Edward Collins, his sons and grandsons
Despite the good representation of Collins families who have had their y-DNA testing done, I don’t see any that are descended from Edward Collins or his brother John. Continue reading
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
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 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
13 Jul 1673
19 Dec 1665
Daniel Markham, age 22 years, gave supporting testimony, along with John Wiggin, age 24 years, that they heard John Squire say he intended to marry a woman, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Continue reading