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Penelope (Nappie) Collins 1845–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 June 1845

Birth Location: Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 4 February 1927

Death Location: Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: James Sr

Mother: Martha Bastain

Spouse(s): John Nix, Richard Mims

Children(s): Celia Nix, Annie Nix, Myrtle Nix, Martha Nix, Mary Nix, Janie Nix, Sarah Nix, Jemima Nix, Joseph Nix, Jady Sr

In 1845, Penelope (Nappie) Collins entered the world in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America, born to James Washington Jim Collins Sr And Martha A Bastain. In 1850, Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided in Shelby, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided in Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA. Penelope (Nappie) Collins married John Thomas Nix, Richard Mims, and had children including Annie Virginia Nix, Celia Bernice Nix, Jady James Donald Mims Mims Sr, Janie Nix, Jemima Gejina Nix, Joseph Peter Nix, Martha Amanda Nix, Mary Eliza Nix, Myrtle Nix, Sarah Lou Francis Quilla Nix. Penelope (Nappie) Collins passed away in 1927 in Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Penelope (Nappie) Collins entered the world in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America, born to James Washington Jim Collins Sr And Martha A Bastain.
  • In 1850, Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided in Shelby, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided in Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
  • Penelope (Nappie) Collins married John Thomas Nix, Richard Mims, and had children including Annie Virginia Nix, Celia Bernice Nix, Jady James Donald Mims Mims Sr, Janie Nix, Jemima Gejina Nix, Joseph Peter Nix, Martha Amanda Nix, Mary Eliza Nix, Myrtle Nix, Sarah Lou Francis Quilla Nix.
  • Penelope (Nappie) Collins passed away in 1927 in Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr
1819–1895
Birth Location: Bibb, Alabama, USA
JS
Martha Bastain
1822–1903
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

John Nix
1846–1888
Birth Location: Coosa County, Alabama, United States of America
JN
Richard Mims
1828–1902
Birth Location: Autauga County, Alabama
RM

Children(s)

Celia Nix
1876–1942
Birth Location: United States of America
CN
Annie Nix
1883–1955
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
AN
Myrtle Nix
1872–1934
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
MN
Martha Nix
1866–1902
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MN
Mary Nix
1871–1959
Birth Location: Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America
MN
Janie Nix
1880–1924
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
JN
Sarah Nix
1883–1962
Birth Location: Alabama
SN
Jemima Nix
1878–1947
Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America
JN
Joseph Nix
1869–1953
Birth Location: Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America
JN
Jady Sr
1890–1971
Birth Location: Clanton, Alabama
JS

Penelope Collins's Ancestors

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Penelope Collins
1845–1927
Birth Place: Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
James Washington "Jim" Collins Sr
1819–1895
Bibb, Alabama, USA
Martha (A) Bastain
1822–1903
Jackson, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Penelope Collins's Descendants

