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 →