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I (Marty Grant) don't know how (or if) I'm related to the Thomas Collins family. I am sure he is somehow related to my ancestor Jonah Collins (c1774).
Special thanks to Helon Cutler and Jo Dickerson for data shared on this family.
Thomas Collins was born ca 1765/70, possibly in SC, or perhaps in another state. I don't know who his parents might have been. One researcher (Ralph Stokes Collins) suggests that he is a son of Dempsey Collins. I don't know if I agree with that, but it is a possibility.
He was in the Marion County area prior to 1790, but he was not listed on the 1786 Tax list for either Prince George or Prince Frederick Parish.
W. W. Sellers wrote about the Collins family in his book and provided some information that isn't otherwise available, though he also stated some things that are clearly in error. Here is what he said, and I'll comment on it afterwards. Anything in brackets [...] was added by me for clarification:
"COLLINS. Of this scattered an extensive family the writer has not been able to gather sufficient data from which to connect them and to trace their genealogy satisfactorily. The first now known of them were two brothers, 100 or more years ago the two brothers were Thomas and Jonah. Thomas was the progenitor of the Collins about Maiden Down and Mullins. The writer saw old man Thomas, 70 years ago; he lived and died on Maiden Down and Martin Swamp, right at the junction of the latter with the former; he was then past middle life, and, I think, was a Justice of the Peace or Magistrate away back in the '30s, a prominent man in his day; he had family, but do not know who his wife was; he was a great grandfather of the late Sheriff Robert Collins. He had a son, named Thomas and perhaps others, who is the father of John, Solomon, and Samuel [there was no Samuel in this generation], and probably four daughters. Solomon and John married sisters, the sisters of old Captain John Rogers, of the Fork section; and their father, Thomas Collins Jr. married for a second or third wife another sister; thus it appears that the father's wife and wives of his two sons, Solomon and John, were sisters and if they all had offspring by the respective marriages, it would be difficult to tell what relation the children would be to each other. [more written on Thomas's children]. ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, by W. W. Sellers, Esq, Pages 512-516)
The Thomas Collins whom Mr. Sellers referred to as Thomas "Jr" was actually Thomas "Sr", and as far as I know, there was no older Thomas in the area. This Thomas Sr (whom he called "Jr") was the father of a younger Thomas (Thomas L. Collins), but Sellers was clearly confused. So keep in mind that when Sellers talks about Thomas "Jr" he really was referring to "Sr".
I don't know the name of Thomas Collins first or second wife, but his third wife was named Mary ---. Contrary to what Sellers said, she does not appear to be a Rogers, at least not by birth, but was a widow of a Mr. Rogers, having a couple of Rogers children by him. As best as I can tell, Thomas's first wife was born ca 1774/84, and died sometime before 1830. I can't be sure if he had two wives prior to Mary, the evidence is just not clear on that subject.
Thomas Collins was listed on the 1790 census in Georgetown District, Prince George Parish. Unfortunately this census was alphabetical, so we can't tell where he lived exactly or who his neighbors were.
1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Georgetown Dist, SC Prince George Parish pg 53 Thomas Collins 1-0-4-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) Thomas COLLINS (1765/70) s/o ? 4 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Wife? (1774/84) Daughter? (Bef 1790) > gone by 1800 Daughter? (Bef 1790) > gone by 1800 Daughter? (Bef 1790) > gone by 1800
On 2 Mar 1790 Thomas Collins (and Shadrach Rogers and Elisha Rogers) witnessed a deed between Goodman Bethea (and wife Mary) to William Lewis. Thomas signed with a mark. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book E page 18 from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A - E 1800-1811", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1996 * All other deeds referred to on this page in Books A through E are also from this book).
On 3 Apr 1796 Thomas Collins (and John Cribb) witnessed a deed between Thomas Hux to Thomas Martin. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 218).
Marion District was formed in 1798 (effective 1800) from Georgetown District.
Thomas Collins was listed on the 1800 census in Marion District. He was listed next to Elizabeth Collins, an apparent widow, and I think, a strong possibility to be Thomas' mother. Thomas Collins' wife in 1800 was fairly young, and might not be the same wife he had in 1790. It is possible the oldest woman with him in 1800 (age 16-25, or born ca 1774/84) might be a daughter instead of wife.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion Dist, SC pg 459/803 Thomas Collins 10010-10100 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Thomas COLLINS (1765/70) s/o ? 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) John COLLINS (1797/98) son 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Wife? Daughter? (1774/84) --> gone by 1810 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Elizabeth COLLINS (1790/94) daughter > m by 1810
On 14 Jan 1803 Dempsey Collins sold 198 acres of land to Thomas Collins, this being part of Dempsey's 300 acre grant dated 23 Nov 1789. Land was on Flat Swamp waters of Catfish Creek. He also sold him 34 acres adjoining the same tract, being part of grant to John Owens. (Deed does not say how it got from John Owens to Dempsey Collins). I think that Dempsey Collins could be Thomas' brother, but I have no direct proof of that. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 69).
