Lillian Collar was born in 1872 in Michigan. Probably in Alaiedon Township, Ingham County, Michigan. She was the 5th child and 4th daughter of George Henry* and Amanda (Everett) Collar.

*George’s name is sometimes recorded as George and sometimes Henry.

To this union 7 children were born. All born in Michigan
Clifford 1864
Eunice 1868
Lottie1867
Lizzy 1870
Lillian1872
Everett 1875
Clayton 1877

1880 Census Alaiedon Twp. Ingham Co MI
George H 41 b. NY Farmer
Amanda 38 b. NY Wife
Clifford 16 b. MI Farm Laborer
Eunice 12 b. MI
Lottie 11 b. MI
Lizzy 10 b. MI
Lillian 8 b. MI
Everett 5 b. MI
Clayton 3 b. MI
Ellery Port 55 b. NY Farm Hand

1894 Census State of Michigan
George H 54
Amanda 52
Clifford 30
Lizzy 24
Lillie 22
Everett 17
Clayton 16

1900 Census Alaiedon Twp Ingham Co. MI
Henry 61
Amanda 60
Clifford 36
Lilla 28
Everett 25

1910 Alaiedon Twp Ingham Co MI
Henry 70 Head
Amanda 68 Wife
Clifford 46 Farm Laborer
Elizabeth Potter 40 Stenographer
Lily 36 Nurse

On May 10, 1917 in Mason, MI Lillian married Willard Reeves. He was 48 and she was 45. Neither was married before.

1920 Census Wheatfield Twp Ingham Co MI
Willard Reeves 51 Head Farmer b. PA
Lillian Reeves 46 Wife b. MI
Persia Reeves 77 Mother b. NY

Between 1920 and 1930 Willard and Lillian adopted a son. Willard Reeves, Jr. Information states he was born in Illinois.

1930 Census Wheatfield Twp Ingham Co MI
Willard 62 Head
Lillian 48 Wife
Willard Jr 6 Adopted Son

Willard died 12-29-1933 in Wheatfield Township He is buried in the Dennis Cemetery. Ingham County, MI
Lillian died 7-3-1936 in the State Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She is also buried in Dennis Cemetery.
Research will continue on their adopted son.