James T. Collins and Children part two

James K. Collins

Son of James T. Collins and Mariah Cope

James K. Collins' story is one that lacks certain documents but from the documents I have found, this is his story. 

James was born October 20, 1847 and died April 6, 1926. This information was taken from his headstone and death certificate. 

From his daughter, Ida Collins Pearce's death certificate we know that he and  Ann Priscilla Lancaster were her parents.

I have not found a marriage document for James and Ann. I also have not found a death certificate for Ann. So, I will continue to search. However I have found the following document that points to a different situation. This is the marriage certificate for Sidney Collins, son of James K. Collins and Puss Tucker, both living.

Raises some questions....

In the 1880 Census, James is 32 years old and living on his own. His occupation is farmer and miller. 

I found a marriage certificate for James and Alice Gossett who were married February 8, 1888.

At the time of the marriage James was 39 and Alice was only 20 years old. It must not have been a match made in heaven because shortly we find this running in the Franklin Times.

In the 1900 Census he is living with Ida, his daughter, and his marital status is single.

In 1910 James is living with his brother Peter and James is listed as married.

Then in 1920 he is living with his nephew and is listed as a widower.

James was buried in the Davis Family Cemetery. 

This is the story of James K. Collins through the paper trail. Although there are documents that have not been found, I will continue to search for answers to the questions raised.

Tomorrow's blog will be about William G. Collins, another son of James and Mariah Collins.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pattie