Matthew Collins 1624–1697
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18 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Collins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees
Researchers connected through Matthew Collins 1624–1697
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Immediate Family
Biography
Matthew Collins was born in 1624 in Berkshire, England. Matthew Collins married judith moore collins, and had children including deborah cary collins. Matthew Collins passed away in 1697 in Charles City, Charles, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Collins
This ancestor line traces from Greater, London, London, England (1500) to Berkshire, England (1624) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Matthew Collins (1624–1697) was born in Berkshire, England and died in Charles City, Charles, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America. 18 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, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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 7 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Matthew Collins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record