Wash Collier

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George Washington Collier (1813–1903) was one of the first recognised settlers in the Atlanta area.

Although he actually came to the Atlanta area when his father, Meredith Collier, purchased Land Lot 104 in 1822. On that land Meredith Collier built a four room house which still stands today in what is now Ansley Park. Wash Collier was one of 15 children and he purchased the house and land from his father. He was the first post master in the area running mail from the fort at Standing Peachtree on the Chattahoochee River. He held on to his undeveloped land lot 104 most of his life which left the northern part of Midtown in a rustic state.

In 1899 he gave an extensive interview to the Atlanta Journal which is an important primary source for the early history of the area.

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Siblings of George Washington Collier

Edwin G. Collier (17 Nov 1807 - ? ) Nancy Collier (24 Dec 1808 - ? ) Merrell Collier (10 Mar 1810 - 1865 ) Sarah Ann Collier (21 Dec 1811 - Aft. 1853) George Washington Collier (29 Nov 1813 - 20 Jun 1903 ) John Collier (6 May 1815 - 06 Nov 1892) Aaron Collier (7 Feb 1817 - ? ) Francis Marion Collier (01 Oct 1820 - 13 Sep 1864) Emily Collier (Oct 1820 - 1911) James Madison Collier (6 Jun 1822 - ? ) Wesley Gray Collier (6 Jan 1824 - ? ) Elizabeth Collier (8 Nov 1825 - ? ) Andrew Jackson Collier (11 Jul 1827 - 24 Oct 1887) Mary Ann Collier (15 Feb 1829 - ? ) Meredith Collier (30 Apr 1831 - 1860 )

Washington Collier House on Preservation Directory

Meredith and Brother Merrell Collier Arrive in Atlanta 1822