Second Generation  

2. Harry L. COLLINS ⁴ was born about 1882 in , , Indiana, United States.^4,6

Noted events in his life were:

• 1900 Federal Census: 19 June 1900, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴

• 1910 Federal Census: 18 April 1910, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁶

• 1920 Federal Census: 6 January 1920, Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁶

Harry married Minnie P. UNKNOWN ^6,16 before 18 April 1910.⁶ Minnie was born about 1880 in , , Kansas, United States.^6,16

Noted events in her life were:

• 1910 Federal Census: 18 April 1910, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁶

• 1920 Federal Census: 6 January 1920, Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁶

The child from this marriage was:

   9 M    i. Oscar J. NEFF ^6,16 was born about 1907 in , , New Mexico, United States.^6,16

3. Maude Myrtle COLLINS ^7,8,9 was born on 29 May 1884 in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, United States,^8,9,10 died on 23 March 1969 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, United States^8,9 at age 84, and was buried on 25 March 1969 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States.^8,9 The cause of her death was nephritis.

Noted events in her life were:

• Anecdote: ⁸ She was a member of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church and Master Farm Homemakers.

• Resided: From 1894, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁸

• 1900 Federal Census: 19 June 1900, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴

• 1910 Federal Census: 19 April 1910, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁷

• 1920 Federal Census: 17 January 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁸

• 1925 Kansas State Census: 1925, , Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁹

• 1930 Federal Census: 2 April 1930, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁷

• She was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at "rural", Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States on April 1940. ²⁰

• Anecdote: Abt September 1955, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ²¹ Following is the text of the notice that appeared in the local newspaper announcing the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Clayton and Maude Martin.

In celebration of the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Martin, their children assisted them with a reception Tuesday afternoon at their home, six miles southwest of Princeton. Guests invited where relatives and a few close friends. Anniversary cake and punch were served.

The two daughters and three sons of the couple were present. They are Mrs. Paul Blough of Ottawa, Mrs. Eldon Gilliland, Table Rock, Nebr.; Lee and Wane Martin, near Princeton; and Dean Martin, Wellsville. There are ten grandchildren.

The couple were married Sept. 20, 1905 at the home of the bride's parents in the same neighborhood they now live. Mrs. Martin is the former Maude Collins. The couple started housekeeping in a home about one-half mile east of their present home, where they moved nearly 35 years ago. It is the farm where Mr. Martin was born. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are in fair health.

• Her obituary was published. ⁸

• She was buried at the Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States on 25 March 1969. ⁹

• Her funeral was held at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home on 25 March 1969 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ^8,9,22 According to the itemized bill received from the funeral home, Maude's funeral expense was $1735.00.

The casket bearers at Maude's funeral were Clyde Wyatt, Lloyd Means, Russel Retter, Donald E. Cook, George Slankard, and Cleo E. Nitcher.

Maude married Clayton William MARTIN,^7,10,23 son of William MARTIN ¹⁷ and Temperance Alice ELLIS,¹⁷ on 20 September 1905 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States.⁸.^,10 Clayton was born on 29 October 1882 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,^10,23 died on 13 August 1959 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States^8,23 at age 76, and was buried on 15 August 1959 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States.²³

Noted events in his life were:

• Birth2 (conflicting): 1884. ⁷

• 1900 Federal Census: 20 June 1900, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ²⁴

• He worked as a farm laborer on 20 June 1900 in Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ²⁴

• 1910 Federal Census: 19 April 1910, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁷

• He worked as a farmer on 19 April 1910 in Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁷

• 1920 Federal Census: 17 January 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁸ Clayton name is listed as "Platon" in the Ancestry.com index for the 1920 census.

• He worked as a farmer on 17 January 1920 in Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁸

• 1925 Kansas State Census: 1925, , Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹⁹ Clayton was listed as "Clate W' by the census enumerator.

• 1930 Federal Census: 2 April 1930, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁷ According to the information contained in the census, Clayton and his family lived on a farm which they rented.

• He worked as a farmer on 2 April 1930 in Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁷

• He was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at "rural", Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States on April 1940. ²⁰

• He worked as a farmer in April 1940. ²⁰

• Anecdote: Abt September 1955, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ²¹ Following is the test of the newspaper announcement of Clayton's and Maude's 50th wedding anniversary:

In celebration of the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Martin, their children assisted them with a reception Tuesday afternoon at their home, six miles southwest of Princeton. Guests invited where relatives and a few close friends. Anniversary cake and punch were served.

The two daughters and three sons of the couple were present. They are Mrs. Paul Blough of Ottawa, Mrs. Eldon Gilliland, Table Rock, Nebr.; Lee and Wane Martin, near Princeton; and Dean Martin, Wellsville. There are ten grandchildren.

The couple were married Sept. 20, 1905 at the home of the bride's parents in the same neighborhood they now live. Mrs. Martin is the former Maude Collins. The couple started housekeeping in a home about one-half mile east of their present home, where they moved nearly 35 years ago. It is the farm where Mr. Martin was born. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are in fair health.

• He was buried at the Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States on 15 August 1959. ²³

• His funeral was held at the Lamb Funeral Home on 15 August 1959 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ^23,25 According to the itemized bill from the funeral home, the cost of Clayton's funeral was $1404.00.

Children from this marriage were:

   10 F    i. Pearl Marie MARTIN ²⁶ was born on 6 October 1906 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,²⁶ died on 22 February 1907 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,²⁶ and was buried in Homewood, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. The cause of her death was Influenza.

+ 11 M    ii. Lee Jennings MARTIN ^7,10,26,27 was born on 2 January 1908 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,^10,26,27,28 died on 3 February 1988 in Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, United States^27,28 at age 80, and was buried about 5 February 1988 in Williamsburg, Franklin County, Kansas, United States.²⁸

+ 12 F    iii. Nina Loreen MARTIN ^7,10,26,28 was born on 4 January 1911 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States.^10,26

   13 M    iv. Clayton Wayne MARTIN ^{7,10,26,28,29} was born on 24 September 1915 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,^10,26,29 died on 6 May 1991 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States²⁹ at age 75, and was buried on 9 May 1991 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. The cause of his death was cancer. Another name for Clayton was Benny.³⁰

Clayton married Alice GREGG ____________.¹⁰.^,26

+ 14 M    v. Jesse Dean MARTIN ^7,8,10,26 was born on 2 September 1920 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,^10,26,31 died on 3 January 1982 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States at age 61, and was buried in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States.

+ 15 F    vi. Charlotte Beth "Beth" MARTIN ^7,10,26,32 was born on 21 September 1924 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,^{10,26,33,34,35,36,37} was baptized in , Franklin County, Kansas, United States, died on 6 September 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States^33,36,38,39 at age 80, and was cremated on 15 September 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States.⁴⁰

4. Herbert Cecil COLLINS ^4,11,12 was born on 8 June 1890 in Salem, , Indiana, United States.^4,11,12

Noted events in his life were:

• 1900 Federal Census: 19 June 1900, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴

• 1910 Federal Census: 30 April 1910, Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹¹

• Military Draft Registration: June 5, 1917/8, Lane, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹²

• Herbert was described as being of medium height and build and having dark blue eyes, dark brown hair and being slightly bald. ¹²

• 1920 Federal Census: 30 January 1920, Pottawatomie, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴¹

• He worked as a farmer in January 1920. ⁴¹

Herbert married Mattie A. UNKNOWN ¹¹ ____________.¹¹ Mattie was born about 1894 in , , Indiana, United States.¹¹

Noted events in her life were:

• 1910 Federal Census: 30 April 1910, Richmond, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹¹

• 1920 Federal Census: 30 January 1920, Pottawatomie, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴¹

Children from this marriage were:

   16 M    i. Cecil COLLINS ⁴¹ was born about 1913 in , , Kansas, United States.⁴¹

   17 F    ii. Charline COLLINS ⁴¹ was born about November 1915 in , , Kansas, United States.⁴¹

6. Walter Neal COLLINS ^4,13 was born on 29 May 1892 in , , Indiana, United States.^4,13

Noted events in his life were:

• 1900 Federal Census: 19 June 1900, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴

• Military Draft Registration: 5 June 1917, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ¹³

• Walter was described as being of medium height and build and having blue eyes and brown hair. ¹³

• He worked as a farmer in June 1917. ¹³

• 1920 Federal Census: 28 January 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴²

• 1930 Federal Census: 7 April 1930, Cutler, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴³

• He worked as a farmer in April 1930. ⁴³

Walter married Bessie UNKNOWN ⁴² before 5 June 1917.¹³ Bessie was born about 1892 in , , Kansas, United States.⁴²

Noted events in her life were:

• 1920 Federal Census: 28 January 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴²

• 1930 Federal Census: 7 April 1930, Cutler, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. ⁴³

Children from this marriage were:

   18 F    i. Salome COLLINS ⁴² was born about 1916 in , , Kansas, United States.⁴²

   19 F    ii. Winnie F. COLLINS

   20 F    iii. Beryrl COLLINS

   21 F    iv. Orpha M. COLLINS

   22 F    v. Norma J. COLLINS