COLLER, B. T., Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
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Louisiana:  Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged
in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), p. 604.  Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D.  Published in 1914, by
Century Historical Association.

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Collier, B. T., sheriff of Claiborne parish, was born Feb. 20, 1860, a son of P. C. and Mary Ann
(Darden) Collier, both natives of Georgia.  The father came to Louisiana in the fall of 1859,
settling in Claiborne parish, where he engaged in farming, and remained until his death in July,
1885, 20 years after the death of his beloved wife, who died in 1865.  Of the 4 children in the
family, the subject of this review is the youngest, and the only one now living.  He secured his
education at Haynesville, in Claiborne parish.  After completing his schooling, he devoted himself
to agriculture, and continued to follow this vocation until he was elected sheriff in 1908, which
incumbency he has filled most efficiently ever since.  Mr. Collier also served as a member of the
police jury prior to his election to his present office.  He is a member of the Baptist church at
Homer, and is fraternally affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, and the Woodmen of the World. 
March 7, 1888, he was united in marriage to Sally Lavonia, daughter of O. H. P. and Sarah Ann
(Spink) Dawson.  Her father was the owner of a large plantation in Claiborne parish, where he
remained until his death in 1898.  His wife passed away in 1913.  Mr. and Mrs. Collier are the
parents of 7 children, namely:  Aline, attending State Normal at Natchitoches;  Mary Ann, at
home;  Carl, bookkeeper at Shreveport;  Dawson (deceased);  Leigh,  Ralph, and  Doris, at home.

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