Grant M. Collins

Grant married Maude U. Bowers on 26 Jun 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Maude was born in Mar 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Maggie W. Collins was born in Aug 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
2. Corbet Columbus Collins was born on 15 Nov 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jan 1976 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Morning View Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee.
3. Spurgeon W. Collins was born on 21 Nov 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Aug 1977 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
4. Maynard Collins was born about 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1985.
5. Eston C. Collins was born about 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about Jan 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

Grant married Fina Carden on 22 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fina (daughter of Ruben Jasper Carden and Mary Carrie Nave) was born about 1881 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1880 Carter County, TN census, Jackson's mother Evaline was living in his household.

Jackson married Rhoda Catherine Heaton about 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda (daughter of John William Heaton and Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss) was born on 20 Sep 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Mar 1949 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Elizabethton Star," Friday, March 11, 1949
Rhoda Collins Dies, leaving 159 Direct Descendants
Mrs. Rhoda Catherine Collins, 87, died at her home on Route 1 Thursday at 12:15 a.m. after a five weeks illness. She was a member of the Siam Baptist Church. Her husband, Jackson C. Collins preceded her in death in 1928.
She is survived by two sons, J. K. Collins and G. C. Collins, both of Route 1, Elizabethton; four daughters, Mrs. Callie McKernan, and Mrs. S. B Randolph, both of Route 1, Elizabethton, Mrs. Kate Dougherty and Mrs. Lue Masters both of Erwin; 45 grandchildren and 98 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Miss Nancy Heaton or Route 1, Elizabethton.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Siam Baptist Church with the Rev. Willis B. Allen officiating, assisted by the Rev. Johnnie Riddle and the Rev. R. C. Stockton. Burial will be in the Bowers Cemetery on Route 2.
Active pallbearers will be the great grandchildren, Donald, Floyd, Richard and Willard Collins, Harold Harvey, Ted Edwards, Charles Lipford and Bill Carpenter.
The great granddaughters will serve as flower bearers.
The body will be removed to the home today at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home where it will remain until 1:00 p.m. Sunday when it will taken to the church to lie in state until the funeral hour.

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Married:
In the 1880 Carter County Census, Jackson's mother, Evaline Collins, was living with him.

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Watson was one of the East Tennessee Bridge Burners of November 8, 1861, in Carter County, TN. He subsequently mustered in July 22, 1862, as a private in Co. H of the Second Tennessee Infantry, USA. He was captured November 6, 1863, and sent to Andersonville prison. Code No: 12886; Grave No: 2886.

Watson married Evaline Williams on 8 Aug 1844 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Evaline (daughter of Mordecai Williams and Elizabeth Stover) was born on 1 Jan 1825 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died in 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1880 Carter County, TN census, Evaline is living in the household of her son Jackson Collins.

John married Catharine Berry "Katie" Van Huss about 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Catharine (daughter of Mathias Van Huss and Lovina "Viney" Dugger) was born on 16 Dec 1822 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Their marriage was cited in the History of Siam Baptist Church, by Dan W. Crowe.

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1820 Washington County, VA Census
Gilson ColingsMales2(0-10), 1(26-45)
Females1(1-10), 1(26-45)

1830 Washington County, VA Census
Jilson CollinsMales1(0-5), 2(5-10), 1(10-15), 1(30-40)
Females2(5-10), 1(40-50)

1840 Washington County, VA Census
Gilson CollingsMales1(0-5), 1(5-10), 1(15-20), 1(20-30), 1(40-50)
Females1(15-20), 1(20-30), 1(40-50)

1850 Carter County, TN Census
7th Civil District
Household 127
Gilson Collins58VAMarried 1816
Martha59VA
Catharine 23VA
Elisha18VA


In his will, dated 18 Jun 1852 and filed in the Carter County, TN Court House, Gilson O. Collins names his wife Martha Collins and designates her as the Executrix.

Gilson married Martha Campbell on 8 Feb 1816 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Martha (daughter of Colin Campbell and Mrs. (Campbell)) was born about 1791 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died after 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martha may be the daughter of Colin Campbell, who was born in Scotland.

Mordecai married Elizabeth Stover about 1805. Elizabeth was born about 1786; died on 4 Apr 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vaught married Mary Nancy Smith before 1817. Mary (daughter of Edward Smith and Mary Catherine (Smith)) was born about 1810; died about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mathias married Lovina "Viney" Dugger on 4 Dec 1817 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lovina (daughter of William Dugger and Nancy Millard) was born on 22 Jun 1795 in Washington District (Carter County), , North Carolina, ; died on 26 Mar 1882 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carter County, TN Will Book B
Page 78.
I,Viney Vanhuss, do make and ordain this my last Will and testament, being of sound mind and memory.
1st. I give my soul to Almighty God and my body to the earth from whence it came to be buried by my Executors in the grave yard near my husband and my children.
2nd. I give and bequeath to Daniel S. Vanhuss and Joseph P. Vanhuss my sons, my lot of land whereon I now live. So that my son Daniel shall have the Dwelling in which I live.
3d. I also give and bequeath to my sons Daniel S. Vanhuss and Joseph P. Vanhuss my brass kettle.
4th. I give and bequeath to my son Daniel S. Vanhuss one bed stead and bed with bed clothing.
5th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Rhodie Elizabeth one bed stead and bed clothing. Also one cow and calf and one breeding [illegible[ Also one little bureau and bee palace.
6th. I give and bequeath to my daughter Catherine Heaton one small table.
7th. I require my sons Daniel S. Vanhuss and Joseph P. Vanhuss to pay three hundred dollars to the following named persons, to wit. Fifty dollars to Vollintine W. Vanhuss. Fifty dollars to Finly E. Vanhuss. Fifty dollars to Catherine Heaton. Fifty dollars to Abigail B. Nave and Fifty dollars to Rhoda Elizabeth Vanhuss.
8th. It is my will that at my death there should be residuary balance, it shall be sold and divided between my sons and daughters to wit: Vollintine W. Vanhuss, Thomas D. Vanhuss, Finly E. Vanhuss, Catherine Heaton, Abigail D. Nave and Rhody E. Vanhuss.
Lastly. I appoint my sons Daniel S. Vanhuss and Joseph P. Vanhuss my Executors to this my last Will and testament.
This 4th day of August 1866. Viney X Vanhuss [Seal] her mark
Signed, sealed in our presence.
J. H. Hyder
Stevenas C. Crow.