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Collins Family History & Genealogy

157,666 biographies and 200 photos with the Collins last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Collins family members.

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Lily Collins, Phil Collins, and Eddie Collins have been suggested as famous members of the Collins family but none of their accomplishments have been listed.  In addition, the history and country of origin of the Collins family, as well as the origin and the meaning of the surname Collins have yet to be shared on this page.

History

I am the only member of my paternal family who is not completely taken-up by Ford products. My grandfather, Willis Harold, even chastised me for not supporting the family; except, he never told me how Collins (or the distaff Brewers) was affiliated with the Rouge River family.

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Nationality & Ethnicity

My father, Harold Willis, was delegated, by CB associates, as "Irishman".

Famous People named Collins

In addition to being an alcoholic mixed drink, along with my name being on our “Articles of Confederation”, I share my first and middle name with Lincoln’s bodyguard, the Doctor who performed the autopsy on John Wilkes Booth and Fred (Hunter) Dryer.


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Early Collinses

These are the earliest records we have of the Collins family.

William Collins was born in 1612 in England United Kingdom. William Collins got married to Anna King in 1640, and has a child Joseph Collins. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Collins .
Priscilla (Collins) Hugg was born on December 25, 1669 in Stepney, England United Kingdom, and died at age 44 years old on March 25, 1714 in Bridgewater, New Jersey United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Priscilla (Collins) Hugg.
Captain, Joseph Collins was born in 1712, and died at age 45 years old in 1757. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Captain Joseph Collins.
William Collins was born in 1743, and died at age 48 years old in 1791 at kershaw co SC. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Collins.
1788- First fleet to Australia.
Patrick Collins of Melbourne, St Francis Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1771, and died at age 76 years old in 1847 in Melbourne.
Susan Collins of Australia was born in 1771, and died at age 97 years old in 1868.
Charles Collins of Australia was born in 1775, and died at age 93 years old in 1868.
Patrick Collins of Melbourne, St Francis Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1775, and died at age 72 years old in 1847 in Melbourne.
Thomas Collins of Australia was born in 1780, and died at age 79 years old in 1859.
James Collins was born in 1783, and died at age 70 years old in 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Collins.
Bridget Collins of Northcote Australia was born in 1788, and died at age 93 years old in 1881 in Northcote.

