Archibald Collins was born about 1811 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.¹ He was the son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹

Archibald Collins married Mary Nix, daughter of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher, on 3 January 1838.¹

Archibald Collins was enumerated on 21 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Archabald Collins, 39 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $300. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Nix, Caroline Collins, James N Collins, Ivan Carr Collins, Celia Emiline Collins, John Pruitt Collins, Sarah Malinda Collins, Thomas F Collins, and William Collins.²

Sarah Collins was born about 1812 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.¹ She was the daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹ Sarah Collins was also known as Sallie Collins.¹

Sarah Collins married Jarrett Turner about 1829 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹

On 25 October 1850 Sarah Collins was enumerated in the household of Jarrett Turner on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sarah Turner, 39 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Turner, Nancy Turner, Francis Turner, Elizabeth Turner, Ruth Turner, James Turner, Sarah Turner, Micajah Turner, Olive Turner, and Phoebe Turner.²

Elizabeth Collins was born on 24 August 1814 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹ Elizabeth Collins was also known as Betsy Collins.¹

Elizabeth Collins married James Nix, son of William Nix and Susannah Stonecypher, on 12 March 1834 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.^3,2

On 25 October 1850 Elizabeth Collins was enumerated in the household of James Nix on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Elizabeth Nix, 36 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were Susannah Nix, Thompson Nix, John Nix, Newton Nix, Ivan Nix, William Nix, Archibald C Nix, James B Nix, Jasper Nix, and Thomas J Nix.⁴

Elizabeth Collins died in November 1859, at age 45.^3,2

Thompson Collins was born in November 1818 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.¹ He was the son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹ Thompson Collins was also known as Thompie Collins.¹

Thompson Collins married Sarah Ingram about 1839.²

Thompson Collins was enumerated on 25 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Thompson Collins Jr, 31 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Sarah Ingram, Malinda Ingram, and Nancy Ingram.³

Ruth Collins was born about 1820 in Buncombe County, North CarolinaG.¹ She was the daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹

Ruth Collins married Jacob Butt on 8 October 1840 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Aydelotte in her Collins descendants book gives therecording date as the marriage date.^2,3

On 3 September 1850 Ruth Collins was enumerated in the household of Jacob Butt on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Ruth Butt, 30 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Sarah Butt, Julian Butt, John F Butt, Jacob Butt, and Pricilla Bruce.⁴

Celia Collins was born about 1826 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹

Celia Collins married James West on 31 December 1842 in Union County, GeorgiaG.²

On 21 October 1850 Celia Collins was enumerated in the household of James West on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Celia West, 23 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were William West, John West, Soloman West, and Thompson West.³

Nancy Collins was born on 13 February 1829 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹

On 21 October 1850 Nancy Collins was enumerated in the household of Thompson Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Nancy Collins, 20 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Olive Collins, Ivan Kimsey Collins, and Robert MCay.²

Nancy Collins married John Combs Hayes Souther on 12 February 1852 in Union County, GeorgiaG.³

Olive Collins was born on 12 May 1831 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹

On 21 October 1850 Olive Collins was enumerated in the household of Thompson Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Oliver Collins, 18 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Nancy Collins, Ivan Kimsey Collins, and Robert MCay.²

Olive Collins married Robert MCay about 1852.³

Olive Collins died on 15 December 1853, at age 22.³

Ivan Kimsey Collins was born on 19 April 1835 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self.¹

On 21 October 1850 Ivan Kimsey Collins was enumerated in the household of Thompson Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for 85th District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Irwin Collins, 15 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of None. Attended school within the year. Enumerated as Deaf, Dumb, Blind, Insane, etc. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Nancy Collins, Olive Collins, and Robert MCay.²

Ivan Kimsey Collins married Martha J Hunter on 22 September 1856.³

Ivan Kimsey Collins was enumerated on 29 June 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Evan Collins, 25 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $3000, value of personal property $3000. Enumerated as Deaf. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Martha J Hunter, Mary J Collins, and William Thompson Collins.⁴

Ivan Kimsey Collins was enumerated on 18 June 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Evan Collins, 34 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $1800, value of personal property $400. Enumerated as Deaf, Dumb, Blind, Insane, etc. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Martha J Hunter, Mary J Collins, William Thompson Collins, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, and James Johnson Collins.⁵

