Benjamin's parents were:
Daniel H Collins (1839 - 1921)
Sarah Adeline Potts Collins (1844 - 1926)
Benjamin Carter, was known as Ben, by family & friends. He & his siblings:
Allie Collins
Georgia Ann Collins 1866 – 1957
Rhoda Louise "louie" Collins 1868 – 1955
Myrtle Josephine "Mittle" Collins 1871 – 1934
Benjamin Carter "Ben" Collins 1875 – 1906
Maude Collins 1878 – 1958
Dan H. Collins 1881 – 1950
Charles Hiram Collins 1885 – 1969
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When Ben was 21 years old he married Hettie Barnard Heald, age 18, in Healdton, Carter Co, OK on November 17, 1896.
On June 16, 1900,
Ben C. & Hettie Collins, ages 25 & 21, owned a farm in Healdton, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. They had been married three years; Hettie had given birth to a son, Earnest, age 2. Ben & Hettie were shown as 1/8 Chickasaw Indian.
Little did Ben and Hettie know that his appointment as a United States Deputy Marshal in the summer of 1902 would change the course of their lives. Articles from The Daily Ardmoreite have helped provide a birdseye view into the lives of Ben and his family. Unless other wise indicated they were published in the above named paper. Included are many incidents during his line of duty before his death at an early age.
Thursday, August 15, 1901
Durwood
"Ben Collins and family from Healdton passed through yesterday enroute to Colbert."
Monday, October 7, 1901
Healdton
"Healdton, I.T., Oct. 5. - It is still hot and dry, with cotton coming in fast, and stock suffering for water and grass. While a rain would prove of great benefit to the people it would injure the cotton very materially."
"Ben Collins' horse fell with him while driving cattle near Elk, injuring his arm badly. It is partially broken."
Monday, February 10, 1902
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family are back home after a two weeks' stay at Colbert. ... Dan Collins of Colbert, who came with his brother Ben, returned home this morning. ...
Our community had hoped to see Ben Collins appointed deputy marshal for this section are this, it would be a great a great appointment as Collins would have the aid of all our law-abiding citizens, and we surely need an officer in this section, a visit here any day would convince the most skeptical."/i
Sunday, July 20, 1902
"Ben Collins has been appointed as deputy marshal, and will make Healdton and vicinity his field of duty. Deputy Wilkinson has had the Healdton field, but will work Ardmore and vicinity now. Collins is an old hand at the business and a holy terror to the evil doers. That's a good appointment Mr. Colbert."/i
Wednesday, August 6, 1902
United States Marshall H. Colbert, Deputies B.V. Henson, Otis Coffee, Ben Collins, T.B. Nolen, S.J. Worley and one other were in charge of the sixteen prisoners who left for the penitentiary today."
Sunday, August 17, 1902
Cumberland
"Ben Collins of Healdton is here today en route home from Colbert."
Sunday, September 7, 1902
"Spilled About Ten Gallons
Friday night when the midnight train arrived Deputy Ben Collins of Healdton and Indian Policeman Elmer McCauley took charge of several suspicious looking packages, and when they had finished at least ten gallons of spirituous liquor had been destroyed.
Charged with Hog Stealing
Deputy Ben Collins brought in Friday afternoon one Bob Clements, who is charged with stealing a sow and pigs from one Mr. Shannon, out near Healdton. The sow and pigs are said to be worth about $25 and wee taken up off of the range. The evidence against Clements for this act, the deputy says is positive, and Clements was put in jail to await his preliminary trial."/i
Friday, October 3, 1902
"They Talked Too Loud
Which Led Them into Trouble and Also into Jail
Last night as Deputy Ben Collins was walking along East Main street he heard loud voices in the rear of the saloon, just east of McCoy's drug store.
The voices were loud enough to disturb the peace, so the officer walked in and found three men seated at a table, in front of them were 'chips' and cards, and they had just given each a hand of five, and they were 'skinning' their hands to see what was on the cards.
The officer informed them that such conduct was against the law and he took them along with him and committed them to jail. They were taken before Judge Robnett this morning where they pleaded guilty go gaming and were fined $10 and costs each, making about $16.90 each had to pay."
Ben stayed busy with various arrests, attending court, transporting prisoners, etc.
Tuesday, October 7, 1902
Lute and Bob Armstrong were arrested near Healdton by Ben Collins for selling liquor. they gave bond and were released."
Wednesday, October 29, 1902
"Ben Collins brought in Mack Williams today from Fox where he arrested him for introducing and selling liquor and for carrying concealed weapon. Williams started to run, but Ben was too slick for him he hove too all right. Williams gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 11th of next month."
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"The Old, Old Charge
Dr. F.A. White of Hewitt Charged with Selling Liquor.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Marshall Ben Collins came in from Hewittt having in custody, Dr. F.A. White of that place, charged with introducing and selling whisky.
Before starting to town the officer looked over the doctor's drug store and brought along four cases of 'Ginger and Pepsin,' which the doctor, perhaps claims was admissible under the law. Dr. White gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 29th of this month. He was released and was allowed to return home."
Sunday, November 30, 1902
"Shot At Thanksgiving Ball
John Wyatt Punctures Bill Henson with a 44 Colts Pistol.
Friday night Deputy Ben Collins came in with John Wyatt, whom had had arrested at Healdton early Friday morning, under a charge of assault to kill Bill Henson.
From what the officer said some of the neighbors gave a Thanksgiving ball Thursday night, and during the night Wyatt got to drinking. About 4 o'clock he came in and raised a row with Henson and pulled a 44 calibre Colt's pistol and commenced firing. Henson received one of the bullets in his wrist, when Deputy Ben Collins came in and arrested Wyatt. Wyatt was placed in jail her Friday night to await an investigation of the case."
Monday, December 8, 1902
Healdton
"J.B. Watson and Ben Collins have come to fort worth as witnesses in a cow stealing case."
Tuesday, December 23, 1902
"The roads are in a deplorable condition. ... Ben Collins, our United States Marshal, took in some four or five prisoners yesterday.
Sunday, February 1, 1903
"Ben Collins from Healdton was in the city yesterday attending court."