On 9 Feb 1804 Stephen Collins sold several cows and bulls, etc to Thomas Collins. Stephen could be a brother of Thomas. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 73).
On 18 Jan 1805 Thomas Collins sold the 198 acres he got from Dempsey Collins to John Collins, including the additional 34 acres. Thomas signed the deed with a mark, and no wife was mentioned. Witnesses were A. Johnson and William Owens. I don't know which John Collins this might have been. I think his son John was too young in 1805, so it might be John J. Collins (c1790). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 70).
On 7 Oct 1805 Thomas Collins sold cows, horses and other items to his "cousin Betsey Owens" and his "cousin Sally Owens" and "cousin William Owens" and "cousin Delila Owens". He mentions some of the property is in possession of his "Uncle Elisha Owens". Thomas signed the deed with a mark, and it was witnessed by David Godbold. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 158).
The above deed requires a little bit of analysis. I'm assuming that the "cousins" are children of Elisha Owens (who was just two houses from Thomas in 1800). I don't know the exact nature of their relationship. Sometimes "cousin" was used in place of "Nephew" or "Niece", but I don't know if that is the case here. For Elisha Owens to be Thomas' Uncle he would have to be either a brother to Thomas' mother, or married to a sister of either Thomas' mother or father, or be a half sibling to one of Thomas's parents. In any event, this is a good clue to family connections.
On 16 Dec 1805 James Martin made a deed to emancipate a negro woman named Rose. He appointed Elias Martin and Thomas Collins to be guardians to make sure his "free will and desire" was carried out. Thomas signed the deed with a mark. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 190).
On 3 Jul 1806 Thomas Collins witnessed a deed between Elisha Owens Jr and his brother William Owens. Thomas signed with a mark. The deed mentions Elisha's father Elisha Owens Sr. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book C page 332).
On 30 Oct 1807 Thomas Collins deeded a negro woman named Dafney to John Ford for $350. Thomas signed with a mark. No wife was mentioned, nor did one sign. Witness was Ann Porter. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book D page 261).
Thomas Collins was listed on the 1810 census in Marion District, SC. He was just four houses from Jonah Collins (c1774), but not very close to any other Collins families. Thomas seems to have a new wife by 1810, though this could be the same one from 1800.
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion Dist, SC pg 83 Thomas Collins 21110-20010-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Thomas COLLINS (1765/70) 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Son? (1784/94) * not in 1800 > gone by 1820 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) John COLLINS (1797/98) son 2 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Thomas L. COLLINS (1803/04) son Stephen D. COLLINS (1804/05) son 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Wife? (1765/75) 2 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Mary COLLINS (1800/04) daughter Olif COLLINS (1809/10) daughter
On 14 May 1813 Thomas Collins (and William Markland) witnessed a deed between George Ford and Solomon Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book F page 157 from "Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume Two Books F-I & K 1811-1823", by Lucille Utley, and Alita White Sutcliffe, 1997 * All other deeds referred to on this page in Books F through K are also from this book).
On 22 Mar 1818 Thomas Collins (and David Perritt) witnessed a deed between Elias Martin and Moses Martin for land on Sisters Bay. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book H page 124).
On 6 Oct 1819 Hugh Campbell sold Thomas Collins 100 acres on the south side of Little Peedee. Witnesses included Benjamin Lewis and John Collins. I'm not sure which John Collins, but possibly his son John Collins or John J. Collins. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I page 112).
On 13 Dec 1819 David Legett sold Thomas Collins a negro girl Cynthia aged about 15 years. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I page 140).
Thomas Collins was listed on the 1820 census in Marion District, SC. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so we can't determine where he was exactly, or who his neighbors were. It appears that Thomas widowed daughter Elizabeth Cribb had come back home and was with them in 1820. I can't be sure that is who the "extra" family members are, but they fit perfectly.
1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1820 Marion Dist, SC pg 56 Thomas Collins 111201-40111 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Thomas COLLINS (1765/70) s/o ? 2 Male(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) John COLLINS (1797/98) son Thomas L. COLLINS (1803/04) son 1 Male(s) 16-17 (1802-1804) * * 1 Male(s) 10-15 (1804-1810) Stephen D. COLLINS (1803/04) son 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Solomon COLLINS (1813/14) son 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1775) Wife? (1765/75) wife > d before 1830 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1775-1794) Elizabeth COLLINS Cribb (1790/94) daughter 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1794-1804) Mary COLLINS (1800/04) daughter > md by 1823 4 Female(s) 0-9 (1810-1820) Oliff COLLINS (1809/10) daughter --> gone by 1830 Rebecca CRIBB (1810) granddaughter --> gone by 1830 Elizabeth CRIBB (1816) granddaughter --> gone by 1830 Mariah CRIBB (1815/20) granddaughter
On 13 Mar 1820 Zachariah L. Phillips sold Thomas Collins a negro boy named Will aged about 10 years old. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I page 227).
