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     Thomas Collier married Frances Wafford, daughter of William Wafford and Maria Bestwick, on 7 April 1828 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminster.

     Elizabeth Collin was born in Suffolk.
Elizabeth Collin married William Cocksedge, son of Richard Cocksedge and Barbara Miles, on 23 December 1649 in Rougham, Suffolk.
     Elizabeth died before 26 February 1688/89 in Rougham, Suffolk. She was buried on 26 February 1688/89 in Rougham.

     Helen Matilda Collin was born. She was the daughter of Robert Collen and Jane Shorwell..
Helen Matilda Collin married John Catchpole, son of Elijah Catchpole and Mary Elizabeth Mann, on 10 March 1900 in Holy Trinity church, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England.

     Mary Collings was born before 1830.
Mary Collings married Edward Weston, son of Robert Weston and Sarah Crowan, on 2 June 1845 in in the temporary church, Murray River, Yass parish, New South Wales. Edward Weston of the parish of Murray River, bachelor & Mary Collings, of the parish of Murray River, spinster, were married in this temporary church by banns the second day of June 1845. They both made their mark and were witnessed by Phoebe Martin of Gundaroo River and John Allison of Yass, the parish clerk. Phoebe Niblett had married John Martin the same day with the consent of the governor.
     Mary died before November 1853. Her death was probably not registered..

     Catherine Collingwood (Wallis) was born in Northumberland, England.
     Catherine Collingwood (Wallis) married Joseph Banks as his second wife, circa 1733. She was the widow of Newman Wallis of Stamford, Lincs.
     Catherine died circa 11 March 1736. She died on the birth of her son George.

     (?) Collins married Stella Magdalene Mannell, daughter of Wiliam Pearce Mannell and Caroline Ann Porter, on 15 October 1927.

     Benjamin Richard Reeves Collins was commonly known as Reeves. He was born in 1872 in Edenhope, Victoria. He was the son of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
Benjamin Richard Reeves Collins married Harriet May Stevens before 1919.
     Benjamin died on 18 January 1938 in Linton, Victoria. COLLINS.- On the 18th January, at Mt Bute homestead, B R (Reeves) Collins, the dearly beloved second son of the late Rev R R Collins, of Edenhope, and loved brother of Amy Mrs G Halahan, deceased). May (Mrs S H Halahan), Guy, Alice (Mrs D West), Maude, and Hugh, aged 65 years.

     Christopher Halahan Collins was born on 11 February 1867.
     Christopher died on 12 February 1867. He was the son of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.

     Emma Charlotte Alice Collins was commonly known as Alice. She was born in 1874 in Edenhope, Victoria. She was the daughter of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
Emma Charlotte Alice Collins married Daniel West in 1901 in Victoria.
     Emma died in 1967 in Edenhope, Victoria.

     Frances Caroline Maud Collins was born on 25 November 1869 in Edenhope, Victoria. He was the son of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
     Frances died on 7 September 1961 in Edenhope, Victoria, aged 91.

     Guy Reginald McLeod Collins was born in 1867 in Edenhope, Victoria. He was the son of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
     Guy died before 11 May 1938 in Springvale, Victoria. He was buried on 11 May 1938 in the Necropolis, Springvale.

     Honora Collins married Michael Colbert before 1837.

     Hugh John Edmond Collins was born on 9 November 1880 in Edenhope, Victoria. He was the son of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
     Hugh died in October 1944 in Edenhope, Victoria, aged 63.

     Jane Collins married Richard Heatherly, son of Richard Heatherly and Elizabeth Gibson Briton, on 3 May 1779 in Christ Church, Spitalfields, Stepney, Middlesex. Jane Collins was buried on 1 March 1815 in London. She may be the Jane Heatherley aged 58, buried at St Mary Whitchapel, London.

     Jane Amy Collins was also known as Jane Ann in records. Jane Amy Collins was also known as Amy Jane in records. She was born on 22 March 1862 in Castlemaine, Victoria. She was the daughter of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
Jane Amy Collins married George Augustus Frederick Halahan, son of Rev Christopher Halahan and Elizabeth Catherine Dobbin Halahan, on 29 September 1889 in Castlemaine, Victoria. Halahan—Collins,—The marriage of Miss AmyCollins, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Collins, of Edenthorpe, with Mr. George Halahan, brother of Dr. Samuel Handy Halahan, took place on Sunday, September 29. The ceremony was performed by thefather of the bride, and took place in a quiet and private manner at the residence of the bride's parents,before a small company of relations and friends..
     Jane and George were registered as George Frederick Halahan, farmer & Jane Ann Halahan, home duties at Chetwynd, Victoria, on the 1903 electoral roll.
     Jane was registered as Jane Ann Halahan at Harrow on the 1909 electoral roll.
     Jane Amy Collins made a will dated 13 September 1909 in Edenhope. She described herself as Jane Amy, the wife of G A F Halahan and mother of Christopher John & Mary Dorothea Harriet halahan, both of Edenhope. The will was witnessed by Frances Caroline Maud Collins, housekeeper and Hugh Collins, labourer, both of Edenhope.
     Jane died on 29 October 1909 in Edenhope, Victoria, aged 47. Mrs George Halahan, of Edenhope, died on Thursday after an illness of several months. She was the eldest daughter of the Rev. R. Collins. Deep sympathy is expressed for her husband and relatives.
MRS. G. HALAHAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
EDENHOPE, Thursday. Mrs. George Halahan, who had been seriously ill for some months, passed away peacefully at five o'clock this morning. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of tbe Rev. K. R. Collins, and had resided in the district all her life. Some months ago she became ill, suffering from nervous breakdown, and, despite the cereful attention of her relatives and Pr. Halahan, she was unable to combat tbe disease. The deepest sympathy of a very large circle of friends is felt for her husband, child ren, and relatives.. She was buried in Edenhope.
     Her will was proved on 6 July 1910. The will of Jane Amy Halahan, of Edenhope, married woman... upon reading the several affidavists of George Augustus Frederick halahaqn and James Edgar Miinogue & Edward Herbert Smith - probate to be granted to George Augustus Frederick Halahan and J E Minoge both of Edenhope, farmers, the executors named... She died 27 October 1909, estate valued at £50 --- realtionship of the said deceased of the persons benefiicially entitled under the will of the said deceased, namely - Christopher John Halahan, son of the said deceased, Mary Dorothea Harriet Halahan, daughte of the said deceased ...

     John Daniel Collins was born before 1840.
John Daniel Collins married Sarah Dempster, daughter of Charles Dempster and Jane Russell, on 7 March 1861 in Petworth, Sussex.
     John Daniel Collins and Sarah Dempster were recorded on the 1861 census in Deptford, St Paul, Kent. John Collins, 25, warehouseman manchester born Lostwithiel, Cornwall with his wife Sarah aged 19, born Petworth and a visitor Fanny Dempster, aged 12, born Petworth.
     John Daniel Collins and Sarah Dempster were recorded on the 1891 census in Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon. John D Collins 55, draper, born Lostwithiel, Cornwall, his wife Sarah Collins 49, born Petworth, Ssx, children Florence Collins 23, Ethel Collins 17, Russell Collins 7, Jessie Breeze 31, born Petworth, Ssx, sister in law, servants Maria Francis 27 Matilda Grant 24.

     Martha Collins married Samuel Whiting on 7 November 1784 in Drinkstone, Suffolk.

     Mary Collins was born before April 1863 in Scotland. She was the daughter of Patrick Collins and Unity McEwan who was deceased by 1884..
Mary Collins married Patrick Francis Handy, son of Thomas Handy and Ann Daly, on 10 November 1884 in St Andrew's RC chapel, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. They were both 21 and lived at 12 Blinshall Street, Dundee. His parents were deceased. Father Thomas Handy, flesher & mother Ann Dailly, both deceased..
     Mary Collins and Patrick Francis Handy were recorded on the 1891 census in 3 Park Wynd, Dundee, St Peter's parish, Angus, Scotland. Margaret Handy and her son Thomas were living with Patrick Francis & his wife Mary Collins in the 1891 census index in St Peter's parish, Dundee: Patrick aged 28, mason's labourer, born Ireland (Ancestry) born Dundee (GROS), Mary 28, wife, born Edinburgh, Bernard aged 6, Patrick aged 3 months, born Dundee, Thomas aged 4 born Dundee, and William Handy aged 2 born Dundee; Maggie Handy 23, boarder, born Dundee, Thomas aged 4 months, born Dundee.
     Mary Collins and Patrick Francis Handy were recorded on the 1901 census in 6 Bridgeton, Kinghorn, Fife. Patrick Handy 38, mason's labourer, born Ireland; his wife Mary 38 born Edinburgh; children Bernard 16, mill machine oiler, born Dundee, Thomas 14, Floorcloth tier boy, born Dundee, William 12 born Dundee, Patrick 10, born Dundee, Unity 7; born Kircaldy, Joseph aged 3 born Gasgow.
     Mary died in February 1924 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. She was buried in February 1924 in Dundee, Angus. Mary Collins Handy aged 60.

     May Sarah Sophia Collins was born on 22 October 1864 in Edenhope, Victoria. She was the daughter of Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan.
May Sarah Sophia Collins married Dr Samuel Handy Halahan, son of Rev Christopher Halahan and Elizabeth Catherine Dobbin Halahan, in 1889 in Edenhope, Victoria.
     May was registered at Edenhope, Morea district, on the 1903 electoral roll. She is the only one listed at this time.
     May and Samuel were registered as May Sarah Sophia Halahan was not listed in 1903 at Edenhope, Victoria, on the between 1903 and 1915 electoral roll.
     May and Samuel were registered as medical practitioner & home duties, along with Samue lHandy Halahan jun student and Mary Halahan, nurse & Elizabeth Catherine Dobbin Halahan, home duties in 1924. From 1926 Christopher John, a bread carter, was also listed. In 1928 Guy neville, surveyor, was added and Christopher had moved out. at Balmoral Rd, Springvale, on the between 1921 and 1928 electoral roll.
     May and Samuel were registered as a doctor, home duties & student at Springvale on the between 1931 and 1934 electoral roll.
     May was registered as May Sarah Sophia, home duties, Elizabeth Catherine Dobbin, home duties, Samuel, student at Springvale on the between 1936 and 1937 electoral roll.
     May died on 2 January 1948 in Edenhope, Victoria, aged 83. HALAHAN. — On January 2. at "Mount Joy". Edenhope. Victoria. May Sarah Sophia Halahan, relict of Dr 'Halahan, and loving mother of Besse (deceased), Reeves (deceased), Christy, Paddy (deceased), and Guy (deceased). Aged 83 years. She was buried on 3 January 1948 in Edenhope.

     Reeves Jack Collins was born in 1919 in Linton, Victoria. He was the son of Benjamin Richard Reeves Collins and Harriet May Stevens.
     Reeves died in 1967 in Traralgon, Victoria.

     Rev Robert Reeves Collins was born on 19 April 1835 in Dublin, Ireland. He was the son of William Collins, solicitor & Sarah nee Smith. He was christened on 13 May 1835 in Crumlin, Dublin.
     Robert matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin, between 1 July 1853 and 1859. He gained a Bachelor of Arts. Robert was made a deacon in 1859 and priest in 1860. Curate at Kilmahon, diocese of Cloyne at Cork from 1859. He was appointed a mission priest and came to Australia.
Rev Robert Reeves Collins married Mary Jane Halahan, daughter of George Augustus Frederick Halahan and Jane Fleming, on 29 May 1861 in St George's, Dublin. She was described as the wife of the Rev. Robert Reeves Collins of Castlemaine in the colony of Victoria in her father's 1863 will.
     Rev Robert Reeves Collins and Mary Jane Halahan arrived per "Lightning" in August 1861 at Victoria. Robert was a clergyman at Castlemaine, Victoria, in 1863. He was mentioned in the 1863 will of his father-in-law. He was also at Ballarat. Robert was appointed the second (but first resident) resident priest at Edenhope in 1864. In 1882, due to Grandfathers declining health he resigned from the church and the Parish was conducted from Harrow, and it was not until 1915 that a second resident priest was appointed to Edenhope and a new church and residence built near the bridge.
     Robert resided at Collins Lake, Edenhope, 1872. He and his family lived in the rectory until 1872, at which time he settled at Collins Lake where he had selected land, and built a house of wattle and daub, with a thatched roof on the East bank of the lake.
Collins Lake was then named Lake Telangma, which was named by him after a lake in Ireland, but renamed Collins Lake after my Grandfathers death. In those days the large Stations around Edenhope were being sub-divided into 320 acre lots for selection, and my Grandfather was lucky to have been able to select about six lots of land. He continued to service his parish from the property at Telangma, the Parish being a 90 mile radius, and Grandfather travelled on a white Arab horse named "Torpedo", and some of the older people talked about his speed on horseback.
In 1901 my Grandparents sold most of their land at Telangina and built a cottage on the corner of Elizabeth street and Sydney Road, at which time they purchased land from there to the Airport. The Airport land was donated to the Edenhope District by my Mother. My Grandfather was a hobby oil painter, some would say quite good, and I am proud to have some of his original paintings hanging in my house. Robert was head of the United Christian church at Edenhope from 1884 to 1885. In the register of Victorian clergy, he is listed as Robert Reeves Collins, United Christian church, Edenhope, head of denomination. He was registered April 22, 1884 and it was cancelled by his own authority, denomination having ceased to exist, June 19 1885.
     Robert died on 13 January 1910 in Edenhope, Victoria, aged 74. He was buried in Edenhope.

