Collins, Francis 11 Mar 1791 was from SC according to his son in the federal census. Francis may be the son of a James Collins ca 1741 NC who relocated to SC. Francis Collins was first found on the 1840 Stewart Co, Tn. census Francis Collins first married: Alice Brown(e) ca 1827 1 known son: James Monroe Collins 2 Jan 1829 Second wife: Anna (Annis) Unknown married aft 1829. Four children: 1. John Collins ca 1830 2, Benjamin Collins ca 1836 3. Francis Collins (M) ca 1836 4, Louisa J. Collins ca 1839 Anarticle written about Anna Collins of Troy, Tn. where she gives her date of birth as 7 Apr 1788 Robertson Co., Tn. and states that Francis Collins was a noted Methodist Evangelist. Also that in one two week period Francis had 845 conversions and 456 accessions to the church. Any help is greatly appreciated Will trade any information I have LaNoy Collins golffer4@worldnet.att.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/