John Collins (Continental Congress)
American Founding Father and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Collins (June 8, 1717[1] – March 4, 1795), was an American politician and a Founding Father of the United States who, as a member of the Continental Congress, signed the Articles of Confederation. He was the third governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1786 to 1790.
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John Collins | |
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3rd Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 3, 1786 – May 5, 1790 | |
Preceded by | William Greene, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Arthur Fenner |
Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island | |
In office 1778–1780 | |
In office 1782–1783 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1717-06-08)June 8, 1717 Newport, Colony of Rhode Island, British America |
Died | March 4, 1795(1795-03-04) (aged 77) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Spouse | Mary Avery |
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