An American Family History

William Collins was born January 14, 1689/90 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. He was the son of Joseph Collins and Maria Smith. He was a Quaker.

He married Abigail Richards on November 21, 1711 in Lynn. Her parents were John Richards and Mary Brewer.

When her father died in 1713, she received £13 from her father’s estate. 

They had at least one child, Job (or Jacob) Collins who was born on August 19, 1714 in Lynn. Job married Sarah Graves who was the daughter of Samuel Graves and Elizabeth Collins.

William died on May 17, 1767 when he was 78 and was buried in the Old Burying Ground of Lynn.

Abigail was buried after January 17, 1774.

William Collin's Tombstone

Here lies the body of
William Collins,.,
who departed this life
May the 18, 1767,
in the 78th year
of his age.