While researching Collins in Louisisana I received the following information off of Soldiers and Widows Pension Applications Shederic J Collins born in Marion County Mississippi in 1836 Married Mary Jane Barron on May 31, 1856 in Magnolia MS by Squire Rash J.P. Listed three daughters and one son (no names) He was a private in the LA 28th Company G and 3rd Louisiana Volunteers /Infantry He died on January 14, 1905 in Holloway Rapides Parish LA Buried in the Philadelphia Church Graveyard near Holloway LA Lyn Collins lyne@theriver.com