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COLLINS (Soundex C452) — See also CALLENS, CLANCEY, CLINES, CLUNIS, CLYNES, COLL, COLLI, COLLIN, COLLING, COLLINGE, COLLINGS, COLLINGWOOD, COLLINGWORTH, COLLINI, COLLINS-DOERRER, COLLINS-SORRELLS, COLLINSON, COLLINSWORTH, COLLINWOOD, COLLIS, CULLENS, CULLINS, DOLLINS, HOLLINS, HOLLINSHEAD, HOLLINSHED, HOLLINSWORTH, KLENZ, LINS, NICOLLS, NICOLS, ROLLINS, ROLLINSON, SCOLLINS.

  Collins, J. A. — of Washington, Franklin County, Mo. Postmaster at Washington, Mo., 1887. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. C. — of Brockport, Monroe County, N.Y. Postmaster at Brockport, N.Y., 1887. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. Edward — of Glens Falls, Warren County, N.Y. Democrat. Chair of Warren County Democratic Party, 1936-42. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. F. — of Wrangell, Alaska. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alaska Territory, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. Frank — of Wallingford, New Haven County, Conn. Progressive. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Wallingford, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. H. — of Belmont County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. H. — of Alpharetta, Milton County (now Fulton County), Ga. Postmaster at Alpharetta, Ga., 1887. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. H. — of Putnam County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Putnam County, 1895-98. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. H. — of Colville, Stevens County, Wash. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. J. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. J. — of Florida. Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida; candidate for U.S. Representative from Florida 2nd District, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. Joseph — of Somerset, Somerset County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Collins, J. L. — of Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, Miss. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. M. — of Pine City, Pine County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. W. — of Chestertown, Kent County, Md. Postmaster at Chestertown, Md., 1879. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, J. W. — of Kinston, Lenoir County, N.C. Postmaster at Kinston, N.C., 1881. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Jabez — of Enfield, Hartford County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Enfield, 1822-24, 1830. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Jack — of Elmer, Salem County, N.J.; Pittsgrove, Salem County, N.J. Republican. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly 3rd District; elected 1985; Speaker of the New Jersey State House of Assembly, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Relatives: Married to Elizabeth J. Collins.
  Collins, Jack B. — of Southbury, New Haven County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for first selectman of Southbury, Connecticut, 1989. Still living as of 1989.
  Collins, Jacqueline — of South Ozone Park, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Collins, Jacqueline — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Collins, James — of Franklin County, N.C. Member of North Carolina house of commons from Franklin County, 1844-47; member of North Carolina state senate 26th District, 1848-55. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James — of Nevada County, Calif. Member of California state assembly 21st District, 1862-63. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James — of Sussex County, Del. Republican. Member of Delaware state house of representatives from Sussex County 6th District, 1947-48. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James — of Weed, Siskiyou County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Collins, James — of Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minn. Candidate for mayor of Hibbing, Minn., 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Collins, James A. — of Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchester County, N.Y. Progressive. Candidate for New York state assembly from Westchester County 3rd District, 1915. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James A. — of Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1924; candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 12th District, 1940. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James D. — of California. Member of California state assembly 4th District, 1875-77. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James E. — of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Connellsville, Pa., 1922-27. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James E. — of Lisbon, Grafton County, N.H. Republican. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Lisbon; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Mrs. James F. See Constance S. Collins
  Collins, James F. — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn.; West Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Lawyer; candidate for U.S. Representative from Connecticut 1st District, 1962, 1964. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Married to Constance S. Collins.
  Collins, James Franklin (b. 1939) — also known as James F. Collins — of Illinois. Born in 1939. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to , 1995-97; Russia, 1996-2001. Still living as of 2001.
  See also U.S. State Dept career summary
  Collins, James G. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Collins, James J. (1898-1956) — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Born in Richmond, Va., December 15, 1898. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Genesee County 1st District, 1949-50, 1953-56; defeated in primary, 1938, 1950; died in office 1956. Died in 1956 (age about 57 years). Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James J. — Candidate for Presidential Elector for California. Still living as of 1972.
