MARSHALL COUNTY, TN - BIOGRAPHIES - Willis P. Collins
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WILLIS P. COLLINS is the son of Thomas Collins (above written) and was raised
on a farm in Giles County, Tenn., where he was born November 11, 1845.  He
received a common school education and like his father choose the free and
independent life of a farmer.  In 1866 he married Margaret Smith, who died in
1874, leaving four children.  In 1875 he married Hannah G. Beard and to them
were born five children.  Mr. Collins and his wife are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.  His first wife belonged to the Christian
Church.  After his first marriage Mr. Collins resided on a farm given him by
his father until 1871 when he located on a farm of 257 acres where he now
resides.  He is considered one of the skillful farmers of the county and is a
man who commands the respect of all.

Surnames: Beard, Collins, Smith
Source:  " The Goodspeeds History of Tennessee, 1886."