Hello, All, I have been searching for years for our Soloman S. Collins, born in Illinois in 1862. Census forms say his parents were both born in Maine. We know his father's name was John R. Collins. He married Susie May Kachel in 1902, probably in Oklahoma. They had: Eva Pearl, Arthur Frank, Albert Soloman, Gladys May, Elvin Roy, Opal Hannah, Ira Leroy, and Violet May. Soloman and Susie May divorced and Soloman died in 1940 in Olathe, KS, and Susie May died 1955 in Raymore, MO. If anyone has any further info on Soloman's parents and ancestors, I would appreciate it. I have much info on the Kachels. Thanks Ginnie Collins