JACKSON -- Grace Collins Landrum, 91, Elkatawa, former homemaker, mother of T.P. Collins, Lexington, died Feb.19,1998. Services 3 p.m. Saturday, Deaton Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. today. Source-Lexington Herald Leader,Lexington,Ky Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

Thanks to all of you for responses re: Mahala Collins. I've learned the following: 1. There were alot of Mahala Collinses, so the name is fairly common ; 2. Some of you report it was used among the Melungeons; some info on a famous Tenn. bootlegger named Mahala Collins Mullins is available at the following sites: <A HREF="http://pluto.clinch.edu/appalachia/melungeon/">A Melungeon HomePage: Welcome!</A> (provides photos of Mahala's homestead) and <A HREF="http://pluto.clinch.edu/appalachia/melungeon/mah_story.htm">A Melunge on HomePage: Folk Tales # 1</A> ( a folk tale about Mahala); 3. Some of you informed me that Mahala is an Indian name for "woman"; is it a Cherokee name? Just for the record, there were two Mahalas in my line: Mahala Houston (b.1793); m. John Collins, 1807; d. 1882, Milton , Fla. and Mahala J. Collins, (daughter of W.D.J. Collins and Permelia Dixon), b. 1859, probably in Alabama; m. Wm. Taylor in 1897. Thanks again for the interest shown and information shared. Beth Lazenby, Texas

Barbara: I'm interested in the siblings , Major Croom Collins and John Collins, listed in your message. I don't know the parents, siblings, birth or death dates of my John Collins, but he was in Jeferson Co. Ga. in 1825-27, where Major Croom Collins died after 1830 per your info. My John Collins married Mahala Houston in 1807. Mahala was born in 1793 to John Houston and his first wife Mary Murphy. John Houston lived in "the Carolinas". John Collins and Mahala supposedly settled in New Berne, Craven Co.NC. and apparently stayed in NC. until at least 1823, when William D.J.Collins was born there. However, they were in Jefferson Co. Ga. by 1825 because the last of their six children, Spencer Houston Collins, was born there then. By 1830, Mahala is listed on the Jefferson Co.census as head of household. My research notes indicate Major Collins may have been the only Collins listed in Jefferson Co. Ga. census in1820. I have not verified this though. Of course, I'm wondering if my John didn't join his brother , Major, in Ga. around 1825. What do you think? Your info indicates John was married to Mary Loveless. I don't have any info indicating that my John had wives before Mahala, but, who knows? I'd appreciate hearing from you. And to everyone on the list, I promise to stop writing about John and Mahala soon. Thanks for your patience. Beth Lazenby, Texas.

Jamie: Thanks for the response. I don't think there's any connection with our lines yet. It all depends on my mystery man, John Collins, and who his parents and siblings were, none of which I know. He married Mahala Houston in 1807; they settled in NC. for a while, and went to Jefferson Co. Ga. by 1825. They had six children: James W. b. 1812 (no further info); Nancy A. b. 1817;d.1838; Mary Elizabeth, b.1820, d.1838; Jane E. , b.1821(?). d. 1838; ( all of the girls are said to have died in a flu epidemic, perhaps in Ga.) William D.J. b.1823 NC.; m.Permelia Dixon of Ala.; d. 1893, Milton, Fla.( his full name was William Decatur Josepheus Andrew Houston Collins; no wonder they called him W.D.J.) Spencer Houston Collins, b.1825, Jefferson Co.Ga., m. Mary L. Clements of Ala.; d. 1907, Milton,Fla. My Collins line seems to have migrated from NC to Ga to Ala to West Florida, where most of my Collins relatives still live , primarily in the Pensacola, Crestview, Milton areas. My dad came to Texas in the 1920's. Thanks for the Mahala info. Beth Lazenby, Texas

Hi ! anyone working on this line ? James COLLINS b 1872 + Mary SCARS b 1873 1. O.J. Collins b 1903 Collinwood, TN 2. Ivan N Collins b 2-8-1906 Collinwood, TN 3. Dudley Collins b 1905 Collinwood, TN 4. Sadie Collins b 1908 Collinwood, TN Ivan N COLLINS b 2-8-1906 + Bettie Lee ROSS b 2-1-1913 Marshall Co, MS d 6-1-1994 Nashville, TN d 5-17-1983 Nashville TN 1. Edward D Collins 2. Ivan N Jr Collins + Suzie BEATRICE 3. Mary E Collins + MIMS 4. Rosie Collins + WILSON 5. Edna Collins + LANSFORD 6. Joseph B Collins + ? 7. Margaret Collins + ? Ivan N Jr COLLINS lives in Wimington, DE + Suzie BEATRICE 1. Barbara H Collins + EVANS 2. Larry Collins + ? 3. Gregory Collins + ? 4. Delphine Collins + ? 5. Mattie B Collins + WILSON Any info appreciated ! LBALL3466@aol.com Linda

In your post, are you referring to Mr. Leonardo Andrea of Columbia, SC? If so, most of his genealogical research (some 70+ rolls) is on microfilm at the FHL in Salt Lake and available for rent to a local FHC. I wasn't aware of any Collins research done by him so I'll have to take a look at what is there. I'm searching SC early 1800's for Collins to tie in with my Collins-Anderson Caswell Collins. Thanks for the possible lead. Suzanne C. Matson SCMATSON@aol.com

Hello, I found this in my papers and was wondering if anyone knew this line. I hope it will help someone. This is from a file I found at the library, so I will type it as it is. This is from a Mr. Troy Young Collins to Mr. Leonard Andres. I exvhanged letters in 1960 with Mrs. E. A. Leonard, who wrote me that you had a Collins manuscropt for rent. Tif this is so, I'd like to rent it. I've made random notes from most states east of the Mississippi River, hoping to tie in to my line. One reason I wonder is that in 1880 four brothers told the same census taker that their father (my great-grandfather) was born in four states---Va, Tenn, Ill, Ala. My Collins line is as follows: John Collins b 18 March 1782, no more shown Reuben Edward Collins b 22 Jan 1800 no more shown Brothers, I suppose of my Elijah William Collins, below, as the same Bible lists all. Elijah William Collins b 5 Feb 1797 d 8 Aug 1840 in De Kalb County, Alabama married Jane Murphy b 17 June 1802 Tenn, d 5 Sept 1885 Tigertown, Lamar County, Texas, they wed on 16 June 1819. Manurva Young Collins b 20 July 1820 Tenn, d 28 Jan 1824 Rhea County, Tenn. Edward Forebern Collins b 14 April 1822 Rhea County, Tenn, d 20 Oct 1895 Tigertown, Lamar County, Texas (my grandfather) Calvin Preston Collins b 19 July 1824 Rhea Co., Tenn d 22 July 1827 Rhea County, Tenn. Robert Murphy Collins b 18 Nov 1826 Rhea Co., Tenn d ? was living in De Kalb Co., Alabama in 1852 Albion Young Collins b 12 March 1829 Rhea Co., Tenn d 21 Feb Tigertown, Lamar Co., Texas John Lewis Collins b 7 Feb 1831 Schuyler? Co.,Ill, d 11 Nov 1911 Tigertown Palmyra F(leetwood?) Collins b 26 May 1833 Alabama d aft 1884 De Kalb Co., Alabama Mary Jane Collins b 11 March 1834 Alabama d 7 July 1838 (probably in De Kalb Co., Alabama) Mahaley Jane Collins b 11 Aug 1835 Alabama, d in 1885 at or near Tigertown. Alfred Clay Collins b 10 June 1840 De Kalb Co., Alabama d 10 Nov 1911 at Petty, buried at Tigertown (a village 8 mi N of Petty and 18 mi W of paris, Lamar County, Texas.) Above Children: Edward Forebern wed Mary Elizabeth McFarland abt 1845 in De Kalb or Jackson Co., Alabama Robert Murphy wed M. K. Ward (Wond?) 1 Sept 1852 in De Kalb Co., Alabama Albion Young wed Ellen Elizabeth Hadden 16 Aug 1866 in Lamar Co., Texas John Lewis wed Jane Frazier 11 Aug 1853 in De Kalb Co., or Jackson Co., Alabama. Palmyra F(leetwood?) wed William Chitwood abt 1850 in De Kalb Co., Alabama Mahaley Jane wed Horace F. Clark abt 1854 in De Kalb Co., Alabama or Lamar Co., Texas Alfred Clay we Evaline Frances Reed 11 Jan 1866 in Lamar Co., Texas Above: Edward Forebern Collins and wife and son, with above John Lewis Collins and wife and dau---all came in the same wagon to Lamar Co., Texas in Dec 1854, Where Edward Forebern Collins was elected Co. Judge in 1858 and 1860. They, their Mother, Jane (Murphy) Collins, Albion Young Collins, and Mahaley Jane (Collins) Clark--all were in the 1860 census of Lamar Co., Texas. Above: Albion Young Collins enlisted in Mexican War from Lebanon, De Kalb Co., Alabama. He was in the Gold Rush (page 74) 38 of the 1850 census of Sutter Co., California). He and above John Lewis Collins and Alfred Clay Collins--all three-enlisted in the Confederate Cavalry from Lamar Co., Texas I don't know the given name of the father of my great-grandfather Elijah William Collins. I've been concentrating on Va, Tenn, Ill, Alabama , but I may be looking in the wrong states. I've been wonderinf if I shouldn't do more searching in NC or SC, or even Ky., or Ohio, or Ind., or Pa. If you have a Collins manuscript for rent, I'd appreciate knowing your price, as it might help me identify may great-great-grandfather________Collins. My people were in Rhea County, Tenn, 1821-1829, but East Tenn. is a hard place to make headway in. My great-grandfather Elijah William Collins and his brother-in-law Robert Murphy were in the 1830 combined census of Schuyler- McDonough Counties, Illinois, and they were in the 4th Regt. of the Illinois Mounted Volunteers in the 1832 Black Hawk War, in U.S. Service (Abraham Lincoln was in the same Regiment). Signed T.Y. Collins The researcher of this manuscript has long since passed away. I found this file at the library, and made copies of it, in hopes of finding my Collins ancestors. So far I have had very little luck for myself, but thought I would email some of this to the list in hopes of helping others. Happy Hunting. If this helps anyone, Please let me know. Sincerely, Lori

