON for service on the Wabash > and was at that time at Jeffersonville. In all 3 men, 4 women and 14 > children were killed. (Name may have been COLLINGS-- not COLLINS) > > p. 93 Will Book B (1817-1833)Probate Records > > Collins, James > > p.63 Monroe twp LAND RECORDS --write name and page # for full > information > > Kerns COLLINS 1816 > Zebulon COLLINGS 1847 > william COLLINS 18?? > Joseph COLLINGS > > P. 9 Clark County History.. Silver Creek Twp > > Spencer Collins settled on the Muddy fork of Silvr Creek and built a > mill as early as 1800 near where the village of Petersburg was later > located... > > Zebulon COLLINGS, Justice of the Peace 91825 - 1834

lookng for information on ANDREW COLLINS b. abt. 1810 Burlington or Gloucester Co. wife- HARRIET KELLY b. abt. 1812 Burlington children; WILLIAM WESTCOTT b.1832, SUSANNE, JAMES, JEHU, JOHN, OLIVER, and CHARLES HENRY.

She is an earnest member of the Presbyterian church and contributes liberally toward its support. Owing to impaired health Mr. Barnes retired from business in 1905 and thereafter enjoyed a period of well earned leisure. In 1917, at the close of the holiday season, he went to Daytona, Florida, hoping that the change of climate would prove beneficial, but the end was rapidly approaching, and on February 27, 1917, when seventy years of age, "God's finger touched him, and he slept." He found life well worth the living and possessed a frank, genial and optimistic nature that won him friends wherever he went. He was a keen analyst of men and conditions and was ever quick to recognize and appreciate true worth. His life was filled with unrecorded acts of kindness and his memory is revered by all who had the honor of his closer acquaintance. Following is an excerpt from a tribute paid to Mr. Barnes by Andrew G. Leonard in the Lexington Herald under date of March 3, 1917. "For twenty-five years William S. Barnes was a leader in everything that pertained to the development of the thoroughbred, an advocate of all reforms that were wise and tended to promote the interests of racing. He was firm in his convictions, yet easily influenced by those in whom he had confidence, and at all times tolerant of the opinions of others. No more striking figure has been seen on the turf during its history than William S. Barnes, superb in physique, commanding in appearance, and with that kindliness that bespeaks the sportsman and the gentleman. He was known to every admirer of the thoroughbred, from the owner of the most powerful stable to the humblest employe, and for each he had a gracious manner, a cheery word of greeting and a charm that made him beloved by all." OVERTON HOBERT SWANGO, M. D. The name of Dr. Overton Hobert Swango has long been one of prominence in medical circles of Jackson, and his success has resulted from thorough scientific training and concentrated effort. He was born October 29, 1872, in Wolfe county, Kentucky, and his parents were Samuel and Evelyn (Kash) Swango. He was reared on the home farm and received his early instruction in one of the country schools of his native county. He afterwards attended the Hazel Green Institute and in 1903 received a diploma from the Kentucky School of Medicine, now a part of the University of Louisville. He has followed his profession in Jackson for over twenty years, and during 1923 took a course in the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and College. He utilizes his knowledge to the best advantage in his efforts to restore health and has been accorded a large practice in recognition of his skill. Dr. Swango was married January 25, 1899, to Miss Dora Summers Crain, a daughter of William and Emily (Ingram) Crain and also a native of Wolfe county. Dr. and Mrs. Swango have become the parents of a daughter, Evelyn, who was born in Jackson, March 21, 1904. Prompted by the spirit of patriotism, Dr. Swango stepped forth for national service at the time of his country's need and on August 27, 1917, was commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical corps of the United States army. He was sent to Fort Riley, Kansas, and from there to Camp Funston, in the same state, afterward going to Camp Custer, Michigan. He was also stationed at Camp Beauregard in Louisiana and on December 6, 1918, was honorably discharged. He is connected with the Knights of Pythias and casts his ballot for the candidates of the democratic party. He is a member of the Breathitt County and Kentucky State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. Dr. Swango is deeply interested in the scientific and humanitarian phases of his work, and his professional colleagues as well as the general public speak of him in terms of high regard, for his life has been upright and useful. JAMES MARSHALL COLLINS James Marshall Collins, of Maysville, has been actively engaged in law practice for nearly three decades and enjoys an enviable and well deserved reputation as one of the leading representatives of his profession in Mason county. He was born at Mill Creek, Mason county, Kentucky, on the 11th of May, 1867, his parents being John and Hannah (Glenn) Collins, both of whom were natives of County Galway, [Image for History of Kentucky ] LaNoy "Tex" Collins golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/

Biographies of professional individuals ( including but not limited to finance, medicine, teaching, law and politics) residing in Tenessee from 1769-1923 Collins, Charles G. Collins, Claude S. Collins, Fred Collins, Gordon B. Collins, James A. Collins, James E. Collins, James F. Collins, Robert (Col.) LaNoy "Tex" Collins golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/

