Michael Collins1,2

M, b. 9 May 1901, d. 1 April 1978
Family Explorer
FatherMichael Collins2 b. c 1863
MotherMary "Surname Unknown"2 b. c 1867
Michael Collins, husband of Eva Buckley
     Michael Collins, son of Michael Collins and Mary "Surname Unknown", was born on 9 May 1901 at Donaghmore, Irish Free State, Ireland.3,4,2

     Michael was found on the "S. S. President Harding" passenger list on 21 May 1925, departing Cobh (Queensland), Ireland. He arrived at the Port of New York, 29 May 1925.5

     Michael married Eva Buckley, daughter of Peter Buckley and Catherine "Surname Unknown", on 11 September 1927, at New York.6,7

     The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Just about a year before that, in October 1940, President Roosevelt had signed into law the first peacetime selective service draft in U.S. history, due to rising world conflicts. After the U.S. entered WWII a new selective service act required that all men between ages 18 and 65 register for the draft. Between November 1940 and October 1946, over 10 million American men were registered. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942 and registered men who born on or between 28 April 1877 and 16 February 1897 - men who were between 45 and 64 years old - and who were not already in the military. Michael filled out a draft card for World War II on 15 February 1942 (at age 40), while living at Yellow Cote Road, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York. At the time, he was working for R. G. Leffingwell.8

     Michael died on 1 April 1978, at Huntington, New York, at age 76,4,9 and was buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Nassau, New York.9

Census

     Michael appeared on the 1911 Ireland Census of Ballykerwick, Kilcullen, Cork, Ireland, in the household of his parents, Michael and Mary.10

     Michael and Eva appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, enumerated 23 April 1930. Michael listed his occupation as a laborer on a private estate. The census also shows he was renting at the time and did own a radio. His year of immigration was 1925. Their children, Michael J. and Marie Evelyn were listed as living with them.11

     Michael and Eva appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau, New York, at North Hempstead Road, enumerated 2 April 1940. Michael was renting at the time. He was listed as superintendent gardener at a private estate. He worked fifty-two weeks the prior year, earning $1340.00. Their children, Marie Evelyn, Michael J., Patrick and John T. were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $21.35 in the year 2022. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2022 would have cost $.17 cents in 1940.12

     Michael and Eva appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau, New York, enumerated April 1950. Michael was an estate supeintendent. Their children, Patrick and John T. were listed as living with them.13

Obituary

3 April 1978

Michael Collins Caretaker

Oyster Bay — Services were to be held this morning for Michael Collins, 77, a caretaker, who died Friday in Huntington Hospital of heart failure. Collins worked for 50 years at the same Oyster Bay home now owned by Lucy Pulling. Born in Ireland, Collins fought with the Irish Republican Army between 1917 and 1920 and came to this country in 1921. Surviving are his wife, Eva; two sons, Michael of Huntington and Patrick of Oyster Bay; a daughter Marie Saunders also of Oyster Bay; two brothers, Joseph of Ireland, and Brother M. Ailbe of Ava Mo; a sister, Mrs. Peter Selino of Sharon; Conn and seven grandchildren. Funeral at 10 AM at St Dominic's Church, burial in Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury.
COMPILERS NOTE: The obituary indicates he came to America in 1921; yet the 1930 Federal Census indicates the year was 1925.14

