William Collins

William Collins immigrated to the Virginia Colony from England, arriving in 1635 on the Plain Joan. Two men named William Collins traveled to Virginia in 1635 on the Plain Joan, both arriving at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

Theis underwritten names are to Vriginia imbarques in the ship "Plain Joan", Richard Buckam, Master, the pties having bought at te station of thei confirmitie to the ordrs and discipline of th Church of England. In the right column, WILLIAM COLLINS age 20 years*and WM. COLLINS age 34 years*.

A probate record for the estate of Ann Collins (Wilds) mentions two children: John Collins and Ann Collins. (Source: Isle of Wight Will Book B, Page 435, 10 Feb 1700)