Who was William Collins?

William Collins (1679–1755) was born in Lynn, Mass and died in Charlestown, R I. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Collins 1679–1755

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 28 Jun 1679 · Lynn, Mass

Died 20 Dec 1755 · Charlestown, R I

Father John William Collins

Mother Abigail Rose Johnson

Siblings Abigail Collins, Alice Collins, Benjamin Collins, Daniel Collins, Elizabeth Collins, Hannah Collins, John Collins, Joseph Collins Collens, Lois Collins, Mary Collins, Nathaniel Collins, Samuel P Collins, Sarah Collins

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

John William Collins

Abigail Rose Johnson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1679, William Collins entered the world in Lynn, Mass, born to john william collins and abigail rose johnson. William Collins passed away in 1755 in Charlestown, R I.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1679

Birth of William Collins in Lynn, Mass

Birth

1755

Death of William Collins in Charlestown, R I

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Collins

This ancestor line traces from England (1632) to Lynn, Mass (1679) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Collins (1679–1755) was born in Lynn, Mass and died in Charlestown, R I. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 2 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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