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Collins, Berry

Male 1853 - 1932  (79 years)


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  • Name Collins, Berry 
    Birth 5 Apr 1853  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1860  Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Residence 1880  Gladeville (Now Wise), Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1900  Roberson Magisterial District, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    45 year old married farmer Berry Collins living with his wife of 17 years, Nancy E. She is 33 years of age and the mother of 7, 6 living. Children in the household: daughters AM and IL ages 15 and 14, sons EH, TG, Ar C, Wm T, and RF ages 12, 10, 7, 4 and 1 
    Residence 1920  Roberson Magisterial District, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    64 year old farmer Berry Collins is the head of this household. He is living witj his 53 year old wife Nancy, 16 year old daughter Gracey, 20 year old son Arvel who is a laborer that drives a car, and granddaughters Della and Lillie 
    Death 26 Sep 1932  Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Burial Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I32313  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 5 Apr 2023 

    Father Collins, Riley,   b. Between 1822 and 1828, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1882, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 60 years) 
    Mother McGinnis, Emmaline,   b. Aug 1823, Grainger, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage Abt 1847  Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F13209  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Perry, Nancy,   b. 1840, Grainger, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1881, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 41 years) 
    Marriage 8 May 1876  Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Divorce 1879 
    Family ID F31974  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 2 Boatright, Amanda Isabelle,   b. 30 Oct 1855, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage 31 Dec 1879  Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F31975  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

    Family 3 Hammonds, Nancy Emily,   b. 30 Apr 1865, Taylor Magisterial District, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Nov 1941, Dunham, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 7 May 1882  Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8] 
    Children 
     1. Collins, Ida Louise,   b. 11 Jun 1884, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Nov 1884, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     2. Collins, Ava M.,   b. 1 Jan 1886, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    +3. Collins, Elbert Hansford,   b. 4 Mar 1888, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Mar 1946, Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)
    +4. Collins, Trig Jezreel,   b. 6 Jun 1890, Big Laurel, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 May 1978, Pound, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
    +5. Collins, William Thornton,   b. 13 Oct 1895, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 May 1958, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
    +6. Collins, Grace Leona Bessie,   b. 14 May 1903, Lewis, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Apr 1987, Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
    Family ID F13282  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 5 Apr 1853 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 8 May 1876 - Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 31 Dec 1879 - Scott, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1880 - Gladeville (Now Wise), Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 7 May 1882 - Scott, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 45 year old married farmer Berry Collins living with his wife of 17 years, Nancy E. She is 33 years of age and the mother of 7, 6 living. Children in the household: daughters AM and IL ages 15 and 14, sons EH, TG, Ar C, Wm T, and RF ages 12, 10, 7, 4 and 1 - 1900 - Roberson Magisterial District, Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 64 year old farmer Berry Collins is the head of this household. He is living witj his 53 year old wife Nancy, 16 year old daughter Gracey, 20 year old son Arvel who is a laborer that drives a car, and granddaughters Della and Lillie - 1920 - Roberson Magisterial District, Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Sep 1932 - Wise, Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Wise, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S281215] Berry Collins, "United States Census, 1860".

    2. [S281216] Berry Collins, "United States Census, 1900".

    3. [S281217] Berry Collins, "United States Census, 1920".

    4. [S281214] Berry Collins, "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987".

    5. [S281213] Berry Collins, "Find A Grave Index".

    6. [S171379] Nancy Perry, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".

    7. [S193340] Mary E Hammonds in entry for B* Collins, "Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935".

    8. [S193343] Nancy E Hammonds in entry for Berry Collins, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".