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Rev. Elisha Henry Collins 1762–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1762

Birth Location: Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 11 Sep 1854

Death Location: Willsboro, Essex County, New York, United States of America

Father: Oliver COLLINS

Mother: Hannah Wilcox

Spouse(s): Lovina Gates

Children(s): Miranda Collins, James Collins, Lovina Collins, Electa Collins, Anson Collins, Oliver Collins, Minerva Collins, George Collins, Ariel Collins, Orpha Collins, Avis Collins, Stephen COLLINS, Lysander Collins, Polly Collins

In 1762, Rev. Elisha Henry Collins entered the world in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to Oliver Collins And Hannah Wilcox. In 1777, Rev. Elisha Henry Collins resided in Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. Rev. Elisha Henry Collins married Lovina Gates, and had children including Anson Collins, Ariel Collins, Avis Collins, Electa Collins, George Collins, James Madison Collins, Lovina M Collins, Lysander Collins, Minerva Collins, Miranda Collins, Oliver Collins, Orpha Collins, Polly Bek Collins, Stephen Steven Collins. Rev. Elisha Henry Collins passed away in 1854 in Willsboro, Essex County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1762, Rev. Elisha Henry Collins entered the world in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to Oliver Collins And Hannah Wilcox.
  • In 1777, Rev. Elisha Henry Collins resided in Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Rev. Elisha Henry Collins married Lovina Gates, and had children including Anson Collins, Ariel Collins, Avis Collins, Electa Collins, George Collins, James Madison Collins, Lovina M Collins, Lysander Collins, Minerva Collins, Miranda Collins, Oliver Collins, Orpha Collins, Polly Bek Collins, Stephen Steven Collins.
  • Rev. Elisha Henry Collins passed away in 1854 in Willsboro, Essex County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rev. Collins's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Collins
1762–1854
Birth Place: Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Oliver COLLINS
1738–1808
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Hannah Wilcox
1738–1808
Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Oliver (COLLINS) Sr
1710–1788
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Hall
1698–1751
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Elisha Willcocks
1706–1788
Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Mary Beach
1703–1775
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas I
1671–1753
Mary Highland
1672–1758
Joseph Wilcoxson
1659–1747
Hannah Kelsey
1668–
Isaac Beach
1669–1741
Hannah Birdseye
1671–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Hiland
1641–1692
Hannah Crittenden
1637–1698
John Kelsey
–1709
Rev. (Beck)
1623–1677
Mary Beach
1652–1677
Phebe Wilcoxson
1650–1743

Rev. Collins's Descendants

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Rev. (Elisha Henry) Collins (30 Dec 1762–11 Sep 1854) m. Lovina Gates (18 MAR 1765–1 AUG 1810)
  1. 1. Miranda Collins 1806–1845 m. John French 1807–1845
    1. 1. Leonora French 1838–1870 m. William (Ward) Simpson 1837–1925
      1. 1. Annie (M) Simpson 1860–1890 m. Charles (Rand) Bowles 1856–1919
        1. 1. Leroy (Thomas) Bowles 1884–1949 m. Myrtle Smiley 1884–1979 m. Lucy Bowles 1901–1978
        2. 2. William (David) Bowles 1877–1965 m. Pearl (C) Ireland 1881–1948
        3. 3. William (Leslie) Bowles 1886–1931 m. Nellie (Blanch) Perry 1888–1964
        4. 4. Lenora Bowles 1881–1939 m. George (A.) Shields 1870–1948
      2. 2. Thomas (O) Simpson 1862–1941 m. Anna (E) Jacobus 1866–1922
        1. 1. Mary Simpson 1896–1981
        2. 2. Litta Simpson 1887–1972 m. Ray (C.) Quisenberry 1884–
        3. 3. Lenora Simpson 1889–1976
      3. 3. David (A.) Simpson 1869–1869
    2. 2. Fidelia (Phidelia) French 1831–1911
    3. 3. Philura French 1829–1856
    4. 4. Israel French 1834–1845
    5. 5. Orson French 1835–1850
    6. 6. Martha French 1836–1934 m. F (R) Brown 1832–
      1. 1. Catharine (E.) Brown 1864–
      2. 2. George (A.) Brown 1872–
      3. 3. Solomon (F.) Brown 1862–
    7. 7. Arthur French 1842–1925
  2. 2. James (Madison) Collins 1811–1848
  3. 3. Lovina (M.) Collins 1813–1814
  4. 4. Electa Collins 1787–
  5. 5. Anson Collins 1790–1871
  6. 6. Oliver Collins 1809–1855
  7. 7. Minerva Collins 1795–1864
  8. 8. George Collins 1798–
  9. 9. Ariel Collins 1804–
  10. 10. Orpha Collins 1800–1880
  11. 11. Avis Collins 1802–1882
  12. 12. Stephen ((Steven)) COLLINS 1793–1854
  13. 13. Lysander Collins 1791–1872
  14. 14. Polly (Bek) Collins 1786–1865

Rev. Collins's Timeline

3 Records

1762
30 Dec 1762
Birth of Rev. Elisha Henry Collins in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1777
1777-1801
Age 15
Rev. Elisha Henry Collins resided here in Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
1854
11 Sep 1854
Age 92
Death of Rev. Elisha Henry Collins in Willsboro, Essex, New York, USA
Willsboro, Essex, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1762
    Event Place: Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777-1801
    Event Place: Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Vital records of Lee, Massachusetts, 1777-1801 : from the records of the town Congregational Church

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1854
    Event Place: Willsboro, Essex, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Willsboro, Essex County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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