Hello everyone. I am new to the list and my Collins was, John Collins(1830-1865) who , according to the Jackson Co. Wv. 1860 census was born in Ohio. John married Lydia Martha(Mary) Bumgarner in 1855. I believe that even though John was born in Ohio, his family were in Smithsville Wv. I have been unable to find any info on him except a mention in the History of Ritchie Co. Wv., written by a Mrs. Lowther. It states a Manley, Phoebe, Chainey and a John Collins from Wirt Co. Wv. Mother was Mary Collins.There were 3 brothers who came to Harrison Co. Wv. and developed the Collins settlement. I believe my John may have been descended from them. 2 of the brothers were said to have gone to Ky. and one to Clinton Co. Ohio. Of course all this is speculative. I am surpried at how little info or none for that matter that l have been able to get on my John. I have reason to believe my Collins were part Native American(Mulungeon) and they would have kept this a secret, which makes my research that much harder. If anyone has any info to share, i would greatly appreciate it. Barbara Charles.