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Jonathan Collins 1782–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1782

Birth Location: Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Bef. 1880

Death Location: Cleveland County, North Carolina

Father: Samuel Collins

Mother: Martha Nowel

Spouse(s): Nancy Harmon

Children(s): Elizabeth Collins, Sarah Collins, Rowanna Collins, Joseph 🔷

In 1782, Jonathan Collins entered the world in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA, born to Samuel Collins And Martha Nowel. In 1840, Jonathan Collins resided in Upper Regiment, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. In 1849, Jonathan Collins resided in South Carolina, USA. Jonathan Collins married Nancy Harmon, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Collins, Joseph John Collins, Rowanna Collins, Sarah Collins. Jonathan Collins passed away in 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1782, Jonathan Collins entered the world in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA, born to Samuel Collins And Martha Nowel.
  • In 1840, Jonathan Collins resided in Upper Regiment, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1849, Jonathan Collins resided in South Carolina, USA.
  • Jonathan Collins married Nancy Harmon, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Collins, Joseph John Collins, Rowanna Collins, Sarah Collins.
  • Jonathan Collins passed away in 1880 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Collins
1746–1835
Birth Location: Craven, North Carolina, British Colony
SC
Martha Nowel
1762–1850
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
MN

Spouses(s)

Nancy Harmon
1787–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina
NH

Children(s)

Elizabeth Collins
1824–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
EC
Sarah Collins
1826–1881
Birth Location: North Carolina
SC
Rowanna Collins
1827–1893
Birth Location: North Carolina
RC
Joseph 🔷
1814–1876
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Jonathan Collins's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Collins
1782–1880
Birth Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Samuel Collins
1746–1835
Craven, North Carolina, British Colony
Martha Nowel
1762–1850
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Collins) Jr.
1720–1793
Headley, Hampshire, England
Mary (Sarah) McEntire
1735–1794
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
John Nowell
1736–1793
Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Mara\Mary Philips
1732–1822
Windsor, Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Collins
1655–1747
Mary Wyatt
1673–1780
John McEntire
1724–1820
Rachel Beason
1725–1823
JAMES JR
1682–
Sophia Bensley
1685–
James Jr
1682–
Elinor (Cherokee)
1685–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Collins
1674–1743
Mary Gunter
1670–1698
George Wyatt
1619–1671
Susannah Baynham
1623–1726
Samuel McIntire
1682–1727
Mary Upton
1685–1727
Martha Smith
1700–

Jonathan Collins's Descendants

1.
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Jonathan Collins (29 Mar 1782–Bef. 1880) m. Nancy Harmon (Abt. 1787–Bef 1870)
  1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Collins 1824–1900
  2. 2. Sarah Collins 1826–1881
  3. 3. Rowanna Collins 1827–1893 m. Robert (L.) Wilkins 1828–1863
    1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth or Eveline "Nannie") Wilkins 1851–1909
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Wilkins 1849–1851
    3. 3. Missouri (A.) Wilkins 1855–
    4. 4. Rany Wilkins 1843–
    5. 5. Charlotte (A. Harmon) Wilkins 1844–
  4. 4. Joseph (John Collins) 🔷 1814–1876 m. Jane Wear 1814–1864
    1. 1. John (J) Collins 1834–1861
    2. 2. Mary (May Elizabeth) Collins 1846–1897 m. Jasper (Newton) Ward 1840–1904
      1. 1. Joseph (John) Ward 1867–1951
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Ward 1874–
      3. 3. Oscar (Newton) Ward 1888–1888
      4. 4. Lula (Lenora) Ward 1883–1966
      5. 5. Thomas (Lee) Ward 1873–
      6. 6. Molly Ward 1874–1959
      7. 7. James (Ollie) Ward 1878–1944
      8. 8. Ida (Florence) Ward 1868–1918
      9. 9. Perry (Jefferson) Ward 1876–1961
      10. 10. William (Melford "Willie Mack") Ward 1871–1945
      11. 11. Robert (Edward) Ward 1880–
      12. 12. Oscar (Newton) Ward 1885–1967

Jonathan Collins's Timeline

7 Records

1782
29 Mar 1782
Birth of Jonathan Collins in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 58
Jonathan Collins resided here in Upper Regiment, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Upper Regiment, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1849
1849-1864
Age 67
Jonathan Collins resided here in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 68
Jonathan Collins resided here in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 78
Jonathan Collins resided here in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 88
Jonathan Collins resided here in Township 4, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Township 4, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1880
Bef. 1880
Age 98
Death of Jonathan Collins in Cleveland County, North Carolina
Cleveland County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1782
    Event Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 4, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 49B; Family History Library Film: 552630
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Page: 421; Family History Library Film: 803893
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 625; Page: 192b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Upper Regiment, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Upper Regiment, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: 364; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 0018095

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1849-1864
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 625; Page: 192b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Page: 421; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 4, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 4, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 49B; Family History Library Film: 552630

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 1880
    Event Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina
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