  Collins, James L. — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Postmaster at Cleveland, Ohio, 1943-44 (acting, 1943-44). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James M. — of Maysville, Mason County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James M. — of Maysville, Mason County, Ky. Mayor of Maysville, Ky., 1950-52. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James M. — of Negaunee, Marquette County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
  Collins, James Mitchell (1916-1989) — also known as James M. Collins — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Born in Hallsville, Harrison County, Tex., April 29, 1916. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1968, 1972; U.S. Representative from Texas 3rd District, 1968-83; defeated, 1966; candidate for U.S. Senator from Texas, 1982; candidate for mayor of Dallas, Tex., 1987. Died in Dallas, Dallas County, Tex., July 21, 1989 (age 73 years, 83 days). Interment at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Tex.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Collins, James P. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 12th District, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, James P. — Republican. Protest Republican candidate for delegate to Connecticut state constitutional convention 1st District, 1965. Still living as of 1965.
  Collins, James P. — of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colo. Mayor of Littleton, Colo., 1979-83. Still living as of 1983.
  Collins, James S. II — of St. Louis County, Mo. Republican. Candidate for Missouri state house of representatives 34th District, 1969. Still living as of 1969.
  Collins, James T. — of Hebron, Licking County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Collins, Jarius — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Jeffrey G. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Candidate for justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Collins, Jeremiah F. — of Wisconsin. Democrat. Independent Democratic candidate for Wisconsin state attorney general, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Jerry (c.1908-1997) — of Florida. Born about 1908. Member of Florida state house of representatives, 1943-50. Greyhound-racing magnate and philanthropist. Died August 3, 1997 (age about 89 years). Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Jessie L. — of Michigan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Collins, Jim — of Graysville, Rhea County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1956. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Joanne M. — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1972 (alternate), 1988; candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1976. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1988.
  Collins, Joe See John J. Collins
  Collins, John (1717-1795) — of Newport, Newport County, R.I. Born in Newport, Newport County, R.I., June 8, 1717. Delegate to Continental Congress from Rhode Island, 1778-80, 1782-83; Governor of Rhode Island, 1786-90. Died in Newport, Newport County, R.I., March 4, 1795 (age 77 years, 269 days). Interment a private or family graveyard, Newport County, R.I.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography
  Collins, John — of Sussex County, Del. Member of Delaware state legislative council from Sussex County, 1782-83. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John (1776-1822) — of Delaware. Born March 1, 1776. Governor of Delaware, 1821-22; died in office 1822. Died April 16, 1822 (age 46 years, 46 days). Interment a private or family graveyard, Sussex County, Del.
  See also National Governors Association biography
  Collins, John — of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa. Whig. Postmaster at Connellsville, Pa., 1852-53. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John — of Athens, Henderson County, Tex. Democrat. Postmaster at Athens, Tex., 1854-55. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John — of Preston County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Preston County, 1870. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John (1835-1903) — of Seattle, King County, Wash. Born in Ireland, 1835. Democrat. Lumber business; mayor of Seattle, Wash., 1873-74. Died in Seattle, King County, Wash., April 22, 1903 (age about 67 years). Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, Wash.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Collins, John — of Bristol, Bristol County, R.I. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1881. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John — of Maysville, Mason County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John — of Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wis. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Collins, John A. — of Virginia, Storey County, Nev. Delegate to Nevada state constitutional convention, 1863. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John A. — of Great Falls, Cascade County, Mont. Mayor of Great Falls, Mont., 1899-1903. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John A. — of East Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Mayor of East Grand Rapids, Mich., 1933, 1951-55. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John A. — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Collins, John B. — of Allegany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Allegany County, 1832-33. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John C. — of Waltham, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1936. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John F. — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Mayor of Providence, R.I., 1939-41. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
John F. Collins Collins, John F. (1919-1995) — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Born in Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., 1919. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1950; member of Massachusetts state senate, 1950; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952, 1960, 1964; mayor of Boston, Mass., 1960-68. Catholic. His legs were paralyzed due to polio. Died at Vencor Hospital, Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., November 23, 1995 (age about 76 years). Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Boston, Mass.
  See also NNDB dossier
  Image source: Time Magazine, March 23, 1962
  Collins, John G. — of Allegany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Allegany County, 1845-46. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John G. — of Logan, Hocking County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1932. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John J. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Communist. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 12th District, 1932. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John J. — also known as Joe Collins — of Clarklake, Jackson County, Mich. Democrat. Michigan Democratic state chair, 1961-63; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1964; candidate for University of Michigan board of regents, 1966. Still living as of 2002.
