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Martin Van Buren “Van” Collins

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Birth	:	24 Mar 1840 Buck Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	12 Sep 1920 Buck Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	St. Thomas the Apostle Churchyard, Lymington, New Forest District, England
Coordinate	:	50.7576410, -1.5451200
Description	:	Martin Van Buren Collins was born in a log cabin in the woods, the eldest boy of six children. He knew the sorrows and pleasures of the frontier life, hunting in the forests and receiving his education in bits. As an adult, he never tired of relating the history of his day. It was necessary for him to walk to Oaklandon from home to attend school, and one winter he worked for his board while attending at Old Number 3 in Marion County about five miles from his home, chopping wood until supper time and then “striking”... Read More	Martin Van Buren Collins was born in a log cabin in the woods, the eldest boy of six children. He knew the sorrows and pleasures of the frontier life, hunting in the forests and receiving his education in bits. As an adult, he never tired of relating the history of his day. It was necessary for him to walk to Oaklandon from home to attend school, and one winter he worked for his board while attending at Old Number 3 in Marion County about five miles from his home, chopping wood until supper time and then “striking” in the cross-roads blacksmith shop until bedtime. He was married to Celia Wright for ten years before she died, having given birth to four children. Two years later, his eight-year-old daughter Cora Alice died. For a period his home was broken, and he lived in the old log house, batching alone. When his daughter Clara was approximately sixteen and deemed old enough to care for the home, he brought his family back together. On April 8, 1891, he married Casandra McCord (1844-1930) with whom he was happily married until he died. Children of Van and Celia: Clarissa Clendora (1868 - 1951) Cora Alice (1871—1879) John (1873—?) Joseph Pearl (1876—?) Burial Mt. Comfort Cemetery The gravestone bears names Celia Casandra Cora Alice Martin

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Where is Martin Van Buren “Van” Collins's memorial?
Martin Van Buren “Van” Collins's memorial is located at: St. Thomas the Apostle Churchyard, Lymington, New Forest District, England.
When did Martin Van Buren “Van” Collins death?
Martin Van Buren “Van” Collins death on 12 Sep 1920 in Buck Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 50.7576410
Longitude: -1.5451200

Family Members:

Parent

John Smith Collins

(1799 - 1864)

Clarissa A Evans Collins

(1811 - 1889)

Spouse

Celia Wright Collins

(1843 - 1877)

Casandra McCord Collins

(1844 - 1935)

Siblings

Christopher Columbus “Chris” Collins

(1847 - 1925)

Children

Clarissa Clendora “Clara” Collins Stoner

(1868 - 1953)

Cora Alice Collins

(1871 - 1879)

John Collins

(1873 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. Thomas the Apostle Churchyard
Lymington, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7576410, -1.5451200

2. Lymington Cemetery
Lymington, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7576200, -1.5576200

3. St. Mark's Churchyard
Pennington, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7545700, -1.5631100

4. St Mary Churchyard
South Baddesley, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7691430, -1.5026160

5. St. John The Baptist Churchyard
Boldre, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7924070, -1.5422530

6. All Saints Churchyard
Milford-on-Sea, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7278170, -1.5897770

7. All Saints Churchyard
Hordle, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7549400, -1.6136200

8. St Luke Churchyard
Sway, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7839000, -1.6058800

9. Sway Cemetery
Sway, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7930690, -1.6131930

10. Ashley Baptist Cemetery
New Milton, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7529200, -1.6336400

11. St Nicholas Churchyard
Brockenhurst, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.8146060, -1.5681240

12. St James Churchyard
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 50.7055370, -1.4991890

13. St Paul Churchyard
East Boldre, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.8011710, -1.4693300

14. East Boldre Baptist Chapelyard
East Boldre, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.8044770, -1.4707650

15. Milford Road Cemetery
New Milton, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7472700, -1.6502700

16. East Boldre Old Chapelyard
East Boldre, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.8100600, -1.4756000

17. St. Swithin's Old Churchyard
Thorley, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 50.7007450, -1.4815300

18. Beaulieu Cemetery
Beaulieu, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.8046600, -1.4594000

19. St Mary Magdalene Churchyard
New Milton, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7481200, -1.6645700

20. New Milton Cemetery
New Milton, New Forest District, England
Coordinate: 50.7507690, -1.6650340

21. All Saints Churchyard
Freshwater, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 50.6843570, -1.5102280

22. St Saviour Roman Catholic Churchyard
Totland, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 50.6762700, -1.5410390

23. Christ Church Totland Bay
Totland, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 50.6760770, -1.5448160

24. St Agnes Churchyard
Freshwater, Isle of Wight Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate: 50.6731050, -1.5173550