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George Washington Collins 1807–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1807

Birth Location: Cass County, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Calhoun County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Lieutenant 1812

Mother: Martha Britt

Spouse(s): Sarah Wiggins

Children(s): Eugene Collins, Sarah Collins, George Collins, Lavonia Collins, Vandeller Collins, Francis Killingsworth, Stephen Collins, Jonathan Collins, Columbus Collins, Martha Collins, Hershel Collins, Sarah Collins, Newton Collins

The story of George Washington Collins began in 1807 in Cass County, Georgia, United States. In 1840, George Washington Collins resided in Rylands District, Warren, Georgia, USA. George Washington Collins married Sarah J Sallie Wiggins, and had children including Columbus Franklin Collins, Eugene Seymour Collins, Francis Elizabeth Killingsworth, George Towne Collins, Hershel Vespation Collins, Jonathan Bonaparte Collins, Lavonia Collins, Martha Collins, Newton Jasper Collins, Sarah E Collins, Sarah Elnora Collins, Stephen Collins, Vandeller J Dora Collins. George Washington Collins passed away in 1880 in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Collins began in 1807 in Cass County, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1840, George Washington Collins resided in Rylands District, Warren, Georgia, USA.
  • George Washington Collins married Sarah J Sallie Wiggins, and had children including Columbus Franklin Collins, Eugene Seymour Collins, Francis Elizabeth Killingsworth, George Towne Collins, Hershel Vespation Collins, Jonathan Bonaparte Collins, Lavonia Collins, Martha Collins, Newton Jasper Collins, Sarah E Collins, Sarah Elnora Collins, Stephen Collins, Vandeller J Dora Collins.
  • George Washington Collins passed away in 1880 in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lieutenant 1812
1773–1853
Birth Location: Orangeburgh, South Carolina, USA
L1
Martha Britt
1778–1850
Birth Location: Southampton, Virginia, United States,
MB

Spouses(s)

Sarah Wiggins
1818–1900
Birth Location: Warren County, Georgia, USA
SW

Children(s)

Eugene Collins
1861–1947
Birth Location: Washington Co., Georgia
EC
Sarah Collins
1845–1914
Birth Location: Georgia
SC
George Collins
1849–1924
Birth Location: Georgia
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Lavonia Collins
1854–
Birth Location: Georgia
LC
Vandeller Collins
1856–
Birth Location: Georgia
VC
Francis Killingsworth
1858–1925
Birth Location: Georgia
FK
Stephen Collins
1835–
Birth Location: Georgia
SC
Jonathan Collins
1838–1918
Birth Location: Warren, Georgia
JC
Columbus Collins
1846–1918
Birth Location: Georgia
CC
Martha Collins
1841–
Birth Location: Georgia
MC
Hershel Collins
1844–1916
Birth Location: Warren Co, GA
HC
Sarah Collins
1843–
Birth Location: Georgia
SC
Newton Collins
1833–1909
Birth Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
NC

George Collins's Ancestors

Self
George Collins
1807–1880
Birth Place: Cass County, Georgia, United States
Parents
Lieutenant John Robert 'Jack' Collins 4th - a farmer - a slave owner - War of 1812
1773–1853
Orangeburgh, South Carolina, USA
Martha Britt
1778–1850
Southampton, Virginia, United States,
Grandparents
John Collins
1758–1838
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) McLeod
1750–1806
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1745–1800
Anna Banaster
1733–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1697–1798
Elizabeth Ball
1684–

George Collins's Descendants

1.
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George (Washington) Collins (1807–1880) m. Sarah (J. 'Sallie') Wiggins (1818–1900)
  1. 1. Eugene (Seymour) Collins 1861–1947
  2. 2. Sarah (Elnora) Collins 1845–1914
  3. 3. George (Towne) Collins 1849–1924
  4. 4. Lavonia Collins 1854–
  5. 5. Vandeller (J Dora) Collins 1856–
  6. 6. Francis (Elizabeth) Killingsworth 1858–1925
  7. 7. Stephen Collins 1835–
  8. 8. Jonathan (Bonaparte) Collins 1838–1918
  9. 9. Columbus (Franklin) Collins 1846–1918
  10. 10. Martha Collins 1841–
  11. 11. Hershel (Vespation) Collins 1844–1916
  12. 12. Sarah (E) Collins 1843–
  13. 13. Newton (Jasper) Collins 1833–1909

George Collins's Timeline

10 Records

1807
1807
Birth of George Washington Collins in Cass County, Georgia, United States
Cass County, Georgia, United States
1833
11 Dec 1833
Age 26
George Washington Collins was married in Upson, Georgia
Upson, Georgia
1840
1840
Age 33
George Washington Collins resided here in Rylands District, Warren, Georgia, USA
Rylands District, Warren, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 43
George Washington Collins resided here in District 26, Sumter, Georgia, USA
District 26, Sumter, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
George Washington Collins resided here in District 4, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
District 4, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
1864
1864
Age 57
George Washington Collins resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 63
George Washington Collins resided here in Militia District 626, Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
Militia District 626, Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
1870
25 May 1870
Age 63
Death of George Washington Collins in Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, USA
Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, USA
1876
5 Jan 1876
Age 69
George Washington Collins - Probate in Calhoun, Georgia, USA
Calhoun, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 73
Death of George Washington Collins in Calhoun County, Georgia, United States of America
Calhoun County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Cass County, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 626, Calhoun, Georgia; Roll: M593_138; Page: 622A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 26, Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 82; Page: 156a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1833
    Event Place: Upson, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rylands District, Warren, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rylands District, Warren, Georgia; Roll: 53; Page: 155; Family History Library Film: 0007048

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 26, Sumter, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 26, Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 82; Page: 156a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 4, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Georgia, 1865-1866; Series: M762; Roll: 2; Description: District 2; Annual Lists; 1864; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Revenue Service, 179

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 626, Morgan, Calhoun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 626, Calhoun, Georgia; Roll: M593_138; Page: 622A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1870
    Event Place: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Letters, 1854-1951; Board of Commissioners Minutes, 1876-1886; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Calhoun County); Probate Place: Calhoun, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Calhoun County, Georgia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1876
    Event Place: Calhoun, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Letters, 1854-1951; Board of Commissioners Minutes, 1876-1886; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Calhoun County); Probate Place: Calhoun, Georgia
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