On 14 Mar 1820 Thomas Collins sold a negro girl Sinth age 16 to George Ford, probably the same ("Cynthia") purchased from David Legett in 1819. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I page 258).
On 20 Mar 1820 Thomas Collins sold 100 acres to Mary Campbell, it being the same land he purchased from Hugh Campbell in 1819. Witnesses were John Collins, QU and John McQuaig. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book I page 228).
On 6 Feb 1822 Abner Legett sold Thomas Collins a negro woman Lyddy and her child Ann. Witnessed by Stephen Collins (son of Thomas probably). (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K page 21).
On 14 Apr 1823 Thomas Collins and Stephen Collins (probably his son) witnessed a deed between Abner Andrews and Solomon Owens. (Marion Co, SC Deed Book K page 136).
Apparently Thomas' second (or first) wife died prior to ca 1828, for around that time Thomas married the widow Mary --- Rogers, who's maiden name we don't know.
Thomas Collins was still in Marion District for the 1830 census. Once again the census was alphabetical, so we can't determine where he was exactly or who his neighbors were.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion District, SC pg 12 Thomas Collins 0110000010000-1010100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 60-69 (1760-1770) Thomas COLLINS (1765/70) s/o ? 1 Male(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Solomon COLLINS (1813/14) son 1 Male(s) 5-9 (1820-1825) Son? possibly Mary's son from previous marriage 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Mary ___ Collins (1799/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1815-1820) Daughter? (1815/20) Mary's from previous marriage? 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Beady COLLINS (1827/28) daughter
Thomas Collins was still in Marion District for the 1840 census. For some reason the published version of this census leaves out the first several pages of Marion, and that is where Thomas was listed, so I'll have to get this listing later on.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion District, SC pg 133 Thomas Collins Sr 0001000001000-0110001000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 70-79 (1760-1770) Thomas COLLINS (1765/70) 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) Son? (1820/25) 1 Female(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Mary ___ Collins (1799/1800) wife 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Beady COLLINS (1828/29) daughter 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Jane COLLINS (1834/35) daughter
Thomas Collins died in August 1840. His widow, children and some grandchildren are fairly well documented in the Marion Equity cases for his estate. This is from Equity Roll # 40 (Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls by Lucille Utley).
Mary, widow of Thomas Collins was listed on the 1850 census in Marion District, SC.
1850 MARION DIST, SC Page 66B House/Family # 987/ 992 COLLINS MARY 50 F W 1500 MARION 1799/1800 COLLINS JANE 15 F W MARION 1834/1835
I didn't find Mary Collins on the 1860 census, so she may have died or remarried by then. In 1860 I did find a Mary Hill age 60, apparently the wife of William Hill age 77. They had a Jane Collins age 24 with them. The ages and names are a perfect match to be the same people. Back in 1850 William Hill was living alone, age 67 so that fits also.
1860 MARION DIST, SC Page 72 House/Family # 1129/1117 -- MARION Twp MULLINS P.O. HILL WILLIAM 77 M W FARMER 1500 300 SC 1782/1783 HILL MARY 60 F W SC 1799/1800 COLLINS JANE 24 F W (idiot) SC 1835/1836
Apparently William Hill died before 1870, for on the 1870 census, Mary and her daughter Jane were listed together in Reaves Township, both listed under surname of "Hill".
1870 MARION DIST, SC Page House/Family # 66/ 66--REAVES Twp HILL MARY 75 F W KEEPING HOUSE SC 1794/1795 HILL JANE 35 F W SC 1834/1835
I didn't find either Mary nor Jane in the 1880 census. Mary may have died, and Jane may have married by then.
Thomas Collins and his two (or three) wives had several children, based on the 1790 through 1840 census, and many of them are proven by the 1841 Equity records, though it is possible some were left out of that record, such as those who may have died young, or older but died single.
Unknown Daughter born before 1790. She was with Thomas in 1790 but gone by 1800.
Unknown Daughter born before 1790. She was with Thomas in 1790 but gone by 1800.
Unknown Daughter born before 1790. She was with Thomas in 1790 but gone by 1800.
Elizabeth Collins born ca 1790/94. She was with Thomas in 1800. She married Thomas Cribb before 1810. She was with him for the 1810 census. He died ca 1819 and she and her father Thomas Collins were named Administrators of the estate. Elizabeth did not appear on the 1820 census, but someone her age and the age of her three proven daughters were to be found in Thomas Collins household in 1820, and though I can't prove it, I'm reasonably sure it is her.
