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Benjamin Forrest Collins 1896–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1896

Birth Location: Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: Jun 1963

Death Location: Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: William Collins

Mother: Mary Collins

Spouse(s): Artie Crenshaw

Children(s): Glen Collins, Mary Collins, Gene Collins, Barbara Collins, Aline Collins

The story of Benjamin Forrest Collins began in 1896 in Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Forrest Collins resided in Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Forrest Collins resided in Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Forrest Collins married Artie Myrtle Crenshaw, and had children including Aline Collins, Barbara Ann Collins, Gene Winston Collins, Glen Charles Collins, Mary F Helen Collins. Benjamin Forrest Collins passed away in 1963 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Forrest Collins began in 1896 in Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Forrest Collins resided in Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Forrest Collins resided in Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Forrest Collins married Artie Myrtle Crenshaw, and had children including Aline Collins, Barbara Ann Collins, Gene Winston Collins, Glen Charles Collins, Mary F Helen Collins.
  • Benjamin Forrest Collins passed away in 1963 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Collins
1852–1935
Birth Location: Wayne, Missouri, USA
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Mary Collins
1857–1927
Birth Location: St. Francis County, Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Artie Crenshaw
1896–1977
Birth Location: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
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Children(s)

Glen Collins
1927–1997
Birth Location: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
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Mary Collins
1917–1979
Birth Location: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
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Gene Collins
1925–2017
Birth Location: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
GC
Barbara Collins
1934–
Birth Location: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma
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Aline Collins
1919–1926
Birth Location: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
AC

Benjamin Collins's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Collins
1896–1963
Birth Place: Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Albert Collins
1852–1935
Wayne, Missouri, USA
Mary Collins
1857–1927
St. Francis County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Pinkney (Quinn) Collins
1816–1862
Iron Station, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann "Polly") Jones
1831–1860
Tennessee, USA
Johnson Guess
1829–1879
Mississippi
Harriet Duncan
1828–1888
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Collins
1777–1838
Julia Berry
1791–1855
R Guest
1792–1860
Jane Guest
1800–1860
James Jr
1799–1868
Elizabeth Dodson
1802–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1745–1800
William Wilson
1750–1817
Elmyra Wilson
1775–
Sogwili Society
1767–1843
Sallie Waters
1765–1855
Johnson McKinny
1764–1852
James I
1777–1860
Sarah Shodgrass
1781–1871

Benjamin Collins's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Forrest) Collins (17 May 1896–Jun 1963) m. Artie (Myrtle) Crenshaw (22 October 1896–Oct 1977)
  1. 1. Glen (Charles) Collins 1927–1997 m. Johnnie Stubbs 1929–2021 m. Geneva (F) Collins 1926–
  2. 2. Mary (F "Helen") Collins 1917–1979 m. John (C. "Jack") Delaney 1903–1984
  3. 3. Gene (Winston) Collins 1925–2017 m. Thelma (Frances) Copeland 1923–2000
  4. 4. Barbara (Ann) Collins 1934– m. Jack (Eulas) Hale 1927–1993 m. Oried (Atmer Tucker) Jr 1927–2009
  5. 5. Aline Collins 1919–1926

Benjamin Collins's Timeline

11 Records

1896
17 May 1896
Birth of Benjamin Forrest Collins in Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA
Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma
Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 44
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 55
Benjamin Forrest Collins resided here in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1963
Jun 1963
Age 67
Death of Benjamin Forrest Collins in Ada, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
Ada, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1896
    Event Place: Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03331; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 67-18
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1471; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 248
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341664
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Seminole County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240055
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T624_47; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1374060
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plummerville, Conway, Arkansas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240055

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T624_47; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1374060

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Seminole County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1471; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 248

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341664

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03331; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 67-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03331; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 67-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Konawa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Jun 1963
    Event Place: Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benjamin Forest “Shorty” Collins Jun 1963

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Konawa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1963
    Event Place: Ada, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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