City: Columbia
COLLINS, Edward E., physician; born in Bedford Co., Tenn., Oct. 24, 1860; Irish and English descent; (Direct descendant of David Williams of the Revolution); son of W. Jefferson and Ida (Williams) COLLINS; father’s occupation merchant; paternal grandparents William and Hester (Perry) COLLINS; maternal grandparents David and Sarah (Harris) WILLIAMS; educated Unionville High School and Vanderbilt University; graduated from Medical department Vanderbilt University with degree M. D., in 1889; in early life was a farmer and Civil Engineer; married Lenna TAYLOR in 1891; member F. & A. M., R. A., R. Select, Century Club, Columbia, Tenn.; Democrat; member of the Methodist church; Independent Scout, Frontier in 1886; interested in land company, southwest Texas; examining surgeon of sixteen life insurance companies.
