Who was Edward Collins?

Edward Collins (1713–1796) was born in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Collins 1713–1796

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Nov 1713 · Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 10 Oct 1796 · Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Spouse Rebecca Hale

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Rebecca Hale

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Biography

In 1713, Edward Collins entered the world in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Edward Collins married rebecca hale. Edward Collins passed away in 1796 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Edward Collins in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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1796

Death of Edward Collins in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Collins

This ancestor line traces from Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1030) to Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1713) across 19 generations.

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: Edward Collins (1713–1796) was born in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Edward Collins PTP

1713–1796

Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA