I would appreciate any information on the following family or branches. Steven Marquardt smarquardt@juno.com ===== John and Christina Soliday Collins John Collins (Abt.1789-1873) was our ancestor who came from Bath County, Virginia in 1815 to Salem, Indiana. His parents may have been John and Hannah Collins from Cork County, Ireland. The family homestead may have been on both sides of the Greenbrier River in what is now Greenbrier County, West Virginia. He fought in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815. After this battle he came directly to what is now Jefferson Township, Washington County, Indiana and entered land there at the U.S. Land Office. In July 1816, he married Christina Soliday (1792-1886) whose father (Jacob) had moved his family from Kentucky to the Indiana Territory in 1809 and entered the land adjacent to that acquired by Collins. They had seven children: Lewis B., John L., Andrew, Belinda, Alexander, Mary Jane and Samira. He built the first brick house in the area in 1828 and it is still standing with brick stuccoed over with frame portion added. The farm is now owned by Rev. Aaron Fisher. Between 1854-1856, Lewis B., John L., Andrew and Belinda who was married to Allen S. Fowler of Kentucky went to Traer, Tama County, Iowa. Alexander and Mary Jane who married Joseph D. Hague of Tennessee stayed around Salem, Indiana. In 1878, Lewis B. Collins (1818-1894) went to Nebraska (Kearney Co.). He had seventeen children: Three (Christopher Columbus, Sarah and Elizabeth) by first wife, Eleanor Montgomery, two (George Washington and Lewis Cass) by second wife, Mary Jane Tucker, and twelve (Mary, Levina, Rhoda, Hannah, Charles, Emma, Christina, Belinda, John, Celia, Joseph and Milton) by third wife, Christina McVey. Their descendants are in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, California, Wisconsin and Washington. John L. Collins (1820-1913) had eight children (Martin, Louisa, John, Margaret, Milton, Merritt, Douglas and Columbus) by Nancy Phillips. Most of them went to South Dakota, Montana, Washington, California, Minnesota and Illinois while some are in Iowa, Georgia and Florida. Andrew Collins (1823-1914) had nine children (Cornelius, Harvey, Alonza, Byron, Verna, William, Amanda, Edwin and Isabella) by Clementine Parr. Their descendants are in living in Iowa and Illinois. Belinda (Collins) Fowler (1827-1896) had eight children (Lucy, John, Frank, Caroline, Mary, Albert, George and William) by Allen S. Fowler of Kentucky. In 1880, they moved to Calhoun County and Woodbury County, Iowa and some of the descendants went to Canada (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan) and Montana. Alexander Collins (1830-1899) had five children (Mary, James, John, Ora and Dempsey) by Rachael Spencer. And their descendants are around Salem, Indiana. Mary Jane (Collins) Hague (1834-1919) had three children (John, William and Lewis) by Joseph D. Hague of Tennessee. Their descendants are in Indianapolis and around Salem, Indiana. Samira L. Collins (1839-1839) did not live to womanhood.

Hi, I am new to this list and hope I am doing this correctly. I am looking for information on Thomas Collins, born ca. 1813 in SC, died 1863 in Vittsburg, Mississippi, during the Civil War, married Mary Darnell ca. 1836 in SC, Mary Darnell was born 29 Oct 1821 in NC, died 11 Jan 1917 in Macon Co.,NC, They had the following issue: Margaret C. Collins, b. ca. 1837 in SC, md. _____? Shumaker James H. Collins, b. ca. 1839 in SC Sarah H. Collins, b. ca. 1841 in SC, md. Alfred Blaylock William D. Collins, b. 1843 in SC, md. Bidet Coleman on 10 Mar 1870 in Rabun Co.,GA, William died between 1898 and 1910 , probably in Macon Co.,NC, Bidet Coleman was b. 25 Apr 1849 in Rabun Co.,GA, d. 1 Apr 1927 in Macon Co.,NC. This family settled in the Iotla section of Macon Co.,NC , shortly after the Civil War. Many of their descendants are still in this area. John Collins, b. 1846 in SC, Jacob A. Collins, b. ca. 1849 in Rabun Co.,GA, md. Mary Oliver and lived in the Coweeta area of Macon Co.,NC Thomas A. Collins, b. ca. 1851 in Rabun Co.,GA George Barnet Collins, b. 1853 in Rabun Co.,GA, md. 1st Susan Stockton, he died 26 May 1918 in Macon Co.,NC Ruthy Marinda Collins, b. 1855 in Rabun Co.,GA Martha S. Collins, b. 29 Jan 1862 in Rabun Co.,GA, d. 12 Nov 1918 in Macon Co.,NC, md. John M. Morris 9 Aug 1887 in Macon Co.,NC Mary Collins, b. ca. 1863 in Rabun Co.,GA My sources for the above are census,death and marriage records . I also have used grave markers and Civil War records. I would like to find information on the parents and siblings of Thomas Collins. I would appreciate any information or suggestions. Thank You, Carolyn Collier http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/7305

