William Collins (New York politician)

William Collins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 18th district
In office
March 4, 1847  March 3, 1849
Preceded byPreston King
Succeeded byPreston King
District attorney of Lewis County, New York
In office
March 1845  March 1847
Preceded byCharles Dayan
Succeeded byDavid M. Bennett
Personal details
Born(1818-02-22)February 22, 1818
Lowville, New York, US
DiedJune 18, 1878(1878-06-18) (aged 60)
Cleveland, Ohio, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane Kelley
ProfessionAttorney

William Collins (February 22, 1818 – June 18, 1878) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1847 to 1849.