In the book Visitation of London John Collins is recorded as “John Collins of London Salter”, the information being given by his son, Daniel Collins. Since we have no indication that John ever lived in London, but rather spent his life in the Ipswich area, this brings up questions. Did he actually LIVE in London, and if so, when? Continue reading
Category Archives: Collins Family
John Collins (2) of Bramford
In my article, John Collins; One, Two or Three? I gave my reasoning for believing this John Collins was married only once, to Madelene Treherne. Continue reading
Edward Collins of Cambridge
St. Mary the Virgin, Bramford, Suffolk
Edward Collins was the first of our Collins line of ancestors to come to New England. He was baptized at St. Mary, Bramford, Suffolk on March 25, 1603, the son of John and Madelene (Treherne) Collins. Continue reading
The Will of Edward Collins of Cambridge
[The orginal copy is badly damaged and there are several illegible areas. AMR]
I Edward Collins of Charlestown, in the county of Middlesex in New England, being now aged, yet through the favor of God, of sound judgment and memory, do ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following; Continue reading
John Collins; One, Two or Three?
OK. Let’s admit it; there were, and are, thousands of men named John Collins. The name of Collins is very common in England and the name John is, by far, the most common first name of all. I’ve found the name ‘John Collins’ in just about every town and village, and considering the name is carried from generation to generation, it can become very confusing to figure out just which one is which. I want to focus here on the three possible marriages of John Collins in Bramford, Suffolk. Continue reading
Daniel Collins of London
Daniel, the son of John and Abigail (Rose) Collins, was baptized May 12, 1583 at St. Mary, Bramford, Suffolk. He married Sybil Francknell about 1606-1608 and died before 19 Jun 1646. Continue reading