George Collins (abt. 1755 - bef. 1850)

Born about 1755 in Harrison, Virginia [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Richards) Collins — married 23 Mar 1791 in Harrison County, Virginia

Husband of Mary (Owen) Collins — married 1809 in Harrison , West Virginia

Descendants

Died before 1850 before about age 95 in Hackers Creek, Lewis, WV [uncertain]

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Profile Represents George Collins ( m Mary Richards and Mary Polly Owen (Owens); (son of John Collins and Jane Major)

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Discrepancy

No original source records have been located to confirm birth or marriage records. It appears that some erroneous information may have been published, and perhaps republished/reported, making the “actual facts” obscure. There is a great deal of conflicting information surrounding the Collins Family of West Virginia – Many Source-to-Source discrepancies; co-mingling, Lack of records; conflicting family stories; number of Collin’s with the same names, etc. *Profiles suffer an array of issues, which may never be resolved, unless new records are uncovered. See individual profiles for updated source information. Combined Research efforts of "CHT (20 yrs) and IDR" ([Version Date December 13, 2000]) reflects identified children of George and Mary. No estate records located to prove or disprove. Underlying sources (land/Wills etc.,) (OR DNA) may prove or disprove connections. See individual profiles for ongoing updates.

Children regularly have same names -- generation to generation -- with few records available to support.Edwards-7481 13:57, 9 November 2021 (UTC)

Children Discrepancy - Co-mingled - Source-to-source Discrepancies (Further research needed to determine if Contemporary or same individuals).

• HEZEKIAH (1817 - 1903): Married Roanna Jane (Maze) (presumed son of Isaac Sanson Collins and Rachael Cunningham vs (originally reported as son of George Collins and Mary Polly Owen(s) son Lorenzo Dow does not confirm Mother ; Father as Zerekiah Collins^[1]son Lorenzo Dow Collins -"West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRD2-YLC : 16 March 2020), Zerekiah Collins in entry for Lorenzo D Collins and Cornelia Ann Cornell, 15 Jun 1872; citing Calhoun, West Virginia, v 1 p 34, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 807,456.

Line #20 Film Image shows Zerekiah and Rouana as parents - inconclusive proof as child of Isaac Simon West Virginia Culture^[2]

• JACOB Collins (b 1805-1811) presumed son of George Collins and Mary Richards m Unknown (vs Originally reported as married Floranda Beeman (vs later identified as the 2nd Spouse of Contemporary Jacob (1773)

Contemporary George

• (Lewis Co signs his name with an X) George Collins ( m Mary Richards and Mary Polly Owen (Owens); (is son of John Collins and Jane Major)
• Contemporary George Collins (Lewis Co "Signs-with-his-name") (m Mary Ann Law and Eliza Law; is presumed son of Solomon (d 1838); (aka the Reverend George Collins) also was an early settler in the Union District but in a different locale than Slab Creek (Richie Co); (aka "Signs-with-his-name" -- found in the courthouse records in Lewis County; was unrelated to John Collins; was related to a Robert Collins who moved to Lewis County from Randolph County, WV around 1811; frequently shown as same person (unproven) b 1749 Anson, North Carolina, Death 25 March 1795 Cleveland, North Carolina, [p 244; 265; 409 " History of Richie co "The Rev. George Collins — a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, also found a home on the Thomas Kniseley (now the Hall) farm, at an early day. He was the first minister in this section, and was a man of no mean ability. He first married Miss Mary Ann Law, of Gooseman's mill, Harrison county — half-sister of the late Asby Law, of Lawford, and when she was about to leave this world, she requested him to marry her cousin. Miss Eliza Law, sister of Andrew Law — a request which was complied with some time later".
• Contemporary George Collins m Elizabeth Crossen and Abigale Smith; died 1840-1850 is son of John Collins (1750-1835) and Hannah Cozad) ^[3]

Biography

George Collins son of John Collins and Jane Major^[4][5]

Birth Estimate 1760-65, vs 1755 Virginia^[4][6]

Marriage

Marriage Estimate 1776-1785

• 23 Mar 1791 Harrison County, Virginia -- Mary Richards

George Collins first married on 23 Mar 1791 in Harrison County, Virginia to Mary Richards.^[7]

• 1809 Harrison County, Virginia -- Mary Polly (1792) Owen (Owens)

After Mary's death, George married secondly about 1809 to Mary Polly (1792) Owen (Owens) vs Abigale Smith. marriage bond in Harrison County, WV confirms as a brother to John Jr (m Hannah Cozad);^[4]

Death

Death Estimate Unknown -- 1840- Before 1850 vs 04 Sep 1833 in Lewis County, Virginia, USA.^[4] he appears in the 1840 census but is gone by the time of the 1850 census

• Burial (Aft September 1833) Waters of Stony Run, Hackers Creek, Lewis, WV. Reportedly 10 children each marriage; No Probate located to prove or disprove children.^[4]

Children

Reportedly 10 children each marriage; No Probate located to prove or disprove children.