I don't know where she was for the 1830 census, but the estate records of her father (1841) show she had died before then. Her three daughters were named:
... Robert Burgess and Rebecca his wife, James Wright and Elizabeth his wife, and Mariah, which said Rebecca Burgess, Elizabeth Wright and Mariah are children of Elizabeth Cribb deceased, wife of Thomas Cribb, granddaughters of Thomas Collins not having answers on notice.
These children had apparently all moved away from Marion County before 1850, as I didn't find any of them on the census there.
See the Thomas Cribb page for more information.
John Collins was born ca 1797/98. He was named in the Probate records of his father as an heir and he was the administrator. John married Chloe --- before 1822.
See his page for more information.
Mary Collins was born ca 1800/04 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. She was with Thomas in 1810 and 1820.
She married John Thompson before ca 1823 in Marion District, SC. She was apparently with John Thompson for the 1830 and 1840 census in Marion District, SC. She died November 1841 according to the Equity records for her father Thomas Collins. Her heirs are named in the same record (see above). I don't know if her husband John Thompson remarried or not. I didn't find him on the 1850 census. He had apparently died or moved away by then.
Thomas L. Collins was born ca 1803/04 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. He married Beady --- ca 1831 in Marion District. He was named in the Equity records of his father as an heir. See his own page for additional information on him.
Stephen D. Collins was born ca 1804/05 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. I don't know what his "D" middle initial stands for.
He was apparently home with his parents for the 1810 census (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10), and apparently with them in 1820 (age 10-15, born ca 1804/10).
Stephen married Anna M. --- before 1830 in Marion District. I don't know her maiden name.
They were listed on the 1830 census in Marion District. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so I can't tell who his neighbors were, nor where he was living.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Marion Dist, SC pg 11 Stephen Collins 2000100000000-1000100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Stephen D. COLLINS (1804/05) s/o Thomas 2 Male(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30) Son? (1825/30) 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Anna M. Collins (1809/10) wife 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30)
Stephen was listed on the 1840 census in Marion District near several other Collins including his father who was listed on the same page a few houses away.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Marion Dist, SC pg 133 S. D. Collins 1020010000000-2110100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Stephen D. COLLINS (1804/05) s/o Thomas 2 Male(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Son? (1825/30) > gone by 1850 Son? (1825/30) > gone by 1850 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) John H. COLLINS (1833/34) son 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) Anna M. Collins (1809/10) wife 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30) > gone by 1850 1 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Susan A. COLLINS (1835/36) daughter 2 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Mary COLLINS (1837/38) daughter Comfort COLLINS (1839/40) daughter
He was named in the Equity records of his father as an heir in the early 1840's.
By ca 1842, Stephen and family had moved to Cumberland Co, NC and was living in the Western Division for the 1850 census. This might be the same area that later became Hoke County (in 1911). ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
I haven't traced him beyond 1850, but I'm told he moved to Robeson Co, NC and remained there. The 1850 census lists Stephen as a Free Will Baptist Preacher. He was in Robeson Co, NC for the 1880 census.
Oliff Collins was born ca 1809/10 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. She was with her father Thomas Collins for the 1810 and 1820 census. Sometime before 1834 she married Alexander Rogers. I didn't find them on the 1830 or 1840 census. By 1850 they were next to her brother Thomas L. Collins in Marion District, SC. I didn't find them in 1860, at least not in Marion.
Solomon Collins was born ca 1813/14 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. He was apparently with his father for the 1820 and 1830 census. He married Jane Rogers before 1834. They were listed on the 1840 and 1850 census in Marion District. See his own page for additional information about him.
Unknown Son was born ca 1820/25 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. He was with Thomas Collins in 1830. It is possible this is his first child by his 2nd (or 3rd) wife Mary (widow of a Mr. Rogers). It is also possible this is a grandson instead, or even a child of Mary's by her previous husband Mr. Rogers. Additional data is needed to be sure.
Beady Collins was born ca 1827/28 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. She was the first known child of Thomas Collins and his 2nd (or 3rd) wife Mary. She was apparently with Thomas in the 1830 census. She married Edward Smith ca 1842. They were listed on the 1850, 1860 and 1870 census in Marion District. He died in the 1870's, and Beady was found on the 1880 census without him.
