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Collier family

violettaharrigan — 2012-05-21 22:46:35Z

Hi: I am a Collier and I did try to get in touch with you, I did call the phone number and it said that the phone was not in service, for the Collier family , it was posted that you would like to communicate with any one who is a Collier, please e mail me.

Re: Colliers' from Virginia

violettaharrigan — 2012-05-19 19:38:52Z

Hi : I am a Collier I would like to talk to you my phone number i 773 561 4906, looking forward to here from you . vch

Re: Colliers' from Virginia

violettaharrigan — 2012-05-16 23:11:15Z

Hi: I am Violetta Collier Harrigan and I would be more than happy to communicate with you; my grandfather was Norton Samuel Collier, his father was Anthony Collier and his mother was Rebecca Collier Rebecca Collier was born in 1847 , I belive in Dickson Tenn. Please let's keep in touch.

Earl V. Collier, aged 10, called for jury duty, Mobile AL 1912

charbmoore1 — 2012-05-16 10:52:31Z

from the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper:

Wednesday morning, May 15, 1912:

• "A ten-year-old boy appeared in the law and equity court yesterday in answer to a summons to serve on the jury.

"The presence of Earl V. Collier, an employee of the local office of the Western Union Telegraph Company, was not discovered by court attaches until the boy stood up to be sworn in with the rest of the prospective bunch. ... Amid laughter in which everybody in court joined, Judge Saffold Berney excused Master Collier from the necessity of listening to legal proceedings."

NOt my line, just sharing.

COLLIER Willie L - Vietnam Wall section 8E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-15 12:39:00Z

COLLIER Willie L - Vietnam Wall section 8E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,290 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Colliers' from Virginia

oldspart — 2012-05-10 13:16:30Z

My father's name is Billy Ray Collier. His brothers all have the same names as the ones mentioned in your message, including one named Quentin. His parents are Quentin Collier and Ann King. They're from Big Stone Gap. I know he has two sisters but I'm not sure what their names are. I think one might be named Dorothy or something.

Re: Jackson Martin Collier died 1822 in Hot Springs, Arkansas

joybmcnally — 2012-05-05 00:42:53Z

Hi, I too descend from the Collier and Wells families.
I am planning a trip to Ark. next month. I am in hopes to see the old Collier homestead and Collier Creek.
I too would love to hear of the history you have and the funny stories.
Many thanks!
Joy Boutwell McNally

David Robinson

gk2heel — 2012-04-30 17:53:47Z

Does anyone have any info of David Robinson who built the Cherry Mansion in Savannah, TN? I'm especially interested in knowing his ancestors, parents, siblings. ect. I know that he had a younger brother James, who moved with David to Hardin Co. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thank you. Laurie

COLLIER William F - Vietnam Wall section 5E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-04-28 14:07:23Z

COLLIER William F - Vietnam Wall section 5E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,289 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Collier's from Newfoundland

Michelle_horan1 — 2012-04-28 05:47:09Z

My mother was Joan Murphy,her mother was Elenora Collier , Elenora 's parents were Flora Hinks who died in childbirth of twins. Her husband was Michael Collier. I cannot figure out what happened to Michael after Flora died. I know my grandmother had a sister named Mildred who married an older man and their were several other siblings. Would appreciate any info you have.

COLLIER Ralph K 1925 1979 cross

t42Restland — 2012-04-26 12:03:15Z

COLLIER Ralph K 1925 1979 cross

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,288 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
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COLLIER Sue 1926 1975 cross

t42Restland — 2012-04-25 17:09:30Z

COLLIER Sue 1926 1975 cross

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,288 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
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Floyd Collier

SandraFergus11 — 2012-04-24 10:44:00Z

Married to Martha Hannah Collier from Union County Ga, 12 children
Must have been born 1845-1850 maybe in SC. died? maybe in NC
Only record appears in delayed birth records of Cherokee County NC.
He never appears in any census records, birth records, or graveyard records. No photos.
Please help me find my great grandfather.

