I have been searching the Meredith Collins line for many years . His first son was Bradley Collins b. 1786 NC. In 1809-10 the family left their home in Russell Co. Va. and resettled on land in Floyd Co. KY. Bradley stayed behind in Russell Co. on the family land there. He married the first time but first wife unknown..... Perhaps I have found first wife>>>>>>>> Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850 Family Tree Maaker CD #229 Collins, Bradley Spouse : Lunsford, Elizabeth Clay Co, KY Marriage date : Sep 5, 1830 (You list the marriage date as 1836) Collins, Bradley Spouse : Barney, Catharine Clay Co, Ky Marriage date : Jul 22, 1831 Collins, Bradley Spouse : Griffin, Betsy Clay Co, Ky Marriage date : Feb 13, 1833 Collins, Bradley Spouse : Ray, Jane Orange Co, NC Marriage date : Feb 22, 1817 (Could this possibly be Bradley's first wife whose name is unknown on your file? ) Brenda