Collins, David Chittenden, 1825-1863
Variant namesDavid Chittenden Collins was probably born in 1803, the son of Elizabeth Watkinson and Alexander Collins. After Alexander's unexpected death in 1815, Eliza moved with her children from Middletown to Hartford, Connecticut. In Hartford, David was employed at his Uncle David Wilkinson's hardware store. In the early 1820s, Collins began a blacksmith shop, where he forged and tempered axes. In 1826, Collins & Co. was formed as a partnership between David, his brother Samuel, and their cousin, William Wells. The company produced axes and was extremely successful. Collins died in 1861.
From the guide to the David Chittenden Collins papers, 1845-1851, (Manuscripts and Archives)
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| referencedIn | Painter, Thomas, 1760-1847. Painter/Collins family collection, 1771-1896. | New Haven Colony Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | David Chittenden Collins papers, 1845-1851 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
| referencedIn | Collins family papers 1825-1863 Collins family papers | William L. Clements Library |
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Birth 1825
Death 1863
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