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Oliver Jasper Collins 1864–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1864

Birth Location: Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana

Death Date: 7 Sep 1926

Death Location: Williston, Williams, North Dakota

Father: John Collins

Mother: Elcista Cross

Spouse(s): Joanna Elledge

Children(s): Jennings Collins

The story of Oliver Jasper Collins began in 1864 in Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana. In 1870, Oliver Jasper Collins resided in Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States. In 1880, Oliver Jasper Collins resided in Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States. Oliver Jasper Collins married Joanna M Elledge, and had children including Jennings B Collins. Oliver Jasper Collins passed away in 1926 in Williston, Williams, North Dakota.

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Biography

  • The story of Oliver Jasper Collins began in 1864 in Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana.
  • In 1870, Oliver Jasper Collins resided in Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1880, Oliver Jasper Collins resided in Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States.
  • Oliver Jasper Collins married Joanna M Elledge, and had children including Jennings B Collins.
  • Oliver Jasper Collins passed away in 1926 in Williston, Williams, North Dakota.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Collins
1837–1893
Birth Location: Van Buren, Monroe, Indiana
JC
Elcista Cross
1843–1925
Birth Location: La Porte, La Porte, Indiana
EC

Spouses(s)

Joanna Elledge
1866–
Birth Location: Indiana
JE

Children(s)

Jennings Collins
1909–1985
Birth Location: North Dakota
JC

Oliver Collins's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Collins
1864–1926
Birth Place: Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana
Parents
John Davis Collins
1837–1893
Van Buren, Monroe, Indiana
Elcista (Minerva) Cross
1843–1925
La Porte, La Porte, Indiana
Grandparents
Richard Cross
1825–1899
Randolph, Portage, Ohio
Calista (Minerva) Rogers
1827–1918
Randolph, Portage, Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Cross
1785–1843
Mercy Rogers
1795–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Jr.
1741–1812
Hannah Avery
1761–1847
Richard Rogers
1757–1836
Elizabeth Kenny
1763–1816

Oliver Collins's Descendants

1.
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Oliver (Jasper) Collins (9 Oct 1864–7 Sep 1926) m. Joanna (M.) Elledge (Jan 1866–)
  1. 1. Jennings (B.) Collins 1909–1985

Oliver Collins's Timeline

7 Records

1864
9 Oct 1864
Birth of Oliver Jasper Collins in Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana
Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana
1870
1870
Age 6
Oliver Jasper Collins resided here in Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States
Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 16
Oliver Jasper Collins resided here in Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States
Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 36
Oliver Jasper Collins resided here in Marion Township (west half), Lawrence, Indiana
Marion Township (west half), Lawrence, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 46
Oliver Jasper Collins resided here in Williston, Williams, North Dakota
Williston, Williams, North Dakota
1920
1920
Age 56
Oliver Jasper Collins resided here in Williston, Williams, North Dakota
Williston, Williams, North Dakota
1926
7 Sep 1926
Age 62
Death of Oliver Jasper Collins in Williston, Williams, North Dakota
Williston, Williams, North Dakota

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1864
    Event Place: Van Buren Twp, Shelby, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1342; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 252; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Orangeville, Orange, Indiana; Roll: 302; Family History Film: 1254302; Page: 167A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0601.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orangeville, Orange, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T623_385; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 68.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Orangeville, Orange, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Orangeville, Orange, Indiana; Roll: 302; Family History Film: 1254302; Page: 167A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0601.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion Township (west half), Lawrence, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T623_385; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 68.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1342; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 252; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1926
    Event Place: Williston, Williams, North Dakota
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