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John Collins 1717–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jun 1717

Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America

Death Date: 8 Mar 1795

Death Location: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: Samuel Collins

Mother: Elizabeth Thurston

Spouse(s): Mary Avery

Children(s): Abigail Collins

John Collins was born in 1717 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America, the child of Samuel Collins And Elizabeth Thurston. In 1774, John Collins resided in Newport, Rhode Island, British America. In 1782, John Collins resided in Newport, Newport County, RI. John Collins married Mary Avery, and had children including Abigail Collins. John Collins passed away in 1795 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Collins was born in 1717 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America, the child of Samuel Collins And Elizabeth Thurston.
  • In 1774, John Collins resided in Newport, Rhode Island, British America.
  • In 1782, John Collins resided in Newport, Newport County, RI.
  • John Collins married Mary Avery, and had children including Abigail Collins.
  • John Collins passed away in 1795 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Collins
1685–1772
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Thurston
1689–1767
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Avery
1735–1788
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
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Children(s)

Abigail Collins
1760–1832
Birth Location: Massachusetts
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John Collins's Ancestors

Self
John Collins
1717–1795
Birth Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America
Parents
Samuel Collins
1685–1772
Elizabeth Thurston
1689–1767
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Collins's Descendants

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John Collins (8 Jun 1717–8 Mar 1795) m. Mary Avery (13 Apr 1735–28 Jul 1788)
  1. 1. Abigail Collins 1760–1832 m. Dr. (John) Warren 1753–1815
    1. 1. Frances (Grady) Warren 1793–1856 m. Gilbert (Oliver) Crismon 1793–1856
      1. 1. Mahala Crismon 1817–1916 m. Nathaniel (Farlow) Harlan 1803–1880
        1. 1. Margaret Harlan 1853–
        2. 2. Emily Harlan 1858–
        3. 3. Carter (Jesse) Harlan 1859–1932 m. Mary (Etta "Ettie") Saxon 1870–1948

John Collins's Timeline

5 Records

1717
8 Jun 1717
Birth of John Collins in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America
1774
1774
Age 57
John Collins resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, British America
Newport, Rhode Island, British America
1782
1782
Age 65
John Collins resided here in Newport, Newport County, RI
Newport, Newport County, RI
1790
1790
Age 73
John Collins resided here in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1795
8 Mar 1795
Age 78
Death of John Collins in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1717
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, America
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 907161
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 014
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 030

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Boston, Massachusetts, Marriages, 1700-1809

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, British America
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Series: M637; Roll: 10; Page: 333; Image: 194; Family History Library Film: 0568150

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1795
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 907161
    [3] Rhode Island, Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Author: Providence (Rhode Island). Court of Probate; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island
    [4] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 014
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 030

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Author: Providence (Rhode Island). Court of Probate; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island
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