Jonathan Stark Collard

b. 30 August 1807, d. 4 January 1896
  • Jonathan Stark Collard was born on 30 August 1807 in Christian County, Kentucky, or Lincoln County, Missouri.
  • He served served the Republic of Texas, enlisting in 1835, and participated in the Battle of San Jacinto.
  • He was a surveyor and land speculator.
  • He married Nancy Ann Reding, daughter of Iredell Reding and Martha Hallum, on 12 May 1842 in Montgomery County, Texas.
  • By deed dated 9 April 1849 in Montgomery County, Texas, Neal Martin of Nacogdoches County sold to John McClanahan Lewis and his wife Susan M. Lewis of Montgomery County, for the sum of $10,000, his entire headright league of land in Montgomery County, except a survey of 320 acres (4,108 acres) on the eastern end sold earlier to William Hulon. Witnessed by Jonathan Stark Collard and N. W. Hulon, recorded 28 June 1849.
  • Jonathan Stark Collard and Nancy Ann Reding appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Felix R. Collard, Martha Caroline Collard, James L. Collard, Elizabeth E. Tolbert and Julia Helen Besser.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
  • On Saturday, 18 January 1851, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Gave Mr J. S. Collard a draft on Rice & Nichols for $300."
  • On Friday, 7 March 1851, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr J. S. Collard paid Mr Reding my Note of 196.65 to be paid to him at Rice & Nichols Houston."
  • On Friday, 7 March 1851, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Mr J. S. Collard paid Mr Reding my Note of $196, 65 to be paid to him at Rice & Nichols Houston."
  • By deed dated 18 January 1853 in Walker County, Texas, William Nathan Lindley and his wife Martha J. Lindley of Walker County sold to Green Mark Wood of Walker County, for the sum of $2,000, two parcels of land (420.25 acres and 96.3 acres) in the John Sadler headright league in Walker County. Witnessed by F. B. Pankey and Robert Micajah Powell, recorded 27 January 1853, notary public Jonathan S. Collard.
         The 420.25 acre parcel was purchased from John Sadler by Samuel Washington Lindley and subsequently conveyed to his son William Lindley on 12 August 1848. The 96.2 acre parcel was purchased by William Lindley from John Sadler on 19 February 1849.
         Green Mark's purchase of this property involved a loan from F. B. Pankey, which specified that the larger parcel was "the land on which I reside," so apparently he was renting the property prior to the purchase. (Further research required.)
  • On Sunday, 29 April 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sent three Bales of cotton by Mr J.S. Collard,s waggon on friday to H.D. Taylor."
  • On Wednesday, 19 September 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sent 4 hands to Help Mr Collard raise a Gin House," and on Friday, "Sent 3 hands to Mr Collard,s to help raise his Gin house which was not finished."
  • On Wednesday, 5 December 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sent 6 hands to Mr Collard,s to help raise a screw."
  • On Tuesday, 11 December 1855, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sold a pair of white Pigs to Mr Collard for $10."
  • "May 27th, Enclosed three gold Dollars to A.O.P. Nicholson for the Washington Union for Mr J. S. Collard, G. M. Wood & myself," and "Nov. 12th, Inclosed $2.50 1/4 Eagle to Brittan & Blue for the Cotton Planter for J. S. Collard and the Ballance to be put to my credit for the Cotton Planter.", Green Wood recorded: In his "1855 Account of money sent to Editors."
  • On Wednesday, 23 January 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Commenced laying fence work on the side next to Mr Collards, put up some," and on the following day, "Finished the fence worm next to Mr C,s & put up some fence."
  • On Thursday, 31 January 1856, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Settled with Mr J. S. Collard (now even)."
  • On a blank page in Book 9, Green Wood recorded: "February 6th 1857, Mr. J. S. Collard measured last years New ground Field 100-6/10 Acres including the nuke or corner next to Graham's. Wm B. Wood Finished laying the same field off in Horizontal ditches and rows, used the Afflect Level."
  • Jonathan Stark Collard became a widower at the 12 September 1859 death of his wife Nancy Ann Reding.
  • Jonathan Stark Collard appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Montgomery PO, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Felix R. Collard, Martha Caroline Collard, James L. Collard, Mary Emily Collard and Josephine Collard.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1860 census.
  • He married Margaret E. Cochran on 27 February 1862 in Polk County, Texas.
  • Jonathan Stark Collard and Margaret E. Cochran appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Danville, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Josephine Collard and Jonathan Collard.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
  • Jonathan Stark Collard died on 4 January 1896 at age 88 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas.
  • He was interred at the old Danville cemetery, Montgomery County, Texas, on present-day Shepard Hill Road near Willis.
  • Last Edited: 28 Dec 2014

Family 1: Nancy Ann Reding b. 16 August 1822, d. 12 September 1859

Family 2: Margaret E. Cochran b. circa 1846