My Genealogy Hound

Below is a family biography included in The History of Brown County, Ohio published by W. H. Beers & Co. in 1883.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

* * * *

JAMES H. COLLINS, farmer, P. O. Five Mile, was born July 27, 1837, in Clermont County, Ohio. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Collins. Our subject was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a fair English education. In March 23, 1863, was celebrated his wedding, he leading to the marriage altar Miss Susan McKinnie, daughter of Josiah McKinnie, of Clermont County. To them have been born four children, three of whom are now living — Alberta F., Carrie W. and Anna L. In 1863, shortly after his marriage, Mr. Collins located in the northern portion of Green Township, Brown County, where he now resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, a member of the Grange Lodge, No. 980, at Maple College, and the owner of 108 acres of land. Thomas Collins, father of our subject, was born in March, 1808, in Delaware, and when quite young, with his parents, emigrated to Ohio. His parents were among the early settlers in Clermont County, having settled in Goshen Township, where they remained until their decease. Thomas was there reared, amid the stirring scenes of pioneer life, and in March, 1836, married Elizabeth Murphy, by whom he had six children, three of whom are now living — James H., John and Samuel. He remained in Clermont County until his decease, on April 3, 1882. Josiah Mc Kinnie, father of Mrs. Collins, was born in Pennsylvania, where he married Elizabeth Armel, by whom he had nine children, seven are now living, viz., Thomas B., Lydia A., Susannah E., Samuel B., Ellen J., Walter L. and Emma B. The date of his settlement in Stone Lick Township, Clermont Co., Ohio, we have failed to ascertain accurately, but in all probability it may have been in the year 1844 or 1845. He is still a resident of Clermont County. His wife has been deceased many years, and left behind her a wealth of love and affection. We are pleased to give our subject a place among the many men of his township who are so well represented in this history, and whose memory can thus be perpetuated while time shall last.

* * * *

This family biography is one of 992 biographies included in The History of Brown County, Ohio published in 1883 by W. H. Beers & Co.  For the complete description, click here: Brown County, Ohio History and Genealogy

View additional Brown County, Ohio family biographies here: Brown County, Ohio Biographies

Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of family biographies.

Follow My Genealogy Hound: Follow me on Facebook