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Updated Collins Biographies

Ethel Marion (Collins) Fitzpatrick of Tewantin, Noosa Shire County, QLD Australia was born in 1916 in Footscray, City of Maribyrnong County, VIC, and died at age 89 years old on November 2, 2006 in Tewantin, Noosa Shire County, QLD.
Alyssa Marie (Zanarini) Collins was born on January 23, 1972 in Fresno, Fresno County, California United States to Richard Louis Zanarini and Mary Yolanda Zanarini, and has a sister Anna Marie Diener. Alyssa Zanarini married Chad Matthew Collins in 2000 in Fresno, Fresno County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alyssa Marie Collins.
Chad Matthew Collins was born on February 14, 1968 in Fresno, Fresno County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Chad Matthew Collins.
Donald E Collins of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on June 18, 1957, and died at age 36 years old on January 7, 1994.
Maxie M Collins of Garfield, Emanuel County, GA was born on February 20, 1911, and died at age 87 years old on March 6, 1998.
John C Collins
John C Collins of Garfield, Emanuel County, GA was born on February 16, 1905. He married Maxie M Collins. He married Maxie Mae (McNear) Collins, and they were married until John's death on December 3, 1990. They had children Doy Eugene Collins Sr, Bonnie Elizabeth Collins, and Dorothy Mae Collins.
Doy Eugene Collins Jr was born on April 28, 1958 in Statesboro, Georgia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doy Eugene Collins Jr.
Doy Eugene Collins Sr
Doy Eugene Collins Sr was born on May 5, 1933 in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia United States to John C Collins and Maxie Mae (McNear) Collins, and has siblings Bonnie Elizabeth Collins and Dorothy Mae Collins. He married Charlsie Collins, and they had a child Michael Collins. He also married Betty Jean (McGalliard) Collins, and they were married until Betty's death on October 11, 1964. They had children Betty Lynn Collins, Doy Eugene Collins Jr, Ray Neal Collins, and Faye (Collins) Merk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doy Eugene Collins Sr.
Charlsie Marlene (Moore) Collins was born on September 20, 1933, and died at age 68 years old on May 8, 2002. Charlsie Collins was buried at Sherwood Memorial Park Jonesboro Georgia.
Maxie Collins of Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee was born on March 28, 1905, and died at age 75 years old in May 1980.
James Collins was born in 1783, and died at age 70 years old in 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Collins.
Harriet Ann (Collins) Crombie of Fentons Creek, Loddon Shire County, VIC Australia was born on September 3, 1856 in Ararat, Ararat Rural City County. She was married to Edward Allen Crombie, and had children Louisa Margaret (Crombie) Simons, Andrew James Crombie, Emma Jane Crombie, Leah Margaret Cumbie, Ellen Grace (Crombie) Membrey, Henry George Crombie, Edward William Crombie, Alice Jessie Crombie, Eliza Sarah (Crombie) Cassidy, John Charles Crombie, Anne Crombie, Percy James Crombie, and May Victoria Crombie. Harriet Crombie died at age 45 years old on June 30, 1902 in Fentons Creek, Loddon Shire County.
William Jame Collins of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born on September 30, 1901 in Burnt Oak, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 89 years old on May 25, 1991 in Melbourne, VIC Australia.
William John Collins of Tooradin, VIC Australia was born on December 13, 1940, and died at age 29 years old on June 2, 1970 in Tooradin.
Lionel Frank Collins of Fairfield, VIC Australia was born in 1938, and died at age 4 years old on October 22, 1943 in Fairfield.
Hannah (Smith) Collins of Colac, Colac Otway Shire County, VIC Australia was born on December 3, 1856 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, and died at age 75 years old on January 11, 1932 in Colac, Colac Otway Shire County.
Frank Collins of Colac, Colac Otway Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1854 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, and died at age 63 years old on August 21, 1918 in Colac, Colac Otway Shire County.
Alice May (Collins) Amezdroz of Colac, Colac Otway Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1900 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County to Frank Collins and Hannah Smith Collins. She had siblings Harriet Eveline Collins, William Charles Collins, Annie Augusta Vi Collins, Frank Edward Collins, and Percy James Victor Collins. Alice Amezdroz married George Hamilton Amezdroz in 1921, and died at age 94 years old on February 10, 1995 in Colac, Colac Otway Shire County.
Aileen was my Mother..she was a wonderful Christian woman who touched the lives of many. She married James W. Leinart and had three children, James William Leinart Jr., Peggy Elizabeth Leinart (Barnes) and Debbie Leinart (Heard). She was relatively healthy until she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and she passed a week later.
Dannie Collins of Goshen, Clermont County, Ohio was born on November 17, 1886. She was in a relationship with William Thornton Collins, and had children Aileen (Collins) Leinart and Hubert Collins. Dannie Collins died at age 91 years old on January 8, 1978.