6-Identified Children Estimated Births 1791-1808 -- Mary Richards

• ^[5] WILLIAM (1800-1793- d 1875 m 3X -- Elizabeth Linger; Elizabeth Wiant; Sarah Norman
• PAUL b 1804 - 1808 : m. Susannah Waggoner Jan 7 1824 Lewis, WV ^[8] (daughter of Unknown)^[9]
• ^[5] SARAH: b. abt 1805 VA; m. (1) Henry Stallman^[10] (Stallman-83|presumed son of David Lewis Stallman 1760–1822 and Mrs Mary Unknown 1760]) (2) Aaron Schoolcraft 28 Feb 1822 Lewis, WV ^[11] (Schoolcraft-25|presumed son of Jacob Schoolcraft 1770–1850 and Rebecca Permelia Parsons 1783–1868])
• ^[4] JACOB Collins (b 1805-1811) presumed son of George Collins and Mary Richards m Unknown (vs Originally reported as m Floranda Beeman May 17 1825 Lewis Co Marriages (aka Clorinda) [[Collins-244|Florinda later identified as 2nd Spouse of Contemporary Jacob (1773) (Son of Rev. Jacob Collins and Mary Ellsworth -- Married Sarah Ann Davis)
• ^[4]COMFORT: b. abt 1801 m. Henry Waggoner 29 Nov 1821 Lewis, WV ^[12] (presumed son of Johannes "John" Michael Wagener (1751–1843) and Susanna Richards (1777)
• ^[4]CLINE: b. abt 1804 m. Nancy Stout 7 Jan 1821 Lewis, WV ^[13][14]

7 identified Children Estimated Births 1809-1845 Mary Polly Owen(s)^[4]

• ^[4]LIMUEL (?Lemuel ): b. 1812-1835 There is an entry for a male of this age in the 1820 census, but no corresponding entry in the 1830 census. In 1975, Charles Ross Collins (a grandson of Hezekiah Collins by his son, Lorenzo Dow Collins m Cornelia Ann Cornell (dau of Jonathan Cornell 1816–1900 and Nancy Lucretia Rogers 1819–1896) ^[15](1857–1932]]) informed his son Max Collins that Hezekiah Collins^[16] had two brothers of whom he was aware: a Limuel Collins (who is said to have drowned on Limuel's Run) and Chaney Collins. Since this is the only unidentified male ; I identified this one as Limuel, who more than likely died before 1835 (otherwise, his father may have had him co-sign his trust deed the way he did Manley in 1835).
• MANLEY: b. 1814. Married Mary Elliot February 29,1835 (Lewis County marriage records). Raised his family on Slab Creek in Ritchie County, WV. He was a blacksmith who appears to have been held in esteem by those in his community."West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZX-G3YH : 29 September 2021), Manley Collins and Mary Eleat, 1835 Lewis, West Virginia, (Mary Elliot (Eleat)

• ^[4]HEZEKIAH (or possibly Zechariah^[1](vs AKA James Hezekiah Collins (1817 - 1903) presumed son of Isaac Sanson Collins and Rachael Cunningham born February 24,1817 probably in Gilmer County, vs George Collins and Mary Polly Owen(s)'. Married Roanna Jane Maze about 1838 presumably in the Calhoun County area. He became involved in the Methodist Protestant church when a young man and remained active in it most of his life. He raised his family on Coal Fork Leading Creek in Calhoun County, WV. Died October 21, 1903 in Calhoun County, WV. ^[17] Find A Grave Memorial 58024341

• EVALINE: born 1821-22. Married Hiram P. Cain July 17, 1853 in Ritchie County. Said to have died at the home of her daughter in Parkersburg, WV.

• JOHN: Born about 1824-1826. Married Eva --?--. (m Edith Eda May Park (1822–1899) vs Eva (presumed dau Joseph Park 1791–1861 and Bridget Stanley 1800–1858). Resided in Wirt County most of his adult life. No death record on file in Wirt County for John.)