Re: Collier Indian family? - melungeon

JWEST0921 — 2012-04-23 17:09:17Z

My Indian blood comes in on my great grand mother Patience Joiner Collier. I THINK!!11--No proof just always heard it. My great grand father Isaac Dudley Collier was born in Nash county, N.C. IN 1819 and Patience in Franklin County in 1818 That is about it --I have done quite a bit of research on the Collier's but don't reconize Martin---Thanks for the contact and keep in touch--Marsha

Re: Collier Indian family? - melungeon

georgec601 — 2012-04-23 02:44:41Z

My family comes from green co va also as far as I can get is my 6th G G father Martin Collier Br about 1760 in rockingham co va. looking for any info on him. I can get. thanks.

Re: Collins & Collier of Habersham County, GA 1800's

brenharris1 — 2012-04-19 21:24:16Z

I just found your message regarding the Collins and Colliers in Habersham County in 1860. My ancestor is John Collier. My sister and I discovered on the census for 1960 that the census takers' writing looks like John Collins or John Colliens. We know this is our John Collier because his wife is Elizabeth. Also, he had a son named Barnet that is listed as an idiot; he was also listed as an idiot in the 1850 with his father, John. They, however, listed Elizabeth as appearing to be his daughter. Elizabeth was quite a bit younger than John.

William Augustus COLLIER (1861-1944) bur. Clay Co. AL

maryabernathymeyer — 2012-04-13 17:13:58Z

I am interested in Ben Collier (1891-1977) who married Sadie
Gryder. His father was William Augustus Collier (1861-1944). Who was his mother?

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http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/clay/cemeteries/liberty.txt

Liberty Cemetery
Township 20, Range 7, Section 23
Clay County Alabama

Collier, Sadie Gryder Dec 29, 1909 Nov 13, 1968 [D/o James Gryder]
Collier, Benjamin Aug 28, 1891 Oct 15, 1977 [S/o William A. Collier]
Collier, W.A. [William Augustus] 1861-1944 [S/o Robert Collier]
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I found two marriage records (which I am not sure pertain):

William Augustus Collier married Marietta Arbelle Browning, c1877, Alabama

http://www.worldfamilies.net/forum/index.php?topic=2258.10;w...

Lourania P. Brown, born April 1861 in Randolph County, AL; died November 08, 1947 in Ashland City, AL; married William Augustus Collier Abt. 1909.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/r/e/Nancy-F-Fre...

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If Lourania's husband was the right William Augustus Collier, she would not have been the mother of Ben Collier
(1891-1977) if she didn't marry W. A. Collier until "about" 1909.
If Marietta's husband was not the right William Augustus
Collier, who was he (and who were his parents)?
The RIGHT William Augustus Collier was a son of Robert Collier. Who was the mother of Ben Collier (1891-1977)?
Where is Lourania P. Brown Collier buried?

collier collin collins kinderhook

jhargrave06 — 2012-03-27 12:45:38Z

I have ancestor Michael Collins b. around 1730 who married Ann Davis in the Kinderhook, NY area (near Albany, NY. They moved to the Sharon, Schoharie County area. His son Cornelius married Margaretha Hans. I am just wondering if anyone has heard of Collier morphing into Collin or Collins over time. Could Michael Collier (1650-1733) who married Fitje Van Hoesen and resided in Kinderhook be the grandfather of my Michael Collins?

Re: Collier photograph! Parsons or Starling

corky7981 — 2012-03-26 01:19:18Z

I have a decent bit of info on this line. Collier's Ferry was originally called Pine Bluff Ferry and run by Henry Millard. James Parsons Collier and his wife, Mary Ellen (Robinson) Collier took over the ferry and renamed it "Collier's Ferry". James Parsons died in either 1865 or 1867 (conflicting data) and Mary Ellen Collier continued to run the ferry with her son, Starling Collier (b. circa 1837). Another son was named John Collier (b. circa 1844). I assume this is the John Collier that was your grandfather?

My ggg grandfather was James Thomas Collier, Sr. (b. 1840, d. 1868) who was also a son of James Parsons and Mary. He had a son named John W. Collier who was born in Jan 1860.

Re: Aaron Collier Family of Ohio

JanetJackson1960 — 2012-03-22 17:04:01Z

My husband is Patrick Freeh son of Richard Freeh son of Ruby Collier and Frank Freeh. I believe my husband is your first cousin. I have been researching his family, Freeh/Dunford and have found a lot of information.

