Martha Cooke1 
Female, Registry Number #367561, d. 25 May 1754
Last Edited=9 Apr 2019
Martha Cooke was the daughter of Thomas Cooke and Dorothy Sheilds.2 She married Reverend William Collis, son of John Collis and Elizabeth Cooke, on 22 November 1750.1 She died on 25 May 1754.1
From 22 November 1750, her married name became Collis.
From 22 November 1750, her married name became Collis.
Children of Martha Cooke and Reverend William Collis
- Martha Collis2
- Reverend Zachary Cooke-Collis+2 b. c 1754
- William Collis+2 b. c 1759, d. 22 Apr 1839
Michael Beresford1
Male, Registry Number #367562
Last Edited=30 Nov 2017
Children of Michael Beresford
- [S142] Bernard, Sir Burke, editor, Burke’s genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Ireland, 3rd ed. (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1912), page 730. Hereinafter cited as Landed Gentry of Ireland.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995). Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
William Collis1
Male, Registry Number #367563, b. circa 1759, d. 22 April 1839
Last Edited=9 Apr 2019
Consanguinity Index=6.25%
William Collis was born circa 1759.2 He was the son of Reverend William Collis and Martha Cooke.3 He married Jane Carey, daughter of Peter Carey.1 He died on 22 April 1839.1
He matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, on 2 January 1775.2 He was a practising Barrister-at-Law.1 He lived at Richmond, County Waterford, IrelandG.1 He lived at Mountford Lodge, Fermoy, County Cork, IrelandG.1
He matriculated at Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, on 2 January 1775.2 He was a practising Barrister-at-Law.1 He lived at Richmond, County Waterford, IrelandG.1 He lived at Mountford Lodge, Fermoy, County Cork, IrelandG.1
Children of William Collis and Jane Carey
- John Collis3 d. 31 Oct 1840
- Reverend George Gun Collis3
- Richard Collis+3
- Zachary Collis3
- Martha Collis3 d. 1862
- Peter Collis+3 b. 4 Jul 1793, d. 28 Jan 1871
- [S47] BIFR1976 page 259. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
- [S8547] John Falvey, “re: Macdonnell Family,” family provided evidence then verified by subsequent research and verification by BENR (101053), 12 May 2018. Hereinafter cited as “re: Macdonnell Family.”
- [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]
Jane Carey1
Female, Registry Number #367565
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
Jane Carey is the daughter of Peter Carey.2 She married William Collis, son of Reverend William Collis and Martha Cooke.1
Her married name became Collis.
Her married name became Collis.
Children of Jane Carey and William Collis
- John Collis2 d. 31 Oct 1840
- Reverend George Gun Collis2
- Richard Collis+2
- Zachary Collis2
- Martha Collis2 d. 1862
- Peter Collis+2 b. 4 Jul 1793, d. 28 Jan 1871
John Collis1
Male, Registry Number #367566, d. 31 October 1840
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
John Collis was the son of William Collis and Jane Carey.2 He died on 31 October 1840, unmarried.1
He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the 61st Regiment.1 He fought in the Battle of Talavera.1 He fought in the Battle of Salamanca, where he had both eyes shot out.1
He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the 61st Regiment.1 He fought in the Battle of Talavera.1 He fought in the Battle of Salamanca, where he had both eyes shot out.1
Peter Collis1
Male, Registry Number #367567, b. 4 July 1793, d. 28 January 1871
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
Peter Collis was born on 4 July 1793.1 He was the son of William Collis and Jane Carey.2 He married Elizabeth Mitchell Carey, daughter of John Carey, on 19 June 1843.1 He died on 28 January 1871 at age 77.1
He gained the rank of Captain in the 95th Regiment.1 He lived at Mountford Lodge, Fermoy, County Cork, IrelandG.1
He gained the rank of Captain in the 95th Regiment.1 He lived at Mountford Lodge, Fermoy, County Cork, IrelandG.1
Children of Peter Collis and Elizabeth Mitchell Carey
- Elizabeth Martha Collis2 b. 13 Apr 1844, d. 24 Nov 1893
- Lt.-Col. William Gun Collis+2 b. 16 Apr 1845
- John George Collis2 b. 4 Mar 1847, d. 26 Oct 1879
- Edward Peter Collis2 b. 13 Apr 1849, d. 1887
John Carey1
Male, Registry Number #367568
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
Child of John Carey
- Elizabeth Mitchell Carey+2 d. Dec 1884
Elizabeth Mitchell Carey1
Female, Registry Number #367569, d. December 1884
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
Elizabeth Mitchell Carey was the daughter of John Carey.2 She married Peter Collis, son of William Collis and Jane Carey, on 19 June 1843.1 She died in December 1884.1
Her married name became Collis.
Her married name became Collis.
Children of Elizabeth Mitchell Carey and Peter Collis
- Elizabeth Martha Collis2 b. 13 Apr 1844, d. 24 Nov 1893
- Lt.-Col. William Gun Collis+2 b. 16 Apr 1845
- John George Collis2 b. 4 Mar 1847, d. 26 Oct 1879
- Edward Peter Collis2 b. 13 Apr 1849, d. 1887
Lt.-Col. William Gun Collis1
Male, Registry Number #367570, b. 16 April 1845
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
Lt.-Col. William Gun Collis was born on 16 April 1845.1 He was the son of Peter Collis and Elizabeth Mitchell Carey.2 He married Mabel Katherine Robson, daughter of Captain G. L. Robson, on 4 December 1890.1
He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Queen’s RW Surrey Regiment.1 He lived at Barrymore Lodge, Castlelyons, County Cork, IrelandG.1
He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Queen’s RW Surrey Regiment.1 He lived at Barrymore Lodge, Castlelyons, County Cork, IrelandG.1
Children of Lt.-Col. William Gun Collis and Mabel Katherine Robson
- William Henry Collis2 b. 4 Jun 1892, d. bt 1914 – 1918
- Marjorie Collis2 b. 21 Dec 1893
- John George Collis2 b. 2 Mar 1895
