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Note: The 1880 census, Vol = 13; Ed = 98; Sheet = 35; Line 41; indicated that William McCollister lived at Beat 10, Brownville, Ala. in Lee-Russell County. He lived with the following children: James S. - son age 13; Cornelia E. - dau. age 11; Rebecca - dau. age 10; Walter - son age 8; Mary - dau. age 6; Annie - dau. age 5; Minnie - dau. age 3; and Edward - son age 2. William was listed as working in cotton mill and could not read or write. He listed his father as being born in Ireland and his mother in S.C. James S. and Cornelia E. were listed as working in the cotton mill. His wife was shown as Elandor M. McCollister, age 40 and born in Ga. Elandor was listed as keeping house. Her father and mother were born in Ga.
The 1900 census, Vol = 35; Ed = 45; Sheet = 8; Line 8; indicated that William McCollister, head, age 60, born Feb. 1840 in GA, married for 36 yrs. He & family lived at Beat 10, 434 Broad Street, Phenix City in Lee-Russell County. He lived with the following children: Cornelia E. - dau. age 31, born Nov. 1868; Rebecca - dau. age 29, born Dec. 1870; Annie - dau. age 24, born May 1876; Minnie - dau. age 20, born Apr. 1880; Edward - son age 18, born Jan 1882; Katie - dau. age 16, born Feb. 1884; and Carrie - dau. age 14, born Mar 1886. His wife was shown as Emma (Elandor M.) McCollister, age 60, born Jan 1840, married 36 yrs. mother of 10 & 9 living. William's occupation was listed as none. William, Elandor and all family members were shown as able to read and write. Rebecca's occupation was listed as "miller." Edwards occupation was shown as "machinist." COMMENTARY: The dates of birth for William & Elandor's children as shown in the 1900 census do not fully match with dates collected from other sources. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary information from the Columbus Enquirer, June 25, 1907, reads: "Mr. William McCollister died at 12:40 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in Phenix City after having been in ill health for some time. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis, of which he sustained a stroke Saturday night and was unconscious from that hour until the time of his death. Mr. McCollister was one of the best known and most thoroughly liked citizens of Phenix City, and his death brought sorrow to the hearts of many warm friends in the three cities. He was a substantial investor in real estate in his home city, and had faith in the future. He was regarded among the largest property owners in the city. The deceased was 60 years of age, and the greater part of his life was spent in this community. He was born in Carroll County and came to Columbus when a child, being among the city's first settlers. His wife, who survives him, was before her marriage, Miss Ellen Lamb. They were married in Columbus, before Mr. McCollister had located on the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee. He is survived by ten children as follows: Messers, James, W.A. and Ed McCollister, all of Phenix City; Misses Nealey, Kate, and Carrie McCollister, of Phenix City; Mrs. A. F. Gibson of Atlanta; Mrs. A. A. Lynn, Mrs. Annie Miller and Mrs. J. H. Crawford of Phenix City. One brother, Mr. Thomas McCollister, and one sister, Mrs. M. Davis, also survive him. Mr. McCollister was a prominent and honored member of Phenix City lodge of Odd Fellows. He was among the most prominent residents of the city, and was a gentleman who was generally respected, not only for his warm-hearted generosity but for his strict integrity. He enjoyed the close friendship of many people, and will be sadly missed from the community. It is a matter of interest that Mr. McCollister built the first brick structure ever erected in Phenix City-- a two-story building where Floyd's Pharmacy now stands. The funeral will take place from his late residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Phenix City lodge No. 141 I.O.O.F, the members of which will attend in body. Rev. P.M. Guthrie will conduct the service, assisted by Rev. I. N. Mann. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Messers, Hugh Baird, W. J. Ingersoll, W. T. Key, G. A. Boston, R. S. Watkins, and J. J. Herricks"
Obituary information from the Columbus Ledger, June 26, 1907, reads: "The funeral of the late William McCollister took place yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and was among the most largely attended funeral service ever held in Phenix City. Hundreds of his friends gathered at his late residence and the scene was indeed an impressive one. The members of the Phenix City lodge, No. 141 I.O.O.F. of which Mr. McCollister was an active and useful member, attended his obsequies in a body as a sign of respect to the memory of their deceased brother and friend. Rev. P. M. Guthrie conducted the funeral services, assisted by the Rev. L. W. Mann. Upon the brier were many lovely flowers, beautiful evidences of the friendship and regard in which the deceased was held. The cortege that followed Mr. McCollister's mortal remains to the cemetery was one of the longest funeral processions that ever passed through the streets of Phenix City. He was laid to rest in Linwood cemetery, Columbus. The pallbearers were the following Odd Fellows: Messers. Hugh Baird, W. J. Ingersoll, W. T. Key, G. A. Boston, R. S. Watkins, and I. (J.?) J. Herricks."
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION: Information from the Atlanta Constitution, June 25, 1907: "William McCollister, aged 69 years, one of the most prominent citizens of Phenix City, Ala., died today (June 24, 1907)."
CITY DIRECTORY - 1891: "Warren Williams along with Wm McCollister & John Summersgill operated Williams & Co. general store at Marshall St., now 46th st. in Phenix City." Submitted by the Williams Family, Granddaughter Ina Will Williams Riddle, 56 Glen Haven Dr. Phenix City, AL 36867. From: Heritage of Russell Co., AL.
NOTE: The LDS Family Search web site under marriage records shows William's middle initial as "M". That is the only reference to a middle initial found by this researcher.
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