Collins, Miriam, a widow-m. 1680 Theophilis Wimple of Harwich Collins, Susanna s. 1729 aged 87 Collins, Ann d. 1789 age 4 (dau of Thomas, a husbandman and Sarah of Donyland) That's all there is. Maybe someone can use it? Cornelia

In reply to those seeking a North Carolina connection for COLLINS, my great-grandfather was James COLLINS. He was born in NC in 1810, I believe near Plymouth. He lived near Plymouth and owned land there. His parents died when he was young. I do not know and am seeking names for his parents and other kin. Betty.

I just responded to Beth in regard to the Mahala name. It seems several of us are interested in a Thomas Collins from NC. I am supposedly descended from a Thomas Collins who married a Miss Sims. The fartherest back I can document is William C. Collins who married Sarah B. Wortham 2 July 1817, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn. In 1919 a John Collins married Mahala Wortham, a sister of Sarah B. Wortham The only hint that the father of my William may have married a Sims is the fact that also found in Wilson County, Tenn is an Elisha Sims Colline. My particular Collins line moved to Maury County, Tenn and from there to Pulaski Co., Ark where William died. William's wife and al least some of his children returned to Maury County, Tenn where Sarah B. Wortham Collins remarried. Supposedly the children hated their strpfather and scattered. One or two of the children reportedly went to Miss. I can not follow the line of any of William's children other than my own line. In looking for the Collateral line of John H. Collins I did run accross the Mahala name in Miss. I wondered if other members of the family went to Miss other than the brother of John H. Collins. If any of htis sounds familiar to any of you I will be happy to see if I can find anything in my material that will tie to the line on which you are working. Sincerely, Shannon Smyrl

---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Goldie D. Adkins ANSTED -- Goldie Dell Adkins, 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, in an Ansted care center following a long illness. Born May 19, 1915, at Marfrance, she was the daughter of the late George and Susan Walkup COLLINS. Mrs. Adkins had lived in Ansted for 60 years, was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon W. Adkins; a daughter, Patsy Blair; three sons, Harmon Lee, Albert Rondal and Benjamin F. Adkins. Survivors include two daughters, Novella Johnson of Quinwood, Francis Rose of Ansted; five sons, Shirley D. Adkins of Ansted, Billy Joe Adkins of Machals, Maine, Virgil D. Adkins of Fayetteville, Danny L. Adkins of Tampa, Fla. and Jeff A. Adkins of Ansted; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor, with the Rev. Freddie Parkins officiating. Friends may call 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, Ansted. Arrangements by Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted. Source-Register-Herald, Beckley,WV Sherry Crawford Dansher@tkdyer.com

