Collyer Family History & Genealogy

Charles Collyer died in Central Islip, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Alonzo Collyer.

Albert Collyer of Central Islip, Suffolk County, NY was born on May 25, 1921 to Charles Alonzo Collyer. Albert Collyer died at age 73 years old on September 12, 1994.

FROM: The New York Times (September 9th 1969) ~ By The United Press International GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 8 Bud Collyer, master of ceremonies on television's "Beat the Clock" and "To Tell the Truth" programs, died today of a circulatory ailment. He was 61years old. The popular television personality entered Greenwich Hospital three weeks ago. Genial, Amiable, Perky One of television's most durable masters of ceremonies, Mr. Collyer delighted contestants and audiences alike with his genial manners, jovial disposition, amiable patience and perky enthusiasm. He was the host of a succession of game shows, including "Break the Bank," "Quick as a Flash," "Feather Your Nest" and "To Tell the Truth," which returns tonight on WNEW-TV at 8 P.M. with Garry Moore as host. He was also past president of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Before entering television, Mr. Collyer was a versatile radio personality. From 1938 to 1952, he portrayed Superman over the WOR-Mutual network. At one time, in addition to his Superman duties, he was heard as an announcer, quizmaster and M.C. on six other programs - the Mary Small and Hildegarde shows the "Schaefer Revue," the "Quiz of Two Cities" and two soap operas, "Road to Life" and "Young Dr. Malone." Recalling his days before the microphone, the lanky, brown-haired performer said, "Those were great days, because you weren't seen. You could appear on as many as 23 to 30 shows a week and grab off $6,000 to $7,000 a year - big dough at that time. Naturally, that sort of hedge-hopping is impossible on TV." Some of his other radio programs included "Truth or Consequences," "Stage Door Canteen" and "Billie Burke's Show." Theatrical Family A native New Yorker whose real name was Clayton Johnson Heermance Jr., Mr. Collyer was a member of a theatrical family. His grandfather, Dan Collyer, was on stage for 50 years; his mother acted under the name Carrie Collyer, and his sister, June Collyer, was a dimpled darling of the silent films and the wife of Stuart Erwin. After attending Horace Mann School, Mr. Collyer entered Williams College, where he led a dance band. At a school dance at the St. Regis Hotel, a fashion commentator heard him sing and helped him get a part-time singing job with the Columbia Broadcasting System for $85 a week. He went to Fordham Law School, and after graduation worked as a law clerk for two years before deciding on a career in show business. He had bit parts in several Broadway plays and in 1935 landed an acting job on radio. In 1962, Mr. Collyer wrote "Thou Shalt Not Fear," a book of sermons in verse. He regularly closed his television program by bidding his audience "Goodbye and God bless you." ---

Christina (Clemens) Collyer of Duneed Australia, was married to Thomas Collyer, and has children Hannah Collyer, John Collyer, Emma Collyer, and Eli Collyer. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina Clemens Collyer.

Jane (Collyer) Evray of Geelong Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jane Collyer Evray.

Esther (Collyer) Sampson of Hotham Australia, was married to Frederick Richa Sampson, and has a child Frederick William Sampson. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Esther Collyer Sampson.

Mary A Collyer of Massena, Saint Lawrence County, NY was born on July 30, 1916, and died at age 79 years old in May 1996.

Edgar Arthur Collyer of Ringwood Australia was born in 1909 in Ringwood. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edgar Arthur Collyer.

Marj Amy Collyer of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marj Amy Collyer.

John Collyer of Dunced Australia was born in 1858 in Dunced. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Collyer.

Henry George Collyer of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry George Collyer.

Henry George Collyer of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry George Collyer.

William Andrew Collyer of Riverside, Riverside County, CA was born on March 1, 1932, and died at age 72 years old on March 9, 2004. William Collyer was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 49A Site 3942 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

Willard C Collyer of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on January 14, 1913, and died at age 79 years old on September 4, 1992.

Violet Olive (Collyer) Collyer of Portland Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Olive Collyer.

Phillip George Collyer of Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phillip George Collyer.

Ellen M Collyer of Lake Placid, Highlands County, FL was born on December 18, 1913, and died at age 84 years old on May 8, 1998.

Ruth Collyer of Overland Park, Johnson County, KS was born on April 2, 1918, and died at age 87 years old on July 5, 2005.

Clara M Collyer of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on March 31, 1920, and died at age 77 years old on January 5, 1998. Clara Collyer was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 47 Row 33 Site 55 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth, Ks.

John Daniel Collyer of Melbourne Parish County Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Daniel Collyer.