Sellers mentioned them in the Smith section of his book (anything in brackets [...] was added by me for clarification):
SMITH. "Edward Smith [son of Hugh Godbold Smith] married a Miss Collins, and by her had Redding (called Little Redding), Keene Davis, Ham E. G. and George Smith. This Redding was the father of Edgar, Lide, Dr. Frank and Edward Smith, all in the Mullins region; "Little Reddings" first wife was a Miss Spivey, daughter of Isaac Spivey, in the Bear Swamp and Holmesville section; the Spivey wife died, and he lately married the daughter of Jerry Lambert; "Little Redding" is a prosperous and well-to-do citizen. Of the others of Edward Smiths children and grandchildren by Little Redding the writer can say nothing, for the want of information; he knows Dr. French Smith, at Mullins, a young single man, and is well spoken of as a physician, and no doubt but that he will do well." ("A History of Marion County, South Carolina", 1902, by W. W. Sellers, Esq, Page 495)
Jane Collins was born ca 1834/35 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Reaves Township. She was home with her mother in 1850, 1860 and 1870. In 1860 she was listed as "Idiotic". I didn't find her after 1870.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. Thomas1 Collins, born 1765/70; died Aug 1840 in Marion Dist, SC. He married (1) bef 1790 ? (---), born 1774/84; died 1820/30 in Marion Dist, SC; (2) bef 1835 in Marion Dist, SC Mary (---), born 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC.
Children of Thomas Collins and ? (---) were as follows:
+ 2 i Elizabeth2 Collins, born 1790/94 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died bef 12 Jul 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Thomas Cribb.
+ 3 ii John2 Collins, born 1797/98 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Chloe (---).
+ 4 iii Mary2 Collins, born 1800/04 in Marion Dist, SC; died Nov 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. She married John Thompson.
+ 5 iv Thomas L2 Collins, born 1803/04 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC. He married Beady (---).
+ 6 v Stephen D2 Collins, born 1804/05 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. He married Anna M (---).
+ 7 vi Oliff2 Collins, born 1809/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC. She married Alexander Rogers.
+ 8 vii Solomon2 Collins, born 1813/14 in Marion Dist, SC; died Jun 1860 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Jane Rogers.
Children of Thomas Collins and Mary (---) were as follows:
+ 9 i Beady2 Collins, born 28 Nov 1827 in Marion Dist, SC; died 16 Sep 1898 in Marion Co, SC. She married Edward Smith.
10 ii Jane2 Collins, born 1834/35 in Marion Dist, SC.
Generation 2
2. Elizabeth2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1790/94 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died bef 12 Jul 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1800/10 in Marion Dist, SC Thomas Cribb, born 1784/90 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1819 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Thomas William Cribb and Elizabeth (---).
Children of Elizabeth Collins and Thomas Cribb were as follows:
11 i Rebecca3 Cribb, born 1810 in Marion Dist, SC; died in Dooly Co, GA. She married bef 1841 in Marion Dist, SC Robert R Burgess, born abt 1808 in Marion Dist, SC; died in Dooly Co, GA.
+ 12 ii Elizabeth3 Cribb, born 1815/16 in Marion Dist, SC; died 30 Jun 1892 in Dooley Co, GA. She married James Wright.
13 iii Mariah3 Cribb, born in Marion Dist, SC.
3. John2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1797/98 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1820/22 in Marion Dist, SC Chloe (---), born 1804/05 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of John Collins and Chloe (---) were as follows:
+ 14 i Stephen T3 Collins, born 22 Feb 1822 in Marion Dist, SC; died 28 Nov 1892 in Marion Co, SC. He married Margaret Smith.
+ 15 ii Sheriff Robert3 Collins, born 23 Jan 1829 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 Mar 1891 in Marion Co, SC. He married Elizabeth Powell.
+ 16 iii Samuel3 Collins, born 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Co, SC. He married Elizabeth Brown.
4. Mary2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1800/04 in Marion Dist, SC; died Nov 1841 in Marion Dist, SC. She married in 1820/23 in Marion Dist, SC John Thompson, born 1800/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1840 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Mary Collins and John Thompson were as follows:
17 i John C3 Thompson, born 1822/23 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 18 ii Elizabeth3 Thompson, born 1826/27 in Marion Dist, SC. She married George Washington Richardson.
19 iii Stephen3 Thompson, born 1825/30 in Marion Dist, SC.
20 iv William3 Thompson, born 1830/35 in Marion Dist, SC.
21 v Jesse3 Thompson, born 1832/33 in Marion Dist, SC.
22 vi James3 Thompson, born 1830/35 in Marion Dist, SC.
5. Thomas L2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1803/04 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1830/31 in Marion Dist, SC Beady (---), born 1809/10 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Thomas L Collins and Beady (---) were as follows:
23 i Cloey3 Collins, born 1830/31 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
24 ii Elizabeth3 Collins, born 1832/33 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 25 iii Thomas J3 Collins Pvt, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Elizabeth H (---).
26 iv Mary3 Collins, born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 27 v Stephen R3 Collins Pvt, born 20 Apr 1840 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 May 1892 in Marion Co, SC. He married Margaret Jane Lambert.
28 vi Nancy Ann3 Collins, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC.
29 vii Emeline3 Collins, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
6. Stephen D2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1804/05 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. He married bef 1830 in Marion Dist, SC Anna M (---), born 1809/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC.
