About Francis Dolan Collins
Lived 1841 – 1891 (aged 50). Francis Dolan Collins was an American politician and lawyer.
Francis Dolan Collins (March 5, 1841 – November 21, 1891) was an American lawyer and politician who was a two-term Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district from 1875 to 1879.
Early life and education Francis Collins was born in Saugerties, New York, to Thomas and Catherine Collins.
Collins was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses.
Later career and death He resumed the practice of his profession and died in Scranton in 1891, aged 50.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Francis Dolan Collins's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Dolan Collins?
American politician
When was Francis Dolan Collins born?
Francis Dolan Collins was born on 5 March 1841 in Saugerties.
When did Francis Dolan Collins die?
Francis Dolan Collins died on 21 November 1891.
What was Francis Dolan Collins's occupation?
Francis Dolan Collins was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Francis Dolan Collins?
Francis Dolan Collins was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francis Dolan Collins
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Dolan Collins. https://biography.guide/francis-dolan-collins/
MLA: "Francis Dolan Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-dolan-collins/.
Chicago: "Francis Dolan Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-dolan-collins/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC