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Riley Collins 1822–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1822

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1882

Death Location: Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States

Father: Griffin Sr.

Mother: Nellie (Massey)

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In 1822, Riley Collins entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to Griffin Collins Sr And Nellie Martha Massie Massey. In 1860, Riley Collins resided in Wise, Virginia, USA. Riley Collins passed away in 1882 in Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Riley Collins entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to Griffin Collins Sr And Nellie Martha Massie Massey.
  • In 1860, Riley Collins resided in Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • Riley Collins passed away in 1882 in Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States.

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Riley Collins's Ancestors

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Riley Collins
1822–1882
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States
Parents
Griffin Collins Sr.
1773–1850
North Carolina, USA
Nellie (Martha Massie) (Massey)
1773–1850
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Collins's Timeline

3 Records

1822
1822
Birth of Riley Collins in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 38
Riley Collins resided here in Wise, Virginia, USA
Wise, Virginia, USA
1882
1882
Age 60
Death of Riley Collins in Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States
Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Virginia; Page: 330
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Virginia; Page: 331

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Virginia; Page: 330
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wise, Virginia; Page: 331

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States

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