Who was William Collins?

William Collins (1724–1767) was born in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Collins 1724–1767

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Feb 1724 · Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Died 14 Aug 1767 · Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Father Joseph Senior (1672–1748)

Mother Mary Catherine Robertson Collins Hudleston

Siblings Annie Collins, Ernest Collins, Franklin J Collins, George Collins, Irene Collins, Joseph Oliver Collins Ll Capt, Mary C Collins, Mary Collins, Rebecca Collins, Richard Collins, Sarah Collins, Thomas Collins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Senior

1672–1748

Mary Catherine Robertson Collins Hudleston

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Collins began in 1724 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States. William Collins passed away in 1767 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1724

Birth of William Collins in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Birth

1767

Death of William Collins in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Collins

This ancestor line traces from Lynn, Massachusetts (1651) to Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1724) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Collins (1724–1767) was born in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States and died in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States. 3 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, 3 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 3 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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