William P. Collins
William P. Collins, farmer, P. O. Ravenna,was born on the farm where he and his family reside, February 5, 1831; son of Daniel and Nancy Collins, natives of Connecticut, who settled in this county in 1811, and here remained until their death. The father died in May, 1884, the mother in 1878. Our subject was married, June 11, 1856, to Harriet Snyder, born in Pennsylvania, April 21, 1836, daughter of Peter and Henrietta Snyder, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Rootstown Township, this county, about 1837, where they remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Collins have had six children: Irving L., Charles W., Wilford E., Ella H., Judd D. and Clayton R. Mr. Collins was reared on his present farm, which consists of ninety-seven acres, and his family are among the leading citizens of the county.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885