James had two known children: 1. James Potter Collins Nov 22, 1764 Lincoln Co., Tn. D. April 14, 1840 Tn. ? 2. Francis Collins March 11, 1791 SC d. 1844 Stewart co., Tn. Francis married 1st: Alice Brown(e) abt 1827 one known child: James Monroe Collins Jan 2, 1827 Stewart co. Tn Francis married 2nd: Annis (Anna) unknown about 1829 five known children 1. John collins ca 1830 Tn 2. Benjamin Collins ca 1836 Tn 3. Francis Collins ca 1837 Tn 4. Marion Collins ca 1838 5. Louisa collins ca 1839 Tn. Any information greatly appreciated Will share all information Thanks 'In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends" LaNoy Collins golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/ Have a nice day. Researching: Ainsworth, Bateman, Brown, Collins, Jones, Martin, Patterson, Pearre

This article was from a newspaper in Troy, Obion County, Tn. and was sent to me by Mr. Ben Brewer. This is being posted here because Annis (Anna) lived here at one time. She appears on the 1840 census of Stewart co, Tn. with her husband Francis Collins b. March 11, 1791 S.C. Francis Collins died in 1844. OLDEST WOMAN IN AMERICA Mrs. Anna Collins of Troy, Tennessee Is in her 108th year. Mrs. Anna Collins of Troy, Tennessee is probably the oldest woman in the United States. She was born in Robertson County, Tennessee April 17, 1788 and is therefore in her 108th year. Her husband, Francis Collins, was born March 11, 1791 and came from South Carolina to West Tennessee. He was one of the most noted methodist evangelists that was ever in the south. It is said of him that in one of his revival meetings such enthusiasm was manifested that there were in two weeks 845 conversions and 456 accessions to the church. Five children were born to Francis and Anna Collins, two of whom are still living, the eldest being a man of three score and six years. She has used tobacco constantly for fifty-five years and is as strong today as most women at the age of 45. Does anyone know or connect Annis (Anna) Collins? Will share any information Thanks 'In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends" LaNoy Collins 10620 SW 27th Ave D-3 Ocala, Fl. 34476 golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/ Have a nice day. Researching: Ainsworth (SC, Ky, Ms. Tx.) Bateman (NC, Tn, Tx.) Brown ( TN) Collins (NC, SC, Ky, Tx.) Jones (Va, NC, Tx) Martin (Al, Ms, Tx) Patterson (Va) Pearre (Md, Tn )

Tracy M. Collins CLEAR CREEK -- Tracy Moody Collins, 67, of Clear Creek, Raleigh County, died Thursday, March 5, 1998, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. He was a retired miner from Consolidated Coal Co. and a member of UMW District 17 Local 1330. Surviving: wife, Shirley Kincaid Collins; sons, Tracy "Junior" Collins and Kirk Eugene Collins of Beckley; daughter, Tammy JoAnn Collins of Hickory, N.C.; brother, Gene Collins of Beckley; sisters, Wanda Kincaid and Flossie Daniels of Dayton, Ohio, Delerene Jones of Alabama, Maxine Atha of Ameagle. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Workmans Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, with the Rev. Loretta Taylor and Evangelist Sandra Taylor officiating. Friends may call from 6 p.m. today until noon Tuesday at Workmans Creek Church, Clear Creek. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, is in charge of arrangements. Source-Charleston Daily Mail,Charleston WV Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

