Just finished reading the book, "A Sketch of Sam Bass, the Bandit", originally written in 1880 by Charles L. Martin. Three of his partners in crime were Henry, Billie and Joel Collins. The book mentions at one point that Henry was at the house of a relative of his in Grayson County, visiting. This book was delightful in painting a picture of the time and area my other ancestors lived in Texas ans surrounding states. Of course, I wondered with every page if my Collins were related to these "boys". Although, I have no idea of relations to me, Henry, Billy and Joel would be my "Very Most Wanted Collins". Medea1212@aol.com wrote: > Joel Collins - b. KY - probably around 1810 - wife Elizabeth b. 1813 KY. Sons > Josiah b. 1839 KY, William b. 1843 KY, and Joel b. 1849 KY. Elizabeth and > sons show up on 1860 Grayson Co., Texas census - no trace of Joel. Any > clues??? > > Jeanette