Children of Stephen D Collins and Anna M (---) were as follows:
30 i John H3 Collins, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC.
31 ii Susan A3 Collins, born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC.
32 iii Mary3 Collins, born 1837/38 in Marion Dist, SC.
33 iv Comfort3 Collins, born 1839/40 in Marion Dist, SC.
34 v Randal P3 Collins, born 1841/42 in Cumberland Co, NC.
35 vi Samuel3 Collins, born 1843/44 in Cumberland Co, NC.
36 vii William T3 Collins, born 1846/47 in Cumberland Co, NC.
37 viii Stephen H3 Collins, born 1850 in Cumberland Co, NC.
7. Oliff2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1809/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 1834 in Marion Dist, SC Alexander Rogers, born 1821/22 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Oliff Collins and Alexander Rogers were as follows:
38 i Solomon3 Rogers, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC.
39 ii Elizabeth3 Rogers, born 1835/36 in Marion Dist, SC.
40 iii Ann3 Rogers, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC.
41 iv David3 Rogers, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
42 v Robert3 Rogers, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC.
8. Solomon2 Collins (Thomas1), born 1813/14 in Marion Dist, SC; died Jun 1860 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1830/34 in Marion Dist, SC Jane Rogers, born 1813/14 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of (---) Rogers.
Children of Solomon Collins and Jane Rogers were as follows:
43 i William3 Collins, born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 44 ii John L3 Collins Sgt Major, born 6 Aug 1836 in Marion Dist, SC; died 20 Jun 1910 in Marion Co, SC. He married Amanda M (---).
+ 45 iii Owen R3 Collins Pvt, born 9 Feb 1839 in Marion Dist, SC; died 24 Aug 1911 in Marion Co, SC. He married (1) Catherine (---); (2) Hester (---).
46 iv Gincy3 Collins, born 1839/40 in Marion Dist, SC.
47 v Pinkney3 Collins, born 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 48 vi Gregory3 Collins Pvt, born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Catherine (---).
49 vii Elizabeth3 Collins, born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC.
50 viii Robert H3 Collins, born 21 Feb 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; died 15 Feb 1910 in Marion Co, SC. He married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Dorah J F Owens, born 11 Apr 1863 in Marion Dist, SC; died 15 Feb 1910 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of Joseph W Owens and Mary Elizabeth Lambert.
51 ix Beady3 Collins, born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.
52 x Samuel3 Collins, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC.
9. Beady2 Collins (Thomas1), born 28 Nov 1827 in Marion Dist, SC; died 16 Sep 1898 in Marion Co, SC. She married in 1841/42 in Marion Dist, SC Edward Smith, born 23 Jan 1820 in Marion Dist, SC; died 26 May 1878 in Marion Co, SC, son of Hugh Godbold Smith and Chloe (---).
Children of Beady Collins and Edward Smith were as follows:
53 i Mary3 Smith, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC.
54 ii Redding3 Smith "Little Redding", born 1845 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1922 in Marion Co, SC.
55 iii Thomas3 Smith, born 25 Dec 1848 in Marion Dist, SC; died 10 Aug 1851 in Marion Dist, SC.
56 iv Enos G3 Smith, born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.
57 v Keen D3 Smith, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 58 vi George Evans3 Smith, born 16 Jul 1859 in Marion Dist, SC; died 10 Apr 1912 in Marion Co, SC. He married Letty B (---).
59 vii Hamilton W3 Smith, born 1861/62 in Marion Dist, SC.
Generation 3
12. Elizabeth3 Cribb (Elizabeth2 Collins, Thomas1), born 1815/16 in Marion Dist, SC; died 30 Jun 1892 in Dooley Co, GA. She married bef 1834 in Marion Dist, SC James Wright, born 1809/10 in Marion Dist, SC; died 18 Oct 1890 in Dooley Co, GA.
Children of Elizabeth Cribb and James Wright were as follows:
60 i Reuben4 Wright, born 1833/34 in Dooley Co, GA.
61 ii Rebecca4 Wright, born 1833/34 in Dooley Co, GA.
62 iii John4 Wright, born 1837/38 in Dooley Co, GA.
63 iv Elisa4 Wright, born 1839/40 in Dooley Co, GA.
64 v Washington4 Wright, born 1841/42 in Dooley Co, GA.
65 vi William D4 Wright, born 1843/44 in Dooley Co, GA.
66 vii Mary4 Wright, born 1845/46 in Dooley Co, GA.
67 viii Samantha J4 Wright, born 1847/48 in Dooley Co, GA.
14. Stephen T3 Collins (John2, Thomas1), born 22 Feb 1822 in Marion Dist, SC; died 28 Nov 1892 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1840/45 in Marion Dist, SC Margaret Smith, born 12 Jan 1829 in Marion Dist, SC; died 21 Jul 1892 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of Hugh Godbold Smith and Chloe (---).
