NameLois P. COLLINS157,214,199
Birth30 May 1842, Alfred, Allegany Co., New York
Death1912
MotherTacy A. BABCOCK (1823-1888)
Spouses
Birth24 Jul 1840, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York
Death19 Oct 1912
BurialMilton Cemetery, Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin
OccupationLumber Dealer
FatherHenry Giles GREENMAN (1810-1863)
MotherMary Bliss MAXSON (1808-1892)
Marriage25 Mar 1862, Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin
ChildrenMary Floy (1863-1920)
Notes for Lois P. COLLINS
Census: 1880 Milton Junction, Rock Co., Wisconsin: age 38
Res. 1902 Milton Junction, Wisconsin.

Lois P. (Collins) Greenman 1842-1926
"The Journal-Telephone", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Mar. 25, 1926, p 1.
The following notice was taken from the Williamsburg, Va., paper. Mr. and Mrs. Greenman were both pioneer residents of Milton Junction. They built one of the first houses, and in the many years they lived here were closely identified with all movements for the growth and betterment of the village. Mrs. Greenman was the grandmother of Miss Lois Morris and Mrs. J. F. Gallagher.
"Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Collins Greenman, age 83 years, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. L. King, Thursday at 1 o'clock, will be conducted from the home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. W. J. King of Leesburg, Va. Interment will be made in Cedar Grove cemetery.
"Mrs. Greenman was born in New York state and moved to Wisconsin in infancy. Her father, Dr. Collins, a pioneer in the west was one of the early state senators from Wisconsin. Mrs. Greenman was a woman of charming personality. Everyone who knew her loved her and she had a host of friends everywhere and especially among children.
"Mr. and Mrs. Greenman came to Virginia 24 years ago. Mr. Greenman died 14 years ago, a few months after they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Since that time Mrs. Greenman had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. D. J. King. She is survived by her daughter, one brother W. R. Collins of New York city; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren, whose homes are in Wisconsin and Florida."
Notes for Reynolds J. (Spouse 1)
Census: 1880 Milton Junction, Rock Co., Wisconsin: age 39, lumber dealer
Residence: 1851 Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin

"History of Rock County, Wisconsin", 1879, p 823.
R. J. GREENMAN, lumber dealer, Milton Junction; born in Allegany Co., N.Y., July 24, 1840; son of Henry G. and Mary B., who came to Milton, Wis., in the spring of 1857; they had four sons; R.J. was the youngest; he was educated at the Milton Academy; went into the lumber business in May, 1863; the house he built and used for an office was the first building at the Junction; has since built several buildings in the village. He married Miss Lois P. COLLINS, daughter of Dr. B. F. and Tacy A. COLLINS (old settlers); they have had three children, two living - Mary Floy, born Nov. 11, 1863; Bertie, born Jan. 16, 1867, died Aug. 7, 1869; Stella, born April 12, 1871. Mr. R. J. was elected Justice of the Peace about 1863; held office ten years; was Supervisor one term. Liberal in religion and independent in politics.

"Portrait and Biographical Album of Rock County, Wisconsin',1889, p 759-760.
REYNOLDS J. GREENMAN, a leading citizen and lumber-dealer, and editor of the News, of Milton Junction, Wis., is a son of H. G. GREENMAN and a native of New York, born in Hornellsville, July 24, 1840. When eleven years of age he came with the family to Milton, where he has since made his home. His education was completed at the academy, now the college of Milton, near the parental home. He assisted his father in business during his vacations and leisure hours, and also made a thorough study of the law. His arrangements at one time were all made to begin the practice of that profession, but he abandoned the plan in order to engage in other business. His knowledge of law, however, has been a great value to him as well as to some of his fellow-citizens. He has been counselor to the whole community, many people coming to him for advice. Being of a kindly disposition he has always used his best endeavors to preven tlitigation, thereby preventing much bitter feeling and saving the parties considerable money, which would otherwise have been spent in lawyers' fees.
On March 25, 1862, Mr. GREENMAN was married to Miss Lois P. COLLINS, daughter of Dr. F. B. and Tacy A. COLLINS, the marriage ceremony being performed in Milton by the Rev. W. C. WHITFORD. Her parents, as is also Mrs. GREENMAN, were natives of Allegany County, N.Y.; her father, B. F. COLLINS, was born on the 4th day of November, 1813, and her mother, Tacy A. BABCOCK, on Nov. 30,1823. Lois P. COLLINS was born at Alfred Center May 30, 1842. Mr. COLLINS died at Milton Oct. 10, 1864, and his wife passed away at St. Peter, Minn., on the 2d day of February, 1888. They were highly respected Christian people. Of the three children born to Mr. and Mrs. GREENMAN two are yet living, namely: Mary Floy, born at Milton Junction Nov. 11, 1863, who on the 30th day of June, 1886, became the wife of F. R. MORRIS, the present postmaster and joint proprietor and local editor of the Milton Junction News; and Stella A., born at Milton Junction April 12,1871, who is still with her parents. Bertie GREENMAN was born Jan. 16, 1867, and died Aug. 7, 1869.
In 1863 Mr. GREENMAN entered upon his business career as a lumber dealer, at Milton Junction, and immediately after locating in that place was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, serving in that capacity for ten years. He built the first private residence on the village plat of Milton Junction, and his lumber office was the first building on Merchant's Row, now the principal business street in the town. He is liberal in religious sentiment, sympathizing with the doctrine of Unitarianism, and is independent in politics. He has contributed liberally to every church in the place and also to every enterprise calculated to advance the interests of the public. He has advocated a liberal educational policy, and served almost continuously on the School Board of the district. He served six years on the town Board of Supervisors, and for five consecutive years was chairman of that body. From June,1883, until May, 1885, he was chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. Being possessed of literary tastes Mr. GREENMAN has accumulated a fine library and is well informed on the general topics of the day. He has contributed frequently to the columns of the press, is a fluent public speaker, and is now joint proprietor and editor of the Milton Junction News.
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