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Emma J COLLINS 1854–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1854

Birth Location: Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Abt 1949

Death Location: Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA

Father: James COLLINS

Mother: Mary (Collins)

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1854, Emma J COLLINS entered the world in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA, born to James A Collins And Mary Powell Farris Collins. In 1860, Emma J COLLINS resided in Alleghany, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Emma J COLLINS resided in Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA. Emma J COLLINS married Andrew Tillotson. Emma J COLLINS passed away in 1949 in Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Emma J COLLINS entered the world in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA, born to James A Collins And Mary Powell Farris Collins.
  • In 1860, Emma J COLLINS resided in Alleghany, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Emma J COLLINS resided in Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • Emma J COLLINS married Andrew Tillotson.
  • Emma J COLLINS passed away in 1949 in Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James COLLINS
1830–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JC
Mary (Collins)
1835–
Birth Location: North Carolina
M(

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma COLLINS's Ancestors

Self
Emma COLLINS
1854–1949
Birth Place: Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James A COLLINS
1830–
North Carolina
Mary (POWELL (Farris)) (Collins)
1835–
North Carolina
Grandparents
John COLLINS
1806–
North Carolina
Susana (ELMORE) (Collins)
1807–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Athanatious ELMORE
1766–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Athanatious ELMORE
1734–1784
Sarah USSERY
–1784

Emma COLLINS's Timeline

5 Records

1854
6 Dec 1854
Birth of Emma J COLLINS in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
Emma J COLLINS resided here in Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Emma J COLLINS resided here in Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
Emma J COLLINS resided here in Grayson, Virginia, USA
Grayson, Virginia, USA
1949
Abt 1949
Age 95
Death of Emma J COLLINS in Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1854
    Event Place: Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grayson, Virginia; Roll: 1368; Page: 420a; Enumeration District: 038
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M593_1649; Page: 221A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Alleghany, North Carolina; Roll: M653_886; Page: 190; Family History Library Film
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enterprise; Publication Date: 3 Nov 1949; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Nebraska, USA; ,0.14154859,0.23787414,0.51481575&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Alleghany, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Alleghany, North Carolina; Roll: M653_886; Page: 190; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M593_1649; Page: 221A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grayson, Virginia; Roll: 1368; Page: 420a; Enumeration District: 038

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1949
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Battle Creek Enterprise - 1949-11-03 - Obituary for Emma Jane Tillotson (Aged 95), Obituary for Emma Jane Tillotson (Aged 95) 1949-11-03

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enterprise; Publication Date: 3 Nov 1949; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Nebraska, USA; ,0.14154859,0.23787414,0.51481575&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1949
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enterprise; Publication Date: 3 Nov 1949; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Nebraska, USA; ,0.14154859,0.23787414,0.51481575&xid=3355
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