Matthew M. Collins MONTGOMERY -- Matthew Morris Collins, 80, of Montgomery Heights, Montgomery, died Sunday, March 8, 1998, in Hidden Valley Nursing Home, Oak Hill, after a short illness. He was a retired chief electrician for Hawks Nest Mining Co., with more than 40 years of service, an Army veteran of World War II, and was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a longtime resident of Fayette County, a Methodist and a member of Oak Hill Masonic Lodge 120, Scottish Rite Bodies, Charleston, and the UMW. Surviving: wife, Leona Garretson Collins; daughters, Linda Burk of Montclair, Va., Lois Crawford of Gauley Bridge; five grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove. The family suggests memorial contributions tothe Arthritis Foundation. Source-Charleston Daily Mail,Charleston,WV Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

I'm searching for info regarding ISABELLA "BELLE" COLLINS, who married JAMES JESSE CASE (b. 1831 KY) and resided in Boyle County, Kentucky. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Laura, Hi, I am new to the Collins list and I wonder what the word the word Melungeon. I keep seeing it, but decided I would never know unless I asked. Welcome to the list: People have been asking this for many years and you might get many answers. To me Melungeon means "mixture" . In Colonial times the settlers intermarried with the Indians, traders and Trappers that came from everywhere. Women were not plentiful and men took Indian women for wifes. This was the starting of a melting pot of nationalities, later the slaves were introduced into the melting pot, then as the country grew and borders started to enlarge settlements were discovered in the mountains creating a bigger melting pot and the Melungeons were born. Brenda

Hi: I have some COLLINS ancestors from Nansemond Co, VA and later Gates Co, NC I'm hoping someone can help me. My ancestor Graham COLLINS was born in Nansemond Co, VA abt. 1805. He married Nansey ARLINE in 1821 (b. 1800) in not-far-away Gates Co, NC. His kids are Elijah, Hugh, Hester, Jerusha, and Nanetta. In my research, I have not found too many Collins in Nansemond County, and my main focus right now is to find Graham's parents. So far the only Collins that are candidates are Thomas, David, and William. I think that Graham had a brother Elvy, born 1806. Hugh Wilbur Collins later moved to Gates County NC and lived out his days there. Please let me know if any of these names ring a bell, or if you have other Collins in Nansemond county; maybe we can help each other out! Thanks Tom Rima tcalexi@pacbell.net

Francis Collins Mar 11, 1791 SC d, 1844 Stewart co., Tn. married 1st: Alice Brown abt. 1827; one known son: James Monroe Collins Jan 2. 1829 Stewart co., Tn Francis married 2nd> Anna ?unknown abt 1829. four known children: John Collins ca 1830, Stewart co., Tn Benjamin collins ca 1836 Stewart co., Tn Francis Collins, Jr. ca 1837 Stewart co., Tn Louisa J. Collins ca 1839 Stewart co., Tn. Is anyone researching this family? Will share information Thanks " O, my Father place me once more at the crossing of life, that I may choose the better road" LaNoy Collins golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/ Have a nice day. Researching: Ainsworth, Bateman, Brown, Collins, Jones, Martin, Patterson, Pearre

This article was from a newspaper in Troy, Obion County, Tn. and was sent to me by Mr. Ben Brewer. This is being posted here because Annis (Anna) lived here at one time. She appears on the 1840 census of Stewart co, Tn. with her husband Francis Collins b. March 11, 1791 S.C. Francis Collins died in 1844. OLDEST WOMAN IN AMERICA Mrs. Anna Collins of Troy, Tennessee Is in her 108th year. Mrs. Anna Collins of Troy, Tennessee is probably the oldest woman in the United States. She was born in Robertson County, Tennessee April 17, 1788 and is therefore in her 108th year. Her husband, Francis Collins, was born March 11, 1791 and came from South Carolina to West Tennessee. He was one of the most noted methodist evangelists that was ever in the south. It is said of him that in one of his revival meetings such enthusiasm was manifested that there were in two weeks 845 conversions and 456 accessions to the church. Five children were born to Francis and Anna Collins, two of whom are still living, the eldest being a man of three score and six years. She has used tobacco constantly for fifty-five years and is as strong today as most women at the age of 45. Does anyone know or connect Annis (Anna) Collins? Will share any information Thanks 'In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends" LaNoy Collins 10620 SW 27th Ave D-3 Ocala, Fl. 34476 golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/ Have a nice day. Researching: Ainsworth (SC, Ky, Ms. Tx.) Bateman (NC, Tn, Tx.) Brown ( TN) Collins (NC, SC, Ky, Tx.) Jones (Va, NC, Tx) Martin (Al, Ms, Tx) Patterson (Va) Pearre (Md, Tn )

