Mary was the daughter of Anthony Collins and Bridget Bounds. In 1805, Polly's grandfather left her a bequest in his will.
Sources
"Maryland Probate Estate and Guardianship Files, 1796-1940," database with images, FamilySearch ([1] : 22 February 2021); citing Somerset, county courts, Maryland.
Will of William Bounds, Senior, of Somerset County, Maryland. Signed 4 April 1805; Proved 3 December 1805
Bequests to: son, Dowly Bounds; son, William Bounds; daughter, Priscilla Kennely; daughter, Bridget Collins; granddaughter Polly Colliar(?) Collins; granddaughter Polly Bounds; son Joseph Collins
Enslaved people named in will: David, a boy; Lovey, a woman; Dulaney, a girl – all given to son Dowly Bounds; Jack, a boy; Terrey, a girl – both given to daughter Priscilla Kennely; Rissey, a girl – to daughter Bridget Collins; James, a boy – given to son William Bounds; Getty, a girl – given to granddaughter Polly; Liva, a girl – to granddaughter Polly Bounds;
Acknowledgments
This person was created on 19 April 2011 through the import of Stout - Trask - Cowan .ged.
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