Popular Collins Biographies

Dorothy Mae (Collins) Hardin was born on August 23, 1905, and died at age 87 years old on November 8, 1992.
Isaac Collins Jr. was born on December 17, 1812. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Isaac Collins Jr. .
George Howard Collins Sr was born on October 26, 1874, and died at age 88 years old on February 11, 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Howard Collins Sr.
Joan Henrietta Collins
Joan Henrietta Collins was born on May 23, 1933 in Greater London County, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joan Henrietta Collins.
Ollie Mae (Collins) Murphy-Strickland
Ollie Mae (Collins) Murphy-Strickland was born on April 29, 1942. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ollie Mae (Collins) Murphy-Strickland .
Isaac Collins Sr was born on April 4, 1792, and died at age 56 years old on May 15, 1848. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Isaac Collins Sr.
Philip David Charles Collins
Philip David Charles Collins, better known as simply Phil Collins, was born and brought up in West London and began his entertainment career early. He began playing drums at the age of 5, and completed drama school training as a young child. His first major acting role was at age 13 as the Artful Dodger in "Oliver!' in the West End of London. By 1970, Phil was focusing on his music and joined the group Genesis as the drummer. He became the lead singer of the band in 1975. By the 1980s, he had begun a solo career, releasing albums such as the popular Face Value (1981), Hello, I Must Be Going (1982), No Jacket Required (1985) and But Seriously (1989). And as of 2022, and nearly 4 decades later, he is still going strong. Phil has been married 3 times and has 5 children according to Philip David Charles Collins: Family Tree & Friends. He published his autobiography, Not Dead Yet, in 2016, which chronicled his marriages. Phil developed hearing loss in 2000 and although doctors said that "nothing could be done", by 2002 he had recovered his hearing. The temporary loss was caused by a viral infection and treatment resolved the problem. He has also suffered from type 2 diabetes, dislocated vertebrae, and alcoholism. Discover more about his life and share your own experiences with his music - how it has affected you and the songs you remember.
Lucille (Collins) Murray was born on September 29, 1921 in Illinois United States. She was married to Edward Joseph Murray II in 1948, and they were together until Edward's death on December 30, 1967. She had children Peggy Murray, Brian Doyle-Murray, Edward Murray III, Nancy Murray, William James Murray, Laura Murray, Andy Murray, John Murray, and Joel Murray. Lucille Murray died at age 67 years old on November 2, 1988 in Evanston, Cook County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille (Collins) Murray.
Mattie Collins
Mattie Collins of Isom, Letcher County, Kentucky was born on March 6, 1927, and died at age 83 years old on January 25, 2011.
Margaret Ellen (Denton) Collins of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida United States was born on February 21, 1941 at Long Island in NY, and had siblings Rita Iannarone and Andrew Denton. She married Joseph Collins in 1985 at Long Island, and they were married until Joseph's death on September 27, 2013 in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. She would also marry Anthony Joseph Esgro Sr. at Long Island and they later divorced on September 27, 2013 at Long Island. They had children Anthony Joseph Esgro Jr., Denise Marie (Esgro) Avellan, Michael John Esgro, and Edward Esgro. Margaret Collins died at age 81 years old on September 29, 2022 in Boynton Beach, FL.
George Washington Collins was born on June 16, 1843, and died at age 67 years old on July 4, 1910 in Nodaway County, MO. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Washington Collins.
Michael Collins
Michael Collins, born on October 16, 1890, was an Irish revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the fight for Irish independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He is remembered today as one of the most important and influential figures in modern Irish history. Born in County Cork, Collins grew up in a family with strong nationalist beliefs, and his early experiences of British oppression in Ireland fueled his passion for the cause of Irish freedom. Collins quickly rose to prominence within the Irish Republican Brotherhood, and became a key figure in the Easter Rising of 1916, which sought to establish an Irish Republic. Following the rebellion, Collins was imprisoned but later released, and went on to lead the Irish War of Independence against British forces, using guerrilla tactics to great effect. Despite his successes, Collins remained a controversial figure, both within Ireland and abroad, and his life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1922 at the age of just 31. Today, Collins is remembered as a hero of the Irish independence movement, a fierce and determined leader who helped to pave the way for the establishment of an independent Irish state. Michael Collins was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland, on August 28, 1922, six days after his death. The funeral was attended by thousands of mourners, including many of Collins' fellow revolutionaries and political leaders from across Ireland. Collins' grave in Glasnevin Cemetery has become a place of pilgrimage for Irish nationalists and those interested in Irish history. The site is marked by a large stone cross and is regularly visited by politicians, historians, and members of the public who wish to pay their respects to one of Ireland's most important and influential revolutionary leaders.
La Wanna B Collins
La Wanna B Collins was born on January 19, 1927. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember La Wanna B Collins.
June Goeble Collins
June Goeble Collins was born on September 23, 1899. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember June Goeble Collins.
Helen L Collins
Helen was an amazing person always willing to help who she could she had a spark about her she has 2 daughters and 1 son she was married to Robert Collins
Arthur Monroe Collins
Arthur Monroe Collins was born on December 17, 1894 in West Virginia USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arthur Monroe Collins.
Jamel L Collins
Jamel L Collins was born on June 22, 1978, and died at age 17 years old on August 11, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jamel L Collins.
Alma P. (Dunzweiler) Collins
Alma P (Dunzweiler) Collins was born circa 1902. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alma P. (Dunzweiler) Collins.
Ina Mae Collins-Johnson
Ina Mae Collins-Johnson was born in January 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ina Mae Collins-Johnson.
Regina M Collins of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on August 27, 1959, and died at age 51 years old on June 28, 2011.

Collins Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Collins family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 119,146 people with the last name Collins that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Collinses

These are the longest-lived members of the Collins family on AncientFaces.

