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