America (Estep) Collins (aft. 1870 - abt. 1908)

Born after 1 Jun 1870 in Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Philip Collins — married about 1891 in Kentucky

Descendants

Died about 1908 before about age 37 in Big Creek, Clay, Kentucky, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

America was born after 1 June 1870. She was the daughter of James Estep and Polly Collins. She passed away around 1908.

Timeline

After 1 June 1870: America is not listed in the household of her parents in the 1870 U.S. Census. The census included each family member living at that residence on 1 June 1870. Therefore, her absence signifies that her date of birth had to be later than this date.

21 June 1880: America Estep can be located in the 1880 U.S. Census in Perry, Kentucky, United States. She is recorded as a 10 year old single white female. Her recorded birthplace is Kentucky, and both parents are recorded with birthplace of Kentucky. She is recorded as having attended school within the past year and having the ability to read and write. Other household members include 37 year old father James, 35 year old mother Polly, 15 year old brother Calvin, 14 year old sister Sarah, 7 year old sister Almeda, and 3 year old sister Emily.

14 June 1900: America Collins can be located in the 1900 U.S. Census in Big Creek, Clay, Kentucky, United States. She is recorded as a 32 year old married white female, with an estimated birth date of April 1868. She is listed as being married for 9 years and having 4 children, with all 4 living. Her recorded birthplace is Kentucky, and both parents are recorded with birthplace of Kentucky. Contrary to the 1880 U.S. Census, it is stated here that America can not read or write. She is recorded as being able to speak English. Other household members include 32 year old husband Phillip, 8 year old son Speed, 5 year old son Barton, 4 year old daughter Ida, and 7 month old daughter Maudie.

About 1908: America passes away. No further records have been located following the 1900 U.S. Census. Year of death is estimated based upon the age of her last child, Sophia, born about 1907. America is not present in the household of husband Phil Collins in the 1910 U.S. Census.

Research Notes

Place of birth is verified by census records.

Date of death is estimated based upon unverified second-hand family history.

Place of death is estimated based upon location in the 1900 U.S. Census.

Sources

• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MCZG-FZW : 7 September 2017), America Estep in household of James Estep, Precinct 1, Perry, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district ED 81, sheet 530B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0438; FHL microfilm 1,254,438.

• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9WT-728 : accessed 18 April 2018), America Collins in household of Phillip Collins, Magisterial District 4, Big Creek, Upper Red Bird, Clay, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 31, sheet 8B, family 126, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,516.

• "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QVG8-ZZYY : 11 July 2016), America Estep Collins, 1908; Burial, Botto, Clay, Kentucky, United States of America, Collins-France Cemetery; citing record ID 119444319, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119444319.

• "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1963," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QLYZ-SCQ1 : 18 March 2018), America Estep in entry for Speed Collins, 20 Jan 1963; citing Hinkle, Knox, Kentucky, United States, Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm .