Who was Susanna Collins?

Susanna Collins (1775–1866) was born in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States and died in China Grove, Marion, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Susanna in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Susanna Collins 1775–1866

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

Born 16 May 1775 · Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

Died 19 Nov 1866 · China Grove, Marion, Mississippi, United States

Father Moses Collins

Mother Hannah Willis

Siblings Ailcey Collins, Hannah Collins, Henry Collins, Joseph Collins, Joshua Collins, Moses Collins Jr, Nancy Ann Collins, Rebecca Collins, Sarah Collins, Seaborn Collins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Collins

Hannah Willis

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Susanna Collins began in 1775 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. Susanna Collins passed away in 1866 in China Grove, Marion, Mississippi, United States.

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1775

Birth of Susanna Collins in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

Birth

1866

Death of Susanna Collins in China Grove, Marion, Mississippi, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Susanna Collins

This ancestor line traces from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales (1469) to Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States (1775) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Susanna Collins (1775–1866) was born in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States and died in China Grove, Marion, Mississippi, United States. 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 Susanna 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 11 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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