Peter
"Pete"
Collins
Born about in Virginia, Pike County, Kentucky or Johnson County, Kentucky, United States
[uncertain]
Ancestors [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and Nancy Jane (Collins) Hager
Brother of
Jane (Collins) Hager, Malissa Ann Collins, Unnamed Infant Hager [half], Julia Ann (Collins) Lane [half], Lucinda Linthicum Hager [half], Unnamed Infant Collins [half], Unnamed Infant Collins [half] and Henry Hager [half]
Husband of
Mary Jane (Bowen) Collins
— married
13 Jul 1871 (to after 1880) in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Husband of
Sarah Jane (Bowen) Pack
— married
17 Dec 1891 (to 1896) in Martin, Kentucky, United States
Husband of
Elizabeth (Hall) Collins
— married
25 May 1896 in Martin, Kentucky, United States
Husband of
Elizabeth (Marrs) Morris
— married
29 Mar 1899 (to 21 Oct 1902) in Greasy Creek, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Husband of
Anna (Meek) Collins
— married
about 1908 in Johnson, Kentucky, United States [uncertain]
Descendants [uncertain] 
Died after
after about age 69
in Boons Camp, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
Peter Collins was the son of Nancy Collins Hager and an unknown biological father. He was the stepson of James Hager. Peter was the maternal grandson of David Collins and Mary “Polly “ Dale. He was named after his maternal uncle Peter Collins, Sr.
Peter reportedly was born in between May of 1850 and 1855. According to various records, his birthplace was Virginia or Kentucky. Johnson County, Kentucky is named as Peter's birthplace on his son Jeff's marriage record. Peter's son Edward's funeral record shows that he was originally from Pike County, Kentucky. However he isn’t listed on the Pike County, Kentucky births from 1852-1859.
In the United States Census of 1860, it shows that Peter lived in Johnson County, Kentucky with his mother and siblings in the home of James and Susannah Porter Hager.
He was specifically addressed in the last will and testament of his stepfather James Hager in October of 1866.
The United States Census of 1870 shows that Peter lived with Henderson Butcher and his wife Nancy Jane Collins Butcher in Johnson County, Kentucky. Also in the household was Henderson's mother Arta Dotson Butcher (widow of Jacob Butcher and paternal third great-grandmother of Loretta Webb Lynn). Peter was recorded as working at the Butcher family's farm which was located near the home of his mother and siblings.
Peter could read but not write.
In August of 1874, Peter was listed not as Peter Collins but Peter Elliott on his son Columbus' birth record.
For the United States of 1880 Census, Peter was recorded as head of household in the John's Creek area of Floyd County, Kentucky. He could read but not write.
In 1891, he married Sarah Jane Bowen in Martin County, Kentucky in the home of Lafe Mills. Both Lafe Mills and John Spriggs were witnesses to this union.
According to the United States Census of 1900, Peter and his son "Eddie" (aged 4) were living at the residence of their cousin Mitchell Perry and his wife Nancy (Williamson) Perry of Martin County, Kentucky. The Perry children were sons Jesse (aged eighteen), R.J. (aged sixteen), daughter Martha J. (aged thirteen) and son Marian (aged eleven).
Peter and his parents reportedly were all originally from Kentucky. He was employed as a day laborer and could not read or write.
In 1910, Peter and his wife lived in Whitehouse, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Peter was enumerated in the 1920 census. He and his wife Anna lived in Greasy, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was described as a white male, seventy years of age and originally from Virginia (present day West Virginia). His parents were reportedly from Virginia. Peter was a farmer, owned his home and could not read or write.
Peter last resided in the Boons Camp area of Johnson County, Kentucky. According to a book by the late Billie Edyth Ward, Peter was murdered in the Hurricane Creek area in the 1920's. He was described as "a peaceable old man" and "was simply used as a target".
(biography by Travis Collins, maternal second great-grandson of Peter Collins)
Breach of Peace Charge, September 1, 1883
Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Johnson County, Kentucky, September 1, 1883
(This was either Peter Collins or his maternal uncle SGT Peter Collins, Sr.)
FamilySearch website
Johnson County, Kentucky, Court orders, 1843-1904; index, 1843-1938
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Ordered that bench warrants issue on the fifteen foregoing causes and that the defts (defendants)…(continued on next page)
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…be required to give bail in the sum of seventy-five dollars each.
Peter Collins (13th on list), B. of P.
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Acquittal, February 27, 1884
Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Johnson County, Kentucky, February 27, 1884
(This was either Peter Collins or his maternal uncle SGT Peter Collins, Sr.)
FamilySearch website
Johnson County, Kentucky, Court orders, 1843-1904; index, 1843-1938
Image 222 of 712
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Same (Commonwealth) v.s. Peter Collins
The parties answering ready for trial the following was sworn (?) to try (?) the issue: Charles Pack, Eliphas Preston, Samuel Fannin, Jesse Sparks, Henry Jayne, Samuel P. Williams, Henderson Harmon “H.H.” Butcher, Wallace Brown, Isham Daniel, W.W. Brown, H.F. Dixon, William Preston, who after hearing the evidence and instructions of the court returned the following verdict.