Sunday, April 12, 1903
Yesterday Deputy Ben Collins came in from Graham, having in charge Albert Robison who is accused of shooting A.J. Seale the latter part of next month with a shot gun, from the effects of which Seale has lost the use of one of his eyes. Robison is charged with assault to kill and gave bond for his trial here on the 30th of this month."
More later
Wednesday, April 15, 1903
"Milo
Deputy Ben Collins was here yesterday enroute to Ardmore with a prisoner charged with horse theft. He is supposed to be one of the parties who recently burglarized Ike Harmon's store at Elk."
Monday, June 15, 1903
"Ben Collins, wife and family have gone to Colbert to visit relatives for a week or so."
Monday, October 5, 1903
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family went to Ardmore to the circus."
Tuesday, December 29, 1903
"Healdton
"There was a family reunion at the home of Grove Chase yesterday. Also one at the home of Ben Collins. All report a nice time."
Monday, January 25, 1904
"Healdton
Ben Collins has sold his home here to Mr. West. We learn that Mr. Jones from Hewitt will move into it."
Tuesday, January 17, 1905
i"Deputy Jim Havens and Indian Policeman Ben Collins surprised a party of Negro gamblers at a dive on East Main street last night and arrest sixteen of them. The officers took the Negroes by surprise. Several of them attempted to make their escape, but were not successful. Levin Higginbottom, the owner of the dive, was arrested on a charge of maintaining a gaming house. They were committed to jail on an office commitment to await the action of the grand jury."
Saturday, July 1, 1905
Healdton
"Ben Collins of Emet was in Ardmore today. He went to Cornish to visit the picnic."
Thursday, August 2, 1906
"Ben Collins Shot At Home
Was Waylaid and Death was Instantaneous.
Collins Was a Model Officer, Fearless in the Performance of His Duty. His Wife Witnessed Tragedy. Well Known in Ardmore.
Ardmore Special.
Milburn, I.T., Aug. 2. - Indian Policeman Ben Collins was waylaid and shot at his home five miles south of Milburn at 10 o'clock last night.
When his wife, who witnessed the tragedy from a short distance, reached Mr. Collins, he was dead. The nature of the wounds indicate that there were two parties to the assassination. Bloodhounds have been sent for and will be put on the trail early today.
News of the killing of Ben C.Collins reached here last night from his home at Emet by telephone. Collins was a United States Indian police and was formerly a deputy marshal. He was of fine build and a young man and made a daring officer. All the particulars surrounding the murder are not known her, but it is said that at 9 o'clock last night while Collins was standing in his door conversing with his wife, that a shot rang out and Collins fell mortally wounded to the floor. Two persons have been suspected of the crime and federal officers will make every effort to apprehend the guilty parties. Mrs. Walter Hardy and Mrs. W.R. Ingram of this city are sisters to Mrs. Collins. Mrs Ingram departed today for Emet. Ben Collins was well known throughout the Chickasaw Nation."
Wednesday, August 8, 1906
"Held To Grand Jury
Washmood Held Without Bond in Ben Collins Murder Case
A. Washmood, charged with being implicated in the assasination of Ben Collins, who was arrested several days ago at Durant by federal officers, was given a preliminary hearing before the commissioner at that place yesterday. There were several government witnesses examined in connection with the case, but not all that were called. The commissioner held Washmood without bail to await the action of the grand jury at Tishomingo in October. It alleges that Washmood was among the part of assassins who killed Collins. He was arrested on suspicion, aroused from the fact that he been a frequent visitor to Collins' home recently, and was said to have tried to employ Collins to drive for him when he made trips selling life insurance, which was his profession. The evidence produced against him was sufficient to hold him for the action of the grand jury.
No other arrest have been made in connection with the case, although it is aid deputy marshals are working on the case and will be very diligent until the perpetrators of the deed are found.
Washmood is not known here by many people, although it is said that he sold life insurance throughout this country for months past. He had head quarters at Durant, at which place he was arrested."
Wednesday, September 19, 1906
"The Chickasaw Legislature
Several Important Memorials To Congress Passed.
Body will take Recess Until After Congress Meets - Reward for Conviction of Sen. Collins' Slayer.
Ardmoreite Special.
Tishomingo, I.T., Sept. 28. - The Chickasaw legislature has passed a resolution appropriating $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murders of Ben Collins, who was murdered near Emet some time ago. ... "
Wednesday, October 24, 1906
"Washmood Again Arrested
Is charged with Being Implicated in Killing Indian Policeman
Durant, I.T., Oct. 23 - A. Washmood, an insurance agent of this city, was arrested for the second time for being an accomplice in the killing of Indian Policeman, Ben Collins, near Emet in August last. Washmood was arrested a few days after the killing and given a preliminary hearing before Judge Elting of this city, and remanded to jail without bail. He was transferred from this district to that of Ardmore. From there his attorney applied for a habeas Corpus proceedings before Judge Townsend at Chickasa, which was granted. Immediately upon his release he returned to this city and has been residing here for the past few weeks, when he was rearrested this morning on a bench warrant sworn out by the grand jury, which is now in session at Ada. He will be taken to the Ardmore jail for a temporary commitment."
Friday, December 21, 1906
"A. Washmood, who has been in jail under indictment for a connection with the Ben Collins killing, was released this morning, having made bond in the sum of $3,000."
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Following contributed by D.C. Adams (47244039) April 27, 2019
"Officer Benjamin Collins, United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Law Enforcement, was shot and killed in Oklahoma by a hit-man in retribution for the shooting of an armed fugitive. Officer Collins' murder happened in front of his home and was witnessed by his wife.
The suspect, famous outlaw and assassin Jim Miller, was arrested in 1909 for another murder and hung by a lynch mob, along with three other men. The mob had broken into the jail to lynch the murderer of Marshal Zeke Putnam, of the Allen, Oklahoma, Police Department. Miller was a cousin by marriage of the suspect that killed Deputy Sheriff John Turman in 1898.
Two of Officer Collins' nephews were also shot and killed in the line of duty while serving as police officers in Oklahoma. Patrolman Jim Keirsey, of the Seminole Police Department, was shot and killed on November 7, 1929, and Deputy William Keirsey, of the Carter County Sheriff's Department, was shot and killed on December 10, 1930.
Officer Collins is buried in Garden of Memory Cemetery, Colbert, Bryan County, Oklahoma."