Children of Michael Collins and Eva Buckley

Last Edited=11 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A, line 32.
  2. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 4.
  3. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A line 32.
  4. [S20] Unknown author, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index about Michael Collins
    Name: Michael Collins Last Residence: 11771 Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, United States of America Born: 9 May 1901 Died: Mar 1978 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951).
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
    Name: Michael Collins Gender: Male Ethnicity/ Nationality: Irish Marital status: Single Age: 24 Birth Date: abt 1901 Birth Place: Ireland Other Birth Place: Donoughmore Last Known Residence: Donaghmore, Ireland Departure Port: Cobh, Ireland Arrival Date: 29 May 1925 Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA Final Destination: New York, New York Years in US: Permanently Citizenship Intention: Yes Height: 5 10 Hair Color: Fair Eye Color: Blue Complexion: Fair Money in Possession: 25 Person in Old Country: Michael Collins Person in Old Country Relationship: Father Person in Old Country Residence:Kilmart??, Donoughmore, Co.cork. Person in US: Mrs Rim. O'Shea Person in US Relationship: Aunt Father: Michael Collins Ship Name: President Harding.
  6. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A, line 32 and 33.
  7. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967
    Name: Eva Buckley Gender: Female Marriage Date: 11 Sep 1927 Marriage Place: Oyster Bay, New York, USA Spouse: Michael Collins Certificate Number: 27680.
  8. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Michael Collins Race: White Age: 40 Birth Date: 9 May 1901 Birth Place: County Cork, Ireland Residence Place: Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York Registration Date: 15 Feb 1942 Registration Place: Glencove, New York, USA Employer: R G Letting Well Height: 5-11 1/2 Weight: 175 Complexion: Light Brown Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Next of Kin: Mrs Michael Collins.
  9. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 169833977.
  10. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9.
  11. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A, line 32 thru 35.
  12. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay Cove, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 75 thru 80.
  13. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay Cove, Sheet 14, line 2 thru 5.
  14. [S111] Unknown author, Newsday: Obituary, Newsday (Nassau Edition) (Hempstead, New York) 03 Apr 1978, Mon Page 35.
  15. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A line 35.
  16. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A, line 34.
  17. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay Cove, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 79.
  18. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay Cove, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 80.

Michael Collins1

M, b. May 1961, d. 6 March 2021
Family Explorer
FatherMichael J. Collins1 b. 8 Jun 1928, d. 14 Oct 2022
MotherEvelyn Marie Van Dyke1 b. 24 Dec 1928, d. 8 Jun 2020
Relationships
Son of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
Nephew of Robert Edward Van Dyke
Nephew of John William Van Dyke
Nephew of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Michael Collins, son of Michael J. Collins and Evelyn Marie Van Dyke, was born in May 1961.2 Michael Collins witnessed the death of Michael Collins on 6 March 2021; Mike passed away Saturday, after six weeks on a ventilator. He was weakened by progressive MS & then caught COVID in the ICU.2
Last Edited=2 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, This is directly from Evelyn.
  2. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Tnformation provided by his brother, Jeff.

Michael Collins1

M, b. circa 1863
Family Explorer
     Michael Collins was born circa 1863.1

     Michael, married Mary "Surname Unknown".1

Census

     Michael and Mary appeared on the 1911 Ireland Census of Ballykerwick, Kilcullen, Cork enumerated 2 April 1911. He was working as a shopkeeper. There were also five boarders in the home. Their children, Joseph, Michael, Thomas, Paul, Mary, Norah, Annie and Lizzie were listed as living with them.2

Children of Michael Collins and Mary "Surname Unknown"

Last Edited=6 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house.
  2. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9.
  3. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 3.
  4. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 7.
  5. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 4.
  6. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 5.
  7. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 8.
  8. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 6.
  9. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 9.
  10. [S169] Census, Ireland, unknown record info, Census Year 1911 Cork Kilcullen Ballykerwick Residents of a house, Page 9, line 15.

Michael J. Collins1

M, b. 8 June 1928, d. 14 October 2022
Family Explorer
FatherMichael Collins1 b. 9 May 1901, d. 1 Apr 1978
MotherEva Buckley1 b. 1 Apr 1895, d. 19 Oct 1985
Michael J. Collins, husband of Evelyn Van Dyke
     Michael J. Collins, son of Michael Collins and Eva Buckley, was born on 8 June 1928 at Glen Cove, Nassau, New York.2,1,3

     Michael and Evelyn early marriage announcement

Miss Evelyn Van Dyke to Wed Sunday

Mr. Walter Van Dyke of 1 Pine Place, Glen Cove formerly of Locust Valley has announced the forthcoming marriage of his daughter' Miss Evelyn Van Dyke to Mr. Michael J Collin,s son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins of Cove Road Oyster Bay. The wedding will take place on Aug 26 at four-thirty o'clock in St Dominic's Church Oyster Bay. Miss Van Dyke’s only attendant will be Miss Pearl Kurowski of Locust Valley. Mr Patrick Collins will be best man for his brother. The ushers will be Mr. John Borzllerl and Mr. Jack Townsend of Oyster Bay. Miss Van Dyke is a graduate of Glen Cove High School and the Katherine Gibbs School New York City. She is presently employed by the Seaman Paper Co New York City. Mr Collins is a graduate of St Dominic’s High School and served with the US Army. The couple plan to live in Washington DC where Mr. Collins will complete his studies at the George Washington University
on 22 August 1951.4

     Michael married Evelyn Marie Van Dyke, daughter of Walter Carman Van Dyke and Mary Anne Cleary, on 26 August 1951, at Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York.

