Joseph Collins

Notes:

Joseph Collins was born about 1640 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. His parents were Henry and Ann Collins.

He married Sarah about 1668 and Maria Smith on October 15, 1684. Their children and life together is described in detail in the section on Joseph and Sarah Collins.

In 1685 he signed a petition for remuneration of services in the Wampanoag war which was also known as King Philip's War.

He died in 1734 and was buried on February 4, 1734 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Return of a jury of inquest, dated July 8, 1673, appointed to view a body lying upon the beach in Mr. King's farm, which which had been cast up by the tide. The man had on a pair of gray breeches, a leather apron, and old red drawers, and had reddish hair. He had also a knife with a white helf and a pair of russet shoes with French heels, and we see him buryed.

Signed by Jacob Knight, Nathanyell Bal, Samuell Johnson, Mathew Farrington, John Nueall, Samvell Hartt, Joseph Collines, Samuell Tarbox, William Crofts, Crispas Brewer, Ralph Kingt and Thomas Farar (his mark).

Also in 1673, Thomas Laughton, cleric, in behalf of the selectmen of Lynn,


receivinge a note from the worshipfull maior William Hathorne and mr Henry Bartholemew a comittee chossen to see some repaire to be done att the greate Bridge in our Towne did agree with Henry collins Juniar and Joseph Collins to repaire the same for they were to have three pounds.

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Joseph married Sarah (..) Collins about 1668 in Salem, Essex Co, Massachusetts. Sarah died before 1683 in Salem, Essex Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Maria Smith on 15 Oct 1684 in Salem, Essex Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1635, London, Middlesex, England; ship Abigail

Henry* married Mrs. Ann (..)* Collins, (immigrant) about 1610 in England. Ann was born in 1605 in England; died after 1635 in of, Essex Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]