Erchell is the son of J.E. and Mattie (Daniel) Collins. He was born Oct 30, 1888 in Vanleer, Dickson Co., TN and married Dora (Denton) July 26, 1908 (I suspect this picture was wedding picture).  She is the daughter of Charles H. Denton and Martha McEwen-Denton.  Erchell died Jan 22, 1921 in Demopolis, Alabama.

Erchell and Dora's children were:
Paul Alonzo b-1909 in Cumberland Furnace; d-1964 in Knoxville, TN
William Palous b-1911 in Vanleer; d-?
Cecil Leon b-1914 in Clarksville; d-1972 in Knoxville
Ruth Mae b-1917 in Clarksville; d-1981 in Knoxville
Geraldine b-1920; d-1920
Anna Elizabeth b-1921 in Clarksville; d-1980 in Knoxville
 

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