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'''John Collins''' ([[March 1]], [[1776]]–[[April 16]], [[1822]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[miller]] and [[politician]] from Collins Mill Pond, in [[Nanticoke Hundred]], [[Sussex County, Delaware|Sussex County]], [[Delaware]]. He was a member of the [[Democratic-Republican Party (United States)|Democratic-Republican Party]], |
'''John Collins''' ([[March 1]], [[1776]]–[[April 16]], [[1822]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[miller]] and [[politician]] from Collins Mill Pond, in [[Nanticoke Hundred]], [[Sussex County, Delaware|Sussex County]], [[Delaware]]. He was a member of the [[Democratic-Republican Party (United States)|Democratic-Republican Party]], who served as [[Governor of Delaware]]. |
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John Collins (March 1, 1776–April 16, 1822) was an American miller and politician from Collins Mill Pond, in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.
Early life and family
Collins was born March 1, 1776 at Collins Mill Pond, in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, son of Captain John and Mary Houston Collins. His father was mined bog ore from his property and served twelve years in the Delaware General Assembly. His sister married future Governor David Hazzard. The younger John Collins married Jane Hall, daughter of former Governor David Hall, and had six children, Theophilus, John, Joseph, Sarah, Catherine, and Martha. Their home was at the Collins Mill Pond in Nanticoke Hundred, where he continued the operation of a mill. It is believed they were members of the Methodist Church.
Political career
Collins was elected Governor in 1820 by defeating the Federalist candidate, long time member of General Assembly, Jesse Green. He was Governor from January 16, 1821 until his death on April 16, 1822. Collins was known for his interest in improving public education. It was during his term that a contraversial transit duty began being assessed to support the beginning of a new college in Newark. He also appointed Willard Hall, the future father of public education, as Secretary of State. Both of these actions would achieve results in later years.
Death and legacy
Collins died April 16, 1822 at Collins Mill Pond, in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He is buried there, on the family farm.
No known portrait of John Collins exists.
Public offices
Election results
References
- . ISBN 1-892142-23-6.
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- Pickett, Russell S. Delaware and U.S. History.
External links
- Kestenbaum, Lawrence. The Political Graveyard.
- State of Delaware. John Collins marker.
- State of Delaware. Collins Pond projects.
Places with more information
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- University of Delaware Library 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965.
- Newark Free Library 750 Library Ave.,Newark Delaware (302) 731-7550.
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library 2nd and High St. Odessa Delaware (302) 378-8838.
- Historical Society of Delaware 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161.