Daniel H Collins (1839 - 1921)
Sarah Adeline Potts Collins (1844 - 1926)
Benjamin Carter, was known as Ben, by family & friends. He & his siblings:
Allie Collins
Georgia Ann Collins 1866 – 1957
Rhoda Louise "louie" Collins 1868 – 1955
Myrtle Josephine "Mittle" Collins 1871 – 1934
Benjamin Carter "Ben" Collins 1875 – 1906
Maude Collins 1878 – 1958
Dan H. Collins 1881 – 1950
Charles Hiram Collins 1885 – 1969
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When Ben was 21 years old he married Hettie Barnard Heald, age 18, in Healdton, Carter Co, OK on November 17, 1896.
On June 16, 1900,
Ben C. & Hettie Collins, ages 25 & 21, owned a farm in Healdton, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. They had been married three years; Hettie had given birth to a son, Earnest, age 2. Ben & Hettie were shown as 1/8 Chickasaw Indian.
Little did Ben and Hettie know that his appointment as a United States Deputy Marshal in the summer of 1902 would change the course of their lives. Articles from The Daily Ardmoreite have helped provide a birdseye view into the lives of Ben and his family. Unless other wise indicated they were published in the above named paper. Included are many incidents during his line of duty before his death at an early age.
Thursday, August 15, 1901
Durwood
"Ben Collins and family from Healdton passed through yesterday enroute to Colbert."
Monday, October 7, 1901
Healdton
"Healdton, I.T., Oct. 5. - It is still hot and dry, with cotton coming in fast, and stock suffering for water and grass. While a rain would prove of great benefit to the people it would injure the cotton very materially."
"Ben Collins' horse fell with him while driving cattle near Elk, injuring his arm badly. It is partially broken."
Monday, February 10, 1902
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family are back home after a two weeks' stay at Colbert. ... Dan Collins of Colbert, who came with his brother Ben, returned home this morning. ...
Our community had hoped to see Ben Collins appointed deputy marshal for this section are this, it would be a great a great appointment as Collins would have the aid of all our law-abiding citizens, and we surely need an officer in this section, a visit here any day would convince the most skeptical."/i
Sunday, July 20, 1902
"Ben Collins has been appointed as deputy marshal, and will make Healdton and vicinity his field of duty. Deputy Wilkinson has had the Healdton field, but will work Ardmore and vicinity now. Collins is an old hand at the business and a holy terror to the evil doers. That's a good appointment Mr. Colbert."/i
Wednesday, August 6, 1902
United States Marshall H. Colbert, Deputies B.V. Henson, Otis Coffee, Ben Collins, T.B. Nolen, S.J. Worley and one other were in charge of the sixteen prisoners who left for the penitentiary today."
Sunday, August 17, 1902
Cumberland
"Ben Collins of Healdton is here today en route home from Colbert."
Sunday, September 7, 1902
"Spilled About Ten Gallons
Friday night when the midnight train arrived Deputy Ben Collins of Healdton and Indian Policeman Elmer McCauley took charge of several suspicious looking packages, and when they had finished at least ten gallons of spirituous liquor had been destroyed.
Charged with Hog Stealing
Deputy Ben Collins brought in Friday afternoon one Bob Clements, who is charged with stealing a sow and pigs from one Mr. Shannon, out near Healdton. The sow and pigs are said to be worth about $25 and wee taken up off of the range. The evidence against Clements for this act, the deputy says is positive, and Clements was put in jail to await his preliminary trial."/i
Friday, October 3, 1902
"They Talked Too Loud
Which Led Them into Trouble and Also into Jail
Last night as Deputy Ben Collins was walking along East Main street he heard loud voices in the rear of the saloon, just east of McCoy's drug store.
The voices were loud enough to disturb the peace, so the officer walked in and found three men seated at a table, in front of them were 'chips' and cards, and they had just given each a hand of five, and they were 'skinning' their hands to see what was on the cards.
The officer informed them that such conduct was against the law and he took them along with him and committed them to jail. They were taken before Judge Robnett this morning where they pleaded guilty go gaming and were fined $10 and costs each, making about $16.90 each had to pay."
Ben stayed busy with various arrests, attending court, transporting prisoners, etc.
Tuesday, October 7, 1902
Lute and Bob Armstrong were arrested near Healdton by Ben Collins for selling liquor. they gave bond and were released."
Wednesday, October 29, 1902
"Ben Collins brought in Mack Williams today from Fox where he arrested him for introducing and selling liquor and for carrying concealed weapon. Williams started to run, but Ben was too slick for him he hove too all right. Williams gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 11th of next month."
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"The Old, Old Charge
Dr. F.A. White of Hewitt Charged with Selling Liquor.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Marshall Ben Collins came in from Hewittt having in custody, Dr. F.A. White of that place, charged with introducing and selling whisky.
Before starting to town the officer looked over the doctor's drug store and brought along four cases of 'Ginger and Pepsin,' which the doctor, perhaps claims was admissible under the law. Dr. White gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 29th of this month. He was released and was allowed to return home."
Sunday, November 30, 1902
"Shot At Thanksgiving Ball
John Wyatt Punctures Bill Henson with a 44 Colts Pistol.
Friday night Deputy Ben Collins came in with John Wyatt, whom had had arrested at Healdton early Friday morning, under a charge of assault to kill Bill Henson.
From what the officer said some of the neighbors gave a Thanksgiving ball Thursday night, and during the night Wyatt got to drinking. About 4 o'clock he came in and raised a row with Henson and pulled a 44 calibre Colt's pistol and commenced firing. Henson received one of the bullets in his wrist, when Deputy Ben Collins came in and arrested Wyatt. Wyatt was placed in jail her Friday night to await an investigation of the case."
Monday, December 8, 1902
Healdton
"J.B. Watson and Ben Collins have come to fort worth as witnesses in a cow stealing case."
Tuesday, December 23, 1902
"The roads are in a deplorable condition. ... Ben Collins, our United States Marshal, took in some four or five prisoners yesterday.
Sunday, February 1, 1903
"Ben Collins from Healdton was in the city yesterday attending court."
Sunday, April 12, 1903
Yesterday Deputy Ben Collins came in from Graham, having in charge Albert Robison who is accused of shooting A.J. Seale the latter part of next month with a shot gun, from the effects of which Seale has lost the use of one of his eyes. Robison is charged with assault to kill and gave bond for his trial here on the 30th of this month."
