Collins

I am searching for information on the family of my grandfather, Benjamin Collins b. 1863 or1865 in Newcastle. His parents were William Collins and Margaret Burton. He came to America about 1885 and died before I was born. I would love to learn more about this family. He had brothers and a sister, did he come alone? He was only 22 years old and became a Coal miner.He died in Illinois in 1936.I have not been able to find his immigration papers so far.

Hello Joan,
Could this be the family in the 1881 census:-
Dwelling: Fawdon Sq
Census Place: Fawdon, Northumberland, England
Source: FHL Film 1342231 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 5097 Folio 6 Page 6
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
William COLLINS M 33 M Liverpool
Rel: Head
Occ: Coal Miner
Margaret COLLINS M 32 F Aycliff, Durham, England
Rel: Wife
Benjamin COLLINS 15 M Cusworth, Durham, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Coal Miner
Joseph COLLINS 6 M Hunksief ?, Durham, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Richard COLLINS 4 M Gateshead, Durham, England
Rel: Son
William COLLINS 2 M Gateshead, Durham, England
Rel: Son
Hannah COLLINS 1 m F Fawdon, Northumberland, England
Rel: Daur
Harry
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