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Dean Arthur Collins 1882–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 February 1882

Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 25 July 1946

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jacob Collins

Mother: Elizabeth Rice

Spouse(s): Etta Cox

Children(s): Cleveland Collins, Clyde Collins, Myrtle Collins, Ruth Canup, Inez Collins, Clifton Collins, Cristine Collins, Truman Collins, Raymond Collins

The story of Dean Arthur Collins began in 1882 in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America. In 1910, Dean Arthur Collins resided in Belton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1918, Dean Arthur Collins established residence. Dean Arthur Collins married Etta Cox, and had children including Cleveland Collins, Clifton Collins, Clyde Collins, Cristine Collins, Inez Collins, Myrtle Evangeline Collins, Raymond Floyd Collins, Ruth Lillie Canup, Truman Collins. Dean Arthur Collins passed away in 1946 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Dean Arthur Collins began in 1882 in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Dean Arthur Collins resided in Belton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1918, Dean Arthur Collins established residence.
  • Dean Arthur Collins married Etta Cox, and had children including Cleveland Collins, Clifton Collins, Clyde Collins, Cristine Collins, Inez Collins, Myrtle Evangeline Collins, Raymond Floyd Collins, Ruth Lillie Canup, Truman Collins.
  • Dean Arthur Collins passed away in 1946 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dean Collins's Ancestors

Self
Dean Collins
1882–1946
Birth Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Jacob Watson Collins
1843–1927
Pickens District, South Carolina
Elizabeth Rice
1847–1891
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Watson) Collins
1805–
North Carolina
Mary (Ann) Eaton
1807–1880
South Carolina
Jordan Rice
1812–1902
Pendleton District, SC
Emilia Alexander
1818–1892
Pendleton District, SC
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Alexander
1785–1856
Keziah Watson
1785–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Alexander
1760–1850
Mary Unk
1757–1851

Dean Collins's Descendants

1.
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Dean (Arthur) Collins (3 February 1882–25 July 1946) m. Etta Cox (13 February 1884–10 October 1979)
  1. 1. Cleveland Collins 1908–
  2. 2. Clyde Collins 1910–
  3. 3. Myrtle (Evangeline) Collins 1912–2011 m. Oliver (G) White 1907–1965
    1. 1. Betty (Jean) Pittman 1931–2019
    2. 2. Evelyn White 1932–2018 m. Ralph (Gilbert) Land 1929–1990
  4. 4. Ruth (Lillie) Canup 1916–2002
  5. 5. Inez Collins 1918–2013 m. James (William) Tucker 1912–1980
  6. 6. Clifton Collins 1920–
  7. 7. Cristine Collins 1922–
  8. 8. Truman Collins 1924–
  9. 9. Raymond (Floyd) Collins 1906–1987 m. Betty (Sue) Long 1907–1976
    1. 1. Raymond (Mack) Collins 1928–2013
    2. 2. Kathryn (Doris) Collins 1930–1998 m. William (Taylor) Burrell 1928–2020
    3. 3. Olin (Franklin) Collins 1933–2002

Dean Collins's Timeline

5 Records

1882
3 February 1882
Birth of Dean Arthur Collins in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 28
Dean Arthur Collins resided here in Belton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Belton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1918
abt 1918
Age 36
Dean Arthur Collins resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 48
Dean Arthur Collins resided here in Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1946
25 July 1946
Age 64
Death of Dean Arthur Collins in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 February 1882
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belton, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1448; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1375461

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1918
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2341933

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1946
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Greenville News - 25 Jul 1946 - Page 13, Obituary for Dean Arthur Collins 25 Jul 1946

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 July 1946
    Event Place: Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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