Children of Stephen T Collins and Margaret Smith were as follows:
+ 68 i Hugh G4 Collins Pvt, born 5 Dec 1846 in Marion Dist, SC; died 18 Apr 1932 in Marion Co, SC. He married Martha Prudence Williamson.
69 ii Mary Margaret4 Collins, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Co, SC.
70 iii Zilphia A4 Collins, born 1854 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1930 in Marion Co, SC. She married in 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC Robert Thomas Collins, born 27 Aug 1842 in Marion Dist, SC; died 27 Dec 1915 in Marion Co, SC, son of Joseph Collins and Susan (---).
71 iv Amelia C4 Collins, born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1870 in Marion Co, SC.
72 v John4 Collins, born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC.
73 vi Sarah Jane4 Collins, born 4 May 1864 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1 May 1901 in Marion Co, SC. She married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC David E Owens, born 1866/67 in Marion Dist, SC, son of Joseph W Owens and Mary Elizabeth Lambert.
74 vii Susannah4 Collins, born 1864/65 in Marion Dist, SC.
75 viii Ida M4 Collins, born 1867/68 in Marion Dist, SC.
15. Sheriff Robert3 Collins (John2, Thomas1), born 23 Jan 1829 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 Mar 1891 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1840/46 in Marion Dist, SC Elizabeth Powell, born 1828/29 in NC; died 21 Dec 1905 in Marion Co, SC.
Children of Sheriff Robert Collins and Elizabeth Powell were as follows:
+ 76 i Barnabus P4 Collins Pvt, born 1845/46 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Charlotte Amanda Wall.
+ 77 ii John McQueen4 Collins, born 13 Feb 1849 in Marion Dist, SC; died 15 Jun 1870 in Marion Co, SC. He married Mary J (---).
78 iii Ann4 Collins, born 1850/51 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Co, SC.
79 iv Robert Charles4 Collins, born 1857/58 in Marion Dist, SC.
80 v J Elizabeth4 Collins, born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC.
81 vi Albert Sydney J4 Collins, born 1863/64 in Marion Dist, SC.
82 vii Laura G4 Collins, born 1864/65 in Marion Dist, SC.
16. Samuel3 Collins (John2, Thomas1), born 1829/30 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1860 in Marion Co, SC. He married bef 1850 in Marion Dist, SC Elizabeth Brown, born 1831/32 in Marion Dist, SC; died bef 4 Jan 1869 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of Richard Brown and ? (---).
Children of Samuel Collins and Elizabeth Brown were as follows:
83 i M4 Collins, born 1849/50 in Marion Dist, SC.
84 ii Hamilton4 Collins, born 1851/52 in Marion Dist, SC.
85 iii Chloe4 Collins, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC.
86 iv John4 Collins, born 1855/56 in Marion Dist, SC.
87 v M4 Collins, born 1857/58 in Marion Dist, SC.
18. Elizabeth3 Thompson (Mary2 Collins, Thomas1), born 1826/27 in Marion Dist, SC. She married bef 3 Jan 1842 in Marion Dist, SC George Washington Richardson, born 1818/19 in Marion Dist, SC; died in Georgetown Dist, SC, son of John Richardson and Sarah "Sallie" Johnson.
Children of Elizabeth Thompson and George Washington Richardson were as follows:
88 i Josephine4 Richardson, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC.
89 ii Doctor4 Richardson, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC.
90 iii James4 Richardson, born 1848/49 in Marion Dist, SC.
25. Thomas J3 Collins Pvt (Thomas L2, Thomas1), born 1833/34 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC Elizabeth H (---), born 1837/38 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Thomas J Collins Pvt and Elizabeth H (---) were as follows:
91 i Thomas L4 Collins, born 1860/61 in Marion Dist, SC.
92 ii Susannah4 Collins, born 1862/63 in Marion Dist, SC.
93 iii Stephen L4 Collins, born 20 Jan 1864 in Marion Dist, SC; died 24 Mar 1940 in Marion Co, SC. He married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Celia Ann (---), born 16 Nov 1869 in Marion Co, SC; died 20 Mar 1926 in Marion Co, SC.
94 iv Evander L4 Collins, born 1865 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1946 in Marion Co, SC. He married aft 1880 in Marion Co, SC Mary J (---), born 1872 in Marion Co, SC; died 1938 in Marion Co, SC.
+ 95 v William L4 Collins, born Nov 1867 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Ida (---).
96 vi Beady Ann4 Collins, born 1869 in Marion Co, SC.
97 vii Betsy A4 Collins, born 1871/72 in Marion Co, SC.
98 viii Asa L4 Collins, born 1874/75 in Marion Co, SC.
99 ix Mary A4 Collins, born 1877/78 in Marion Co, SC.
