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Luther D Collins 1896–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1896

Birth Location: Conway, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1955

Death Location: Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America

Father: Joseph Collins

Mother: Susan Churchwell

Spouse(s): Opal Melton, Flossie Jones

Children(s): Jimmy Collins, Jacquelyn Skrobis

In 1896, Luther D Collins entered the world in Conway, Arkansas, USA, born to Joseph Pinkney Collins And Susan Alcey Churchwell. In 1910, Luther D Collins resided in Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA. In 1917, Luther D Collins resided in Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA. Luther D Collins married Flossie Pearl Jones, Opal Melton, and had children including Jacquelyn K Skrobis, Jimmy Collins, Kenneth Jo Collins. Luther D Collins passed away in 1955 in Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Luther D Collins entered the world in Conway, Arkansas, USA, born to Joseph Pinkney Collins And Susan Alcey Churchwell.
  • In 1910, Luther D Collins resided in Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1917, Luther D Collins resided in Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Luther D Collins married Flossie Pearl Jones, Opal Melton, and had children including Jacquelyn K Skrobis, Jimmy Collins, Kenneth Jo Collins.
  • Luther D Collins passed away in 1955 in Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Collins's Ancestors

Self
Luther Collins
1896–1955
Birth Place: Conway, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Joseph Pinkney Collins
1856–1928
Wayne, Missouri, United States
Susan (Alcey) Churchwell
1873–1907
Plumerville, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Pinkney (Quinn) Collins
1816–1862
Iron Station, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann "Polly") Jones
1831–1860
Tennessee, USA
William (Curtis) CHURCHWELL
1838–1887
Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Catherine (Delanie) RICH
1843–1890
Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Collins
1777–1838
Julia Berry
1791–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1745–1800
William Wilson
1750–1817
Elmyra Wilson
1775–

Luther Collins's Descendants

1.
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Luther (D) Collins (10 May 1896–19 May 1955) m. Opal Melton (abt 1901–6 Jun 1996) m. Flossie (Pearl) Jones (24 Feb 1897–1965)
  1. 1. Jimmy Collins 1934–2013 m. Wanda (Ioan) Wallace 1936–2016
  2. 2. Jacquelyn (K.) Skrobis 1931–2003 m. Richard Skrobis 1927–1996

Luther Collins's Timeline

8 Records

1896
10 May 1896
Birth of Luther D Collins in Conway, Arkansas, USA
Conway, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Luther D Collins resided here in Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Luther D Collins resided here in Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA
Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA
1929
Abt 1929
Age 33
Luther D Collins resided here in ' E Konftwa
' E Konftwa
1935
1935
Age 39
Luther D Collins resided here in Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma
Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 44
Luther D Collins resided here in Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1951
1951
Age 55
Luther D Collins resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
1955
19 May 1955
Age 59
Death of Luther D Collins in New Mexico, USA
New Mexico, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1896
    Event Place: Conway, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03332; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67-32
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Seminole County
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T624_47; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374060
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Howard, Conway, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: T624_47; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1374060

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Seminole County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1929
    Event Place: ' E Konftwa
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 15 Mar 1929; Publication Place: Tecumseh, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.15830974,0.5725758,0.6438091&

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03332; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sasakwa, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03332; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 67-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Konawa, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sasakwa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1955
    Event Place: New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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