About George Collins
Lived 1771 – 1813 (aged 42). George Collins was a Canadian politician.
George Collins (January 17, 1771 – May 6, 1813) was a mariner, merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Queens County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1806 to 1813.
He was born in East Haddam, Connecticut, the son of Benajah Collins and Susanna Tracey. In 1794, Collins married Lydia, the daughter of Joseph Barss. Collins lobbied for the construction of the lighthouse on Coffin's Island, built in 1811. He died in Liverpool, Nova Scotia at the age of 42.
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Canadian politician
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George Collins was born on 17 January 1771.
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George Collins died on 6 May 1813.
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George Collins was a politician.
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George Collins was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: George Collins (Nova Scotia politician)
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