More later
Wednesday, April 15, 1903
"Milo
Deputy Ben Collins was here yesterday enroute to Ardmore with a prisoner charged with horse theft. He is supposed to be one of the parties who recently burglarized Ike Harmon's store at Elk."
Monday, June 15, 1903
"Ben Collins, wife and family have gone to Colbert to visit relatives for a week or so."
Monday, October 5, 1903
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family went to Ardmore to the circus."
Tuesday, December 29, 1903
"Healdton
"There was a family reunion at the home of Grove Chase yesterday. Also one at the home of Ben Collins. All report a nice time."
Monday, January 25, 1904
"Healdton
Ben Collins has sold his home here to Mr. West. We learn that Mr. Jones from Hewitt will move into it."
Tuesday, January 17, 1905
i"Deputy Jim Havens and Indian Policeman Ben Collins surprised a party of Negro gamblers at a dive on East Main street last night and arrest sixteen of them. The officers took the Negroes by surprise. Several of them attempted to make their escape, but were not successful. Levin Higginbottom, the owner of the dive, was arrested on a charge of maintaining a gaming house. They were committed to jail on an office commitment to await the action of the grand jury."
Saturday, July 1, 1905
Healdton
"Ben Collins of Emet was in Ardmore today. He went to Cornish to visit the picnic."
Thursday, August 2, 1906
"Ben Collins Shot At Home
Was Waylaid and Death was Instantaneous.
Collins Was a Model Officer, Fearless in the Performance of His Duty. His Wife Witnessed Tragedy. Well Known in Ardmore.
Ardmore Special.
Milburn, I.T., Aug. 2. - Indian Policeman Ben Collins was waylaid and shot at his home five miles south of Milburn at 10 o'clock last night.
When his wife, who witnessed the tragedy from a short distance, reached Mr. Collins, he was dead. The nature of the wounds indicate that there were two parties to the assassination. Bloodhounds have been sent for and will be put on the trail early today.
News of the killing of Ben C.Collins reached here last night from his home at Emet by telephone. Collins was a United States Indian police and was formerly a deputy marshal. He was of fine build and a young man and made a daring officer. All the particulars surrounding the murder are not known her, but it is said that at 9 o'clock last night while Collins was standing in his door conversing with his wife, that a shot rang out and Collins fell mortally wounded to the floor. Two persons have been suspected of the crime and federal officers will make every effort to apprehend the guilty parties. Mrs. Walter Hardy and Mrs. W.R. Ingram of this city are sisters to Mrs. Collins. Mrs Ingram departed today for Emet. Ben Collins was well known throughout the Chickasaw Nation."
Wednesday, August 8, 1906
"Held To Grand Jury
Washmood Held Without Bond in Ben Collins Murder Case
A. Washmood, charged with being implicated in the assasination of Ben Collins, who was arrested several days ago at Durant by federal officers, was given a preliminary hearing before the commissioner at that place yesterday. There were several government witnesses examined in connection with the case, but not all that were called. The commissioner held Washmood without bail to await the action of the grand jury at Tishomingo in October. It alleges that Washmood was among the part of assassins who killed Collins. He was arrested on suspicion, aroused from the fact that he been a frequent visitor to Collins' home recently, and was said to have tried to employ Collins to drive for him when he made trips selling life insurance, which was his profession. The evidence produced against him was sufficient to hold him for the action of the grand jury.
No other arrest have been made in connection with the case, although it is aid deputy marshals are working on the case and will be very diligent until the perpetrators of the deed are found.
Washmood is not known here by many people, although it is said that he sold life insurance throughout this country for months past. He had head quarters at Durant, at which place he was arrested."
Wednesday, September 19, 1906
"The Chickasaw Legislature
Several Important Memorials To Congress Passed.
Body will take Recess Until After Congress Meets - Reward for Conviction of Sen. Collins' Slayer.
Ardmoreite Special.
Tishomingo, I.T., Sept. 28. - The Chickasaw legislature has passed a resolution appropriating $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murders of Ben Collins, who was murdered near Emet some time ago. ... "
Wednesday, October 24, 1906
"Washmood Again Arrested
Is charged with Being Implicated in Killing Indian Policeman
Durant, I.T., Oct. 23 - A. Washmood, an insurance agent of this city, was arrested for the second time for being an accomplice in the killing of Indian Policeman, Ben Collins, near Emet in August last. Washmood was arrested a few days after the killing and given a preliminary hearing before Judge Elting of this city, and remanded to jail without bail. He was transferred from this district to that of Ardmore. From there his attorney applied for a habeas Corpus proceedings before Judge Townsend at Chickasa, which was granted. Immediately upon his release he returned to this city and has been residing here for the past few weeks, when he was rearrested this morning on a bench warrant sworn out by the grand jury, which is now in session at Ada. He will be taken to the Ardmore jail for a temporary commitment."
Friday, December 21, 1906
"A. Washmood, who has been in jail under indictment for a connection with the Ben Collins killing, was released this morning, having made bond in the sum of $3,000."
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Following contributed by D.C. Adams (47244039) April 27, 2019
"Officer Benjamin Collins, United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Law Enforcement, was shot and killed in Oklahoma by a hit-man in retribution for the shooting of an armed fugitive. Officer Collins' murder happened in front of his home and was witnessed by his wife.
The suspect, famous outlaw and assassin Jim Miller, was arrested in 1909 for another murder and hung by a lynch mob, along with three other men. The mob had broken into the jail to lynch the murderer of Marshal Zeke Putnam, of the Allen, Oklahoma, Police Department. Miller was a cousin by marriage of the suspect that killed Deputy Sheriff John Turman in 1898.
Two of Officer Collins' nephews were also shot and killed in the line of duty while serving as police officers in Oklahoma. Patrolman Jim Keirsey, of the Seminole Police Department, was shot and killed on November 7, 1929, and Deputy William Keirsey, of the Carter County Sheriff's Department, was shot and killed on December 10, 1930.
Officer Collins is buried in Garden of Memory Cemetery, Colbert, Bryan County, Oklahoma."
