Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Collins, Cryder 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Collins, Cryder - The opportunities given Grundy county farmers to acquire 
more than a competence are many, for not only is the soil fertile, but the 
transportation facilities are excellent and the agriculturists can market 
their produce rapidly and profitably.  One of those who have taken advantage 
of these opportunities is Cryder Collins of Saratoga Township, who is 
operating the homestead of his uncle.  He was born in this township, April 13, 
1855, a son of Joshua and Harriet (Cryder) Collins, natives of New York State 
and Ohio, respectively.  They were brought to Saratoga Township, Grundy 
County, in childhood, married here, and afterward settled on the farm now 
operated by their grandchildren, Clifford, Mabel and Jessie.  The father 
erected a log house on his farm, and they lived there until his death, which 
was occasioned by a stroke of lightning on June 24, 1879.  Following this, his 
widow moved to Morris, where she lived until her death, January 18, 1903.  The 
children born to them were:  Virginia, who is Mrs. Story Mattison, of Morris; 
Mary M., who died in infancy; Sarah, who is deceased; Cryder; Hattie, who is 
Mrs. J. A. Wilson, of Morris; and Joshua, who is deceased.

Growing up on the homestead, Cryder Collins learned how to operate it, and at 
the same time attended the district schools and the Morris Normal school.  
After leaving school, Mr. Collins went to live with Story Mattison on a part 
of the Collins estate, and remained there ever since, carrying on general 
farming and stock raising, feeding his grain to his stock.

On February 1, 1880, Mr. Collins was married to Lilly Nelson, born in Norway, 
but was brought by her parents to this locality in childhood.  Mr. and Mrs. 
Collins became the parents of two children:  Isaac, who is at home, and 
Jennie, who is Mrs. Webster Thayer, of Saratoga Township.  Mrs. Collins died 
September 7, 1891.  On February 11, 1897, Mr. Collins married (second) Emma 
Walstrom, born in Kendall County, Illinois, daughter of Eric Walstrom.  By his 
second marriage Mr. Collins has two children:  Elva and Philip.  A staunch 
Republican, Mr. Collins served as justice of the peace since 1890.  A Mason, 
he belongs to the local Chapter and Commandry at Morris and Medinah Temple, 
Mystic Shrine, Chicago.  An excellent farmer and good business man, Mr. 
Collins has made a success of his work and is highly esteemed by all who know 
him.

pages 789-790

Additional Comments:
Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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