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David Collins 1750–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1832

Death Location: Morgan, Indiana, United States

Father: John Sr

Mother: Martha Demsey

Spouse(s): Thompsie Posting

Children(s): Eleanor Collins, Aaron COLLINS, David COLLINS, Nancy COLLINS, Margaret Collins, Harmon Collins, Levi Collins, Hiram Collins, Solomon Collins, Elvira Collins, Eleanor Collins, ISAIAH COLLINS

The story of David Collins began in 1750 in Grayson, Virginia, United States. In 1790, David Collins resided in Bertie, North Carolina, United States. David Collins married Thompsie Posting, and had children including Aaron Collins, David C Collins, Eleanor Collins, Eleanor Penelope Nellie Collins, Elvira Collins, Harmon Collins, Hiram Collins, Isaiah Collins, Levi Collins, Margaret Collins, Nancy Collins, Solomon Collins. David Collins passed away in 1832 in Morgan, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of David Collins began in 1750 in Grayson, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1790, David Collins resided in Bertie, North Carolina, United States.
  • David Collins married Thompsie Posting, and had children including Aaron Collins, David C Collins, Eleanor Collins, Eleanor Penelope Nellie Collins, Elvira Collins, Harmon Collins, Hiram Collins, Isaiah Collins, Levi Collins, Margaret Collins, Nancy Collins, Solomon Collins.
  • David Collins passed away in 1832 in Morgan, Indiana, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Collins's Ancestors

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David Collins
1750–1832
Birth Place: Grayson, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Collins Sr
1690–1752
,Nansemond,Virginia,USA
Martha Demsey
1700–1759
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Collins
1667–1748
Courtland, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Catherine Robertson
–1728
John Dempsy
1664–1708
England
Sarah Holliman
1660–1749
England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hollyman
1618–1695
Sara England
1622–1660
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hollyman
1598–
Elizabeth DEANE
1598–1647

David Collins's Descendants

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David Collins (1750–1832) m. Thompsie Posting (20 May 1753–30 Mar 1810)
  1. 1. Eleanor (Penelope Nellie) Collins 1783–1850 m. John (Bull Turnbull) Jr 1770–1835
    1. 1. John (T. "Jack") Turnbull 1803–1891 m. Liza (Sarah) Childers 1806–1889
      1. 1. Nicholas Turnbull 1847–1910 m. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Freeman 1849–1910
        1. 1. Mary (Emily) Turnbull 1867–1910 m. Elon (Joseph) Phay 1856–1932
        2. 2. John (W.) Turnbull 1871–
        3. 3. Sarah (J.) Turnbull 1872–1908
        4. 4. Nancy (E.) Turnbull 1877–1915
        5. 5. Eliza (E.) Turnbull 1879–1910
        6. 6. Edward Turnbull 1884–
        7. 7. Joseph Turnbull 1885–
        8. 8. Harriet (M.) Turnbull 1875–1908
        9. 9. Harriet (M Hetty) Turnbull 1881–1940
      2. 2. Mary (E) Turnbull 1851–
      3. 3. Sarah Tumbull 1846–
      4. 4. Thomas Turnbull 1835–
      5. 5. Emily Turnbull 1833–
      6. 6. Melissa Turnbull 1838–1917
      7. 7. Margaret Turnbull 1828–1907
      8. 8. Clarissa Turnbull 1849–
      9. 9. Harriet Turnbull 1844–
    2. 2. Nicholas Turnbull 1825–1860
    3. 3. Bartheny Bull 1801– m. Jacob Anderson 1779–1860
      1. 1. James (M) Anderson 1827–
      2. 2. William (M) Anderson 1832–1902
      3. 3. Nancy Anderson 1825–
      4. 4. Martha Anderson 1835–
      5. 5. Margaret Anderson 1826–
      6. 6. Isham Anderson 1837–1899
      7. 7. Hiram Anderson 1838–1858
      8. 8. Campbell (C) Anderson 1840–1901
    4. 4. Margaret (Peggy) Bull 1806–1880
    5. 5. Rhoda Bull 1814– m. Abraham Childers 1815–
    6. 6. William (T) Bull 1808–1865
    7. 7. Thomas Turnbull 1816–1890
    8. 8. Nathaniel Turnbull 1827–1860
    9. 9. Rhoda BULL 1802–
  2. 2. Aaron COLLINS 1773–1855
  3. 3. David (C) COLLINS 1774–1845
  4. 4. Nancy COLLINS 1783–
  5. 5. Margaret Collins 1785–1870
  6. 6. Harmon Collins 1790–
  7. 7. Levi Collins 1784–1860
  8. 8. Hiram Collins 1793–1857
  9. 9. Solomon Collins 1786–1882
  10. 10. Elvira Collins 1780–1855
  11. 11. Eleanor Collins 1783–1850
  12. 12. ISAIAH COLLINS 1788–1885 m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Mason 1787–1838

David Collins's Timeline

3 Records

1750
1750
Birth of David Collins in Grayson, Virginia, United States
Grayson, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 40
David Collins resided here in Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
1832
1832
Age 82
Death of David Collins in Morgan, Indiana, United States
Morgan, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bertie, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 352; Image: 208; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Morgan, Indiana, United States

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