Does anyone have info on Bridget Collins born 1865 in Brideswell, Roscommon, Ireland and married to James Joseph Mulloy came to USA 1880's.

Researching Collins/Mulloy families from Ballyleague,Roscommon,Ireland. James Joseph Mulloy born 1865 and his wife Bridget (Collins) Mulloy also born 1865 arrived in USA sometime around 1880 and ended up in Springfield,MA. Any info is great. Thanks, MaryAnn

Hi, Cuzzins and Seekers: following data is self-explanatory. I just wish I had the rest of the data: I intend to send for the "rest of the story" very soon. Shirley: bobert@panacom.com ------------------------------------------------------- Wilkes County, North Carolina, Heritage Book, Volume I MEREDITH COLLINS -- 468 Meredith Collins was born in Virginia, in 1760, and was an American Revolutionary War soldier in Montgomery Co., Virginia. A monument which includes his name was unveiled in Pike Co., KY, May 30, 1929, by the Pikesville Chapter DAR. The name of his first wife is not yet known. The only known child of his first marriage was a son named, Bradley. His second marriage was to Polly Holloway between 1790 and 1800. The children of his second marriage were: Archibald, James, and William. Meredith lived for a while in Wilkes Co., NC, and appears on the 1796 Wilkes Co. Tax List. He migrated to Russell Co., VA, after 1796. About 1809, he settled in Floyd Co., KY. Meredith Collins was among the white pioneer families of Floyd Co. in 1810. About 1822, he moved on to Pike Co., KY, and died there in the latter part of 1841. The known children of Meredith Collins are: Bradley, Archibald, James, and William. Bradley Collins (1787-185?) was born in NC, possibly in Wilkes Co. He was a farmer by occupation, but also followed other pursuits. He migrated to Russell Co., VA, with his parents between 1796 and 1799. About 1811, Bradley followed his father, Meredith, to Floyd Co., KY. The Floyd Co. 1820 Census shows that Bradley, in addition to himself and his wife, had one male and two females under the age of fourteen in his household. The male was his son, Andrew. Later census records show additional children. The name of his first wife is not yet known. About 1826[?], he moved to Clay Co., KY. While in Clay Co., Andrew married Betsy Ann Sizemore, Mar.. 31, 1838. He sold his land in 1839, and shortly afterwards, he and his family, Andrew and his wife and son, Lewis, traveled by flat boat down the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers to Missouri. They were in Carroll Co., MO, in 1840, but later settled near Keytesville, Chariton Co., MO. It was here that Bradley received a land grant in May of 1841. Bradley and Andrew raised and sold crops of corn, cotton, and tobacco. About 1844, Bradley and Andrew sold their land in Missouri, and moved to Centerville, Appanoose Co., Iowa, on the Chariton River. They farmed in addition to running a ferry across the Chariton River. Andrew (1811-ca. 1873) was living in 1850, in Appanoose Co., Iowa Census, with his family, Betsy Ann (wife), Lewis, Samson, Archibald, and Polly Ann, and his father Bradley, age 63, born in North Carolina. Bradley died in either Appanoose Co., Iowa, or Hancock Co., Illinois. About 1856, Andrew moved to Warsaw, Hancock Co., IL, where Polly Ann, his daughter, attended her first year in school. About 1859, Andrew moved to Marion Co., MO. The 1860 Census shows the following additional family members: Eliza, age 9, and Eli, age 5. They were both born in Iowa. Andrew and Betsy's sons, Samson, Lewis, and Archibald were veterans of the Civil War. Archibald Collins (1800-ca.1886), born in Russell Co., VA. He married Margaret (Peggy) Coots on May 18, 1824, in Pike Co., KY. He engaged in agriculture in Roane Co., WV, and he possibly died there between 1882 and 1890. His children were: Matilda, John Wesley, Euorkia, Henry Newberry, Jenny, Washington, Lucinda, and Reece. James Collins (1804 - ?) was born in Russell Co., VA. He married Susan Holloway on Oct. 15, 1824, in Pike