YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John H. Collis 1862–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jan 1862

Birth Location: Henry Co, IL

Death Date: 2 Oct 1937

Death Location: Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, USA

Father: George Collis

Mother: Isabella McIntosh

Spouse(s): Josephine Becht

Children(s): Margaret Collis, Mary Collis, Viola Collis

The story of John H. Collis began in 1862 in Henry Co, IL. In 1870, John H. Collis resided in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, United States. In 1880, John H. Collis resided in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA. John H. Collis married Josephine Katherine Becht, and had children including Margaret B Collis, Mary Ellen Collis, Viola Collis. John H. Collis passed away in 1937 in Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for John Collis
JC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John H. Collis began in 1862 in Henry Co, IL.
  • In 1870, John H. Collis resided in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1880, John H. Collis resided in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA.
  • John H. Collis married Josephine Katherine Becht, and had children including Margaret B Collis, Mary Ellen Collis, Viola Collis.
  • John H. Collis passed away in 1937 in Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Collis
1827–1891
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
GC
Isabella McIntosh
1829–1910
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
IM

Spouses(s)

Josephine Becht
1855–1926
Birth Location: NY
JB

Children(s)

Margaret Collis
1889–1973
Birth Location: MO
MC
Mary Collis
1892–1971
Birth Location: St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
MC
Viola Collis
1899–1916
Birth Location: Henry Co, IL
VC

John Collis's Ancestors

Self
John Collis
1862–1937
Birth Place: Henry Co, IL
Parents
George Collis
1827–1891
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Isabella McIntosh
1829–1910
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Joseph Collis
1796–1870
Old Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Ann Bradley
1795–1847
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
David McIntosh
1806–
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Mary
1808–
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Peter Collis
1752–1838
Ellen Renshaw
1753–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Collis's Descendants

1.
JC
John (H.) Collis (5 Jan 1862–2 Oct 1937) m. Josephine (Katherine) Becht (5 Oct 1855–21 May 1926)
  1. 1. Margaret (B.) Collis 1889–1973 m. Paul (Frank) Konitzer 1892–1961
  2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Collis 1892–1971 m. J.Bruce Klingman 1877–1950
    1. 1. Robert (Bruce) Klingman 1919–1989 m. Catherine (Marie) Anders 1923–2003 m. Helen Dvorak 1928–1976
    2. 2. Karl (John) Klingman 1926–1999
  3. 3. Viola Collis 1899–1916

John Collis's Timeline

6 Records

1862
5 Jan 1862
Birth of John H. Collis in Henry Co, IL
Henry Co, IL
1870
1870
Age 8
John H. Collis resided here in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, United States
Hanna, Henry, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 18
John H. Collis resided here in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
John H. Collis resided here in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
John H. Collis resided here in Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
1937
2 Oct 1937
Age 75
Death of John H. Collis in Geneseo, Henry Co, IL
Geneseo, Henry Co, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1862
    Event Place: Henry Co, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T625_371; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 392
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: 213; Family History Film: 1254213; Page: 344D; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0249
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: M593_229; Page: 496A; Image: 523; Family History Library Film: 545728
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374304
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: M593_229; Page: 496A; Image: 523; Family History Library Film: 545728

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: 213; Family History Film: 1254213; Page: 344D; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0249

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374304

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: T625_371; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 120; Image: 392

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleveland, Henry, Illinois
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanna, Henry, Illinois; Roll: M593_229; Page: 496A; Image: 523; Family History Library Film: 545728

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1937
    Event Place: Geneseo, Henry Co, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for John Collis

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE