MRS. ANNIE PENROSE COLLINS MITCHELL. 32390
Born in Sussex, Delaware.
Wife of Frederic Louis Mitchell.
Descendant of Gov. Thomas Collins, of Delaware.
Daughter of Jonathan Penrose Collins and Mary A. Knowles, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Collins and Ann Penrose, his wife.
Gr.-granddaughter of Thomas Collins and Sarah Cook, his wife (sister of Gov. John Cook).
Thomas Collins, (1732-89), served as sheriff; as president of Council and as brigadier general of militia and was active in harrassing Howe's army when it passed through Delaware. He governed with ability and gave liberally to the patriot cause.
Also No. 14494.