Benjamin's parents were:
Daniel H Collins (1839 - 1921)
Sarah Adeline Potts Collins (1844 - 1926)
Benjamin Carter, was known as Ben, by family & friends. He & his siblings:
Allie Collins
Georgia Ann Collins 1866 – 1957
Rhoda Louise "louie" Collins 1868 – 1955
Myrtle Josephine "Mittle" Collins 1871 – 1934
Benjamin Carter "Ben" Collins 1875 – 1906
Maude Collins 1878 – 1958
Dan H. Collins 1881 – 1950
Charles Hiram Collins 1885 – 1969
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When Ben was 21 years old he married Hettie Barnard Heald, age 18, in Healdton, Carter Co, OK on November 17, 1896.
On June 16, 1900,
Ben C. & Hettie Collins, ages 25 & 21, owned a farm in Healdton, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. They had been married three years; Hettie had given birth to a son, Earnest, age 2. Ben & Hettie were shown as 1/8 Chickasaw Indian.
Little did Ben and Hettie know that his appointment as a United States Deputy Marshal in the summer of 1902 would change the course of their lives. Articles from The Daily Ardmoreite have helped provide a birdseye view into the lives of Ben and his family. Unless other wise indicated they were published in the above named paper. Included are many incidents during his line of duty before his death at an early age.
Thursday, August 15, 1901
Durwood
"Ben Collins and family from Healdton passed through yesterday enroute to Colbert."
Monday, October 7, 1901
Healdton
"Healdton, I.T., Oct. 5. - It is still hot and dry, with cotton coming in fast, and stock suffering for water and grass. While a rain would prove of great benefit to the people it would injure the cotton very materially."
"Ben Collins' horse fell with him while driving cattle near Elk, injuring his arm badly. It is partially broken."
Monday, February 10, 1902
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family are back home after a two weeks' stay at Colbert. ... Dan Collins of Colbert, who came with his brother Ben, returned home this morning. ...
Our community had hoped to see Ben Collins appointed deputy marshal for this section are this, it would be a great a great appointment as Collins would have the aid of all our law-abiding citizens, and we surely need an officer in this section, a visit here any day would convince the most skeptical."/i
Sunday, July 20, 1902
"Ben Collins has been appointed as deputy marshal, and will make Healdton and vicinity his field of duty. Deputy Wilkinson has had the Healdton field, but will work Ardmore and vicinity now. Collins is an old hand at the business and a holy terror to the evil doers. That's a good appointment Mr. Colbert."/i
Wednesday, August 6, 1902
United States Marshall H. Colbert, Deputies B.V. Henson, Otis Coffee, Ben Collins, T.B. Nolen, S.J. Worley and one other were in charge of the sixteen prisoners who left for the penitentiary today."
Sunday, August 17, 1902
Cumberland
"Ben Collins of Healdton is here today en route home from Colbert."
Sunday, September 7, 1902
"Spilled About Ten Gallons
Friday night when the midnight train arrived Deputy Ben Collins of Healdton and Indian Policeman Elmer McCauley took charge of several suspicious looking packages, and when they had finished at least ten gallons of spirituous liquor had been destroyed.
Charged with Hog Stealing
Deputy Ben Collins brought in Friday afternoon one Bob Clements, who is charged with stealing a sow and pigs from one Mr. Shannon, out near Healdton. The sow and pigs are said to be worth about $25 and wee taken up off of the range. The evidence against Clements for this act, the deputy says is positive, and Clements was put in jail to await his preliminary trial."/i
Friday, October 3, 1902
"They Talked Too Loud
Which Led Them into Trouble and Also into Jail
Last night as Deputy Ben Collins was walking along East Main street he heard loud voices in the rear of the saloon, just east of McCoy's drug store.
The voices were loud enough to disturb the peace, so the officer walked in and found three men seated at a table, in front of them were 'chips' and cards, and they had just given each a hand of five, and they were 'skinning' their hands to see what was on the cards.
The officer informed them that such conduct was against the law and he took them along with him and committed them to jail. They were taken before Judge Robnett this morning where they pleaded guilty go gaming and were fined $10 and costs each, making about $16.90 each had to pay."
Ben stayed busy with various arrests, attending court, transporting prisoners, etc.
Tuesday, October 7, 1902
Lute and Bob Armstrong were arrested near Healdton by Ben Collins for selling liquor. they gave bond and were released."
Wednesday, October 29, 1902
"Ben Collins brought in Mack Williams today from Fox where he arrested him for introducing and selling liquor and for carrying concealed weapon. Williams started to run, but Ben was too slick for him he hove too all right. Williams gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 11th of next month."
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"The Old, Old Charge
Dr. F.A. White of Hewitt Charged with Selling Liquor.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Marshall Ben Collins came in from Hewittt having in custody, Dr. F.A. White of that place, charged with introducing and selling whisky.
Before starting to town the officer looked over the doctor's drug store and brought along four cases of 'Ginger and Pepsin,' which the doctor, perhaps claims was admissible under the law. Dr. White gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 29th of this month. He was released and was allowed to return home."
Sunday, November 30, 1902
"Shot At Thanksgiving Ball
John Wyatt Punctures Bill Henson with a 44 Colts Pistol.
Friday night Deputy Ben Collins came in with John Wyatt, whom had had arrested at Healdton early Friday morning, under a charge of assault to kill Bill Henson.
From what the officer said some of the neighbors gave a Thanksgiving ball Thursday night, and during the night Wyatt got to drinking. About 4 o'clock he came in and raised a row with Henson and pulled a 44 calibre Colt's pistol and commenced firing. Henson received one of the bullets in his wrist, when Deputy Ben Collins came in and arrested Wyatt. Wyatt was placed in jail her Friday night to await an investigation of the case."
Monday, December 8, 1902
Healdton
"J.B. Watson and Ben Collins have come to fort worth as witnesses in a cow stealing case."
Tuesday, December 23, 1902
"The roads are in a deplorable condition. ... Ben Collins, our United States Marshal, took in some four or five prisoners yesterday.
Sunday, February 1, 1903
"Ben Collins from Healdton was in the city yesterday attending court."
Sunday, April 12, 1903
Yesterday Deputy Ben Collins came in from Graham, having in charge Albert Robison who is accused of shooting A.J. Seale the latter part of next month with a shot gun, from the effects of which Seale has lost the use of one of his eyes. Robison is charged with assault to kill and gave bond for his trial here on the 30th of this month."
