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Harry Franklin Collings (1908 - 1982)

Harry Franklin Collings
Born in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 3 Feb 1942 in Genesee cty, Michiganmap
Father of [private child (unknown - unknown)]
Died at age 74 in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United Statesmap
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Biography

Harry Franklin Collings was born on 9 January 1908 in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.

In the 1910 census Harry (age 3) was the son of Grant Collins in Blount, Vermilion, Illinois, United States.[1]

  • Grant Collins M White 42 Married Head Illinois
  • Anna Collins F White 38 Married Wife Illinois
  • Roy Collins M White 16 Single Son Illinois
  • Leslie Collins M White 14 Single Son Illinois
  • Nellie Collins F White 9 Single Daughter Illinois
  • June Collins F White 5 Single Daughter Illinois
  • Harry Collins M White 3 Single Son Illinois

In the 1920 census Harry (age 12) was the son of Grant Collings in Elba Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States.[2]

  • Grant Collings M White 53 Married Head Illinois
  • Annie J Collings F White 49 Married Wife Illinois
  • June Collings F White 14 Single Daughter Illinois
  • Harry Collings M White 12 Single Son Illinois
  • Vera Collings F White 3 Single Daughter Michigan

In the 1930 census Harry (age 23) was the married head of household in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, United States.[3]

  • Harry Collins M White 23 Married Head Illinois
  • Ruth Collins F White 19 Married Wife Illinois
  • Shirley Collins F White 1 Single Daughter Michigan
  • Frank Belmont M White 10 Single Brother-in-law Illinois

Harry registered for the World War II draft on 16 October 1940 in Davison, Genesee, Michigan, United States.[4]

Harry (34) and Edna Mae Beals (20) were married on 3 February 1942 in Genesee cty, Michigan. Edna was born on 11 August 1921 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She was the daughter of Bertruce LeRoy Beals and Mary Lois Sites.

Harry was in a census on 10 April 1950.[5]

  • Jack F Swayne M 28 Married Head Door Hanger Mich
  • Harry F Collings M 42 Married Head Grinder Illinois
  • Donna J Swayne F 29 Married Wife Mich
  • Edna M Collings F 28 Married Wife Illonis
  • Dyane B Swayne F 28 Never married Daughter Mich
  • Richard F Collings M 42 Never married Son Mich
  • Roger D Swayne M 29 Never married Son Mich
  • Thomas L Collings M 28 Never married Son Mich
  • Mary M Swayne F 5 Never married Daughter Mich
  • Bonnie L Collings F 8 Never married Daughter Mich
  • Jack Swayne, Jr M Never married Son Mich

Harry's son Harry G Collings married Barbara Hardy on 24 October 1953 in Steuben, Indiana, United States.[6]

Harry died on 1 March 1982 in Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States, aged 74. Harry was buried in 1982 in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States.[7] [8][9]

Harry was mentioned in the obituary of his wife Barbara R Collings on 12 December 2001 in Florida City, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States.[10] .[11] .[12] Harry was mentioned in the obituary of his son Harry G Collings on 27 October 2011 in Michigan, United States.[13] Harry's daughter Betty Joan Collings was born.[14]


Research Notes

Vital

Name: Harry Franklin Collings
Gender: Male
Birth date: 9 Jan 1908
Birth place: Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois
Christening date: ADD
Death date: 1 Mar 1982
Burial date: Goodrich Cemetery, Goodrich, Michigan
FamilySearch Id: KZSC-52Y
Find a Grave Id: 56927370

Residence

  • 1910: Blount, Vermilion, Illinois, United States
  • 1920: Elba, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
  • 1930: Burton, Genesee, Michigan, United States
  • Davison, Genesee, Michigan, United States

Family

Father: James Grant Collings; Male; 1868-1955; K4LG-ZS8
Mother: Annie Jane Edenburn; Female; 1871-1950; LJ27-H91
Marriage: 2 Mar 1892
Siblings (7)

Children (8)

  1. James Roy Collings; Male; 1893–1957; KCYK-7MV
  2. Leslie Ray Collings; Male; 1895–1986; KZCW-7FJ
  3. Ralph Everett Collings; Male; 1898–1898; K8BT-X78
  4. Nellie Myrtle Collings; Female; 1900–1986; LJ27-H4R
  5. Wilber Collings; Male; 1903–1903; LCW2-L59
  6. Neoma June Collings; Female; 1905–1997; LJ27-HZW
  7. Vera May Collings; Female; 1916–2004; GM6M-T3B
Husband: Harry Franklin Collings; Male; 1908-1982; KZSC-52Y
Wife: Ruth Belmont; Female; 1911-1987; KCLY-NPN
Marriage: 10 September 1927
Children (2)
  1. Son: Harry G Collings; 1930-1987; GX2V-D53
  2. Daughter: Betty Joan Collings; 1932-1987; G5DR-MZW
Wife: Edna Mae Beals; 1921-1966; KHD1-R78
Marriage: after 1966; Lakeland, FL
Wife: Barbara Rilla Howery; 1898-2001; 9QSF-QZZ
Children (0)