     William Gordon Collins was born on 2 June 1904.
William Gordon Collins married Stella Louise Davy, daughter of Clement Walter Davy and Gertrude Louisa Bull, on 6 October 1940.
     William died on 26 February 1984 in Farnham, Surrey, aged 79.

     Dorothy Collis was born in 1926 in New South Wales. She was the daughter of Edward Stanley Collis and Alice Mary Dunbar.
Dorothy Collis married Reginald Ward on 19 June 1948 in Hurstville, New South Wales. LOCAL WEDDINGS. WARD— COLLIS. On Saturday, June 19. the .marrlage was celebrated at St. Raphael's Church, Hurstville, of Dorothy Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. and' Mrs. S E Collis, of St. George's Parade, Hurstville, to
Reginald, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ward, ' Woniora Road, Hurstville. Rev. Father Creahn assisted by Rev. Father Dunlea- of Boys' Town," officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of lace and marquisette, the voluminous skirt and train appliqued; with lace spyay over which fell a full length veil of embroidered tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of tuberoses, hyacinths, and stocks. The bride was attended by Miss Mdrjorie Warr, Miss Patricia Ward (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Sheila O'Rorke- (cousin of the bride), and the flower-girl, Mar
garet Owen- (niece of the bride). They wore old world gowns of powder-blue embossed taffetas, with matching Gainsborough hats, and carried 18th century posies of gladioli and orchids. During the signing of the register the bride's Godmother, Mrs. "Annan, sang Gounod's "Ave Maria." The' reception was held at the Palais Grande, Rockdale..
     Dorothy resided at 14 the Esplanade, South Hurstville, New South Wales, 2 May 1988.
     Dorothy died in 2004.

     Edward Stanley Collis was commonly known as Stanley. He was born in 1888?. He may be the Edward Stanley Collis born 1888 at Penshurst, son of John & Emma Isabella (Barnes)..
Edward Stanley Collis married Alice Mary Dunbar, daughter of John Thomas Killigrew Dunbar and Margaret Ann Green, in 1910 in Victoria.
     Edward died in 1954 in Hurstville, New South Wales.

     Henry Collis married Rebecca Going on 28 April 1836 in Ireland. He was her second cousin and they had a daughter.

     Isabelle M Collis was commonly known as Toss. She was born in 1911 in Kogarah RD, New South Wales. She was the daughter of Edward Stanley Collis and Alice Mary Dunbar.

     Jean Margaret Collis was born in 1911 in Kogarah RD, New South Wales. She was the daughter of Edward Stanley Collis and Alice Mary Dunbar.
Jean Margaret Collis married Francis Owen on 4 February 1939 in Hurstville, New South Wales.

     John Collis was commonly known as Jack. He was born in 1914 in Hurstville RD, New South Wales. He was the son of Edward Stanley Collis and Alice Mary Dunbar.

     Laura Campbell Collis married Alfred Rashleigh Devonshire, son of Frederick Augustus Devonshire and Margaret Spear, in 1914 in Victoria. They had issue.

     Valma Collis was born in 1912 in Kogarah RD, New South Wales. She was the daughter of Edward Stanley Collis and Alice Mary Dunbar.
Valma Collis married Desmond Sullivan on 10 September 1938 in Hurstville, New South Wales.