Birth Date: 23 Jan 1845

Birth Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Death Date: 10 Apr 1924

Death Place: Dexter MI

Burial Place: Stoney Creek Cemetery, Augusta Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Religion: Methodist

Notes:

was living with his daughter Josie when he died

Wm. H. Collar enlisted in Co. A, 30th Infantry 12 Dec 1864, at Sylvan, for 1 year, age 17 ... Mustered out at Detroit, Michigan, on 30 Jun 1865

The Thirtieth was organized in Detroit. The Confederate sympathizers and rebel refugees in Ca were becoming so outspoken in their sentiments and so bold in their actions that a raid was anticipated on the towns and cities on the Michigan state side of the river, and as a matter of safety it was deemed expedient to organize a regiment of Michigan troops to prevent the occurrence of such an event. the regiment was recruited to protect the borders along the Detroit river and lakes from attack. The 30th was mustered into service Jan, 9 1865, with an enrollment of 995 officers and men for the service of one year. Records show: Wm. H Collar Enlisted in company A, 30th Infantry Dec 12 1864, at Sylvan, for 1 year, age 17. Mustered out at Detroit MI June 30 1865.

Widowed & residing in son Percy's household in York Township, Washtenaw County, at time of the 1910 Census

Spouse: Mary Emily Thorn (1850-1902)

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1850

Birth Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Death Date: 23 Jan 1902

Death Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Burial Place: Stoney Creek Cemetery, Augusta Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Occupation: Dressmaker

Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1871

Marriage Place: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI