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James Collins 1712–1762 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1712

Birth Location: King and Queen, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Dec 1762

Death Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA

Father: Joseph II

Mother: Susannah Lewis

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gillentine

Children(s):

In 1712, James Collins entered the world in King and Queen, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Oliver Collins Ii And Susannah Lewis. James Collins married Elizabeth Gillentine, and had children including James Collins Jr, John Collins. James Collins passed away in 1762 in Orange, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1712, James Collins entered the world in King and Queen, Virginia, USA, born to Joseph Oliver Collins Ii And Susannah Lewis.
  • James Collins married Elizabeth Gillentine, and had children including James Collins Jr, John Collins.
  • James Collins passed away in 1762 in Orange, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph II
1687–1757
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Susannah Lewis
1692–1768
Birth Location: St George Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Gillentine
1723–1804
Birth Location: VA
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Children(s)

James Collins's Ancestors

Self
James Collins
1712–1762
Birth Place: King and Queen, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Oliver Collins II
1687–1757
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Susannah Lewis
1692–1768
St George Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia
Grandparents
Joseph (Collins) I
1667–1741
Stepney, Middlesex, England
Catherine Robertson
1668–1728
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, Colonial America
John (Zachary Meriwether) Lewis
1669–1725
Brecon, Breconshire, Wales
Mary Walker
1672–1724
Richmond, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Francis America
1635–1720
Sarah Collins
1632–1685
Valentine 1663-Arrival
1628–1727
Katherine Chatham
1635–1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Deacon Collins
1603–1689
Mary Clement
1600–1680
Richard Mariner
1610–1635
Margaret Lane
1610–1635
Valentine I
1603–1646
Jane Grey
1610–1679
Henry Chatham
1609–1660
Susana Darnell
1615–1663

James Collins's Timeline

9 Records

1710
1710
Birth of James Collins in King and Queen, Virginia, USA
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
1712
1712
Birth of James Collins in King and Queen, Virginia, USA
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
1712
1712
Birth of James Collins in King and Queen, Virginia, USA
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
1715
1715
Age 3
Birth of James Collins in King and Queen, Virginia, USA
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
1740
1740
Age 28
James Collins was married in Amelia, Virginia, United States
Amelia, Virginia, United States
1745
1745
Age 33
James Collins was married in Amelia, Virginia, United States
Amelia, Virginia, United States
1762
Dec 1762
Age 50
Death of James Collins in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1762
4 Dec 1762
Age 50
James Collins - Probate in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA
1782
1782
Age 70
James Collins resided here in 06 00, Halifax County, VA
06 00, Halifax County, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: King and Queen, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2771.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PKS

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1710
    Event Place: King and Queen, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: King and Queen, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1712
    Event Place: King and Queen, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Amelia, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Amelia, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 06 00, Halifax County, VA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1762
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Will Abstracts
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1752-1946; Cross Index to Wills, 1752-1946; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, North Carolina
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Cross Index to Wills, 1756-1962; Wills, 1752-1952; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, North Carolina
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1787-1966; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Robeson County); Probate Place: Robeson, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1762
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1752-1946; Cross Index to Wills, 1752-1946; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Cross Index to Wills, 1756-1962; Wills, 1752-1952; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1787-1966; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Robeson County); Probate Place: Robeson, North Carolina
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