Sources

  1. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971187; FHL microfilm: 1374342; Image number: 595; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03353-2
    FamilySearch Record: MKX1-L4R (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVX-8RZ
    Harry Collins (3), single son, in household of Grant Collins (42) in Blount, Vermilion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
  2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 004966158; FHL microfilm: 1820781; Image number: 775; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02043-8
    FamilySearch Record: MZQW-D6Y (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6P-Z8N
    Harry Collings (12), single son, in household of Grant Collings (53) in Elba Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States. Born in Illinois.
  3. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004951140; FHL microfilm: 2340719; Image number: 84; Sheet number: 15; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03860-9
    FamilySearch Record: XQY6-ZX4 (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RHQ-L71
    Harry Collins (23), married head of household in Burton, Genesee, Michigan, United States. Born in Illinois.
  4. ↑ Military: "Michigan, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", database with images
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 1940-1947; Affiliate Publication Number: 7644734; Digital film/folder number: 105305947; Image number: 806
    FamilySearch Record: QPLK-PH23 (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3M4-HY69
    Name: Harry Franklin Collings; Race: White; Residence Place: Davison, Genesee, Michigan; Birth Date: 9 January 1908; Birth Place: Danville, Illinois; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 October 1940; Military Draft Registration Place: Davison, Genesee, Michigan, United States; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Blue; Height: 5 7; Weight: 140; Complexion: Light; Occupation Employer: Cevrolet Motor Co; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.
  5. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States Census, 1950", database with images
    citing Line: 1; Digital film/folder number: 108988457; Image number: 252
    FamilySearch Record: 6JJZ-4B3F (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-5J44
    Harry F Collings (42), married, Grinder, head of household. Born in Illinois.
  6. ↑ Marriage of son Harry G Collings: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007740449_001_M9MF-5V8; Image number: 680
    FamilySearch Record: ZPQC-PLW2 (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91C-DFWJ
    Harry Collings's son Harry G Collings marriage to Barbara Hardy on 24 Oct 1953 in Steuben, Indiana, United States.
  7. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index", database
    citing Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QVK1-Q6WN (accessed 24 April 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #56927370
    Harry F Collings burial in 1982 in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States of America. Born in 1908.
  8. ↑ Death: "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998", database
    citing vol. , certificate number 28074, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville
    FamilySearch Record: VVW3-KL2 (accessed 24 April 2024)
    Harry F Collings death 1 Mar 1982 (born 9 Jan 1908) in Polk, Florida, United States.
  9. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index", database
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
    FamilySearch Record: JRGP-G3B (accessed 24 April 2024)
    Harry Collings death Mar 1982 (born 9 Jan 1908) residing in Polk, Florida.
  10. ↑ Obituary of wife Barbara R Collings: "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101458180; FHL microfilm: 101458180; Image number: 111
    FamilySearch Record: QK2Y-T62C (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSM7-B97R-Q
    Name: Harry F Collings; Source Newspaper: Ledger, The; System Of Record: SLS.
  11. ↑ Obituary of wife Barbara R Collings: "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101970912; FHL microfilm: 101970912; Image number: 574
    FamilySearch Record: QKGR-N8KP (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-T7HV-8
    Name: Harry F Collings; Source Newspaper: Flint Journal, The; System Of Record: SLS.
  12. ↑ Obituary of wife Barbara R Collings: "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101970912; FHL microfilm: 101970912; Image number: 660
    FamilySearch Record: QKGH-W4NP (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-T7H9-W
    Name: Harry F Collings; Source Newspaper: Flint Journal, The; System Of Record: SLS.
  13. ↑ Obituary of son Harry G Collings: "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: NewsBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101030379; FHL microfilm: 101030379; Image number: 976
    FamilySearch Record: QK4S-J1QM (accessed 24 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9RZ-B7MT-Z
    Name: Harry F Collings; Relationship To Head: Father; Source Newspaper: Flint Journal, The; System Of Record: SLS.
  14. ↑ Birth of daughter Betty Joan Collings: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6KQV-G9BP (accessed 24 April 2024)
    Betty Joan Collings born to Harry Collings.

Acknowledgements

  • Bertruce Beals, firsthand knowledge. Entered by Bertruce Beals, Nov 2, 2011




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