Co., KY. He migrated from Pike Co. prior to the 1830's. His whereabouts is still unknown. William Collins was born Apr. 13, 1806, and became a "Jack of all trades". He was a lumberman, gunsmith, owner and operator of a dry goods store, and a minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. On Mar. 22, 1829, William married Mary (Polly) Mullins. Their children were: William, Pricy, Lucinda, Louisa, John, Arvid, Floyd, Arminda, and Samson. On Nov. 25, 1860, he married Mary A (Molly) Hatfield. The children of this marriage were: Samuel, Tobias, Archibald, Nancy Jane, Aaron, Levi, Ancel, and Louemma. William died in Nicholas Co., WV, on March 30, 1896. Sources: Research in Public Records --- John D. Young ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilkes County, North Carolina Heritage Book, Volume I [incomplete article] VARDY (VARDI-VARDE) NAVARRAH COLLINS - 469 Vardy Collins, born 1764 in NC, listed on the tax list of Wilkes County during the 1790's, married Margaret (Peggy) Gibson, b. 1773 in Virginia. Vardy married Peggy in NC, and came to what is now Hancock County, Tennessee. He is listed as a taxpayer 1809-1812, in Hawkins County. They had the following children, all born in Hawkins County, except the oldest, who was born in NC: 1 - Lottie, also called Letitia or Peggy, born 1791, married Timothy WIlliams, born 7 November 1808, NC, son of Charles. 2 - Morgan, born 1798, married Minta Gibson, born 1825, in TN. 3 - Allen, born in 1802, married 1st Rachel Reed, born 1804 TN. 2d - Rachel Nichols, born 1831, TN; died 1921 in Hancock County. 4 - Alford, born 1810, married Elizabeth Mullins, daughter of James and Clarah (Martin) Mullins. 5 - Ethel or Effie, born 1812, married Alexander Gowins, born 1815, TN. 6 - Claricia, born 1813, married Isum Biggs, born 1813, TN, son of William and Elizabeth (Collins) Biggs. 7 - Varda, born 1817, married Elizabeth "Betty" Maxey. The 1830, 1840, and 1850 census of Hawkins County, TN, and the Tennessee Land Grants show Vardy Collins to be living there. These land grants were all in what is now called Vardy, Hancock County. The land extended from the Virginia line to the Mulberry Gap-Sneedville road. It included land from the top of Newman's Ridge to the top of Powell's Mountain. Where they received the money for this much land is open to speculation. Possibly it was for military services; possible, but improbably is that Vardy was a pirate. Some sources say that Peggy was descended from the rich pirates who plied the North Carolina waters. Whatever the source of his funds, he was considered one of the wealthier man in the area. Vardy and Peggy operated a hotel-boarding house at the foot of Newman's Ridge where a big sulphur spring is still running. After his death, his descendants owned and operated the hotel until the early 1900's. Vardy and Peggy's descendants can be found in all walks of life. Alford Collins, son of Vardy and Peggy, born 1810, married Elizabeth Mullins, born 1819, daughter of James and Clarah Martin Mullins. Alford and Elizabeth had a large family. One of their children was Batey (Bata) Collins, b. 1844, Hawkins County. He married Cynthia Collins, born 1843, daughter of Simeon and Frankie (Bunch) Collins. Frankie was born in 1805, in NC; died 1885, in Hancock County. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Dotson) Bunch. Batey and Cynthia Collins owned and operated the Collins Boarding House at the foot of Newman's Ridge. They had children: 1 - Noah, born 1878, married Alice Lavin Bales. Her first husband, Morgan Bales, was drowned in Powell's River in Lee County, VA. Noah was a farmer, stock trader, and owned a general merchandise store in Vardy. ---------------------------- copied page ends - darn it! - person who requested this Collins data was only interest in Meredith Collins. Well - I intend to send for the rest of this data - or as much is as possible to acquire. Maybe some of you can add to this with data you already have. ===================