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Penelope ((Nappie)) Collins (1 June 1845–4 February 1927) m. John (Thomas) Nix (24 Jul 1846–1888) m. Richard Mims (abt 1828–FEB 1902)
  1. 1. Celia (Bernice) Nix 1876–1942
  2. 2. Annie (Virginia) Nix 1883–1955
  3. 3. Myrtle Nix 1872–1934
  4. 4. Martha (Amanda) Nix 1866–1902 m. Elbert (Elisha) Argo 1860–1926
    1. 1. Eddie (William) Argo 1889–1953
    2. 2. Oscar (Jady) Argo 1895–1983
    3. 3. Eliga ("Lige" Thomas "Luce") Argo 1895–1947
    4. 4. Myrtle Argo 1899–1969
    5. 5. Grady (Franklin) Argo 1901–1988
    6. 6. Walter (Cornelius) Argo 1892–1980
  5. 5. Mary (Eliza) Nix 1871–1959
  6. 6. Janie Nix 1880–1924
  7. 7. Sarah (Lou Francis Quilla) Nix 1883–1962
  8. 8. Jemima (Gejina) Nix 1878–1947
  9. 9. Joseph (Peter) Nix 1869–1953 m. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Webb 1872–1911 m. Lula (Catherine) Blankenship 1883–1961
    1. 1. Lillie (Mary) Nix 1888–1969 m. David Carlie 1887–1967
      1. 1. Lyndol Carlee 1927–1997
      2. 2. Lean (Mae) Carlee 1930–1977
      3. 3. Mattie (Lorene) Carlee 1911–1991
      4. 4. Doris Carlee 1919–1990
      5. 5. Luid (William) Carlee 1907–1980
    2. 2. Bessie (Leona) Nix 1889–1969
    3. 3. William (Earl) Nix 1891–1963
    4. 4. Gracce Nix 1892–1982
    5. 5. Mattie (Lovella) Nix 1895–1980
    6. 6. Penelope (Elizabeth) Nix 1896–1972
    7. 7. John (Harrison) Nix 1899–1987 m. Sarah (Lucille (Sallie)) Armstrong 1896–1981
      1. 1. Sammie Nix 1928–1980 m. Joe ROBERSON 1928–2011 m. Sam (Dickinson) Adkins 1924–2015
      2. 2. Agnes (Beatrice) Nix 1922–2010 m. Eugene Mitchell 1920–2015
      3. 3. Harold (Lee) Nix 1926–1988
    8. 8. Joseph (Junior) Nix 1902–1998
    9. 9. Jessie (Lee) Nix 1904–1970 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Lawley 1912–1998
      1. 1. Wilburn (Lee) Nix 1941–2005
      2. 2. Jessie Nix 1933–2019 m. Carlise (Elbert) Lawley 1929–2018
      3. 3. Charles (Edward) Nix 1934–2020 m. Virginia (Louise) Cagle 1937–2023
      4. 4. Jackie (Faye) Nix 1936–2016 m. Roosevelt Spates 1933–2016
    10. 10. Ora (Dell) Nix 1906–1989 m. Cleveland Hatcher 1900–1961
      1. 1. Joseph Hatcher 1931–1988
      2. 2. Curtis (L) Hatcher 1929–1979
      3. 3. John (D.) Hatcher 1925–1986
      4. 4. Pattricia (Ann) Hatcher 1943–2004
    11. 11. Nora (Bell) Nix 1906–1992 m. Rollin (Earnest) Elliott 1901–2004
      1. 1. Hazel (Marie) Elliott 1925–1992 m. Roderick (Marion) Garrison 1916–1979 m. Thomas Dennis 1928–2009
      2. 2. Betty (Sue) Elliott 1929–1997
      3. 3. Willie (M) Elliott 1924–
    12. 12. Hershel (Monroe) Nix 1910–1970 m. Pauline Parks 1908–1969
      1. 1. Clayton (P) Nix 1931–2016
      2. 2. Hershel (Junior Nix) Jr 1938–1999
      3. 3. Clyde (Marvin) Nix 1940–2022 m. Donna Garrett 1900–1966
      4. 4. Glynis (Louise) Nix 1934–2020
      5. 5. Joseph (P.) Nix 1928–2008 m. Mary (Louise) Albright 1930–2006
    13. 13. Jannie (Frances) Nix 1917–1993
    14. 14. Bertha (L) Nix 1921–1992
    15. 15. Bessie (Mae) Nix 1915–1996
  10. 10. Jady (James Donald Mims Mims) Sr 1890–1971

Penelope Collins's Timeline

9 Records

1845
1 June 1845
Birth of Penelope (Nappie) Collins in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 5
Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided here in Shelby, Alabama, USA
Shelby, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided here in Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided here in Clanton, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Clanton, Chilton, Alabama, USA
1901
24 May 1901
Age 56
Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided here in Chilton
Chilton
1909
1909
Age 64
Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided here in Chilton, Alabama, United States
Chilton, Alabama, United States
1920
1920
Age 75
Penelope (Nappie) Collins resided here in Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1927
2 February 1927
Age 82
Death of Penelope (Nappie) Collins in Dogwood, Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
Dogwood, Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
1927
4 February 1927
Age 82
Burial of Penelope (Nappie) Collins in Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America
Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 June 1845
    Event Place: Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: T625_1; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Shelby, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 396; Family History Library Film: 803023
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Shelby, Alabama; Roll: 14; Page: 191a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Shelby, Alabama; Roll: 14; Page: 191a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Shelby, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 396; Family History Library Film: 803023

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clanton, Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 May 1901
    Event Place: Chilton
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Mills, T. Jeff - Mitchell, Josiah F.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Chilton, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG022972; Folder Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Randolph, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: T625_1; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dogwood
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1927
    Event Place: Dogwood, Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Death Index, 1908-1959
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 February 1927
    Event Place: Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama Death and Burial Indexes, 1881 - 1974, Ancestry.com
    [4] Penelope Jane Collins Nix Mims, "Find a Grave Index", "Find a Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 6 March 2021), Penelope Jane Collins Nix Mims, ; Burial, Jemison, Chilton, Alabama, United States of America, Center Hill Cemetery; citing record I
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