Ivan Kimsey Collins was enumerated on 11 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Evan Collins, 45 years old, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Martha J Hunter, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, James Johnson Collins, Joseph Newton Collins, Virgil Jep Collins, Nancy Margaret Collins, and Jaun Carlton Collins.⁶

Ivan Kimsey Collins was enumerated on 13 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Ivan K Collins, Married for 42 years, born Apr 1834, 66 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Martha J Hunter, Allen Candler Collins, and Sarah Collins.⁷

Ivan Kimsey Collins died on 15 November 1901, at age 66.³

Ivan Kimsey Collins was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .⁸

Sarah Collins was born on 23 December 1841 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹

On 9 September 1850 Sarah Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sarah Collins, 9 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Rutha Nix, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, and Elem Black.³

On 30 June 1860 Sarah Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Sarah Collins, 18 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.⁴

Sarah Collins died on 11 September 1872, at age 30, in Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.²

Sarah Collins was buried in New Liberty Cemetery, Town Creek, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .²

Elizabeth Collins was born on 30 April 1844 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹ Elizabeth Collins was also known as Lizzibeth Collins.¹

On 9 September 1850 Elizabeth Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Elizabeth Collins, 7 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, and Elem Black.²

On 30 June 1860 Elizabeth Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Elizabeth L Collins, 16 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.³

William Dallas Collins was born on 5 April 1846 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹

On 9 September 1850 William Dallas Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Dallas Collins, 4 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, James R P Collins, and Elem Black.²

On 30 June 1860 William Dallas Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Wm D Collins, 14 years old, birthplace of Georgia Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.³

James R P Collins was born on 28 May 1848 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹

On 9 September 1850 James R P Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as James Collins, 2 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, and Elem Black.²

On 30 June 1860 James R P Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as James R P Collins, 12 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.³

On 15 June 1870 James R P Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as James Collins, 21 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farm Laborer. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.⁴

James R P Collins died on 26 August 1870, at age 22, in Union County, GeorgiaG, Shot while serving as deputy sheriff.¹

James R P Collins was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.¹

John Cathey Collins was born on 4 March 1853 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹

On 30 June 1860 John Cathey Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as John C Collins, 7 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.²

On 15 June 1870 John Cathey Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as John Collins, 17 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farm Laborer. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.³

Francis Jasper Collins was born on 30 January 1855 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹ Francis Jasper Collins was also known as Bud Collins.¹

On 30 June 1860 Francis Jasper Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Francis J Collins, 5 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, and Mary Ann Collins.²

On 15 June 1870 Francis Jasper Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Jasper F Collins, 14 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farm Laborer. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Mary Ann Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.³

Francis Jasper Collins married Georgeanna Hunter on 30 January 1873.⁴

Francis Jasper Collins died on 17 December 1941, at age 86.⁴

Francis Jasper Collins was buried in New Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .⁵

Mary Ann Collins was born on 2 September 1858 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹

On 30 June 1860 Mary Ann Collins was enumerated in the household of Francis Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary Ann Collins, 1 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Rutha Nix, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Collins, William Dallas Collins, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, and Francis Jasper Collins.²

On 15 June 1870 Mary Ann Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary A Collins, 11 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of At Home. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Jane Malinda Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.³

Jane Malinda Collins was born on 3 July 1861 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹

On 15 June 1870 Jane Malinda Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Jane Collins, 8 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of At Home. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, and Achibald Benjamin Collins.²

On 14 June 1880 Jane Malinda Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1880 U. S. census for District 834, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Jane Collins, 18 years old, Daughter, Single, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of At Home. Attended school within the year. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Achibald Benjamin Collins.³

Jane Malinda Collins married William J Miller on 7 October 1886.⁴

Jane Malinda Collins died on 4 January 1931, at age 69.⁴

Achibald Benjamin Collins was born on 19 October 1862 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Francis Collins and Rutha Nix.¹ Achibald Benjamin Collins was also known as Bud Collins.¹

On 15 June 1870 Achibald Benjamin Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Archibald Collins, 6 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of At Home. Also enumerated in the household were Thompson Smith Collins, Susan Jane Cook, James R P Collins, John Cathey Collins, Francis Jasper Collins, Mary Ann Collins, and Jane Malinda Collins.²

On 14 June 1880 Achibald Benjamin Collins was enumerated in the household of Rutha Nix on the 1880 U. S. census for District 834, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Benjamin Collins, 16 years old, Son, Single, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Works on Farm. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Jane Malinda Collins.³

