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Josiah C Collins 1855–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1855

Birth Location: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 22 May 1942

Death Location: Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA

Father: James Collins

Mother: Mary Collins

Spouse(s): Mary Collins

Children(s): Frank Collins

In 1855, Josiah C Collins / entered the world in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA, born to James Stuart Collins And Mary Ann Doolittle Collins. In 1870, Josiah C Collins resided in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA. In 1880, Josiah C Collins resided in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA. Josiah C Collins married Mary Elizabeth Wilson Collins, and had children including Frank Sherman Collins. Josiah C Collins / passed away in 1942 in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Josiah C Collins // entered the world in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA, born to James Stuart Collins And Mary Ann Doolittle Collins.
  • In 1870, Josiah C Collins // resided in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1880, Josiah C Collins // resided in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA.
  • Josiah C Collins // married Mary Elizabeth Wilson Collins, and had children including Frank Sherman Collins.
  • Josiah C Collins // passed away in 1942 in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Collins
1819–1898
Birth Location: Clermont County, Ohio, USA
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Mary Collins
1826–1902
Birth Location: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Collins
1860–1942
Birth Location: Harrison County, Missouri, USA
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Children(s)

Frank Collins
1886–1962
Birth Location: Bethany, Missouri, USA
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Josiah Collins's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Collins
1855–1942
Birth Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Parents
James Stuart Collins
1819–1898
Clermont County, Ohio, USA
Mary (Ann Doolittle) Collins
1826–1902
Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, USA
Grandparents
Peter (Collins) Sr.
1795–1864
Weare, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
Rebecca (Stewart) Collins
1799–1880
Clermont, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin II
1771–1818
Sarah Collins
1774–1856
James Jr.
1760–1840
Elizabeth Stewart
1776–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin I
1745–1824
Elizabeth Collins
1749–1781
Benjamin CILLEY
1744–1811
Elizabeth Edmonds
1741–1808
Capt. Stewart
1732–1829
Catherine Stuart
1739–1814
Abraham Huddleston
1734–1785
Mary Slack
1743–1826

Josiah Collins's Descendants

1.
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Josiah (C) Collins (25 Aug 1855–22 May 1942) m. Mary (Elizabeth Wilson) Collins (14 Nov 1860–2 May 1942)
  1. 1. Frank (Sherman) Collins 1886–1962 m. Beulah (Isabelle Aerny) Collins 1893–1946
    1. 1. Harold (S.) Collins 1913–2003 m. Ruth (E Siegrist) Collins 1921–2019
      1. 1. Neil (Sherman) Collins 1941–1985
    2. 2. Lowell (Frances) Collins 1916–1938
    3. 3. Mildred (Elizabeth Collins) Parker 1918–2014
    4. 4. Rev. (James Riley) Collins 1922–1986 m. Dona (Lea Glenn) Collins 1919–2001
      1. 1. Kenneth (Duane) Collins 1941–1941

Josiah Collins's Timeline

8 Records

1855
25 Aug 1855
Birth of Josiah C Collins // in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Josiah C Collins // resided here in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Josiah C Collins // resided here in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Josiah C Collins // resided here in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Josiah C Collins // resided here in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Josiah C Collins // resided here in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Josiah C Collins // resided here in Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1942
22 May 1942
Age 87
Death of Josiah C Collins // in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1855
    Event Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 112
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340925
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: 689; Page: 111A; Enumeration District: 296
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bethany, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: M593_778; Page: 22B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240857
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T624_778; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374791
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bethany, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: M593_778; Page: 22B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: 689; Page: 111A; Enumeration District: 296

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240857

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T624_778; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374791

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sherman, Harrison, Missouri; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340925

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1942
    Event Place: Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethany, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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