• SEDGWICK CHANEY (aka S C; Chaney) Born about 1825-26. m [[Unknown-566407|Ruhama Elliott

• PHEBE: Born 1831-32. Married Aaron Smith Phebe's marriage record states that her parents were George and Mary Collins. Phebe resided at Smith's Chapel (according to Lowther).^[18]

Research

Parental Line (Common Ancestor - John and Hannah Cozad) son of John Collins (abt. 1715 - 1795) m Maria Gertraut (Brombach) Wolf and Jane Major presumed son of John Collins (1682) and Mary Smith (1686)

George Collins son of John Collins and Jane Major

Isaac Sanson Collins (1792 - 1871) Son of John Collins and Hannah Cozad

References 2 (presumed brothers vs sons) which may have been the original source of the Story re George's children Lemuel and Hezekiah (unproven) 1860 Household Role Sex Age Birthplace [[Collins-20517|Cline Collins Male 55 Virginia (1805) Nancy Collins Female 52 Virginia (1808) Hezekiah Collins Male 26 Virginia (1834) m Emma Thompson (1841)^[19] William Collins Male 23 Virginia (1837) m Ida Jane Antisdel (1854 ) Lemuel Collins Male 16 Virginia (1844) m Unknown^[19] Johnathan Collins Male 9 Virginia m Clara Belle Antisdel (1860) ^[20]

Census

1820 census DAUGHTERS: b abt. 1810. One of three of this age in the 1820 census, then two matching entries in the 1830 census, and all three females (from 1820) are one by the 1840 census. (presumed Comfort (1801); Sarah)

1830 Census; Lewis Co, VA George Collins 1 male <5 1 male 5-10 1 male 10-15 1 male 15-20 1 male 20-30 1 male 60-70 2 females 5-10 2 females 15-20 1 female 30-40; DAUGHTER: Born 1820-25. Alive in 1830 (judging from census) and gone by 1840.

1840 census TWO OTHER DAUGHTERS? The 1840 census makes it appear as though there may have been another daughter born 1830-35 and another one born 1835-40. However, the microfilm is difficult to read, and/or these may have been other children living with them. [When Phebe was born, the last child of which we are certain that George fathered, he was between 66 and 72 years old.] (presumed Evaline Collins (1822); Phebe (1831)(^[21]

1850 Household Role Sex Age Birthplace Mary Collins Female 57 Virginia (1793) (likely Mary Polly Owen(s) Evaline Collins Female 28 Virginia (1822) Shadrac C Collins Male 24 Virginia (1826) (likely SEDGWICK) Phebe Collins Female 18 Virginia (1832) Shadrac C Collins Male 7 Virginia (1843) Alex Collins Male 3 Virginia (1847) ^[21]

Timeline

1769 = most likely accompanied his father when he settled along the Cheat River in 1769.

The Collins family moved to Monongalia County Virginia in 1769, where John Sr. got 300 acres by "Settlement rights". The Survey of this tract of land on Morgan Run, Forks of Cheat River shows (Rev.) Jacob Cozad III adjacent to John Collins' Land. It was here that John Collins Jr. won the Rev. Jacob Cozad's daughter's hand in marriage, Miss Hannah Cozad for his wife. They were married about 1771, by Hannah's' father; or, by the Rev. Isaac Sutton, founder of the Great Bethel Baptist Church, at Uniontown Pennsylvania, this Church sponsored the organization of the Forks of the Cheat River Baptist Church on November 5th 1775.

Fact: Military (1776) Rev War - NJ^[6] It is a proven fact that his brother, John Collins Jr., went to New Jersey during the Revolutionary War (1776-1777); and George most likely was untruthful about age.

1791 - Moved to his father's farm in 1791; he would have been between 26 and 30 (b 1761-1765)

1829 Calhoun County, West Virginia George Collins obtained a land grant for 100 acres of land on Eliases' Run of Leading Creek in present-day Calhoun County (Sold in 1838 to presumed son Manley Collins)

1838-1840 moved from the Leading Creek area to Slab Creek in Ritchie County VA. He does appear in the 1840 census, but it's unclear as to whether he is living in the Leading Creek area of Calhoun County or in the Slab Creek area of Ritchie County.^[22]

Sources

Links are provided for reference and convenience only (and are considered unreliable /unproven unless sources are contained within). ^{[5] [4] [1]}

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Lorenzo Dow Collins, son of Zerekiah Collins - "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRD2-YLC : 16 March 2020), Zerekiah Collins in entry for Lorenzo D Collins and Cornelia Ann Cornell, 15 Jun 1872; citing Calhoun, West Virginia, v 1 p 34, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 807,456.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8D9-BF7 : 23 December 2020), Lorenzo Collins in household of H Collins, Gilmer, Gilmer, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