Hi, COLLINS Seekers/Cuzzens: just sharing some misc. data. Shirley: bobert@panacom.com Kentucky Obituaries, 1787-1854, ed. by G. Glenn Clift, 1977. [my caps] Joshua COLLINS, of Versailles, lately of Philadephia. A resident of Versailles, KY, since 1816. Died March 16, 1825. Major Valentine PEERS, of Maysville. Died at the residence of his son-in-law, Lewis COLLINS, Saturday, June 19, 1830. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. William B. COLLINS, of Louisville, formerly of Lexington. Died in August, 1830. Apparently, there was a cholera epidemic in early 1833 in KY. Mrs. Mary COLLINS is listed as dying - but no dates. Joseph PALMER, of Winchester. Stabbed and killed by Joel V. COLLINS, in the summer of 1833. William F. TAYLOR, adopted son of Willis COLLINS, of Winchester, KY. Died at the residence of William TAYLOR, at Point Coupee, LA, on October 2, 1835, age 19 years. Foster COLLINS, of Bourbon County. Died Feb. 22, 1847, age 70 years Thomas COLLINS, of Lexington. Died Apr. 28, 1851. ======================================================= following KY 1790 Tax List Census - COLLINS Surname: first name County Tax List Date Bartlet Fayette 8/4/1789 Bartlet Fayette 11/10/1789 Bartlet Woodfird 5/29/1790 Edward Bourbon 3/1791 Elisha Fayette 6/29/1789 Elisha Woodford 5/29/1790 Jas. [James] Lincoln 1/30/1790 Jeremiah Fayette 6/29/1789 Joel Fayette 5/6/1789 Jno. [Joseph] Fayette 2/27/1790 Joseph Fayette 6/3/1789 Joseph Fayette 2/27/1790 Joseph, Jr. Fayette 6/29/1789 Joseph Woodford 5/5/1790 Josiah Fayette 8/4/1789 Josiah Woodford 5/15/1790 Robert Bourbon 3/1791 Robt. Fayette 12/4/1789 Stephen Fayette 3/19/1790 Wm. Nelson 11/12/1790 KY 1800 Census - Tax List - COLLINS Surname first name County Tax List Date Ambrose Mason 1800 Barbee Madison 10/1/1800 Bartlett Scott 1800 Benjamin Shelby 8/29/1800 Daniel Jefferson 9/3/1800 Dennis Fleming 8/16/1800 Dillard Clark 1800 Dudley Montgomery 8/22/1800 Edmund Mason 1800 Edmund Mason 1800 Edward Logan 1800 Edward Mason 1800 Elisha Clark 1800 Foster Bourbon 1800 Garland Madison 10/1/1800 Henry Warren 1800/01 Isaac Nelson 8/30/1800 James Cumberland 1799 James Fleming 8/16/1800 Jeremiah Woodford 1800 Joel Knox 9/4/1800 Joel Woodford 1800 John Bourbon 1800 John Fayette 8/19/1800 John Fayette 8/19/1800 John Fleming 8/16/1800 John Lincoln 8/23/1800 John Mason 6/10/1800 John Warren 1800/01 John Woodford 8/ - /1800 John, Doct. Jefferson 1800 Josiah Bourbon 1800 Josiah Knox 9/4/1800 Josiah Montgomery 8/22/1800 Joseph Shelby 8/7/1800 Joseph Woodford 1800 Lewis Scott 1800 Richard Madison 1800 Richard Scott 1800 Richard Selby 8/29/1800 Richard Warren 1800/01 Robert Fayette 11/7/1800 Robert Franklin 8/10/1801 Robert Montgomery 8/22/1800 Robert, Sr. Fayette 11/7/1800 Spencer Bullitt 8/16/1800 Spencer Shelby 8/29/1800 Stephen Clark 1800 Thomas Bullitt 8/16/1800 Thomas Madison 10/1/1800 Thomas Mason 6/10/1800 William Green 1800 