Michael Collins, Bride to Live in Washington D C

Miss Evelyn Van Dyke, daughter of Mr. Walter Van Dyke of Pine Place, Glen Cove, was married on Sunday at 4:30 PM to Mr. Michael J. Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins of Cove Road, Oyster Bay. The ceremony took place at St. Dominic's Catholic Church with the Rev. James Casey officiating. A reception followed at the Engineers Clnb in Roslyn. Mr. Van Dyke escorted his daughter. She wore an embroidered white organdy gown fingertip length veil which fell from an open crown with lilies of the valley and she carried a white orchid with bouvardia and trailing ivy. Maid of honor was Miss Pearl Kurowskt of Locust Valley who wore an aqua organdy gown with a flowered lace and net cap. She carried baby yellow chrysanthemums and daisies with ivy. Mr Patrick Collins was best man for his brother and serving as ushers were Mr. John Borzilieri and Mr. Jack Townsend both of Oyster Bay. The bride is a graduate of Glen Cove High School and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York. She was formerly with the Seaman Paper Co in New York. Her husband was graduate from St. Dominic’s High School and it presently completing his studies at George Washington University in Washington DC. He is a veteran of service with the Army. Upon their return from a motor trip through Canada they will reside in Washington.5,6,7,8


     Michael and Evelyn were in this photograph which was taken June 2003 with the family to celebrate Mike's 75th birthday. The bash was held at 'Old Westbury Gardens'. Heather, Jeff's wife, took the picture. Frank, Barb's husband, could not be there. Sarah, Rob's wife and Zachary, could not be there. Evelyn took the time to provide an outline of who was where in the picture. You can see the picture on the first camera image and the outline on the second image..9,10

     Michael died on 14 October 2022, at New York, at age 94.

Census

     Michael appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 23 April 1930, of Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York in the household of his parents, Michael and Eva.11

     Michael appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 2 April 1940, of Oyster Bay Cove, Nassau, New York in the household of his parents, Michael and Eva.12

Children of Michael J. Collins and Evelyn Marie Van Dyke

Last Edited=5 Apr 2024

Citations

  1. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A, line 34.
  2. [S13] Evelyn (Van Dyke) Collins, E-Mail Message from Evelyn, Recipient: John & Dianne Van Dyke, Address: 21 Colonial Drive, Huntington, New York, Author E-mail: Evelyn (Van Dyke) Collins, This information is from Evelyn (Van Dyke) Collins.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942
    Name: Michael J. Collins Birth Date: 8 Jun 1928 Birth Place:     Glen Cove, New York, USA Certificate Number: 44960.
  4. [S111] Unknown author, Newsday: Obituary, Newsday (Suffolk Edition) Melville, New York Wednesday, August 22, 1951.
  5. [S4] , Published Aug. 23, 1951, Page 2.
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967
    Name: Michae J Collins Gender: Male Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1951 Marriage Place:     Oyster Bay, New York, USA
    Spouse: Evelyn M Vandyke Certificate Number:     31289.
  7. [S111] Unknown author, Newsday: Obituary, Newsday (Suffolk Edition) (Melville, New York) 22 Aug 1951, Wed Page 50.
  8. [S111] Unknown author, Newsday: Obituary, Newsday (Suffolk Edition) (Melville, New York) 28 Aug 1951, Tue Page 34.
  9. [S12] Unknown author, Early Van Dyke Pictures, Subject: Family Photographs, Present Owner: Evelyn Van Dyke, Photo supplied by Evelyn (Van Dyke) Collins.
  10. [S13] Evelyn (Van Dyke) Collins, E-Mail Message from Evelyn, Recipient: John & Dianne Van Dyke, Address: 21 Colonial Drive, Huntington, New York, Author E-mail: Evelyn (Van Dyke) Collins, This infromation was supplied from Evelyn in a e-mail.
  11. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Sheet 11 A, line 32 thru 35.
  12. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay Cove, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 75 thru 80.
  13. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, This is directly from Evelyn.

Nicholas Collins1

M
Family Explorer
FatherJeffery Michael Collins1 b. c 1952
MotherHeather Campbell Smith1
Relationships
Grandson of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
Grandnephew of Robert Edward Van Dyke
Grandnephew of John William Van Dyke
Grandnephew of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Last Edited=18 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) 14 Feb 2016, Sun Page B11.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke