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Nicholas Collins 1828–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1828

Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 1912

Death Location: Owsley County, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Collins

Mother: Jane McGaffey

Spouse(s): Mahala Russell

Children(s):

In 1828, Nicholas Collins entered the world in Hancock, Tennessee, USA, born to John Collins And Jane Mcgaffey. In 1860, Nicholas Collins resided in Clay, Kentucky. In 1870, Nicholas Collins resided in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States. Nicholas Collins married Mahala Russell. Nicholas Collins passed away in 1912 in Owsley County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1828, Nicholas Collins entered the world in Hancock, Tennessee, USA, born to John Collins And Jane Mcgaffey.
  • In 1860, Nicholas Collins resided in Clay, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Nicholas Collins resided in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States.
  • Nicholas Collins married Mahala Russell.
  • Nicholas Collins passed away in 1912 in Owsley County, Kentucky, USA.

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Nicholas Collins's Ancestors

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Nicholas Collins
1828–1912
Birth Place: Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Collins
1795–1850
Virginia, USA
Jane McGaffey
1799–1869
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nicholas Collins's Timeline

6 Records

1828
18 Jul 1828
Birth of Nicholas Collins in Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Nicholas Collins resided here in Clay, Kentucky
Clay, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 42
Nicholas Collins resided here in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
1890
1890
Age 62
Nicholas Collins resided here in Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY
Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY
1900
1900
Age 72
Nicholas Collins resided here in Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
1912
12 Feb 1912
Age 84
Death of Nicholas Collins in Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Owsley, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1828
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_494; Page: 309A; Image: 13; Family History Library Film: 545993
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: 547; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240547
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: M653_363; Page: 87; Family History Library Film: 803363
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: M653_363; Page: 87; Family History Library Film: 803363

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_494; Page: 309A; Image: 13; Family History Library Film: 545993

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Cow Creek, Owsley County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Booneville, Owsley, Kentucky; Roll: 547; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240547

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1912
    Event Place: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Owsley County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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