Alfred Collins

#42, (25 April 1865 - 15 May 1938)
Pedigree
Father*Giles Collins1,2 b. 12 May 1844
Mother*Ellen Moore3 b. 10 Oct 1835
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Tony Collins
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Descendent Chart for Richard Collins
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AFN* Record number at FamilySearch.com is GHXM-SQ1. 
Birth*25 Apr 1865 Alfred Collins was born at Bridport, Dorset, England.1,4,2,5,6 
Occupation2 Apr 1871 He was a scholar.1  
Census 1871
(Family)		2 Apr 1871 The 1871 UK Census enumerated Alfred Collins as being son of Giles Collins, Head of the household at 4 Mid Bay Cottages, St Aubins Road, St Lawrence, Jersey, Channel Islands. Others resident include Ellen Moore, Ellen M Collins and Emily Louisa Collins.1 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated Alfred Collins as being assigned to HM Brig Sealark in Plymouth, Dorset, England, but as not being aboard that night.4 
Occupation3 Apr 1881 He was "Boy, 2nd Class", RN.4  
Milit-Beg*Apr 1883 He began military service.7 
Occupation18 Oct 1894 He was a coastguard.2,7  
Residence*18 Oct 1894 He lived at Portland, Parish of St John's, Dorset, England.2 
Marriage*18 Oct 1894 He married Elizabeth White Mitchell, daughter of George Thomas Page Mitchell and Grace Pitt Seaward, at St John's Parish Church, Portland, Dorset, England. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. J.A. Outey.2,8,9,10,5 
Occupation*21 Feb 1895 Alfred Collins was a coastguard (RN.)8,7  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		22 Feb 1895 He registered the birth of Alfred Collins, his son, in Portland.8 
Occupation19 Jun 1896 Alfred Collins was a coastguard (RN.)9,7  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		22 Jun 1896 He registered the birth of Walter William Collins, his son, in Portland.9 
Death
(Survivor)		20 Mar 1897 Alfred Collins became a widower on the death of his wife Elizabeth, at which he was present.10 
Occupation22 Mar 1897 Alfred Collins was a Coastguard.10,7  
Residence22 Mar 1897 He lived at 3 Coastguard Station, Torquay, Devon, England.10 
Death Reg
(Informant)		22 Mar 1897 He registered the death of Elizabeth White Collins, his wife, in Newton Abbot.10 
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 The 1911 UK Census enumerated Alfred Collins as Head of household at 35 Southside Street, Plymouth, Dorset, England. Others resident include Lily Jane Collins The dwelling was recorded as having 6 rooms.5 
Occupation2 Apr 1911 Alfred Collins was Caretaker with GPO.5  
Occupation11 Apr 1917 He was a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy.11,7  
Death*15 May 1938 He died at City hospital, Plymouth, Devon, England, aged 73.6 
Death Reg16 May 1938 His death was registered by Alfred Collins, his son, in Plymouth.6 

Family

Elizabeth White Mitchell (c 1869 - 20 Mar 1897)
Children
Last Edited15 Jun 2023

Citations

  1. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1871: RG10,5704,94,8 sch:43.Cert/transcript held
  2. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1894/4: Weymouth 5a,655,55. Cert/transcript held
  3. [S85] Ext. Research : Mrs MJ Pike (207).
  4. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1881: RG11,2202,211,8.Cert/transcript held
  5. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1911: RG14,12992,276/3,16 sch:370.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S21] PRO Cert : D: 1938/2: Plymouth 5b,305,128. Cert/transcript held
  7. [S72] Mil Rec : RN service record 114198 - National Archive Cat.Ref. ADM/188/143, Image Ref.191.
  8. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1895/1: Weymouth 5a,328,70. Cert/transcript held
  9. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1896/2: Weymouth 5a,313,366. Cert/transcript held
  10. [S21] PRO Cert : D: 1897/1: Newton Abbot 5b,122,399. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1917/2: Haverfordwest 11a,2101,434. Cert/transcript held
  12. [S32] UK Local Records : 1920: Jersey(St Lawrence),page62, entry:307.Cert/transcript held