William Collier

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William Collier

Birth
Greater London, England
Death
5 Jul 1670 (aged 84–85)
Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
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BIRTH: By about 1585 based on date of marriage. At court 7 June 1659, "In regard that Mr. Collyare, by reason of age and much business on him, cannot attend the country's business at courts but with great difficulties, the Court have appointed the Treasurer to procure him a servant, and do allow him for that purpose the sum of £10." Came from Southwark, Surrey to Plymouth Colony in 1633. Died after 29 May 1670 (in list of Duxbury freemen) and before 5 July 1671 (administration granted on estate).
Married at St. Olave, Southwark, Surrey, 16 May 1611 Jane Clark. She died after 28 June 1666 when she consented to a deed made by her husband.
Their 13 children: Mary Prence, Hannah, Rebecca Cole, Sarah Brewster, John, Elizabeth Southworth, John again, Catheren, James, Martha, William, Lydia, & Ruth Cole.
Source: Anderson's Great Migration Study Project.

William Collier did not have a son named Joseph. No sons were living when he came to the colonies. No son named Joseph was born to him. The parents of Joseph Collier of Hartford are unknown. Since no sons were living of William he also could not have a grandson named Joseph. See the Pilgrim Migration by Anderson for a list of William's children

William Collier was a member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers of London who provided the "Mayflower" and the resources to outfit it for its voyage to New England in 1620. He was a grocer in London. William Collier and his wife, Jane, with their 4 living daughters, migrated to Plymouth Colony about 1633 where he served as on of the Assistant Governors, 1635-37, 1639-51, and 1654-65, as well as serving on several committees.
BIRTH: By about 1585 based on date of marriage. At court 7 June 1659, "In regard that Mr. Collyare, by reason of age and much business on him, cannot attend the country's business at courts but with great difficulties, the Court have appointed the Treasurer to procure him a servant, and do allow him for that purpose the sum of £10." Came from Southwark, Surrey to Plymouth Colony in 1633. Died after 29 May 1670 (in list of Duxbury freemen) and before 5 July 1671 (administration granted on estate).
Married at St. Olave, Southwark, Surrey, 16 May 1611 Jane Clark. She died after 28 June 1666 when she consented to a deed made by her husband.
Their 13 children: Mary Prence, Hannah, Rebecca Cole, Sarah Brewster, John, Elizabeth Southworth, John again, Catheren, James, Martha, William, Lydia, & Ruth Cole.
Source: Anderson's Great Migration Study Project.

William Collier did not have a son named Joseph. No sons were living when he came to the colonies. No son named Joseph was born to him. The parents of Joseph Collier of Hartford are unknown. Since no sons were living of William he also could not have a grandson named Joseph. See the Pilgrim Migration by Anderson for a list of William's children

William Collier was a member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers of London who provided the "Mayflower" and the resources to outfit it for its voyage to New England in 1620. He was a grocer in London. William Collier and his wife, Jane, with their 4 living daughters, migrated to Plymouth Colony about 1633 where he served as on of the Assistant Governors, 1635-37, 1639-51, and 1654-65, as well as serving on several committees.

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