More later
Wednesday, April 15, 1903
"Milo
Deputy Ben Collins was here yesterday enroute to Ardmore with a prisoner charged with horse theft. He is supposed to be one of the parties who recently burglarized Ike Harmon's store at Elk."
Monday, June 15, 1903
"Ben Collins, wife and family have gone to Colbert to visit relatives for a week or so."
Monday, October 5, 1903
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family went to Ardmore to the circus."
Tuesday, December 29, 1903
"Healdton
"There was a family reunion at the home of Grove Chase yesterday. Also one at the home of Ben Collins. All report a nice time."
Monday, January 25, 1904
"Healdton
Ben Collins has sold his home here to Mr. West. We learn that Mr. Jones from Hewitt will move into it."
Tuesday, January 17, 1905
i"Deputy Jim Havens and Indian Policeman Ben Collins surprised a party of Negro gamblers at a dive on East Main street last night and arrest sixteen of them. The officers took the Negroes by surprise. Several of them attempted to make their escape, but were not successful. Levin Higginbottom, the owner of the dive, was arrested on a charge of maintaining a gaming house. They were committed to jail on an office commitment to await the action of the grand jury."
Saturday, July 1, 1905
Healdton
"Ben Collins of Emet was in Ardmore today. He went to Cornish to visit the picnic."
Thursday, August 2, 1906
"Ben Collins Shot At Home
Was Waylaid and Death was Instantaneous.
Collins Was a Model Officer, Fearless in the Performance of His Duty. His Wife Witnessed Tragedy. Well Known in Ardmore.
Ardmore Special.
Milburn, I.T., Aug. 2. - Indian Policeman Ben Collins was waylaid and shot at his home five miles south of Milburn at 10 o'clock last night.
When his wife, who witnessed the tragedy from a short distance, reached Mr. Collins, he was dead. The nature of the wounds indicate that there were two parties to the assassination. Bloodhounds have been sent for and will be put on the trail early today.
News of the killing of Ben C.Collins reached here last night from his home at Emet by telephone. Collins was a United States Indian police and was formerly a deputy marshal. He was of fine build and a young man and made a daring officer. All the particulars surrounding the murder are not known her, but it is said that at 9 o'clock last night while Collins was standing in his door conversing with his wife, that a shot rang out and Collins fell mortally wounded to the floor. Two persons have been suspected of the crime and federal officers will make every effort to apprehend the guilty parties. Mrs. Walter Hardy and Mrs. W.R. Ingram of this city are sisters to Mrs. Collins. Mrs Ingram departed today for Emet. Ben Collins was well known throughout the Chickasaw Nation."
Wednesday, August 8, 1906
"Held To Grand Jury
Washmood Held Without Bond in Ben Collins Murder Case
A. Washmood, charged with being implicated in the assasination of Ben Collins, who was arrested several days ago at Durant by federal officers, was given a preliminary hearing before the commissioner at that place yesterday. There were several government witnesses examined in connection with the case, but not all that were called. The commissioner held Washmood without bail to await the action of the grand jury at Tishomingo in October. It alleges that Washmood was among the part of assassins who killed Collins. He was arrested on suspicion, aroused from the fact that he been a frequent visitor to Collins' home recently, and was said to have tried to employ Collins to drive for him when he made trips selling life insurance, which was his profession. The evidence produced against him was sufficient to hold him for the action of the grand jury.
No other arrest have been made in connection with the case, although it is aid deputy marshals are working on the case and will be very diligent until the perpetrators of the deed are found.
Washmood is not known here by many people, although it is said that he sold life insurance throughout this country for months past. He had head quarters at Durant, at which place he was arrested."
Wednesday, September 19, 1906
"The Chickasaw Legislature
Several Important Memorials To Congress Passed.
Body will take Recess Until After Congress Meets - Reward for Conviction of Sen. Collins' Slayer.
Ardmoreite Special.
Tishomingo, I.T., Sept. 28. - The Chickasaw legislature has passed a resolution appropriating $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murders of Ben Collins, who was murdered near Emet some time ago. ... "
Wednesday, October 24, 1906
"Washmood Again Arrested
Is charged with Being Implicated in Killing Indian Policeman
Durant, I.T., Oct. 23 - A. Washmood, an insurance agent of this city, was arrested for the second time for being an accomplice in the killing of Indian Policeman, Ben Collins, near Emet in August last. Washmood was arrested a few days after the killing and given a preliminary hearing before Judge Elting of this city, and remanded to jail without bail. He was transferred from this district to that of Ardmore. From there his attorney applied for a habeas Corpus proceedings before Judge Townsend at Chickasa, which was granted. Immediately upon his release he returned to this city and has been residing here for the past few weeks, when he was rearrested this morning on a bench warrant sworn out by the grand jury, which is now in session at Ada. He will be taken to the Ardmore jail for a temporary commitment."
Friday, December 21, 1906
"A. Washmood, who has been in jail under indictment for a connection with the Ben Collins killing, was released this morning, having made bond in the sum of $3,000."
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Following contributed by D.C. Adams (47244039) April 27, 2019
"Officer Benjamin Collins, United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Law Enforcement, was shot and killed in Oklahoma by a hit-man in retribution for the shooting of an armed fugitive. Officer Collins' murder happened in front of his home and was witnessed by his wife.
The suspect, famous outlaw and assassin Jim Miller, was arrested in 1909 for another murder and hung by a lynch mob, along with three other men. The mob had broken into the jail to lynch the murderer of Marshal Zeke Putnam, of the Allen, Oklahoma, Police Department. Miller was a cousin by marriage of the suspect that killed Deputy Sheriff John Turman in 1898.
Two of Officer Collins' nephews were also shot and killed in the line of duty while serving as police officers in Oklahoma. Patrolman Jim Keirsey, of the Seminole Police Department, was shot and killed on November 7, 1929, and Deputy William Keirsey, of the Carter County Sheriff's Department, was shot and killed on December 10, 1930.
Officer Collins is buried in Garden of Memory Cemetery, Colbert, Bryan County, Oklahoma."
