William's father was Samuel Collings (or "Collinge" on marriage).
In 1815, Maria Mather married William Collinge, a Husbandman. William was later recorded as "Collings".
In 1841, William a labourer and Maria Collings (50 & 40) were in Spring Gardens, Bolton with Joseph (17), Sarah (8), Maria (7) and Esther (1).
In 1843, William Collins (Happys' son-in-law) reported the death of Happy Cheetham, nee Barron, nee Lomax, occupier of Spring Gardens, Great Bolton.
In 1851, William (Ag Labourer) and Maria Collings (60 & 50) were at Mason Fold, Horwich with daughters Maria and Esther (16 & 10).
In 1863, Maria, widow of Little Bolton died.