Leona Collins was born on March 26, 1855, and died at age 114 years old in May 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leona Collins.
114 years
Ernest Collins of Hempstead, Nassau County, NY was born on May 4, 1857, and died at age 114 years old in August 1971.
114 years
Dora Collins of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY was born on November 7, 1891, and died at age 111 years old on January 25, 2003.
111 years
Theresa Collins of Media, Delaware County, PA was born on December 27, 1881, and died at age 110 years old in January 1992.
110 years
Henry Collins was born on May 26, 1861, and died at age 110 years old in May 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Collins.
109 years
Henry Ella Collins of Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas was born on November 8, 1898, and died at age 108 years old on October 18, 2007.
108 years
Beulah C Collins was born on June 16, 1884, and died at age 108 years old on February 17, 1993. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beulah C Collins.
108 years
Joyce Collins of Atlanta, Dekalb County, GA was born on November 10, 1895, and died at age 108 years old on March 31, 2004.
108 years
Mattie Collins of Augusta, Columbia County, Georgia was born on July 2, 1867, and died at age 108 years old in June 1976.
108 years
James Collins was born on March 1, 1849, and died at age 109 years old in July 1958. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Collins.
109 years
Cora M Collins of West Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on March 22, 1895, and died at age 109 years old on April 29, 2004.
109 years
Kizzie Collins of Hernando, De Soto County, MS was born on March 4, 1897, and died at age 109 years old on July 1, 2006.
109 years
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this is to remember my family lost and still here.my father ralph collins my mother kimberly woodworth sisters and brother grandparents.i think its very inporent to rember the ones we loose and leave photos behind for are family....im uploading photos and memorys to see and know a little abolt our family past....
I've been researching my Collins line for 24 years but most of my facts have been recent. I discovered that two of my relatives were actually the same man! The strange twist happens later after Amos Collins born 1784 migrated from Va. to Ky. One of his sons was named John Gilbert Collins born 1812. John Gilbert Collins had two sons, one named John Collins b:1843 and the other named Solomon b:1852.

I am a descendant from both these man, brothers, John and Solomon Collins. John Collins on my fathers side, and Solomon Collins on my mothers side. The story goes that when John Collins returned from the Civil War he changed his last name to Davidson. Generations later, my parents marry.

This is what made completing my family tree difficult. On my fathers side, John Davidson was actually born John Collins. Where one's life seem to stop at around 1863, the others life began and it all happened by a simple name change.

The moral of this story is, when you start researching your family tree, be prepared for a few surprises! Especially when you get your Y-DNA or mtDNA done.

Carolyn
I'm trying to find out more about my family, As far as I know they come from bluefield,va.(bossievain),(pocohonas). My grandfather was adam faizer collins,grandmother was lena gay (wolf) collins. they had 9 childern my grandpop worked in mines (baby mine Pocohonas,va.)
also my dad Pierce E collins sr.(pete) and uncle Rex worked in the coal mines My mother Wanda (davidson) collins was raised in pocohontas va. Her family settled bluefield va. but no one can shead any light on my dads family,so if anyone out there can help it will be greatly apprecitaed.
Thanks
pierce e collins jr.
My grandfather was an orphan.He is on the 1900 census with Cora Stafford,Her two daughters Martha and Lulu.He is listed as adopted son of Cora.On the 1910 census Cora is listed as Cora Johnson,but no one living with her.On the 1920 census she is listed with her daughter Martha Hatfield a widow and her three children(Clifford,Rose,and Paul).In 1913 My grandfather and Salley Ford were married in Pittsburgh,Pa.They had 6 children.William,Edna,Pearle,Doris(my mother),James,and Leonard.When I requested a marriage lisence I was sent an application for one signed by Cora L. Johnson from Williamson,WV.and Lee Leonard Ford my grand mothers gaurdian.If anyone knows these people ploease let me know.I have hit a blank wall.
Here is what I know about my great grandfather, John Sanford Collins.

His father: Ozisa Denton Collins B - 10-29-1846 D - 7-17-1919
His mother: Carrie "Moss" Collins B - 5-29-1853 D - 3-30-1940

John Sanford Collins born B - 4-17-1890 D - 3-26-1975
Brother: Jessie B ? D ? Children: Myrtle, Hester, hazel, May,
Brother: Creed B ? D ? Children: Henry, Jeff, Benny, Russell, Ozisa denton
Sister: Mary Agnes B - 1-3-1893 D ? Children: May, Louis, Denver, Opal, Margaret, Thelma
Sister: Cary Gurves B - 6-21-1897 D ? Children: Madelin, Alvey Jr Wells, Little Irvin Ralph
Sister: Mildred B - 1886 D - 1940 Children: Hershel Pippin, Charles Pippin, Bill Mullen

John Sanford Collins married Maude Mullens B - 8-8-1896 D - 11-28-1981
Children:
Robert Lockhart Collins D - 2-21-1920
Vivian Estelle-Mitchell-Wyrick
Nannie Mildred
Alvey Bernard
Myrtle Foster
Pearl Virginia
Samuel
James Sanford
Eva Belle
Martine Evelyn
Naomi Jean
Rebecca Ann
I have all their birthdates, deathdates and their childrens names as well.
If you have any of these names in your family I would love to hear about it!
My name is Corinna and I am the granddaughter of Pearl Virginia
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I don't know really who my dad was. I am hoping someone out there can be of help. What I know is he was a expert sharp-shooter, served in the military, served as a cop in California as well as in Colorado. His mother's name was Lola Valentine (Wallace)? I've met her once. I understand the family moved to Colorado, I also have 2 brothers out there somewhere? This is truly a mystery. I can't remember last names, only first names. Anyone know anything?
Please help.

Vonnie :)
Sarah COLLINS was born in Ireland about 1824 according to her death record or 1833 according to the 1900 census or even later from the 1880 census. In 1862, she was living in Cleveland, Ohio. She married James SHAUGHNESSY in Cleveland on May 11, 1862 shortly after his first wife died. Their marriage license shows her name as Jean Collins. James eldest son, David enlisted in the Union Army and fought during the Civil War. James other son, also named James, ran away from home in 1864 at the age of sixteen and got a job shoeing horses for the Confederate Army at Nashville, Tennessee. After the civil war was over in 1865, the younger James returned to Cleveland staying only a short while before he enlisted in the United States Army in 1865 to go to fight Indians in Wyoming. James and Sarah had two more children. Apparently, James and Sarah moved to Marion, Ohio before Margaret was born November 14, 1865. Finally, John Thomas was born January 29, 1869. When John was born his father was 49 and his mother was about 45. His sibling's ages were David 26, James 21, Mary 13, all half-brothers and sisters and his sister Margaret was 4. Apparently, the Margaret born about 1855 died as a child.

The family moved back to Cleveland, Ohio in 1880 after working for the railroad. Sarah's husband, James died August 30, 1883 at the age of 63 after 21 years of marriage. Sarah had her youngest son John sign the burial receipt for his father's burial at St. John's Cemetery. Margaret moved out west to Colorado probably living with her half-brother James and his family in Hugo.

Between 1880 and 1896 Sarah and her son John moved at least seven times before settling on 92 Lindus that would later be renamed 1390 East 90th Street. John from age 20 to 27 was listed in the City Directory as a painter or wood finisher. Sarah's daughter, Mary, who lived in Cleveland, got married May 31, 1888. Her other daughter, Margaret, living in Colorado was married on December 31, 1888. Mary had two children and Margaret had five. However, Sarah's daughter Mary died May 8, 1895 at the young age of 38. This left her two children under the age of six to be raised without their mother.

Sarah's youngest son, John, married Louise Blondin on May 27, 1896 and lived in his own home with his wife for about a year before the couple moved in and began living with his mother. Their first child, Adele, was born April 17, 1897. Nina, their second child was born in March 1900. Unfortunately, Nina died when she was only 17 months old. Louise gave birth to a boy February 3, 1902 but he only lived three hours. John and Louise had two more children, Lawrence and Marion. According to the City Directory in1904/5, Sarah lived at a different address. Was this a mistake or was she living somewhere getting nursing care? Sarah had 9 grandchildren when she died of pneumonia in her home at 1390 E. 90th St. N. E. in Cleveland, Ohio January 10, 1907 at the age of 73. Her funeral was from St. Thomas Aquinas church at 8:30 a. m. Saturday morning. She was buried next to her husband, daughter and two grandchildren in St. John's Cemetery (part 10 range 5 section 2 No. 5).

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