William Mason 1800 William Shelby 8/25/1800 William Warren 1800/01 William E. Shelby 8/29/1800 Zebulon Nelson 8/30/1800 ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Shirley, I have both articles taken from the Heritage book from Wilkes Co. NC. This is well written and documented by Mr. Young to a point. He neglects to say that there were other children and so far none of those children have been verified. I have worked over 20 years trying to get my John W. Collins who I find living in the household up to and including 1820 but disappears after that.Meredith fathered 4 other sons and 2 daughters that is not mentioned. Family rumors handed down from the children of William Collins ,one of his verified sons, speaks of operating a gristmill on TUG River, the smelting of silver, and that there was a relationship with Vardy Collins. I have records showing Merdy and Vardy both being in Wilkes Co. NC at same times and living on land that joined each other. There was only 4 years difference in their age. William Collins married 1) Mary MULLINS d/o William H. Mullins and Betsy Roberts.2) Maryanne HATFIELD d/o Joseph HATFIELD and Nancy EVANS My John W. Collins b. 1799-1802 ( census ) married twice, but I have never verified that first marriage. ( It is possible John married Lydia Toner 1821 Grainger Co. as per Riffe Book written by Fred J. Riffe 1995 If this is the case it throws another known Melungeon into the pot as Griffin COLLINS signed the marriage bands....... Is Meredith, Vardimon, and Griffin linked together????I would love the answer to that) John W. Collins does show up on McDowell Co. census 1860&70 married to Mary ROARK w/ children Alfred b. 1853 Tazewell Co., Arnetta"Nettie" b. 1855 Tazewell Co. and Richard b. 1858 Tazewell /McDowell Co. MY G Grandfather. Richard left McDowell Co. after the census of 1870 because the only one on 1880 is Arnetta and she is in the household of Harvy MULLINS. Richard went to Craigsville, Nicholas Co. WV and lived with his uncle William Collins til; he married and settled there. I know John W. COLLINS is son of Meredith but can't find a record to verify this. Meredith Collins' Children: m1 unknown name ca. 1782-1785 probably Russel Co, VA c1 Bradley b. 1787 probably Russell Co. VA d. after 1844 probably Appanoose Co. IA Married 4 times c2 Unknown name daughter b. 1788-95 ( possibly Lucinda ) m2 Polly Holloway ca. 1790-95 c3 Unknown name daughter b. 1796-1800 ( possibly Amy) c4 Reuben b. 1796-1799 he had 5 children c5 Edward "Ned" b. 1796-1799 d. after 1870 c6 Archibald b. 1800 he had 8 children c7 John W. b. probably 1802 c8 James b. 1804 2 wives, 6 children c9 William b. 4/13/1806 Russell Co. VA m3 Milly Johnson 1815-18 Common Law wife c10 Meredy Johnson Information coming from Eula Collins Conley, Orvis F. Collins & Marlin Cline These Three researchers are descendants of William Collins s/o Meredith Brenda Collins Dillon

