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Willis Kirk Collier 1859–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 July 1859

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 3 May 1944

Death Location: Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Sr

Mother: Rebecca Meade

Spouse(s): Mary Adams

Children(s): James Collier

Willis Kirk Collier was born in 1859 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of William D Collier Sr And Rebecca Meade. In 1860, Willis Kirk Collier resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Willis Kirk Collier resided in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Willis Kirk Collier married Mary Ellen Adams, and had children including James Harrison Collier. Willis Kirk Collier passed away in 1944 in Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willis Kirk Collier was born in 1859 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of William D Collier Sr And Rebecca Meade.
  • In 1860, Willis Kirk Collier resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Willis Kirk Collier resided in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Willis Kirk Collier married Mary Ellen Adams, and had children including James Harrison Collier.
  • Willis Kirk Collier passed away in 1944 in Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1835–1913
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
WS
Rebecca Meade
1837–1871
Birth Location: Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA
RM

Spouses(s)

Mary Adams
1861–1889
Birth Location: Baker, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
MA

Children(s)

James Collier
1889–1963
Birth Location: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
JC

Willis Collier's Ancestors

Self
Willis Collier
1859–1944
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William D Collier Sr
1835–1913
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Rebecca Meade
1837–1871
Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Richard Collier
1797–1871
Virginia, United States
Mary Caudill
1801–1870
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Thomas (Kronis) Meade
1804–1876
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Polly) Hall
1804–1875
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Collier
1764–1835
Elizabeth Prather
1769–1835
Matthew Caudill
1760–1837
Sarah Webb
1778–1860
Samuel Mead
1769–1828
Katherine Goodbread
1772–1849
Reuben Hall
1778–1862
Nancy Smith
1780–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Collier
1738–1802
Elizabeth Cresap
1737–1826
James Prather
1737–1816
Sarah Beatty
1753–1784
James Sr
1720–1800
Mary Yarborough
1731–1803
Richard Webb
1736–1822
Mary Bennett
1737–1790
Robert Meade
1750–1825
Hannah Rhodes
1750–1855
Phillipus GUTBRODT
1726–1811
Catherine Souder
1733–1810
Jesse Hall
1746–1833
Candacia Hash
1750–1804
John Smith
1741–1829
Susannah Scarborough
1765–1855

Willis Collier's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Kirk) Collier (23 July 1859–3 May 1944) m. Mary (Ellen) Adams (27 May 1861–April 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
      1. 1. Ted (Adams) Junior 1932–2011 m. Clara (Lou) Adams 1937–2023
      2. 2. Rex (Landon) Adams 1936–2021
      3. 3. Johnie (Lyn) Adams 1944–2025

Willis Collier's Timeline

12 Records

1859
23 July 1859
Birth of Willis Kirk Collier in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 1
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Hoods Fork, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Hoods Fork, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1905
1 Jul 1905
Age 46
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Baker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Baker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 76
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Neon, Letcher, Kentucky
Neon, Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 81
Willis Kirk Collier resided here in Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1944
3 May 1944
Age 85
Death of Willis Kirk Collier in Millstone, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Millstone, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 July 1859
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [11] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [12] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hoods Fork, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1905
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Baker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Neon, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Letcher
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1944
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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