At a glanceAt a glanceSurname: CollinsFirst name: GeorgeOther Christian names: Gender: MaleChildren: NoBurial number: 51Born: 5/9/1848Died: 08/01/1880Buried: 12/01/1880Occupation: Gunner Royal MarinesHeene Hallmark: NoCommonwealth War Grave: No The GraveThe graveCemetery area: Unknownwhat3words location: https://what3words.com/rate.pest.selectBurial remains: Unknown The headstoneEndowed grave: No Grave location map Life storyLife storyGeorge was born in Farnham Surrey, the son of John Collins a labourer. He joined the Royal Navy aged just 14 on 13.1.1862. Due to his age an elder family member had to give their consent for him to join up which was his Sister Mary. On his papers it says he was an orphan. In 1866 he volunteered for 10 years continuous service in the Royal Marines. He was stationed at the Eastney Barracks Portsmouth where he was a gunner. George married Eliza Richardson (nee Street) a widow on 12.5.1874 in St. Mary's Church Portsea, she was living at Grigg Street, Portsea, Portsmouth. Eliza was born in Worthing to William and Mary Street and had married Frederick William Richardson in 1865 in Worthing. It is unknown when Frederick died. When George left the Royal Marines in 1876, they must have moved back to Worthing. George died in 1880 at 3 Western Cottages Worthing of phthisis (Tuberculosis) Eliza was present at the death. Eliza is shown on the 1881 census as living in Cobden Road Worthing.Burial researcher: Jackie Rooney Further informationBirthDate born: 05/09/1848 MarriageMarriage 1Spouse one first names: ElizaSpouse one last name: Richardson nee StreetMarriage one date: 12/05/1874Marriage one address: England DeathDeath (details)Date of death: 08/01/1880Age (at time of death): 30Cause of death: PhthisisAddress at time of death: 3 Western Cottages, Worthing, Sussex, England Census and miscellaneous informationCensus information1881 census: Living at 10 Cobden Road Worthing - Eliza Collins widow aged 39, Washerwoman Previous Random burial Next