27. Stephen R3 Collins Pvt (Thomas L2, Thomas1), born 20 Apr 1840 in Marion Dist, SC; died 2 May 1892 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1850/60 in Marion Dist, SC Margaret Jane Lambert, born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC; died aft 1900 in Marion Co, SC, daughter of Harrison H Lambert and Desda (---).
Children of Stephen R Collins Pvt and Margaret Jane Lambert were as follows:
100 i Elizabeth4 Collins, born 1864/65 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 101 ii John H4 Collins, born Mar 1867 in Marion Dist, SC. He married Hattie (---).
102 iii Beady4 Collins, born 1867/68 in Marion Co, SC. She married in 1890/91 in Marion Co, SC Deuteronomy Collins (see 118), born Mar 1870/71 in Marion Co, SC, son of Owen R Collins Pvt and Catherine (---).
103 iv Samuel B4 Collins, born 1869/70 in Marion Co, SC; died 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC.
104 v William Henry4 Collins, born 1871/72 in Marion Co, SC.
105 vi Sidney R4 Collins, born 1873/74 in Marion Co, SC.
106 vii Ann Levenior4 Collins, born 1875/76 in Marion Co, SC.
107 viii Charles Franklin4 Collins, born Aug 1878 in Marion Co, SC.
108 ix Edy Monroe4 Collins, born 1878/79 in Marion Co, SC.
44. John L3 Collins Sgt Major (Solomon2, Thomas1), born 6 Aug 1836 in Marion Dist, SC; died 20 Jun 1910 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1864/65 in Marion Dist, SC Amanda M (---), born 18 Jul 1842 in Marion Dist, SC; died 12 Feb 1902 in Marion Co, SC.
Children of John L Collins Sgt Major and Amanda M (---) were as follows:
109 i Martha J4 Collins, born 1865/66 in Marion Dist, SC.
110 ii Albert J4 Collins, born 24 Apr 1869 in Marion Co, SC; died 5 Jun 1940 in Marion Co, SC. He married in Marion Co, SC Rose Anna (---), born 25 Sep 1869 in Marion Co, SC; died 25 Jun 1949 in Marion Co, SC.
111 iii Isabel4 Collins, born 1869/70 in Marion Co, SC.
112 iv Edward4 Collins, born 9 May 1874 in Marion Co, SC; died 17 Oct 1888 in Marion Co, SC.
113 v Marcus4 Collins, born 1873/74 in Marion Co, SC.
114 vi Anna Adele4 Collins, born 25 Aug 1879 in Marion Co, SC; died 23 Apr 1880 in Marion Co, SC.
115 vii Emmie4 Collins, born 19 Nov 1881 in Marion Co, SC; died 7 Dec 1886 in Marion Co, SC.
45. Owen R3 Collins Pvt (Solomon2, Thomas1), born 9 Feb 1839 in Marion Dist, SC; died 24 Aug 1911 in Marion Co, SC. He married (1) bef 1867 in Marion Dist, SC Catherine (---), born 1842/43 in Marion Dist, SC; died 1880/1900 in Marion Co, SC; (2) in 1898/99 in Marion Co, SC Hester (---), born Jan 1860 in Marion Dist, SC.
Children of Owen R Collins Pvt and Catherine (---) were as follows:
116 i Cicero4 Collins, born 1866/67 in Marion Dist, SC.
117 ii Lilly4 Collins, born 1868/69 in Marion Co, SC.
+ 118 iii Deuteronomy4 Collins, born Mar 1870/71 in Marion Co, SC. He married Beady Collins (see 102).
119 iv Josephine4 Collins, born 1872/73 in Marion Co, SC.
120 v Sidney4 Collins, born 1874/75 in Marion Co, SC.
+ 121 vi McIver4 Collins, born Aug 1877 in Marion Co, SC. He married Lillie M (---).
122 vii Sallie4 Collins, born Apr 1880 in Marion Co, SC.
48. Gregory3 Collins Pvt (Solomon2, Thomas1), born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC. He married in 1870/76 in Marion Co, SC Catherine (---), born 1852/53 in Marion Co, SC.
Children of Gregory Collins Pvt and Catherine (---) were as follows:
123 i Benjamin G4 Collins, born 1875/76 in Marion Co, SC.
124 ii Thomas4 Collins, born 1877/78 in Marion Co, SC.
58. George Evans3 Smith (Beady2 Collins, Thomas1), born 16 Jul 1859 in Marion Dist, SC; died 10 Apr 1912 in Marion Co, SC. He married in 1870/80 in Marion Co, SC Letty B (---), born 28 Dec 1863 in Marion Dist, SC; died 20 Mar 1957 in Marion Co, SC.
Children of George Evans Smith and Letty B (---) were as follows:
125 i Mary4 Smith, born Jan 1880 in Marion Co, SC.
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