Peter J. Collins

Peter J. Collins (October 1, 1859 – October 31, 1913) was an American politician and lawyer from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1913 to his death.

Peter J. Collins
Collins in 1912 publication
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Stark County district
In office 1913 – October 31, 1913 Serving with Walter G. Agler
Preceded by	Milo W. Cathon, Owen J. Evans, Bernard Bell
Succeeded by	Adam W. Oberlin
Personal details
Born	(1859-10-01)October 1, 1859 Columbiana County, Ohio, U.S.
Died	October 31, 1913(1913-10-31) (aged 54) Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary C. Mellen ​ (m. 1888)​
Alma mater	Mount Union College Washington & Jefferson College
Occupation	Politician lawyer

Early life

Peter J. Collins was born on October 1, 1859, in Columbiana County, Ohio, to William Collins. His father was an immigrant from County Donegal, Ireland. Collins studied at public schools in Columbiana County. He studied at Mount Union College and the Washington & Jefferson College.^[1] He was admitted to the bar on June 7, 1887.^[1]

Career

Collins started practicing law in Canton. He was elected as city solicitor of Canton in 1893.^[1]

Collins was a Democrat. He was elected as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County, in 1912. He served from 1913 to his death.^[1][2] He wrote a food trust bill that prevent monopolies by companies making food stuffs.^[3]

Personal life

Collins married Mary C. Mellen of Millport in 1888.^[1]

Collins died following heart trouble on October 31, 1913, at his home in Canton.^[1][3]