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Nancy Collins Drew 1812–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: bet 1860-1870

Death Location: Tennessee

Father: Benjamin Drew

Mother: Nancy Buchanan

Spouse(s): John Collins

Children(s): William Collins, James COLLINS, Rachel Collins, Elizabeth Blevins, Llewellyn Collins, John Jr., George Collins, Juliane Collins

In 1812, Nancy Collins Drew entered the world in Tennessee, born to Benjamin Drew And Nancy Buchanan. Nancy Collins Drew married John William Collins, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Curtis Collins Blevins, George Drew Collins, James C Collins, John William Collins Jr, Juliane Collins, Llewellyn Curtis Collins, Rachel E Collins, William Thomas Collins. Nancy Collins Drew passed away in 1860 in Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Nancy Collins Drew entered the world in Tennessee, born to Benjamin Drew And Nancy Buchanan.
  • Nancy Collins Drew married John William Collins, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Curtis Collins Blevins, George Drew Collins, James C Collins, John William Collins Jr, Juliane Collins, Llewellyn Curtis Collins, Rachel E Collins, William Thomas Collins.
  • Nancy Collins Drew passed away in 1860 in Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Drew
1772–1829
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
BD
Nancy Buchanan
1772–1846
Birth Location: Augusta Co., Virginia
NB

Spouses(s)

John Collins
1800–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
JC

Children(s)

William Collins
1839–1900
Birth Location: North Carolina
WC
James COLLINS
1830–1921
Birth Location: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
JC
Rachel Collins
1830–1855
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RC
Elizabeth Blevins
1835–1882
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EB
Llewellyn Collins
1843–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LC
John Jr.
1833–1861
Birth Location: Tennessee
JJ
George Collins
1835–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
GC
Juliane Collins
1834–1876
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
JC

Nancy Drew's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Drew
1812–1860
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Benjamin Drew
1772–1829
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nancy Buchanan
1772–1846
Augusta Co., Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nancy Drew's Descendants

1.
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Nancy (Collins) Drew (1812–bet 1860-1870) m. John (William) Collins (abt 1800–between 1860-1870)
  1. 1. William (Thomas) Collins 1839–1900 m. Tinnie Collins 1846–1911
    1. 1. John Collins 1864–1937 m. Susan (Nancy) Dickey 1859–1934
      1. 1. Edna (G) Collins 1893–1963
      2. 2. Beulah (B) Collins 1890–1971 m. David (Jackson) Griggs 1872–1937
        1. 1. Ira (J) Griggs 1909–
        2. 2. Gladys Griggs 1912–
        3. 3. Kenneth Griggs 1914–
        4. 4. Mildred Griggs 1916–
        5. 5. Vernon (A) Griggs 1917–1937
      3. 3. Thomas (Franklin) Collins 1898–1966 m. Ethel (Marie (Scott, Collins)) Payne 1907–1972
        1. 1. Frankie (Marie) Bird 1939–2017
        2. 2. Ralph ("Hoot") Collins 1936–2010
        3. 3. Juanita Collins 1950–2020 m. Paul (Raymond) Howell 1940–2006 m. John (William "Chuck") Burton 1940–2016
        4. 4. John (Bell) Collins 1941–2003 m. Beverly (Rose) Fondren 1934–2007
        5. 5. Hazel (Ruth) Collins 1933–1936
        6. 6. Roy Scott 1929–1991
        7. 7. Edna (Lorene) Scott 1929–1929
      4. 4. Edna (Gertrude) Collins 1884–1963
      5. 5. Ruth (L) Collins 1896–1981
      6. 6. Ethel (Bessie) Collins 1892–
      7. 7. Iris (Zella) Collins 1888–1983
      8. 8. Carl Collins 1890–
      9. 9. Tras (G) Collins 1888–
    2. 2. William (Thomas Collins) Jr 1860–1944 m. Mary (Lodisca) Collins 1866–1958
      1. 1. Alvin (Nathan) Collins 1896–1937
      2. 2. Ola (Belle) Collins 1898–1985
      3. 3. Emma (Allice) Collins 1902–1978
      4. 4. Maudie (L) Collins 1893–
      5. 5. Theadore Collins 1905–1981
      6. 6. William (Thaddeus "Teddy") Collins 1909–1981
    3. 3. Polly Collins 1885–
    4. 4. Fredrick Collins 1888–
    5. 5. Joe (S) Collins 1890–
  2. 2. James (C.) COLLINS 1830–1921 m. Eveline Nickens 1841–1925
    1. 1. William (Jasper) Collins 1859–1938
    2. 2. Charity (Evaline) Collins 1870–1900
    3. 3. James (Marion) Collins 1857–1924
    4. 4. Jannie Collins 1867–1939
    5. 5. Michael (Jonathan) Collins 1871–1880
    6. 6. Walter (Preston) Collins 1873–1958
    7. 7. George (Monroe) Collins 1861–1870
    8. 8. Nellie Hillsberry 1880–1921
    9. 9. Arnetta (Jefferson) Collins 1862–1870
    10. 10. Dora Collins 1875–1900
    11. 11. Cora Collins 1879–
  3. 3. Rachel (E) Collins 1830–1855
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Betsy Curtis COLLINS) Blevins 1835–1882
  5. 5. Llewellyn (Curtis) Collins 1843–
  6. 6. John (William Collins) Jr. 1833–1861
  7. 7. George (Drew) Collins 1835–
  8. 8. Juliane Collins 1834–1876 m. Lemuel ("Sank") Scott 1827–1875
    1. 1. Charles Scott 1850–
    2. 2. Julia Scott 1852–
    3. 3. Rebecca Scott 1854–1930
    4. 4. John (Albert) Scott 1856–1889
    5. 5. Allie Scott 1858–
    6. 6. Lem Scott 1864–
    7. 7. Tennessee ("Tennie" Francis) Scott 1869–1952
    8. 8. Mary (Jane) Scott 1854–1905
    9. 9. Emma (Lesadona) Scott 1866–1911
    10. 10. Annie (Elizabeth) Scott 1864–1941
    11. 11. Missouri (Mae "Mattie" Scott) (Twin) 1856–1857
    12. 12. Sally (Mae Scott) (Twin) 1856–1857

Nancy Drew's Timeline

15 Records

1804
abt 1804
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1808
abt 1808
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
1812
1812
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in , , North Carolina, USA
, , North Carolina, USA
1812
1812
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
1812
1812
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in Tennessee
Tennessee
1813
1813
Age 1
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
1813
1813
Age 1
Birth of Nancy Collins Drew in Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 28
Nancy Collins Drew resided here in Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Nancy Collins Drew resided here in District 23, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
District 23, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
1860
bet 1860-1870
Age 48
Death of Nancy Collins Drew in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 58
Nancy Collins Drew resided here in Quewhiffle, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Quewhiffle, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 68
Nancy Collins Drew resided here in Little River, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1899
1899
Age 87
Death of Nancy Collins Drew in Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA
Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA
1899
1899
Age 87
Death of Nancy Collins Drew in Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1900
Bef. 1900
Age 88
Death of Nancy Collins Drew in Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1804
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: , , North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little River, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: 960; Page: 530C; Enumeration District: 064
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 23, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 901; Page: 460b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1808
    Event Place: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Quewhiffle, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1133; Page: 142B; Family History Library Film: 552632

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rhea, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rhea, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 25; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 23, Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 23, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 901; Page: 460b

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Quewhiffle, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Quewhiffle, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1133; Page: 142B; Family History Library Film: 552632

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Little River, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little River, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: 960; Page: 530C; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Marlin, Falls, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bet 1860-1870
    Event Place: Tennessee
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