Pat's sister Margot told me that she thought Ruby Collier was adopted, but in my research, Ruby was very young when her mother Olive Wood Collier died and Aaron remarried. So Ruby was raised by another woman.
If you want to compare notes, my e-mail is freehbie@yahoo.com.

Re: Aaron Collier Family of Ohio

wagner_sally1 — 2012-03-22 16:40:35Z

MY GRANDMOTHER WAS RUBY FREEH, FREMONT, OHIO.

Re: Collier photograph! Parsons or Starling

j_monso — 2012-03-21 05:28:41Z

John Collier, for whom Colliers Ferry was named, was my grandfather. His daughter, Mabel Agnes was my mother who died at the age of 35 in 1950. She had at least 5 brothers; Percy, Lawrence, Arthur, and I can't recall the names of the others. I would appreciate any historical information that anyone might have on John and his family.

Re: Colliers' from Virginia

violettaharrigan — 2012-03-04 17:26:23Z

Hi: I am a Collier, my father was a Collier and his father was a Collier, my family was from Dickson Tenn. I would like to keep communication open,for I am tracing my family history and could help me and I can help you.

Re: Colliers' from Virginia

Richlife58 — 2012-02-22 00:37:06Z

I am in Smithfield, VA. I am looking for anyone that can provide information about Victoria Collier-Short. I also would like to know about any other Colliers in Isle of Wight or Surry County, VA

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

alc1953 — 2012-01-29 17:25:35Z

read - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txnsdcw/UnacceptableSource...

In short - A Spurious Mosely Bible - proves beyond any doubt there is no connect between these families - including the Collier family that is valid. For years people FAKED DAR data - the DAR is nothing but a con game of fake data and not a part of real genealogy research.

If you helped some one into the DAR based on what you said- you have committed FRAUD and that is a crime!

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

alc1953 — 2012-01-29 17:14:19Z

True research has proven nearly ALL DAR research is totally fraud! Anyone with a Collier connection CANNOT be in the DAR - there is no legit research to prove - doesn't exit!

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

alc01 — 2012-01-28 09:07:00Z

Be careful - the DAR has some major wrong info. IF this is one of the claims based on the Mosely Bible - then it is all fake. Many years ago a woman wanted in the DAR so she faked a Bible.

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

angcilla — 2012-01-28 03:53:39Z

William Lokey has been accepted by DAR as a patriot and it goes via his son Benjamin who married Martha W Collier. I did the research for a friend and sent all the material in to DAR.

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

sanjohn48 — 2012-01-27 16:31:12Z

Do you know what happened to Merrill Collier's first wife? Did she return to her Williamson family in GA to rear the children born to her and Merrill Collier? I am still trying to determine if she is a sister to my gggrandfather, William S. Williamson, and possibly find their birth parents. My road block is the numerous Williams born to Williamson men of that era, with many of them living in close proximity to one another.

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

alc1953 — 2012-01-27 06:19:51Z

Merrell and Malinda were first cousins. In Merrell Collier's will her last name was spelled Loky. Merrell's first wife, was Lokie Williamson - which is what confussed the name in the will where Merrell's second wife's last name was Lakey - but spelled as Lokie. So in searching, you have to really look close to the spellings

1880 Census show state of birth as GA, 1870 Census shows SC, 1850 Census shows her at home and born in GA. She is buried at a small but nice cemetery just north of I-40 at the Seminole exit.

Re: Bobby William Collier, born in Kentucky

bobbymlane — 2012-01-26 17:36:26Z

this bobby lane again, its been 12 years since i posted this, and there hasnt been any hits on this. Im 46 years old so by now i guess this person has passed on. Bobby Collier and my mother named Etta Field who went by the nick name of Nicky were together in 1965 to 1966(guessing). I was born in Feb of 1966. I have had no contact with my birth father and I still trying to locate him or any of his family. I would like to know who he was and what he was like. if anyone knows anyone related to this family have them email me bobbymlane@gmail.com........thank you

Re: Thomas Collier (d 1715) Lt. Governor of Jersey

Barnbarroch — 2012-01-26 17:18:35Z

Thanks, yes indeed, that's where I found the description - which matches Collier of Blockley.
Jamie.