Daniel H Collins (1839 - 1921)
Sarah Adeline Potts Collins (1844 - 1926)
Benjamin Carter, was known as Ben, by family & friends. He & his siblings:
Allie Collins
Georgia Ann Collins 1866 – 1957
Rhoda Louise "louie" Collins 1868 – 1955
Myrtle Josephine "Mittle" Collins 1871 – 1934
Benjamin Carter "Ben" Collins 1875 – 1906
Maude Collins 1878 – 1958
Dan H. Collins 1881 – 1950
Charles Hiram Collins 1885 – 1969
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When Ben was 21 years old he married Hettie Barnard Heald, age 18, in Healdton, Carter Co, OK on November 17, 1896.
On June 16, 1900,
Ben C. & Hettie Collins, ages 25 & 21, owned a farm in Healdton, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. They had been married three years; Hettie had given birth to a son, Earnest, age 2. Ben & Hettie were shown as 1/8 Chickasaw Indian.
Little did Ben and Hettie know that his appointment as a United States Deputy Marshal in the summer of 1902 would change the course of their lives. Articles from The Daily Ardmoreite have helped provide a birdseye view into the lives of Ben and his family. Unless other wise indicated they were published in the above named paper. Included are many incidents during his line of duty before his death at an early age.
Thursday, August 15, 1901
Durwood
"Ben Collins and family from Healdton passed through yesterday enroute to Colbert."
Monday, October 7, 1901
Healdton
"Healdton, I.T., Oct. 5. - It is still hot and dry, with cotton coming in fast, and stock suffering for water and grass. While a rain would prove of great benefit to the people it would injure the cotton very materially."
"Ben Collins' horse fell with him while driving cattle near Elk, injuring his arm badly. It is partially broken."
Monday, February 10, 1902
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family are back home after a two weeks' stay at Colbert. ... Dan Collins of Colbert, who came with his brother Ben, returned home this morning. ...
Our community had hoped to see Ben Collins appointed deputy marshal for this section are this, it would be a great a great appointment as Collins would have the aid of all our law-abiding citizens, and we surely need an officer in this section, a visit here any day would convince the most skeptical."/i
Sunday, July 20, 1902
"Ben Collins has been appointed as deputy marshal, and will make Healdton and vicinity his field of duty. Deputy Wilkinson has had the Healdton field, but will work Ardmore and vicinity now. Collins is an old hand at the business and a holy terror to the evil doers. That's a good appointment Mr. Colbert."/i
Wednesday, August 6, 1902
United States Marshall H. Colbert, Deputies B.V. Henson, Otis Coffee, Ben Collins, T.B. Nolen, S.J. Worley and one other were in charge of the sixteen prisoners who left for the penitentiary today."
Sunday, August 17, 1902
Cumberland
"Ben Collins of Healdton is here today en route home from Colbert."
Sunday, September 7, 1902
"Spilled About Ten Gallons
Friday night when the midnight train arrived Deputy Ben Collins of Healdton and Indian Policeman Elmer McCauley took charge of several suspicious looking packages, and when they had finished at least ten gallons of spirituous liquor had been destroyed.
Charged with Hog Stealing
Deputy Ben Collins brought in Friday afternoon one Bob Clements, who is charged with stealing a sow and pigs from one Mr. Shannon, out near Healdton. The sow and pigs are said to be worth about $25 and wee taken up off of the range. The evidence against Clements for this act, the deputy says is positive, and Clements was put in jail to await his preliminary trial."/i
Friday, October 3, 1902
"They Talked Too Loud
Which Led Them into Trouble and Also into Jail
Last night as Deputy Ben Collins was walking along East Main street he heard loud voices in the rear of the saloon, just east of McCoy's drug store.
The voices were loud enough to disturb the peace, so the officer walked in and found three men seated at a table, in front of them were 'chips' and cards, and they had just given each a hand of five, and they were 'skinning' their hands to see what was on the cards.
The officer informed them that such conduct was against the law and he took them along with him and committed them to jail. They were taken before Judge Robnett this morning where they pleaded guilty go gaming and were fined $10 and costs each, making about $16.90 each had to pay."
Ben stayed busy with various arrests, attending court, transporting prisoners, etc.
Tuesday, October 7, 1902
Lute and Bob Armstrong were arrested near Healdton by Ben Collins for selling liquor. they gave bond and were released."
Wednesday, October 29, 1902
"Ben Collins brought in Mack Williams today from Fox where he arrested him for introducing and selling liquor and for carrying concealed weapon. Williams started to run, but Ben was too slick for him he hove too all right. Williams gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 11th of next month."
Tuesday, November 11, 1902
"The Old, Old Charge
Dr. F.A. White of Hewitt Charged with Selling Liquor.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Marshall Ben Collins came in from Hewittt having in custody, Dr. F.A. White of that place, charged with introducing and selling whisky.
Before starting to town the officer looked over the doctor's drug store and brought along four cases of 'Ginger and Pepsin,' which the doctor, perhaps claims was admissible under the law. Dr. White gave bond in the sum of $500 pending his trial on the 29th of this month. He was released and was allowed to return home."
Sunday, November 30, 1902
"Shot At Thanksgiving Ball
John Wyatt Punctures Bill Henson with a 44 Colts Pistol.
Friday night Deputy Ben Collins came in with John Wyatt, whom had had arrested at Healdton early Friday morning, under a charge of assault to kill Bill Henson.
From what the officer said some of the neighbors gave a Thanksgiving ball Thursday night, and during the night Wyatt got to drinking. About 4 o'clock he came in and raised a row with Henson and pulled a 44 calibre Colt's pistol and commenced firing. Henson received one of the bullets in his wrist, when Deputy Ben Collins came in and arrested Wyatt. Wyatt was placed in jail her Friday night to await an investigation of the case."
Monday, December 8, 1902
Healdton
"J.B. Watson and Ben Collins have come to fort worth as witnesses in a cow stealing case."
Tuesday, December 23, 1902
"The roads are in a deplorable condition. ... Ben Collins, our United States Marshal, took in some four or five prisoners yesterday.
Sunday, February 1, 1903
"Ben Collins from Healdton was in the city yesterday attending court."
