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Elton Gus Collins 1895–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1895

Birth Location: Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 14 Dec 1951

Death Location: Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA

Father: James Collins

Mother: Hettie Phelps

Spouse(s): Edna Collins

Children(s): J Collins, Royce Collins

The story of Elton Gus Collins began in 1895 in Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Elton Gus Collins resided in Gilley, Dale, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Elton Gus Collins resided in Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA. Elton Gus Collins married Edna Collins, and had children including Harry Page Collins, J W Collins, Royce Collins. Elton Gus Collins passed away in 1951 in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elton Gus Collins began in 1895 in Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Elton Gus Collins resided in Gilley, Dale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Elton Gus Collins resided in Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA.
  • Elton Gus Collins married Edna Collins, and had children including Harry Page Collins, J W Collins, Royce Collins.
  • Elton Gus Collins passed away in 1951 in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Collins
1861–1912
Birth Location: Dale, Alabama, USA
JC
Hettie Phelps
1863–1932
Birth Location: Dothan, Dale, Alabama, USA
HP

Spouses(s)

Edna Collins
1900–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

J Collins
1926–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
JC
Royce Collins
1923–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
RC

Elton Collins's Ancestors

Self
Elton Collins
1895–1951
Birth Place: Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA
Parents
James W (Bill) Collins
1861–1912
Dale, Alabama, USA
Hettie (Ann) Phelps
1863–1932
Dothan, Dale, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Reuben (Slaughter) Phelps
1832–1913
Crawford, Georgia, USA
Lorenda ((Lucinda)) Summerford
1829–1892
Houston, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Phelps
1803–1871
Nancy Slaughter
1804–1845
Henry Summerford
1799–1860
Martha
1797–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Felps
1769–1816
Reuben Sr
1766–1846
Mary Lawson
1768–1807
Abraham Summerford
1756–1820
Jerusha
1762–1862

Elton Collins's Descendants

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Elton (Gus) Collins (19 Jul 1895–14 Dec 1951) m. Edna Collins (Abt. 1900–)
  1. 1. J (W) Collins 1926–
  2. 2. Royce Collins 1923–

Elton Collins's Timeline

9 Records

1895
19 Jul 1895
Birth of Elton Gus Collins in Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA
Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Gilley, Dale, Alabama, USA
Gilley, Dale, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA
Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 22
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Houston, Alabama, USA
Houston, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama, USA
Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 45
Elton Gus Collins resided here in Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
1951
14 Dec 1951
Age 56
Death of Elton Gus Collins in Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1895
    Event Place: Newton, Dale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 580.0; FHL microfilm: 2339754
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T625_17; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 601
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gilley, Dale, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240012
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T627_38; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35-14
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T624_16; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374029
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Houston; Roll: 1509389
    [7] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [8] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gilley, Dale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gilley, Dale, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T624_16; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374029

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Houston; Roll: 1509389

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T625_17; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 601

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 580.0; FHL microfilm: 2339754

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T627_38; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35-14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T627_38; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35-14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1951
    Event Place: Dothan, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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