Ellen (McMenaman) Collins (1864 - 1920)

Born 1864 in Alexandra, Victoria, Australia

Wife of Edward Collins — married 1888 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died Jul 1920 at about age 56 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

1920 'PERSONAL.', The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1860 - 1938), 30 July, p. 27. , viewed 25 Jul 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102247849 It will be learnt with widespread regret that' the death occurred early on Friday morning of Mrs. Ellen Collins, wife of Mr. Edward Collins, of Wilson-street, Albury. Up till a few days before her death Mrs. Collins had enjoyed the best of health, but she was seized with a paralytic stroke and gradually sank. The deceased was well known among residents of the Upper Murray and Holbrook districts, and. was held in the highest esteem by all. She was a lady of charming disposition, and was very popular in Albury. The late Mrs. Collins was a native of Alexandria (Vic.) and was in her 56th year. She leaves a family of four daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. A. Sutherland, Thologolong; and Misses Mattie, Elsie, and Ruth Collins, of Albury. Mr. Harry Collins, of Albury, is the only son.

Sources

• BIRTH Victoria Aust. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration number19801 / 1861, Family name:MCMINNON, Given name(s)Ellen, Place of event:UP PLENTY, Australia, Mother's name: Margaret nee CRAIG, Father's Name:William
• MARRIAGE Family Name>, 3900743a Victoria Aust. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration number4710 / 1888, Family name:COLLINS, Given name(s)Edward, Spouse's family name:MCMENAMAN, Spouse's given name(s)Ellen
• DEATH N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages COLLINS ELLEN 14135/1920 (F=WILLIAM M=MARGARET) district ALBURY