James R. Collins (bef. 1790 - aft. 1844)

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Biography

James R Collins was likely born before 1790. He was the son of Mordecai Collins and his first wife. He was the grandson of Edward Collins and Jane Jones. Susannah Robertson became his step-mother in 1790.

James R Collins is referenced in the will of his father.^[1] From that 1844 will, we can infer that he was living, probably in Orange County, Virginia. Bequest include:

• to my son James R Collins four hundred and fifty dollars
• and then for my Negroes amd all my estate to be divided equally into seven parts. I give one part unto my son ... James R Collins.

He and his brother William B Collins are not referenced in the estate of his stepmother Susannah Robertson's brother Zenith Robertson,^[2] inferring they are not the biological children of Susan. These are Susan's descendants cited in her brother's will: Dillard W Collins, Nimrod R Collins, Monroe N Heaston and Eliza Ann his wife formerly Eliza Ann Collins, Lewis Heaston and Drucilla his wife formerly Drucilla Collins, children of Susan Collins formerly Susan Robertson. Susan Ann Collins infant daughter of John Collins deceased.

Sources

1. ↑ Probate: "Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900"
   Index to Wills, 1734-1947 ; Will Books, 1735-1906; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, Virginia
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62347 #1402908 (accessed 1 February 2024)
   Mordicai Collens probate in 1839-1848 in Orange, Virginia, USA.
2. ↑ Notice regarding the estate of Zenith Robertson August the 11th, 1851 STATE OF VIRGINIA, IN LOUISA COUNTY COURT Transcribed from notice published 9 Oct 1851, Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 19,Indianapolis, Marion County