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William Ace Collins 1882–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 27 1882

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 26 Mar 1953

Death Location: Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Father: Dallas Collins

Mother: Sarah Begley

Spouse(s): Harriett Caudill, Polly Caudill

Children(s): Leslie Collins, May Collins, Curt Collins, Chester Collins

The story of William Ace Collins began in 1882 in Kentucky. In 1900, William Ace Collins resided in River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, William Ace Collins resided in District 5, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. William Ace Collins married Harriett Caudill, Polly Caudill, and had children including Chester Collins, Curt Collins, Leslie Collins, May Collins. William Ace Collins passed away in 1953 in Letcher, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Ace Collins began in 1882 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, William Ace Collins resided in River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, William Ace Collins resided in District 5, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Ace Collins married Harriett Caudill, Polly Caudill, and had children including Chester Collins, Curt Collins, Leslie Collins, May Collins.
  • William Ace Collins passed away in 1953 in Letcher, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dallas Collins
1847–1928
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
DC
Sarah Begley
1842–1924
Birth Location: KY
SB

Spouses(s)

Harriett Caudill
1884–1939
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
HC
Polly Caudill
1882–1958
Birth Location: –
PC

Children(s)

Leslie Collins
1907–1989
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC
May Collins
1905–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MC
Curt Collins
1912–1996
Birth Location: Kentucky
CC
Chester Collins
1915–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CC

William Collins's Ancestors

Self
William Collins
1882–1953
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Dallas Collins
1847–1928
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Begley
1842–1924
KY
Grandparents
Burdine Collins
1810–1880
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Mary Sexton
1815–1885
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Collins
1770–1846
Nancy Williams
1782–1860
Charles Jr
1784–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Collins
1734–1790
Mary Waddell
1740–1820

William Collins's Descendants

1.
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William (Ace) Collins (Dec 27 1882–26 Mar 1953) m. Harriett Caudill (26 Feb 1884–13 Jun 1939) m. Polly Caudill (19 OCT 1882–26 APR 1958)
  1. 1. Leslie Collins 1907–1989
  2. 2. May Collins 1905–
  3. 3. Curt Collins 1912–1996
  4. 4. Chester Collins 1915–

William Collins's Timeline

7 Records

1882
Dec 27 1882
Birth of William Ace Collins in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 18
William Ace Collins resided here in River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
William Ace Collins resided here in District 5, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District 5, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
William Ace Collins resided here in Letcher, Kentucky
Letcher, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 38
William Ace Collins resided here in Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
William Ace Collins resided here in River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1953
26 Mar 1953
Age 71
Death of William Ace Collins in Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 27 1882
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 332
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: River, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 930.0; FHL microfilm: 2340500
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Letcher; Roll: 1653500
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 5, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374504

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 5, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 5, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1374504

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Letcher; Roll: 1653500

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 332

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: River, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: River, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 930.0; FHL microfilm: 2340500

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Letcher
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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