YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Leroy Collins 1926–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1926

Birth Location: Morgan County, Tennessee

Death Date: 5 September 2005

Death Location: Midtown, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Zacharah Collins

Mother: Pearl Cheeks

Spouse(s): Lola Hale

Children(s): Carolyn Collins

Leroy Collins was born in 1926 in Morgan County, Tennessee, the child of Zacharah E Collins And Pearl Cheeks. In 1930, Leroy Collins resided in District 2, Roane, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Leroy Collins resided in Kingston, Roane, Tennessee. Leroy Collins married Lola Belle Hale, and had children including Carolyn Sue Collins, Donald Keith Collins, Douglas Collins, Ronald Eugene Collins. Leroy Collins passed away in 2005 in Midtown, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for Leroy Collins
LC

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

  • Leroy Collins was born in 1926 in Morgan County, Tennessee, the child of Zacharah E Collins And Pearl Cheeks.
  • In 1930, Leroy Collins resided in District 2, Roane, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Leroy Collins resided in Kingston, Roane, Tennessee.
  • Leroy Collins married Lola Belle Hale, and had children including Carolyn Sue Collins, Donald Keith Collins, Douglas Collins, Ronald Eugene Collins.
  • Leroy Collins passed away in 2005 in Midtown, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zacharah Collins
1894–1935
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ZC
Pearl Cheeks
1903–1991
Birth Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
PC

Spouses(s)

Lola Hale
1925–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LH

Children(s)

Carolyn Collins
1946–
Birth Location: Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
CC

Leroy Collins's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Collins
1926–2005
Birth Place: Morgan County, Tennessee
Parents
Zacharah E Collins
1894–1935
Kentucky, USA
Pearl Cheeks
1903–1991
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Clayton (Edward) Collins
1867–1914
Kentucky, USA
Permella, (Mellie) Collins
1870–
Kentucky, USA
Elizibeth Cheeks
1860–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Collins
1842–1875
Martha Ellis
1849–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nancy **
1818–
Clayton Ellis
1810–1897
Martha Baugh
1816–

Leroy Collins's Descendants

1.
LC
Leroy Collins (22 May 1926–5 September 2005) m. Lola (Belle) Hale (28 April 1925–27 Jun)
  1. 1. Carolyn (Sue) Collins 1946– m. Richard (Allen) Nelson 1939–1984

Leroy Collins's Timeline

9 Records

1926
22 May 1926
Birth of Leroy Collins in Morgan County, Tennessee
Morgan County, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 4
Leroy Collins resided here in District 2, Roane, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Roane, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Leroy Collins resided here in Kingston, Roane, Tennessee
Kingston, Roane, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 14
Leroy Collins resided here in Harriman, Roane, Tennessee, USA
Harriman, Roane, Tennessee, USA
1944
1944
Age 18
Leroy Collins resided here in Harriman, Roane, Tennessee
Harriman, Roane, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 24
Leroy Collins resided here in Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
1971
Abt 1971
Age 45
Leroy Collins resided here in 2617 Mount St. , Gary
2617 Mount St. , Gary
1995
1995
Age 69
Leroy Collins resided here in Rockwood, Tennessee, USA
Rockwood, Tennessee, USA
2005
5 September 2005
Age 79
Death of Leroy Collins in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1926
    Event Place: Morgan County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 59
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harriman, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03929; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 73-1
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Roane, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342003
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Hobart, Lake, Indian

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Roane, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342003

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kingston, Roane, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harriman, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03929; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 73-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harriman, Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harriman, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03929; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 73-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Harriman, Roane, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 59

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hobart, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Hobart, Lake, Indian

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1971
    Event Place: 2617 Mount St. , Gary
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Times; Publication Date: 15 Nov 1971; Publication Place: Munster, Indiana, USA; ,0.22371444,0.71352285,0.31738803&xid=3398
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Times; Publication Date: 4 Apr 1971; Publication Place: Munster, Indiana, USA; ,0.27909064,0.7277335,0.33898726&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Rockwood, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Rockwood; State: Tennessee; Year(s): 1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gary, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 September 2005
    Event Place: Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Midtown, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Leroy Collins

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