We the jury find the defendant not guilty.
Henry Jayne
Ordered that the defendant be discharged.
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Sources
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZBC-SQQ : 30 December 2015), Peter Collins in entry for James Hager, 1860.
"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXWF-JKX : 17 October 2014), Peter Collins in household of H Anderson Butcher, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 27, family 182, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,976.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWY1-W4D : accessed 3 July 2017), Peter Collins and Mary Jane Bowen, 13 Jul 1871; citing , Johnson, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 1,912,950.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q28H-MVQY : 29 November 2018), Peter Collins and Mary Jane Bowen, 13 Jul 1871; citing Marriage, Johnson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 836,568.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q28H-SNGQ : 29 November 2018), Peter Collins and Mary Jane Bowen, 13 Jul 1871; citing Marriage, Johnson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 836,569.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWY1-W4V : accessed 3 July 2017), Peter Collins and Mary Jane Dowen, 10 Jul 1871; citing , Johnson, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 1,912,950.
"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCCN-LB9 : 11 August 2016), Peter Collines, Johns Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district ED 123, sheet 23C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0413; FHL microfilm 1,254,413.
Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Johnson County, Kentucky, September 1, 1883
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- unconfirmed
Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Johnson County, Kentucky, February 27, 1884
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-F3ZL-D9TC-G
- unconfirmed
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4QY-BXS : accessed 3 July 2017), Peter Collins and Sarah J. Brown, 17 Dec 1891; citing , Martin, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 838,134.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4QB-M5B : accessed 3 July 2017), Peter Collins and Elizabeth Hall, 25 May 1896; citing , Martin, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 838,134.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DZ-V46Z : 22 July 2021), Peter Collins and Elizabeth Hall, 25 May 1896; citing Marriage, Martin, Floyd, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,904,635.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2D8-QCZ7 : accessed 3 June 2018), Peter Collins and Elizabeth Morris, 29 Mar 1899; citing Johnson, Kentucky, United States, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond; FHL microfilm 1,912,952.
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9H7-VHZ : accessed 3 July 2017), Peter Collins in household of Michel Perry, Magisterial District 1, Martin, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 57, sheet 17B, family 290, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,543.
Elizabeth Collins v.s. Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Paintsville, Kentucky, October 1902, index
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Elizabeth Collins v.s. Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Paintsville, Kentucky, October 15, 1902
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Elizabeth Collins v.s. Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Paintsville, Kentucky, October 20, 1902
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Elizabeth Collins v.s. Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Paintsville, Kentucky, divorce, October 21, 1902
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Elizabeth Collins v.s. Peter Collins, Johnson County Circuit Court, Paintsville, Kentucky, divorce, continued from previous page, October 21, 1902
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"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4QV-LK8 : 17 May 2018), Peter Collins in entry for Jeff Collins and Susan Ward, 10 Mar 1906; citing Marriage, , Martin, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 838,135.
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2D6-P85 : accessed 3 July 2017), Peter Collins, Whitehouse, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 69, sheet 6B, family 93, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 480; FHL microfilm 1,374,493.
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N922-XZ2 : 20 October 2016), Petter Collins in entry for Charley Collins, 1911; citing Death, Vot. Pct. White House, Johnson, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,904,672.
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q284-LM2D : 22 July 2021), Pete Collins in entry for Edward Collins and Effie Ward, 21 Apr 1917; citing Marriage, Martin, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,904,636.
"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHGC-6ZB : accessed 13 January 2019), Pete Williams, Greasy, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing ED 36, sheet 5A, line 1, family 68, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 583; FHL microfilm 1,820,583.
(Record was incorrectly transcribed. Williams should be Collins.)
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DH-PFC4 : 29 November 2018), Pete Collins in entry for Ed Collins and Dora Collins, 31 Oct 1923; citing Marriage, Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,943,488.
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NSCY-NDH : 20 October 2016), Peter Collins in entry for Anna Meek Collins, 1932; citing Death, Boons Camp, Johnson, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,913,108.
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KQR-D54C : 10 February 2023), Pete Collins in entry for Edward Collins, .
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NS8H-TQP : 9 January 2019), Peter Callens in entry for Jeffp Callens, 1937; citing Death, Martin, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,913,339.
"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJ5-TFSY : 9 January 2019), Peter Collins in entry for Edward Collins, 6 Mar 1958; citing Death, Inez, Martin, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,709,624.
Children
Jefferson Collins, Columbus Collins, Edward Collins, Charley Collins
Stepchildren
John Wesley Bowen Collins, Mary Morris, Nancy Morris, John Madison Morris, Sally Ann Dutton Crum, Julia Dutton, Rosetta Dutton Mollett, John Harrison Dutton, Martha Dutton Farley, Joseph Dutton, Maggie Dutton Farley Wallen
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