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Joseph was a brother of Thena, who married Martha's brother, SolomonCollins. He took in Martha's nephew, John Collins, son of Solomon, at age 12 toraise. 1870 Curtisville, Morgan Twp, Coles Co, IL. Joseph was a successfulfarmer with property = $5500/1200. John, 20, was still with him. 1880 Harvey/Harry Collins, 22, was listed in the census as his farmhand. |