I'm looking for infomation about this Collins family. According to Census Records Ed C. COLLINS was born around 1878 in Georgia. He married Lula C. PECK around 1899 and in 1910 they were living in Forsyth Co., Georgia. (I'm not sure if they were natives of moved there from another county.) The couple had the following children: 1. Cicero D. COLLINS, b. Dec 1, 1899 in Georgia, married Ann UNKNOWN. He was drafted into the army in WWI. 2. Loy V. COLLINS, b. abt. 1901 in Georgia, married married a Duchieter (sic, it's a Germanic name, some had to spell it to me phoenetically) 3. Ruby L. COLLINS, b. July 30, 1903 , married Steve HOWARD, had a daughter, Voncile HOWARD 4. Bessie COLLINS, b. November 2, 1905 in Georgia, and died November 1978 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. She married GLENDON PIRKLE on May 28, 1922 in Forsythe Co., GA. They had three children, Harold, Melba and Marie PIRKLE. 5. Dessie COLLINS, b. about 1908 in Georgia, married a DOVER 6. Bertha L. COLLINS, b. April 4, 1909 in Lumpkin Co., GA; d. March 22, 1995 and married Ruthford WALDRIP 7. Corine COLLINS, b. May 14, 1910 , d. March 1, 1980, she married Theodore Roosevelt THOMAS. They are buried in Sawnee View Gardens, Cumming, Forsyth Co., GA Any information on anyone mentioned above would be dearly appreciated! Thanks! - Jennifer L. Dunn

Beth, I am too am interested in finding siblings for William, son of Thomas C. Collins. I am reasonably certain that there were some. So far, I have not found a NC connection, (other than my sister who lives in Charlotte--a joke!) but there may be one. The name Mahala was used at least a couple of times in my family line and I have seen it elsewhere in my searching. I will file you e-mail in my query list and if I find anything that might connect, I would be pleased to let you know. All the best to you, especially since you are in Texas, I have lived in Laredo, Del Rio, twice in San Antonio and last in Lubbock, where my daughter is attending Texas Tech. Les --------- > From: ELazenby@aol.com > To: lpeine@sssnet.com > Cc: COLLINS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: William Collins > Date: Wednesday, February 18, 1998 10:20 AM > > Les: > > I'm interested in your Thomas Collins line and particularly whether any > siblings are ever located for William. My Collins problem is John Collins who > makes his first appearance in North Caolina in 1807, marrying Mahala Houston, > and settling (according to family legend ) in Craven County, NC. They > ultimately went to Ga. about 1825. > Has there ever been any North Carolina connection to your line? I also was > interested in the name Mahala used in your line and whether it was a common > name. Any assistance would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Beth Lazenby, Texas >

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

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

I am searching for this grandparent whom I believe to be of Melungeon descent. (Mahala is a named frequently used among this group.) I have an informational packet which summarizes info from various sources on this highly interesting group of people which I will send e-mail to any who asks. I would appreciate any help in locating info on Will Collins Family. Here is the only information I have after searching 20 yrs. Descendants of Will Collins (thought to be in the counties of Washington, Scott.Russell, Lee, Wise VA and maybe into KY) 1 Maca - Macha Cunningham Abt 1826 - b: Abt 1826 .. +Will Collins - 1848-1850 d: 1848-1850 Father: Mother: .. 2 Mary Collins Abt 1843 - 1915 b: Abt 1843 in area where Wise Co. Va. is now d: June 03, 1915 in Johmson Co.,KY was a partner of her sister Rachel's husband ....... +[1] Abraham Musick Abt 1836 - Bef 1914 b: Abt 1836 in Va. m: Not Married d: Bef May 15, 1914 Father: James Musick Mother: Mariah Shell ....... 3 Mary Arminta Musick 1865 - 1948 b: October 20, 1865 in Johnson Co. Ky d: October 16, 1948 in Paintsville, Ky. ............ +James Morgan Hager 1859 - 1923 b: July 17, 1859 in Floyd Co., Ky. m: December 02, 1878 in White House, Johnson, Ky. d: May 06, 1923 in Prestonsburg, Ky Father: Daniel Morgan Hager Mother: Amanda E. Birchfield ....... 3 Margaret Musick .. 2 Rachel Collins 1844 - 1914 b: January 01, 1844 in KY d: May 15, 1914 ....... +[1] Abraham Musick Abt 1836 - Bef 1914 b: Abt 1836 in Va. d: Bef May 15, 1914 Father: James Musick Mother: Mariah Shell ....... 3 Rachel F. Musick 1858 - b: August 03, 1858 ....... 3 Mary E. Musick Abt 1859 - b: Abt 1859 .. 2 Charles Collins Abt 1848 - b: Abt 1848 .. 2 Christopher Collins Abt 1850 - b: Abt 1850 Any suggestions appreciated. Nancy S.

