Military: He enlisted July 1, 1813 during the War of 1812 as a Private as a substitute for Daniel Blosser. He served in 6th Regiment Virginia Militia under Captain John Gilkerson . He was honorably discharged after serving 6 months at Fort Tarr in Norfolk, VA by January 10, 1814. He served with his brother in law, Joshua Tipton in Richmond and Norfolk, VA according to an original letter dated dated January 31, 1851.
James Collins departed this life March 29, 1873 aged 83 years, 11 months and 8 days. Mrs. Nancy Collins wife of James Collins departed this life February 14, 1870 aged 72 years. Source: Collins bible record.
Military: He enlisted July 1, 1813 during the War of 1812 as a Private as a substitute for Daniel Blosser. He served in 6th Regiment Virginia Militia under Captain John Gilkerson . He was honorably discharged after serving 6 months at Fort Tarr in Norfolk, VA by January 10, 1814. He served with his brother in law, Joshua Tipton in Richmond and Norfolk, VA according to an original letter dated dated January 31, 1851.
James Collins departed this life March 29, 1873 aged 83 years, 11 months and 8 days. Mrs. Nancy Collins wife of James Collins departed this life February 14, 1870 aged 72 years. Source: Collins bible record.
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