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Marriage Records-- p 27 192. Wesley E. COLLINS Elizabeth Adaline MARTIN 19 May 1831 (L) 120 193. William COLLINS Nancy UMBLE 6 Aug 1829 56 MARRIAGE RECORDS--Brides Index p 45 437 Lucinda COLLENS 341 Nancy COLLINS 184 Cassandra COLLINGS 944 Catherine COLLINGS 437 Phebe COLLINGS 273 Rachel COLLINGS 33 Suchy COLLINGS If any of these ring a bell I'll look up the record for you MARRIAGE RECORDS, Brides Index p.54 1119 Phebey COLLENS pg. 11 MONROE TWP is bounded on the north by Scott County, IN. It was first known as COLLINS Twp and the present name was given about 1826. The west line between Monroe and Wood Twps was established as early as 1816, but not under the name of Monroe. It contains the village of Henryville with about 400 inhabitants. It was in this township, before the formation of Scott County in 1820, that on Sep 3, 1812 the Pigeon Roost Massacre took place. The first victims were a Mr. PAINE and a Mr. COFFMAN who were about three miles from the settlement and unarmed. COFFMAN lived in Kentucky and was on a visit to Paine. Next was the wife of young HENRY COLLINS, who had been visiting a neighbor living near the present site of Vienna. She was killed while returning home. The family of Mr. PAINE was killed, their bodies dragged into their house, which was burned. RICHARD COLLINS' family consisting of his wife and seven children were brutally murdered, and Mr. COLLINS was absent from home at the time. He belonged to a company of rangers and was then at Vincennes. At the same time the family of JOHN MORRIS composed of his wife and three children were killed. Mr. Morris was also away from his home. He had been drafted on the call of Gov. HARRISON for service on the Wabash and was at that time at Jeffersonville. In all 3 men, 4 women and 14 children were killed. (Name may have been COLLINGS-- not COLLINS) p. 93 Will Book B (1817-1833)Probate Records Collins, James p.63 Monroe twp LAND RECORDS --write name and page # for full information Kerns COLLINS 1816 Zebulon COLLINGS 1847 william COLLINS 18?? Joseph COLLINGS P. 9 Clark County History.. Silver Creek Twp Spencer Collins settled on the Muddy fork of Silvr Creek and built a mill as early as 1800 near where the village of Petersburg was later located... Zebulon COLLINGS, Justice of the Peace 91825 - 1834

Hi: I am trying to track down information on Robert Collins who lived in Culpeper Co VA and Franklin Co KY. I have the following (abbreviated) info on his descendants in Taylor and Green Co in KY. Note that where I have wive's names, I also have children if anyone wants the info: 1. Robert Collins married Mildred ___ Settled in Franklin County, KY about 1801 - appears on tax list 1805 - 1806 with his sons. 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. 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 just off of the Lawrenceburg Pike near Alton, KY. ....2 Thomas Collins married Mary Ann BOURNE ....2 Dudley Collins married Peggie RIDDLE ....2 Robert Collins married Susannah LILLARD ....2 Sarah (Sallie) Collins ....2 Nancy Collins married Samuel YATES ....2 Catherine (Kitty Kate) Collins ....2 Edmund Collins married Mary (Molly Polly) LILLARD ....2 Richard married Margaret LILLARD (sister to Mary above) Thomas Collins s/o Robert Collins and Mildred was born in Culpeper Co VA on February 5, 1783. He married Mary Ann BOURNE (d/o William Bourne and Susannah DeJARNETTE) on September 17, 1811 in Franklin Co KY. He died March 24, 1834 in Franklin Co KY. He and Mary Ann had the following children: .....3 Henry Harrison Collins married Elizabeth BLEDSOE .....3 Robert Elliott Collins married Permelia LANE .....3 Joseph DeJarnette Collins married MArgaret JACKSON .....3 Richard Sanford Collins married 1) Elizabeth Jane RICHERSON and 2) Frances Ann CREGG .....3 William Bourne Collins married Eliza LOWEN .....3 Thomas Dudley Collins married 1) Sarah H. Elizabeth RICHERSON and 2) Mary Ann RICHERSON .....3 James Edmond Collins married Louvisa Angelic BLEDSOE .....3 Aphia Collins married Frank HACKLEY .....3 Tolbert Yates Collins married Maria LOWEN .....3 John Crittendon Collins married 1) Mary Hays COOK and 2) Harriet E. CLOYD .....3 Samuel Johnson Collins married Mary Ann ADAMS .....3 Benjamin Collins (no further info) Thomas Dudley Collins, son of Thomas Collins and Mary Ann BOURNE, was born on Dec 1, 1820. He married Sarah H. Elizabeth RICHERSON (d/o John RICHERSON and Sally COWHERD) in Green Co KY on March 9, 1841. He married his first wife's niece, Mary Ann RICHERSON (d/o Jonathon RICHERSON and Frances LIVELY) in Green Co KY on May 16, 1861 in Taylor Co KY. Mary Ann RICHERSON was the widow of Washington Walter JARBOE and she married twice more after the death of Thomas Dudley Collins. Thomas Dudley Collins and Sarah RICHERSON had: .....4 John Luther Collins married 1) Sarah ABEL and 2) Diana COWHERD .....4 Thomas H. Collins (no further info) .....4 Joseph Tolbert Collins married Mary Frances FAWCETT .....4 Mary Ann Elizabeth Collins married William Walter GRAVES .....4 Sarah Thomas Collins married James E. CREEL .....4 Henry Harrison Collins married Joanne (Josie) VAN CLEAVE .....4 Julia Vernetta Collins married Richard E. TANDY Thomas Dudley Collins and Mary Ann RICHERSON had no children Henry Harrison Collins, son of Thomas Dudley Collins, was born on Feb 3, 1857. He married Joanne "Josie" VAN CLEAVE (d/o Joseph E. Van Cleave and Magdeline McDowell SMITH) at the Shilo Church in Taylor Co on Dec. 15, 1880. Will dated August 7, 1931 - Taylor Co. Will Book 3, page 153, No. 151 - Proven October 5, 1931. Left To children Edna HOSKINS, Bessie PATTERSON and Alma MINGUS to share equally. To grandson Henry Lee NOE a gold watch and to grandson Charley HOSKINS a ring (which he wore). Exec. was J. H. CHANEY and witnesses were Fred FAULKNER and Ida DOWNS. I would love to hear from anyone related to this family. Ann Hoskins-Brown Philadelphia, PA