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Willie Thomas Collins 1900–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1900

Birth Location: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 23 Apr 1964

Death Location: Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Phillip Collins

Mother: Novella Swann

Spouse(s): Edna Partain

Children(s): Helen Collins, Jack Collins, Joe Collins

The story of Willie Thomas Collins began in 1900 in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Willie Thomas Collins resided in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA. In 1917, Willie Thomas Collins resided in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA. Willie Thomas Collins married Edna Lucille Partain, and had children including Helen Lucille Collins, Jack R Collins, Joe Dale Collins. Willie Thomas Collins passed away in 1964 in Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie Thomas Collins began in 1900 in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Thomas Collins resided in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1917, Willie Thomas Collins resided in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Willie Thomas Collins married Edna Lucille Partain, and had children including Helen Lucille Collins, Jack R Collins, Joe Dale Collins.
  • Willie Thomas Collins passed away in 1964 in Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip Collins
1854–1909
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee
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Novella Swann
1872–1926
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Edna Partain
1901–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EP

Children(s)

Helen Collins
1921–2012
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
HC
Jack Collins
1925–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JC
Joe Collins
1931–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JC

Willie Collins's Ancestors

Self
Willie Collins
1900–1964
Birth Place: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Phillip M Collins
1854–1909
Franklin County, Tennessee
Novella Swann
1872–1926
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Dotson) Swann
1829–1891
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Frances) Wilhoit
1849–1925
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Jr
1790–1850
Mary Swain
1795–1852
William Wilhoit
1819–
Elizabeth Little
1823–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Swann
1770–1850
Mrs Swann
1770–
Sherod Swain
1770–1830
Mary Lane
1775–1830
Larkin Wilhoite
1790–1850
Joseph Little
1801–1873
Asenith Holland
1800–

Willie Collins's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Thomas) Collins (30 Jul 1900–23 Apr 1964) m. Edna (Lucille) Partain (26 Jul 1901–20 Apr 1935)
  1. 1. Helen (Lucille) Collins 1921–2012 m. James (Richmond Gibson) Jr 1915–1981
  2. 2. Jack (R) Collins 1925–
  3. 3. Joe (Dale) Collins 1931–1935

Willie Collins's Timeline

7 Records

1900
30 Jul 1900
Birth of Willie Thomas Collins in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Willie Thomas Collins resided here in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 17
Willie Thomas Collins resided here in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Willie Thomas Collins resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
Willie Thomas Collins resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1951
Before 1951
Age 51
Willie Thomas Collins resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1964
23 Apr 1964
Age 64
Death of Willie Thomas Collins in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1900
    Event Place: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 60
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 2342011
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Franklin County
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Franklin County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 2342011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 60

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1964
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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