Annie Collins (buried 1931)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Collins
First name: 
Annie
Other Christian names: 
Emmeline
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1501
Born: 
26/7/1855
Died: 
18/06/1931
Buried: 
20/06/1931
Occupation: 
Wife of Caleb Collins
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SES
Cemetery row: 
7
Cemetery plot: 
3
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Caleb Collins late Major 51st Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died 24th May 1922 aged 88 "I know that my Redeemer liveth" Also Annie Emmeline his wife died 18th June 1931

Life story

Life story

Annie was born in French Rocks, Madras, India, the daughter of John Henry and Emily Ann. She was baptised in French Rocks on 21st October 1855. Her father was Surgeon General to the Bengal Army and Honorary Surgeon to Queen Victoria. On 26th July 1875, Annie married Charles Osborne Gould of the 18th Hussars in Bangalore, Madras. In 1878, Annie was in Brighton, England to give birth to her son Osborne Arthur. (He died in South Africa in 1942). Charles returned to England by 1881 but soon after his regiment was sent to Sudan. Charles was killed in the fighting at Handak on 18th April 1885, serving with the Light Camel Regiment. His memorial is in All Saints Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot. On 28th January 1890, Annie married Major Caleb Collins at Stoke-next-Guildford. Her son Raymond was born in 1891 followed by two daughters Lilian Irene and Muriel. The family lived in Guildford but by 1901, had moved to Brighton. By 1920, they were living at "Woodlyn" in Shakespeare Road, Worthing. Caleb died here on 24th May 1922. Annie died on 18th June 1931. Probate was granted on 2nd October to Lilian Irene Collins spinster. Effects £2010 13s 3d.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
26/07/1855
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Orr
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Charles Osborne
Spouse one last name: 
Gould
Marriage one date: 
26/07/1875
Marriage one address: 
Bangalore, India
Marriage 2
Spouse two first names: 
Caleb
Spouse two last name: 
Collins
Marriage two date: 
28/01/1890
Marriage two address: 
Stoke-next-Guildford, Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
18/06/1931
Age (at time of death): 
75
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Woodlyn, Shakespeare Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£2,010

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Living in India

1871 census: 

Living in India

1881 census: 

120 Sloane Street, Chelsea.

Charles Gould aged 33, Captain 18th Hussars. Annie aged 24. Osborne Arthur aged 2. Plus a nurse and lady's maid.

1891 census: 

"Braeside" Harvey Road, Guildford, Surrey.

Caleb aged 59, retired major HM Army. Annie aged 35. Blanche Isabel aged 20. Daisy Grace aged 15. Mary Poppie aged 12. Son not yet christened aged 1 month (Raymond). Plus a nurse and 3 servants.

1901 census: 

2 Atlingworth Street, Brighton.

Annie aged 45, independent means. Raymond aged 10. Irene aged 8. Muriel aged 4. Plus 2 servants. (Caleb was in Guildford).

1911 census: 

2 Atlingworth Street, Brighton.

Caleb aged 77, retired major, pensioner. Annie aged 55. Raymond aged 20. Irene aged 18. Muriel aged 14. Marjorie Edwards aged 25, governess. Plus 2 servants.

 

1921 census: 

Living at Woodlyn, 4, Shakespeare Road, Worthing, Sussex.

Caleb Collins Head Male 1834 87 Major Late 51 St K O Infty
Annie G Collins Wife Female 1855 65 Home Duties
Raymond Collins Son Male 1891 30 Unemployed
Irene Collins Daughter Female 1892 28 Home Duties
Muriel Collins Daughter Female 1897 24 Home Duties
Mary Cook Servant Female 1855 66 Cook