Re: Thomas Collier (d 1715) Lt. Governor of Jersey

olliem2000 — 2012-01-26 14:13:25Z

For your interest I have found reference to Thomas Collier in the following places:
http://www.archive.org/stream/armorialofjersey00payn#page/18... page 19

Re: COLLIER, Martha Washington (b: circa 1807 SC)

sanjohn48 — 2012-01-26 04:29:37Z

I have read that Merrill Collier was first married to Lokey Williamson, and his 2nd wife was Malinda Caroline Lokey. What is Lokey Williamson's relationship to Malinda Caroline Lokey? Were Lokey Williamson and Malinda Lokey cousins? I think it is more than a coincidence that they both have Lokey as a part of their name. Does anyone know if the Lokeys, Williamsons and Colliers were all related in some way, even before the two women married Merrill Collier? My family tie is through the Williamson's who I am trying to track through the familes they married into.

Re: Ukn. NC Collier married to Ukn NC Ratliff

jambole — 2012-01-18 03:44:29Z

I have just started working this line but it appears John Collier married Sarah Ratliff and they are the parents of at least some of these children. Henry Collier, my great, great grandfather, married Emma Caroline Marion in 1850, in Leake County, MS. Henry was born in Ala., about 1824.
I have children of John and Sarah Ratliff Collier as: John S, Matilda (married T. R. Golden), Sarah Ann (married W. P. Morrow and she died young and is buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Leake Co., MS; tomb states she is d/o John Collier), Thomas, Henry (also buried at Good Hope), and Susan (married John Billingsly).
Evidence points to Sarah Ratliff Collier as the daughter of Zachariah Ratliff (born TN) and Sarah L. Adams. Zach's father was probably William Ratliff and I think he was in Anson Co, NC, before he went to TN.
As I said, I have recently begun working this line and I'm sorry that I can't verify all of this information. Maybe this will help and you can follow up with documentation.
A Madison County, MS book gives a brief statement about the Ratliffs. According to this book, the Ratliffs and the Denson family (I know from prior research the Densons were in Anson Co, NC) left NC about 1790 and went to TN, then later to ALA. and on to Rankin County, MS about Dec. 1827. The Ratliffs owned land in both Madison and Rankin Co, MS and owned a ferry and boarding house on the Pearl River at a place still known as Ratliff's Ferry. The Ratliffs were wealthy until the Civil War. Some of my other family members married into this same Ratliff family.

Re: VA>IA: COLLIER (Micajah)

kbeg68 — 2012-01-16 17:28:29Z

I am a descendant of micajah. Would love any info you've collected. My email is kbeg123@gmail.com.
Thanks.

Kim

Re: VA>IA: COLLIER (Micajah)

kbeg68 — 2012-01-16 16:47:03Z

I am a descendant of micajah. Would love any info you've collected. My email is kbeg123@gmail.com.
Thanks.

Kim

Collier marriages

EdithGomez111 — 2012-01-13 12:12:37Z

James Collier and Anna Dalton, married 16 May 1814, surety: Solomon Pasley

This next one should go under Colley but thought it might be misspelled form of Collier:

John Colley and Lucy Martin, married 27 Jun 1822, surety: John Martin

James Collier and Sarah Eastin, married 4 Jun 1790, Bond 31 May 1790, surety: Alexander Forbus

James Collier and Jane Cloyd married 18 Feb 1800, bond 18 Feb 1800, surety: John Cloyd, Consent, Ninian Cloyd, father of the bride.

John Collier and Cassa Crook, married 7 Dec 1702, bond 4 Dec 1792, surety: William Richard (this is my ancestor)

Moses Collier and Mary Morehead, married 6 Aug 1801, bond 25 Jul 1801, surety: Christopher Clark, consent: William Muirhead/Morehead, father of the bride

Lucy Collier and Joseph Henderson, married 30 Jan 1809, surety: Jeremiah Henderson, consent: John Collier, father of the bride.

Hope this helps someone.

Re: Richard & Elizabeth Collier of Paterson NSW Australia

maryeh1941 — 2012-01-12 03:39:13Z

Thank you for reply ! I am hoping that our Ann Collier is Richards sister.I am going into Newcastle Library to read Microfiche now. I am glad we are not too far apart if we meet
up in the future when I have some written down. This Ann had 3 children as you can see on BDM to James Daniel.
Sarah Ann is my ancestor. I look like her and my children
and grandchildren also.
Mary...

