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Emily Alice Collins 1870–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1870

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1933

Death Location: Selica, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Madison Pierson

Children(s): Bessie Pearson, William Pierson, Walter Pierson, Sherman Pierson, Mary Pierson, Macie Pierson, Annie Pierson, Franklin Pearson, Lena Pearson

In 1870, Emily Alice Collins entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Levi Collins And Huldie Ann Reece Collins. In 1900, Emily Alice Collins resided in Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Emily Alice Collins resided in Cashiers Valley, Jackson, North Carolina, USA. Emily Alice Collins married Madison Jim James Pierson, and had children including Annie E Pierson, Bessie Bell Pearson, Franklin A Pearson, Lena C Pearson, Macie A Pierson, Mary E Pierson, Sherman B Pierson, Walter T Pierson, William L Pierson. Emily Alice Collins passed away in 1933 in Selica, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Emily Alice Collins entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Levi Collins And Huldie Ann Reece Collins.
  • In 1900, Emily Alice Collins resided in Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Emily Alice Collins resided in Cashiers Valley, Jackson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Emily Alice Collins married Madison Jim James Pierson, and had children including Annie E Pierson, Bessie Bell Pearson, Franklin A Pearson, Lena C Pearson, Macie A Pierson, Mary E Pierson, Sherman B Pierson, Walter T Pierson, William L Pierson.
  • Emily Alice Collins passed away in 1933 in Selica, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Emily Collins's Ancestors

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Emily Collins
1870–1933
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
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Emily Collins's Descendants

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Emily (Alice) Collins (abt 1870–19 May 1933) m. Madison (“Jim” James) Pierson (abt 1868–10 October 1946)
  1. 1. Bessie (Bell) Pearson 1909–1984 m. John (A) Cox 1904–
  2. 2. William (L) Pierson 1899–
  3. 3. Walter (T) Pierson 1902–1971
  4. 4. Sherman (B) Pierson 1893–1971
  5. 5. Mary (E) Pierson 1904–
  6. 6. Macie (A) Pierson 1896–
  7. 7. Annie (E) Pierson 1907–2003
  8. 8. Franklin (A) Pearson 1888–1936
  9. 9. Lena (C) Pearson 1890–1981

Emily Collins's Timeline

6 Records

1870
abt 1870
Birth of Emily Alice Collins in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Emily Alice Collins resided here in Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Emily Alice Collins resided here in Cashiers Valley, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Cashiers Valley, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Emily Alice Collins resided here in Dunns Rock, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
Dunns Rock, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Emily Alice Collins resided here in Mills River, Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
Mills River, Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
1933
19 May 1933
Age 63
Death of Emily Alice Collins in Little River, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1870
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: 1201; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0051
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: 1201; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0051

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cashiers Valley, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dunns Rock, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mills River, Mills River, Henderson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1933
    Event Place: Little River, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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