   "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M413-S7G : 18 February 2021), Lorenzo D M Collins in entry for Hezakiah Collins m Roanna, 1860. Calhoun, Virginia, United States https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/LCQ3-YXS

3. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial 24235777 John (1750)
4. ↑ ^{4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11} In-depth research re George Collins Family by John J. Hood US Genweb Archives Calhoun County, West Virginia establishes dates (b. 1760-65, d. 1840-50) and marriages Mary Richards and Mary Polly Owens [Version Date December 13, 2000] 1809 Harrison Co WV Marriage Bond;
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3} Clerissa (Hathaway) Tatterson researched the John Collins line for 23 years before publishing "John Collins of Frederick County, Virginia" in 1982 (Descendants of John COLLINS m Jane Major
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Deemed Fraudulent by William G. Singleton Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements & Rosters Pension Application of George Collins S8247 Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris
7. ↑ West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZX-CDHY : 22 July 2021), George Collings (abt. 1755 -1833) and Mary Richards, 12 Mar 1791; citing Marriage, Harrison, West Virginia, United States, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm
8. ↑ "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZF-7LB7 : 29 September 2021), Paul Collins and Susannah Waggoner, 1824.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH54-64H : 20 February 2021), Paul Collins, Lewis, Virginia, United States; citing 233, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 191; FHL microfilm 29,670. (2 sons/1 dau / appears on same page as brother Cline Collins)
10. ↑ "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZX-GSYB : 29 September 2021), Henry Stallman and Sarah Collins, 1817.
11. ↑ "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ZF-7PJX : 29 September 2021), Aaron Schoolcraft and Sarah Stallman, 1822.
12. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRT9-Q4R : 11 February 2018), Henry Waggoner and Comfort Collins, 1821; citing Lewis, West Virginia, United States, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 825,112.
13. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FRT9-D65 : 11 February 2018), Clive Collins and Nancy Stout, 1826; citing Lewis, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 825,112.
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW9X-6J7 : 18 February 2021), Cline Collins, 1860.
15. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1854-1932", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRZF-FJV : 16 March 2020), Lorenzo D Collins, 1872.
16. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M413-S7G : 18 February 2021), Lorenzo D M Collins in entry for Hezakiah Collins, 1860.
17. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8D9-BFM : 23 December 2020), Roanna Collins in household of H Collins, Gilmer, Gilmer, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
18. ↑ West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F1HG-B4K : 29 November 2018), Aaron Smith and Phebe Collins, 1873; citing Marriage, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States, county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm .
19. ↑ ^{19.0 19.1}
20. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW9X-6J4 : 18 February 2021), Hezekiah Collins in entry for Cline Collins, 1860.
21. ↑ ^{21.0 21.1} "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DG-74J : 23 December 2020), Evaline Collins in household of Mary Collins, Ritchie, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
22. ↑ Citation "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YTY-SMH6?cc=1786457&wc=31SJ-RMD%3A1588665922%2C1588665916%2C1588668666 : 24 August 2015), Delaware > New Castle > Appoquinamink Hundred > image 5 of 42; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

See Also

Pedigree Resource File

• (sourced) George Lewis Collins 1755–1833 • L83Z-N43 m Mary Polly Owens
• (sourced) Collinsv1791 – Deceased •99QV-YS1 m Mary Richard(s)
• See also Aaron Smith 15 December 1830 – 31 October 1912 •L4YH-FND
• (unsourced) https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:George_Collins_%2824%29
• In-depth research re George Collins Family by John J. Hood
• ([chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hackerscreek.org%2Fresources%2FHCPD%2520Publications%2FHCPD%2520Journals%2F23-Issue%25202.pdf&clen=2778601&chunk=true HACKER'S CREEK JOURNAL Vol XXIII; Issue 2 2004-2005; p 13-22])
• Clerissa (Hathaway) Tatterson John Collins of Frederick County, Virginia 1982
• West Virginia Marriage Records (FHC Film # 007540196; Wes Cochran)
• Harrison Co (unindexed) 1830 Census -- 1810= WM 2 1 00 1(45) 3; WF

Acknowledgements

Special Thank you to all the Collins Researchers that have provided information in order to improve this 2021 updated profile (Collins Cleanup Crew)

• Collins-4156 was created by Glen Wolfe on 26 Jan 2013.
• Collins-7516 was created by Tammy Jarrell through the import of 1916598.ged on 16 Aug 2014.
• "Family Tree," database,FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 14 December 2020, 02:08), entry for George Collins (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:L83Z-N43); contributed by various users.