Achibald Benjamin Collins died on 4 April 1897, at age 34.⁴

Achibald Benjamin Collins was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .⁵

Mary Louise Twiggs was born on 12 March 1835 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willis Twiggs and Margret England.^3,2

On 25 October 1850 Mary Louise Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary Twigs, 15 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.³

Mary Louise Twiggs married Spencer Lafayette Curtis on 25 January 1857 in Union County, GeorgiaG. Thomas M Hughes officiated.^4,2

On 30 June 1860 Mary Louise Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Spencer Lafayette Curtis on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary L Curtis, 24 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were William Curtis.⁵

Mary Louise Twiggs died on 24 June 1899, at age 64.¹

Mary Louise Twiggs was buried in Shady Grove Cemetery, Owltown, Union County, GeorgiaG,  .¹

Elizabeth Jane Twiggs was born on 28 March 1837 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willis Twiggs and Margret England.^1,2

On 25 October 1850 Elizabeth Jane Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Elizabeth Twigs, 13 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Mary Louise Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.³

On 30 June 1860 Elizabeth Jane Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Elizabeth Twiggs, 22 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.⁴

Elizabeth Jane Twiggs married William C Hicks on 4 November 1866 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^5,2

Elizabeth Jane Twiggs died on 20 June 1920, at age 83, in Toccoa, Stephens County, GeorgiaG.¹

Margaret Twiggs was born about 1839 in Union County, GeorgiaG.¹ She was the daughter of Willis Twiggs and Margret England.^1,2

On 25 October 1850 Margaret Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Margaret Twigs, 11 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Mary Louise Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.¹

On 30 June 1860 Margaret Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Margaret Twiggs, 19 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.³

Margaret Twiggs died about 1860.²

Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs was born on 27 November 1841 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willis Twiggs and Margret England.^3,2

On 25 October 1850 Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Minerva Twigs, 8 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Mary Louise Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, and Margaret Twiggs.³

On 30 June 1860 Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Ann Twiggs, 17 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, and Margaret Twiggs.⁴

Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs married George W Bryant on 29 November 1869 in Union County, GeorgiaG.^5,2

Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs died on 26 June 1901, at age 59, in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, GeorgiaG.¹

Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs was buried in Harmony Baptist Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Fannin County, GeorgiaG,  .¹

Martha J Hunter was born on 28 September 1840 in GeorgiaG.^1,2

Martha J Hunter married Ivan Kimsey Collins, son of Thompson Collins and Celia Self, on 22 September 1856.¹

On 29 June 1860 Martha J Hunter was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Martha J Collins, 29 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Mary J Collins, and William Thompson Collins.²

On 18 June 1870 Martha J Hunter was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Martha J Collins, 29 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Keeping House Also enumerated in the household were Mary J Collins, William Thompson Collins, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, and James Johnson Collins.³

On 11 June 1880 Martha J Hunter was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Martha Collins, 40 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Keeping House. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, James Johnson Collins, Joseph Newton Collins, Virgil Jep Collins, Nancy Margaret Collins, and Jaun Carlton Collins.⁴

On 13 June 1900 Martha J Hunter was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Martha J Collins, Wife, Married for 42 years, born Sept 1840, 59 years old, birthplace of Georgia, mother of 10 children 10 of which were still alive. Also enumerated in the household were Allen Candler Collins and Sarah Collins.⁵

Mary J Collins was born on 5 September 1857 in GeorgiaG.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ivan Kimsey Collins and Martha J Hunter.¹

On 29 June 1860 Mary J Collins was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary J Collins, 2 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Martha J Hunter, and William Thompson Collins.³

On 18 June 1870 Mary J Collins was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Mary G Collins, 12 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of At Home. Could not write Also enumerated in the household were Martha J Hunter, William Thompson Collins, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, and James Johnson Collins.²

William Thompson Collins was born on 9 December 1859 in GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of Ivan Kimsey Collins and Martha J Hunter.¹

On 29 June 1860 William Thompson Collins was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Wm T Collins, 6/12 years old, birthplace of Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Celia Self, Martha J Hunter, and Mary J Collins.²

On 18 June 1870 William Thompson Collins was enumerated in the household of Ivan Kimsey Collins on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as William T Collins, 9 years old, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of At Home Also enumerated in the household were Martha J Hunter, Mary J Collins, Susan Elizabeth Collins, Clerrissa Collins, John F. Collins, and James Johnson Collins.³