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Richard Collier 1797–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1797

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 3 Aug 1871

Death Location: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Father: Daniel Collier

Mother: Elizabeth Prather

Spouse(s): Mary Caudill

Children(s): William Sr

Richard Collier was born in 1797 in Virginia, United States, the child of Daniel Collier And Elizabeth Prather. In 1810, Richard Collier resided in Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States. In 1850, Richard Collier resided in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Richard Collier married Mary Caudill, and had children including William D Collier Sr. Richard Collier passed away in 1871 in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • Richard Collier was born in 1797 in Virginia, United States, the child of Daniel Collier And Elizabeth Prather.
  • In 1810, Richard Collier resided in Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1850, Richard Collier resided in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Richard Collier married Mary Caudill, and had children including William D Collier Sr.
  • Richard Collier passed away in 1871 in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Collier
1764–1835
Birth Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Elizabeth Prather
1769–1835
Birth Location: Oldtown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Caudill
1801–1870
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
MC

Children(s)

William Sr
1835–1913
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
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Richard Collier's Ancestors

Self
Richard Collier
1797–1871
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
Daniel Collier
1764–1835
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Prather
1769–1835
Oldtown, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Michael (Isaac) Collier
1738–1802
Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Cresap
1737–1826
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
James Prather
1737–1816
Queen Annes Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Sarah Beatty
1753–1784
Allegany, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Collier
1691–1757
Mary Gaines
1720–1747
Thomas *
1694–1787
Hannah Johnson
1705–1774
Thomas Prather
1704–1785
Elizabeth Claggett
1708–1767
Thomas Beatty
1703–1768
Maria Jansen
1709–1768
2nd-Great-Grandparents
THOMAS COLYER
1660–1720
HANNAH LOWNES
1670–1756
Capt Collier
1685–1735
NANCY EPPES
1695–1765
Thomas Cresap
1665–1700
Sarah Crissop
1658–1733
Daniel Johnson
1682–1715
Frances Kilbourne
1684–1758
Thomas Prather
1673–1712
Martha Sprigg
1677–1742
Capt Claggett
1678–1733
Mary Keene
1682–1757
John Beatty
1672–1720
Susannah Asfordby
1669–1745
Jan Jansen
1646–1724
Magdalena Blanchan
1646–

Richard Collier's Descendants

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Richard Collier (9 May 1797–3 Aug 1871) m. Mary Caudill (27 Jul 1801–abt 1870)
  1. 1. William (D Collier) Sr 1835–1913 m. Rebecca Meade 1837–1871
    1. 1. Willis (Kirk) Collier 1859–1944 m. Mary (Ellen) Adams 1861–1889
      1. 1. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. Pearl ("Pearley") Back 1905–1993
        1. 1. Inez Collier 1915–1992 m. Ted ((John Harlan)) Adams 1906–1958

Richard Collier's Timeline

5 Records

1797
9 May 1797
Birth of Richard Collier in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 13
Richard Collier resided here in Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 53
Richard Collier resided here in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 63
Richard Collier resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1871
3 Aug 1871
Age 74
Death of Richard Collier in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1797
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1014.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DSP
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Floyd, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 6; Page: 97; Image: 00111; Family History Library Film: 0181351

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2013
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: Registers of Enlistments in the United States Army, 1798-1914, Page 428 - Registers of Enlistments in the United States Army, 1798-1914 2013

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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