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.