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Earnest Henrick Collins 1908–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 November 1908

Birth Location: Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 20 May 1979

Death Location: Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Laura Sowell

Spouse(s): Lucy Rodgers

Children(s): Joseph Collins, Lucy Collins, Janell Collins, Alta Collins

Earnest Henrick Collins was born in 1908 in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America, the child of James Patton Collins Sr And Laura Belle Sowell. In 1932, Earnest Henrick Collins resided in 1600 Waller Atreet.. In 1935, Earnest Henrick Collins resided in Austin. Earnest Henrick Collins married Lucy Ann Rodgers, and had children including Alta Laverne Collins, Cherry Collins, Janell Collins, Joseph Ireland Collins, Larry Hendrick Collins, Lucy Helen Collins. Earnest Henrick Collins passed away in 1979 in Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Earnest Henrick Collins was born in 1908 in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America, the child of James Patton Collins Sr And Laura Belle Sowell.
  • In 1932, Earnest Henrick Collins resided in 1600 Waller Atreet..
  • In 1935, Earnest Henrick Collins resided in Austin.
  • Earnest Henrick Collins married Lucy Ann Rodgers, and had children including Alta Laverne Collins, Cherry Collins, Janell Collins, Joseph Ireland Collins, Larry Hendrick Collins, Lucy Helen Collins.
  • Earnest Henrick Collins passed away in 1979 in Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Earnest Collins's Ancestors

Self
Earnest Collins
1908–1979
Birth Place: Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
James Patton Collins Sr.
1870–1933
Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
Laura (Belle) Sowell
1874–1954
Guadalupe County, Texas, United States of America
Grandparents
James (Asa) Sowell
1841–1891
Texas, United States
Araminta (Adaline) Sowell
1846–1902
Seguin, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Asa Sowell
1822–1877
Mary Turner
1829–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847

Earnest Collins's Descendants

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Earnest (Henrick) Collins (29 November 1908–20 May 1979) m. Lucy (Ann) Rodgers (15 June 1910–3 Oct 2002)
  1. 1. Joseph (Ireland) Collins 1929–1988 m. Cherry (Nell) Collins 1932–1992
    1. 1. Cyntha (Lynn) Collins 1949–1952
  2. 2. Lucy (Helen) Collins 1932–2015 m. Carl (Clifford) Ferguson 1929–2020
  3. 3. Janell Collins 1934– m. Warren (Eugene) Hartgrove 1931–2005 m. Tommy (Edgar) Lawhon 1946–2015
  4. 4. Alta (Laverne) Collins 1936–1999 m. George (Gilbert) Abbott 1931–2004

Earnest Collins's Timeline

6 Records

1908
29 November 1908
Birth of Earnest Henrick Collins in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
1932
1932
Age 24
Earnest Henrick Collins resided here in 1600 Waller Atreet.
1600 Waller Atreet.
1935
1935
Age 27
Earnest Henrick Collins resided here in Austin
Austin
1940
1940
Age 32
Earnest Henrick Collins resided here in J.p. 2, Travis, Texas, USA
J.p. 2, Travis, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Earnest Henrick Collins resided here in Williamson, Texas, USA
Williamson, Texas, USA
1979
20 May 1979
Age 71
Death of Earnest Henrick Collins in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America
Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 November 1908
    Event Place: Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 299
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [3] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [4] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: 1600 Waller Atreet.
    Record Source: The Austin American; Publication Date: 27 Jan 1932; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Austin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J.p. 2, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 299
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1979
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Texas, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America

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