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Benjamin S Collins 1822–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1822

Birth Location: Cattaragus County, New York, United States

Death Date: 10 March 1888

Death Location: Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: ISRAEL Jr

Mother: LOVINIA MARTIN

Spouse(s): Asenath Collins

Children(s): Peter Collins, William Collins, Elizabeth McClure, Alvaro Collins, Wesley Collins, Zenas Collins, George Collins, James Collins

Benjamin S Collins was born in 1822 in Cattaragus County, New York, United States, the child of Israel Collins Jr And Lovinia Martin. In 1851, Benjamin S Collins resided in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. In 1860, Benjamin S Collins resided in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. Benjamin S Collins married Asenath Walker Collins, Celia Weaver, and had children including Alvaro Collins, Elizabeth Mcclure, George Collins, James Collins, Peter Collins, Wesley Collins, William Collins, Zenas Collins. Benjamin S Collins passed away in 1888 in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin S Collins was born in 1822 in Cattaragus County, New York, United States, the child of Israel Collins Jr And Lovinia Martin.
  • In 1851, Benjamin S Collins resided in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • In 1860, Benjamin S Collins resided in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
  • Benjamin S Collins married Asenath Walker Collins, Celia Weaver, and had children including Alvaro Collins, Elizabeth Mcclure, George Collins, James Collins, Peter Collins, Wesley Collins, William Collins, Zenas Collins.
  • Benjamin S Collins passed away in 1888 in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

ISRAEL Jr
1787–1864
Birth Location: Cattaragus County, New York, USA
IJ
LOVINIA MARTIN
1791–1878
Birth Location: New York, USA
LM

Spouses(s)

Asenath Collins
1818–1904
Birth Location: Chatam, New York, USA
AC

Children(s)

Peter Collins
1850–1894
Birth Location: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
PC
William Collins
1860–
Birth Location: Michigan
WC
Elizabeth McClure
1844–1937
Birth Location: Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada
EM
Alvaro Collins
1848–1896
Birth Location: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
AC
Wesley Collins
1842–
Birth Location: Dereham , Oxford, Ontario, Canada
WC
Zenas Collins
1849–1901
Birth Location: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
ZC
George Collins
1853–
Birth Location: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
GC
James Collins
1863–
Birth Location: Buel, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA
JC

Benjamin Collins's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Collins
1822–1888
Birth Place: Cattaragus County, New York, United States
Parents
ISRAEL COLLINS Jr
1787–1864
Cattaragus County, New York, USA
LOVINIA MARTIN
1791–1878
New York, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Martin
1760–1829
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, USA
Lovina Spring
1762–1843
CT ?
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Collins's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (S) Collins (1822–10 March 1888) m. Asenath (Walker) Collins (7 July, 1818–25 January 1904)
  1. 1. Peter Collins 1850–1894 m. Mary (Ellen) Lambert 1865–1933
    1. 1. Elmer (Jay) Collins 1882–1946 m. Ella (May) Hotrum 1892–1974 m. Rebecca ("Ruby" Carpenter) Collins 1885–1911
      1. 1. Hildred (Mary) Collins 1919–2001 m. Woodrow (Wilson) Schweitzer 1915–
      2. 2. Elmer (Addison) Collins 1920–1920
      3. 3. Burton (Wayne) Collins 1924–1982
      4. 4. Francis (Peter Carpenter) Collins 1905–1979 m. Margaret (F Kennelly) Carpenter 1905–1982
        1. 1. Lillian (Margaret) Carpenter 1928–2005
        2. 2. Marilyn (F) Carpenter 1932–2023 m. Daniel (James Campion) jr 1930–1964 m. Thomas (R.) Maher 1934–2006
    2. 2. Rebecca (Jane (Jennie)) Collins 1885–1964 m. Eugene (Custus) Armstrong 1879–1952
      1. 1. Anna (F Armstrong) McCormick 1914–1953 m. Frank (Samuel) McCormick 1911–1987
        1. 1. James (Kent) McCormick 1937–1992
        2. 2. Eugene (Andrew) McCormick 1934–2023
    3. 3. Willard (D.) Collins 1885–1885
  2. 2. William Collins 1860–
  3. 3. Elizabeth McClure 1844–1937 m. Jas. McClure 1840–
    1. 1. Susan McClure 1866–
    2. 2. James McClure 1864–
    3. 3. Benj. McClure 1876–
    4. 4. Melinda McClure 1874–
  4. 4. Alvaro Collins 1848–1896
  5. 5. Wesley Collins 1842–
  6. 6. Zenas Collins 1849–1901
  7. 7. George Collins 1853–
  8. 8. James Collins 1863–

Benjamin Collins's Timeline

6 Records

1822
1822
Birth of Benjamin S Collins in Cattaragus County, New York, United States
Cattaragus County, New York, United States
1851
1851
Age 29
Benjamin S Collins resided here in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1860
21 Jul 1860
Age 38
Benjamin S Collins resided here in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 41
Benjamin S Collins resided here in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Benjamin S Collins resided here in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1888
10 March 1888
Age 66
Death of Benjamin S Collins in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Cattaragus County, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Oxford, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11745; Page: 117; Line: 9
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 605; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 327
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Oxford, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11745; Page: 117; Line: 9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Michigan, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 605; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 327

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 March 1888
    Event Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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