fyi COLLINS; NJ,USA; c.1830 Looking for info re Richard Collins who married Betsy(Last name unknown) Betsy was born 7/11/1811 Died 5/3/1890 Daughter Annie(DOB-5/3/1842 & died 1/18/1909) who married ? Carter and had a daughter Josephine,born 10/16/1892. Carter was killed in the Civil war. She them married Hudson Branson (DOB 11/3/1836) on 10/28/1865. They had 5 children one of whom was Sarah Ellen Branson who was my grandmother,born 4/11/1882. This all happened in Ocean County NJ. Ocean County was at one time part of Monmouth County. jsher0001@aol.com (Jsher0001)

Hi all I am trying to locate info on a Adam COLLINS b. 8/2/1812 in South Carolina date of death unknown but moved to Iowa before 1855, with his wife Alcy (last name unknown) They had 6 children, Mary, Serena, Joseph and Josephine(twins), Rebecca and my GGGrandmother Delana Alcy. I know that at least Delana Alcy COLLINS was born in Dallas County Iowa 9/8/1855 weather the other children were or not is not known at this time. Delana Alcy d. 6/1/1916 m. Franklin David Chaney on 12/13/1874 her children were: Amy Arminnie Chaney, Alvie Edna Chaney, Kenneth Chaney, and Harvey Chaney. If any of this sound the least bit familiar please contact me. Thank You Wendy Thornburg Ranta

-L@rootsweb.com'" <COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: Dauphin County Query Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 23:41:48 -0500 X-Mailer: Microsoft Internet E-mail/MAPI - 8.0.0.4211 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit 3 March 1998, Robert L. Maley , COLLINS Looking for information on the Reuben COLLINS family. He was born circa 1780. He married Susanna. Their children were Eva, b 16 Feb 1806, Elizabeth, b 27 Aug 1807, Harvey b 18 Jan 1809, Susanna, b 1 Oct 1810, Thomas Finney b 13 Feb 1819, Reuben b circa 1823, and William, born 1826. Reuben and Susanna lived in West Hanover Twp. By 1833 they were living in Lykens Valley. A John Collins married Catarina Finley in 1761 in Lebanon Township, Dauphin County (later was Lebanon County). Were these Reuben's parents? Reuben & Susanna's son, Harvey, married Julianna ? circa 1835. They had 8 children, with daughters marrying into the KEEN, COPELAND, JACKSON and possibly the BRUBAKER families. Harvey lived in Perry County from 1840 through 1858, then moved to Millersburg, Dauphin County until his death around 1876. Robert L. Maley rmaley@paonline.com Homepage http://www.paonline.com/rmaley GenWeb Dauphin County Page http://www.paonline.com/rmaley/dauphin.htm

Subject: Whattayamean possible! Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 21:01:50 -0600 From: cas25@lx.net (cas25) To: rac@azstarnet.com Dear Cuz, Remember, you are just one, not yet found, ancestor from having the same line as myself. If we could just find out who it was that was the wife of Old Josiah and mother of your Zachariah we would be home free. They are just covering that up--those Josiah folks--they just will not talk to us--yet. I think she was full bloodied Cherokee lass just like that cousin in Georgia said she was. I also believe that my Nathaniel's first wife may have been Cherokee for same reason--nobody will talk about the "Burrows". Dead ends on Duck River--Cherokee country! BTW, did you check War of 1812 for old Zachariah? National Archives for a record of his service?? He would have to have been only about 16 years old to serve. Some of those soldiers listed as Tennessee Volunteers were obviously from Kentucky, i.e. my Nathaniel. Keep the faith! On Another issue--who is the moderator of that "Collins BB" that you sent information from? I'm not a member of any of those boards, and they kicked me off of one for articulating (arguing) certain issues and the following is one of those issues: (copied from your last message)i.e.: Collins, Stephen (10 Aug 1744-6 Aug 1825 Estill Co KY) married Catherine McIntosh. Now, Stephen Collins, of Halifax Co. Va. has as his wife, Catherine McKendree, dtr of James McKendree, aka Catey Collins who was certified by Halifax Court in 1766, book 11, page 479, as an heir of James McIntree.(General Index to Court Orders, Halifax County, Defendants under my eyeball at this moment.)I also have his Will, and his "relict's" distribution to Catherine and Stephen Collins. I've gotten a little stressed out about trying to correct some of these things because it seems that their attitude is "Don't confuse me with any of your damn facts, my minds made up.!" Anyway, if you have correspondence and rapport with the sender of that and wish to "correct it" please do so, and if you want, refer to me to articulate in detail and provide documentation. I'll be glad to do so to an open minded recepient. (Of course, I would have to admit that correcting that--removes General Alexander McIntosh from their ancestry!!!!<GGG>.)(In the process, also, removes General Byrd Prewitt, who never existed). Get after me--I must repent or move to Midland.-besides it's Lent. Luv, Charles. Check our Web site--http://www.lx.net/charles -- Best of wishes in your journey down the river of life. http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/l/Ruth-A-Collins/