  Collins, John K. — Democrat. Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 4th District, 1921. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John M. — of Kanawha County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1883. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John M. — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 7th District, 1922 (Socialist), 1924 (Socialist), 1932. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John M. — of Lyons, Wayne County, N.Y. Democrat. Postmaster at Lyons, N.Y., 1937-47. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John M. — of Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. Mayor of Fremont, Ohio, 1954-55. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John M. — of California. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California. Still living as of 1996.
  Collins, John P. — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Member of Missouri state senate 31st District, 1901-04; candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 12th District, 1914; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John P. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John Price (1900-1971) — also known as John P. Collins — of Negaunee, Marquette County, Mich. Born in Negaunee, Marquette County, Mich., April 6, 1900. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Marquette County, 1933-34; defeated, 1934, 1936, 1950. Member, Freemasons; Order of the Eastern Star; Shriners; American Legion. Died in 1971 (age about 71 years). Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John R. — of Coudersport, Potter County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1900, 1916 (alternate); chair of Potter County Democratic Party, 1927; Pennsylvania Democratic state chair, 1931. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John S. — of Gilsum, Cheshire County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 8th District, 1885-86. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John T. — of Brunswick, Glynn County, Ga. Born in Massachusetts. Republican. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1869-81; delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1876. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John W. — of Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Democrat. Postmaster at Warren, Ohio, 1845-49. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John W. — of Farmington, Oakland County, Mich. Republican. Postmaster at Farmington, Mich., 1871-83. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John W. — of Washington, Litchfield County, Conn. Democrat. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Washington; defeated, 1906; elected 1912; defeated, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John W. — of Richmond, Washington County, R.I. Member of Rhode Island state senate from Richmond, 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John W. — of Canton, Cherokee County, Ga. Member of Georgia state house of representatives from Cherokee County, 1923-24. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, John W. — of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa. Republican. Mayor of Connellsville, Pa., 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Collins, Jon R. — of Ely, White Pine County, Nev. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nevada, 1952; justice of Nevada state supreme court, 1966-; appointed 1966. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Jonathan C. — of Lewis County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Lewis County, 1854. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Joseph — Progressive. Candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Joseph See J. Joseph Collins
  Collins, Joseph A. — of Eastport, Washington County, Maine. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Eastport, Maine, 1967. Still living as of 1967.
  Collins, Joseph H. (1873-1948) — of Corunna, Shiawassee County, Mich. Born in Corunna, Shiawassee County, Mich., March 24, 1873. Republican. Lawyer; Shiawassee County Circuit Court Commissioner, 1897-1901; Shiawassee County Prosecuting Attorney, 1911-15; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1916; circuit judge in Michigan 35th Circuit, 1918-48; died in office 1948. Member, American Bar Association; Rotary; Elks; Knights of Pythias. Died April 5, 1948 (age 75 years, 12 days). Interment at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, Mich.
  Relatives: Son of Jeremiah Collins and Margaret (O'Shea) Collins; married, June 28, 1911, to Lena B. Jeandheur.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Collins, Joseph M. — of Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. Republican. Postmaster at Springfield, Ohio, 1922-35. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Joseph Michael — of Reisterstown, Baltimore County, Md. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 2012. Still living as of 2012.
  Collins, Joseph P. — of Concord, Merrimack County, N.H. Democrat. Postmaster at Concord, N.H., 1939-53 (acting, 1939-40). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Joseph P. — of Oakland County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Oakland County 6th District, 1961. Still living as of 1961.
  Collins, Joseph W. — of Beaufort County, S.C. Member of South Carolina state senate from Beaufort County, 1878-80. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Josephine (1910-1996) — also known as Josephine Staten Hardman; Mrs. Linton M. Collins — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Born September 30, 1910. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1936. Female. Died January 3, 1996 (age 85 years, 95 days). Interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Helen, Ga.
  Relatives: Daughter of Lamartine Griffin Hardman and Emma Wiley (Griffin) Collins; married, January 30, 1934, to Linton McGee Collins.
  Political family: Collins-Hardman family of Helen, Georgia.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Collins, Josiah — of Seattle, King County, Wash. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Collins, Josiah — of Bellevue, King County, Wash. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1952. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.


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