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Thomas Johnson Collins 1876 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1876

Birth Location: Woodville, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 09 Dec 1942

Death Location: Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.

Father: Justus Collins

Mother: Dora Johnson

Spouse(s): Alice Osborn

Children(s): Thomas Collins

In 1876, Thomas Johnson Collins entered the world in Woodville, Indiana, USA, born to Justus Manliss Collins and Dora Delsa Johnson. In 1908, Thomas Johnson Collins resided in Emporia, Kansas, USA. In 1910, Thomas Johnson Collins resided in Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA. Thomas Johnson Collins married Alice Grace Osborn, and had children including Thomas Rodney Collins. Thomas Johnson Collins passed away in 1942 in Emporia, Lyon Co, KS..

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Biography

  • In 1876, Thomas Johnson Collins entered the world in Woodville, Indiana, USA, born to Justus Manliss Collins and Dora Delsa Johnson.
  • In 1908, Thomas Johnson Collins resided in Emporia, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Thomas Johnson Collins resided in Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA.
  • Thomas Johnson Collins married Alice Grace Osborn, and had children including Thomas Rodney Collins.
  • Thomas Johnson Collins passed away in 1942 in Emporia, Lyon Co, KS..

Immediate Family

Parents

Justus Collins
1852 – 1895
Birth Location: Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
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Dora Johnson
1855 – 1910
Birth Location: Liberty Township, Porter County, Indiana, United States of America
DJ

Spouses(s)

Alice Osborn
1878 – 1974
Birth Location: Jackson Twp., Porter Co., Indiana, USA
AO

Children(s)

Thomas Collins
1914 – 1999
Birth Location: Emporia, Kansas, USA
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Thomas Collins's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Collins
1876 – 1942
Birth Place: Woodville, Indiana, USA
Parents
Justus Manliss Collins
1852 – 1895
Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
Dora (Delsa) Johnson
1855 – 1910
Liberty Township, Porter County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Alexander Collins
1824 – 1860
New York, United States
Nancy (Jane) Kinney
1831 – 1903
New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Cyrus Kinne
1804 – 1866
Olive Worden
1806 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Worden
1786 – 1857
Rovena Eaton
1789 – 1844

Thomas Collins's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Johnson) Collins (11 Nov 1876 – 09 Dec 1942) m. Alice (Grace) Osborn (17 Jul 1878 – 04 Apr 1974)
  1. 1. Thomas (Rodney) Collins (22 Apr 1914 – 13 Sep 1999) m. Bertha (Arlene) Wallace (23 Jun 1913 – 29 Dec 2000)
    1. 1. Thomas (Robert) Collins (31 Jan 1945 – ) m. Carol (Lynn) Spoerl (14 Sep 1946 – 14 Jun 1998)
      1. 1. Tyler (Edward) Collins (May 1979 – )
      2. 2. Trevor (Ryan) Collins (May 1981 – ) m. Meredith (O'Neal) Biggerstaff
      3. 3. Taylor (Rebecca) Collins (Feb 1983 – )

Thomas Collins's Timeline

9 Records

1876
11 Nov 1876
Birth of Thomas Johnson Collins in Woodville, Indiana, USA
Woodville, Indiana, USA
1908
1908
Age 32
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Emporia, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA
Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Lyon County, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA
Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 49
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Emporia, Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
1934
13 Feb 1934
Age 58
Thomas Johnson Collins resided here in Emporia, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Kansas, USA
1942
09 Dec 1942
Age 66
Death of Thomas Johnson Collins in Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.
Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Woodville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_83; Line: 9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 49
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340444
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kansas; Registration County: Lyon County
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374458
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Emporia, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T624_445; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374458

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lyon County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kansas; Registration County: Lyon County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: T625_538; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_83; Line: 9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Emporia, Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340444

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1934
    Event Place: Emporia, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The Emporia Gazette; Publication Date: 13 Feb 1934; Publication Place: Emporia, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Emporia, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon Co, KS.
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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