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Elmer Jay Collins 1882–1946 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 22 OCT 1882
Birth Location: Sanilac County, Michigan
Death Date: 9 AUG 1946
Death Location: Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Father: Peter Collins
Mother: Mary Lambert
Spouse(s): Ella Hotrum, Rebecca Collins
Children(s): Hildred Collins, Elmer Collins, Burton Collins, Francis Collins
In 1882, Elmer Jay Collins entered the world in Sanilac County, Michigan, born to Peter Collins And Mary Ellen Lambert. In 1893, Elmer Jay Collins resided in Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan. Elmer Jay Collins married Ella May Hotrum, Rebecca Ruby Carpenter Collins, and had children including Burton Wayne Collins, Elmer Addison Collins, Francis Peter Carpenter Collins, Hildred Mary Collins. Elmer Jay Collins passed away in 1946 in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.
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Biography
- In 1882, Elmer Jay Collins entered the world in Sanilac County, Michigan, born to Peter Collins And Mary Ellen Lambert.
- In 1893, Elmer Jay Collins resided in Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan.
- Elmer Jay Collins married Ella May Hotrum, Rebecca Ruby Carpenter Collins, and had children including Burton Wayne Collins, Elmer Addison Collins, Francis Peter Carpenter Collins, Hildred Mary Collins.
- Elmer Jay Collins passed away in 1946 in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Peter Collins
1850–1894
Birth Location: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
PC
Mary Lambert
1865–1933
Birth Location: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
ML
Spouses(s)
Ella Hotrum
1892–1974
Birth Location: Newburg, Michigan, USA
EH
Rebecca Collins
1885–1911
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
RC
Children(s)
Hildred Collins
1919–2001
Birth Location: Cass County, Michigan, USA
HC
Elmer Collins
1920–1920
Birth Location: –
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Burton Collins
1924–1982
Birth Location: Cass, Michigan, USA
BC
Francis Collins
1905–1979
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
FC
Elmer Collins's Ancestors
Self
Elmer Collins
1882–1946
Birth Place: Sanilac County, Michigan
Parents
Peter Collins
1850–1894
Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
Mary (Ellen) Lambert
1865–1933
Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin (S) Collins
1822–1888
Cattaragus County, New York, United States
Asenath (Walker) Collins
1818–1904
Chatam, New York, USA
Joseph Lambert
1820–1908
Augusta Maine
Rebecca Lambert
1842–1919
Canada
Great-Grandparents
ISRAEL Jr
1787–1864
LOVINIA MARTIN
1791–1878
Peter Walker
1790–1845
Elizabeth Woodward
1786–1850
George DNA
1803–
Mary Thomas
1807–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Martin
1760–1829
Lovina Spring
1762–1843
Richard Thomas
1765–1826
Hannah Thomas
1771–1853
William Crandlemire
1774–1849
Lydia Crandlemire
1781–1858
Elmer Collins's Descendants
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Elmer (Jay) Collins
(22 OCT 1882–9 AUG 1946)
m. Ella (May) Hotrum (10 Nov 1892–17 Jun 1974)
m. Rebecca ("Ruby" Carpenter) Collins (6 Jan 1885–8 Jun 1911)
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1. Hildred (Mary) Collins 1919–2001 m. Woodrow (Wilson) Schweitzer 1915–
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2. Elmer (Addison) Collins 1920–1920
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3. Burton (Wayne) Collins 1924–1982
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4. Francis (Peter Carpenter) Collins 1905–1979 m. Margaret (F Kennelly) Carpenter 1905–1982
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1. Lillian (Margaret) Carpenter 1928–2005
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2. Marilyn (F) Carpenter 1932–2023 m. Daniel (James Campion) jr 1930–1964 m. Thomas (R.) Maher 1934–2006
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Elmer Collins's Timeline
9 Records
1882
22 OCT 1882
Birth of Elmer Jay Collins in Sanilac County, Michigan
Sanilac County, Michigan
1893
1893
Age 11
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan
Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan
1917
1 Dec 1917
Age 35
Elmer Jay Collins was married
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Cassopolis, Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
Cassopolis, Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan
Penn, Cass, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 58
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Penn, Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1946
9 AUG 1946
Age 64
Death of Elmer Jay Collins in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
1882
22 OCT 1882
Birth of Elmer Jay Collins in Sanilac County, Michigan
Sanilac County, Michigan
1893
1893
Age 11
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan
Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan
1917
1 Dec 1917
Age 35
Elmer Jay Collins was married
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Cassopolis, Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
Cassopolis, Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Penn, Cass, Michigan
Penn, Cass, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 58
Elmer Jay Collins resided here in Penn, Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Penn, Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
1946
9 AUG 1946
Age 64
Death of Elmer Jay Collins in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 22 OCT 1882
Event Place: Sanilac County, Michigan
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
[2] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
[3] 1940 United States Federal Census
[4] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
[5] Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911
[6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135
[7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340714
[8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook
[9] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 80; Film Description: 1903 Wayne-1904 Chippewa
[10] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 133; Film Description: 1917 Calhoun-1917 Huron
[11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[12] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
[13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[14] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
[15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
[16] Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Christening
Event Place: Sanilac, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1 Dec 1917
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1893
Event Place: Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan
Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_63; Roll Number: 63
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Cassopolis, Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340714
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Penn, Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 15 Aug 1946
Event Place: Cassopolis, Michigan
Record Source: Newspapers.com - Cassopolis Vigilant - 15 Aug 1946 - 1, Obituary for Elmer J. COLLINS 15 Aug 1946
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 80; Film Description: 1903 Wayne-1904 Chippewa
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Vandalia
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Vandalia, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 133; Film Description: 1917 Calhoun-1917 Huron
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 9 AUG 1946
Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
[4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 22 OCT 1882
Event Place: Sanilac County, Michigan
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
[2] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
[3] 1940 United States Federal Census
[4] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
[5] Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911
[6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135
[7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340714
[8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook
[9] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 80; Film Description: 1903 Wayne-1904 Chippewa
[10] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 133; Film Description: 1917 Calhoun-1917 Huron
[11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[12] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
[13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[14] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
[15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
[16] Michigan, U.S., Birth Records, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Birth Records, 1867-1920
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Christening
Event Place: Sanilac, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1 Dec 1917
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1893
Event Place: Flowerfield, St Joseph, Michigan
Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_63; Roll Number: 63
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan; Roll: T625_756; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 135
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Cassopolis, Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340714
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Penn, Cass, Michigan
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Penn, Penn, Cass, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 15 Aug 1946
Event Place: Cassopolis, Michigan
Record Source: Newspapers.com - Cassopolis Vigilant - 15 Aug 1946 - 1, Obituary for Elmer J. COLLINS 15 Aug 1946
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 80; Film Description: 1903 Wayne-1904 Chippewa
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Vandalia
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Vandalia, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 133; Film Description: 1917 Calhoun-1917 Huron
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 9 AUG 1946
Event Place: Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
[4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Cassopolis Vigilant; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Cassopolis, Michigan, USA; ,0.07230456,0.53941935,0.26241136&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current