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William Collins 1774–1869

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Collins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 09 Oct 1774 · Somers, CT
Died 12 Mar 1869 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph Collins
Mother Grace Brown (1748–1789)
Spouse Eunice Parsons
Children Eunice Collins

Researchers connected through William Collins 1774–1869

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Biography

William Collins was born in 1774 in Somers, CT, the child of joseph collins and grace brown. William Collins married eunice parsons, and had children including eunice collins. William Collins passed away in 1869 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1774
Birth of William Collins in Somers, CT
Birth
1869
Death of William Collins in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Collins

This ancestor line traces from Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1747) to Somers, CT (1774) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Collins (1774–1869) was born in Somers, CT 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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.
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.

William Collins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Collins PTP
1774–1869
Somers, CT
Parents
Unknown
Grace Brown PTP
1748–1789
Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Collins's Descendants

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William Collins PTP 1774–1869