Sunday, April 12, 1903
Yesterday Deputy Ben Collins came in from Graham, having in charge Albert Robison who is accused of shooting A.J. Seale the latter part of next month with a shot gun, from the effects of which Seale has lost the use of one of his eyes. Robison is charged with assault to kill and gave bond for his trial here on the 30th of this month."
More later
Wednesday, April 15, 1903
"Milo
Deputy Ben Collins was here yesterday enroute to Ardmore with a prisoner charged with horse theft. He is supposed to be one of the parties who recently burglarized Ike Harmon's store at Elk."
Monday, June 15, 1903
"Ben Collins, wife and family have gone to Colbert to visit relatives for a week or so."
Monday, October 5, 1903
Healdton
"Ben Collins and family went to Ardmore to the circus."
Tuesday, December 29, 1903
"Healdton
"There was a family reunion at the home of Grove Chase yesterday. Also one at the home of Ben Collins. All report a nice time."
Monday, January 25, 1904
"Healdton
Ben Collins has sold his home here to Mr. West. We learn that Mr. Jones from Hewitt will move into it."
Tuesday, January 17, 1905
i"Deputy Jim Havens and Indian Policeman Ben Collins surprised a party of Negro gamblers at a dive on East Main street last night and arrest sixteen of them. The officers took the Negroes by surprise. Several of them attempted to make their escape, but were not successful. Levin Higginbottom, the owner of the dive, was arrested on a charge of maintaining a gaming house. They were committed to jail on an office commitment to await the action of the grand jury."
Saturday, July 1, 1905
Healdton
"Ben Collins of Emet was in Ardmore today. He went to Cornish to visit the picnic."
Thursday, August 2, 1906
"Ben Collins Shot At Home
Was Waylaid and Death was Instantaneous.
Collins Was a Model Officer, Fearless in the Performance of His Duty. His Wife Witnessed Tragedy. Well Known in Ardmore.
Ardmore Special.
Milburn, I.T., Aug. 2. - Indian Policeman Ben Collins was waylaid and shot at his home five miles south of Milburn at 10 o'clock last night.
When his wife, who witnessed the tragedy from a short distance, reached Mr. Collins, he was dead. The nature of the wounds indicate that there were two parties to the assassination. Bloodhounds have been sent for and will be put on the trail early today.
News of the killing of Ben C.Collins reached here last night from his home at Emet by telephone. Collins was a United States Indian police and was formerly a deputy marshal. He was of fine build and a young man and made a daring officer. All the particulars surrounding the murder are not known her, but it is said that at 9 o'clock last night while Collins was standing in his door conversing with his wife, that a shot rang out and Collins fell mortally wounded to the floor. Two persons have been suspected of the crime and federal officers will make every effort to apprehend the guilty parties. Mrs. Walter Hardy and Mrs. W.R. Ingram of this city are sisters to Mrs. Collins. Mrs Ingram departed today for Emet. Ben Collins was well known throughout the Chickasaw Nation."
Wednesday, August 8, 1906
"Held To Grand Jury
Washmood Held Without Bond in Ben Collins Murder Case
A. Washmood, charged with being implicated in the assasination of Ben Collins, who was arrested several days ago at Durant by federal officers, was given a preliminary hearing before the commissioner at that place yesterday. There were several government witnesses examined in connection with the case, but not all that were called. The commissioner held Washmood without bail to await the action of the grand jury at Tishomingo in October. It alleges that Washmood was among the part of assassins who killed Collins. He was arrested on suspicion, aroused from the fact that he been a frequent visitor to Collins' home recently, and was said to have tried to employ Collins to drive for him when he made trips selling life insurance, which was his profession. The evidence produced against him was sufficient to hold him for the action of the grand jury.
No other arrest have been made in connection with the case, although it is aid deputy marshals are working on the case and will be very diligent until the perpetrators of the deed are found.
Washmood is not known here by many people, although it is said that he sold life insurance throughout this country for months past. He had head quarters at Durant, at which place he was arrested."
Wednesday, September 19, 1906
"The Chickasaw Legislature
Several Important Memorials To Congress Passed.
Body will take Recess Until After Congress Meets - Reward for Conviction of Sen. Collins' Slayer.
Ardmoreite Special.
Tishomingo, I.T., Sept. 28. - The Chickasaw legislature has passed a resolution appropriating $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murders of Ben Collins, who was murdered near Emet some time ago. ... "
Wednesday, October 24, 1906
"Washmood Again Arrested
Is charged with Being Implicated in Killing Indian Policeman
Durant, I.T., Oct. 23 - A. Washmood, an insurance agent of this city, was arrested for the second time for being an accomplice in the killing of Indian Policeman, Ben Collins, near Emet in August last. Washmood was arrested a few days after the killing and given a preliminary hearing before Judge Elting of this city, and remanded to jail without bail. He was transferred from this district to that of Ardmore. From there his attorney applied for a habeas Corpus proceedings before Judge Townsend at Chickasa, which was granted. Immediately upon his release he returned to this city and has been residing here for the past few weeks, when he was rearrested this morning on a bench warrant sworn out by the grand jury, which is now in session at Ada. He will be taken to the Ardmore jail for a temporary commitment."
Friday, December 21, 1906
"A. Washmood, who has been in jail under indictment for a connection with the Ben Collins killing, was released this morning, having made bond in the sum of $3,000."
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Following contributed by D.C. Adams (47244039) April 27, 2019
"Officer Benjamin Collins, United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Division of Law Enforcement, was shot and killed in Oklahoma by a hit-man in retribution for the shooting of an armed fugitive. Officer Collins' murder happened in front of his home and was witnessed by his wife.
The suspect, famous outlaw and assassin Jim Miller, was arrested in 1909 for another murder and hung by a lynch mob, along with three other men. The mob had broken into the jail to lynch the murderer of Marshal Zeke Putnam, of the Allen, Oklahoma, Police Department. Miller was a cousin by marriage of the suspect that killed Deputy Sheriff John Turman in 1898.
Two of Officer Collins' nephews were also shot and killed in the line of duty while serving as police officers in Oklahoma. Patrolman Jim Keirsey, of the Seminole Police Department, was shot and killed on November 7, 1929, and Deputy William Keirsey, of the Carter County Sheriff's Department, was shot and killed on December 10, 1930.
Officer Collins is buried in Garden of Memory Cemetery, Colbert, Bryan County, Oklahoma."
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