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Johnny Rufus Collins 1909–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1909

Birth Location: Polk County, Texas

Death Date: 13 Aug 1960

Death Location: Thicket, Hardin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Columbus Collins

Mother: Sophronia Williford

Spouse(s): Doxie Collins

Children(s): Gerald Collins, Lillian Collins

Johnny Rufus Collins was born in 1909 in Polk County, Texas, the child of Columbus Riley Collins And Sophronia Eldora Williford. In 1910, Johnny Rufus Collins resided in Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA. In 1920, Johnny Rufus Collins resided in Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA. Johnny Rufus Collins married Doxie Miley Collins, and had children including Gerald G Collins, Lillian Louise Collins. Johnny Rufus Collins passed away in 1960 in Thicket, Hardin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Johnny Rufus Collins was born in 1909 in Polk County, Texas, the child of Columbus Riley Collins And Sophronia Eldora Williford.
  • In 1910, Johnny Rufus Collins resided in Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Johnny Rufus Collins resided in Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA.
  • Johnny Rufus Collins married Doxie Miley Collins, and had children including Gerald G Collins, Lillian Louise Collins.
  • Johnny Rufus Collins passed away in 1960 in Thicket, Hardin County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Johnny Collins's Ancestors

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Johnny Collins
1909–1960
Birth Place: Polk County, Texas
Parents
Columbus Riley Collins
1872–1928
Mississippi, USA
Sophronia (Eldora) Williford
1881–1945
Polk County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
D (L) Collins
1847–
Alabama, USA
Harriett Collins
1842–
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Jr?
1817–1876
Ellen Collins
1827–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Goff
1782–1860
Frances Davis
1796–1852

Johnny Collins's Descendants

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Johnny (Rufus) Collins (9 Dec 1909–13 Aug 1960) m. Doxie (Miley) Collins (1 July 1916–21 September 1997)
  1. 1. Gerald (G.) Collins 1935–1988
  2. 2. Lillian (Louise) Collins 1933–2012

Johnny Collins's Timeline

4 Records

1909
9 Dec 1909
Birth of Johnny Rufus Collins in Polk County, Texas
Polk County, Texas
1910
1910
Age 1
Johnny Rufus Collins resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Johnny Rufus Collins resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA
1960
13 Aug 1960
Age 51
Death of Johnny Rufus Collins in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1909
    Event Place: Polk County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas; Roll: T625_1840; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 123
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas; Roll: T624_1578; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375591
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas; Roll: T624_1578; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1375591

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Polk, Texas; Roll: T625_1840; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1960
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thicket, Hardin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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