Who was Jabez Collins?

Jabez Collins (1744–1839) was born in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jabez Collins 1744–1839

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

Born 03 Dec 1744 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Died 05 Oct 1839 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

Father Deacon William Collins

Mother Anne Jones

Siblings Abiah Abi Collins Gowdy Strong, Alice Collins, Anne Collins, Deacon Jabez Collins Lieut, John Collins, Joseph Collins, Levi Collins, Mary Collins, William Collins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon William Collins

Anne Jones

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1744, Jabez Collins entered the world in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA, born to deacon william collins and anne jones. Jabez Collins passed away in 1839 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Jabez Collins in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

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1839

Death of Jabez Collins in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jabez Collins

This ancestor line traces from Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1030) to Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1711) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jabez Collins (1744–1839) was born in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA and died in Somers, Tolland, 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 Jabez 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.
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