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Eliza Jane Collings 1844–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08/05/1844

Birth Location: Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 6 Jul 1896

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Rebecca Webb

Mother: John Collings

Spouse(s): Err Jr

Children(s): Mary Peterson, Thomas Peterson, John Peterson

In 1844, Eliza Jane Collings entered the world in Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA, born to Rebecca Webb And John Collings. In 1860, Eliza Jane Collings resided in Downe, Mauricetown, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA. In 1870, Eliza Jane Collings resided in Downe, Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA. Eliza Jane Collings married Err Peterson Jr, and had children including John Hammitt Peterson, Mary Rebecca Peterson, Thomas H Peterson. Eliza Jane Collings passed away in 1896 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Eliza Jane Collings entered the world in Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA, born to Rebecca Webb And John Collings.
  • In 1860, Eliza Jane Collings resided in Downe, Mauricetown, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1870, Eliza Jane Collings resided in Downe, Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.
  • Eliza Jane Collings married Err Peterson Jr, and had children including John Hammitt Peterson, Mary Rebecca Peterson, Thomas H Peterson.
  • Eliza Jane Collings passed away in 1896 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rebecca Webb
1804–1874
Birth Location: Port Elizabeth, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
RW
John Collings
1802–
Birth Location: Sussex, Delaware
JC

Spouses(s)

Err Jr
1838–1927
Birth Location: Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States
EJ

Children(s)

Mary Peterson
1871–1957
Birth Location: Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
MP
Thomas Peterson
1867–1929
Birth Location: Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
TP
John Peterson
1878–1915
Birth Location: Mauricetown, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
JP

Eliza Collings's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Collings
1844–1896
Birth Place: Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Rebecca Webb
1804–1874
Port Elizabeth, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
John Collings
1802–
Sussex, Delaware
Grandparents
William Webb
1747–1846
Cumberland Co., New Jersey
Elizabeth"Betsey" (Sawquill) Lore
1769–1821
Dividing Creek, Cumberland Co., New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Webb
1727–1791
Nancy Hughey
1720–1798
William Lore
1741–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Webb
1691–1736
Hanna Carter
1696–1794
Seath Sr
1710–1779
Phebe Fraser
1710–1772

Eliza Collings's Descendants

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Eliza (Jane) Collings (08/05/1844–6 Jul 1896) m. Err (Peterson) Jr (5 Aug 1838–27 Jun 1927)
  1. 1. Mary (Rebecca) Peterson 1871–1957 m. William (Thomas) Meehan 1868–1922
    1. 1. Family (called him "Bud") Meehan 1907–1990 m. Mary (Veronica) Mohan 1908–1999
      1. 1. William (Thomas) Meehan 1950–2022
      2. 2. Nancy (Elizabeth) Meehan 1937–2005
      3. 3. Thomas Meehan 1941–1998
    2. 2. William (Meehan) Jr 1897–1925
    3. 3. John (Hammitt) Meehan 1897–1978 m. Virginia (E. Fitzhugh Lupton) Meehan 1907–1990
    4. 4. Frances Meehan 1903– m. George (R) McCord 1889–
  2. 2. Thomas (H) Peterson 1867–1929 m. Clara (E) Vanderslice 1868–1938
    1. 1. Estelle (V) Peterson 1898–
    2. 2. Ruth (C) Peterson 1901– m. Henry (A) Gleason 1902–
      1. 1. Laura (R) Howel 1919–1988 m. Dorris (Virgil) McDowell 1922–1996
      2. 2. George (T) Gleason 1931–1994
  3. 3. John (Hammitt) Peterson 1878–1915

Eliza Collings's Timeline

8 Records

1844
08/05/1844
Birth of Eliza Jane Collings in Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Eliza Jane Collings resided here in Downe, Mauricetown, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Downe, Mauricetown, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Eliza Jane Collings resided here in Downe, Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Downe, Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Eliza Jane Collings resided here in Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1896
30 Jun 1896
Age 52
Death of Eliza Jane Collings in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1896
6 Jul 1896
Age 52
Death of Eliza Jane Collings in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1896
07/06/1896
Age 52
Death of Eliza Jane Collings in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1896
6 Jul 1896
Age 52
Burial of Eliza Jane Collings in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08051844
    Event Place: Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 143
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey, U.s., Marriage Records, 1670-1965
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1896; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.32436174,0.5013601,0.35769695&xid=
    [8] New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Downe, Mauricetown, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Downe, Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1896
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Philadelphia Inquirer - 6 Jul 1896 - Page 9, Obituary for Eliza PETERSON 6 Jul 1896

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 435 Chalfont avenue
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1896; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.32436174,0.5013601,0.35769695&xid=

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Downe, Cumberland, New Jersey
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1896
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 143
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 6 Jul 1896; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.32436174,0.5013601,0.35769695&xid=

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1896
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07061896
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1896
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 143
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
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