Re: Richard & Elizabeth Collier of Paterson NSW Australia

kasanne — 2012-01-10 22:47:43Z

Hi Mary
I live at Thornton NSW, mum is at Kurri Kurri, so we are close. i did find that there were some kids that others have added to Richards Parents family that were not theirs, there is about 3 or 4.....i checked the gov records and was surprised to find that those kids acutally had other parents. so just sorting this all out so i can get it right.
would that be Ann Eleanor Guest? that is Richards mother. if you take a look at the line on ancestry.com and i think my tree is public, then you can see the line. there are a few ann's so not sure which one it is.....sorry brain no functioning today lol...
cheers
K

Re: Richard & Elizabeth Collier of Paterson NSW Australia

maryeh1941 — 2012-01-10 02:05:45Z

Thanks for prompt reply....I went up to Charlestown Square
and got caught with odds and ends...thats food. I also had to go to Post Office up the hill. My ancestor is on the female side of Richard. Mine is Ann Collier who had children to James Daniel. Richard should be related to Ann Collier.
Await your reply ! Best Wishes Mary Hughes.....

Re: Richard & Elizabeth Collier of Paterson NSW Australia

kasanne — 2012-01-09 23:58:35Z

Hi Mary!
Sorry for your loss of a son, i know how you feel my so,37, died 3 years ago with my daughter inlaw and I now raise my two grandchildren,yes it can be very busy with family life cant it.
The colliers are my mothers side, Richard was her great Grandfather. Have gone back quite a few generations of Colliers but I just love to find out about those who were closer and what their stories are. Cant find much on Elizabeth at all. Have more on Richard though. I know Elizabeth remarried a Smith ( have NSW Births deaths marri.certificate of that marriage) as my aunty before she died told me some of the story. But as we know some stories get mixed up and info gets fogged :( any help would be greatly appreciated!
hope to hear from you soon
Cheers
Kerry (kasanne)

Re: Richard & Elizabeth Collier of Paterson NSW Australia

maryeh1941 — 2012-01-09 21:37:40Z

Hello... This is a family member... Mary Hughes ..
This is my first approach to a Collier family member. I may have info you require. I touched on this 20 years ago but put it down as my son Brendan was killed in 1988 and my family kept me busy. The time has come to share..
Await your reply !!!

Re: Missouri Colliers

r_vanmeter1957 — 2012-01-08 19:26:40Z

I am Udell Colliers daughter. I have just started researching our family tree. I will tell you whst I can.
What info are you looking for? The Collier brothers were all in WWII except Lloyd, who had a disability due to polio.
I am one of Udell's ten children. Lloyd had two boys.

Re: Amos Collier & Nancy Wyatt, TN & MS

rubylloyd38 — 2012-01-06 20:42:07Z

My email address is: brlloyd2@gmail.com
Thanks.

Re: Amos Collier & Nancy Wyatt, TN & MS

staylor186 — 2012-01-06 14:34:15Z

Ruby,
If you will provide me with your email address I will be happy to send that to you.

Re: Amos Collier & Nancy Wyatt, TN & MS

rubylloyd38 — 2012-01-05 22:10:28Z

Nancy Wyatt born 29 Nov 1792 and married Amos Jeferson Collier I is daughter of my ggggrandparents, Abraham Wyatt and Lavina Masengale. Could you tell me where to get a copy of the family bible of George Washington Collier? Thank you in advance for your help.
Ruby Cash Lloyd

Re: Aaron Collier Family of Ohio

JanetJackson1960 — 2012-01-05 02:08:16Z

My husband's great great grandparents were Aaron and Catherine. His line is through their son Aaron Dallas Collier and his daughter Ruby I (Collier) who married Frank Freeh.

COLLIER Charley H - Vietnam Wall section 3E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-12-24 18:21:39Z

COLLIER Charley H - Vietnam Wall section 3E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 223,668 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Collins & Collier of Habersham County, GA 1800's

geo1thichi — 2011-12-16 17:22:02Z

Does anyone have the Collins and Collier families of Habersham County, GA in the 1800's straight? From the census records it seems that the family used both names.