To Collins-seekers, I am passing on this message that I received from another mail list I am on. I was able to find vital information on my COLLINS ancestor, William Gregory Collins by using this pension link. It is wonderful, easy and cheap. I spent less than $4.00 for photocopies of the applications for both my ancestor and his widow. It was well worth it. I was able to find out when and where my ancestors were born and married, and when & where William died. It also told me how long they had been in Texas, as well as giving me interesting information on my ancestor's state of health (very poor,) his financial situation (broke!), and other great stuff like where he enlisted, the names of his officers, and where he was wounded (right arm). For anyone else having Confederate ancestors from Texas, I highly recommend it! Michael Davis Tracy, CA