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John B. Collier 1876–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1876

Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia

Death Date: 17 Nov 1942

Death Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father: Soloman Collier

Mother: Agnes Dingus

Spouse(s): Lucinda Belcher

Children(s): Virgie Collier, Alexander Collier, Vana Collier, Bessie Collier, Dolly Collier, Maggie Collier, John Jr., Reba Collier, Edward Collier

The story of John B. Collier began in 1876 in Lee County, Virginia. In 1880, John B. Collier resided in Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia. In 1900, John B. Collier resided in Big Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia. John B. Collier married Lucinda Belcher, and had children including Alexander Alex Collier, Bessie Collier, Dolly M Collier, Edward Walker Collier, John Collier Jr, Maggie G Collier, Reba V Collier, Vana Collier, Virgie Collier. John B. Collier passed away in 1942 in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John B. Collier began in 1876 in Lee County, Virginia.
  • In 1880, John B. Collier resided in Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia.
  • In 1900, John B. Collier resided in Big Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia.
  • John B. Collier married Lucinda Belcher, and had children including Alexander Alex Collier, Bessie Collier, Dolly M Collier, Edward Walker Collier, John Collier Jr, Maggie G Collier, Reba V Collier, Vana Collier, Virgie Collier.
  • John B. Collier passed away in 1942 in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Collier's Ancestors

Self
John Collier
1876–1942
Birth Place: Lee County, Virginia
Parents
Soloman Collier
1805–1900
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Agnes (C. (Aggie)) Dingus
1836–1908
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Aaron (J.) Collier
1750–1842
King and Queen County, Virginia
Frances ((Frankey) LNU) .
1780–
North Carolina
Samuel Dingus
1815–1890
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Mahala (C.) Wells
1819–1890
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1743–1785
Anna Kelker
1745–1814
George *
1729–1793
Regina *
1750–1830

John Collier's Descendants

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John (B.) Collier (30 Mar 1876–17 Nov 1942) m. Lucinda Belcher (Oct 1876–)
  1. 1. Virgie Collier 1896– m. Orlando (S. (Arlie)) Buchanan 1896–
    1. 1. Cara (L.) Buchanan 1920–
  2. 2. Alexander ("Alex") Collier 1900– m. Rosa Falin 1905–1926
  3. 3. Vana Collier 1904–
  4. 4. Bessie Collier 1906–1992 m. Willard Stanley 1905–1989
    1. 1. Otis (C.) Stanley 1927–2010 m. Christine Stafford 1927–1985
  5. 5. Dolly (M.) Collier 1908–
  6. 6. Maggie (G.) Collier 1913–
  7. 7. John (Collier) Jr. 1914–
  8. 8. Reba (V.) Collier 1920–
  9. 9. Edward (Walker) Collier 1923–1996 m. Eileen (Patricia) Cole 1925–2003

John Collier's Timeline

6 Records

1876
30 Mar 1876
Birth of John B. Collier in Lee County, Virginia
Lee County, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 4
John B. Collier resided here in Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia
Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 24
John B. Collier resided here in Big Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia
Big Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 34
John B. Collier resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Richmond, Wise, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 44
John B. Collier resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Richmond, Wise, Virginia
1942
17 Nov 1942
Age 66
Death of John B. Collier in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Lee County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Family History Film: 1255394; Page: 296B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Family History Film: 1255375; Page: 311A; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117938; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241732.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wildcat Valley, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Family History Film: 1255375; Page: 311A; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117938; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241732.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1942
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

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