Hi John,
I believe John's parents were Edward Collard (1832 Tredegar) and Margaret Watkins 1832 (Longtown, Hereford). Married Tredegar 13 Sep 1847.
Other children:
Edward Augustus 1854
Sarah Ann 1858
William Benjamin 1859
James Albert 1863
David P. 1865
I have been researching for my cousins wife. Her gr grandfather was Edward Augustus. I think Edward died and Margaret married David Probert in 1868, then Thomas Phillips in 1877.
Edward Augustus's family moved up to Rhayader, Radnorshire. I've been reading the other posts and would be very interested to see which earlier Collards came from Somerset, as I can't find the parents of Edward(1832).
Thanks,
Sharon