NMorri3924@aol.com wrote: > > Les, did your William Collins have another wife and do you know her name? Am > searching for Will Collins d. 1848-1850, who m. Maca-Macha Cunningham, b. abt > 1826. > > Nancy S. Nancy, Yes, William did have two different wives. Elizabeth ? and Zilphia Cornell/Cornwell/Connel/Connor? It is listed differently in different sources. William Collins b: 1784 Giles Co. VA f: Thomas C. Collins, m: Ruth Buffington. They probably had other children too, but I have not found any of them yet. Will Collins could also have been a grandson of Thomas C. Collins. I doubt that my William is your Will. Although they may be related. Here is my 4 generation outline: Descendants of Thomas C. Collins 1 Thomas C. Collins .. +Ruth Buffington ......... 2 [1] William Collins 1784 - 1876 ............. +Elizabeth ? .................... 3 Susan Collins .................... 3 Harrison Collins 1818 - ........................ +Martha Ann Cyrus ............................... 4 Amanda Collins 1842 - ............................... 4 William Collins 1843 - ............................... 4 Allen W. Collins 1848 - ............................... 4 John Collins 1849 - ............................... 4 James Collins 1852 - ................................... +Tasy A. 1856 - ............................... 4 Romaine Collins 1859 - ............................... 4 Eugene Collins 1859 - 1930 ................................... +Nancy Jane Kinder 1865 - 1928 ............................... 4 Effie S. Collins 1862 - ............................... 4 Erby Collins 1868 - 1890 ............................... 4 Eliza Cyrus 1834 - .................... 3 America Collins .................... 3 Madison Collins 1828 - .................... 3 Daniel Collins .................... 3 Mary Jane Collins .................... 3 Nathaniel Collins 1832 - ......... *2nd Wife of [1] William Collins: ............. +Zilphia (Cornwell) Cornell 1809 - 1881 .................... 3 Mahala Collins 1837 - .................... 3 Nathan Collins 1838 - 1898 ........................ +Mary E. Crittendon .................... 3 Patience Collins 1843 - .................... 3 Ruth Collins 1845 - .................... 3 Aaron Collins 1847 - 1919 ........................ +Susan Cremeans 1844 - 1937 ............................... 4 Archable (Art) Snedeker Collins 1871 - 1944 ............................... 4 Mahala (Sis) C. Collins 1874 - 1902 ............................... 4 John Henry Collins 1876 - 1969 ................................... +Rosa Belle DeWitt 1880 - 1963 ............................... 4 Alonzo (Lon) Keeter Collins 1877 - 1947 ............................... 4 Martha (Mirttie) Collins 1882 - ................................... +William Thompson .................... 3 Christopher Collins 1850 - .................... 3 Lafayette Collins 1851 - .................... 3 Enoch Collins 1852 - You didn't say where your Will was from. But so far I have found my Collins line in VA Giles Co./WV Cabell Co./ OH Lawrence & Gallia in this time frame. Best of luck hunting. Les

I am searching for the parents and siblings of Anderson Caswell Collins, b. 29 May 1833, d. 2 July 1904. He married (1) Julia Bushy and (2) Maggie Taylor. Known children by first wife are: Robert Lee Collins, John Wallace Collins, William Anderson Collins, Ella Collins, Ida Collins, and Mamie Collins. The children are thought to have been born in that part of Abbeville County that became Greenwood County, South Carolina. Any info or leads appreciated. Suzanne C. Matson SCMATSON@aol.com

Les: I'm interested in your Thomas Collins line and particularly whether any siblings are ever located for William. My Collins problem is John Collins who makes his first appearance in North Caolina in 1807, marrying Mahala Houston, and settling (according to family legend ) in Craven County, NC. They ultimately went to Ga. about 1825. Has there ever been any North Carolina connection to your line? I also was interested in the name Mahala used in your line and whether it was a common name. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks, Beth Lazenby, Texas

Bill, I also have this listing for JAMES COLLINS who was living next door to HARRISON COLLINS. This is from the 1880 Census for Guyan Twp. Gallia Co. OH., page 386, June 15, 1880. 155/155 Collins, James 27 mw farmer/laborer WV/WV/WV Tasy? 24 fw wife/keeping house OH/WV/OH Albert G 5 mw son OH/WV/OH Edward 2 mw son OH/WV/OH So, did you have this information as well? Do you have a better name for James' wife. I had a hard time trying to read the first letter of her name. Les