Allow me to introduce myself. I just signed on to this list. My name is Craig Collins, and I'm originially from High Point, NC. I'm looking for information on my ancestors, and don't have much to work with. I know that Collins is a popular surname, and that basically I'm grasping at straws, The information I have is as follows: My dad was born in Patrick Co., Virginia, then moved to High Point, NC at an early age. My grandfather's name was William Blaine Collins. I think he was born in Patrick Co., and he died in High Point (Guilford Co.), NC, but I have no dates. My great grandfather's name was William Thomas Collins and he was born on 1/19/1862, and died on6/28/1934). He was born and lived in Patrick or Henry Co.,VA. My great, great grandfather's name was Jack Collins, but I have no dates (none on his tombstone) for him, no wife or children information, but I do know he lived in Patrick or Henry Co, VA as well. My father had no brothers, my grandfather (William Blaine Collins) had no brothers, but my great grandfather William Thomas did have a brother named Jim who had several children, and we think some of these were sons, but aren't sure. Jim lived in Patrick Co. as well. I have checked the 1850 Census for VA and find no record of either Jim or Jack. I have no clue who Jack's father was, where he was born or where to search. I have discovered that there are a lot of Collins in both NC and VA, so am searching for any possible links in those two states. There is no family bible, wills or deeds to work with. I emailed all those on the Collins Root Web Surname page, but so far haven't found any connections. I have also search what records are available for Civil War veterans from NC and VA, and saw several Collinses, but recognized no names. Does anyone recognize any connections, or have suggestions where else I can go to search for information. Thanks in advance for your time, trouble and consideration. Regards, Craig Collins ccoll67202@aol.com craig.collins@gs.com