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Peter Collins 1850–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1850

Birth Location: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada

Death Date: 10 Aug 1894

Death Location: Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Collins

Mother: Asenath Collins

Spouse(s): Mary Lambert

Children(s): Elmer Collins, Rebecca Collins, Willard Collins

In 1850, Peter Collins entered the world in Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada, born to Benjamin S Collins And Asenath Walker Collins. In 1851, Peter Collins resided in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Peter Collins married Mary Ellen Lambert, and had children including Elmer Jay Collins, Rebecca Jane Jennie Collins, Willard D Collins. Peter Collins passed away in 1894 in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1850, Peter Collins entered the world in Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada, born to Benjamin S Collins And Asenath Walker Collins.
  • In 1851, Peter Collins resided in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • Peter Collins married Mary Ellen Lambert, and had children including Elmer Jay Collins, Rebecca Jane Jennie Collins, Willard D Collins.
  • Peter Collins passed away in 1894 in Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Collins
1822–1888
Birth Location: Cattaragus County, New York, United States
BC
Asenath Collins
1818–1904
Birth Location: Chatam, New York, USA
AC

Spouses(s)

Mary Lambert
1865–1933
Birth Location: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
ML

Children(s)

Elmer Collins
1882–1946
Birth Location: Sanilac County, Michigan
EC
Rebecca Collins
1885–1964
Birth Location: Buel Township, Sanilac, Michigan
RC
Willard Collins
1885–1885
Birth Location: Elk
WC

Peter Collins's Ancestors

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Peter Collins
1850–1894
Birth Place: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
Parents
Benjamin S Collins
1822–1888
Cattaragus County, New York, United States
Asenath (Walker) Collins
1818–1904
Chatam, New York, USA
Grandparents
ISRAEL (COLLINS) Jr
1787–1864
Cattaragus County, New York, USA
LOVINIA MARTIN
1791–1878
New York, USA
Peter (Wesley) Walker
1790–1845
Chatham, Columbia, New York, USA
Elizabeth Woodward
1786–1850
New York
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Martin
1760–1829
Lovina Spring
1762–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Collins's Descendants

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Peter Collins (10 Sep 1850–10 Aug 1894) m. Mary (Ellen) Lambert (5 Mar 1865–10 Dec 1933)
  1. 1. Elmer (Jay) Collins 1882–1946 m. Ella (May) Hotrum 1892–1974 m. Rebecca ("Ruby" Carpenter) Collins 1885–1911
    1. 1. Hildred (Mary) Collins 1919–2001 m. Woodrow (Wilson) Schweitzer 1915–
    2. 2. Elmer (Addison) Collins 1920–1920
    3. 3. Burton (Wayne) Collins 1924–1982
    4. 4. Francis (Peter Carpenter) Collins 1905–1979 m. Margaret (F Kennelly) Carpenter 1905–1982
      1. 1. Lillian (Margaret) Carpenter 1928–2005
      2. 2. Marilyn (F) Carpenter 1932–2023 m. Daniel (James Campion) jr 1930–1964 m. Thomas (R.) Maher 1934–2006
  2. 2. Rebecca (Jane (Jennie)) Collins 1885–1964 m. Eugene (Custus) Armstrong 1879–1952
    1. 1. Anna (F Armstrong) McCormick 1914–1953 m. Frank (Samuel) McCormick 1911–1987
      1. 1. James (Kent) McCormick 1937–1992
      2. 2. Eugene (Andrew) McCormick 1934–2023
  3. 3. Willard (D.) Collins 1885–1885

Peter Collins's Timeline

5 Records

1850
10 Sep 1850
Birth of Peter Collins in Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
1850
22 Jan 1850
Peter Collins was baptized in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1851
1851
Age 1
Peter Collins resided here in Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1880
1880
Age 30
Peter Collins resided here in Watertown, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Watertown, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1894
10 Aug 1894
Age 44
Death of Peter Collins in Watertown, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
Watertown, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Dereham, Oxford, Ontario Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Oxford, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11745; Page: 117; Line: 17
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Watertown, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 605; Page: 29a; Enumeration District: 328
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 22; Film Description: 1881 Muskegon-1882 Calhoun
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1850
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Oxford, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Oxford, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11745; Page: 117; Line: 17

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Watertown, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Watertown, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 605; Page: 29a; Enumeration District: 328

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buel
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 22; Film Description: 1881 Muskegon-1882 Calhoun

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1894
    Event Place: Watertown, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Croswell, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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